| Brain abscess and psychosis as a complication of a halo orthosis. | |
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PMID: 7668959 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The halo vest orthosis is commonly used for stabilization after cervical spinal cord injury. Well-documented complications of halo use include skin breakdown, pin loosening, and loss of reduction. Brain abscess associated with halo use has been rarely reported. A case of a 23-year-old man is presented with spinal cord injury and halo stabilization. He developed extreme agitation and psychosis. Diagnostic imaging showed a brain abscess. After treatment for the abscess, his behavioral symptoms resolved. This article reviews the halo orthosis, its possible complications, and its routine management. Early recognition of important signs of symptoms in patients with halos as possible indicators of brain abscess is emphasized. |
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Authors:
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D Rosenblum; V Ehrlich |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Volume: 76 ISSN: 0003-9993 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 1995 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-10-11 Completed Date: 1995-10-11 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985158R Medline TA: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 865-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA. |
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Adult Brain Abscess / diagnosis, etiology* Equipment Failure Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Orthotic Devices / adverse effects* Psychotic Disorders / etiology* Spinal Cord Injuries / therapy |
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