Ankle fracture fixation is commonly performed by junior trainees. Simulation training using cadavers may shorten the learning curve and result in a technically superior surgical performance. We undertook a preliminary, pragmatic, single-blinded, multicentre, randomized controlled trial of cadaveric simulation versus standard training. Primary outcome was fracture reduction on postoperative radiographs.Aims
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Introduction: Peri-prosthetic fractures following hip resurfacing arthroplasty are difficult fractures to treat. The surgeon is faced with the task of either attempting to fix the fracture if feasible or revise the resurfacing implant to a conventional total hip replacement. Method &
Results: Here we report of a novel way of fixing a peri-prosthetic fracture following resurfacing hip arthroplasty using Polyaxial locking plate fixation. A 53 year old man sustained a intertrochanteric fracture below his resurfacing metal on metal hip prosthesis following a fall. He had his hip resurfaced 3 years back for osteoarthritis in another hospital. He underwent surgery to fix the fracture using a polyaxial locking plate with no post-operative complications. He was mobilised non-weight bearing for the initial six weeks and weight bearing as tolerated thereafter. He went on to union and was moblising without any problems in three months time. His follow-up x-rays at 8 months showed fracture healed with no evidence of prosthesis problems. Discussion: There are various methods of treating a periprosthetic fracture of a well fixed resurfaced hip implant. The two types of management are open reduction and
Objectives. The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical stability and clinical outcome of external fixator combined with limited
Aims. In our unit, we adopt a two-stage surgical reconstruction approach using
Aims. In contrast to operations performed for other fractures, there is a high incidence rate of surgical site infection (SSI) post-open reduction and
Introduction. Circular external fixators are fundamental to lower limb reconstruction, primarily in situations with a high risk of infection such as open fractures. During the Covid-19 pandemic, use of circular frames in our unit decreased, following departmental approval, due to resource management and in keeping with BOA guidelines as we opted to “consider alternative techniques for patients who require soft tissue reconstruction to avoid multiple operations”. These alternatives included the use of
Introduction and Objective. Postoperative management regimes vary following open reduction and
Aims. Monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) or neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) are useful for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), but their diagnostic values are unclear for screening fixation-related infection (FRI) in patients for whom conversion total hip arthroplasty (THA) is planned after failed
The results of meta-analysis show a revision rate of 33% for
The incidence of hip fractures in the elderly is increasing. Minimally displaced and un-displaced hip fractures can be treated with either
Abstract. Background. The incidence of periprosthetic fractures of the femur around a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is rising and this is owed to the increased longevity that today's TKA implants allow for, as well as an aging population. These injuries are significant as they are related to increased morbidity and mortality. Methods. We retrospectively reviewed all periprosthetic fractures around a TKA that presented to our NHS Trust between 2011 to 2020. Medical records were reviewed. Treatment, complications and mortality were noted. Results. 37 patients (34 females) with an average age of 84 (range 65–99) met the inclusion criteria for this study. 17 patients (45.9%) underwent open reduction and
Introduction. Ankle fractures in the elderly have been increasing with an ageing but active population and bring with them specific challenges. Medical co-morbidities, a poor soft tissue envelope and a requirement for early mobilisation to prevent morbidity and mortality, all create potential pitfalls to successful treatment. As a result, different techniques have been employed to try and improve outcomes. Total contact casting, both standard and enhanced open reduction
Introduction. Femoral shaft fractures in children is a serious injury that needs hospitalization, with a high prevalence in the age group 6–8 years old. Various treatment options are available and with a comparable weight of evidence. Submuscular plating provides a dependable solution, especially in length-unstable fractures and heavier kids. We present a novel technique to facilitate and control the reduction intraoperatively, which would allow for easier submuscular plate application. Materials and Methods. We have retrospectively reviewed four boys and three girls; all were operated in one centre. Polyaxial clamps and rods were applied to the sagittally-oriented bone screws, the reduction was done manually, and the clamps were tightened after achieving the proper alignment in the anteroposterior and lateral fluoroscopy views. The submuscular plate was applied as described, then clamps and bone screws were removed. Results. The mean age at surgery was 13 years (range, 9–14). The mean body weight was 43.3 kg (range, 30–66). There were five mid-shaft fractures, one proximal third and one distal third. There were Four type A fractures, two type B and one type C. Four patients had road traffic accidents while three had direct trauma. The mean preoperative haemoglobin concentration 12.5 g/dl (range 11.3–13 g/dl). No blood transfusion was needed intraoperatively or postoperatively. The operative time averaged 122 minutes, and the mean hospital stay was one (range 1–4 days). The patients reported no pain at a mean of 1.5 weeks (range, one-three weeks). All fractures united at a mean of 8.7 weeks (range 6–12 weeks). No wound healing problems nor deep infections happened. The knee joint range of motion was full in all patients at six weeks postoperatively. There was no mechanical irritation from the inserted plate. At the final follow-up, all fractures united without malalignment nor length discrepancy. Conclusions. External fixator-assisted
Distal radius fractures are the most common adult fractures, yet there remains some uncertainty surrounding optimal treatment modalities. Recently, the rate of operative treatment of these injuries has been increasing, however, predictors of outcomes in patients treated surgically remain poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate independent predictors of 30-day readmission and complications following
Aims. The aim of this study was to describe the technique of distraction
osteogenesis followed by arthrodesis using
Aim. Previous studies of primary
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Aims. Displaced, comminuted acetabular fractures in the elderly are increasingly common, but there is no consensus on whether they should be treated non-surgically, surgically with open reduction and
1. Eighty consecutive open fractures of the tibial shaft were treated by primary