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Improving Patient Activation Measure® in lower limb arthroplasty: Quantitative assessment of patient activation following a pre-operative patient education programme.

15/8/2022

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Authors: Blong J; Hoggett L; Robinson H; Bokhari SA; Sloan A; 
Source:Musculoskeletal care [Musculoskeletal Care] 2022 Aug 09. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 09.
Publication Model: Ahead of Print

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Moulded cast compared with K-wire fixation after manipulation of an acute dorsally displaced distal radius fracture: the DRAFFT 2 RCT

25/7/2022

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Authors: Matthew L Costa , Juul Achten, Alexander Ooms et al.
Source: Health Technology Assessment, Vol 26, Iss 11 (2022)
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Patients with a displaced fracture of the distal radius are frequently offered surgical 
fixation. Manipulation of the fracture and moulded plaster casting is an alternative treatment that avoids metal implants, but evidence of its effectiveness is lacking. Objective: To compare functional outcomes, quality-of-life outcomes, complications and resource use among patients with a dorsally displaced fracture of the distal radius treated with manipulation and surgical fixation with Kirschner wires (K-wires) and those treated with manipulation and moulded cast.

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Effectiveness of a web-based virtual journal club to promote medical education (Web-Ed): protocol of a multicentre pragmatic randomised trial.

5/7/2022

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Author(s): Abdelrahman M; et al.
Source: 
BMJ open [BMJ Open] 2022 Jun 16; Vol. 12 (6), pp. e058610. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jun 16.
Abstract:  A journal clu
b (JC) is a commonly used medical educational tool. Videoconferencing technology can facilitate the delivery of JCs, however, there remains no evidence on the role of web based virtual JCs in promoting the acquisition and retention of medical knowledge. The Web-Ed trial aims to evaluate the educational benefits, feasibility and acceptability of web-based virtual JCs compared with traditional face-to-face ones.

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Congenital Talipes Equinovarus: Results of Treatment and Are We Bracing Effectively?

23/7/2021

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Author(s) Ranson ; Nuttall, Graham; Paton, Robin W.
Source Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery; Jul 2021; vol. 60 (no. 4); p. 702-705
The aim of this retrospective study was to assess our management of Congenial Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) in relation to national standards published by the British Society for Children's Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS). A secondary aim was to evaluate if a more tailored bracing regime than advocated in the traditional Ponseti technique, would be appropriate for some cases of CTEV. One hundred and thirty-three feet in 96 patients were treated between June 2006 and January 2016. All patients were clinically assessed prospectively by the senior author at initial presentation using the Harrold & Walker classification system. A combination of the senior author's database, Elogbook and trust IT systems were used for data collection. The results of Ponseti surgical procedures such as tendoachilles release and tibialis transfer fell within the BSCOS guidelines. The rate of radical subtalar surgical release was higher than advocated (12.3%) which was partly due to the number of primary syndromal patients in the series. There was a significantly lower mean time spent in bracing of 14.3 months (95% confidence interval 14.8-19.3) compared to recommended national guidelines. There was a clinically significant difference in the lower relapse rate of female patients compared to male patients and also a higher propensity of surgical intervention in male patients. In addition, there was a statistically significant difference in both time spent in bracing, between H&W classifications and between patients who had bracing removed pre walking age or post walking age. This potentially demonstrates a more tailored bracing regime may be possible when applied to less severely affected feet and the condition may be more benign in female cases.
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The prevalence and incidence of gender bias and sexual discrimination in orthopaedics, and mitigating strategies: A systematic review

14/5/2021

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Author(s) Elbayouk A.; Halim U.; Javed S.; Ali A.; Cullen C.
Source British Journal of Surgery; May 2021; vol. 108

Background: The aim of this systematic review was to outline the prevalence and impact of Gender bias and sexual discrimination (GBSD) in orthopaedics, and to investigate interventions countering such behaviours. 
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The prevalence and impact of gender bias and sexual discrimination in orthopaedics, and mitigating strategies

