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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 103-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 23 - 23
1 Sep 2021
Lui D Chan J Haleem S Lupu C Bernard J Bishop T Frere G Impey C Maude E
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients were subjected to four weeks of Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE). 124 (Exclusion = 3) Patients were enrolled and assigned to either complete their treatment in one 4-week bout (4WC) (63 patients, Mage = 14.52), or to complete their treatment in two separate fortnightly bouts (2X2WC) (63 patients, Mage = 14.26). Clinical exam, surface topography and Scoliometer readings were compared. The SRS-30 questionnaire before and after treatment was conducted at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months.

Group 1 (4WC) showed significant improvements from baseline (Pre-3.73 – Post 3.9; p=0.026) after the course of treatment, and showed significant improvements at 12 months follow up in Mental Health (p=0.006), Aggregate score (p= 0.005) and Satisfaction score (p=0.011). Satisfaction score remained statistically significant at 18 months follow up (p=0.016). Group 2 (2X2WC) did not record a significant improvement from baseline (p=0.058); however, showed significant improvements in self-image (p=0.013). There was no statically significant difference in SRS scores with respect to follow up time.

We conclude that Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) is a successful non-invasive therapy for AIS. The modified Schroth technique (ScolioGold) shows significant improvement in SRS30 scores with the 4-week intensive course that are sustained at a 2 year follow up.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_17 | Pages 21 - 21
1 Dec 2018
Harrison C Alvand A Chan J West E Matthews P Taylor A Giele H McNally M Ramsden A
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Aim

A number of orthopaedic strategies have been described for limb salvage following periprosethic joint infection (PJI). However, this is often only possible with concomitant soft tissue reconstruction in the form of flap coverage. The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term clinical outcome of patients who underwent pedicled gastrocnemius flap coverage as part of their treatment for knee PJI.

Method

We performed a retrospective review of all patients undergoing gastrocnemius muscle transfer with split thickness skin grafting as part of their treatment for knee PJI at a tertiary referral centre between 1994 and 2015. Data recorded included patient characteristics, orthopaedic procedure, microbiology result and antimicrobial management. Outcome measures included flap failure, infection recurrence, amputation, functional outcome (Oxford knee score; OKS) and mortality.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_22 | Pages 3 - 3
1 Dec 2017
Ramsden A Chan J Millar R McNally M
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Free tissue transfer is an important tool in successful reconstruction of chronic osteomyelitis but can be challenging due to extensive scarring. Our unit follows a multidisciplinary approach including excision of osteomyelitis and immediate microvascular soft-tissue reconstruction simultaneously with orthopaedic reconstruction. We aim to evaluate the success of free tissue transfer and disease recurrence in patients with chronic osteomyelitis.

Method

This is a retrospective consecutive cohort study between 2010–2015 inclusive by a single microvascular surgeon in a single centre. All patients had one stage excision of osteomyelitis, orthopaedic reconstruction and microvascular soft tissue reconstruction, with a minimum follow-up period of 1 year.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXIX | Pages 114 - 114
1 Sep 2012
Chan J Chandrasekar C Yin Q
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Aim

The aim of this study was to review the referral pattern of Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS) in the Mersey region. We were interested in the referrals that came from other specialties [not primary care] and how they were managed before being finally referred on to the Tumour Unit.

Methods

This was a retrospective review of 175 patients with a histological diagnosis of a STS. Case notes were reviewed and information was collected about the management by the first referred specialty doctor and the length of time to be referred to the specialist unit.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 92-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 293 - 293
1 May 2010
Ong J Chan J Avalos G Regan P Mccann J Groake A Kelly J
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Introduction: Patients can vary widely in their illness perceptions and subsequently, the manner in which they respond and adapt to health threats. A patient’s perception about his/her hand injury may explain their health behaviours such as adherence to post-operative therapy, coping, emotional response and eventual clinical outcome.

Aims: To examine illness beliefs in patients with hand injuries in the acute trauma setting.

Methods: The disability and severity of injury were determined using the DASH questionnaire and HISS score. The revised Illness Perception Questionnaire(IPQR) was used to explore the patient’s illness perception.

Results: Fifty seven patients were recruited. There was no correlation between the DASH and HISS scores, or their correlation with the different components of the IPQ-R scores. The cohort was optimistic about their treatment and duration of recovery. There was some evidence to suggest that patients with more severe injury were over-optimistic about recovery. Beliefs of negative consequences, chronic, cyclical duration and low illness coherence were linked with negative emotional response. Female patients and dominant hand injuries reported higher subjective disability.

Conclusions: The lack of correlations suggests that illness perceptions were not influenced by the severity of the injury. Patients in this cohort were optimistic about recovery, particularly in those with more severe injury (over-optimistic). These findings suggest that there could be a role for psychological intervention in hand injury. Longitudinal research is needed to evaluate illness beliefs in hand injury during the post-operative period.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 90-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 217 - 217
1 Jul 2008
Trehan R Chan J Helipern G Packham I Marsh G Knibb A
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Objective: This is a prospective, randomised, double blind trial to assess the effectiveness of intrathecal fentanyl in the relief of post-operative pain in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery.

Method: 60 patients were recruited. All received our standard analgesic regime with morphine PCA via a syringe driver. They were electronically randomised to two groups – one received 15 micrograms of fentanyl intathecally; the other had nothing. The fentanyl was administered by the operating surgeon under direct vision at the end of the procedure.

All patients were monitored in recovery for two hours. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores were assessed at 2, 4, 24 and 48 hours post-op. The time to first bolus delivery of PCA was recorded as was the total amount of morphine PCA used. Both patient and assessor were blinded.

Results: The patients randomised to receive fentanyl showed a significant decrease in their mean VAS pain scores for the first 24 hours. Their time to first bolus of PCA was significantly increased. They also used 40% less morphine PCA (p< 0.05 in all cases). None of the patients suffered respiratory compromise requiring treatment and they all left recovery after 2 hours to be nursed on the general ward.

Conclusion: Intrathecal fentanyl is effective at reducing post-operative pain and PCA morphine use after lumbar spinal surgery. We support its use over morphine because of the reduced incidence of respiratory complications and the ability to nurse patients on a general ward.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 88-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 300 - 300
1 May 2006
Trehan R Chan J Marsh G
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Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath is usually benign in nature but their tendency to recur is well known, this cause problems for surgeons and there is always a puzzle in determining the appropriate therapy. This study was done to highlight characteristics, differential diagnosis and current options of treatment for giant cell tumour of tendon sheath.

We report two cases treated at our hospital. Both are females, one of 24 years while other was 65 years at the time of diagnosis. First patient had incidental associated benign teratoma of ovary as well. One tumour was of thumb in non dominant hand while in older patient it was at distal interphalangeal joint of ring finger in dominant hand. Both presented with history of slowly growing painful swelling, they were treated with local excision but in both patients there was an aggressive local recurrence. Revision surgery was performed with wider local excision. There was no recurrence this time.

Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath is mostly benign condition but need to be differentiated from serious conditions like clear cell sarcoma. Therapy of choice is local excision. Wider excision after surgery should be reconsidered where microscopic examination reveals a lesion with characteristics suggestive of potential aggressive behaviour. A literature review and discussion of salient diagnostic and treatment issues is included.