BOFAS 2025 Prize Winners

 

Podium Prizes:

 

First Prize - Chan Cheng Memorial Prize for Clinical Paper:

Adrian Kendal, Mortality, re-amputation and post operative complication rates following 28,000 below knee amputation in diabetic patients in England: a national population study 2002-2022.

 

First Trainee Prize & Klenerman Prize for Basic Science Paper:

Samuel Briggs-Price, The Impact of Achilles Tendon Rupture on the Structure and Function of the Achilles Tendon and Plantarflexors after Non-Surgical Management: A Cross-Sectional Study

 

Second Trainee Prize:

Samer Bitar, Clinical comparison of fixed bearing versus mobile bearing total ankle replacement

 

Third Trainee Prize:

Murtaza Khan, A National survey of BOFAS members on the treatment of primary osteochondral defects of the talus

   

 

 

Poster Prizes:

 

Best Poster Prize:

Pheemaphol Samornpitakul, Effects of Mecobalamin on the functional outcomes of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 of the foot and ankle.

 

 

 

Tips & Tricks Prize:

Karan Malhotra, When do I operate on that cavus foot? A traffic light system

 

 

Podium Presentations 2025

 

A National survey of BOFAS members on the treatment of primary osteochondral defects of the talus

A National survey of BOFAS members on the treatment of primary osteochondral defects of the talus A National survey of BOFAS members on the treatment of primary osteochondral defects of the talus
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

A National survey of BOFAS members on the treatment of primary osteochondral defects of the talus

M Khan, T Ankers, J Mangwani, N Makwana

1Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry
2University Hospitals Leicester, Leicester

Third Trainee Prize

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Custom 3D-Printed Implants for Critical-Sized Bone Defects in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Multicentre Collaborative Study

Custom 3D-Printed Implants for Critical-Sized Bone Defects in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Multicentre Collaborative Study Custom 3D-Printed Implants for Critical-Sized Bone Defects in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Multicentre Collaborative Study
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Custom 3D-Printed Implants for Critical-Sized Bone Defects in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Multicentre Collaborative Study

J Mangwani, A See, L Houchen-Wolloff, 3D custom made multicentre collaborative

1University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester
2University of Nottingham, Nottingham
3University of Leicester, Leicester

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Does clinical pronation of the toe correlate with metatarsal rotation? A Retrospective analysis of weightbearing CT images

Does clinical pronation of the toe correlate with metatarsal rotation? A Retrospective analysis of weightbearing CT images Does clinical pronation of the toe correlate with metatarsal rotation? A Retrospective analysis of weightbearing CT images
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Does clinical pronation of the toe correlate with metatarsal rotation? A Retrospective analysis of weightbearing CT images

M Welck, A Beer, H Al-Omar, A Najefi, S Patel, N Cullen, T Koc, K Malhotra

1Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, London
2Northwick Park Hospital NHS Trust, London
3University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton

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Does return to physical activity differ between Ankle Arthrodesis versus Total ankle replacement - 1 Year follow up study

Does return to physical activity differ between Ankle Arthrodesis versus Total ankle replacement - 1 Year follow up study Does return to physical activity differ between Ankle Arthrodesis versus Total ankle replacement - 1 Year follow up study
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Does return to physical activity differ between Ankle Arthrodesis versus Total ankle replacement - 1 Year follow up study

F Jabbar, A Nicolas, S Chambers, P Torres, S Qasim, M Siddique, J Ramaskandhan

1Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle

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Does the measure of Achilles Tendon Resting Angle correlate with outcome after functional bracing and rehabilitation for Achilles rupture?

Does the measure of Achilles Tendon Resting Angle correlate with outcome after functional bracing and rehabilitation for Achilles rupture? Does the measure of Achilles Tendon Resting Angle correlate with outcome after functional bracing and rehabilitation for Achilles rupture?
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Does the measure of Achilles Tendon Resting Angle correlate with outcome after functional bracing and rehabilitation for Achilles rupture?

