Aims. The
Desmoid tumours are a rare fibroblastic proliferation of monoclonal origin, arising in deep soft-tissues. Histologically, they are characterized by locally aggressive behaviour and an inability to metastasize, and clinically by a heterogeneous and unpredictable course. Desmoid tumours can occur in any anatomical site, but commonly arise in the limbs. Despite their benign nature, they can be extremely disabling and sometimes life-threatening, causing severe pain and functional limitations. Their surgical
Aims. The optimal choice of
Proximal humerus fracture dislocations are amongst the most severe proximal humerus injuries, presenting a challenging
There is very limited literature describing the outcomes of
Aims. Periprosthetic hip-joint infection is a multifaceted and highly detrimental outcome for patients and clinicians. The incidence of prosthetic joint infection reported within two years of primary hip arthroplasty ranges from 0.8% to 2.1%. Costs of treatment are over five-times greater in people with periprosthetic hip joint infection than in those with no infection. Currently, there are no national evidence-based guidelines for treatment and
Aim. There are no definitive criteria for the definition of osteomyelitis in the hand and wrist and published case series are small. It remains a relatively uncommon, but difficult to treat problem. We present a series of 30 cases from 2016 to 2021 from a tertiary referral centre. We propose that the principles of thorough surgical debridement, dead space
Aims. To identify factors influencing clinicians’ decisions to undertake a nonoperative hip fracture
Introduction. Open fragility ankle fractures involve complex decision making. There is no consensus on the method of surgical
Introduction. The reconstruction of segmental long bone defects remains one of the holy grails of orthopaedic surgery. The optimal treatment of which remains a topic of great debate. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes following the
Introduction. Fracture related infection (FRI) is a challenging complication to manage in an orthoplastic setting. Consensus guidelines have been created to standardise the diagnosis of FRI and comprise confirmatory and suggestive criteria. In this study, the aim is to assess the diagnostic criteria and
Aims. A national screening programme has existed in the UK for the diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) since 1969. However, every aspect of screening and treatment remains controversial. Screening programmes throughout the world vary enormously, and in the UK there is significant variation in screening practice and treatment pathways. We report the results of an attempt by the British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS) to identify a nationwide consensus for the
Introduction. Hip prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a debilitating complication following joint replacement surgery, with significant impact on patients and healthcare systems. The INFection ORthopaedic
Hip prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a debilitating complication following joint replacement surgery, with significant impact on patients and healthcare systems. The INFection ORthopaedic
Bone defects are frequently observed in anterior shoulder instability. Over the last decade, knowledge of the association of bone loss with increased failure rates of soft-tissue repair has shifted the surgical
Introduction. Following publication of the Ankle Injury
Abstract. Objective. Meta-analysis of clinical trials highlights that non-operative
Introduction. Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) account for 10.7% of all tendon and ligament injuries and causes lasting muscular deficits and have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life. 1,2. The incidence, characteristics and
Aims. The aim of this study was to gain a consensus for best practice of the assessment and
Aims. Complete ruptures of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb are a common injury, yet little is known about their current