Research priorities in fragility fractures of the lower limb and pelvis: a UK priority setting partnership with the James Lind Alliance.

Miguel Antonio FernandezLaura ArnelJenny GouldAlwin McGibbonRichard GrantPhilip BellStuart WhiteMark BaxterXavier GriffinTim ChesserDavid KeeneRebecca S KearneyCatherine WhiteMatthew L Costa

Published in: BMJ open (2018)

We report the top 10 UK research priorities in patients with fragility fractures of the lower limb and pelvis. The priorities highlight uncertainties in rehabilitation, postoperative physiotherapy, pain, weight-bearing, infection and thromboprophylaxis. The challenge now is to refine and deliver answers to these research priorities.

Keyphrases

lower limb
chronic pain
cross sectional
physical activity
body mass index
pain management
weight loss
neuropathic pain
weight gain
direct oral anticoagulants
body weight