C Plant, J Skidmore, A Pritchard, V Dhukaram

1University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry

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Fourth Generation Percutaneous Transverse Osteotomies for Hallux Valgus: A series of 729 feet

Fourth Generation Percutaneous Transverse Osteotomies for Hallux Valgus: A series of 729 feet Fourth Generation Percutaneous Transverse Osteotomies for Hallux Valgus: A series of 729 feet
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Fourth Generation Percutaneous Transverse Osteotomies for Hallux Valgus: A series of 729 feet

P Lam, A Newton, E Murphy, MJ Chua, R Ray, C Watt, P Robinson, M Dalmau-Pastor, T Lewis

1Orthopaedic and Arthritis Specialist Centre, Chatswood, Sydney, Australia
2Kings Foot and Ankle Unit, Kings College NHS Foundation Trust, London
3Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
4Kings Foot and Ankle Unit, Kings College NHS Foundation Trust, London,
5Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol
6School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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Gravitational stress views overestimate ankle instability and may commit patients to unnecessary surgery: a prospective series with 10 year follow up

Gravitational stress views overestimate ankle instability and may commit patients to unnecessary surgery: a prospective series with 10 year follow up Gravitational stress views overestimate ankle instability and may commit patients to unnecessary surgery: a prospective series with 10 year follow up
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Gravitational stress views overestimate ankle instability and may commit patients to unnecessary surgery: a prospective series with 10 year follow up

N Heinz, H Hanif, K Bugler, A Duckworth, T White

1Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
2University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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Long term consequences of Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Fusion; a 25 year national population study of 41,000 patients

Long term consequences of Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Fusion; a 25 year national population study of 41,000 patients Long term consequences of Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Fusion; a 25 year national population study of 41,000 patients
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Long term consequences of Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Fusion; a 25 year national population study of 41,000 patients

C Hennessy, S Abram, C Loizou, R Brown, B Sharp, A Kendal

1NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford
2Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford

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Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin for Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study with Mean 6.7 year Follow Up

Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin for Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study with Mean 6.7 year Follow Up Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin for Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study with Mean 6.7 year Follow Up
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin for Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study with Mean 6.7 year Follow Up

O Townsend, N Hill, A Reaney, T Koç, T Lewis, D Gordon

1University Hospital Southampton, Southampton
2Cardiff University, Cardiff
3King’s College Hospital, London
4The London Clinic, London

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Mortality, re-amputation and post operative complication rates following 28,000 below knee amputation in diabetic patients in England: a national population study 2002-2022.

Mortality, re-amputation and post operative complication rates following 28,000 below knee amputation in diabetic patients in England: a national population study 2002-2022. Mortality, re-amputation and post operative complication rates following 28,000 below knee amputation in diabetic patients in England: a national population study 2002-2022.
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Mortality, re-amputation and post operative complication rates following 28,000 below knee amputation in diabetic patients in England: a national population study 2002-2022.

Mr Conor Hennessy1, S Abram, C Loizou, R Brown, B Sharp, A Kendal

1NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford

2Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford

First Prize - Chan Cheng Memorial Prize for Clinical Paper

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Neo-Chondrogenesis Using Autologous Matrix Induced Membrane (AMIC) In The Treatment Of Freiberg's Disease Of Lesser Metatarsals Up To 7 Year Follow Up Results

Neo-Chondrogenesis Using Autologous Matrix Induced Membrane (AMIC) In The Treatment Of Freiberg's Disease Of Lesser Metatarsals Up To 7 Year Follow Up Results Neo-Chondrogenesis Using Autologous Matrix Induced Membrane (AMIC) In The Treatment Of Freiberg's Disease Of Lesser Metatarsals Up To 7 Year Follow Up Results
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Neo-Chondrogenesis Using Autologous Matrix Induced Membrane (AMIC) In The Treatment Of Freiberg's Disease Of Lesser Metatarsals Up To 7 Year Follow Up Results

