Salvage Total Hip Replacement for Failed Proximal Femoral Fracture Fixation.

Introduction: Salvage arthroplasty for failed proximal femoral fracture fixation is a complex procedure. This involves the removal of the primary failed or broken implant followed by a hip joint replacement procedure. The complications and technical difficulties associated with these surgeries are often difficult to anticipate.

Peri-Operative Hypothermia in Trauma Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis at a Busy District General Hospital Within the National Health Service (NHS).

Introduction:  Perioperative hypothermia is defined as a patient's core body temperature of less than 36°C, which can lead to several complications. Even mild hypothermia increases the incidence of post-operative wound infection, post-operative ischaemic cardiac events and intra-operative blood loss and prolongs post-operative recovery. It is, hence, essential to maintain and provide normothermia during the perioperative phases for optimal surgical results and patient satisfaction.

Displaced Pediatric Supracondylar Fracture (Gartland Type II and III): The Impact of Wire Fixation Type.

Introduction Supracondylar fractures are common in children. Percutaneous K-wire fixation is an accepted standard treatment for displaced supracondylar fractures in children, but the ideal wire configuration remains controversial. This study aimed to review the radiographic outcome and complications of Gartland type II and type III supracondylar fractures treated by the crossed and lateral K-wire fixation.

Development of a New Knee Arthroscopy Operative Proforma Saving Thousands of British Pounds.

Coding inaccuracies in documentation of surgical procedures misrepresent the productivity of departments, with harmful fiscal consequences and detract from effective clinical governance. We aimed to assess the extent of this within our centres.  We retrospectively analysed the operative records of 34 patients from two centres over a period of a month, undergoing varying arthroscopic knee operations.

Between a rock and a hard place: retained appendicolith causing a mechanical small bowel obstruction.

Here we report an unusual case of small bowel obstruction, preluded by an unremarkable presentation of appendicitis. The small bowel obstruction subsequently diagnosed involved deposition of an appendicolith within the small bowel. Radiographic features of this incident are discussed along with its pathomechanics.