Aims. Healthcare systems have been rapidly restructured to meet COVID-19 demand. Clinicians are working to novel clinical guidelines, treating new patient cohorts and working in unfamiliar environments. Trauma and
Aim. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presents significant challenges to healthcare systems globally. Orthopaedic surgeons are at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their close contact with patients in both outpatient and theatre environments. The aim of this review was to perform a literature review, including articles of other coronaviruses, to formulate guidelines for
Aims. In the UK, the NHS generates an estimated 25 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (4% to 5% of the nation’s total carbon emissions) and produces over 500,000 tonnes of waste annually. There is limited evidence demonstrating the principles of sustainability and its benefits within
Aims. The use of fluoroscopy in
Aims. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the provision of
Aims. The purpose of this survey study was to examine the demographic and lifestyle factors of women currently in
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Aims. Due to widespread cancellations in elective
Aims. The purpose of our study was to determine which groups of
Aims. The aim of this study was to surveil whether the standard operating procedure created for the NHS Golden Jubilee sufficiently managed COVID-19 risk to allow safe resumption of elective orthopaedic surgery. Methods. This was a prospective study of all elective
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Aims. This study assesses patient barriers to successful telemedicine care in
Aims. The number of females within the speciality of trauma and
Aims. COVID-19-related patient care delays have resulted in an unprecedented patient care backlog in the field of
Aims. Patient-reported outcome measures have become an important part of routine care. The aim of this study was to determine if Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measures can be used to create patient subgroups for individuals seeking
Aims. There is little published on the outcomes after restarting elective
Aims. Elective
Aims. During the COVID-19 pandemic, drilling has been classified as an aerosol-generating procedure. However, there is limited evidence on the effects of bone drilling on splatter generation. Our aim was to quantify the effect of drilling on splatter generation within the
Aims. COVID-19 remains the major focus of healthcare provision. Managing