Provision of Revision Knee Arthroplasty Services Across Scotland: A National Audit

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In this presentation, Luke Farrow, a local of Aberdeen, discusses the national audit of revision knee services across Scotland. He emphasizes the importance of reducing variation in knee revision procedures by increasing both unit and surgeon volume, referencing evidence that supports improved patient outcomes when these benchmarks are met. The talk covers the use of SCOTnet to analyze revision cases from 2019, highlighting key metrics and benchmarks such as BOAST standards for unit and surgeon volumes. Farrow reports that only about a third of units met current guidance, with a concerning number of low-volume surgeons in practice. He suggests that collaborative dual consulting may enhance surgical outcomes and addresses the variability in data collection that could impact clinical practice. The findings underline the need for service redesign in knee revision services in Scotland, drawing conclusions that may provide insight into complexities faced by knee revision services across the UK. The session concludes with audience applause for Luke Farrow's informative talk.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-221626

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