Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

To Walk or Not? A Prospective, Randomised Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Weightbearing on Patient Outcomes Following First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion

Background: First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint arthrodesis is the gold standard surgical treatment of hallux rigidus and severe hallux valgus with osteoarthritis after failed nonoperative management. Despite its common use, postoperative weightbearing protocols vary considerab...

Impact of Surgical Weight Loss Interventions on Urinary Incontinence in Obese Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Introduction and Hypothesis Obesity is strongly associated with urinary incontinence (UI) in women, contributing to significant physical and psychological morbidity. Surgical weight loss interventions such as bariatric surgery are increasingly utilised to manage obesity...

Predicting the Unpredictable: Development and External Validation of the GO SOAR Surgical Risk Calculator for Data-Driven Predictions of Surgical Complications in Gynaecological Oncology Surgery

Background/Objectives: Universal surgical risk calculators are not validated for use and poorly predict postoperative morbidity and mortality for women undergoing gynaecological oncology surgery. This adversely affects communication of risk resulting in poorly informed decisions...

The role of pulmonary rehabilitation in improving quality of life among patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in India: a scoping review

Abstract Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a significant public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where it remains underdiagnosed and poorly managed. In India, barriers such as limited awareness, constrained diagnostic ac...

KRAS in Colorectal Cancer: Tumorigenesis, Surgical Implications and Evolving Treatment Target

Purpose: This review aims to provide an updated overview of Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homologue (KRAS) mutations in colorectal carcinoma (CRC), focusing on their role in tumorigenesis, prognostic implications, and recent advances in targeted therapy. Major findings: KRAS...

Antegrade versus retrograde ureteroscopy for large proximal ureteric stones: a meta‐analysis

OBJECTIVES: To perform a meta-analysis comparing the outcome of antegrade versus retrograde ureteroscopy for the management of large proximal ureteric stones. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted in line with the Preferred R...

Clinical efficacy to climate accountability

There is increasing global recognition of the importance of sustainability in the design and delivery of healthcare, including trauma and orthopaedics. There has, however, to date been little focus on providing high-quality research which includes environmental outcomes to guide...