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A novel technique for the treatment of infected metalwork in orthopaedic patients using skin closure over irrigated negative pressure wound therapy dressings

There has been recent interest in the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NWPT) as an adjunct to parenteral antibiotics in the treatment of infection in orthopaedic patients with metalwork in situ. To address some of the limitations of standard NPWT in this situation, the senior author has developed a modified method of treatment for infected

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The Effect of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on the Progression of Osteoarthritis

Anterior cruciate ligament rupture (ACL) is a common injury, particularly among young sporting adults. Early onset osteoarthritis (OA) can be a devastating and difficult to manage consequence of such an injury. The techniques for reconstructing the ACL are advancing all the time, but the effect that this has on the progression of OA is less well un

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Early results of a variable-angle volar locking plate for distal radius fixation: A bi-centre study

• Conference: South West Orthopaedic Club (SWOC) Autumn Meeting! 21st October 2011


• At: Weston-Super-Mare


• Volume: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br); Vol 94 (Suppl XLII): 13

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Troponin T in hip fracture patients: Prognostic significance for mortality at one year

Hip fractures are common injuries in the elderly, with significant mortality and morbidity from several factors. Many of these patients have cardiac disease, and some develop cardiac complications which may increase mortality. Troponin T is a marker of myocardial injury but can be raised in other conditions. Patients over 60 years admitted with hip

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Outcomes of distal radius fracture fixation with APTUS locking plates and variable angle locking screws

Various methods have been described to treat unsta- ble fractures of the distal radius. In recent times, there has been a surge in the use of volar plating for distal radius fractures. Our paper examines the clinical, functional and radiological outcomes of distal radius fracture fixation with the APTUS locking plates and variable angle locking screws.

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