Abstract The National Joint Registry (NJR) of England and Wales was established in 2002 to collect, analyse and report high-quality data about joint replacement surgery. Submission of knee arthroplasty data…
Abstract With traditional ‘off-the-shelf’ implants for knee replacement surgery, 15–20% of patients end up unhappy with their knee. At least part of the reason for this may be the significant…
Abstract With improvements to implant design, a better understanding of patellofemoral biomechanics, and a sound understanding of the correct surgical indications, patellofemoral joint replacement (PFR) has become an attractive surgical option…
Abstract In the past decade, three distinct systems for addressing focal cartilage lesions in the knee through resurfacing have emerged, namely the Hemicap/Unicap, BioPoly and Episealer systems. These technologies provide…
Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a degenerative disease with complex pathophysiology which affects the whole joint, resulting in pain, stiffness and progressive functional limitation. It presents a significant…
Abstract Tibial plateau fractures are complex injuries commonly resulting from high-energy trauma in younger patients or low-energy falls in the elderly. They significantly impair knee function and overall quality of…
Abstract Distal femur fractures follow a typical bimodal distribution between higher energy fractures affecting a younger population and lower energy fractures affecting a more elderly population. This article focuses on…
Abstract Major trauma is a common occurrence globally and a leading cause of death in younger patients. Its definition and epidemiology is described in depth elsewhere in the symposium. In…
Abstract In the adult population, tibial shaft fractures make up a significant portion of both closed and open long bone fractures. These injuries are often associated with high-energy trauma and…
Abstract Open fractures are complex and potentially limb-threatening injuries. Early, systematic and thorough treatment of all fractures can reduce the risk of life-changing consequences, regardless of injury severity. In the…
