Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Danish version of the knee outcome survey - activities of daily living scale in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Background: The Knee Outcome Survey - Activities of Daily Living Scale (KOS-ADLS) is a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) developed to assess symptoms and functional limitations in patients with various knee disorders. The aim of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the KOS-ADLS to Danish and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Danish version (KOS-ADLS-DK) in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

Methods: The KOS-ADLS was translated and culturally adapted to Danish in accordance with recommended guidelines.

Information needs and preferences of patients with an ankle fracture: User involvement study creating an mHealth solution.

Objective: The aim of this study was to employ a user-driven participatory design (PD) approach to develop an mHealth solution that addresses patients' information needs after surgical or non-surgical treatment for an ankle fracture.

Methods: Patients with an ankle fracture and health care professionals along the treatment pathway in both the hospital and municipality participated in four workshops (WS).

Results: We found that patients with an ankle fracture need information on topics such as "a typical course," "bandages and assistive devices," "what can I feel," "what may I do," "what to usually worry about," "medicine," "tips and tricks," and "contact information.

Early versus late weight-bearing in operatively treated ankle fractures with syndesmotic injury: A systematic review.

Background: Over the past 30 years, several studies have compared early weight-bearing versus late weight-bearing following open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures; however, no review strictly including patients with ankle fractures and complete syndesmotic disruption has been performed.

Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to compare early versus late weight-bearing following surgery for ankle fracture with syndesmotic injury regarding clinical and patient-reported outcomes.

Methods: A comprehensive search strategy was applied to the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and PubMed databases from their inception to the 17th of January 2022.

Patients' perspectives on everyday life after hip fracture: A longitudinal interview study.

Background: The duration of the recovery process after hip fracture varies considerably, and patients' perspectives on everyday life may change over time. Our aim was to explore the impact of a hip fracture on elderly patients' everyday life from their perspective and at different time points.

Methods: This was a longitudinal interview study.

Tranexamic Acid: When is It Indicated in Orthopaedic Surgery?

Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been studied extensively during the last 5-8 years. It inhibits clot dissolution during surgery and can therefore reduce blood loss. However, there has been concern that this could result in more frequent complications, specifically in terms of thromboembolic events.

Patients perspective on treatment and early rehabilitation after an ankle fracture: A longitudinal qualitative study.

Worldwide, ankle fractures are among the most common fractures encountered in emergency departments. To inform healthcare professionals about what is important to patients when organizing an individualized, high-quality treatment plan, patient perspectives on treatment, care, and early rehabilitation are highly relevant. This longitudinal interview study aims to explore the perspectives of patients with surgically (ST) and conservatively (CT) treated ankle fractures within ten days and six weeks after an ankle fracture.