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View article: The clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction of the virtual fracture clinic in the UK: a systematic review
The clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction of the virtual fracture clinic in the UK: a systematic review Open
Background Virtual fracture clinics (VFCs) have been proposed as an efficacious alternative to face-to-face (FTF) fracture clinics. Better usage of clinical time and resources, increased accessibility, decreased patient wait times and redu…
View article: Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injections in the Management of Morton’s Neuroma: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injections in the Management of Morton’s Neuroma: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
View article: Retrospective Epidemiological Study of Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Retrospective Epidemiological Study of Achilles Tendon Ruptures Open
View article: Clinical and functional outcomes of the silo technique in the management of diabetic calcaneal osteomyelitis
Clinical and functional outcomes of the silo technique in the management of diabetic calcaneal osteomyelitis Open
Background Partial calcanectomy is an established alternative to amputation in diabetic calcaneal osteomyelitis, with recent studies utilising adjuvant local antibiotic delivery devices to improve outcomes. The Silo technique is a novel ap…
View article: Correction: Adjuvant local antibiotic prophylaxis in Gustilo-Anderson IIIb open fractures: up to 10 years follow-up on clinical outcomes and complications.
Correction: Adjuvant local antibiotic prophylaxis in Gustilo-Anderson IIIb open fractures: up to 10 years follow-up on clinical outcomes and complications. Open
View article: Adjuvant local antibiotic prophylaxis in Gustilo–Anderson IIIb open fractures: up to 10 years follow-up on clinical outcomes and complications
Adjuvant local antibiotic prophylaxis in Gustilo–Anderson IIIb open fractures: up to 10 years follow-up on clinical outcomes and complications Open
Background High-grade open fractures carry a significant risk of osteomyelitis, despite advancements in surgical techniques and treatment protocols. The use of prophylactic, adjuvant local antibiotics is controversially discussed in the li…
View article: Clinical and Functional Outcomes of the Silo Technique in the Management of Diabetic Calcaneal Osteomyelitis
Clinical and Functional Outcomes of the Silo Technique in the Management of Diabetic Calcaneal Osteomyelitis Open
Background: Partial calcanectomy is an established alternative to amputation in diabetic calcaneal osteomyelitis, with recent studies utilising adjuvant local antibiotic delivery devices to improve outcomes. The Silo technique is a novel a…
View article: Does Fragment-Specific Fixation Provide Better Functional Outcomes Following Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures?
Does Fragment-Specific Fixation Provide Better Functional Outcomes Following Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures? Open
Background Fractures to the ankle account for nearly 10% of all fractures. The trimalleolar configuration of ankle fracture is a notoriously unstable injury encompassing injury to the medial, lateral, and posterior malleolus, often occurri…
View article: Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture in the Nonagenarian Population: A Comparative Study on Survival Outcomes
Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture in the Nonagenarian Population: A Comparative Study on Survival Outcomes Open
Patients over 90 years did not represent a uniquely high-risk subset. Frailty was not defined solely by chronological age; a combination of comorbidities and biological age influenced survival rates. The study reinforced that treatment in …
View article: Antibiotic-Loaded Hydroxyapatite Ceramic in the Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: An Investigation of Factors That Determine Patient Outcomes
Antibiotic-Loaded Hydroxyapatite Ceramic in the Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: An Investigation of Factors That Determine Patient Outcomes Open
Background: Diabetic foot osteomyelitis is a complex condition to manage, with substantial risk of treatment failure, which could necessitate major amputations. Surgical debridement and prolonged systemic antibiotic therapy have been the m…
View article: The Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin-Coated Three-Dimensionally (3D) Printed Scaffolds in Salvage of Complex Hindfoot Cases
The Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin-Coated Three-Dimensionally (3D) Printed Scaffolds in Salvage of Complex Hindfoot Cases Open
Background: Complex hindfoot pathologies involving critical-sized bone defects of the talus are difficult to manage. The current management involves arthrodesis and bone grafting with the defective talus, which have limitations in restorin…
View article: The Manchester Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy (M-CAN) Classification: A Radiographic-Based System for Assessing Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy
The Manchester Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy (M-CAN) Classification: A Radiographic-Based System for Assessing Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy Open
Background Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a complication of long-standing, poorly controlled diabetes, associated with increased risks of amputation and mortality. Currently, there is no dedicated classification system specifically for a…
View article: The Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Coated 3d Printed Scaffolds in Salvage of Complex Hindfoot Cases
The Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Coated 3d Printed Scaffolds in Salvage of Complex Hindfoot Cases Open
Background: Complex hindfoot pathologies involving critical sized bone defects of talus are difficult to manage. The current management involves arthrodesis and bone grafting with the defective talus which have limitations in restoring str…
View article: Antibiotic Loaded Calcium Sulphate Ceramic in the Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: An Investigation of Factors that Determine Patient Outcomes
Antibiotic Loaded Calcium Sulphate Ceramic in the Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: An Investigation of Factors that Determine Patient Outcomes Open
Background: Diabetic foot osteomyelitis is a complex condition to manage with substantial risk of treatment failure which could necessitate major amputations. Limb preservation is a critical goal as amputations are associated with poor out…
