BOFAS 2024 Prize Winners

 

Podium Prizes:

 

First Prize - Chan Cheng Memorial Prize for Clinical Paper:

Karan Malhotra, The incidence of VTE in foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE)

 

First Trainee Prize & Klenerman Prize for Basic Science Paper:

Nik Aizah, Attachment with suture via bone tunnels is comparable biomechanically to single row anchor suture for reattachment of Achilles tendon to bone

 

Second Trainee Prize:

William Fishley, The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) Study: A national multicentre retrospective review of implants, fixation methods and outcomes in fibula fixation in ankle fractures

 

Third Trainee Prize:

Nicholas Heinz, Medial Malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative (MOON): A randomised clinical trial of operative versus non-operative management of associated medial malleolus fractures in unstable ankle fracture dislocations    

 

 

Poster Prizes:

 

Best Poster Prize:

Damien Martin, Weight Bear Then Discharge: A safe management strategy for isolated Weber B lateral malleolus fractures – outcomes of 611 patients

 

 

 

 

Podium Presentations 2024

 

A morphological review of medial malleolar fractures – Are there any factors which may predispose to nonunion and malunion?

A morphological review of medial malleolar fractures – Are there any factors which may predispose to nonunion and malunion? A morphological review of medial malleolar fractures – Are there any factors which may predispose to nonunion and malunion?
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

A morphological review of medial malleolar fractures – Are there any factors which may predispose to nonunion and malunion?

J. Aamir, R. Caldwell, S. Long, S. Sreenivasan, J. Mayrotas, A. Panera, S. Jeevaresan, L. Mason

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

2Aneurin Bevan Universisty NHS Trust, Newport, United Kingdom

3University of Liverpool, Institute of Health and Ageing, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Are total ankle replacements more protective of the hindfoot joints than ankle arthrodesis? A 13 year average retrospective review of 516 cases

Are total ankle replacements more protective of the hindfoot joints than ankle arthrodesis? A 13 year average retrospective review of 516 cases Are total ankle replacements more protective of the hindfoot joints than ankle arthrodesis? A 13 year average retrospective review of 516 cases
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

Are total ankle replacements more protective of the hindfoot joints than ankle arthrodesis? A 13 year average retrospective review of 516 cases

C. Trew, S. Chambers, M. Siddique, S. Qasim

1Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

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Attachment with suture via bone tunnels is comparable biomechanically to single row anchor suture for reattachment of Achilles tendon to bone

Attachment with suture via bone tunnels is comparable biomechanically to single row anchor suture for reattachment of Achilles tendon to bone Attachment with suture via bone tunnels is comparable biomechanically to single row anchor suture for reattachment of Achilles tendon to bone
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Attachment with suture via bone tunnels is comparable biomechanically to single row anchor suture for reattachment of Achilles tendon to bone

N. Aizah, A. Haseeb, M.R. Draman

1Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Orthopaedic Surgery (NOCERAL), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Orthopaedic Surgery (NOCERAL), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Winner of the BOFAS 2024 First Trainee Prize & Klenerman Prize for Basic Science Paper (Podium)

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Clinical, radiological and patient reported outcomes of Charcot foot reconstructive surgery in a single centre over a follow up period of 1-7 years

Clinical, radiological and patient reported outcomes of Charcot foot reconstructive surgery in a single centre over a follow up period of 1-7 years Clinical, radiological and patient reported outcomes of Charcot foot reconstructive surgery in a single centre over a follow up period of 1-7 years
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

Clinical, radiological and patient reported outcomes of Charcot foot reconstructive surgery in a single centre over a follow up period of 1-7 years

R. Martin, H. Sylvester, J. Ramaskandhan, S. Chambers, S. Qasim

1Royal Victoria Infirmary, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Deltoid ligament reconstruction in ankle fractures – does it prevent pes planus?

Deltoid ligament reconstruction in ankle fractures – does it prevent pes planus? Deltoid ligament reconstruction in ankle fractures – does it prevent pes planus?
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

Deltoid ligament reconstruction in ankle fractures – does it prevent pes planus?

