The aim of this study was to determine the consensus best practice approach for the investigation and management of children (aged 0 to 15 years) in the UK with musculoskeletal infection (including septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, pyomyositis, tenosynovitis, fasciitis, and discitis). This consensus can then be used to ensure consistent, safe care for children in UK hospitals and those elsewhere with similar healthcare systems. A Delphi approach was used to determine consensus in three core aspects of care: 1) assessment, investigation, and diagnosis; 2) treatment; and 3) service, pathways, and networks. A steering group of paediatric orthopaedic surgeons created statements which were then evaluated through a two-round Delphi survey sent to all members of the British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS). Statements were only included (‘consensus in’) in the final agreed consensus if at least 75% of respondents scored the statement as critical for inclusion. Statements were discarded (‘consensus out’) if at least 75% of respondents scored them as not important for inclusion. Reporting these results followed the Appraisal Guidelines for Research and Evaluation.Aims
Methods
Arthroplasty is being increasingly used for the management of distal humeral fractures (DHFs) in elderly patients. Arthroplasty options include total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA); both have unique complications and there is not yet a consensus on which implant is superior. This systematic review asked: in patients aged over 65 years with unreconstructable DHFs, what differences are there in outcomes, as measured by patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), range of motion (ROM), and complications, between distal humeral HA and TEA? A systematic review of the literature was performed via a search of MEDLINE and Embase. Two reviewers extracted data on PROMs, ROM, and complications. PROMs and ROM results were reported descriptively and a meta-analysis of complications was conducted. Quality of methodology was assessed using Wylde’s non-summative four-point system. The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021228329).Aims
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The aim of this study was to determine the impact of hospital-level service characteristics on hip fracture outcomes and quality of care processes measures. This was a retrospective analysis of publicly available audit data obtained from the National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) 2018 benchmark summary and Facilities Survey. Data extraction was performed using a dedicated proforma to identify relevant hospital-level care process and outcome variables for inclusion. The primary outcome measure was adjusted 30-day mortality rate. A random forest-based multivariate imputation by chained equation (MICE) algorithm was used for missing value imputation. Univariable analysis for each hospital level factor was performed using a combination of Tobit regression, Siegal non-parametric linear regression, and Mann-Whitney U test analyses, dependent on the data type. In all analyses, a p-value < 0.05 denoted statistical significance.Aims
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This systematic review asked which patterns of complications are associated with the three reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) prosthetic designs, as classified by Routman et al, in patients undergoing RTSA for the management of cuff tear arthropathy, massive cuff tear, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The three implant design philosophies investigated were medial glenoid/medial humerus (MGMH), medial glenoid/lateral humerus (MGLH), and lateral glenoid/medial humerus (LGMH). A systematic review of the literature was performed via a search of MEDLINE and Embase. Two reviewers extracted data on complication occurrence and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Meta-analysis was conducted on the reported proportion of complications, weighted by sample size, and PROMs were pooled using the reported standardized mean difference (SMD). Quality of methodology was assessed using Wylde’s non-summative four-point system. The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020193041).Aims
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The primary aim of the survey was to map the current provision of simulation training within UK and Republic of Ireland (RoI) trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) specialist training programmes to inform future design of a simulation based-curriculum. The secondary aims were to characterize; the types of simulation offered to trainees by stage of training, the sources of funding for simulation, the barriers to providing simulation in training, and to measure current research activity assessing the educational impact of simulation. The development of the survey was a collaborative effort between the authors and the British Orthopaedic Association Simulation Group. The survey items were embedded in the Performance and Opportunity Dashboard, which annually audits quality in training across several domains on behalf of the Speciality Advisory Committee (SAC). The survey was sent via email to the 30 training programme directors in March 2019. Data were retrieved and analyzed at the Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, UK.Aims
Methods
Nasal carriers of Paired nasal swabs for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay and culture of Objectives
Methods
Aims. Hip hemiarthroplasty is a standard treatment for intracapsular
proximal femoral fractures in the frail elderly. In this study we
have explored the implications of early return to theatre, within
30 days, on patient outcome following hip hemiarthroplasty. Patients and Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the hospital records of all hip hemiarthroplasties
performed in our unit between January 2010 and January 2015. Demographic
details, medical backround, details of the primary procedure, complications,
subsequent procedures requiring return to theatre, re-admissions,
discharge destination and death were collected. Results. A total of 705 procedures were included; 428 Austin Moore and
277 Exeter Trauma Stems were used. A total of 34 fractures (in 33
patients) required early return to theatre within 30 days. Age,
gender, laterality, time from admission to primary procedure, American
Society of Anesthesiologists grade, and implant type were similar
for those requiring early return to theatre and those who did not.
