Abstract:
:The Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) has proved beneficial in reducing footfall within the hospital setting, improving the cost of running a trauma service, while satisfying the majority of referred patients. The mandatory upscaling of telemedicine use, specifically the enhancement of the VFC, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, was analyzed. The remit of the VFC within our hospital was expanded so as to include all referred ambulatory trauma. Outcomes of our VFC review over the 6-week period following the introduction of the national Irish COVID-19-related restrictions were gathered. These outcomes were analyzed and compared with the corresponding 6-week period from 2019. A 77.2% increase in the VFC referral volume was observed throughout the COVID-19-related period. Patients were directly discharged in 55.2% of cases in 2020, as opposed to 47.8% in 2019 (P = 0.044); referred directly for physiotherapy in 32.9% of cases in 2020, as opposed to 28.9% in 2019 (P = 0.173); and referred to a fracture clinic in 11.9% of cases in 2020, as opposed to 23.7% in 2019 (P < 0.001). Also, 3.0% of patients returned to the clinic after discharge in 2020, compared with 4.4% in 2019 (P = 0.237); 4.5% of patients were referred for surgery in 2020, as opposed to 2.2% in 2019 (P = 0.105). The VFC proved to be an efficient tool in managing ambulatory trauma throughout the pandemic. Upscaling the VFC to include all ambulatory trauma is a safe, effective method in reducing clinic attendances and hospital footfall, whilst ensuring that high care standards are maintained. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
journal_name
J Orthop Traumajournal_title
Journal of orthopaedic traumaauthors
Hughes AJ,Feeley IH,Crowley M,Conlon B,Merghani K,Sheehan ECdoi
10.1097/BOT.0000000000001894subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2020-09-01 00:00:00pages
e349-e352issue
9eissn
0890-5339issn
1531-2291pii
00005131-202009000-00021journal_volume
34pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Leg length discrepancies can occur despite successful union of femur fractures after intramedullary nailing (IMN). Often, the leg length discrepancy can result in significant disability to the patient, altered gait biomechanics, pelvic obliquity, and pain. Therefore, a successful clinical result for such deformities a...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e3181f92d6e
更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Iliosacral screw pathways in the first (S1) and second (S2) sacral segments are commonly used for adult pelvic ring stabilization. We hypothesize that radiographically "safe" pathways exist in pediatric patients. SETTING:Academic level I Trauma Center. PATIENTS:All patients between ages 2 and 16 years with...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000421
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of dynamization of a sliding hip screw plate on the fixation stability for several types of subtrochanteric fractures. Clinical results of treating reverse oblique fractures occasionally show medialization of the femoral shaft. DESIGN:Two types of plate dynamization were compared usin...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00005131-199704000-00007
更新日期:1997-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The treatment of some pelvic injuries has evolved recently to include the use of a subcutaneous anterior pelvic fixator (INFIX). We present 8 cases of femoral nerve palsy in 6 patients after application of an INFIX to highlight this potentially devastating complication to pelvic surgeons using this technique ...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000193
更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Osteochondromas are one of the most commonly observed benign bone tumors. Although there have been a number of experimental studies carried out to determine the origin of osteochondromas, their etiology remains a controversial issue. A well-documented case is presented in which a displaced Salter-Harris type II physea...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00005131-199410000-00013
更新日期:1994-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pilon and ankle fractures and ligamentous injuries about the ankle often require external fixation to allow for soft tissue stabilization before definitive surgery. Often used external fixator constructs can cause obscuring of the site of injury on radiographs, pin tract infections, loosening of calcaenal pin fixation...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e3182604639
更新日期:2013-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine factors associated with angular malalignment of femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nails and to determine differences in the incidence of angular malalignment based on fracture location, fracture comminution, and method of treatment (i.e., antegrade or retrograde). DESIGN:Retro...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00005131-200102000-00003
更新日期:2001-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine how often preoperative testing is requested for geriatric hip fracture patients, to assess the extent to which preoperative testing is associated with delayed surgery, and to measure the frequency with which preoperative testing changes patient management. DESIGN:Retrospective. SETTING:Academi...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000444
更新日期:2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To investigate the clinical utility of additional axillary or Velpeau views in evaluating potential shoulder trauma after a standard radiograph series of anteroposterior, Grashey, and/or trans-scapular views. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Level I academic medical center. PATIENTS:All patients in a 1...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000001760
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::With the increase in demand for total hip and knee arthroplasty, the orthopaedic community has seen a dramatic increase in periprosthetic fractures. Given the high morbidity and mortality associated with these fractures, the orthopaedic surgeon needs to be prepared to deal with this difficult problem. The purpose of t...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e31821b8c3b
更新日期:2011-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::We describe a previously unreported problem of a patient who underwent errant 4-cortex syndesmotic screw fixation with resultant posterior tibial tendon tear necessitating removal of hardware and repair of a tendon tear. ...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e31821e127f
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::In patients who are candidates for a total knee arthroplasty and suffer a periarticular fracture of the femur, the arthroplasty may be performed after bony union of the fracture or immediately, in conjunction with the fracture repair. Herein we present the case of a sixty-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis and ...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00005131-199906000-00014
更新日期:1999-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine the biomechanical characteristics of four different fixation constructs for split depression fractures of the lateral tibial plateau (OTA classification 41B3.1). DESIGN:Laboratory investigation using a cadaveric simulated split depression tibial plateau fracture model. SETTING:Split depression ...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00005131-200203000-00006
