title: Pin site allergic contact dermatitis: an unusual complication of halo fixation.
abstract: We report a case of halo pin site allergic contact dermatitis, a rare complication of halo vest immobilisation (HVI), necessitating device removal. Although uncommon, pin site allergic contact dermatitis should be considered in patients who develop an acute dermatitis within hours to days of HVI application.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, UK. ian.coulter@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Coulter
authors.forename: Maggie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Rasheed
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zakaria
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Barrett
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014025:Titanium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium