Wrightington Hospital

Wound problems and infections after major joint arthroplasty

Aims Early postoperative wound problems following major joint arthroplasty (MJA) are common, yet comprehensive guidelines for superficial surgical site infections (SSIs) are lacking. This study aimed to explore healthcare professionals’ views and management strategies for early w...

Pyrocarbon in shoulder arthroplasty: a narrative review of material properties and summary of clinical outcomes

Shoulder arthroplasty has seen an exponential increase in the number of procedures performed in the last decade, with numerous implants being introduced into the market. However, the goal of joint preservation remains a major challenge, especially in younger patients where a tota...

COFAS Grade is not Associated with Outcomes following Infinity Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Study with Minimum Five-Year Follow-Up

Background: Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is increasingly used for end-stage ankle arthritis, with modern fixed-bearing designs demonstrating improved survivorship. The Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (COFAS) classification stratifies patients by intra-articular and...