G Koshy, A Rajeev, K Devalia

1Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead

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Osteochondral lesions of the talus: Comparison of outcomes between Osteochondral autologous transplantation and matrix associated stem cell transplantation as primary and revision procedures

Osteochondral lesions of the talus: Comparison of outcomes between Osteochondral autologous transplantation and matrix associated stem cell transplantation as primary and revision procedures Osteochondral lesions of the talus: Comparison of outcomes between Osteochondral autologous transplantation and matrix associated stem cell transplantation as primary and revision procedures
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Osteochondral lesions of the talus: Comparison of outcomes between Osteochondral autologous transplantation and matrix associated stem cell transplantation as primary and revision procedures

A Faustino, E Murphy, G C Shaw, R Murphy, S Kearns

1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland,
2Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland

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Revision Of Recurrent Hallux Valgus Deformity Using A Percutaneous Distal Transverse Osteotomy: Surgical Considerations and Mean 3.6 Year Results

Revision Of Recurrent Hallux Valgus Deformity Using A Percutaneous Distal Transverse Osteotomy: Surgical Considerations and Mean 3.6 Year Results Revision Of Recurrent Hallux Valgus Deformity Using A Percutaneous Distal Transverse Osteotomy: Surgical Considerations and Mean 3.6 Year Results
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Revision Of Recurrent Hallux Valgus Deformity Using A Percutaneous Distal Transverse Osteotomy: Surgical Considerations and Mean 3.6 Year Results

TL Lewis, A Newton, R Ray, MJ Chua, E Murphy, P Lam

1Kings Foot and Ankle Unit, Kings College NHS Foundation Trust, London
2Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore,
3Orthopaedic and Arthritis Specialist Centre, Chatswood, Sydney, Australia

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Supramalleolar Osteotomy for ankle arthritis; single Tertiary Referral Centre - 12 year overview comparing standard and custom implant

Supramalleolar Osteotomy for ankle arthritis; single Tertiary Referral Centre - 12 year overview comparing standard and custom implant Supramalleolar Osteotomy for ankle arthritis; single Tertiary Referral Centre - 12 year overview comparing standard and custom implant
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Podium

Supramalleolar Osteotomy for ankle arthritis; single Tertiary Referral Centre - 12 year overview comparing standard and custom implant

SA Ali, I Mubark, K Weerasinghe

1University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham

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Posters 2025

 

A comparison of 1st MTPJ arthrodesis and total joint replacement, a clinical and biomechanical analysis

A comparison of 1st MTPJ arthrodesis and total joint replacement, a clinical and biomechanical analysis A comparison of 1st MTPJ arthrodesis and total joint replacement, a clinical and biomechanical analysis
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Poster

A comparison of 1st MTPJ arthrodesis and total joint replacement, a clinical and biomechanical analysis

R Rajan, J Shrestha, V Upadhyay, J Vhanda, D Ananda-Rajan

1University Hospitals of Derby & Burton, Derby
2University of Plymouth, Plymouth

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A prospective clinical and biomechanical analysis of feet following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis for end stage hallux rigidus

A prospective clinical and biomechanical analysis of feet following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis for end stage hallux rigidus A prospective clinical and biomechanical analysis of feet following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis for end stage hallux rigidus
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Poster

A prospective clinical and biomechanical analysis of feet following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis for end stage hallux rigidus

Professor Rohan Rajan1, Mr Jyoti Shrestha2, Mr Vishal Upadhyay2, J Vhanda, D Ananda-Rajan

1University Hospitals of Derby & Burton, Derby
2University of Derby, Derby
3University of Plymouth, Plymouth

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A Retrospective 10-year Review of Patient Reported Outcome Measures Comparing Unstable Ankle Fractures With and Without a Posterior Malleolus Fracture

