This is a multicentre, prospective assessment of a proportion of the overall orthopaedic trauma caseload of the UK. It investigates theatre capacity, cancellations, and time to surgery in a group of hospitals that is representative of the wider population. It identifies barriers to effective practice and will inform system improvements. Data capture was by collaborative approach. Patients undergoing procedures from 22 August 2022 and operated on before 31 October 2022 were included. Arm one captured weekly caseload and theatre capacity. Arm two concerned patient and injury demographics, and time to surgery for specific injury groups.Aims
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Anterior Cruciate ligament reconstruction is a common operation in orthopaedics surgery. A common complication of whilst havesting the hamstring tendon is injury to the infra-patellar branch of the saphenous nerve (IPBSN), resulting in altered sensation to the anterior and lateral aspects of the knee and leg. The aim of this study was to further understand the course of this nerve in relation to surgical approach to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Introduction
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