Use of reprocessed external fixators in orthopaedic surgery: a survey of 243 orthopaedic trauma surgeons

Trauma and orthopaedic surgery

A survey on the use of antibacterial in orthopaedic surgery.

The aim of this study is the comprehensive (pre-operative, operative and post-operative) evaluation of the use of antibacterial drugs on a group of patients subjected to orthopaedical surgery. The data regarding 1000 orthopaedic surgical operations, corresponding to 1000 non-urgent patients, have been examined. This study reveals the incongruity in the use of antibacterial drugs in the orthopae...

Survey of tourniquet use in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery.

BACKGROUND Tourniquet technique varies among foot and ankle surgeons, and to establish a standard practice guideline the current standard of care should be examined. METHODS One hundred and forty responses were received after 253 surveys were mailed to American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) members, concerning type of tourniquets, location, and pressures used. RESULTS Cuff pres...

Sources of information influencing decision-making in orthopaedic surgery - an international online survey of 1147 orthopaedic surgeons

BACKGROUND Manufacturers of implants and materials in the field of orthopaedics use significant amounts of funding to produce informational material to influence the decision-making process of orthopaedic surgeons with regards to choice between novel implants and techniques. It remains unclear how far orthopaedic surgeons are really influenced by the materials supplied by companies or whether o...

Management of anterior sternoclavicular dislocation: a survey of orthopaedic surgeons.

Acute and chronic symptomatic anterior sternoclavicular (SC) dislocations are rare; various treatment options have been described. With the purpose of surveying current practices and opinions concerning treatment of these lesions, we sent a questionnaire to members of a general orthopaedic society, a national shoulder society and an international shoulder society. Closed reduction was attempted...