There are greater incidences of PJIs and overall reoperations following early PFFs compared to late after THA. Surgeons should also consider antiseptic interventions to mitigate the risk of PJI after treatment of early PFF.
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Spent a great 2 days discussing all aspects of periprosthetic fractures in Wrightington. Keep an eye out for the next one! Great to have a friendly meeting with really interesting and challenging topics. Thanks to organisers, delegates, faculty, sponsors @DePuySynthes @Ethicon
Hip arthroscopy works! #ukfashion RCT published in the @TheLancet today. Thanks to all the surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses and especially the patients that made this possible. @WarwickOrtho https://t.co/B0MmfWK9ny
The BOA & @VersusArthritis have written a joint open letter to the Chancellor, prior to Autumn Statement, urging Government to ensure that orthopaedic services are not ‘switched off’ over Winter. Read it here: https://t.co/ks013TNKcM
@Jeremy_Hunt@NHSuk#SavePlannedEssentialCare
Some older kit in Wrightington theatres. Great fun looking through and seeing how kit and techniques have changed over the years. Can anyone ID the kit?
Any senior trainees looking for Revision Arthroplasty fellowship experience for Aug 24-25 please apply on the below link #100revision fellowship #hipreplacement#kneereplacement Please share widely!
Delivery of the new Thackray fellowship board in the centre for hip surgery, just finished my first shift polishing it 😉. The start of a new tradition for what is a great fellowship.
📰 A brand new theatre is to be built at Wrightington Hospital, investing in our ability to reduce waiting lists and further reinforce the hospital’s status as a regional orthopaedic hub.
Read more on our website: https://t.co/DgC0cyyy5O
The top 10 research priorities in problematic hip replacements have been chosen!! Thanks to @LindAlliance@BritishHip@BritOrthopaedic and all the patients, carers and health professionals who contributed their time to the surveys & meetings. Watch this space for the list…..