J. Aamir, T. Huxley, M. Clarke, N. Dalal, A. Johnston, D. Rigkos, J. Kutty, C. Gunn, C. Condurache, D. McKeever, A. Gomaa, L. Mason

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

2University of Liverpool, Institute of Health and Ageing, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Evaluating the utility of plain radiograph and computerised tomography scanning in identifying concomitant foot fractures in patients with unstable Lisfranc injuries

Evaluating the utility of plain radiograph and computerised tomography scanning in identifying concomitant foot fractures in patients with unstable Lisfranc injuries Evaluating the utility of plain radiograph and computerised tomography scanning in identifying concomitant foot fractures in patients with unstable Lisfranc injuries
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Evaluating the utility of plain radiograph and computerised tomography scanning in identifying concomitant foot fractures in patients with unstable Lisfranc injuries

J. Aamir, R. Caldwell, D. Karthikappallil, H. Tanaka, M. Elbannan, L. Mason

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

2Aneurin Bevan Universisty NHS Trust, Newport, United Kingdom

3University of Liverpool, Institute of Health and Ageing, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Long term outcomes of a randomized control trial comparing fibular nail with open reduction and internal fixation in patients with unstable ankle fractures

Long term outcomes of a randomized control trial comparing fibular nail with open reduction and internal fixation in patients with unstable ankle fractures Long term outcomes of a randomized control trial comparing fibular nail with open reduction and internal fixation in patients with unstable ankle fractures
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

Long term outcomes of a randomized control trial comparing fibular nail with open reduction and internal fixation in patients with unstable ankle fractures

N. Heinz, K. Bugler, N. Clement, X. Low, A. Duckworth, T. White

1Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3University of Edinburgh, Centre for Population Health Sciences, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Medial Malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative (MOON): A randomised clinical trial of operative versus non-operative management of associated medial malleolus fractures in unstable ankle fractures

Medial Malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative (MOON): A randomised clinical trial of operative versus non-operative management of associated medial malleolus fractures in unstable ankle fractures Medial Malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative (MOON): A randomised clinical trial of operative versus non-operative management of associated medial malleolus fractures in unstable ankle fractures
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

Medial Malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative (MOON): A randomised clinical trial of operative versus non-operative management of associated medial malleolus fractures in unstable ankle fractures

T. Carter, W. Oliver, K. Bell, C. Graham, A.D. Duckworth, T. White, N. Heinz

1Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3University of Edinburgh, Centre for Population Health Sciences, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Winner of the BOFAS 2024 Third Trainee Prize (Podium)

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Minimally invasive surgery versus conservative treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A prospective propensity score matched cohort study with 2 year follow up

Minimally invasive surgery versus conservative treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A prospective propensity score matched cohort study with 2 year follow up Minimally invasive surgery versus conservative treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A prospective propensity score matched cohort study with 2 year follow up
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

Minimally invasive surgery versus conservative treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A prospective propensity score matched cohort study with 2 year follow up

R. Ahluwalia, T. Lewis, O. Musbahi, I. Reichert

1King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, London, United Kingdom

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Single-stage, combined, ortho-plastics treatment of severe calcaneal osteomyelitis with large soft tissue defects – long term follow up

Single-stage, combined, ortho-plastics treatment of severe calcaneal osteomyelitis with large soft tissue defects – long term follow up Single-stage, combined, ortho-plastics treatment of severe calcaneal osteomyelitis with large soft tissue defects – long term follow up
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

Single-stage, combined, ortho-plastics treatment of severe calcaneal osteomyelitis with large soft tissue defects – long term follow up

B. Down, S.-T. Jerry Tsang, A. Hotchen, J. Ferguson, D. Stubbs, C. Loizou, A. Ramsden, M. McNally, A. Kendal

1Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom

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Surgical management of complex ankle fractures in patients with diabetes: a national retrospective multicentre study

Surgical management of complex ankle fractures in patients with diabetes: a national retrospective multicentre study Surgical management of complex ankle fractures in patients with diabetes: a national retrospective multicentre study
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Podium

Surgical management of complex ankle fractures in patients with diabetes: a national retrospective multicentre study

R. Ahluwalia, C. Wek, T. Lewis, T. Stringfellow, D. Coffey, S.T. Ping, M. Edmonds, I. Reichert, HARnT Collaborative

1King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, London, United Kingdom

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The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) Study: A national multicentre retrospective review of implants, fixation methods and outcomes in fibula fixation in ankle fractures