A Retrospective 10-year Review of Patient Reported Outcome Measures Comparing Unstable Ankle Fractures With and Without a Posterior Malleolus Fracture A Retrospective 10-year Review of Patient Reported Outcome Measures Comparing Unstable Ankle Fractures With and Without a Posterior Malleolus Fracture
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Poster

A Retrospective 10-year Review of Patient Reported Outcome Measures Comparing Unstable Ankle Fractures With and Without a Posterior Malleolus Fracture

N Heinz, S Fredrick, A Amin, A Duckworth, T White

1Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
2University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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A Retrospective Review of Clinical Outcomes Comparing Unstable Ankle Fractures With and Without a Posterior Malleolus Fracture

A Retrospective Review of Clinical Outcomes Comparing Unstable Ankle Fractures With and Without a Posterior Malleolus Fracture A Retrospective Review of Clinical Outcomes Comparing Unstable Ankle Fractures With and Without a Posterior Malleolus Fracture
Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Poster

A Retrospective Review of Clinical Outcomes Comparing Unstable Ankle Fractures With and Without a Posterior Malleolus Fracture

N Heinz, S Fredrick, A Amin, A Duckworth, T White

1Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
2University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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An Audit of Ankle Arthritis Network: Preliminary Nottingham experience and Patient satisfaction

An Audit of Ankle Arthritis Network: Preliminary Nottingham experience and Patient satisfaction An Audit of Ankle Arthritis Network: Preliminary Nottingham experience and Patient satisfaction
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An Audit of Ankle Arthritis Network: Preliminary Nottingham experience and Patient satisfaction

M Raglan, Y Myint, V Karuppiah, N Duncan, S Milner, H Kurup, H Salem, J May, C Loizou, J Carmichael

1Nottingham University Hospital, Nottingham
2Royal Derby Hospital, Derby
3Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
4Kings Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield
5Royal Chesterfield Hospital, Chesterfield
6Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford
7Peterborough Hospital, Peterborough

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Comparative Biomechanical Study of Different Screw Fixation Methods For Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis

Comparative Biomechanical Study of Different Screw Fixation Methods For Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis Comparative Biomechanical Study of Different Screw Fixation Methods For Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis
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Comparative Biomechanical Study of Different Screw Fixation Methods For Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis

T Lewis, A Newton, H Mansur, G Ferreira, M Filho, L Battaglion, R Zambeli, R Ray, G Nunes

1King’s Foot and Ankle Unit, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London
2Department of Orthopedic Surgery,Hospital Santa Helena, Brasília, DF, Brazil
3Foot and Ankle Surgery Group, Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Prevent Senior, Sao Paulo, Brazil
4Head of Foot and Ankle Surgery Group, Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Prevent Senior, Sao Paulo, Brazil
5Sao Paulo University, USP, Ribeirao Preto,SP, Brazil
6Faculty of Medical Sciences, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
7COTE Brasilia Clinic, Foot and Ankle Unit, Brasilia, DF, Brazil

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Effects of Mecobalamin on the functional outcomes of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 of the foot and ankle

Effects of Mecobalamin on the functional outcomes of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 of the foot and ankle Effects of Mecobalamin on the functional outcomes of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 of the foot and ankle
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Effects of Mecobalamin on the functional outcomes of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 of the foot and ankle

P Samornpitakul, M Arunakul

1Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Thailand
2Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Thailand

Best Poster Prize

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Evaluation of Tendon-to-Tendon Versus Tendon-to-Bone Transfers in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Foot Surgery

Evaluation of Tendon-to-Tendon Versus Tendon-to-Bone Transfers in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Foot Surgery Evaluation of Tendon-to-Tendon Versus Tendon-to-Bone Transfers in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Foot Surgery
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Evaluation of Tendon-to-Tendon Versus Tendon-to-Bone Transfers in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Foot Surgery

