Combined quadriceps lengthening (using an external ring fixator) and patellar tendon reconstruction (using a tendoachilles allograft) in a case of chronic patellar tendon rupture: A case report.

Background: Patellar tendon rupture is an infrequent and debilitating condition, which if left untreated, is complicated by quadriceps contracture and patella alta. This results in reduced function of the knee extensor mechanism including extension lag, reduced range of motion (ROM), chronic knee pain, and frequent falls. Early primary repair has good results in most cases and is performed by opposing and suturing the tendon ends.

Conservative treatments for greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a systematic review.

Background: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) can have a significant effect on quality of life.

Aim: To evaluate the conservative treatments for GTPS.

Design: This systematic review assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for non-randomised studies of interventions.

Distributed leadership, team working and service improvement in healthcare.

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the introduction of distributed leadership and team working in a therapy department in a healthcare organisation and to explore the factors that enabled the introduction to be successful.

Design/methodology/approach: This paper used a case study methodology. Qualitative and quantitative information was gathered from one physiotherapy department over a period of 24 months.