Publications by authors named "B Twaddle"

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the mid-term effectiveness of a return to sport (RTS) test in relation to preventing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) re-rupture and contralateral ACL injury following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Furthermore, this study aimed to assess the timing of passing a, RTS-test after surgery, and the effect age has on RTS outcomes.

Methods: Patients undergoing ACLR between August 2014 and December 2018 took an RTS-test following rehabilitation.

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Background: Anterior glenohumeral instability occurs most commonly in those aged 15-29, with 72% of individuals younger than 22 years suffering recurrent episodes; collision athletes are at particular risk. In the setting of subcritical glenoid bone loss, arthroscopic Bankart repair is widely used despite concerns of recurrent dislocations when compared with open techniques. Furthermore, indications for bone-block procedures are evolving with the Latarjet procedure being favored amongst recent authors as a primary stabilization method in elite and contact athletes.

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Study Design: Systematic review.

Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, ultimately resulting in paralysis and death. The condition is considered to be caused by a complex interaction between environmental and genetic factors.

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Background: Failure rates of up to 20% have been reported after fasciotomy for chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS). There is some evidence that postoperative failure and complication rates are higher in the posterior compartments of the lower leg than the anterolateral compartments. Isolated compartment surgery may put patients at risk of requiring revision surgery because of the risk of developing posterior compartment disease.

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Background: We identified common morphologies of tibial plateau fractures that arise with multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs), and investigated the relationship of the fracture with ligament tears. We also evaluated the correlation of 3 tibial plateau fracture classification systems (Schatzker, AO, and Duparc).

Methods: Over a 2-year period, a single orthopaedic surgeon at our institution managed 90 MLKIs.

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