BOFAS 2022 Prize Winners

 

Podium Prizes:

 

Klenerman Prize for Basic Science Paper:

Sarah Stewart, Blasting BMAC: a novel therapy to improve healing in fusion surgery

 

Chan Cheng Memorial Prize for Clinical Paper (joint prize):

Ali Najefi, First metatarsal rotation after scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus
David Townshend, UK Infinity Study Group: 2 to 5 year outcomes of 503 fixed bearing ankle arthroplasties
 

 

Second Prize (joint prize):

Karan Malhotra, Rate of COVID-19 infection and 30 day mortality between Blue and Green pathways: Results from UK-FAlCoN Audit
Toby Jennison, The predictive value of vascular calcification on plain radiographs of the foot to diagnose diabetes mellitus

 

Third Prize:

Nawaz Safdar, Inverted and everted slope walking leads to increased knee compensation in ankle fusion compared to total ankle replacement          

 

 

Poster Prizes:

 

First Prize (joint prize):

Madhu Tiruveedhula, Outcomes of out-patient Tendo-Achilles lengthening and weight-bearing total contact casts for patients with diabetic forefoot ulcers
Barry Mullins, Inter- and intra-observer reliability of posterior malleolus fracture classifications systems 

 

Second Prize (joint prize):

Robbie Ray, Correction of valgus lesser toe deformity using a closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx: percutaneous technique and 2 year results
Amit Patel, Percutaneous subtalar joint screw fixation of comminuted calcaneal fractures – a salvage procedure

 

Third Prize:

Tom Lewis, Clinical outcomes following surgical management of instertional achilles tendinopathy using a double row suture technique: mean two year follow up

 

Podium Presentations

 

2 to 5 year outcomes of 503 fixed bearing ankle arthroplasties

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2 to 5 year outcomes of 503 fixed bearing ankle arthroplasties

D. Townshend, A. Bing, T. Clough, I. Sharpe, C. Blundell, J. Davenport, H. Davies, J. Davis, S. Dhar, A. Goldberg, M. Karski, S. Hepple, R. Kakwani, J. McKinley, A. Murty, M. Ragland, H. Shalaby, R. Smith, H. Taylor

UK Infinity Study Group

1Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust,Orthopaedics, North Shields, United Kingdom
2Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital, Orthopaedics, Oswestry, United Kingdom
3Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedics, Wigan, United Kingdom
4Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedics, Exeter, United Kingdom
5Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Orthopaedics, Sheffield, United Kingdom
6Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedics, Torbay, United Kingdom
7Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Orthopaedics, Nottingham, United Kingdom
8UCL Division of Surgery and Imperial College, Orthopaedics, London, United Kingdom
9North Bristol NHS Trust, Orthopaedics, Bristol, United Kingdom
10Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Orthopaedics, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
11Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Orthopaedics, Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Joint Winner of the BOFAS 2022 Chang Cheng Memorial Prize for Best Clinical Paper

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Blasting BMAC: a novel therapy to improve healing in fusion surgery

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Blasting BMAC: a novel therapy to improve healing in fusion surgery

S. Stewart, A. Darwood, C. Higgins, S. Masouros, A. Ramasamy

1Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom

2Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Winner of the BOFAS 2022 Klenerman Prize for Best Basic Science Paper

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Does a high pre-operative Pain Catastrophisation Score influence the outcomes following hallux surgery

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Does a high pre-operative Pain Catastrophisation Score influence the outcomes following hallux surgery

R. Critchley, L. Dismore, K. Swainston, D. Townshend, J. Coorsh, R. Kakwani, A. Murty

1Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Newcastle, United Kingdom

2Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Innovation, Research and Development, Newcastle, United Kingdom

3Teesside University, School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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Five year follow up of third-generation percutaneous Chevron and Akin osteotomies (PECA) for hallux valgus

Categories: Abstracts, 2022, Podium

Five year follow up of third-generation percutaneous Chevron and Akin osteotomies (PECA) for hallux valgus

T. Lewis, P.W Robinson, R. Ray, P.MC Dearden, T.AJ Goff, C. Watt, P. Lam

1King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's Foot and Ankle Unit, London, United Kingdom

2Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom

3Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, United Kingdom

4Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, United Kingdom

5Orthopaedic and Arthritis Specialist Centre, Sydney, Australia

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How does Cartiva interpositional arthroplasty compare to arthrodesis in the treatment of hallux rigidus? A retrospective comparative study with 12 month follow up

Categories: Abstracts, 2022, Podium

How does Cartiva interpositional arthroplasty compare to arthrodesis in the treatment of hallux rigidus? A retrospective comparative study with 12 month follow up

S. Trowbridge, T. Lewis, R. Shehata, B. Lau, S. Lyle, R. Ray

1King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's Foot and Ankle Unit, London, United Kingdom

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Intra-articular haematoma block vs procedural sedation for manipulation of closed ankle fracture dislocations: an efficacious, resource sparing solution?

Categories: Abstracts, 2022, Podium

Intra-articular haematoma block vs procedural sedation for manipulation of closed ankle fracture dislocations: an efficacious, resource sparing solution?

J. McFall, Z. Morcos, M. Sawyer, A. Welling, T. Koç

1Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Inverted and everted slope walking leads to increased knee compensation in ankle fusion compared to total ankle replacement

Categories: Abstracts, 2022, Podium

Inverted and everted slope walking leads to increased knee compensation in ankle fusion compared to total ankle replacement

N.Z Safdar, G. Chapman, J. Hopwood, C. Brockett, A. Redmond

1Versus Arthritis, Centre for Sports, Exercise & Osteoarthritis Research, Nottingham, United Kingdom

2Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Leeds, United Kingdom

3University of Central Lancashire, Allied Health Research unit, Preston, United Kingdom

4University of Leeds, Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, Leeds, United Kingdom

Joint Winner of the BOFAS 2022 Third Prize (Podium)

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Prevalence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism in patients with diabetic feet treated in total contact cast in a tertiary referral diabetic foot unit

Categories: Abstracts, 2022, Podium

Prevalence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism in patients with diabetic feet treated in total contact cast in a tertiary referral diabetic foot unit

A. Kozhikunnath, P. Garg, A. Coll, A.HN Robinson

1Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Department of Orthopaedics and Foot and Ankle Surgery, Cambridge, United Kingdom 

2Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Rate of COVID-19 infection and 30 day mortality between Blue and Green (Dedicated COVID-19 free) pathways? Results from UK-FAlCoN audit

Categories: Abstracts, 2022, Podium

Rate of COVID-19 infection and 30 day mortality between Blue and Green (Dedicated COVID-19 free) pathways? Results from UK-FAlCoN audit

L. Houchen-Wollof, L. Mason, J. Mangwani, K. Malhotra

1University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom

2Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Liverpool, United Kingdom

3Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom

Joint Winner of the BOFAS 2022 Second Prize (Podium)

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Posters

 

A cohort study of union following subtalar fusion dependent on the presence of an adjacent ankle fusion

A cohort study of union following subtalar fusion dependent on the presence of an adjacent ankle fusion A cohort study of union following subtalar fusion dependent on the presence of an adjacent ankle fusion
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A cohort study of union following subtalar fusion dependent on the presence of an adjacent ankle fusion

T. Jennison, J. Dalgleish, S. Taher, C. Chadwick, C. Blundell, M. Davies, H. Davies

1Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Access to the talar articular surface without osteotomy to treat osteochondral lesions of the talus using autologous membrane induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) and autologous bone graft

Access to the talar articular surface without osteotomy to treat osteochondral lesions of the talus using autologous membrane induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) and autologous bone graft Access to the talar articular surface without osteotomy to treat osteochondral lesions of the talus using autologous membrane induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) and autologous bone graft
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Access to the talar articular surface without osteotomy to treat osteochondral lesions of the talus using autologous membrane induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) and autologous bone graft

M. Farndon, J. Sharpe

1Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedic Department, Harrogate, United Kingdom

2Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Radiology Department, Harrogate, United Kingdom

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Arthroscopic assisted anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction with InternalBrace™ augmentation

Arthroscopic assisted anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction with InternalBrace™ augmentation Arthroscopic assisted anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction with InternalBrace™ augmentation
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Arthroscopic assisted anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) reconstruction with InternalBrace™ augmentation