The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) Study: A national multicentre retrospective review of implants, fixation methods and outcomes in fibula fixation in ankle fractures The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) Study: A national multicentre retrospective review of implants, fixation methods and outcomes in fibula fixation in ankle fractures
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The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) Study: A national multicentre retrospective review of implants, fixation methods and outcomes in fibula fixation in ankle fractures

W. Fishley, R. Morrison, T. Baldock, A. Hilley, FAIR Collaborative, CORNET, P. Baker, D. Townshend

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

2University of York, York, United Kingdom

³Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

4Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) Collaborative, United Kingdom

5Collaborative Orthopaedic Research Network (CORNET), North East, United Kingdom

6South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Middlesborough, United Kingdom

Winner of the BOFAS 2024 Second Trainee Prize (Podium)

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The incidence of VTE in foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE)

The incidence of VTE in foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE) The incidence of VTE in foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE)
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The incidence of VTE in foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE)

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

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

2University of Liverpool, Institute of Health and Ageing, Liverpool, United Kingdom

3University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom

4Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom

Winner of the BOFAS 2024 First Prize - Chan Cheng Memorial Prize for Clinical Paper (Podium)

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Ultrasound-guided infiltration with hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroid for the treatment of Morton’s neuroma: a randomised controlled trial

Ultrasound-guided infiltration with hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroid for the treatment of Morton’s neuroma: a randomised controlled trial Ultrasound-guided infiltration with hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroid for the treatment of Morton’s neuroma: a randomised controlled trial
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Ultrasound-guided infiltration with hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroid for the treatment of Morton’s neuroma: a randomised controlled trial

T. Lewis, G.F. Ferreira, G. Nunes, R. Ray

1King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, London, United Kingdom

2Prevent Senior, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Sao Paulo, Brazil 3COTE Brasilia Clinic, Foot and Ankle Unit, Brasilia, Brazil

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Posters 2024

 

7 to 9 year survivorship of 106 fixed bearing total ankle replacements

7 to 9 year survivorship of 106 fixed bearing total ankle replacements 7 to 9 year survivorship of 106 fixed bearing total ankle replacements
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Poster

7 to 9 year survivorship of 106 fixed bearing total ankle replacements

M. Dahill, M. Kostusiak, M. Dean, A. Hughes, R Kakwani, A Murty, D. Townshend, I. Sharpe

1Royal Infirmary, Bristol, United Kingdom

2Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust, Newcastle, United Kingdom

3Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom

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A medium term review of the outcomes of talar osteochondral lesions treated with matrix associated stem cell transplantation

A medium term review of the outcomes of talar osteochondral lesions treated with matrix associated stem cell transplantation A medium term review of the outcomes of talar osteochondral lesions treated with matrix associated stem cell transplantation
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Poster

A medium term review of the outcomes of talar osteochondral lesions treated with matrix associated stem cell transplantation

E. Murphy, A. Faustino, M. Curran, S. Kearns

1Galway University Hospital, Orthopaedics, Galway, Ireland

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Achilles tendon ruptures and venous thromboembolism - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE)

Achilles tendon ruptures and venous thromboembolism - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE) Achilles tendon ruptures and venous thromboembolism - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE)
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Achilles tendon ruptures and venous thromboembolism - UK Foot and Ankle Thrombo-Embolism Audit (UK-FATE)

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

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

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

3University of Liverpool, Institute of Health and Ageing, Liverpool, United Kingdom

4Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom

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Anterior translation post anterior pilon fixation. Are we missing something?

Anterior translation post anterior pilon fixation. Are we missing something? Anterior translation post anterior pilon fixation. Are we missing something?
Categories: Abstracts, 2024, Poster

Anterior translation post anterior pilon fixation. Are we missing something?

J. Mcevoy, A. Gomaa, L. Mason

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

2University of Liverpool, Institute of Health and Ageing, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Chevron vs transverse cut comparison in minimally invasive hallux valgus correction. Does the osteotomy affect outcome?

Chevron vs transverse cut comparison in minimally invasive hallux valgus correction. Does the osteotomy affect outcome? Chevron vs transverse cut comparison in minimally invasive hallux valgus correction. Does the osteotomy affect outcome?
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Chevron vs transverse cut comparison in minimally invasive hallux valgus correction. Does the osteotomy affect outcome?

