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Bone & Joint Open
Vol. 1, Issue 9 | Pages 520 - 529
1 Sep 2020
Mackay ND Wilding CP Langley CR Young J

Aims

COVID-19 represents one of the greatest global healthcare challenges in a generation. Orthopaedic departments within the UK have shifted care to manage trauma in ways that minimize exposure to COVID-19. As the incidence of COVID-19 decreases, we explore the impact and risk factors of COVID-19 on patient outcomes within our department.

Methods

We retrospectively included all patients who underwent a trauma or urgent orthopaedic procedure from 23 March to 23 April 2020. Electronic records were reviewed for COVID-19 swab results and mortality, and patients were screened by telephone a minimum 14 days postoperatively for symptoms of COVID-19.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_IX | Pages 95 - 95
1 Mar 2012
Wilding CP Maruthainar K Malikian R Stammers J Blunn GW
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Purpose

To determine the effect that Titanium Nitride (TiN) coatings have on wear rates of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Background

Ceramic coatings have been shown to confer advantageous countersurface scratch resistance in knee arthroplasty. This may reduce UHMWPE wear rates and revision rates. Dermal hypersensitivity is a common problem with metals; TiN, a ceramic surface, has been used to prevent it. There is little data in the literature regarding the effect of TiN on UHMWPE.