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Comparison of visual estimations of distal radius fracture radiographic parameters between different levels of orthopaedic doctors

Distal radius fractures are common injuries in South Africa. Accurate and decisive radiographic parameter interpretation is key in appropriate management. Digital radiographic facilities are rare in the public setting and goniometer usage is low; thus, visual estimates are the primary form of radiographic assessment. Previous research has associated orthopaedic experience with accuracy of distal radius fracture parameter estimation, but often, doctors treating orthopaedic patients are not experienced in orthopaedics. Differences in radiographic visual estimation accuracy between different experience levels of orthopaedic doctors has yet to be explored in this setting.

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Open letter to the European Commission on the implementation and readiness status of the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR)

On the 15th of April, MedTech Europe sent an open letter on the MDR to Mr. Jyrki Katainen, Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness at the European Commission. In this letter, the medical device industry in Europe confirms that without immediate action by the European Commission, the new regulatory system will not be ready on time to ensure continued access of patients and healthcare systems to life-saving and life-transforming devices.

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