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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt fracture following application of halo-gravity traction: A case report

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, ISSN: 1539-2570, Vol: 35, Issue: 6, Page: e52-e54
2015
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Fracture Following Application of Halo-Gravity Traction: A Case Report.

Authors: William G Blakeney, Charles D’Amato PMID: 25955170 DOI: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000000510 Publication Type: Case Reports ISSN: 1539-2570 Journal Title: Journal of pediatric orthopedics Publication Date: 2015

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Background: Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt malfunctions are very common, and shunt fracture is one of the most common causes. Shunt fractures are often a result of calcification and tethering, which predispose the tubing to fracture when mechanical stresses are applied. This case report describes a case of shunt fracture following application of halo-gravity traction for correction of spinal deformity. Methods: Chart and imaging data for a single case were reviewed and reported in this retrospective case study. Results: A 10-year-old female, being treated for syndromic scoliosis, underwent posterior surgical release and application of halo-gravity traction. Increasing weight of traction was applied over a period of 6 weeks, for gradual deformity correction. It was noted on the 6-week cervical spine radiograph that the VP shunt had fractured at the base of the neck. The patient was taken to the operating room and intraoperative findings confirmed shunt fracture. This was repaired without complications. Conclusions: This case, to our best knowledge, is the first reported occurrence of shunt fracture following application of halo-gravity traction. It demonstrates the importance of careful monitoring of patients with VP shunts, when they are undergoing traction for correction of spinal deformity.

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