Publications by authors named "N Zreik"
Article Synopsis
- The audit aimed to assess and improve the completeness and accuracy of the National Joint Registry (NJR) dataset specifically for elbow arthroplasty surgeries.
- In a two-phase approach, Phase 1 compared NJR data with NHS England Hospital Episode Statistics (HES), identifying thousands of unmatched and inaccurate records, particularly for radial head arthroplasties (RHAs).
- Phase 2 involved collaboration among 142 NHS hospitals to correct and update records, resulting in an improved completeness of the NJR dataset from 63% to 93% and accuracy from 94% to 98%.
Aims: Unstable and nonreconstructable radial head fractures require radial head arthroplasty (RHA) to restore stability. Multiple implant designs are available with varying survival rates (76 to 97%). There is concern that loosening of the press-fit stems leads to implant failure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of the present study was to investigate the outcomes of wrist arthrodesis with simultaneous soft tissue rebalancing of the digits in the spastic wrist. In 43 wrists (40 patients) the surgical goals, patient selection, procedures and outcomes were assessed. Preoperatively, mean passive extension was to 44° below neutral and only two patients had volitional control.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Personal protective equipment (PPE) may protect health-care workers from COVID-19 infection and limit nosocomial spread to vulnerable hip fracture patients.
Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey amongst orthopaedic trainees to explore PPE practice in 19 hospitals caring for hip fracture patients in the North West of England.
Results: During the second wave of the pandemic, 14/19 (74%) hospitals experienced an outbreak of COVID-19 amongst staff or patients on the orthopaedic wards.
Surgical vs. Nonsurgical Management for Humeral Shaft Fractures; Preference Among Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil
February 2021
Background: Determining trends in managing humeral shaft fractures may help identify variation in practice which might benefit design of clinical guidance. We aimed to determine the practice of members of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) in managing humeral shaft fractures.
Methods And Materials: An electronic survey was sent to members of BESS.