A5030821279- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Radiology practices and education
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Social Media in Health Education
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
Wrightington Hospital
2024
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2020-2023
University of Liverpool
2014-2023
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
2019-2023
Health Education North West
2023
Royal Oldham Hospital
2022
University of Central Lancashire
2020
Royal Preston Hospital
2017
Abstract Background Older adults undergoing emergency abdominal surgery have significantly poorer outcomes than younger adults. For those who survive, the level of care required on discharge from hospital is unknown and such information could guide decision-making. The ELF (Emergency Laparotomy Frailty) study aimed to determine whether preoperative frailty in older was associated with increased dependence at time discharge. Methods a UK-wide multicentre prospective cohort patients (65 years...
Abstract Background Social media has changed the way surgeons communicate worldwide, particularly in dissemination of trial results. However, it is unclear if social could be used recruitment to surgical trials. This study aimed investigate influence Twitter promoting The Emergency Laparotomy and Frailty (ELF) Study. Methods ELF Study was a UK-based, prospective, observational cohort that assess frailty on 90-day mortality older adults undergoing emergency surgery. A power calculation...
Aims Frozen shoulder is a common, painful condition that results in impairment of function. Corticosteroid injections are commonly used for frozen and can be given as glenohumeral joint (GHJ) injection or suprascapular nerve block (SSNB). Both types have been shown to significantly improve pain range motion. It not currently known which superior terms relieving patients’ symptoms. This the protocol randomized clinical trial investigate effectiveness corticosteroid either GHJ SSNB. Methods...
The association of diabetes mellitus with knee stiffness after total arthroplasty is still being debated. aim this study was to assess through meta-analysis the impact on prevalence postoperative arthroplasty.We conducted a literature search for terms regarding and Embase, CINAHL, PubMed NCBI.Of 1142 articles, seven were suitable analysis. Meta-analysis showed that does not confer an increased risk primary or revision arthroplasty-induced when compared nondiabetic patients (primary...
Background: Morton’s neuroma is the enlargement of an interdigital nerve most commonly located between third and fourth metatarsals. Greek foot a normal variant where first metatarsal shorter than second metatarsal. To our knowledge, there currently no reported association in literature. Methods: Retrospective study 184 patients. Two separate cohorts were recruited. Cohort A comprised 100 randomly selected asymptomatic B 84 patients with history pain histologically confirmed neuroma. Foot...
Abstract Introduction Native glenohumeral joint septic arthritis is a rare manifestation of an occult bacteraemia. Without urgent diagnosis and intervention, can lead to rapid cartilaginous destruction. We report unusual presentation postpartum streptococcal arthritis. Case Description A fit healthy 34-year-old woman gravida 2 para 3 developed unremitting shoulder pain, reduced range movement tachycardia day 1 after vaginal delivery associated with grade two perineal tear. Initial blood work...
The ability to review preoperative radiographs during trauma and orthopaedic surgery is essential for the surgeon provide optimum treatment patient. However, due current information technology (IT) systems, screen-savers frequently interrupt images theatre staff are not routinely available deactivate screen-saver. This prolongs time patient affects quality of care provided. aim this improvement project was improve availability intraoperatively.Data were collected from all theatres at two...