﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:23:19 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>BOFAS - 2021</title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/rss/category/734/2021</link><atom:link href="http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/rss/category/734/2021" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[A new clinical test for first ray sagittal instability: the double dorsiflexion test]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/a-new-clinical-test-for-first-ray-sagittal-instability-the-double-dorsiflexion-test</link><description><![CDATA[  Introduction:  A rigid first ray allows good foot propulsion in stance, taking 60% weight. First, ray instability (FRI) is associated with middle column overload, synovitis, deformity and ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/a-new-clinical-test-for-first-ray-sagittal-instability-the-double-dorsiflexion-test</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-41]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Anatomy of the sural nerve in the posterolateral approach to the ankle: a cadaveric study]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/anatomy-of-the-sural-nerve-in-the-posterolateral-approach-to-the-ankle-a-cadaveric-study</link><description><![CDATA[  Background:  Sural nerve injury may occur during the posterolateral approach to the ankle. The aim of this study was to map the sural nerve location in a posterolateral ankle approach in cadaveric ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/anatomy-of-the-sural-nerve-in-the-posterolateral-approach-to-the-ankle-a-cadaveric-study</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-40]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[DVT and Achilles tendon rupture - a better pill to swallow?]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/dvt-and-achilles-tendon-rupture-a-better-pill-to-swallow</link><description><![CDATA[  Background:  The BOFAS Guidance regards Achilles rupture patients as particularly high risk for VTE. Many hospitals use 6-weeks of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) injections which are ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/dvt-and-achilles-tendon-rupture-a-better-pill-to-swallow</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-39]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Evaluation of cast splitting on lower leg compartment pressures: a pilot study identifying the most effective splitting technique]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/evaluation-of-cast-splitting-on-lower-leg-compartment-pressures-a-pilot-study-identifying-the-most-effective-splitting-technique</link><description><![CDATA[  Introduction:  Lower limb immobilisation with full casts is commonly used to manage fractures. There may be the need to split casts in an emergency, such as compartment syndrome, with no current ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/evaluation-of-cast-splitting-on-lower-leg-compartment-pressures-a-pilot-study-identifying-the-most-effective-splitting-technique</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-37]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hindfoot Ankle Reconstruction Nail Trial (HARNT). Population analysis of surgical treatment of complex ankle fractures in the United Kingdom]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/hindfoot-ankle-reconstruction-nail-trial-harnt-population-analysis-of-surgical-treatment-of-complex-ankle-fractures-in-the-united-kingdom</link><description><![CDATA[  Introduction:  The management of open or unstable ankle and distal tibial fractures pose many challenges. In certain situations, hindfoot nailing (HFN) is indicated, however this depends on surgeon ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/hindfoot-ankle-reconstruction-nail-trial-harnt-population-analysis-of-surgical-treatment-of-complex-ankle-fractures-in-the-united-kingdom</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-33]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Is internal brace augmentation better than isolated modified Brostrom-Gould repair for chronic lateral ankle instability: effect on functional outcome and return to preinjury activity]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/is-internal-brace-augmentation-better-than-isolated-modified-brostrom-gould-repair-for-chronic-lateral-ankle-instability-effect-on-functional-outcome-and-return-to-preinjury-activity</link><description><![CDATA[  Introduction:  Modified Brostrom Gould (MBG) repair is widely accepted procedure for chronic lateral ankle instability(CLAI), but there are limitations with regards to strength of repair and risk ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/is-internal-brace-augmentation-better-than-isolated-modified-brostrom-gould-repair-for-chronic-lateral-ankle-instability-effect-on-functional-outcome-and-return-to-preinjury-activity</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-47]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Limb salvage versus below knee amputation for severe adult lower limb deformity – a retrospective, comparative series]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/limb-salvage-versus-below-knee-amputation-for-severe-adult-lower-limb-deformity-a-retrospective-comparative-series</link><description><![CDATA[  Introduction:  Severe, multiplanar, fixed, pantalar deformities present a challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. Surgical options include limb salvage or amputation. This study compares outcomes of ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/limb-salvage-versus-below-knee-amputation-for-severe-adult-lower-limb-deformity-a-retrospective-comparative-series</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-34]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Medium- and long-term outcomes of surgical reconstruction in acute Charcot neuroarthropathy]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/medium-and-long-term-outcomes-of-surgical-reconstruction-in-acute-charcot-neuroarthropathy</link><description><![CDATA[  Introduction:  Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) of foot and ankle presents significant challenges to the orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon. Current treatment focuses on conservative management during ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/medium-and-long-term-outcomes-of-surgical-reconstruction-in-acute-charcot-neuroarthropathy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-35]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Midfoot Charcot neuroarthropathy precipitated by 1st or 5th ray amputation]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/midfoot-charcot-neuroarthropathy-precipitated-by-1st-or-5th-ray-amputation</link><description><![CDATA[  Background : We noted an association between 1st and 5th ray amputations and the development of midfoot Charcot Neuro-arthropathy (CN) in our clinics. 

  Methods:  We looked at all diabetic ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/midfoot-charcot-neuroarthropathy-precipitated-by-1st-or-5th-ray-amputation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-42]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Karan Malhotra]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Routine vitamin D testing in the trauma cohort - cause for concern?]]></title><link>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/routine-vitamin-d-testing-in-the-trauma-cohort-cause-for-concern</link><description><![CDATA[  Background:  In the UK between 21-24% of people are Vitamin D deficient. Orthopaedic trauma patients are particularly high risk for low Vitamin D levels. Deficiency is linked to higher rates of ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.bofas.org.uk/clinician/meetings/bofas-abstract-archive/routine-vitamin-d-testing-in-the-trauma-cohort-cause-for-concern</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6d021df6-0146-43cb-aacb-28015a1ce459-46]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>