Publications by authors named "Leo D Baxendale-Smith"
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how long different types of hip replacement stems last, focusing on short stems and standard stems.
- They examined information from 664 patients who received short stems and 698 patients with standard stems over 10 years.
- The results showed that both types of stems had similar survival rates, meaning they worked just as well over the years.
Aims: This study aimed to assess patient risk recall and find risk thresholds for patients undergoing elective forefoot procedures.
Methods: Patients were interviewed in the pre-assessment clinic (PAC) or on day of surgery (DOS); some in both settings. A standardised questionnaire was used for all interviews, regardless of setting.