Purpose To assess the test–retest reliability of the EQ-5D-5L (5L) and compare the validity
of the 5L and EQ-5D-3L (3L) in osteoarthritis patients referred to an orthopaedic surgeon for …

Background Existing literature demonstrating the negative impact of delayed hip fracture
surgery on mortality consists largely of observational studies prone to selection bias and may …

Objective As rates of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) for osteoarthritis (OA) rise, there is a need
to ensure appropriate use. We undertook this study to develop criteria for appropriate use of …

Purpose To assess (1) patient expectations before total hip (THR) and knee (TKR) replacement;
(2) which expectations are met and unmet 6 and 12 months post-surgery; (3) the role of …

Background National joint replacement registries outside North America have been effective
in reducing revision risk. However, there is little information on the role of smaller regional …

Purpose To define patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) cut-off values for the EQ-5D-5L
and Oxford hip (OHS) and knee (OKS) scores 6 and 12 months after total hip (THR) or knee (…

Objectives We assessed: (1) waiting time variation among surgeons; (2) proportion of
patients receiving surgery within benchmark and (3) influence of the Winnipeg Central Intake …

Background: Although the option of next available surgeon can be found on surgeon referral
forms for total joint replacement surgery, its selection varies across surgical practices. …

This study characterized loss in body mass by the cave myotis, Myotis velifer , in 7 hibernation
seasons (October–March 1979–1986) in western Oklahoma. Average mass entering …

Sex ratios of Myotis velifer populations were studied during 2 hibernating seasons within
and among 42 caves across a portion of its geographic range in Oklahoma and Kansas. The …