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Pediatric lower extremity surgery using a hand table.

John J Faillace1, Raymond J Bagg

  • 1R. E. Thomason General Hospital, El Paso, Texas, USA. faillace@juno.com

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|April 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric lower extremity surgery presents unique challenges. A standard hand table can improve surgical positioning and radiographic access without requiring extra hospital resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Pediatric lower extremity operations involve complex anatomical variations and patient sizes.
  • Surgical positioning is critical for surgeon comfort, anesthesia access, and radiographic imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a cost-effective method for optimizing operating room positioning in pediatric lower extremity surgery.
  • To address challenges in surgical access and imaging for pediatric orthopedic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a standard hand table for patient positioning.
  • Integrated the hand table into the surgical workflow without additional hospital resource allocation.

Main Results:

  • The hand table effectively addressed concerns regarding surgeon comfort, anesthesiologist proximity, and radiographic imaging.

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  • The method proved to be a resource-efficient solution for pediatric surgical positioning.

    • Conclusions:

    • A standard hand table is a practical and economical tool for improving surgical conditions in pediatric lower extremity operations.
    • This technique enhances surgical efficiency and patient care by optimizing operating room setup.