N. Gogi, B. Ayaswamy, E. Alderton, L. McPartlin, R. Limaye

1University Hospital of North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

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Clinical outcomes following surgical management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy using a double row suture bridge technique with mean two year follow up

Clinical outcomes following surgical management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy using a double row suture bridge technique with mean two year follow up Clinical outcomes following surgical management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy using a double row suture bridge technique with mean two year follow up
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Clinical outcomes following surgical management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy using a double row suture bridge technique with mean two year follow up

T.L Lewis, T. Srirangarajan, A. Patel, G.CK Yip, L. Hussain, R. Walker, S. Singh, A. Latif, A. Abbasian

1Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, London, United Kingdom

Third Place BOFAS 2022 Best Poster Prize

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Comparison of results of open and endoscopic flexor hallucis tendon longus (FHL) transfer for management of chronic Achilles’ tendon rupture

Comparison of results of open and endoscopic flexor hallucis tendon longus (FHL) transfer for management of chronic Achilles’ tendon rupture Comparison of results of open and endoscopic flexor hallucis tendon longus (FHL) transfer for management of chronic Achilles’ tendon rupture
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Comparison of results of open and endoscopic flexor hallucis tendon longus (FHL) transfer for management of chronic Achilles’ tendon rupture

P. Garg, P. Ray

1Royal Free London NHS Trust, Trauma and Orthopedics, London, United Kingdom

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Correction of valgus lesser toe deformity using a closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx: percutaneous technique and 2 year results

Correction of valgus lesser toe deformity using a closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx: percutaneous technique and 2 year results Correction of valgus lesser toe deformity using a closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx: percutaneous technique and 2 year results
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Correction of valgus lesser toe deformity using a closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx: percutaneous technique and 2 year results

R. Ray, T. Lewis, P.W Robinson, P.MC Dearden, T.AJ Goff, C. Watt, P. Lam

1King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's Foot and Ankle Unit, London, United Kingdom

2Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom

3Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, United Kingdom

4Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, United Kingdom

5Orthopaedic and Arthritis Specialist Centre, Sydney, Australia

Joint Winner of the BOFAS 2022 2nd Best Poster Prize

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Does a 1st metatarsophalangeal fusion in a patient with pes planus improve the pes planus deformity? A retrospective case series

Does a 1st metatarsophalangeal fusion in a patient with pes planus improve the pes planus deformity? A retrospective case series Does a 1st metatarsophalangeal fusion in a patient with pes planus improve the pes planus deformity? A retrospective case series
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Does a 1st metatarsophalangeal fusion in a patient with pes planus improve the pes planus deformity? A retrospective case series

J. Chapman, N. Dalal, H. Jenkinson, L. Mason

1Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Trauma and Orthopaedics Service, Liverpool, United Kingdom,

2University of Liverpool, School of Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Does finite element simulation have a role to play in foot and ankle surgery?

Does finite element simulation have a role to play in foot and ankle surgery? Does finite element simulation have a role to play in foot and ankle surgery?
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Does finite element simulation have a role to play in foot and ankle surgery?

E. Pegg, H. Chen, C. Brockett, A. Gulati, J. Mangwani

1University of Bath, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bath, United Kingdom

2University of Leeds, School of Mechanical Engineering, Leeds, United Kingdom

3Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, West Bromwich, United Kingdom

4University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom

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Functional outcome and risk of non-union for 5th metatarsal base fractures treated via a new virtual fracture clinic

Functional outcome and risk of non-union for 5th metatarsal base fractures treated via a new virtual fracture clinic Functional outcome and risk of non-union for 5th metatarsal base fractures treated via a new virtual fracture clinic
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Functional outcome and risk of non-union for 5th metatarsal base fractures treated via a new virtual fracture clinic

E. Toner, P. McCaughey, C. Peace, R. Cassidy, O. Diamond

1Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Inter- and intra-observer reliability of posterior malleolus fracture classifications systems

Inter- and intra-observer reliability of posterior malleolus fracture classifications systems Inter- and intra-observer reliability of posterior malleolus fracture classifications systems
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Inter- and intra-observer reliability of posterior malleolus fracture classifications systems

B. Mullins, A. Felstead, J. McFall, H. Akehurst, A. Jowett, T. Koc

1Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

2Royal United Hospital, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bath, United Kingdom

Joint Winner of the BOFAS 2022 Best Poster Prize

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Midfoot Charcot Neuroarthopathy- is there an ideal configuration of superconstruct?