T. Lewis, R. Ray, D. Gordon

1King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma and Orthopaedics, London, United Kingdom

2The London Clinic, London, United Kingdom

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Does the underlying cause of arthritis affect the outcome of total ankle replacement? A 10 year follow up study

Does the underlying cause of arthritis affect the outcome of total ankle replacement? A 10 year follow up study Does the underlying cause of arthritis affect the outcome of total ankle replacement? A 10 year follow up study
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Does the underlying cause of arthritis affect the outcome of total ankle replacement? A 10 year follow up study

A. Pujol Nicolas, A. Porter, J. Ramaskandhan, S. Hakeem, M. Siddique

1Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Pedal medial artery calcification score as a prognostic marker for the success of surgical intervention in diabetic foot disease

Pedal medial artery calcification score as a prognostic marker for the success of surgical intervention in diabetic foot disease Pedal medial artery calcification score as a prognostic marker for the success of surgical intervention in diabetic foot disease
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Pedal medial artery calcification score as a prognostic marker for the success of surgical intervention in diabetic foot disease

T. Collins, D. Hickman, A. Pillai

1Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Manchester, United Kingdom

2Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, United Kingdom

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Preoperative anxiety and depression are associated with poorer patient-reported outcome following total ankle replacements

Preoperative anxiety and depression are associated with poorer patient-reported outcome following total ankle replacements Preoperative anxiety and depression are associated with poorer patient-reported outcome following total ankle replacements
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Preoperative anxiety and depression are associated with poorer patient-reported outcome following total ankle replacements

J.M. Leow, P.Y. Wong, H. Shalaby, J. Mckinley

1Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Radiological medial safe zone - Protecting the posterior tibial tendon during ankle or pilon fracture fixation

Radiological medial safe zone - Protecting the posterior tibial tendon during ankle or pilon fracture fixation Radiological medial safe zone - Protecting the posterior tibial tendon during ankle or pilon fracture fixation
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Radiological medial safe zone - Protecting the posterior tibial tendon during ankle or pilon fracture fixation

B. Jones, A. Bond, K. Roughneen, L. Mason

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

2University of Liverpool, Human Anatomy and Resource Centre, Liverpool, United Kingdom

3University of Liverpool, Institute of Health and Ageing, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Short to medium term functional and radiological outcomes and complication rates for Intraarticular Calcaneum fracture fixation done using Sinus Tarsi Approach

Short to medium term functional and radiological outcomes and complication rates for Intraarticular Calcaneum fracture fixation done using Sinus Tarsi Approach Short to medium term functional and radiological outcomes and complication rates for Intraarticular Calcaneum fracture fixation done using Sinus Tarsi Approach
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Short to medium term functional and radiological outcomes and complication rates for Intraarticular Calcaneum fracture fixation done using Sinus Tarsi Approach

A. Gopinathannair, P. Prasad, B. Ayyaswamy, A. Anand

1Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Blackpool, United Kingdom

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The patient and surgical factors specific to patients not receiving anticoagulation when undergoing foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK-FATE Audit

The patient and surgical factors specific to patients not receiving anticoagulation when undergoing foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK-FATE Audit The patient and surgical factors specific to patients not receiving anticoagulation when undergoing foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK-FATE Audit
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The patient and surgical factors specific to patients not receiving anticoagulation when undergoing foot and ankle surgery in the UK - UK-FATE Audit

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

1Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom

2University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom

3Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Orthopaedic and Trauma Service, Liverpool, United Kingdom

4University of Liverpool, Institute of Health and Ageing, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Weight bear then discharge: A safe management strategy for isolated Weber B lateral malleolus fractures – outcomes of 658 patients

Weight bear then discharge: A safe management strategy for isolated Weber B lateral malleolus fractures – outcomes of 658 patients Weight bear then discharge: A safe management strategy for isolated Weber B lateral malleolus fractures – outcomes of 658 patients
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Weight bear then discharge: A safe management strategy for isolated Weber B lateral malleolus fractures – outcomes of 658 patients

D.H. Martin, N.T.H. Ng, B. Armstrong, J. Brennan, T. Feng, K. Lekuse, T.O. White, S.P. Mackenzie

1Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

BOFAS 2024 Best Poster Prize

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