title: [Ocular complications of surgery of the spine. Proposal for a new head-rest].
abstract: Although severe ocular complications after spinal surgery are rarely reported in the orthopaedic literature, they are not uncommon. We studied 10 cases observed in 4 orthopaedic units to determine the types of complications and their mechanisms. It appears that the classic head-rest used to stabilise the position of the head and protection of the ocular globes during the operation have not fulfilled their functions correctly. An original head-rest is proposed together with preventive pre- and intraoperative measures which should be used in all procedures involving spinal surgery.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique, C.H.U. de Fort-de-France, Hôpital Pierre-Zobda-Quitman.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Delattre
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Catonne
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Saillant
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006260:Head Protective Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018917:Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / Q000150:complications*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000150:complications*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods; D013523:Surgical Equipment
vernacular_title: Complications oculaires de la chirurgie du rachis. Proposition d'une nouvelle têtière.