Vikki Wylde

Reported outcomes for patients following postoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures

Aims: Postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture (POPFF) is an increasingly common and morbid complication of arthroplasty. This review aims to determine what outcomes are reported for POPFF and how they are measured, to inform the development of a core outcome set. Methods: S...

Variation in care provision for dislocation of hip replacement: a national UK survey

Abstract Background Dislocation is a severe complication after total hip replacement (THR), with multifactorial causes, and characterised by severe pain, reduced quality of life, poorer function and long-term psychological impact. Patients have reported variability in care experi...

Development of a complex intervention to optimise pre-operative healthcare and early recovery for people having knee or hip replacement: My Knee/Hip Plan

Abstract Background Approximately 250,000 total hip and knee replacements were performed in the UK in 2024. One in five patients who have a knee replacement and one in seven who have a hip replacement are dissatisfied with their outcome and/or have chronic pain after surgery. Som...