To describe the incidence of adverse clinical outcomes related to COVID-19 infection following corticosteroid injections (CSI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. To describe the incidence of positive SARS-CoV-2 reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing, positive SARS-COV2 IgG antibody testing or positive imaging findings following CSI at our institution during the COVID-19 pandemic. A retrospective observational study was undertaken of consecutive patients who had CSI in our local hospitals between 1 February and 30June 2020. Electronic patient medical records (EPR) and radiology information system (RIS) database were reviewed. SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing, SARS-COV2 IgG antibody testing, radiological investigations, patient management, and clinical outcomes were recorded. Lung findings were categorized according to the British Society of Thoracic Imaging (BSTI) guidelines. Reference was made to the incidence of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in our region.Aims
Methods
As the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic passes, the challenge shifts to safe resumption of routine medical services, including elective orthopaedic surgery. Protocols including pre-operative self-isolation, COVID-19 testing, and surgery at a non-COVID-19 site have been developed to minimize risk of transmission. Despite this, it is likely that many patients will want to delay surgery for fear of contracting COVID-19. The aim of this study is to identify the number of patients who still want to proceed with planned elective orthopaedic surgery in this current environment. This is a prospective, single surgeon study of 102 patients who were on the waiting list for an elective hip or knee procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Baseline characteristics including age, ASA grade, COVID-19 risk, procedure type, surgical priority, and admission type were recorded. The primary outcome was patient consent to continue with planned surgical care after resumption of elective orthopaedic services. Subgroup analysis was also performed to determine if any specific patient factors influenced the decision to proceed with surgery.Aims
Methods
Double-level lengthening, bone transport, and bifocal compression-distraction are commonly undertaken using Ilizarov or other fixators. We performed double-level fixator-assisted nailing, mainly for the correction of deformity and lengthening in the same segment, using a straight intramedullary nail to reduce the time in a fixator. A total of 23 patients underwent this surgery, involving 27 segments (23 femora and four tibiae), over a period of ten years. The most common indication was polio in ten segments and rickets in eight; 20 nails were inserted retrograde and seven antegrade. A total of 15 lengthenings were performed in 11 femora and four tibiae, and 12 double-level corrections of deformity without lengthening were performed in the femur. The mean follow-up was 4.9 years (1.1 to 11.4). Four patients with polio had tibial lengthening with arthrodesis of the ankle. We compared the length of time in a fixator and the external fixation index (EFI) with a control group of 27 patients (27 segments) who had double-level procedures with external fixation. The groups were matched for the gain in length, age, and level of difficulty score.Aims
Patients and Methods
Aims. A flexed knee gait is common in patients with bilateral spastic
cerebral palsy and occurs with increased age. There is a risk for
the recurrence of a flexed knee gait when treated in childhood,
and the aim of this study was to investigate whether multilevel
procedures might also be undertaken in adulthood. Patients and Methods. At a mean of 22.9 months (standard deviation 12.9), after single
event multi level surgery, 3D gait analysis was undertaken pre-
and post-operatively for 37 adult patients with bilateral cerebral
palsy and a fixed knee gait. Results. There was a significant improvement of indices and clinical and
kinematic parameters including extension of the hip and knee, reduction
of knee flexion at initial contact, reduction of minimum and mean
knee flexion in the stance phase of gait, improved range of movement
of the knee and a reduction of mean flexion of the hip in the stance phase.
Genu recurvatum occurred in two patients (n = 3 legs, 4%) and an
increase of pelvic tilt (>
5°) was found in 12 patients (n = 23
legs, 31%). Conclusion. Adult patients with bilateral
Aims. Single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS) has been used as an effective
intervention in children with bilateral spastic
In May 2012, in airports across the globe, seven
orthopaedic surgeons bravely said goodbye to their loved ones, and
slowly turned towards their respective aircraft. Filled with expectation
and mild trepidation they stepped into the unknown… the ABC fellowship
of 2012.
