Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) account for 10.7% of all tendon and ligament injuries and causes lasting muscular deficits and have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life1,2. The incidence, characteristics and management of ATR in the United Kingdom is poorly understood. Data was collected prospectively from University Hospitals of Leicester Emergency Department (ED) between January 2016 and December 2020 and analysed retrospectively. The medical records were reviewed to determine management protocols (surgical/non-surgical) and limited mobilisation (VACOped™ boot) duration. Leicestershire population data was taken from Leicestershire County Council demography report.Introduction
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Recent advances in minimally invasive surgery and improved post-operative pain management make it possible to perform major foot/ankle operations as day-case. This could have significant impact on length of stay, saving resources and is in keeping with government policy. However, there are theoretical concerns about complications and low patient satisfaction due to pain. The survey was developed following review of the literature and was approved for distribution by the BOFAS (British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society) scientific committee. An online survey (19 questions) was sent to UK foot and ankle surgeons via the BOFAS membership list. Major foot/ ankle procedures were defined as surgery that is usually performed as an inpatient in majority of centres and day-case as same day discharge, with day surgery as the intended pathway.Introduction
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The primary objective was to determine the incidence of COVID-19 infection and 30-day mortality in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery during the global pandemic. Secondary objectives were to determine if there was a change in infection and complication profile with changes introduced in practice. This UK-based multicentre retrospective national audit studied foot and ankle patients who underwent surgery between 13 January and 31 July 2020, examining time periods pre-UK national lockdown, during lockdown (23 March to 11 May 2020), and post-lockdown. All adult patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery in an operating theatre during the study period were included. A total of 43 centres in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland participated. Variables recorded included demographic data, surgical data, comorbidity data, COVID-19 and mortality rates, complications, and infection rates.Aims
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