27/11/2020

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Author(s) Halim U.A.; Elbayouk A.; Javed S.; Ali A.M.; Cullen C.M.
Source Bone and Joint Journal; Nov 2020 (no. 11); p. 1446-1456
Language English
Publication Date Nov 2020
Aims Gender bias and sexual discrimination (GBSD) have been widely recognized across a range of fields and are now part of the wider social consciousness. Such conduct can occur in the medical workplace, with detrimental effects on recipients. The aim of this review was to identify the prevalence and impact of GBSD in orthopaedic surgery, and to investigate interventions countering such behaviours. methods A systematic review was conducted by searching Medline, EMCARE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library Database in April 2020, and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to which we adhered. Original research papers pertaining to the prevalence and impact of GBSD, or mitigating strategies, within orthopaedics were included for review. Results Of 570 papers, 27 were eligible for inclusion. These were published between 1998 and 2020. A narrative review was performed in light of the significant heterogeneity displayed by the eligible studies. A total of 13 papers discussed the prevalence of GBSD, while 13 related to the impact of these behaviours, and six discussed mitigating strategies. GBSD was found to be common in the orthopaedic workplace, with all sources showing women to be the subjects. The impact of this includes poor workforce representation, lower salaries, and less career success, including in academia, for women in orthopaedics. Mitigating strategies in the literature are focused on providing female role models, mentors, and educational interventions. conclusion GBSD is common in orthopaedic surgery, with a substantial impact on sufferers. A small number of mitigating strategies have been tested but these are limited in their scope. As such, the orthopaedic community is obliged to participate in more thoughtful and proactive strategies that mitigate against GBSD, by improving female recruitment and retention within the specialty.Copyright © 2020 The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
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Is dual mobility cup total hip replacement associated with increased incidence of heterotopic ossification compared to conventional total hip replacements in fracture neck of femur patients?

27/11/2020

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Author(s) Rashed R.A.; Abdalaziz A.; Veivenn V.Y.; Tetali S.R.; Choudry Q.A. et al.
Source Injury; Nov 2020; vol. 51 (no. 11); p. 2676-2681
Language English
Publication Date Nov 2020
DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2020.07.045
ISSN 0020-1383
Database EMBASE
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Introduction: The incidence of heterotopic ossification after total hip replacement is variable in the literature. If symptomatic, it may cause pain and reduced range of motion. Dual mobility total hip replacements have been considered a valuable option for the treatment of femoral neck fractures in the active patients, achieving good range of motion with reduced risk of dislocation. The occurrence of HO may have detrimental effect on this type of articulation and may accelerate polyethylene wear and predispose to intra-prosthetic dislocation. We compared the incidence of HO in DMC versus conventional THR in femoral neck fracture patients across 3 large trauma institutes 
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The prevalence and impact of gender bias and sexual discrimination in orthopaedics, and mitigating strategies

12/10/2020

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Author(s) Halim U.A.; Elbayouk A.; Javed S.; Ali A.M.; Cullen C.M.
Source The bone & joint journal; Sep 2020 ; p. 1-11

AIMS: Gender bias and sexual discrimination (GBSD) have been widely recognized across a range of fields and are now part of the wider social consciousness. Such conduct can occur in the medical workplace, with detrimental effects on recipients. The aim of this review was to identify the prevalence and impact of GBSD in orthopaedic surgery, and to investigate interventions countering such behaviours. 
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Quality measure of total ankle replacement outcomes in a non-designer centre

8/6/2020

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Author(s) Cheung T.; Din A.; Zubairy A.
Source Journal of Orthopaedics; 2020; vol. 20 ; p. 286-292
Publication Date 2020
Background: Total ankle replacement (TAR) is a high-risk procedure with significant revision rates, post-op complications and implant failures. Long term follow-up data is less available for TAR compared to other joint replacement surgeries. To identify optimal follow-up parameters for patients with TAR, we conducted a study on the clinical outcomes and patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs) in patients who had TAR performed in a non-designer's centre belonging to one of the hospitals of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT). Method(s): 60 TAR procedures were identified. Clinical outcomes being studied include post-op ankle range of movement (ROM), American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot scores, reoperation/revision rates, radiological parameters and general surgical outcomes. A Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was also conducted. PROMs data included the EQ-5D index and the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOX-FQ). Result(s): Ankle range of movement and AOFAS scores improved from pre-op to post-op with statistical significance. The reoperation rate and revision rate were 3.3% and 8.3% respectively. 5-year survival of implant was 97.3% and 10-year survival was 84.2%. Overall PROMs data showed improvement from pre-op to post-op. Conclusion(s): The clinical outcomes of TARs were comparable with conventional literature. Improvements in clinical, radiological and patient-reported outcomes were observed from pre-op to post-op. Further follow-up studies are required to assess the long-term survival of implants.
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Three-year results of a polycarbonate urethane acetabular bearing in total hip arthroplasty

29/5/2020

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Author(s) Lazic S.; Kellett C.; Afzal I.; Field R.E.; Mohan R. et al.
Source HIP International; May 2020; vol. 30 (no. 3); p. 303-308
Background: Polycarbonate urethane (PCU) is a bearing surface with a lower modulus of elasticity than polyethylene or ceramic and is thought to more closely replicate the tribology of native hyaline cartilage. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical outcomes with the use of PCU in elective total hip arthroplasty (THA). 
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