Open reduction and internal fixation represent prevalent orthopedic procedures, sparking ongoing discourse over whether to retain or remove asymptomatic implants. Achieving consensus on this matter is paramount for surgeons. This study aims quantify the impact of routine implant removal patients healthcare facilities. A retrospective analysis cases from 2016 2022 at King Fahad Hospital University (KFHU) was conducted subjected statistical scrutiny. Among these cases, 44% necessitated...

Clubfoot, or congenital talipes equinovarus, is a widely recognized cause of disability and deformity worldwide, which significantly impacts the quality life. Effective management clubfoot requires long-term, multidisciplinary intervention. It important to understand how common this condition in order assess its impact on population. Unfortunately, few studies have investigated prevalence Saudi Arabia.

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD) is a type of avascular necrosis the femoral head occurring mainly in male children and causing early osteoarthritis. We report 2 generations 4 family members with LCPD-like features mutation COL2A1 gene 12q13 chromosome. If LCPD occurs any member, we recommend genetic analysis counselling as well radiological screening related children.

Background: Pain management, a crucial part of nursing care, is considered one the most basic patient rights. To properly treat patients’ pain, nurses need high degree pain management awareness (PMA). The researchers hypothesized that nurses’ affected by their emotional intelligence (EI). Purpose: Because there dearth studies on this topic, purpose study was to describe relationship between and in sample nurses. Methods: employed descriptive design with quantitative approach analyze data...

Problem-based learning (PBL) is now incorporated into the curricula of most medical schools around world. In comparison to traditional curriculum, less known about influence adoption and implementation a problem-based curriculum on perceived structures, processes, outcomes experiences reported by students. The purpose this study was twofold: (1) compare quality experience students enrolled in discipline-based (2) explore mediation effect process between relationship structural students'...

The operating room (OR) is considered the highest source of cost and earnings. Therefore, measuring OR efficiency, which means how time resources are allocated precisely for their intended purposes in crucial. Both overestimation underestimation negatively impact efficiency hospitals defined metrics to Measuring Effeciency. Many studies have discussed surgery scheduling accuracy plays a vital role increasing efficiency. This study aims evaluate using duration accuracy.This retrospective,...

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is one most common pathologies in pediatric age group and late diagnosis remains a major concern Saudi Arabia.The aim this study to examine ability Arabian pediatricians family physicians conduct clinical screening for by estimating their knowledge skills analyzing gaps therein determine whether there potential launch national protocol DDH Arabia.This multicenter cross-sectional from three regions Arabia (Central, Eastern Western provinces). The...

Supracondylar humerus fractures account for more than 60% of all elbow and about 1/5 pediatric fractures. Unfortunately, these can be associated with risk complications including neurovascular injuries, malunions limb deformities. Controversy exists regarding the effect time surgical intervention and/or level surgeon performing surgery on outcome fractures.To determine whether influence outcomes surgically managed supracondylar fractures.We retrospectively studied 155 patients presenting a...

Supracondylar humeral fractures are among the most common pediatric that require surgical intervention when displaced. Recent attention has been directed towards utilization of serial radiographs in post-operative period and their effect on decision-making. This study aimed to determine usefulness postoperative early post-operatively, with goal determining optimal frequency for these radiographs.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide the pattern orthopedic trauma catered at our center during lockdown stop spread SARS-CoV-2 and compare it same period in preceding year. Methods: A retrospective all patients operated partial total March– July 2020, conducted department King Fahd Hospital University, Al-Khobar. data collected were age, gender, reason for hospital admission, date injury presentation, length stay, treatment provided. exposure transmission COVID-19 healthy staff...

Osteofibrous dysplasia [OFD] is a rare, benign pediatric fibro-osseous lesion that exclusively arises in the lower limbs. Apart from limited number of familial OFD cases with MET mutation, no other genetic aberrations have been identified. Herein, we report case four-month- old girl's leg novel cyclin-dependent kinase 12 and discoidin domain receptor 2 gene mutations. Further studies to understand their role pathogenesis clinical utility are needed.

Hip spica tables are widely used among pediatric orthopedic surgeons to maintain the hip position during cast application and drying processes for a better outcome. Locally customized can be significant concern if their limitations significantly interfere with quality of care.This study aims explore current practice table hospitals in GCC countries report comprehensive data that help enhance practice.This is cross-sectional on using self-administered Online Questionnaire. The respondents...

The Distal radius fractures in the pediatric age group have similar complications to any other fracture. One interpretation of high fracture incidence distal third is relative weakness metaphyseal part.

A 19-month-old male infant had presented to a paediatric orthopaedic clinic at the age of 6 months with meningomyelocele and bilateral feet deformity. The patient was admitted neonatal intensive care unit because multiple congenital anomalies. These anomalies included meningomyelocele, right clubfoot, left vertical talus, imperforated anus, an indirect hernia. Radiographs confirmed diagnosis clubfoot left-sided talus. course management delayed late diagnosis. At 9 months, underwent serial...