1 February 2008

The Role Of Calcium Based Bone Cements

An Introduction to Bioactive Materials in Orthopaedics Metaphyseal defects are a common complication of periarticular trauma, where the cancellous bone...

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1 February 2008

Mixing And Management Of Acrylic Bone Cement

Approximately 6,200 hip and 3,300 knee revision operations (National Joint Registry, 2006) are conducted every year in the UK with...

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1 January 2008

Multi-modal-analgesia For Pain Management After Hallux Valgus Surgery

Background Multi modal pain management has become standard of care especially in day case surgery1. Local anaesthesia applied prior to...

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1 November 2007

The Orthopaedic Industry in 2007 – A Review

JANUARY NHS Private Centres To Take Over Orthopaedic Procedures A controversial start to the year, with the NHS announcing that...

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1 November 2007

The Power Of The Prototype

The spine is a challenging area for surgeons as there is very little space to manoeuvre during surgery and, as...

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1 November 2007

Spinal Tumour Surgery

Introduction Skeletal metastasis is discovered at the time of death in 60% - 70% of patients with malignant tumours out...

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1 October 2007

4th Annual Report – In Figures

The National Joint Registry 4th Annual Report is the formal public report of the National Joint Registry for 1st April...

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1 October 2007

Using Next-generation PACS To Enhance Patient CareAcross The Trust

Virtually every hospital Trust in the UK is exploring the use of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) as a...

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