Hard collar immobilisation following elective surgery on the cervical spine: a cross-sectional survey of UK spinal surgeons.

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dc.contributor.authorBrannigan, Jamie F M
dc.contributor.authorMowforth, Oliver D
dc.contributor.authorFrancis, Jibin J
dc.contributor.authorBudu, Alexandru
dc.contributor.authorLaing, Rodney J
dc.contributor.authorDavies, Benjamin M
dc.contributor.departmentNeurosurgeryen_US
dc.contributor.roleMedical and Dentalen_US
dc.contributor.trustauthorBudu, Alexandru
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-25T14:39:53Z
dc.date.available2023-08-25T14:39:53Z
dc.date.issued2022-06-15
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Although mostly used in the management of spinal trauma, hard collar immobilisation is also used as an adjunct to recovery after elective cervical spine surgery. Many surgeons believe that bracing reduces the risk of non-union and pain and provides a subjective sense of security for patients. There is little if any, evidence for this practice and immobilisation can be a direct cause of adverse events. The primary aim of this study was to provide an updated assessment of post-operative bracing practice in UK spinal surgeons, including the indications, rationale and perspectives on compliance and complications. Methods: Neurosurgeons and spinal orthopaedic surgeons completed a web-based survey distributed by email to members of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) and the British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS). Professional information captured included level of experience and whether surgeons had a specialist interest in spinal surgery. Questions first focused on the frequency and duration of hard collar immobilisation for common decompressive procedures. Later questions captured surgeon rationale, perceptions of patient compliance, complications, and collar removal. Results: A total of 86 surgeons completed the survey, of whom 83% were spinal specialists. In total, 33 (38%) surgeons recommend a hard collar following at least one of the elective procedures listed. Collars were most commonly recommended following cervical corpectomy (30%). The support of fusion and bone healing was the most common rationale (82%), with post-operative pain (45%) and limiting patient activity (39%) also considered. Most surgeons (69%) believed that their patients were compliant. All listed types of complications were reported, with impaired activities of daily living (41%) and impaired sleep (34%) the most frequently cited. Conclusions: Current post-operative use of hard collars is much lower in the United Kingdom than previously reported in the United States. Surgeon decision-making is inconsistent and may benefit from greater standardisation. Future work is needed to help develop guidelines as a move away from arbitrary to evidence-based practice.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBrannigan JFM, Mowforth OD, Francis JJ, Budu A, Laing RJ, Davies BM. Hard collar immobilisation following elective surgery on the cervical spine: a cross-sectional survey of UK spinal surgeons. Br J Neurosurg. 2022 Oct;36(5):627-632. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2087861. Epub 2022 Jun 15en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/02688697.2022.2087861
dc.identifier.eissn1360-046X
dc.identifier.issn0268-8697
dc.identifier.pmid35703543
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14200/1957
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherTaylor and Francis Groupen_US
dc.relation.urlhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ibjn20en_US
dc.source.beginpage627
dc.source.countryEngland
dc.source.endpage632
dc.source.issue5
dc.source.journaltitleBritish Journal of Neurosurgery
dc.source.volume36
dc.subjectSurgeryen_US
dc.titleHard collar immobilisation following elective surgery on the cervical spine: a cross-sectional survey of UK spinal surgeons.en_US
dc.typeArticle
dspace.entity.typePublication
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rioxxterms.versionNAen_US
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