Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding COVID-19 among frontline healthcare workers (F-HCWs) working at different hospitals in Nepal identify factors significantly associated with KAP. Methods We used a web-based survey, convenience sampling method adopted collect data from 603 F-HCWs during first week June 2020. A self-administered questionnaire utilized assess KAP perceived by F-HCWs. It divided into 4-parts consisting...

Abstract Background: The primary aim of this national survey was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice(KAP) regarding COVID-19 among frontline healthcare workers(F-HCWs) working at different hospitals in Nepal, secondary find factors associated with KAP. Methods: We used a web-based collect data from 603 F-HCWs Nepal during first week June 2020. A self-administered questionnaire utilized assess KAP perceived by F-HCWs. It divided into 4-parts consisting 30-items, demographic...

Objectives The primary aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes patients undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair and open Latarjet procedure for recurrent dislocation shoulder. secondary aims were assess surgical cost, patient satisfaction, complications, including recurrence infection. Methods We retrospectively compared all consecutive either or from May 2015 2018 with a minimum 2-year follow-up. Forty-one (32 men, 9 women) in group 40 (34 6 available final Results There no...

Traumatic lower extremity injuries requiring multidisciplinary treatment pose a challenge in low- and middle-income countries, where access to specialists may be limited. The surgical management reconstructive training (SMART) course teaches orthopaedic surgeons muscle fasciocutaneous flap procedures address this scarcity. purpose of study is assess the effectiveness SMART improving competency comfort performing common among participants.Sixty-four from different regions Nepal Bhutan...

Background and Objective: In this observational study, morphometric data were obtained analyzed by taking plain x-rays in various age groups to establish the values Nepalese population.Methods: All pedicle dimensions measured x-ray AP (Antero-posterior) Lateral view of lumbar spine 246 different groups. Pedicle diameters (Vertical Horizontal) interpedicular distance radiographs sagittal angle was lateral radiographs. Differences between mean pedicles male female tested using ANOVA,...

Introduction: Osteoporosis represent a worldwide public health problem, frequently resulting in fractures and leading to psychological social consequences, functional limitation poor quality of life. So it is important identify those people who have high risk osteoporosis, order reduce the incidence osteoporotic fractures. The Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA) index simple tool based on age body weight. Calcaneal quantitative ultrasound (QUS) another low-cost instrument used prescreen...

BACKGROUND: Plantar fascitis is one of the commonest causes heel pain. Thickening plantar fascia most consistent sonological finding in fasciitis.Objective: To estimate normal thickness healthy Nepalese volunteers and evaluate its relationship with age, sex, height, weight body mass index (BMI).METHODS: The was measured at 5mm distal to insertion into calcaneus using 10 MHz linear array transducer. Total 700 feet 350 were evaluated our study. Physical examination also performed assess...

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice(KAP) regarding COVID-19 among frontline healthcare workers (F-HCWs) working at different hospitals in Nepal identify factors significantly associated with KAP. Methods We used a web-based survey, convenience sampling method adopted collect data from 603 F-HCWs during first week June 2020. A self-administered questionnaire utilized assess KAP perceived by F-HCWs. It divided into 4-parts consisting...

Abstract Background COVID-19 is currently recognized as an emerging public health problem caused by SARS-CoV-2. Thousands of people around the world have been infected since it appeared very first time in Wuhan. For any epidemics, FMPs are at high risk infection, and also become vector for disease transmission. Inadequate knowledge has proven to be causative factor infection & This study aimed determine knowledge, attitude practice among FMPs, including doctors, nurses, other paramedics...

Hydatid cyst affecting the sacroiliac joint is rare. Signs of involvement cause difficulties in differential diagnosis this rare condition. To describe an unusual case hydatid disease sacrum and to discuss imaging, diagnosis, treatment, a 27-year-old female patient with right buttock pain sciatica presented. Plain radiographs, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging scans revealed destructive expansive lesion located on extended through joint. Surgical curettage was performed...

Introduction: Globally, anterior cruciate ligament injury is common but difficult clinical diagnosis in acute setting because of pain during examination and availability investigations diagnostic arthroscopy. Legs giving way, Inability to continue the task, Massive effusion pop sound heard at time or LIMP score a history based scoring which can be aid diagnose injury. This study designed find out proportion patient with >2 having injury.Methods: An observational cross-section was done...

Abstract Purpose: Despite various challenges, orthopaedic sports surgeons are still providing the arthroscopic service in developing countries like Nepal; however, it is hardly being reported. The main purpose of this study was to compare clinical outcomes and complications patients undergoing ACLR Urban group that Rural group. Methods: We evaluated a total 194 patients, including 98 96 group, between August 2015 February 2018. subjective evaluations were performed using Tegner-Lysolm score...

Introduction: The traumatic or internal derangement of the knee requires certain investigations for establishment diagnosis. With advances in technology and because high resolution accuracy a MRI scan is now standard evaluating injuries before subsequent arthroscopy. When used properly after thorough clinical examination, an can prove to be efficient non-invasive diagnostic tool management injuries. On other hand, arthroscopy considered as gold method diagnosis such 
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Available with full text.Nepal Journal of Neuroscience, Volume 14, Number 1, 2017, Page: 25-27

Abstract Background The primary aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes patients undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair and open Latarjet procedure for recurrent dislocation shoulder. Secondary aims were assess cost-effectiveness, satisfaction complications, including recurrence infection. Methods We retrospectively evaluated who underwent either with or without Remplissage between May 2015 2018. preoperative data collected from hospital records, postoperative during follow-up...

A 19-year-old male amateur footballer was referred to our center with complaints of relapsing and remitting pain, swelling, reduced range motion the left knee. History, radiological, laboratory findings were unrevealing, except for chronic synovitis. On arthroscopy, a 3.3 × 0.3-cm thorn found embedded in anteromedial aspect anterior cruciate ligament carefully removed. The postoperative course uneventful. foreign body must be considered as differential diagnoses players presenting unilateral...