Take part in a UK FERRARI survey and help answer the question:
‘What is current management in the NHS after an acute rupture of the Achilles tendon?’
Take part in a UK FERRARI virtual workshop and help answer the question:
‘In a patient population who have sustained a primary acute Achilles tendon rupture, what are the RCT design considerations for evaluating the clinical and cost effectiveness of different rehabilitation protocols?’
The PACT team at the University of Central Lancashire are currently investigating the psychosocial wellbeing of patients after major trauma. Help them out by taking a short survey.
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This study aims to assess current practice in terms of the local guidance and the management of the suspected scaphoid fracture.
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This Global Fragility Fracture Network event will look at how best to manage, rehabilitate and prevent future fragility fractures, with a focus on the use of multidisciplinary alliances to shape national healthcare policy.
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The Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust are collating data on variation in practice regarding the management of acute Lisfranc injuries deemed ‘reconstructable’ and amenable to anatomic reduction and fixation. This information will be invaluable in the planning of a future clinical trial. Your time in answering this brief survey is greatly appreciated. Please only complete the survey if you have not already done so.
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We are also seeking local champions to drive patient participation in the process. The ideal person would have contact with affected patients, perhaps working in a specialist clinic or those involved with patient groups.
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I’d be extremely grateful if you could spare a couple of minutes of your time to complete a short survey on intramedullary fixation of hip fractures. I’m preparing a NIHR funding bid pertaining to a comparison of short and long nails and having the perspectives of a wide range of Society members would be invaluable in doing this. Please do also get in touch if you think your centre might be interested in participating in a trial!
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A new study of open leg fractures suggests there is no difference to patient recovery whether high-tech negative pressure wound therapy devices are used, compared to standard dressings.
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