Patient Safety in Surgery

Title Publication Date Language Citations
Timing of preoperative antibiotics for knee arthroplasties: Improving the routines in Sweden2011/01/01English22
Reconstruction of displaced acromio-clavicular joint dislocations using a triple suture-cerclage: description of a safe and efficient surgical technique2012/01/01English20
Unusual spine anatomy contributing to wrong level spine surgery: a case report and recommendations for decreasing the risk of preventable 'never events'2011/01/01English19
The Munich Shoulder Questionnaire (MSQ): development and validation of an effective patient-reported tool for outcome measurement and patient safety in shoulder surgery2012/01/01English19
MR-compatible antibiotic interlocked nail fabrication for the management of long bone infections: first case report of a new technique2014/01/01English18
Percutaneous reduction and fixation of an intra-articular calcaneal fracture using an inflatable bone tamp: description of a novel and safe technique2012/01/01English16
Reducing mortality in hip fracture patients using a perioperative approach and “Patient- Centered Medical Home” model: a prospective cohort study2014/01/01English16
Compartment elasticity measured by pressure-related ultrasound to determine patients “at risk” for compartment syndrome: an experimental in vitro study2015/01/01English16
Indication for surgical treatment in patients with adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – a critical appraisal2013/01/01English16
Socio-economic outcome after blunt orthopaedic trauma: Implications on injury prevention2011/01/01English16
Reduction of central venous catheter associated blood stream infections following implementation of a resident oversight and credentialing policy2011/01/01English15
Acute morbidity and complications of thigh compartment syndrome: A report of 26 cases2010/01/01English15
Improving operating room safety2009/01/01English15
Severe postpartum disruption of the pelvic ring: report of two cases and review of the literature2011/01/01English15
Does a mobile laminar airflow screen reduce bacterial contamination in the operating room? A numerical study using computational fluid dynamics technique2014/01/01English15
Intramedullary fixation of proximal humerus fractures: do locking bolts endanger the axillary nerve or the ascending branch of the anterior circumflex artery? A cadaveric study2008/01/01English14
Missed foot fractures in polytrauma patients: a retrospective cohort study2014/01/01English13
Fatal outcome after brain stem infarction related to bilateral vertebral artery occlusion - case report of a detrimental complication of cervical spine trauma2011/01/01English13
Resident work hour restrictions do not improve patient safety in surgery: a critical appraisal based on 7 years of experience in Switzerland2012/01/01English13
Radiation dose reduction in CT-guided periradicular injections in lumbar spine: Feasibility of a new institutional protocol for improved patient safety2012/01/01English13
Current challenges and future perspectives for patient safety in surgery2014/01/01English13
What can we learn from patient claims? - A retrospective analysis of incidence and patterns of adverse events after orthopaedic procedures in Sweden2012/01/01English12
The influence of iron status and genetic polymorphisms in the HFE gene on the risk for postoperative complications after bariatric surgery: a prospective cohort study in 1,064 patients2011/01/01English12
Risk stratification by injury distribution in polytrauma patients -- does the clavicular fracture play a role?2013/01/01English12
Safety and reliability of Radio Frequency Identification Devices in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography2010/01/01English12
A standardized and safe method of sterile field maintenance during intra-operative horizontal plane fluoroscopy2010/01/01English12
Anatomical landmarks for safer carpal tunnel decompression: an experimental cadaveric study2014/01/01English11
Preventing surgical complications: A survey on surgeons' perception of intra-articular malleolar screw misplacement in a cadaveric study2011/01/01English11
Straight proximal humeral nails are surrounded by more bone stock in comparison to bent nails in an experimental cadaveric study2014/01/01English11
The horror of wrong-site surgery continues: report of two cases in a regional trauma centre in Nigeria2015/01/01English11