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Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 84(8): 1-10, 2023 Aug 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37646543

ABSTRACT

Fracture-related infection is a serious complication which can occur following musculoskeletal injury and is associated with significant morbidity. These complications can be challenging to recognise, and experts have provided a clearer definition of fracture-related infection to help with the diagnosis and detection of these infections. This system includes clinical, radiological and laboratory-based diagnostic features which are either confirmatory or suggestive of fracture-related infection. Treatment requires a multifaceted approach with multidisciplinary involvement, and generally a combination of surgical techniques and prolonged antibiotics, the timing and choice of which should be optimised. This article provides an evidence-based review of the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma for the diagnosis and management of fracture-related infections.


Subject(s)
Fractures, Bone , Orthopedics , Humans , Fractures, Bone/complications , Fractures, Bone/diagnosis , Fractures, Bone/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Laboratories
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Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 84(6): 1-6, 2023 Jun 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37364871

ABSTRACT

Musculoskeletal infection in children is challenging to treat, and includes septic arthritis, deep tissue infection, osteomyelitis, discitis and pyomyositis. Delays to diagnosis and management, and under-treatment can be life-threatening and result in chronic disability. The British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma include critical steps in the timely diagnosis and management of acute musculoskeletal infection in children, the principles of acute clinical care and the service delivery requirements to appropriately manage this cohort of patients. Orthopaedic and paediatric services are likely to encounter cases of acute musculoskeletal infection in children and thus an awareness and thorough understanding of the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma guidelines is essential. This article reviews these guidelines and associated published evidence for the management of children with acute musculoskeletal infection.


Subject(s)
Arthritis, Infectious , Discitis , Infections , Osteomyelitis , Pyomyositis , Humans , Child , Osteomyelitis/diagnosis , Osteomyelitis/therapy , Arthritis, Infectious/diagnosis , Arthritis, Infectious/therapy , Pyomyositis/diagnosis , Pyomyositis/therapy
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Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 83(9): 1-9, 2022 Sep 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36193916

ABSTRACT

The forearm is the most common site of fracture in children. At the time of initial assessment, a thorough examination and neurovascular assessment of the limb is necessary. X-rays allow evaluation of the fracture location and type, in addition to the degree of displacement. With the help of intranasal opiates, manipulation of fracture fragments can be performed in the emergency department. Immobilisation in plaster is the gold standard treatment for paediatric forearm fractures where the degree of displacement is within acceptable parameters. Manipulation and casting should be followed by orthogonal radiographs and a repeated neurovascular assessment of the limb. Oral analgesia and safety netting information should be provided on discharge and the child should be reviewed in fracture clinic within a week of the injury. This article reviews the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics for the early management of paediatric forearm fractures that do not require operative management.


Subject(s)
Forearm Injuries , Opiate Alkaloids , Radius Fractures , Child , Forearm , Forearm Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Forearm Injuries/therapy , Humans , Radiography , Radius Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Radius Fractures/therapy
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Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 82(1): 1-9, 2021 Jan 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33512286

ABSTRACT

Urological trauma is frequently encountered in patients with high energy pelvic fractures and can have debilitating long-term sequelae for patients without appropriate multidisciplinary management. Anterior pelvic ring disruption causes a high incidence of bladder rupture and urethral injuries, and initial assessment requires urological tract imaging and emergent bladder drainage before subsequent surgical repair. Pelvic ring disruption requires urgent fixation and should be managed as an open fracture in the context of significant bladder and urethral injury with urinary leakage. Long-term outcomes are variable and genitourinary dysfunction is commonly reported among patients with pelvic fractures. Optimisation of patient outcomes relies heavily on collaborative management between orthopaedic and urological specialists and requires an appreciation of the anatomical intricacies of the pelvis. This article provides an overview of the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics management of urological trauma in the context of pelvic fractures.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Injuries , Fractures, Bone , Pelvic Bones , Fractures, Bone/complications , Fractures, Bone/therapy , Humans , Incidence , Pelvic Bones/diagnostic imaging , Urinary Bladder/diagnostic imaging , Urinary Bladder/surgery
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Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 81(9): 1-8, 2020 Sep 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32990075

ABSTRACT

The British Orthopaedic Association's Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics outline the essential clinical standards for spinal clearance and management of spinal cord injury in the acute trauma patient. From initial presentation in the hospital setting to long-term rehabilitation, the recommendations for clinical assessment, imaging, treatment priorities and the role of trauma networks are summarised.


