Outcomes of primary total hip arthroplasty in patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndromes.

Background: The Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and patients classically present with hypermobility, skin hyper-elasticity, blood vessel fragility and atrophic scarring. Due to hypermobility, disorders such as joint pain and early arthritis are common. The aim of this study was to assess clinical and radiological outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with EDS treated in a high volume orthopaedic centre.

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome: focused shockwave therapy versus an ultrasound guided injection: a randomised control trial.

Background: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common problem with an incidence of 1.8-5.6 per 1000 population.

Soft Tissue Radiological Knee (SToRK) Index: An observational cohort study to produce an index that quantifies the magnitude of soft tissue around the knee using standard radiographs.

Introduction: The soft tissue envelope around the knee can have an impact on the ease of performing surgery such as total knee replacement (TKR). BMI is often used in planning theatre time but may be a poor indicator of the soft tissue around the knee due to varying distribution of adipose tissue. Radiological images directly show the soft tissue.

A microbiological assessment of sterile surgical helmet systems using particle counts and culture plates: recommendations for safe use whilst scrubbing.

Background: Infection occurs in 2-4% of arthroplasty cases, and identifying potential sources of infection can help to reduce infection rates. The aim of this study was to identify the impact and potential for the contamination of hands and gowns whilst scrubbing using sterile surgical helmet systems (SSHSs).

Methods: A colony-forming unit (cfu) is a pathogenic particle of 0.

Prophylactic proton pump inhibitors in femoral neck fracture patients - A life - and cost-saving intervention.

Introduction Acute gastrointestinal stress ulceration is a common and serious complication of trauma. Prophylactic proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine receptor antagonists have been used in poly-trauma, burns and head and spinal injuries, as well as on intensive care units, for the prevention of acute gastric stress ulcers. Methods We prospectively studied the use of prophylactic PPIs in with femoral neck fracture patients, gathering data on all acute gastric ulcer complications, including coffee-ground vomiting, malena and haematemesis.