A comparative prospective cohort health economic analysis comparing ankle fusion, isolated great toe fusion and hallux valgus surgery.

Background: This study assessed the health economics and outcomes of three common foot and ankle operations.

Methods: Between July 2013 and October 2014 all patients undergoing ankle fusion (AF) for osteoarthritis, first metatarsophalangeal joint fusion for osteoarthritis (MF) or hallux valgus surgery (HV) were included. Patients having additional procedures were excluded.

Bridging hard callus at 48 days in an open femoral shaft fracture with segmental defect treated with a first-stage Masquelet technique: I wasn't expecting that.

The Masquelet technique is a strategy for management of segmental bone defects. It is a two-stage procedure that involves inducing a synovial-like membrane that can be used for a bone graft. Segmental bone defects can occur following trauma and can accompany traumatic brain injury.

The effect of becoming a major trauma centre on outcomes for elderly hip fracture patients.

Twenty-two major trauma centres (MTCs) became operational across England on 1st April 2012. The aim of this study was to ascertain whether becoming an MTC has affected outcomes for elderly hip fracture patients at our institution. Eight hundred and twenty-four patients aged ≥60 years who sustained 841 consecutive hip fractures over a two-year period were included.

Skating on thin ice: a study of the injuries sustained at a temporary ice skating rink.

In recent years, ice skating and temporary ice skating rinks have become increasingly popular. Regular elite competitors are known to be at risk of both acute and chronic injuries. It may be postulated that skaters at the temporary rinks are at high risk of acute injuries from falls due to both their lack of expertise and the inherent dangers of ice skating.