Epidemiology and Outcomes of Upper Limb Surgery: Analysis of Routine Data

Any form of joint replacement of the glenohumeral joint including prosthetic and excision.

Any form of joint replacement of the elbow joint including prosthetic and excision.

Any form of joint replacement of joints of the hand and wrist including prosthetic and excision.

Open or endoscopic release of peripheral nerve entrapment - subdivided by anatomical site of compression. Specific subgroups will include carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release.

Open or arthroscopic repair or reconstruction of tendons of the shoulder, hand and upper limb in general.

Any procedure designed to increase stability of a joint, including soft tissue and bony blocking procedures.

Any procedure performed for treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.

Any internal or external fixation of upper limb fractures - analysed by anatomical site.

Any removal or release of soft tissue for treatment of stiffness, functional impairment or pain. Specific subgroups will include trigger finger release, subacromial surgery and surgery for frozen shoulder.

Any intra-articular injection