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Orthopaedics & Trauma

Referenced MDPDA clinical resources in Orthopaedics & Trauma, with transparent evidence and review metadata.

20 clinical resources
Clinical practice guide

Carpal tunnel syndrome: diagnosis, splinting, injection and surgery

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on carpal tunnel syndrome, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Lumbar spinal stenosis: diagnosis, non-operative care and decompression decisions

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on lumbar spinal stenosis, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Hip fracture in older adults: analgesia, timing of surgery and rehabilitation

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on hip fracture in older adults, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Cervical radiculopathy: red flags, conservative treatment and surgical referral

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on cervical radiculopathy, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Femoral neck fracture in adults: fixation versus arthroplasty principles

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on femoral neck fracture in adults, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Osteomyelitis in adults: diagnosis, microbiology and surgical management

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on osteomyelitis in adults, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Intertrochanteric hip fracture: operative stabilisation and postoperative care

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on intertrochanteric hip fracture, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Prosthetic joint infection: diagnosis, antimicrobial strategy and revision principles

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on prosthetic joint infection, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Distal radius fracture: reduction, immobilisation and fixation decisions

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on distal radius fracture, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Compartment syndrome: pressure, clinical diagnosis and emergency fasciotomy

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on compartment syndrome, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Proximal humerus fracture: non-operative and surgical treatment

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on proximal humerus fracture, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Ankle fracture: stability assessment and operative indications

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on ankle fracture, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Tibial plateau fracture: soft-tissue assessment and fixation planning

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on tibial plateau fracture, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Tibial shaft fracture: open injury, compartment risk and stabilisation

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on tibial shaft fracture, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Clavicle fracture: displacement, neurovascular assessment and treatment

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on clavicle fracture, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Shoulder dislocation: reduction, neurovascular checks and recurrence risk

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on shoulder dislocation, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
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Knee dislocation: vascular injury screening and ligament assessment

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on knee dislocation, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18
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Patellar dislocation: reduction, osteochondral injury and rehabilitation

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on patellar dislocation, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Orthopaedics & TraumaReviewed 2026-08-18