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View article: The management of non-traumatic wrist disorders: A national survey of practice
The management of non-traumatic wrist disorders: A national survey of practice Open
Introduction Non-traumatic wrist disorders (NTWD) are commonly encountered across care settings, but current patterns of care and clinicians beliefs about the care they provide remains unclear. Objective This study aimed to record manageme…
View article: Qualitative study exploring stakeholder perspectives on the use of early MRI in wrist injury pathways in the UK NHS
Qualitative study exploring stakeholder perspectives on the use of early MRI in wrist injury pathways in the UK NHS Open
Objectives Early MRI use varies in the management of acute wrist injuries in the UK, with only a minority of National Health Service (NHS) centres being able to offer this to patients. In this study, we aim to explore the perspectives of s…
View article: Supported Employment for People with Developmental Disabilities During COVID: A Scoping Review
Supported Employment for People with Developmental Disabilities During COVID: A Scoping Review Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected global employment landscapes, disproportionately impacting individuals with developmental disabilities (DD). Objective This scoping review investigates the pandemic's effects on su…
View article: The diagnostic characteristics and reliability of radiological methods used in the assessment of scaphoid fracture union
The diagnostic characteristics and reliability of radiological methods used in the assessment of scaphoid fracture union Open
Aims To evaluate the diagnostic characteristics and reliability of radiological methods used to assess scaphoid fracture union through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched f…
View article: 867 Analysis of Intraoperative Gastric Feeding and Pneumonia Development
867 Analysis of Intraoperative Gastric Feeding and Pneumonia Development Open
Introduction A common barrier to meeting nutrition needs in burn patients is frequent operating room (OR) procedures. For those patients with a protected airway not requiring prone position, it is standard practice at our facility to provi…
View article: Microgrid Building Block Architecture, and Subcomponents Modeling and Demonstration in Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop
Microgrid Building Block Architecture, and Subcomponents Modeling and Demonstration in Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop Open
The recently proposed Microgrid Building Blocks (MBB) are ready-to-use components to build microgrids quickly, cheaply, and modularly. This work presents and demonstrates in controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) three key subcomponents of…
View article: A scoping review to map public-facing websites for non-traumatic wrist disorders with quality evaluation
A scoping review to map public-facing websites for non-traumatic wrist disorders with quality evaluation Open
Introduction Public-facing resources for non-traumatic wrist disorders (NTWD) exist, but care recipients and healthcare professionals alike are uncertain where to access the most useful resources and have raised concerns over the quality o…
View article: The management of acute complete ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb
The management of acute complete ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb Open
Aims Complete ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb are a common injury, yet little is known about their current management in the UK. The objective of this study was to assess the way complete UCL ruptures are manag…
View article: A comprehensive <scp>MRI</scp> investigation to identify potential biomarkers of Osgood Schlatter disease in adolescents: A cross sectional study comparing Osgood Schlatter disease with controls
A comprehensive <span>MRI</span> investigation to identify potential biomarkers of Osgood Schlatter disease in adolescents: A cross sectional study comparing Osgood Schlatter disease with controls Open
Background Osgood–Schlatter disease (OSD) is the most common knee pain complaint among adolescents playing sports. Despite this, there remains controversy over the pathophysiology and whether specific anatomical characteristics are associa…
View article: A scoping review to map evidence regarding key domains and questions in the management of non-traumatic wrist disorders
A scoping review to map evidence regarding key domains and questions in the management of non-traumatic wrist disorders Open
Introduction Non-traumatic wrist disorders (NTWD) are commonly encountered yet sparse resources exist to aid management. This study aimed to produce a literature map regarding diagnosis, management, pathways of care and outcome measures fo…
View article: Corticosteroid injections for non-spinal musculoskeletal conditions: Consideration of local and systemic adverse drug reactions and side effects
Corticosteroid injections for non-spinal musculoskeletal conditions: Consideration of local and systemic adverse drug reactions and side effects Open
Following specialist training, physiotherapists in some countries, such as the United Kingdom and Norway perform landmark, and ultrasound guided, soft tissue and joint injections for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Whether they…
View article: Experiences of people with hand osteoarthritis and perceptions of clinicians and carers on quality of life and treatment services: A qualitative synthesis
Experiences of people with hand osteoarthritis and perceptions of clinicians and carers on quality of life and treatment services: A qualitative synthesis Open
Introduction We aimed to synthesise the experiences of people living with hand osteoarthritis (HOA) and the perceptions of clinicians and carers relating to the quality of life and treatment services. Methods We undertook a systematic sear…
View article: Clinical Faceoff: Strategies for Management of Suspected Scaphoid Fractures
Clinical Faceoff: Strategies for Management of Suspected Scaphoid Fractures Open
Ring, David MD, PhD; McEachan, Jane E. FRCS; Dean, Benjamin J. F. FRCS, PhD Author Information
View article: Which clinical features best predict occult scaphoid fractures? A systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy studies