M Shaath, E McCarthy, G Van Eetvelde, M Chatoo, S Patel, N Cullen, K Malhotra, M Welck

1Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London
2University College London, London

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Hallux Valgus surgery and 1st MTPJ fusion Outcomes from the BOFAS Registry

Hallux Valgus surgery and 1st MTPJ fusion Outcomes from the BOFAS Registry Hallux Valgus surgery and 1st MTPJ fusion Outcomes from the BOFAS Registry
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Hallux Valgus surgery and 1st MTPJ fusion Outcomes from the BOFAS Registry

S Jha, L Mason, N Makwana, E Wood, BOFAS Registry Collaborative

1University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester
2University of Liverpool School of Medicine, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool
3The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry
4Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester
5BOFAS

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Infection following foot and ankle surgery: Further analysis of data captured from the UK FATE Audit

Infection following foot and ankle surgery: Further analysis of data captured from the UK FATE Audit Infection following foot and ankle surgery: Further analysis of data captured from the UK FATE Audit
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Infection following foot and ankle surgery: Further analysis of data captured from the UK FATE Audit

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

1University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester
2Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University of Liverpool, Liverpool
3NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester
4Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London
5University of Leicester, Leicester

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Psychological and functional assessment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures and their return to sports

Psychological and functional assessment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures and their return to sports Psychological and functional assessment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures and their return to sports
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Psychological and functional assessment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures and their return to sports

RM Kumar, AR Gomaa, D Scarffe, B Jones, A Moothosamy, N Someswaran, A Molloy, L Mason

1Liverpool Orthopaedic and Trauma Service, Liverpool
2School of Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool

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Sagittal alignment following ankle and tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: A retrospective review of radiological and patient reported outcomes

Sagittal alignment following ankle and tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: A retrospective review of radiological and patient reported outcomes Sagittal alignment following ankle and tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: A retrospective review of radiological and patient reported outcomes
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Sagittal alignment following ankle and tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: A retrospective review of radiological and patient reported outcomes

P Singh, A Still, K Malhotra, S Patel, N Cullen, M Welck

1Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, London

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Surgery for 1st MTP joint arthritis - outcomes from the BOFAS registry

Surgery for 1st MTP joint arthritis - outcomes from the BOFAS registry Surgery for 1st MTP joint arthritis - outcomes from the BOFAS registry
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Surgery for 1st MTP joint arthritis - outcomes from the BOFAS registry

S Jha, L Mason, N Makwana, E Wood, BOFAS Registry Collaborative

1University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester
2University of Liverpool, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool
3The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry
4Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester
5BOFAS

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The Inaugural United Kingdom National Hallux Valgus Think Tank: Identification of Key Issues and Strategies to Improve Clinical Care for Patient Benefit

Categories: Abstracts, 2025-Jan, Poster

The Inaugural United Kingdom National Hallux Valgus Think Tank: Identification of Key Issues and Strategies to Improve Clinical Care for Patient Benefit

T Lewis, A See, L Houchen-Wolloff, J Mangwani, ORUK Hallux Valgus Think Tank Collaborative

1King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London
2Nottingham University, Nottingham
3University Hospitals Leicester, Leicester
4Orthopaedic Research United Kingdom

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The role of EUA and MRI scans in the evaluation of chronic symptomatic ankle instability - MRI findings of intact ligament doesn’t imply functional lateral ligament complex

The role of EUA and MRI scans in the evaluation of chronic symptomatic ankle instability - MRI findings of intact ligament doesn’t imply functional lateral ligament complex The role of EUA and MRI scans in the evaluation of chronic symptomatic ankle instability - MRI findings of intact ligament doesn’t imply functional lateral ligament complex
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The role of EUA and MRI scans in the evaluation of chronic symptomatic ankle instability - MRI findings of intact ligament doesn’t imply functional lateral ligament complex

G Koshy, A Rajeev, K Devalia

1Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead

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