Development of best practices in the utilization and implementation of pediatric cervical spine traction: a modified Delphi study.
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This Delphi consensus study establishes expert-based best practices for cervical spine traction in pediatric patients with trauma or deformity. The work addresses a critical gap where practitioners currently rely on adapted adult protocols due to limited pediatric-specific evidence.
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Cervical traction in pediatric patients is an uncommon but invaluable technique in the management of cervical trauma and deformity. Despite its utility, little empirical evidence exists to guide its implementation, with most practitioners employing custom or modified adult protocols. Expert-based best practices may improve the care of children undergoing cervical traction. In this study, the autho…
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