Which clinical features best predict occult scaphoid fractures? A systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy studies Open
Background Plain radiographs cannot identify all scaphoid fractures; thus ED patients with a clinical suspicion of scaphoid injury often undergo immobilisation despite normal imaging. This study determined (1) the prevalence of scaphoid fr…
View article: 1695 Which clinical features best predict occult scaphoid fracture? A systematic review and meta-analysis
1695 Which clinical features best predict occult scaphoid fracture? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aims, Objectives and Background Scaphoid fractures require early identification to avoid complications such as painful non-union, avascular necrosis, and chronic wrist pain. Unfortunately, plain radiographs are insufficiently sensitive and…
View article: The reliability and clinical utility of a simple MRI based classification tool for acute scaphoid injuries: the OxSMART
The reliability and clinical utility of a simple MRI based classification tool for acute scaphoid injuries: the OxSMART Open
Aims The evidence demonstrating the superiority of early MRI has led to increased use of MRI in clinical pathways for acute wrist trauma. The aim of this study was to describe the radiological characteristics and the inter-observer reliabi…
View article: Solid State Power Substations (SSPS): A Multi-Hierarchical Architecture from Substation to Grid Edge
Solid State Power Substations (SSPS): A Multi-Hierarchical Architecture from Substation to Grid Edge Open
With the growing deployment of distributed generation, or power electronic interfaced renewable energy and storage technologies, the nature and behavior of the grid is changing. Synchronous machine-driven asset contributions to the generat…
View article: A MW scale charging architecture for supporting extreme fast charging of heavy-duty electric vehicles
A MW scale charging architecture for supporting extreme fast charging of heavy-duty electric vehicles Open
Extreme fast charging of electric vehicles technologies is coming. Heavy duty electric vehicles (HD-EVs) are in development and are expected to have multipliers bigger in battery capacity compared to the light duty counterparts. To meet sh…
View article: A qualitative study exploring clinicians’ views on clinical trials in thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis
A qualitative study exploring clinicians’ views on clinical trials in thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis Open
Aims Osteoarthritis (OA) affecting the thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) is a common painful condition. In this study, we aimed to explore clinicians’ approach to management with a particular focus on the role of specific interventions th…
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The cover image is based on the Review Article A systematic review of imaging findings in patients with Osgood-Schlatter disease by Line Bay Sørensen et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.281.
View article: The management of suspected scaphoid fractures in the UK: a national cross-sectional study
The management of suspected scaphoid fractures in the UK: a national cross-sectional study Open
Aims Current National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance advises that MRI direct from the emergency department (ED) should be considered for suspected scaphoid fractures. This study reports the current management …
View article: A systematic review of imaging findings in patients with Osgood‐Schlatter disease
A systematic review of imaging findings in patients with Osgood‐Schlatter disease Open
This systematic review aimed to describe the imaging characteristics of Osgood-Schlatter (OSD) compared with controls and imaging findings over time. A systematic search was conducted in Embase, CINAHL, and PubMed from inception until July…
View article: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) as proof of treatment efficacy
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) as proof of treatment efficacy Open
In recent years, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have become increasingly popular in clinical practice and clinical trials. In this paper, we highlight the need for introducing measures to control for the bias associated with the…
View article: Suspected scaphoid injuries managed by MRI direct from the emergency department
Suspected scaphoid injuries managed by MRI direct from the emergency department Open
Aims To determine the role of early MRI in the management of suspected scaphoid fractures. Methods A total of 337 consecutive patients presenting to an emergency department (ED) following wrist trauma over a 12-month period were prospectiv…
View article: Secondary Use-Plug-and-Play Energy Storage System Composed of Multiple Energy Storage Technologies
Secondary Use-Plug-and-Play Energy Storage System Composed of Multiple Energy Storage Technologies Open
Low-cost, grid-connectable energy storage technologies represent a significant challenge for the electric grid of the future. Energy storage technologies are in rapid development with targets to reduce the storage medium cost. However, a s…
View article: Low rate of subsequent surgery and serious complications following intra-articular steroid injection for base of thumb osteoarthritis: national cohort analysis
Low rate of subsequent surgery and serious complications following intra-articular steroid injection for base of thumb osteoarthritis: national cohort analysis Open
Objectives Intra-articular steroid injection is commonly used to treat base of thumb osteoarthritis (BTOA), despite a lack of large-scale data on safety and effectiveness. We estimate the incidence of serious complications and further proc…
View article: Base of thumb osteoarthritis in UK interface services—a cohort and survey-based study to assess current practice
Base of thumb osteoarthritis in UK interface services—a cohort and survey-based study to assess current practice Open
Objective Base of thumb OA (BTOA) is a common age-related disease that has a significant negative impact on quality of life, while little is known about the structure and pathways of interface services. Our aim was to assess disease burden…