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Audio Distraction for Traction Pin Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Audio distraction for Lower Extremity Fracture. Completed, enrolled 54 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
Traction pin placement is a common way to temporarily manage femur fractures and unstable acetabular fractures while awaiting surgery. Skeletal traction is thought to reduce patient discomfort by improving fracture alignment as well as relaxing muscle spasm pain felt from the broken bone by stretching out the leg. Skeletal traction may also help prevent articular surface damage in the hip by decreasing joint pressure. Despite the benefits of skeletal traction, insertion of the traction pin can be a painful and unpleasant experience for the patient. Our study hopes to see if listening to music with headphones during insertion of the traction pin decrease patient pain and anxiety.
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Music on an mp3 player will be provided to the patient for them to listen to while having the traction pin placed.