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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 97-B, Issue SUPP_14 | Pages 7 - 7
1 Dec 2015
Vaughan P Salt G Thorisdottir V Deakin S
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Introduction

Despite costing up to 5X more than a one-third tubular plate (TTP) and no absolute indications, distal fibula locking plates (DFLP) are becoming increasingly popular in the fixation of ankle fractures, particularly in the elderly. We reviewed all our distal fibula fracture fixations, over the course of one year, in order to rationalise DFLP use.

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Patient demographics, Weber classification, use of DFLP or TTP and the mode of fixation were recorded. Open fractures and tibial plafond fractures were excluded.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XLIII | Pages 26 - 26
1 Sep 2012
Higgins D Deakin S Thorisdottir V
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Patient reported outcomes and satisfaction as a measure of service quality is becoming an increasingly important tool in local service assessment as well as a quality indicator within commissioning frameworks. We analyse the introduction of SCP led MDT facilitated patient group meetings addressing the education and preparation of patients listed for ankle and hindfoot surgery at WSH HYPOTHESIS- To identify the outcome benefits to patients from this type of quality initiative. This has been previously demonstrated in other specialities in the trust such as hip and knee replacement resulting in mandatory attendance as part of the care pathway.

Feedback was gathered via a patient questionnaire from 60 patients invited to meetings over an 18 month period. Two groups of patients who have undergone hindfoot/ankle surgery at WSH were compared. Group 1 attended a 1 hour MDT meeting preoperatively designed to educate the patient on all aspects of their surgery from pre assessment through to post operative management. Group 2 did not attend any such meeting whether invited or not.

Results

Group 1 found the meetings beneficial in preparing them for surgery and improved their knowledge of disease, treatment options and recovery. Group 2 felt less prepared with less knowledge of post op limitations, and available support. No significant difference in length of stay was observed.

Recommendations

Additional to their consultant examination, patients undergoing major foot surgery benefit from receiving additional information provided by a mixed group of professionals involved in their care. Physiotherapists and occupational therapists as well as volunteer post operative patients at these meetings provided valuable advice and instruction in preparing for and recovering from this type of surgery.