Satisfaction rates, function, and return to activity following young adult total hip arthroplasty.

Aims: Young adults undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) largely have different indications for surgery, preoperative function, and postoperative goals compared to a standard patient group. The aim of our study was to describe young adult THA preoperative function and quality of life, and to assess postoperative satisfaction and compare this with functional outcome measures.

Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis of young adults (aged < 50 years) undergoing THA between May 2018 and May 2023 in a single tertiary centre was undertaken.

Short term clinical and patient reported outcomes following Virtual Fracture Clinic management of fifth metatarsal fractures.

Introduction: Fracture clinics are experiencing increased referrals and decreased capacity. Virtual fracture clinics (VFC) are an efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution for specified injury presentations. There is currently a lack of evidence to support the use of a VFC model in the management of 5th metatarsal base fractures.

Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Lower Extremity Amputations Undergoing Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

Background: Joint replacement following amputation is scarcely reported. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes (PROMS) and revision rates among lower extremity amputees undergoing total hip (THA) or knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort analysis of lower extremity amputees undergoing THA/TKA between August 2002 and August 2022 in a single tertiary center.

The learning preferences of aspiring orthopaedic surgeons in the UK.

Background/aims: The workload of orthopaedic trainees is rapidly increasing at the expense of training. Trainees are expected to assimilate large quantities of information efficiently. This prospective cohort study explores the learning styles, resource preferences and educational needs of aspiring orthopaedic trainees.

The Experiences, Influences and Concerns of Future Orthopaedic Surgeons: Comparing Uk and non-UK Perspectives.

Aims/background: This study aims to identify and analyse the factors that influence or discourage junior doctors in the UK and across the world from wanting to pursue a career in orthopaedics.

Methods: A prospective, cohort study was carried out via an online questionnaire targeted at aspiring orthopaedic surgeons.

Results: A total of 654 respondents met inclusion criteria; 370 (56.

Separation Surgery, Fixation With Carbon-Fiber Implants, and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Oligometastatic Spinal Disease.

The management of spinal metastases focuses on reducing symptoms and protecting the spinal cord, historically involving extracorporeal radiotherapy alone. The use of separation surgery techniques alongside high-dose radiotherapy to treat spinal metastases is a novel concept and has changed the treatment paradigm. Additionally, titanium implants have been increasingly used in cases of metastatic spinal tumours requiring adjuvant stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT).

Diversity in surgery: the perceptions of aspiring surgeons.

Background/aims: This study aimed to explore definitions of diversity, and views and attitudes towards diversity in healthcare among future generations of surgical trainees.

Methods: This was a prospective, cohort study via an online questionnaire during a virtual, nationwide surgical course, targeted at aspiring surgeons.

Results: Out of 202 participants, 166 met the inclusion criteria.