Aim. Differentiation of infected (INF) nonunion from aseptic (AS) nonunion is crucial for the choice of intra- and postoperative treatment. Preoperative diagnosis of infected nonunion is challenging, especially in case of low-grade infection lacking clinical signs of infection. Standard
Routine post-operative
Abstract. Background.
BACKGROUND. Theatre-listed trauma patients routinely require two ‘group and save’ blood-bank samples, in case they need perioperative transfusion. The Welsh
Tranexamic acid is a potent antifibrinolytic which has shown efficacy in reducing
Aims. Orthopaedic surgeries are complex, frequently performed procedures associated with significant haemorrhage and perioperative blood transfusion. Given refinements in surgical techniques and changes to transfusion practices, we aim to describe contemporary transfusion practices in orthopaedic surgery in order to inform perioperative planning and
A concern of metal on metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty is long term exposure to Cobalt (Co) and Chromium (CR) wear debris from the bearing. This study compares whole
This study aimed to identify factors associated with increased rates of
Staphylococcus aureus osteo-articular infections (OAI) are frequently accompanied by
Total hip and knee arthroplasty is known to have a significant
Introduction and Aim. Quadriceps strength is crucial for physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). This study aimed to investigate the effect of combining
Abstract. Source of Study: London, United Kingdom. This intervention study was conducted to assess two developing protocols for quadriceps and hamstring rehabilitation:
Introduction. The volume of intraoperative
Over 300,000 total hip arthroplasties (THA) are performed annually in the USA. Surgical Site Infections (SSI) are one of the most common complications and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and cost. Risk factors for SSI include obesity, diabetes and smoking, but few studies have reported on the predictive value of pre-operative
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the most commonly performed elective orthopaedic procedure. With an increasingly aging population, the number of TKAs performed is expected to be ∼2,900 per 100,000 by 2050. Surgical Site Infections (SSI) after TKA can have significant morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to construct a risk prediction model for acute SSI (classified as either superficial, deep and overall) within 30 days of a TKA based on commonly ordered pre-operative
Perioperative
Aim. Diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) presents a real challenge in some patients. Batteries of tests are available to reach this diagnosis. It is unknown if
Total knee replacement is a standard procedure for the end-staged knee joints. The main concerns at the perioperative period are infection prophylaxis, pain control, and
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an effective medication to limit
Dysglycemia in the post-operative period has been associated with increased rates of infection following total joint arthroplasty. Additionally, patients without clinical diagnosis of diabetes with hemoglobin A1c% values between 5.7% and 6.4% have been shown to be dysglycemic in the peri-operative period. This study examines the influence of post-operative