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6-Year clinical results and survival of Copeland Resurfacing hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder in a consecutive series of 279 cases.
(2020-03)Background: Medium-term clinical results and survival of the Copeland resurfacing hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder (CRHA) in a large consecutive group are presented with a comparison of outcomes for underlying pathologies. ... -
A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A randomised controlled trial (the SELF study).
(2015-07)OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy. DESIGN: Multi-centre pragmatic unblinded parallel group ... -
A simple and safe technique for reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint.
(2012-01)Surgical reconstruction of the dislocated acromioclavicular joint often requires exposure and instrumentation of the coracoid. This carries risks to the surrounding neurovascular structures. We present a safe and simple ... -
Accuracy of prognostic scores in decision making and predicting outcomes in metastatic spine disease.
(2012-01)INTRODUCTION: Management of metastatic spinal disease has changed significantly over the last few years. Different prognostic scores are used in clinical practice for predicting survival. The aim of this study was to assess ... -
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Can the Tendon Gap on Ultrasound Scan Predict the Outcome of Functional Rehabilitation Program?
(2020-09)Background and objectives: There is a growing use of functional rehabilitation programs for the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Factors such as patient age and level of activity have been used to guide the decision. ... -
Acromioclavicular joint disruptions: A comparison of two surgical approaches 'hook' and 'rope'
(2018-01)INTRODUCTIONAcromioclavicular joint injuries are common shoulder girdle injuries most commonly resulting from a direct blow to the acromion with the arm adducted. Type-I or type-II acromioclavicular joint injuries can be ... -
Advancing spinal fellowship training: an international multi-centre educational perspective.
(2019-08)PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to review the importance of contemporary spine surgery fellowships and educational strategies to assist with fellowship design and delivery. METHODS: Spine surgery fellowship includes ... -
An epidemiological study of rotator cuff pathology using The Health Improvement Network database.
(2014-03)Little is known about the incidence of rotator cuff pathology or its demographic associations in the general population. We undertook a large epidemiological study of rotator cuff pathology in the United Kingdom using The ... -
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst in the Cervical Spine
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction complicated by pyoderma gangrenosum.
(2012-11)We report a case of pyoderma gangrenosum as a complication of an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in a patient with inflammatory bowel disease, which was misdiagnosed initially as a post-operative wound infection. ... -
Anterolateral surgical approach to the malunited distal radius fracture for corrective osteotomy and bone-graft harvest.
(2013-03)The most common complication after distal radius fractures is union with deformity. When symptomatic, distal radial malunions may require operative intervention. Numerous approaches to the distal radius have been described. ... -
Arachnoiditis following caudal epidural injections for the lumbo-sacral radicular pain.
(2013-12)Caudal epidural steroid injection is a very common intervention in treatment of low back pain and sciatica symptoms. Although extensively used, it is not devoid of complications. A few reports of chemical and infective ... -
Arterial Injury to the Profunda Femoris Artery following Internal Fixation of a Neck of Femur Fracture with a Compression Hip Screw.
(2013-12)We report the case of an 82-year-old woman who developed extensive proximal thigh swelling and persistent anaemia following internal fixation of an extracapsular neck of femur fracture with a dynamic hip screw (DHS). This ... -
Arthroscopically diagnosed scapholunate ligament injuries associated with distal radial fractures: a 13- to 15-year follow-up.
(2015-06)PURPOSE: To evaluate the natural history of untreated complete or partial scapholunate (SL) ligament tears associated with displaced distal radius fractures. METHODS: Between 1995 and 1997, 51 consecutive patients aged < ... -
Assessment of scapholunate instability and review of evidence for management in the absence of arthritis.
(2013-09)Scapholunate ligament tear is a common wrist injury and may lead to degenerative arthritis of the wrist in the long term. We review the assessment and classification of scapholunate instability and discuss the findings ... -
Asymptomatic non-union of capitate 14 years postfracture
(2013-06)We report the unusual complication of non-union 14 years following a capitate fracture in a right-hand dominant man. Our patient fell and sustained an injury to his left wrist 14 years ago. At that time he had a swollen ... -
Atypical presentation of sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease: presentation and surgical management.
(2020-09)Sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease presentation varies greatly between being asymptomatic, acute abscess and chronic sinus. Acute abscess constitutes almost half of the initial presentation of such disease. To our best ... -
Audit of care in patients who sustained rib fractures against a simple scoring system
(2014-01)It is essential that patients who have sustained rib fractures receive an appropriate level of care (as defined by the Intensive Care Society levels 0- 31). This is because of the high mortality in patients who acquire ...
