Nick D. Clement

‘Waiting poorly’ for hip and knee arthroplasty – unmet needs and lack of support while waiting for surgery

Aims In socialized health systems, prolonged waiting times for hip and knee arthroplasty lead to progressive decline in patients’ health-related quality of life. This multicentre study aimed to evaluate patients’ experience of the information, advice, and support received during...

Secondary patella resurfacing following primary total knee arthroplasty

Aims Our aims were to assess joint-specific outcome (JSO), health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and patient satisfaction following secondary patella resurfacing (SPR), and to define a patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS). Methods This retrospective study was conducted over...

Early recognition of limb necrotizing fasciitis and surgery within six hours is associated with a lower mortality risk and improved patient-reported outcomes

Aims Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive surgical emergency. The effects of time from hospital presentation to theatre on short- and long-term outcomes, as well as specific modifiable aspects of the care pathway that would enable early surgery, remain poorly defin...