UK Foot and Ankle Thromboembolism (UK-FATE).

Aims: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potential complication of foot and ankle surgery. There is a lack of agreement on contributing risk factors and chemical prophylaxis requirements. The primary outcome of this study was to analyze the 90-day incidence of symptomatic VTE and VTE-related mortality in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery and Achilles tendon (TA) rupture.

Retraction: Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair: University Hospital Southampton Experience.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41813.

Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair: University Hospital Southampton Experience.

Introduction The meniscus plays an integral role in the proper functioning of the knee joint. Located between the articular surfaces of the tibia and femur, the meniscus functions to provide stability to the knee joint, even out axial load, absorb shock, and provide some lubrication to the knee joint. Accordingly, treatment of meniscal injuries aims to preserve as much meniscal tissue as possible to avoid the myriad complications that arise from its removal.

Outcomes of the Routine Removal of the Syndesmotic Screw.

Background Ankle joint stabilization with fixation following an injury has been the practice for ankle injuries requiring stabilization. When syndesmotic screws are used to stabilize the ankle joint, the current practice encourages the removal of these screws. However, this study was performed to evaluate the outcomes of patients treated with these screws, with the view to challenging routine screw removal.

Early experience of a local pathway on the waiting time for MRI in patients presenting to a UK district general hospital with suspected cauda equina syndrome.

Aim: This study evaluated the impact of the Salisbury Protocol for Assessment of Cauda Equina Syndrome (SPACES) on the waiting time for MRI in patients presenting with suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome (sCES) within a UK district general hospital.

Patients And Methods: All consecutive patients undergoing an MRI scan in our hospital, for sCES, over a 12 month period, prior to and following the introduction of SPACES, were identified. Patient's gender, age, MRI diagnosis, time from MRI request to imaging and outcome were recorded.