M.Koziara, AB. Scrimshire, P.Torres IntroductionEXOGEN therapy is established in the management of fracture delayed/non-unions. It has recently been recommended by NICE for use in trauma. Use of EXOGEN in delayed unions in elective foot and ankle surgery has not been previously reported. We aim to review the indications and outcomes of EXOGEN therapy in managing…
Neurosurgery
Is it time to radically change the two week wait (2WW) referral pathway for suspected brain and CNS cancer?
JX Lee (1), A Varma (2), P Kane (2)1. Medical School, University of Newcastle2. Department of Neurosurgery, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough BackgroundIn June 2015, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published revised 2WW referral guidelines for general practitioners (GP) for patients with suspected brain and CNS cancer. The comprehensive guidelines include recommendations…