The Changing Characteristics of Arthroplasty Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is among the most common operations performed worldwide, with global volumes on the rise. It is important to understand if the characteristics of this patient population are changing over time for resource allocation and surgical planning. The purpose of this study is to examine how this patient population has changed between 2003 and 2017.

Management of lower limb fractures in patients with spinal cord injuries.

Background: Low-energy fractures of the lower limb in patients post spinal cord injury (SCI) present significant management challenges. This is the first Australian study to review the experience from a tertiary referral SCI centre and aims to identify trends and suggest therapeutic options.

Methods: Retrospective review over a 5-year period in patients with SCI treated for a lower limb fragility fracture.

Cost Comparison of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum and Fasciectomy for Treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture in the Australian Health System.

Background: Dupuytren's disease results in contracted cords in the hand that lead to deformity and disability. Current treatment options include fasciectomy and an injectable, collagenase clostridium histolyticum. No cost comparison studies have been published within the Australian health care environment.