A5073841066- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
2023-2024
University of Ulster
2016-2024
Altnagelvin Area Hospital
2016-2024
Fremantle Hospital
2024
South Metropolitan Health Service
2024
North Metropolitan Health Service
2024
Orthopaedic Research Foundation
2024
Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group
2024
Musgrave Park Hospital
2020-2023
Royal Victoria Hospital
2023
Aims The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) was introduced in 1997 to address the needs of young active patients using a historically proven large-diameter metal-on-metal (MoM) bearing. A single designer surgeon’s consecutive series 130 (144 hips) previously reported at five and ten years, reporting three failures, respectively. aim this study extend follow-up original cohort 25 years. Methods extends on first 144 resurfacing procedures for all indications. All operations were undertaken...
Aims Now that we are in the deceleration phase of COVID-19 pandemic, focus has shifted to how safely reinstate elective operating. Regional and speciality specific data is important guide this decision-making process. This study aimed review 30-day mortality for all patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery during peak pandemic within our region. Methods multicentre reviewed on trauma a region from 18 March 2020 27 April 2020. Information was collated regional databases. Patients were...
We report the effect of introducing a dedicated Ponseti service on five-year treatment outcomes children with idiopathic clubfoot. Between 2002 and 2004, 100 feet (66 children; 50 boys 16 girls) were treated in general paediatric orthopaedic clinic. Of these, 96 (96%) responded to initial casting, 85 requiring tenotomy tendo-Achillis. Recurrent deformity occurred 38 was successfully 22 by repeat casting and/or transfer tendon tibialis anterior, The remaining required an extensive surgical...
Radiological investigations are essential for evaluating underlying structural abnormalities in patients presenting with non-arthritic hip pain. The aim of this study is to quantify the radiation exposure associated common radiological performed assessing A retrospective review our institutional imaging database was performed. Data were obtained antero-posterior, cross-table lateral, frog lateral radiographs and low-dose CT protocol. dose each technique measured terms dose-area product units mGy cm
Aims Previous research has demonstrated increased early complication rates following total hip arthroplasty (THA) in obese patients, as defined by body mass index (BMI). Subcutaneous fat depth (FD) been shown to be an independent risk factor for wound infection cervical and lumbar spine surgery, well after abdominal laparotomy. The aim of this study was investigate whether peritrochanteric FD associated with complications the first year THA. Methods We analyzed prospectively collected data...
Background Deep infection remains a serious complication of orthopaedic surgery. Knowledge rates and causative organisms is important to guide control measures. The aim the present study was determine in elective shoulder Methods Cases complicated by were identified prospectively recorded over 2-year period. All patients undergoing surgery concurrent period at single Specialist Upper Limb Unit UK from hospital electronic database. Results In total, 1574 cases performed: 1359 arthroscopic...
Background There is a paucity of data available with respect to outcome on long contoured locking plate fixation for proximal humerus fractures distal fracture extension. Methods Thirty-four patients traumatic extension underwent plates. Twenty-five (74%) were included in the study: one patient died, two had unrelated illnesses resulting them being unable complete follow-up assessment and six lost follow-up. Patients’ case notes radiographs retrospectively reviewed, contacted assess...
Morton's neuroma is associated with chronic pain and disability. There a paucity of literature regarding patient-related outcome measures (PROMs) in patients managed nonoperatively. We sought to investigate nonoperative operative management using PROMs follow-up 1 year.We conducted prospective observational study collected data on all new diagnosis treated from February 2016 until April 2018. Primary were the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) for pain, EuroQoL (EQ) time trade-off...
Waiting times for arthroplasty surgery in Northern Ireland are among the longest NHS, which have been further lengthened by onset of COVID-19 global pandemic March 2020. The Department Health has announced a new Elective Care Framework (ECF), with framework proposing that 2026 no patient will wait more than 52 weeks inpatient/day case treatment. We aimed to assess feasibility achieving this reference total hip (THA) and knee (TKA).Mathematical modelling was undertaken calculate when ECF...