Neurosurgery in Australia's Top End: the lifesaving advantages of developing sustainable neurosurgical care in rural and remote regions.

Objective: The authors' goal was to perform a retrospective audit of all emergency cranial neurosurgery performed at the Royal Darwin Hospital in the first 5 years of the unit and to compile their data in a similar fashion to an earlier study titled "Emergency Neurosurgery in Darwin: Still the Generalist Surgeons' Responsibility," which was published in 2015.

Methods: All emergency cranial neurosurgery performed by a neurosurgeon between 2017 and 2021 was identified. Data were extracted from the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre database.

Implementing good life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in australian public hospitals. Part 1: Feasibility.

Background: Literature reporting positive outcomes from the Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D®) program in Australia mainly involves patients attending private physiotherapy services.

Objective: Evaluate the feasibility of implementing GLA:D® in Australian public hospitals.

Design: Implementation study in three metropolitan tertiary public hospitals over six months.

Implementing good life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 2: Service providers' perceptions.

Background: Previous literature has reported the successful implementation of the Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D®) program into predominantly private practice settings. There may be unique challenges present within the public hospital setting that influence GLA:D® implementation in public health.

Objective: Explore the attitudes and experiences of service providers directly involved in implementing GLA:D® in Australian public tertiary hospitals.

"It's like a nail being driven in the ankle": A qualitative study of individuals' lived experiences to inform a core domain set for ankle osteoarthritis.

Objectives: Explore individuals' lived experience with ankle osteoarthritis and to identify health-related domains for ankle osteoarthritis based on the perspectives of people living with the condition, as an initial step to address the International Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis Consortium's recommendation to develop a core domain set for ankle osteoarthritis.

Methods: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted. Interviews were undertaken with individuals with symptomatic ankle osteoarthritis who were aged ≥35 years.

Anti-inflammatory interleukin 1 receptor antagonist concentration in plasma correlates with blood-brain barrier integrity in the primary lesion area in traumatic brain injury patients.

Purpose: Blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysregulation and pro-inflammatory signalling molecules are secondary factors that have been associated with injury severity and long-term clinical outcome following traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, the association between BBB permeability and inflammation is unknown in human TBI patients. In this study, we investigated whether BBI integrity as measured by Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced (DCE) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) correlates with plasma levels of immunological markers following TBI.

Evaluation of 3D Printed Burr Hole Simulation Models Using 8 Different Materials.

Objective: 3D printing is increasingly used to fabricate three-dimensional neurosurgical simulation models, making training more accessible and economical. 3D printing includes various technologies with different capabilities for reproducing human anatomy. This study evaluated different materials across a broad range of 3D printing technologies to identify the combination that most precisely represents the parietal region of the skull for burr hole simulation.

Pain-related cognitions and emotional distress are not associated with conditioned pain modulation: an explorative analysis of 1142 participants with acute, subacute, and chronic pain.

Reduced conditioned pain modulation (CPM) and psychological distress co-occur frequently in many pain conditions. This study explored whether common negative pain cognitions and emotional factors were related to lower CPM in individuals across the spectrum from acute to chronic pain. Previously collected data on the CPM effect, pain-related cognitions (fear of movement, pain catastrophizing), and emotional distress (depression, anxiety) through questionnaires from 1142 individuals with acute, subacute, or chronic pain were used.

L5 mononeuritis, an uncommon cause of foot drop: illustrative case.

Background: New-onset adult foot drop is commonly encountered in neurosurgical practice and has a broad differential, including radiculopathy, peroneal nerve palsy, demyelinating diseases, and central causes. Etiology is commonly identified with comprehensive history, examination, imaging, and investigations. Despite familiarity with the management of lumbar spondylosis and peroneal nerve compression causes, rare or uncommon presentations of nonsurgical causes are important to consider in order to avoid nonbeneficial surgery.

Reproducibility of the computational fluid dynamic analysis of a cerebral aneurysm monitored over a decade.

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are increasingly utilised to evaluate intracranial aneurysm (IA) haemodynamics to aid in the prediction of morphological changes and rupture risk. However, these models vary and differences in published results warrant the investigation of IA-CFD reproducibility. This study aims to explore sources of intra-team variability and determine its impact on the aneurysm morphology and CFD parameters.

A retrospective cohort study assessing geometrical parameters related to visual deterioration in pituitary macroadenoma.

Purpose: We aim to identify specific parameters that will allow identification of those patients at greater risk of vision loss, specifically variables such as geometry, volume and size of the pituitary tumour.

Methodology: Volume measurements were made with both manual (using the formula width × height × length × 0.5) and video size, sub-voxel interpolation using Brainlab software.

'Burr holes in the bush': Clinician preparedness for undertaking emergency intracranial haematoma evacuation surgery in rural and regional Queensland.

Objectives: Delayed inter-hospital transfers of deteriorating neurotrauma patients from rural and regional hospitals to tertiary centres have seen the need for non-neurosurgeons to undertake emergency intracranial haematoma evacuation surgery locally. In the present study, the authors contributed to the paucity in the literature regarding the widespread availability of cranial access equipment in non-tertiary centres and patient outcomes in Queensland.

Methods: We surveyed delegates (senior theatre nurses or surgical service directors) from rural and regional Queensland hospitals if they were located outside the local catchment of a tertiary centre and had a CT scanner.

