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Diagnosing acute compartment syndrome—where have we got to? by McMillan, Tristan E., Gardner, William Timothy, Schmidt, Andrew H., Johnstone, Alan J.

“…Purpose Acute compartment syndrome is a condition whereby tissue ischaemia occurs due to increased pressure in a closed myofascial compartment. It is a…”
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Comparison of a twin interlocking derotation and compression screw cephalomedullary nail (InterTAN) with a single screw derotation cephalomedullary nail (proximal femoral nail antirotation): a systematic review and meta-analysis for intertrochanteric fractures by Nherera, Leo, Trueman, Paul, Horner, Alan, Watson, Tracy, Johnstone, Alan J

“…Intertrochanteric hip fractures are common and devastating injuries especially for the elderly. Surgical treatment is the optimal strategy for managing…”
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In reply to the letter to the editor regarding “Comparison of a twin interlocking derotation and compression screw cephalomedullary nail (InterTAN) with a single screw derotation cephalomedullary nail (proximal femoral nail antirotation): a systematic review and meta-analysis for intertrochanteric fractures” by Nherera, Leo, Trueman, Paul, Horner, Alan, Watson, Tracy, Johnstone, Alan J.

“…Abstract Background Intertrochanteric hip fractures are common and devastating injuries, especially for the elderly. Surgical treatment is the optimal strategy…”
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Percutaneous screw fixation of unstable ankle fractures in patients with poor soft tissues and significant co-morbidities by Smith, Matthew, MBCHB, MRCS, Medlock, Gareth, MBCHB, MRCS, Johnstone, Alan J., FRCSEd(Orth)

“…Highlights • Percutaneous screw fixation technique of ankle fractures utilised in patients with poor soft tissues. • Retrospective review with radiographic,…”
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Assessment Following Distal Radius Fractures: A Comparison of 4 Scoring Systems, Visual Numerical Scales, and Objective Measurements by Barker, Scott L., MBChB, Rehman, Haroon, MBChB, MSc, McCullough, Anna L., MBChB, Fielding, Shona, PhD, Johnstone, Alan J., MBChB

“…Purpose To compare 4 recognized upper-limb scoring systems that are regularly used to assess wrist function after injury. Methods We reviewed 116 patients 6…”
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Real time measurement of intramuscular pH during routine knee arthroscopy using a tourniquet: a preliminary study by MacDonald, David R. W., Neilly, David W., Elliott, Kirsten E., Johnstone, Alan J.

“…Aims Tourniquets have potential adverse effects including postoperative thigh pain, likely caused by their ischaemic and possible compressive effects. The aims…”
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Comparing the costs and outcomes of an integrated twin compression screw (ITCS) nail with standard of care using a single lag screw or a single helical blade cephalomedullary nail in patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures by Nherera, Leo M, Trueman, Paul, Horner, Alan, Johnstone, Alan J, Watson, Tracy J, Fatoye, Francis A

“…Surgical treatment is the optimal strategy for managing intertrochanteric fractures as it allows for early rehabilitation and functional recovery. The purpose…”
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Platelet derived growth factor-AB enhances knee meniscal cell activity in vitro by Tumia, Nezar S, Johnstone, Alan J

“…Abstract Meniscal healing especially in the inner avascular region has always been a major challenge. In this study we investigated the potential for platelet…”
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In vivo temperature measurement in the subacromial bursa during arthroscopic subacromial decompression by Barker, Scott L., MRCS, Johnstone, Alan J., FRCS(Orth), Kumar, Kapil, FRCS(Orth)

“…Background The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether use of a bi-polar radiofrequency (RF) ablation wand would cause excess heating, which may lead to…”
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Promoting the Proliferative and Synthetic Activity of Knee Meniscal Fibrochondrocytes Using Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor In Vitro by Tumia, Nezar S., Johnstone, Alan J.

“…Background: Meniscal tears situated within the inner avascular region do not heal despite suturing. New approaches need to be developed to augment surgical…”
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Primary screw perforation or subsequent screw cut-out following proximal humerus fracture fixation using locking plates: a review of causative factors and proposed solutions by McMillan, Tristan E., Johnstone, Alan J.

“…The surgical treatment of proximal humerus fractures remains controversial primarily due to the high complication rate associated with the available fixation…”
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A Modified Surgical Approach to the Distal Humerus: The Triceps Bundle Technique by Rankin, Iain A, Dixon, James, Goffin, Joaquim, Johnstone, Alan J

“…This paper describes a modification of the traditional fascial tongue surgical approach to the distal humerus. In particular, we describe the reflection and…”
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Technical considerations to avoid delayed and non-union by McMillan, Tristan E., Johnstone, Alan J.

“…For many years intramedullary nails have been a well accepted and successful method of diaphyseal fracture fixation. However, delayed and non unions with this…”
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The implants used for intramedullary fixation of distal fibula fractures: A review of literature by Rehman, Haroon, Gardner, William T., Rankin, Iain, Johnstone, Alan J.

“…Ankle fractures are amongst the most common surgically treated musculoskeletal injuries. Intramedullary (IM) fixation of the lateral malleolus had been…”
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Uniting the un-united: should established non-unions of femoral shaft fractures initially treated with IM nails be treated by plate augmentation instead of exchange IM nailing? A systematic review by Medlock, Gareth, Stevenson, Iain M., Johnstone, Alan J.

“…The majority of femoral fractures are surgically treated with intramedullary nails. Non-union rate is low but challenging and costly if it occurs. There have…”
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Postfasciotomy Classification System for Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Leg by Bouklouch, Yasser, Bernstein, Mitchell, Bosse, Michael, Cota, Adam, Duckworth, Andrew D, Dunbar, Robert P, Gamulin, Axel, Guy, Pierre, Hak, David J, Haller, Justin M, Hayda, Roman, Jarragh, Ali, Johnstone, Alan J, Karunakar, Madhav, Lawendy, Abdel-Rahman, Leighton, Ross, Mavrogenis, Andreas F, Mauffrey, Cyril, Miclau, Theodore, Obremskey, William T, Renninger, Chris, Sanders, David W, Schmidt, Andrew H, Schneider, Prism, Sen, Milan K, Taitsman, Lisa, Van Lancker, Hans, Harvey, Edward J

“…OBJECTIVEAcute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a true emergency. Even with urgent fasciotomy, there is often muscle damage and need for further surgery. Although…”
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Do trauma systems work? A comparison of major trauma outcomes between Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Massachusetts General Hospital by Morrissey, Brian E, Delaney, Ruth A, Johnstone, Alan J, Petrovick, Laurie, Smith, R. Malcolm

“…Abstract Trauma is an important matter of public health and a major cause of mortality. Since the late 1980s trauma care provision in the United Kingdom is…”
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Tourniquet uses and precautions by McMillan, Tristan E, Johnstone, Alan J

“…Abstract Tourniquets have been around for many years providing surgeons with a bloodless operative field and saving many lives on the battlefield; however,…”
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Attachment of Human Primary Osteoblast Cells to Modified Polyethylene Surfaces by Poulsson, Alexandra H. C, Mitchell, Stephen A, Davidson, Marcus R, Johnstone, Alan J, Emmison, Neil, Bradley, Robert H

“…Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has a long history of use in medical devices, primarily for articulating surfaces due to its inherent low…”
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Shoulder outcome measures: is there a right answer? by Beastall, James E., Fielding, Shona, Christie, Eva, Johnstone, Alan J.

“…Purpose A number of outcome measures (instruments) are used to assess shoulder pain and function in clinical practice. No clear ‘gold standard’ exists and it…”
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