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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 105-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 6 - 6
3 Mar 2023
Ramage G Poacher A Ramsden M Lewis J Robertson A Wilson C
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Introduction

Virtual fracture clinics (VFC's) aim to reduce the number of outpatient appointments while improving the clinical effectiveness and patients experience through standardisation of treatment pathways. With 4.6% of ED admissions due to trauma the VFC prevents unnecessary face to face appointments providing a cost savings benefit to the NHS.

Methods

This project demonstrates the importance of efficient VFC process in reducing the burden on the fracture clinics. We completed preformed a retrospective cross-sectional study, analysing two cycles in May (n=305) and September (n=332) 2021. We reviewed all VFC referrals during this time assessing the quality of the referral, if they went on to require a face to face follow up and who the referring health care professional was. Following the cycle in May we provided ongoing education to A&E staff before re-auditing in September.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 105-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 5 - 5
3 Mar 2023
Poacher A Ramage G Froud J Carpenter C
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Introduction

There is little evidence surrounding the clinical implications of a diagnosis of IIa hip dysplasia with no consensus as to its efficacy as a predictor pathological dysplasia or treatment. Therefore, we evaluated the importance of categorising 2a hip dysplasia in to 2a- and 2a+ to better understand the clinical outcomes of each.

Methods

A 9-year retrospective cohort study of patients with a diagnosis of type IIa hip dysplasia between 2011 – 2020 (n=341) in our centre. Ultrasound scans were graded using Graf's classification, assessment of management and DDH progression was completed through prospective data collection by the authors.