Subject(s)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Patient Care Management , Spinal Cord Injuries , Spine/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, Spiral Computed/methods , Decompression, Surgical/methods , Humans , Neurologic Examination/methods , Patient Care Management/methods , Patient Care Management/organization & administration , Patient Care Management/standards , Patient Care Team , Spinal Cord Injuries/diagnosis , Spinal Cord Injuries/therapy , Trauma Centers/organization & administration , Trauma Centers/standards , United Kingdom
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Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 81(6): 1-8, 2020 Jun 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32589543

ABSTRACT

Distal radius fractures account for one in five bony injuries in both primary and secondary care. These are commonly the result of a fall on outstretched hands or high-energy trauma. On assessment, clinicians should determine the mechanism of injury, associated bony or soft tissue injuries, and neurovascular symptoms. Investigations should always include radiographs to evaluate for intra-articular involvement and fracture displacement. Owing to the heterogeneous injury patterns and patient profiles, the preferred management should consider the severity of the fracture, desired functional outcome and patient comorbidities. Non-operative management in select patients can give good results, especially in older adults. Immobilisation with or without reduction forms the mainstay of non-operative treatment. Surgical management options include closed reduction and application of a cast, percutaneous K-wires, open reduction and internal fixation with plates, or external fixation. Patients should be encouraged to mobilise as soon as it is safe to do so, to prevent stiffness. Median nerve compression is the most common complication followed by tendon rupture, arthrosis and malunion. This article outlines the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics for the management of distal radius fractures.


Subject(s)
Casts, Surgical , Closed Fracture Reduction , Fracture Fixation, Internal , Open Fracture Reduction , Radius Fractures/therapy , Bone Plates , Bone Wires , Colles' Fracture/diagnostic imaging , Colles' Fracture/surgery , Fracture Fixation , Fractures, Malunited , Humans , Median Neuropathy/etiology , Median Neuropathy/physiopathology , Nerve Compression Syndromes/etiology , Nerve Compression Syndromes/physiopathology , Osteoarthritis/etiology , Osteoarthritis/physiopathology , Radius Fractures/complications , Radius Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Tendon Injuries/etiology , Tendon Injuries/physiopathology , Ulnar Neuropathies/etiology , Ulnar Neuropathies/physiopathology
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Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ; 81(4): 1-6, 2020 Apr 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32343187

ABSTRACT

At first glance, the novel coronavirus pandemic and orthopaedic surgery appear separate entities. Orthopaedic surgeons are not generally considered front-line staff in terms of the treatment of the disease that the novel coronavirus causes compared with anaesthetic and medical colleagues. However, the impact that the novel coronavirus is likely to have on the musculoskeletal injury burden and the morbidity associated with chronic musculoskeletal disease is significant. This article summarises the strategies currently being developed for the remodelling of orthopaedic services in the UK and the emergency British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedic guidelines released on 24 March 2020 in managing urgent orthopaedic patients during the novel coronavirus pandemic.


Subject(s)
Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Musculoskeletal Diseases/therapy , Orthopedics/organization & administration , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Betacoronavirus , COVID-19 , Chronic Disease , Education, Medical/organization & administration , Elective Surgical Procedures/methods , Emergency Service, Hospital/organization & administration , Fractures, Bone/surgery , Humans , Musculoskeletal Diseases/surgery , Operating Rooms/organization & administration , Orthopedic Procedures/methods , Orthopedics/education , Pandemics , Pediatrics/organization & administration , Radiology/organization & administration , SARS-CoV-2 , United Kingdom , Workforce/organization & administration , Wounds and Injuries/surgery
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