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Numbered Knowles hip pins

P R Langan, P Miller

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Numbered Knowles pins with Miller Identification Means may reduce surgical time, radiation exposure, and blood loss. Preliminary findings suggest these specialized surgical pins offer significant operational advantages.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Surgical instrumentation

    Background:

    • Knowles pins are commonly used in orthopedic procedures.
    • The need for improved surgical efficiency and patient safety is ongoing.
    • Miller Identification Means offer a potential solution for enhanced pin tracking.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the preliminary efficacy of Knowles pins with incorporated Miller Identification Means.
    • To assess the impact of numbered pins on surgical operation time, radiation exposure, and blood loss.

    Main Methods:

    • Limited clinical use of numbered Knowles pins by one author.
    • Observation and recording of operation duration, radiation dose, and blood loss during procedures utilizing these pins.

    Main Results:

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    • Preliminary experience indicates a reduction in operation time.
    • Potential decrease in radiation exposure from X-ray imaging.
    • Observed reduction in the degree of blood loss during surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • Numbered Knowles pins with Miller Identification Means show promise in improving surgical outcomes.
    • These specialized pins may lead to more efficient and safer orthopedic procedures.
    • Further investigation is warranted to confirm these preliminary findings.