Southmead Hospital

Does pre-operative neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio predict patient-reported pain and functional outcomes at 12 months after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion?

INTRODUCTION: Preoperative neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been found in various fields to be a predictor of post-operative pain and functional outcomes. To date no studies have looked at NLR in relation to patient outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACD...

Regional Geriatric Trauma Advice for Older Patients with Chronic Subdural Haematoma—A Novel Service for Multi-Disciplinary Decision-Making

Background: Chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH) is one of the most common neurocranial conditions in older adults and is increasing in incidence. Conservatively managed patients are typically older, frailer, and more comorbid than surgical candidates, yet specialist geriatrician in...