Comparison of acute outcomes from elective total hip replacements and after fragility femoral neck fractures in nonagenarians.

Background: Hip hemiarthroplasty has traditionally been used to treat displaced femoral neck fractures in older, frailer patients whilst total hip replacements (THR) have been reserved for younger and fitter patients. However, not all elderly patients are frail, and some may be able to tolerate and benefit from an acute THR. Nonagenarians are a particularly heterogenous subpopulation of the elderly, with varying degrees of independence.

Ethical issues when using digital biomarkers and artificial intelligence for the early detection of dementia.

Dementia poses a growing challenge for health services but remains stigmatized and under-recognized. Digital technologies to aid the earlier detection of dementia are approaching market. These include traditional cognitive screening tools presented on mobile devices, smartphone native applications, passive data collection from wearable, in-home and in-car sensors, as well as machine learning techniques applied to clinic and imaging data.

The impact of electronic pathways and digital systems on neck of femur fracture outcomes globally: a systematic review.

Introduction: Electronic pathways (e-pathways) and digital systems are novel interventions with several uses in healthcare, ranging from clinical decision support systems to checklists for care delivery. Their application in the management of neck of femur (NOF) fractures is evolving and they may play a key role in facilitating improvements in care delivery. The primary aim of this review was to outline the impact of e-pathways/digital systems on NOF fracture outcomes.

Systemic medical complications following joint replacement: a review of the evidence.

Introduction: Arthroplasty procedures are commonly performed in the UK. Informed consent is required for each procedure. To obtain informed consent the patient and their surgeon should discuss the risks and benefits of the proposed operation.

Quotation errors related to the wound management of open lower limb fractures (WOLLF) randomized clinical trial.

Purpose: We assessed the accuracy of quotations in the published literature of the Wound Management of Open Lower Limb Fractures (WOLLF) Randomized Clinical Trial.

Methods: A literature search was performed to identify all citations of WOLLF from 2018 to 2021. Duplicate papers, non-English language papers, textbooks, technical tip videos, Ph.