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View article: High-volume day-case hip arthroplasty in a district general hospital
High-volume day-case hip arthroplasty in a district general hospital Open
Aims With the increasing burden of arthroplasty waiting lists within Northern Ireland, this study aims to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and postoperative outcomes following the introduction of a high-volume day-case arthroplasty unit in a…
View article: Demographics of Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Population-Based Incidence Study
Demographics of Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Population-Based Incidence Study Open
Introduction: Cauda equina syndrome (CES) has significant medical, social, and legal consequences. Understanding the number of people presenting with CES and their demographic features is essential for planning healthcare services to ensur…
View article: Injury patterns in U15 rugby players in Ulster schools: A Rugby Injury Surveillance (RISUS) Study
Injury patterns in U15 rugby players in Ulster schools: A Rugby Injury Surveillance (RISUS) Study Open
IntroductionParticipation in collision sports such as rugby union has inherent risk of injury. The aim of thisstudy was to examine injury patterns and risk factors in adolescent rugby players (U15 years)
View article: Assessment of the utility of the National Health Service England Low Back and Radicular Pain Pathway: analysis of patient reported outcomes
Assessment of the utility of the National Health Service England Low Back and Radicular Pain Pathway: analysis of patient reported outcomes Open
Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation causing radiculopathy is a common reason for referral to spinal out-patient clinics. At our centre following routine referral, patients wait a mean of 109 weeks for a consultation with a spinal surgeon.…
View article: Understanding cauda equina syndrome: protocol for a UK multicentre prospective observational cohort study
Understanding cauda equina syndrome: protocol for a UK multicentre prospective observational cohort study Open
Introduction Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a potentially devastating condition caused by compression of the cauda equina nerve roots. This can result in bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction plus lower limb weakness, numbness and pain. CE…
View article: Antisepsis of the skin before spinal surgery with povidone iodine-alcohol followed by chlorhexidine gluconate-alcohol <i>versus</i> povidone iodine-alcohol applied twice for the prevention of contamination of the wound by bacteria
Antisepsis of the skin before spinal surgery with povidone iodine-alcohol followed by chlorhexidine gluconate-alcohol <i>versus</i> povidone iodine-alcohol applied twice for the prevention of contamination of the wound by bacteria Open
Aims The aim of this study was to determine whether the sequential application of povidone iodine-alcohol (PVI) followed by chlorhexidine gluconate-alcohol (CHG) would reduce surgical wound contamination to a greater extent than PVI applie…
View article: Outcome of Posterior Stabilisations for Metastatic Spinal Lesions
Outcome of Posterior Stabilisations for Metastatic Spinal Lesions Open
Introduction The objective of this study was to determine whether posterior only stabilization of metastatic spinal lesions provides adequate stability over the life span of the recipient patient. There are no gold standards for surgical s…
View article: Computed tomography of the lumbar spine
Computed tomography of the lumbar spine Open
I read with interest the article by Ahmad et al. It describes the role of computed tomography (CT) in assessing stability of fractures of the lumbar spine. While I agree that CT is a very valuable tool for looking at bony anatomy and much …