Aims. The rate of day-case
Objectives. Lower limb muscle power is thought to influence outcome following
total knee replacement (TKR). Post-operative deficits in muscle
strength are commonly reported, although not explained. We hypothesised
that post-operative recovery of lower limb muscle power would be
influenced by the number of satellite cells in the quadriceps muscle at
time of surgery. . Methods. Biopsies were obtained from 29 patients undergoing
Objectives. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of posterior
cruciate ligament (PCL) retention, PCL recession, and PCL excision
during cruciate-retaining
Aims. The use of high tibial osteotomy (HTO) to delay
There is little published literature to support the claim that a successful
Introduction. Robotic-assisted
Abstract. INTRODUCTION. 10% of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) have disease confined to the patellofemoral joint (PFJ). The main surgical options are
Aims. Nearly 99,000
Introduction. The first VRAS
Aims. Robotic-assisted
Aims. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and patterns of neuropathic pain over one year in a cohort of patients with chronic post-surgical pain at three months following
Aims. The mid-term results of kinematic alignment (KA) for
With the rising rates, and associated costs, of
Abstract. Introduction.
Aims. No predictive model has been published to forecast operating time for
The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate the reasons for
Introduction. Transtibial osseointegration (TFOI) for amputees has limited but clear literature identifying superior quality of life and mobility versus a socketed prosthesis. Some amputees have knee arthritis that would be relieved by a
Aims. Waiting times for arthroplasty surgery in Northern Ireland are among the longest in the NHS, which have been further lengthened by the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic in March 2020. The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has announced a new Elective Care Framework (ECF), with the framework proposing that by March 2026 no patient will wait more than 52 weeks for inpatient/day case treatment. We aimed to assess the feasibility of achieving this with reference to total hip arthroplasty (THA) and
Aims. To assess the cost-effectiveness of a two-layer compression bandage versus a standard wool and crepe bandage following
To determine risk factors of infection in