Early return to theatre was associated with a significantly higher
length of stay (mean 33.6 days (7 to 107) versus 18.6
days (0 to 152), p <
0.001), re-admission rate (38.2% versus 8.6%,
p <
0.001), and subsequent revision rate (17.6% versus 1.3%,
p <
0.001). We found no difference in level of care required
on discharge or mortality. Conclusion. Proximal femoral fractures are common in the elderly population,
with far-reaching medical and economic implications. Factors such
as infection or dislocation may require early return to theatre,
and this is associated with outcomes which may be both medically
and economically detrimental. This illustrates the importance of
avoiding early complications to improve longer term outcome. Return to theatre within 30 days is associated with longer length
of stay, higher re-admission rate, and higher subsequent revision
rate. It may be a useful short-term
We aimed to determine whether there is evidence of improved patient
outcomes in Major Trauma Centres following the regionalisation of
trauma care in England. An observational study was undertaken using the Trauma Audit
and Research Network (TARN), Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) and
national death registrations. The outcome measures were indicators
of the quality of trauma care, such as treatment by a senior doctor
and clinical outcomes, such as mortality in hospital.Aims
Patients and Methods
In this study, we aimed to determine whether designation as a
major trauma centre (MTC) affects the quality of care for patients
with a fracture of the hip. All patients in the United Kingdom National Hip Fracture Database,
between April 2010 and December 2013, were included. The indicators
of quality that were recorded included the time to arrival on an
orthopaedic ward, to review by a geriatrician, and to operation.
The clinical outcomes were the development of a pressure sore, discharge
home, length of stay, in-hospital mortality, and re-operation within
30 days. Aims
Patients and Methods
The aim of this study was to define return to
theatre (RTT) rates for elective hip and knee replacement (HR and
KR), to describe the predictors and to show the variations in risk-adjusted
rates by surgical team and hospital using national English hospital
administrative data. . We examined information on 260 206 HRs and 315 249 KRs undertaken
between April 2007 and March 2012. The 90-day RTT rates were 2.1%
for HR and 1.8% for KR. Male gender, obesity, diabetes and several
other comorbidities were associated with higher odds for both index
procedures. For HR, hip resurfacing had half the odds of cement fixation
(OR = 0.58, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.47 to 0.71). For KR,
unicondylar KR had half the odds of total replacement (OR = 0.49,
95% CI 0.42 to 0.56), and younger ages had higher odds (OR = 2.23,
95% CI 1.65 to 3.01) for ages <
40 years compared with ages 60
to 69 years). There were more funnel plot outliers at three standard deviations
than would be expected if variation occurred on a random basis. . Hierarchical modelling showed that three-quarters of the variation
between surgeons for HR and over half the variation between surgeons
for KR are not explained by the hospital they operated at or by
available patient factors. We conclude that 90-day RTT rate may
be a useful
We are entering a new era with governmental bodies
taking an increasingly guiding role, gaining control of registries,
demanding direct access with release of open public information
for quality comparisons between hospitals. This review is written
by physicians and scientists who have worked with the Swedish Knee
Arthroplasty Register (SKAR) periodically since it began. It reviews
the history of the register and describes the methods used and lessons
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