Aims. The aim of this study was to describe the management and associated
Aims. There has been an increasing use of early operative fixation for scaphoid fractures, despite uncertain evidence. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate up-to-date evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), comparing the effectiveness of the operative and nonoperative treatment of undisplaced and minimally displaced (≤ 2 mm displacement) scaphoid fractures. Methods. A systematic review of seven databases was performed from the dates of their inception until the end of March 2021 to identify eligible RCTs. Reference lists of the included studies were screened. No language restrictions were applied. The primary
Aims. Minimally invasive fixation of pelvic fragility fractures is recommended to reduce pain and allow early mobilization. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the
We describe the
This paper investigates whether cortical comminution
and intra-articular involvement can predict displacement in distal
radius fractures by using a classification that includes volar comminution
as a separate parameter. A prospective multicentre study involving non-operative treatment
of distal radius fractures in 387 patients aged between 15 and 74
years (398 fractures) was conducted. The presence of cortical comminution
and intra-articular involvement according to the Buttazzoni classification
is described. Minimally displaced fractures were treated with immobilisation
in a cast while displaced fractures underwent closed reduction with
subsequent immobilisation. Radiographs were obtained after reduction,
at 10 to 14 days and after union. The
It has previously been suggested that among unstable
ankle fractures, the presence of a malleolar fracture is associated
with a worse
Aims. There is a lack of published evidence relating to the rate of nonunion seen in occult scaphoid fractures, diagnosed only after MRI. This study reports the rate of delayed union and nonunion in a cohort of patients with MRI-detected acute scaphoid fractures. Methods. This multicentre cohort study at eight centres in the UK included all patients with an acute scaphoid fracture diagnosed on MRI having presented acutely following wrist trauma with normal radiographs. Data were gathered retrospectively for a minimum of 12 months at each centre. The primary
Aims. Surgery is often delayed in patients who sustain a hip fracture and are treated with a total hip arthroplasty (THA), in order to await appropriate surgical expertise. There are established links between delay and poorer
Aims. The aims of this study were to assess quality of life after hip fractures, to characterize respondents to patient-reported
Aims. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of hospital-level service characteristics on hip fracture
The objectives of our study were to compare patient reported
Aims. To report the
Aims. The aims of this study were to report the
Cheilectomy is a recommended procedure for early stage osteoarthritis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint. Although improvement in symptoms has been reported in many studies, long term performance is not well understood. It is thought that significant numbers of patients require subsequent arthrodesis or arthroplasty. We report on a large cohort of patients receiving this procedure and on complications, and mid-term
Aims. This study aims to estimate economic
Aims. The aim of this study was to report the
Aims. This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and
Arthrodesis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is a common procedure used for the treatment of end stage arthritis. We studied a cohort of patients who underwent an isolated 1st MTPJ Fusion for the treatment of hallux rigidus. Here we report the 10-year clinical outcomes, complication rate, requirement for further surgery and patient experience. All patients, who underwent an isolated 1st MTPJ Fusion for osteoarthritis from June 2008 until November 2011 were included. Demographics, clinical outcome data and subsequent procedures performed were collected from a departmental database (Bluespier). Patients were contacted and asked to complete the MOxFQ questionnaire and rate their satisfaction using pain, function and if they would undergo the surgery again. Mean follow up was 10.85 (range 9–12) years. A total of 161 patients (183 feet) underwent an isolated 1st MTPJ fusion during this time period. 156 of the feet showed a successful arthrodesis (85.2% fusion rate); 27 patients required revision surgery, 19 (10.4%) for a symptomatic non-union and 8 (4.4%) for mal-union. Those patients with co-morbidities (diabetes and gout) required revision earlier than those without (p<0.01). Average MOxFQ score was 16.6 (0–64) and 28 out of the 38 (73.6%) said they would have the operation again. Overall, the long-term results of the 1st MTPJ fusion had good
Aims. The primary aim of this study was to address the hypothesis that fracture morphology might be more important than posterior malleolar fragment size in rotational type posterior malleolar ankle fractures (PMAFs). The secondary aim was to identify clinically important predictors of
Aims. To describe a new objective classification for open fractures of the lower limb and to correlate the classification with patient-centred