What outcomes are important to people with foot and ankle disorders in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases? An OMERACT qualitative interview study across four continents.

Background: The foot and ankle are frequently affected in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), yet there is a lack of high-quality evidence to determine the effectiveness of treatments. Outcomes in research are often inconsistently measured, impeding evidence synthesis. Additionally, clinical decisions are based on research outcomes, but these are not always regarded as important by people with RMDs.

Outcomes of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Custom Femoral Stems in Patients With Secondary Hip Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.

Background: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of custom femoral stems in primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for patients with secondary osteoarthritis with abnormal hip anatomy.

Methods: Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, databases were systematically searched for studies published on primary THA utilizing custom femoral stems. Inclusion criteria were studies on patients with secondary osteoarthritis receiving custom stems, with outcomes including implant survival, revision rates, and functional scores.

Patient and Health Professional's Perspectives of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography.

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a major challenge for surgical teams and patients following an orthopedic surgical procedure. There is limited understanding on patient and health professional's perception of PJI. The aim of this study was to examine the literature to better understand the perspectives of patients, and those who manage PJI.

Femoral tunnel enlargement after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is common and can be monitored using plain radiographs.

Introduction: medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLr) is a common surgical procedure for treating patellar instability. Grafts can be fixed to the femur using a bone-tunnel technique with an interference screw. However, this may lead to femoral tunnel enlargement (FTE) post-operatively.

An Analysis of Publicly Available National Health Service Information Leaflets for Patients With Shoulder Osteoarthritis.

Background: Shoulder osteoarthritis is a common cause of pain, disability and difficulty sleeping. Patient information leaflets are produced by NHS Trusts with the aim of informing patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify and describe the non-surgical management of people with shoulder osteoarthritis according to publicly available information leaflets produced by NHS Trusts.

Factors Influencing Outcomes of Trauma Patients Transferred in Trauma Systems by Air or Ground Ambulance: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: This systematic review aims to determine the effectiveness of ambulance transportation versus helicopter transportation on mortality for trauma patients.

Methods: A systematic review of published and unpublished databases (to August 2023) was performed. Studies, reporting mortality, for people who experienced trauma and were transported to a trauma unit by ambulance or helicopter were eligible.

Post-operative periprosthetic femoral fractures in England: Patient profiles and short-term outcomes.

Background And Objective: Post-operative periprosthetic femoral fractures (POPFF) present a growing challenge for healthcare services, but there are limited national data on patient profiles, short-term outcomes, and post-discharge follow-up. We aimed to fill these gaps.

Methods: Using Hospital Episode Statistics (HES), we identified POPFF discharges from hospitals in England for patients aged 18 and above between April 2016 and December 2022.

Efficacy of transdermal anti-inflammatory patches for musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

To determine the efficacy of transdermal anti-inflammatory patches in the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain. A comprehensive search of: Cochrane Central register of controlled trials, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL and PubMed, for studies using transdermal anti-inflammatory patches vs placebo for management of musculoskeletal pain, e.g.

Occupational support following arthroplasty of the lower limb (OPAL): trial protocol for a UK-wide phase III randomised controlled trial.

Background: In the UK, one in four patients are in work at the time of their hip or knee replacement surgery. These patients receive little support about their return to work (RTW). There is a need for an occupational support intervention that encourages safe and sustained RTW which can be integrated into National Health Service practice.

Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of the 'Outdoor' mobility intervention for older adults after hip fracture.

Background: A high proportion of patients do not regain outdoor mobility after hip fracture. Rehabilitation explicitly targeting outdoor mobility is needed to enable these older adults to recover activities which they value most. The overarching aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial which aims to assess the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of an intervention designed to enable recovery of outdoor mobility among older adults after hip fracture (the OUTDOOR intervention).

Combined Hip and Knee Strengthening Compared With Knee Strengthening for Individuals With Lateral Patellar Dislocation: A Single-blind, Superiority, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To investigate whether a combined hip and knee muscle strengthening program is superior to a knee strengthening program for people after lateral patellar dislocation (LPD).

Design: Single-blind, superiority, randomized controlled trial with 48 weeks follow-up.

Setting: Physiotherapy out-patient clinic.

Non-surgical management of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction- a UK survey.

Background: Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) is commonly seen within musculoskeletal care. The condition's prevalence and management is poorly understood. This study aims to demonstrate current practice by multi-professional clinicians across the United Kingdom within the National Health Service.

Proactive review for people with diabetes in hospital: a cluster randomised feasibility trial with process evaluation, protocol V3.1.

Background: Diabetes inpatient specialist services vary across the country, with limited evidence to guide service delivery. Currently, referrals to diabetes inpatient specialists are usually 'reactive' after diabetes-related events have taken place, which are associated with an increased risk of morbidity/mortality and increased length of hospital stay. We propose that a proactive diabetes review model of care, delivered by diabetes inpatient specialist nurses, may contribute to the prevention of such diabetes-related events and result in a reduction in the risk of harm.

Meniscal Transplant surgery or Optimised Rehabilitation full randomised trial (MeTeOR2): a study protocol.

Introduction: Pain and disability after meniscectomy can be a substantial lifelong problem. There are few treatment options, especially for young people. Non-surgical management (rehabilitation) is an option but increasingly surgeons are performing meniscal allograft transplants (MATs) for these individuals.

Understanding the demographics, training experiences and decision-making practices of UK triage nurses.

Background: International research suggests that triage nurses' decision-making practices and training experiences vary significantly across emergency departments (EDs). However, there does not appear to be similar research published in the UK. Understanding factors, such as demographics, training and decision-making could provide a picture of triage nurses working in UK EDs, identify the interventions required to improve practice and inform further research.

Patho-morphology of patellar instability in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Children and adolescents have the highest incidence of patellar instability among the population. We aimed to identify patho-morphological and epidemiological factors associated with patellar instability, and to identify factors predisposing to recurrence in children and adolescents.

Methods: Published and unpublished literature databases, conference proceedings and the reference lists of included studies were searched to the 14th of March 2024.

Fear-avoidant beliefs and behaviours after upper limb fracture in older people: a systematic review and meta-ethnography.

Purpose: This systematic review aimed to understand older people's perspectives of associated fear-avoidant beliefs following upper limb fracture.

Methods: Published and unpublished literature databases were systematically searched from inception to 1st April 2023. Qualitative studies reporting the perspectives of fear-avoidant beliefs or behaviours in people who had sustained an upper limb fracture were eligible.

What factors affect early mobilisation following hip fracture surgery: a scoping review.

Objectives: Identify and evaluate factors affecting early mobilisation on the day following hip fracture surgery.

Design: Mixed methods, scoping review.

Data Sources: MEDLINE, AMED, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, APA PsycArticles, ISRCTN, Clinical Trials registry and grey literature accessed in November 2022 with publication dates between 2001 and November 2022.

Hospital-based caregiver intervention for people following hip fracture surgery (HIP HELPER): multicentre randomised controlled feasibility trial with embedded qualitative study in England.

Objectives: To assess the feasibility of conducting a pragmatic, multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT) to test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an informal caregiver training programme to support the recovery of people following hip fracture surgery.

Design: Two-arm, multicentre, pragmatic, open, feasibility RCT with embedded qualitative study.

Setting: National Health Service (NHS) providers in five English hospitals.