Midfoot Charcot Neuroarthopathy- is there an ideal configuration of superconstruct? Midfoot Charcot Neuroarthopathy- is there an ideal configuration of superconstruct?
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Midfoot Charcot Neuroarthopathy- is there an ideal configuration of superconstruct?

M. Tiruveedhula, P. Poulios, A. Graham, M. Mulcahy

1Mid and South Essex University Hospital, Orthopaedics, Basildon, United Kingdom

2Mid and South Essex University Hospital, Medicine, Basildon, United Kingdom

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Morphology of occult posterior malleolar fractures associated with tibial shaft fractures

Morphology of occult posterior malleolar fractures associated with tibial shaft fractures Morphology of occult posterior malleolar fractures associated with tibial shaft fractures
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Morphology of occult posterior malleolar fractures associated with tibial shaft fractures

D. Myatt, H. Stringer, L. Mason, B. Fischer

1Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Liverpool, United Kingdom

2University of Liverpool, School of Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Outcomes of out-patient Tendo-Achilles lengthening and weight-bearing total contact casts for patients with diabetic forefoot ulcers

Outcomes of out-patient Tendo-Achilles lengthening and weight-bearing total contact casts for patients with diabetic forefoot ulcers Outcomes of out-patient Tendo-Achilles lengthening and weight-bearing total contact casts for patients with diabetic forefoot ulcers
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Outcomes of out-patient Tendo-Achilles lengthening and weight-bearing total contact casts for patients with diabetic forefoot ulcers

M. Tiruveedhula, A. Mallick, A. Graham, M. Mulcahy

1Mid and South Essex University Hospital, Orthopaedics, Basildon, United Kingdom

2Mid and South Essex University Hospital, Medicine, Basildon, United Kingdom

Joint Winner of the BOFAS 2022 Best Poster Prize

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Patient reported anxiety and depression following hallux valgus surgery: a comparative cohort study of two year clinical outcomes

Patient reported anxiety and depression following hallux valgus surgery: a comparative cohort study of two year clinical outcomes Patient reported anxiety and depression following hallux valgus surgery: a comparative cohort study of two year clinical outcomes
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Patient reported anxiety and depression following hallux valgus surgery: a comparative cohort study of two year clinical outcomes

T. Lewis, R. Ray, D.J Gordon

1King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's Foot and Ankle Unit, London, United Kingdom

2The London Clinic, London, United Kingdom

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Percutaneous subtalar joint screw fixation of comminuted calcaneal fractures – a salvage procedure

Percutaneous subtalar joint screw fixation of comminuted calcaneal fractures – a salvage procedure Percutaneous subtalar joint screw fixation of comminuted calcaneal fractures – a salvage procedure
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Percutaneous subtalar joint screw fixation of comminuted calcaneal fractures – a salvage procedure

C. Malik, A. Najefi, A. Patel, L. Jeyaseelan, L. Parker, N. Heidari, A. Vris, F. Malagelada

1Barts Bone and Joint Health, Royal London Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Joint Winner of the BOFAS 2022 2nd Best Poster Prize

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Radiological outcomes following open versus percutaneous fixation versus arthroscopically assisted percutaneous fixation of calcaneal fractures: a retrospective observational study

Radiological outcomes following open versus percutaneous fixation versus arthroscopically assisted percutaneous fixation of calcaneal fractures: a retrospective observational study Radiological outcomes following open versus percutaneous fixation versus arthroscopically assisted percutaneous fixation of calcaneal fractures: a retrospective observational study
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Radiological outcomes following open versus percutaneous fixation versus arthroscopically assisted percutaneous fixation of calcaneal fractures: a retrospective observational study

D. Yeomans, T. Lewis, T. Pearks, B. Stone, S. Hepple, A. Riddick, W. Harries, M. Kelly, I. Winson, P. Robinson

1North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom

2Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom

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