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Research Development
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Aim To assess whether this change of practice had an effect on the infection rate in hip fracture surgery. Method An audit was conducted to assess the re-operation rate on hip fracture patients over the three months of the initial “lockdown” (23rd March to 23rd May 2020) and compared to the 2..
Published: | 12/10/2021 |
Authors: | Hillier D, MacDonald S, Emms N, Howard N |
Purpose We sought to evaluate our consecutive series of knee-implant arthrodesis patients for failed total knee arthroplasties with medium term clinical and radiographic outcomes. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of a consecutive series of 4 patients (average age, 75 years; range, 69–79) with failed knee arthroplasties and deficient extensor mechanism who underwent..
Published: | 23/12/2019 |
Authors: | Matar HE, Stritch P, Emms N |
Abstract Constrained acetabular components are used as a salvage option for unstable total hip arthroplasties particularly in elderly low demand patients. Their indications include multiple failed revisions with abductor deficiency, neurologic or neuromuscular impairment, recurrent dislocations where the cause of instability cannot be identified despite well-aligned components. Failure of these..
Published: | 23/12/2019 |
Authors: | Matar HE, Stritch P, Emms N |
Abstract In this review, we assess the effects of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) following primary hip and knee replacement surgery with a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint, and Muscle Trauma Group's Specialized Registry on June 12, 2018; the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (..
Published: | 23/12/2019 |
Authors: | Matar HE, Emms N |
Abstract Interprosthetic femur fractures between total hip and total knee replacements are challenging injuries with rising incidence. Stability of the either implants, quality, and quantity of remaining bone as well as patients' comorbidities play an important role in operative management. Open reduction and internal fixation, advanced revision arthroplasty techniques, and..
Published: | 24/12/2018 |
Authors: | Emms N, Matar HE, Stritch P |
Matar, HE; Stritch, P; Emms, N . (2018).Calcific myonecrosis: imaging and radiographic findings. British journal of hospital medicine . 79 (11), p654
Published: | 29/11/2018 |
Authors: | Emms N, Matar HE, Stritch P |
Abstract Infection following total knee replacement surgery is a challenging and devastating complication. Clinical assessment including history, examination, radiographs, blood tests and knee aspirations helps to establish the diagnosis. Revision surgery is typically required to eradicate infection and restore function. This has traditionally been performed through two-stage revision surgery, although..
Published: | 24/09/2018 |
Authors: | Emms N, Matar HE, Stritch P |
Purpose To evaluate clinical outcomes of two-stage revision arthroplasty for managing infected knee arthroplasties in significantly compromised patients (host-C). Methods This was a prospective consecutive series of two-stage revisions of infected total knee arthroplasties in host-C-type patients with a minimum 2-year follow-up using objective and patient-reported outcome measures. Thirteen consecutive..
Published: | 20/09/2018 |
Authors: | Emms N, Matar HE, Stritch P |
Abstract Infected total hip replacements pose a diagnostic and management challenge. Careful history, clinical examination, blood tests, plain radiographs and hip aspiration are all part of the clinical assessment. International consensus on establishing the diagnosis helps surgeons to formulate management plans. Management strategies include debridement and prosthesis retention, single-stage revision,..
Published: | 05/06/2018 |
Authors: | Emms N, Matar HE, Stritch P |
Abstract Calcific myonecrosis is a rare benign condition affecting mainly the muscles of a single leg compartment. It is thought to follow a history of trauma with a latent period of years. Patients present with a slowly growing mass. Differential diagnosis from a malignant tumour can be made from the..
Published: | 16/05/2018 |
Authors: | Connolly S, Emms N, Matar HE, Stritch P |
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