View article: The Manchester Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy (M-CAN) Classification System
The Manchester Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy (M-CAN) Classification System Open
Background/Objectives: Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a sequela of longstanding poorly controlled diabetes, with increased risk in amputations and mortality. There is no available classification system for ankle CN. The aim of this artic…
View article: Investigation and Management of Painful Os Peroneum Syndrome: A Narrative Review of the Current Literature
Investigation and Management of Painful Os Peroneum Syndrome: A Narrative Review of the Current Literature Open
Painful Os Peroneum Syndrome (POPS) is a rare cause of lateral midfoot pain due to pathologies involving the os peroneum, an accessory ossicle within the peroneus longus tendon. POPS may result from fractures, tendon tears, tenosynovitis, …
View article: Comparative Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Versus Open Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Comparative Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Versus Open Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Objectives: To compare the safety and efficacy of open surgery (OS) and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques in the correction of symptomatic hallux valgus (HV). Methods: A systematic review of studies up to January 2024 was conduct…
View article: The Manchester Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy (M-CAN) Classification System
The Manchester Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy (M-CAN) Classification System Open
Background/Objectives: Charcot Neuroarthropathy (CN) is the sequelae of longstanding poorly controlled diabetes. This has been detrimental with subsequent cause to the increased amputations and mortality. The lack of early identification a…
View article: The Manchester Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy (M-CAN) Classification System
The Manchester Charcot Ankle Neuroarthropathy (M-CAN) Classification System Open
Background/Objectives: Charcot Neuroarthropathy (CN) is the sequelae of longstanding poorly controlled diabetes. This has been detrimental with subsequent cause to the increased amputations and mortality. The lack of early identification a…
View article: Adjuvant local antibiotic therapy in the management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis
Adjuvant local antibiotic therapy in the management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis Open
Background The management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is complex. The targeted use of adjuvant local antibiotics, in the form of biocomposite bone void filler, in DFO, can enhance patient outcomes while minimising the adverse effe…
View article: Optimizing Achilles Tendon Rupture Care: The Efficacy of Physiotherapy-Led Conservative Management in a District General Hospital
Optimizing Achilles Tendon Rupture Care: The Efficacy of Physiotherapy-Led Conservative Management in a District General Hospital Open
Introduction Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) represents a significant musculoskeletal injury that can affect many patients' mobility and quality of life. Treatment of ATR consists of both conservative and surgical options, with the tradition…
View article: Factors That Determine the Outcomes of Surgical Versus Conservative Management in Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Factors That Determine the Outcomes of Surgical Versus Conservative Management in Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
View article: Repetitive Calf-Raise Pulse Provocative Test for Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome
Repetitive Calf-Raise Pulse Provocative Test for Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Open
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare cause of exertional leg pain in young adults, which is caused by compression of the popliteal artery by the surrounding muscular structure. Due to significant overlap in symptoms with o…
View article: Microbial profile of diabetic foot osteomyelitis from the northwest of England
Microbial profile of diabetic foot osteomyelitis from the northwest of England Open
View article: A Comparative Analysis of Age, BMI, Age/BMI Ratio, Nottingham Hip Fracture Score, and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Grade as Predictors of 30-Day Mortality After Neck of Femur Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study
A Comparative Analysis of Age, BMI, Age/BMI Ratio, Nottingham Hip Fracture Score, and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Grade as Predictors of 30-Day Mortality After Neck of Femur Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
View article: Pedal medial artery calcification score as a prognostic marker for the success of surgical intervention in diabetic foot disease
Pedal medial artery calcification score as a prognostic marker for the success of surgical intervention in diabetic foot disease Open
Aims: This study aimed to investigate for a causal link between severity of pedal medial artery calcification (pMAC) and the success of surgical interventions in the treatment of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU). Our secondary aim was to com…
View article: An Assessment of Functional Outcomes and Prognostic Measures Following the Management of Shoulder Dislocations at a Tertiary Care Hospital in the United Kingdom
An Assessment of Functional Outcomes and Prognostic Measures Following the Management of Shoulder Dislocations at a Tertiary Care Hospital in the United Kingdom Open
View article: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virtual Fracture Clinics in Managing Toe Fractures: Patient Demographics and Outcomes
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virtual Fracture Clinics in Managing Toe Fractures: Patient Demographics and Outcomes Open
View article: Mid-term efficacy of the Cartiva synthetic cartilage implant in symptomatic hallux rigidus
Mid-term efficacy of the Cartiva synthetic cartilage implant in symptomatic hallux rigidus Open
Aims The Cartiva synthetic cartilage implant (SCI) entered mainstream use in the management of first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthritis following the positive results of large trials in 2016. Limited information is available on the…
View article: Socioeconomic and Demographic Determinants of Hip Fracture Incidence: A Comprehensive Analysis
Socioeconomic and Demographic Determinants of Hip Fracture Incidence: A Comprehensive Analysis Open