Aims. Cementing in arthroplasty for
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Aims. Postoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) are common surgical complications. In the UK, the Best Practice Tariff incentivizes the screening of delirium in patients with
Background. In a number of disciplines, positive correlations have been reported between volume and clinical outcome. This has helped drive the evolution of specialist centres to deal with complex or high risk medical conditions.
Aims. To identify factors influencing clinicians’ decisions to undertake a nonoperative
Aims. The coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic forced an unprecedented period of challenge to the NHS in the UK where
Following the establishment of regional Major Trauma Networks in England in 2012, there were concerns that pressures regarding resource allocation in Major Trauma Centres (MTCs) may have a detrimental impact on the care of patients with
Aims. This study aimed to describe preoperative waiting times for surgery in
Aims. The primary aim was to determine the influence of COVID-19 on 30-day mortality following
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Aims. The aim of this study was to determine whether national standards of best practice are associated with improved health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in
The aims were to assess whether vitamin D deficiency influenced mortality risk for patients presenting with a
Aims. Our rural orthopaedic service has undergone service restructure during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to sustain
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Dual-mobility constructs (DMCs) are increasingly used for total hip replacement (THR) following
Aims. The aim of this study was to compare the cost-effectiveness of cemented hemiarthroplasty (HA) versus hydroxyapatite-coated uncemented HA for the treatment of displaced intracapsular
Aims. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) impairs bone strength and is a significant risk factor for