更新日期:2002-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The induced membrane technique for reconstruction of bone defects has proved its effectiveness and is now widely accepted. The 2 stages procedure, implying a cement spacer in the first stage and a huge bone graft in the second stage, responds to rigorous technical details involving each phase of the procedure. Prerequ...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000979
更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Through an international survey, we assessed whether deciding to operatively treat an intra-articular distal radius fracture (DRF) is guided by identifiable patient and surgeon factors. In addition, we compared surgeons' treatment decisions with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Appropriate Use C...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000001517
更新日期:2019-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this article was to present results of cases using a subcutaneous bone pouch technique and to assess the potential "autosterilization" effect that occurs when these contaminated free bone fragments are placed in nontraumatized tissue. DESIGN:Retrospective review of prospectively collected dat...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000352
更新日期:2015-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although there is little doubt that arthroplasty of one form or another is appropriate treatment for many patients with a displaced femoral neck fracture, there is ongoing controversy about the relative merits of different types of arthroplasty among specific groups of patients. In particular, total hip arthroplasty i...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e3181761490
更新日期:2009-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:(a) To develop a reliable and reproducible system for distraction osteogenesis in the rat to establish a model for future investigations of bone repair and regeneration. (b) To describe and characterize the histological events in distraction osteogenesis in the rat and to determine whether cartilage developm...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00005131-199802000-00008
更新日期:1998-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:External rotation and gravity stress radiographs have been described to distinguish stable supination-external rotation-II (SER-II) ankle fractures from unstable SER-IV fractures. It has been previously shown that both external rotation and gravity stress views are equivalent in their ability to diagnose d...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000817
更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Prophylaxis against thromboembolic complications has become routine after major orthopedic surgery. In contrast, it remains an issue for debate whether prophylaxis after minor surgery and immobilization is necessary, even though these treatments are well-known risk factors for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). The...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1097/01.bot.0000250741.65003.14
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:SUMMARY:Convergent type radioulnar translocation is an extremely rare form of injury occurring in a growing child. We report a case of convergent radioulnar translocation along with a radial head fracture in a young child. Open reduction of the elbow and internal fixation of the radial head fragment helped in achieving...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e31821d7fd5
更新日期:2012-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To review the clinical course, complication rates, and mid-term functional outcomes associated with the treatment of displaced femoral neck stress fractures (FNSFs). DESIGN:Retrospective Case Series. SETTING:Military Tertiary Referral Center. PATIENTS:Twenty-one operatively treated displaced FNSFs between...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000001810
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To describe the surgical technique and clinical outcomes of high-energy proximal femur fractures treated with a 95-degree angled blade plate. DESIGN:Retrospective case series. SETTING:Single academic Level I trauma center. PATIENT/PARTICIPANTS:Forty-five consecutive patients from March 2012 to April 2017 ...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000001505
更新日期:2019-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Retrospective evaluation of the long-term outcomes after surgical treatment of traumatic patellar dislocations in adolescents and identification of possible predictive factors of poor outcomes. DESIGN:Retrospective clinical study. SETTING:University Clinic, Level I Trauma Center. PATIENTS:All 33 adolescen...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e318299cb50
更新日期:2014-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The proximal femur nail antirotation represents a new generation of intramedullary nailing devices for fixation of stable and unstable trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur. We report 3 cases of postoperative perforation of the helical blade through the femoral head into the hip joint without any signs of rotat...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e3181893b1b
更新日期:2008-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Antegrade intramedullary nails are an established, effective method of fixation for humeral shaft fractures. One significant limitation of this technique is chronic postoperative shoulder pain, which is likely related to the standard approach that involves splitting the rotator cuff to gain access to the nail starting...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000684
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Radiographic evaluation of the spine after an acute traumatic event is an integral part of the initial assessment of the patient. Despite this, an imaging protocol that includes detailed recommendations of the views, modalities, and techniques of radiographic work-up is lacking in the peer-reviewed literatur...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/01.bot.0000188036.69078.ef
更新日期:2005-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:A sheep model of osteoporosis suitable for implant testing for osteoporotic fractures was evaluated with regard to normalization of hormonal status and possible rebound of bone mineral density subsequent to the termination of steroid application. DESIGN:Osteoporosis was induced in 10 aged, female white alpi...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00005131-200501000-00005
更新日期:2005-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine preoperative factors predictive of improvement in pain and function following elective implant removal. We hypothesized that patients undergoing orthopaedic implant removal to relieve pain would have significant improvements in both pain and function. DESIGN:Prospective Cohort Study SETTING:: L...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000001920
更新日期:2020-10-13 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the results of computed tomography angiography (CTA) obtained in patients with high-energy tibial plafond fractures and assess if the information gleaned from CTA could be useful to the treating orthopedic surgeon. DESIGN:Consecutive patient series. SETTING:Level 2 t...
journal_title:Journal of orthopaedic trauma
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e31815cf6e9
更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00