Lower Limb, Trauma and Paediatrics (BJ360 Revalidation)

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The transcript is from an academic presentation discussing recent studies in orthopedic trauma, particularly focusing on lower limb injuries. Michael Whitehouse begins by introducing an agenda that includes discussions on trauma management and updates in research. He notes the confusion in program descriptions regarding upper and lower limb topics and shares the absence of Ben Ollivere, another presenter, due to a court obligation.



Xavier Griffin takes over to present recent findings in trauma research, noting the impressive increase in published randomized trials on trauma over the past years. He discusses various studies, starting with research on buckle fractures in children that found no significant difference in pain relief between using a cast versus a simple bandage.



Xavier moves on to trauma treatments in adults, presenting randomized trials comparing different methods for managing non-operative ankle fractures, highlighting that there was no significant difference in patient-reported outcomes between treatment methods. The discussion continues with studies regarding the effectiveness of different surgical techniques and their cost-effectiveness, including the implications of anesthesia methods on outcomes for hip fractures.



The presentations cover a range of topics including whether steroid injections in the hip are beneficial or harmful, the potential for outpatient hip replacements, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on elective surgeries. Throughout the session, both presenters convey the importance of evidence-based practices in trauma surgery, emphasizing the need for meticulous patient follow-up and data collection to inform practice changes.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-230414

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