Introduction IJS launched best evidence topic reviews (BETs) in 2011, when the guidelines
for conducting and reporting these reviews were published in the journal. Aims (1) Audit the …

Background: Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography has been shown to be
very accurate for identifying the perforator size, location, and intramuscular course, and the …

There is a growing realisation in surgery that academic collaboration is more productive
than small groups working competitively. This has led to different models of collaboration. An …

Plastic surgery is often misrepresented in the popular media, and as a predominantly
postgraduate specialty, many doctors also misunderstand it. Unlike other surgical specialties, it is …

Background Hand fractures are common and sometimes require surgery to restore function.
Placement of Kirschner wires (K-wires) is the most common form of surgical fixation. After …

Several countries have reduced the amount of hours worked by surgical trainees. Although
all surgical subspecialties are affected by work time restrictions (WTRs), general surgeons …

Autologous‐induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) may eventually be used in cell replacement
therapies to treat a wide range of diseases and have been touted as a solution to the …

Methods A search was performed in March 2013 using the British Journal of Plastic Surgery
and JPRAS'ScienceDirect webpage (http://www. sciencedirect. com/science/journal/…

Aims The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate machine-learning-based computerized
adaptive tests (CATs) for the Oxford Hip Score (OHS), Oxford Knee Score (OKS), Oxford …

Background: The perspective of the patient in measuring the outcome of their hand treatment
is of key importance. We developed a hand-specific patient-reported outcome measure to …