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              Gold open access journal from Bone & Joint Publishing. Double-blind peer review and rapid publication. Now available in PubMed Central.
              
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              Joined August 2019
            
            
           NEW EPISODE! π₯ In under four minutes, we delve into research exploring the impact of brace treatment on families & caregivers. Listen to the full discussion below! #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Podcast @joanna_craven @OliviaOMalley @MrDanPerry
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             πNew questions added! | π» Revise with confidence BJJ LIFE is the essential orthopaedic #MCQ resource. Revise for your qualifying exams with confidence, knowing that every question has been written & peer reviewed by the expert team behind the #BJJ.  https://t.co/LAi98Q4Jgs 
          
          
                
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             This review set out to determine whether the tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance sufficiently summarizes the pathoanatomy, and if this assists with planning of surgery in patellar instability. #OrthoTwitter #Knee #Surgery #OpenAccess #BJO
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             Overall, 50 subjects (30%) with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis have truncal proprioceptive deficit (PD) without necessarily the presence of peripheral PD. Moreover, their presence was associated with a larger curve magnitude. #Scoliosis #Spine #BJO
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             In last month's most downloaded #BJO paper, the authors reported no obvious time trend in fracture complexity with the Neer or AO classification systems during the more than 70-year study period. #Fracture #Trauma #OrthoTwitter #OpenAccess
             https://t.co/hs1rPZJsEa 
          
          
                
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             π What's the best way to practise for your FRCS exam on 5th November? | β¨ MCQs on BJJ LIFE! There are 1200+ peer-reviewed MCQs on BJJ LIFE - all designed specifically for trainees preparing for their FRCS exams. Try it today. #FRCS #OrthoTwitter #MCQ
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             Super proud of our trainee Clara for getting this incredible piece of work published with the rest of the EXPOSEd team! Congratulations everyone π π We note a huge number of respondent's were Welsh trainees too ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώππ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ  https://t.co/X8JNE6sP8Y 
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             90% of patients who were discharged on the day of surgery following hip and knee arthroplasty expressed willingness to repeat discharge on day of surgery. This rate is encouraging, and acceptable for ongoing implementation. #Arthroplasty #Surgery #BJO
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             Ⱐ'Quick Start' mode | 𦴠Start answering MCQs immediately Struggling to squeeze exam revision in between clinical work? Select the specialties you want testing on and start answering questions straight away on BJJ LIFE. #FRCS #OrthoExam #Revision #MCQ
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             This study highlights the potential of a one-stage exchange strategy using gentamicin-eluting bone graft substitute for the treatment of chronic hip periprosthetic joint infections. #Infection #Arthroplasty #Antibiotics #OrthoTwitter #BJO
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             Initial non-response rates to postal questionnaires were improved considerably when attempts were made to contact patients by phone. #BJO #OrthoTwitter #Arthroplasty #Patients #Healthcare @Laurenaliceross @EdinburghKnee @EdinOrthopaedic
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             Our RCT revealed no statistical differences in pain, function, and quality of life for patients with symptomatic cam femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) following an eight-week home-based exercise programme compared to usual care. #BJO #Physiotherapy
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             Delighted to say that the DIDACT protocol has now been published in @BoneJointOpen π  https://t.co/SoqDDfjp2S 
            @YorkTrialsUnit @hpsinghjk1 @NIHRresearch
          
          
                
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             This study investigates the effectiveness and safety of incorporating microwave ablation during limb-sparing surgery for high-risk soft-tissue sarcoma. #Oncology #Sarcoma #Surgery #BJO
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             An arthroplasty day-case service was safely set up in a district general hospital without a previous orthopaedic unit. More than 80% of these patients were discharged on the same day of surgery. #BJO #Orthopedics #Healthcare #HipSurgery
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             π£ NEW EPISODE! π£ This week, we dive into a paper that βaims to survey the international consensus on the recommendations for physiotherapy, physical activity, and weightbearing in these young patients. Listen to the discussion below! #BJO #Podcast
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             The October featured author, Prof Sally Hopewell at @UniofOxford describes the protocol for the ROBUST trial, looking at the effectiveness of an individually tailored strengthening programme in adolescents with cerebral palsy. Read below! #BJO #Ortho
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             Many Congratulations @JodeWalters. Great to see this published. An accelerated rehab programme for patients undergoing scoliosis correction survey was, safe and deliverable. A great platform for future work in this field.  https://t.co/EXgQVd50Hr 
          
           There are currently no studies that have investigated the implementation of a physiotherapy-led intervention for patients following surgical correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. #Scoliosis #Protocol #Spine #BJO @jodewalters @garethphysio1
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             This study investigated the important considerations for surgeons when managing patients with unexplained pain after knee arthroplasty. #OrthoTwitter #Knee #Surgeons #ChronicPain #BJO
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             This protocol describes a modified Delphi process to identify key research priorities in clubfoot management. The results will inform multicentre clinical trials focused on improving treatment strategies & long-term patient outcomes #BJO @annemcneephysio
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