Evaluation of Brake Response Time Following Primary Bunionectomy Surgery:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

StevenRaikin¹ 

关键词: bunionectomy;    driving;    return to driving;    brake response time;    BRT;    braking function;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011416S00060

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:BunionIntroduction/Purpose:Although primary bunionectomies are among the most common procedures performed by Foot and Ankle surgeons, there are currently no studies investigating postoperative driving safety in this group of patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate postoperative brake response time (BRT) in primary right-sided bunionectomy patients as a means to determine driving preparedness. Brake response time is defined as the time, in milliseconds, between presentation of a perceived hazardous stimulus and the application of pressure to the brake pedal. We hypothesized that primary bunionectmomy patients would demonstrate BRTs comparable to control subjects at their 6-week follow-up appointment.Methods:Following IRB approval, 45 primary right-sided bunionectomy patients were prospectively identified and enrolled. All patients were managed with the same postoperative protocols. Patients were excluded if they were under the age of 18, were not in possession of a current driver’s lic...

【 授权许可】

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