Togay Koç / 05 June 2023 / Categories: Abstracts, 2023, Poster Readmissions and complications following total ankle replacements: a data linkage study using the National Joint Registry and NHS Digital T. Jennison, O Ukoumunne, S Lamb, A Goldberg, I Sharpe Introduction: There is a risk readmissions and complications following ankle replacements. Despite the increase in the numbers performed, there is limited evidence on the number of these complications. The aim of this cohort study was to determine the 30 day and 90 day readmission rates following total ankle replacement. Secondary aims were to determine the incidence of pulmonary embolism, surgical procedures and the risk factors for readmission. Methods: A data linkage study combined National Joint Registry (NJR) Data and NHS Digital data. 30 day and 90 day readmissions were recorded. Multivaraible logistic regression was performed to analyse potential risk factors for failures for readmissions. Results: A total of 5562 underwent an ankle replacement between between 1st April 2010 and 31st December 2018. The 30 day readmission rate was 3.2%and the 90 day readmission rate was 7.6%. The 30 day re-operation rate was 0.4% and 90 day re-operation rate was 1.13%. The incidence of pulmonary embolism was at 0.13% at 90 days. Conclusion: There is a 3.2% 30 day readmission rate following total ankle replacement. The risk of medical complications including pulmonary embolism is low. This study demonstrates the safety of total ankle replacements. Print 290 Tags: AnkleTAR Documents to download Readmissions and complications following total ankle replacements: a data linkage study using the National Joint Registry and NHS Digital(.pdf, 187.05 KB) - 658 download(s)
3Jul2025 Basic Skills Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course - open for applications 03/07/2025 Read more This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of training foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Basic Skills covers the more common procedures which a foot and ankle surgeon would be likely to need. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty. Anterior ankle Posterior ankle Haglund’s surgery Sub-talar joint Tendoscopy Arthroscopic Ankle fusion 1st MTP joint Documents to download Basic-Course-2025-Programme-draft(.pdf, 3.19 MB) - 407 download(s) Read more
4Jul2025 Advanced Skills Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course - applications open 04/07/2025 Read more This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of established foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Advanced Skills covers some more advanced and emerging techniques. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty. 1st MTP joint Arthroscopic lateral and medial ligament repair FHL transfer Peroneal groove and Tibialis posterior Tarsal coalition excision Sub-talar fusion Chopart joint fusion Documents to download Advanced-Course-2025-Programme-draft(.pdf, 3.29 MB) - 399 download(s) Read more
2Oct2025 BOFAS Principles Course - Dubai 02/10/2025 - 04/10/2025 Read more The aim is to give Overseas Trainee Orthopaedic Surgeons a solid grounding in the principles and the decision making in Foot & Ankle Surgery. There is an emphasis on clinical examination of cases, small group discussions and learning surgical approaches in the cadaver lab. This is the first course BOFAS is running in UAE and the aim is to expand the Foot and Ankle education and training in the Middle East and Gulf area. Venue - Le Meridien, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Documents to download ACv3BOFAS-Principles-Course-Programme-DXB(.pdf, 2.13 MB) - 95 download(s) Read more
20Oct2025 BOFAS Principles Course Taunton 20/10/2025 - 21/10/2025 Read more These courses are aimed at Higher Surgical Trainees / ST3 onwards and are designed to teach the core of Foot and Ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment. The emphasis is on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and typical day-to-day clinic scenarios. Although not an exam preparation course, content is taught to the standard expected in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) exam; that of a day-one non-specialist orthopaedic consultant. Applications will open on 1st September 2023. Venue - Taunton (TBC) Documents to download BOFAS-Course-Programme--Taunton-2025(.docx, 31.88 KB) - 569 download(s) Read more
7Nov2025 TriCountries Diabetic Foot Symposium 07/11/2025 Read more TriCountries Diabetic Foot Symposium In-person multidisciplinary event bringing together leading experts in the UK to discuss the latest advancements in diabetic foot care. Read more