13 March 2014

Mechanics and management of Hallux Rigidus

Introduction This condition was first described in 1887 by Davies-Colley,1 who used the term Hallux flexus in referring to the...

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3 February 2014

Effects Of Using Saw-blades On Bone During Orthopaedic Procedures

   Most orthopaedic procedures involve using saw-blades for cutting bones either during arthroplasty or for performing osteotomy and re-alignment procedures....

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3 February 2014

A case study of binary outcome data extraction across three systematic reviews of hip arthroplasty: errors and differences of selection

Abstract Background Data extraction is a key stage in systematic review, yet it is the subject of little research. The...

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19 December 2013

Conference Review

                    SICOT’s 34th Annual Conference took place in Hyderabad, the Indian...

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19 December 2013

Just after Christmas is the worst time to need hip or knee joint replacement

Medical Technology Group calls for fair access for all patients Research from the Medical Technology Group reveals that just after...

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19 December 2013

Power Tools in Orthopaedics – A Comprehensive Review

Why power tools form an integral part of modern orthopaedic surgery   Introduction The use of power tools is intricately...

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22 October 2013

Floor marking of laminar flow areas: does it change theatre practice?

Tweet F Arnaout, A Ismail and P Shewell examine laminar flow areas to help reduce post-operative infections   Abstract Introduction...

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22 October 2013

Influence of navigation system updates on total knee arthroplasty

Tweet Hiroshi Inui et al investigate what bearing navigation software has on clinical outcomes   Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA)...

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