Properties and Implementation of 3-Dimensionally Printed Models in Spine Surgery: A Mixed-Methods Review With Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Spine surgery addresses a wide range of spinal pathologies. Potential applications of 3-dimensional (3D) printed in spine surgery are broad, encompassing education, planning, and simulation. The objective of this study was to explore how 3D-printed spine models are implemented in spine surgery and their clinical applications.

Exploring patients' and physiotherapists' visions on modelling treatments and optimising self-management strategies for patellofemoral pain: A future workshop approach.

Objective: To identify challenges confronting patients and physiotherapists in managing patellofemoral pain by seeking their perspectives via generative activities involving critique, ideation and formulating shared visions for future treatments.

Design: Two Future Workshops, Reflexive Thematic Analysis.

Methods: We recruited 8 patients (median age 36 yrs, 4 women) who were experiencing patellofemoral pain and 10 physiotherapists (54 yrs, 8 women) who treated patients with the condition.

Expert-Moderated Peer-to-Peer Online Support Group for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: Mixed Methods Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Study.

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major problem globally. First-line management comprises education and self-management strategies. Online support groups may be a low-cost method of facilitating self-management.

Developing Clinical and Research Priorities for Pain and Psychological Features in People With Patellofemoral Pain: An International Consensus Process With Health Care Professionals.

Objective: To decide clinical and research priorities on pain features and psychological factors in persons with patellofemoral pain.

Design: Consensus development process.

Methods: We undertook a 3-stage process consisting of (1) updating 2 systematic reviews on quantitative sensory testing of pain features and psychological factors in patellofemoral pain, (2) an online survey of health care professionals and persons with patellofemoral pain, and (3) a consensus meeting with expert health care professionals.

Intracranial infected collections and epidemiology in the top end, Northern Territory, Australia. A 10-year case series.

Background: The incidence of intracranial infected collections (IIC) ranges between 0.4 and 1.2/100 000 persons per year.

Properties and Characteristics of Three-Dimensional Printed Head Models Used in Simulation of Neurosurgical Procedures: A Scoping Review.

Background: Intracranial surgery can be complex and high risk. Safety, ethical and financial factors make training in the area challenging. Head model 3-dimensional (3D) printing is a realistic training alternative to patient and traditional means of cadaver and animal model simulation.

Corrigendum to "Exploring translational gaps between basic scientists, clinical researchers, clinicians, and consumers: Proceedings and recommendations arising from the 2020 mine the gap online workshop" [Osteoarthritis Cartilage Open 29 (2021) 100163].

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Exploring translational gaps between basic scientists, clinical researchers, clinicians, and consumers: Proceedings and recommendations arising from the 2020 mine the gap online workshop.

Objective: To provide a summary of the translational gaps in musculoskeletal research as identified in the Mine the Gap workshop and propose possible solutions.

Methods: The Mine the Gap online workshop was hosted on October 14th and 15th, 2020. Five international panels, each comprised of a clinician, clinical researcher and basic scientist, presented gaps and proposed solutions for the themes of biomechanics, pain, biological measurements, phenotypes and imaging.

Associations of foot and ankle characteristics with knee symptoms and function in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis.

Background: Foot and ankle characteristics are associated with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and may also relate to patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). A greater understanding of these characteristics and PFOA, could help to identify effective targeted treatments.

Objectives: To determine whether foot and ankle characteristics are associated with knee symptoms and function in individuals with PFOA.

Can radiographic patellofemoral osteoarthritis be diagnosed using clinical assessments?

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine whether participant characteristics and clinical assessments could identify radiographic osteoarthritis (OA) in individuals with clinically diagnosed, symptomatic patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA).

Methods: Participant characteristics and clinical assessments were obtained from 179 individuals aged 50 years and over with clinically diagnosed symptomatic PFOA, who were enrolled in a randomised trial. Anteroposterior, lateral, and skyline X-rays were taken of the symptomatic knee.

Design, Delivery, Maintenance, and Outcomes of Peer-to-Peer Online Support Groups for People With Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders: Systematic Review.

Background: Online support groups (OSGs) are one way for people with chronic diseases, their family or friends, and health professionals to communicate, gain information, and provide social support. As the number of peer-to-peer OSGs for chronic musculoskeletal conditions grows, it is important to gain insight into the different designs of groups available, who is accessing them, if and how they may be effective, and what strategies are being used to implement or increase consumer engagement.

Objective: The objectives of this systematic review of people with musculoskeletal conditions were to (1) describe the design features (functions, usage options, moderation, and expert input) of peer-to-peer OSGs, (2) describe the characteristics of the individuals using peer-to-peer OSGs, (3) synthesize the evidence on outcomes of participation, and (4) identify strategies used in the delivery and maintenance of OSGs.

Psychological and pain profiles in persons with patellofemoral pain as the primary symptom.

Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is defined biomechanically, but is characterized by features that fit poorly within nociceptive pain. Mechanisms associated with central sensitization may explain why, for some, symptoms appear nociplastic. This study compares psychological and somatosensory characteristics between those with persistent PFP and controls.

Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle Structure and Activation in Individuals With Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Dysfunction of the tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscle is often clinically implicated in many musculoskeletal disorders.

Objective: To systematically review the literature of the TFL muscle to determine whether there are differences in its structure and activation between individuals with and without lower limb musculoskeletal conditions.

Data Sources: A comprehensive search in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINHAL, and LILACS was undertaken from year of inception to 9 July 2019.

Exploring the Characteristics and Preferences for Online Support Groups: Mixed Method Study.

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, disabling, and prevalent disorder. As there is no cure for OA, long-term self-management is paramount. Support groups (SGs) can facilitate self-management among people living with OA.