Publications by authors named "L Pitt"
Article Synopsis
- A scoping review highlights the lack of guidance for long-term follow-up after elbow arthroplasty, prompting a study on the effectiveness of regular surveillance for identifying failing implants.
- The research analyzed data from 97 elbow arthroplasties performed between 2013 and 2022, revealing that most patients attended follow-up appointments, with special attention on revisions needed after one year.
- Ultimately, the study established surveillance as valuable, successfully identifying all cases of failed implants that required revisions within the designated follow-up period.
Article Synopsis
- - The survey aimed to identify factors influencing patients' decisions to have rotator cuff repair surgery from clinicians' viewpoints.
- - Results showed younger patients with larger, traumatic tears and high pain/functional demands were more likely to choose surgery, while older patients, diabetics, and smokers were less likely to do so.
- - Clinicians noted that patient expectations about the need for surgery significantly impact their willingness to undergo the procedure, highlighting the complexity of the decision-making process.
Background: The Discovery Elbow System (DES) utilizes a polyethylene bearing within the ulnar component. An exchange bearing requires preoperative freezing and implantation within 2 minutes of freezer removal to allow insertion. We report our outcomes and experience using this technique.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Once a decision to undergo rotator cuff repair surgery is made, patients are placed on the waiting list. It can take weeks or months to receive surgery. There has been a call to move from waiting lists to 'preparation' lists to better prepare patients for surgery and to ensure it remains an appropriate treatment option for them.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Published scoping review has identified evidence paucity related to long-term follow-up of shoulder arthroplasty. We aim to report effectiveness of elective primary shoulder arthroplasty surveillance in identifying failing implants requiring revision.
Methods: A prospective database recording shoulder arthroplasty and subsequent follow-up surveillance in a shoulder unit was analyzed.