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View article: A survey of Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma members on lower limb joint replacement practices in morbidly obese patients
A survey of Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma members on lower limb joint replacement practices in morbidly obese patients Open
Surgical management of obese patients with lower limb osteoarthritis in Scotland is variable. A standardised approach would be beneficial in obtaining informed consent.
View article: The incidence of surgical intervention following a suspected scaphoid fracture
The incidence of surgical intervention following a suspected scaphoid fracture Open
Aims The underlying natural history of suspected scaphoid fractures (SSFs) is unclear and assumed poor. There is an urgent requirement to develop the literature around SSFs to quantify the actual prevalence of intervention following SSF. D…
View article: Patient-directed follow-up for the clinical scaphoid fracture
Patient-directed follow-up for the clinical scaphoid fracture Open
Aims Occult (clinical) injuries represent 15% of all scaphoid fractures, posing significant challenges to the clinician. MRI has been suggested as the gold standard for diagnosis, but remains expensive, time-consuming, and is in high deman…
View article: SIRVA: Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
SIRVA: Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration Open
Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) is a prolonged episode of shoulder dysfunction that commences within 24 to 48 hours of a vaccination. Symptoms include a combination of shoulder pain, stiffness, and weakness. There…
View article: Predicted waiting times for orthopaedic surgery
Predicted waiting times for orthopaedic surgery Open
Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2022;11(12):890–892.
View article: COVIDMED – An early pandemic randomized clinical trial of losartan treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
COVIDMED – An early pandemic randomized clinical trial of losartan treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients Open
View article: Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration: a departmental financial comparison in a rural hospital
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration: a departmental financial comparison in a rural hospital Open
View article: IMPACT-Scot report on COVID-19 and hip fractures
IMPACT-Scot report on COVID-19 and hip fractures Open
Aims The primary aim was to assess the independent influence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on 30-day mortality for patients with a hip fracture. The secondary aims were to determine whether: 1) there were clinical predictors of COVID-1…
View article: Occupation classification predicts return to work after carpal tunnel decompression
Occupation classification predicts return to work after carpal tunnel decompression Open
Background The relationship between hand function, employment status and return to work (RTW) after carpal tunnel decompression (CTD) is unclear. Aims To investigate predictors of RTW following CTD. Methods We prospectively collected pre-o…
View article: RETURN TO PLAY ASSESSMENTS: RATES OF NEUROMUSCULAR ASYMMETRIES IN HEALTHY ADOLESCENT ATHLETES
RETURN TO PLAY ASSESSMENTS: RATES OF NEUROMUSCULAR ASYMMETRIES IN HEALTHY ADOLESCENT ATHLETES Open
Background: Return to play (RTP) assessments after ACL reconstruction attempt to identify patients with residual deficits that haven’t regained their preinjury function, in hopes of decreasing the high rate of reinjury in this population. …
View article: Reporting Discrepancy Resolved by Findings and Time in 2947 Emergency Department Ankle X-rays
Reporting Discrepancy Resolved by Findings and Time in 2947 Emergency Department Ankle X-rays Open
Aims To identify common errors in ankle X-ray reporting between initial interpretation and final assessment at the virtual fracture clinic. Also, to assess time of initial reporting as a causative factor for discrepancy. Methods Two thousa…
View article: Patient-reported outcomes after in situ cubital tunnel decompression: a report in 77 patients
Patient-reported outcomes after in situ cubital tunnel decompression: a report in 77 patients Open
This prospective single-centre study describes the patient-reported outcomes following open in situ decompression for cubital tunnel syndrome. The Quick version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire and patient sa…
View article: Indications and outcome in total elbow arthroplasty: A systematic review
Indications and outcome in total elbow arthroplasty: A systematic review Open
Background Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is the established treatment for end-stage rheumatoid arthritis but improved surgical techniques have resulted in expanded indications. The aim of this study is to review the literature to evaluate…
View article: The epidemiology of acromioclavicular joint excision
The epidemiology of acromioclavicular joint excision Open
Background: With the development of arthroscopic procedures such as subacromial decompression (ASAD) and rotator cuff repair (RCR), it is hypothesized that there may have been a similar rise in the performance of acromioclavicular joint ex…
View article: The Provision of Primary and Revision Elbow Replacement Surgery in the NHS
The Provision of Primary and Revision Elbow Replacement Surgery in the NHS Open
BESS Surgical Procedure Guidelines (SPGs). Optimising Surgical Outcomes for Shoulder and Elbow patients. The British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) SPGs are a series of evidence and consensus Best Practice Recommendations developed by B…
View article: A virtual pathway reduced the need for physical review in patients with a suspected scaphoid fracture
A virtual pathway reduced the need for physical review in patients with a suspected scaphoid fracture Open
Objectives: Suspected scaphoid fractures are a common reason for referral from the emergency department to fracture clinics. Few patients actually have a fracture. Cross sectional imaging has the potential to improve early diagnosis and re…
View article: Percutaneous pinning versus volar locking plate fixation for dorsally displaced distal radius fractures- reoperation rates over an eight year period
Percutaneous pinning versus volar locking plate fixation for dorsally displaced distal radius fractures- reoperation rates over an eight year period Open
View article: Cost comparison of orthopaedic fracture pathways using discrete event simulation in a Glasgow hospital
Cost comparison of orthopaedic fracture pathways using discrete event simulation in a Glasgow hospital Open
Objective Healthcare faces the continual challenge of improving outcome while aiming to reduce cost. The aim of this study was to determine the micro cost differences of the Glasgow non-operative trauma virtual pathway in comparison to a t…
View article: Fracture clinic redesign reduces the cost of outpatient orthopaedic trauma care
Fracture clinic redesign reduces the cost of outpatient orthopaedic trauma care Open
Objectives “Virtual fracture clinics” have been reported as a safe and effective alternative to the traditional fracture clinic. Robust protocols are used to identify cases that do not require further review, with the remainder triaged to …
View article: Satisfaction and Functional Outcome with “Self-Care” for the Management of Fifth Metacarpal Fractures
Satisfaction and Functional Outcome with “Self-Care” for the Management of Fifth Metacarpal Fractures Open
Background Fifth metacarpal fractures are common and comprise a significant proportion of traditional orthopaedic fracture clinic workload. We reviewed the functional outcome and the satisfaction of patients managed with a new protocol tha…