Identifying Preoperative Predictors for 24-Hour Discharge After Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasties.

Introduction The resumption of elective medical services post-pandemic has brought to the forefront the importance of outpatient arthroplasty services in promoting efficiency and mitigating hospital-acquired infections. This study aimed to identify preoperative factors that predict the success of outpatient lower limb arthroplasty surgeries. Methods Our investigation involved a retrospective review of 606 patients who underwent elective hip and knee arthroplasty.

Covid-19: Exploring medico-legal perceptions amongst orthopaedic surgeons and lawyers.

Introduction: British national guidelines and laws published by the British Orthopaedic Association and the new Coronovirus Act 2020 favoured treatment of trauma and orthopaedic conditions with non-operative alternatives.A survey was developed for both lawyers and trauma and orthopaedic clinicians to gauge their perceptions on guidelines related to protection of trauma and orthopaedic staff, and on prosecution with respect to future claims.

Material And Methods: Sixteen questions were designed for surgeons and 11 questions for lawyers.

An algorithmic approach to shoulder pathology.

Introduction: Shoulder pain is a common presentation in both hospitals and the community. Shoulder pain can result from a number of different pathologies and to manage the shoulder pain, an accurate diagnosis is needed.

Method: An accurate diagnosis can often be made following a detailed history and examination.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Trauma Theatre Efficiency.

Introduction A large transformation in the management of trauma has ensued following the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. There has been an increase in reliance on guidance for decision-making and alterations in the working of the trauma theatre. This has largely been due to the safety measures implemented.

The incidence of venous thromboembolism in total joint replacement during COVID-19 pandemic: has lockdown had an influence?

Aims: As the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic began to dip, restarting elective orthopaedics became a challenge. Protocols including surgery at 'green' sites, self-isolation for 14 days, and COVID-19 testing were developed to minimize the risk of transmission. In this study, we look at risk effects of 14-day self-isolation on the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in our green site hospital among patients undergoing total joint replacement (TJR).

Simultaneous Bilateral Femoral Neck Stress Fracture in a Young Stone Mason.

Unilateral stress fractures of the femoral neck are very uncommon and bilateral involvement is even rarer. They commonly occur in athletes, military recruits, older persons, or individuals with underlying metabolic disorders and very seldom in normal individuals. We present a rare case of simultaneous bilateral fracture neck of femur in a 25-year-old man who came with complaints of pain in bilateral groin for 1 month.

One Month Old Neglected Lisfrancs Fracture Dislocation Treated with Wagner's External Fixator and Percutaneous Screw Fixation : A Case Report.

Introduction: Lisfrancs Fracture dislocation is not commonly seen and it often goes missed leading to numerous complications. We present a case of neglected Lisfrancs fracture dislocation who presented after 1 month and its management.

Case Report: A 27-year-old man came with the complaints of pain and swelling of the right foot following a fall from a motorcycle 1 month back.