Britt Barvelink

Erasmus MC | Erasmus MC · Department of Orthopaedics

Purpose Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are often initially assessed by junior doctors under time constraints, with limited supervision, risking significant consequences if missed. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) can aid in diagnosing fractures. This study aims to internally and externally validate an open source algorithm for the detection and...

Introduction This study compares computed tomography (CT) with plain radiography in its ability to assess distal radius fracture (DRF) malalignment after closed reduction and cast immobilization. Methods Malalignment is defined as radiographic fracture alignment beyond threshold values according to the Dutch guideline encompassing angulation, incl...

Purpose Early and accurate assessment of distal radius fractures (DRFs) is crucial for optimal prognosis. Identifying fractures likely to lose threshold alignment (instability) in a cast is vital for treatment decisions, yet prediction tools’ accuracy and reliability remain challenging. Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly Convolutional Neura...

Aims: It is not clear which type of casting provides the best initial treatment in adults with a distal radial fracture. Given that between 32% and 64% of adequately reduced fractures redisplace during immobilization in a cast, preventing redisplacement and a disabling malunion or secondary surgery is an aim of treatment. In this study, we investi...

Purpose: Studies on functional recovery after pediatric forearm fractures are scarce. Outcome measures are usually (retrospectively) incorporated to compare treatments. How these parameters recover has only rarely fallen within the scope. Aim was to provide insight into "normal recovery" by evaluating how limitations, post-traumatic symptoms, rang...

Background This study evaluates whether a circumferential cast compared to a plaster splint leads to less fracture redisplacement in reduced extra-articular distal radius fractures (DRFs). Methods This retrospective multicentre study was performed in four hospitals (two teaching hospitals and two academic hospitals). Adult patients with a displace...

Background There is no consensus concerning the optimal casting technique for displaced distal radius fractures (DRFs) following closed reduction. This study evaluates whether a splint or a circumferential cast is most optimal to prevent fracture redisplacement in adult patients with a reduced DRF. Additionally, the cost-effectiveness of both cast...

Introduction The way strength recovers after reduction of pediatric fractures of the upper extremity has not previously been the specific scope of research. This is remarkable, since strength measurements are often used as an outcome measure in studies on trauma of the upper extremity. The aim of this study was to evaluate how strength recovers aft...

Forearm fractures are very common orthopaedic injuries in children. Most of these fractures are forgiving due to the unique and excellent remodelling capacity of the juvenile skeleton. However, significant evidence stating the limits of acceptable angulations and taking functional outcome into consideration is scarce. The aim of this study is, ther...

This case report involves a 79-year-old wheelchair-dependent woman with bilateral destructive coxarthrosis, requiring total hip arthroplasty (THA). Mobilization and transfers were unbearable due to the bilateral involvement of her hips. Performing unilateral THA would not be sufficient due to the coexisting pain from the contralateral side. Therefo...

Introduction: The vascular pathology of patients with type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF-1) is known. Aneurysms of the brachial artery in NF-1 patients are rare and surgical treatment remains a challenge. Report: A patient known to have NF-1 presented with swelling of the left arm. Computed tomography angiography showed a ruptured aneurysm of the brac...