A5069851626- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
- Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment
- Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
King Abdulaziz University
2016-2024
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
2024
Medical Center Hospital
2024
Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
2024
Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille
2024
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
2024
King Abdul Aziz University Hospital
2023
University of Ottawa
2011
Abstract Many smartphone users experience pain in the thumb/wrist. This can be due to certain types of hand injuries as well inflammation extensor pollicis brevis and abductor longus tendon sheaths, known De Quervain tenosynovitis. The objective this study was evaluate association between addiction wrist/thumb determine severity pain, calculate prevalence tenosynovitis among medical students at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Jeddah. A total 387 were enrolled. scale-short version (SAS-SV)...
Aim Several clinical studies have shown that lateral pinning alone is of equal stability to crossed pins in the treatment supracondylar fractures. The aim this study was compare parallel and varied divergent pin configurations provide an easily reproducible technique for optimal placement. Methods Twelve third-generation synthetic composite humeri were osteotomized at level coronoid olecranon fossae simulate a humeral fracture. Each fracture reduced fixed using two 1.6 mm (0.062 inches)...
Obesity remains the strongest predictor of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Studies have reported improvement in pain and function post-bariatric surgery secondary to weight loss reduced mechanical loading, yet others found increased rates total arthroplasty (TKA) that patient population. To address this controversy, our study aimed further assess effect surgically induced, "rapid" on function.Obese patients with chronic pain, who were undergoing bariatric surgery, enrolled surveyed preoperatively...
Skeletal tuberculosis involving the small bones is less common than pulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculous dactylitis involves short tubular of hands and feet more commonly in children. The are one's frequently affected feet, with proximal phalanx index middle fingers as commonest sites for infection. Spread to skeletal system occurs during initial infection via lympho-haematogenous route. radiographic features cystic expansion have led name "Spina Ventosa" tuberculous bones. We report a case...
Background: Knowledge and beliefs about osteoporosis have been considered one of the vital parts early prevention against it. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate knowledge toward using Osteoporosis Assessment Tool (OKAT) Health Belief Scale (OHBS) questionnaires among public in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: cross-sectional was conducted from March 2019 April adults aged 15 years above. A validated questionnaire allocated electronically participants through social platforms (such as...
Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease commonly affecting the knee joints. It affects patients socially, psychologically and economically rates of have been increasing due to obesity old age. Regardless choosing medically conservative approach, it challenge in long term provide OA efficient treatment with minimal side effects long-term efficiency. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) convenient, low-cost affordable technique used treating encouraging safe outcomes. In this study we...
Trigger finger, also referred to as stenotic flexor tenosynovitis, is a common condition affecting the digits, with lifetime incidence of 2.6% among healthy population and up 16.5% in diabetic patients. Diabetes mellitus associated multiple musculoskeletal conditions including trigger finger. In this study, we aimed compare functional outcome finger release nondiabetic patients evaluate whether management should be same that patients, or would benefit from more tailored plan optimize...
Abstract Introduction Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most common and costly complication of surgery. International guidelines recommend topical alcoholic chlorhexidine (CHX) before However, upper limb surgeons continue to use other antiseptics, citing a lack applicable evidence, concerns related open wounds tourniquets. This study aimed evaluate safety effectiveness different antiseptics Methods international multicentre prospective cohort recruited consecutive adults children who...
Background: Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are mainly treated by surgery; however, there is no strong evidence to establish the superiority of one modality over another.Aim: To determine most efficient surgical procedure in terms restoring anatomical angles DRFs.Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah between 2010 and 2016.It involved 31 patients with DRF surgically.All were assessed pre-and post-operatively measure radial height (RH),...
To gain preliminary insight by exploring ulnar variance changes in a Saudi-based sample. This 6-month (December 2013 to June 2014) cross-sectional study was conducted on randomly selected healthy adult volunteers with sample size of 104, at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Posteroanterior (PA), anteroposterior (AP), and PA grip views are taken. The variables interest were the PA, AP, fist measurements both right left wrists. An independent t-test used compare means...
This study aims to detect and evaluate abnormalities injuries of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) using 3.0 T high-resolution MRI. It also determines its efficacy among young asymptomatic individuals. is a cross sectional exploratory with sample size 30 (21 women 9 men). None the volunteers showed signs for previous wrist injuries. Details TFCC morphology were determined MRI images dominant wrist. Analysis locations tear or degeneration any characteristics was performed. An...
Case: We report the case of a 73-year-old woman who developed Brucella periprosthetic infection right knee following bilateral total arthroplasty.The was successfully treated with course antibiotics and revision surgery. Conclusion:Brucella prosthetic joint is an uncommon condition that poses diagnostic challenge due to its rarity subtle clinical presentation.
Gout is one of the most common diseases affecting men globally due to spread unhealthy dietary habits, kidney disease, and use diuretics. It characterized as having monosodium crystals depositions in synovial fluid, which causes an inflammatory response painful joints. Most time, it can be found first metatarsophalangeal joint or other large joints concurrence with disorders. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine, steroids have been known suppress such events cases...
Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty can be at risk in developing venous thromboembolism. The etiology of thromboembolism after a is multifactorial. aim this study to present the factors and incidence among 276 patients, who underwent 348 treatments King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Three hundred (86.2%) patients had undergone unilateral arthroplasty. Only 48 (13.8%) simultaneous bilateral arthroplasty. Their mean length stays was 11.02 days. eight (2.3%), either with symptomatic...
Infection poses a substantial challenge after joint replacement.We report 53-year-old female with multiple co-morbidities, who underwent unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Her postoperative course was complicated by acute cholecystitis necessitating cholecystectomy.In patients require replacement surgery, careful and detailed preoperative assessment is important to identify those at risk for this complication in order provide timely treatment.
The tibial component alignment is believed to be a key factor for the survivorship of total knee arthroplasty. But there still controversy whether intramedullary or extramedullary cutting guidance more accurate alignment. This retrospective study aims compare accuracy and guides in Total replacement. 88 replacements were carried out 60 patients between January 2013 April 2015. Out procedures 38 group 50 group. was evaluated by measuring laterally formed angle transverse axis mechanical...
Abstract Purpose Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a neuropathological disorder, is the most common upper limb manifestation; it affects 6.7% of general population and leads to medical costs approximately half billion dollars per year in United States. The clinical symptoms CTS include pain, numbness, tingling, autonomic disturbances, weakness. There controversy regarding diabetes as risk factor for worse outcomes patients with CTS. This study aimed compare functional following carpal release...
Background:Several hand conditions have an overlap in term of management by surgeons from different departments. They usually rely on referrals general health providers. Suitable referral depends the knowledge and understanding referring physicians to problem best available treatment. Recently number operations elective surgeries increased more than 30%. Physician specialties can sometimes disagree their perception what is treatment option for patient. Aim: study common condition, pattern....