We report our experience of the use Ilizarov technique to treat nine patients with severe compound tibial fractures. The mean defect in bone was 6.3 cm, and four cases were infected. All had satisfactory union function without grafts or antibiotics. very satisfactory; there no major complications.

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Purpose:</bold> On September 17, 2024, a coordinated detonation of pagers across multiple regions in Lebanon caused devastating mass casualty event, resulting over 2800 injuries and 9 fatalities. Most the affected individuals suffered from severe hand eye injuries. This study aims to describe experience Orthopedic Department at <italic>anonymous</italic> treatment strategies that were adopted. <bold>Material Methods:</bold> A retrospective review was conducted...

We report the use of a hypothenar pedicled fat flap to cover median nerve in recalcitrant carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty-five patients with recurrent symptoms after previous surgery were included this study. Patients incomplete release transverse ligament not included. performed an anatomical study on 30 cadavers. The original technique section deep branch ulnar artery was modified. could be transferred onto without stretching. follow-up 45 months (range, 12–80 months). Pain completely...

Background: Glenoid bone loss (GBL) is common in patients with shoulder instability and plays a major role surgical decision-making. While plethora of GBL estimation methods exist, all which present specific challenges, recent studies have developed simple linear formulas estimating based on glenoid height. Purpose: To assess the correlation between height width, to develop age sex calculate native width Lebanese population. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level evidence, 3. Methods:...

The intention of this prospective study was to evaluate the role musculocutaneous and radial nerves in elbow flexion forearm supination. included 29 patients having loco-regional anaesthesia for minor hand surgery. Elbow supination forces were evaluated before after an isolated nerve block one group another group. results showed that biceps tendon is responsible 47% force combination brachioradialis supinator 64% force. It also contribute by 42% 27.5%, respectively, elbow. These are intended...

Beirut, Lebanon From the Saint-Joseph University and Hôtel Dieu de France. Received for publication April 2, 2001; revised August 17, 2001. Sami Roukoz, M.D. France Beirut [email protected]

Beirut, Lebanon From the Saint-Joseph University and Hôtel Dieu de France. Received for publication April 2, 2001; revised August 17, 2001. Sami Roukoz, M.D. France Beirut [email protected]

This retrospective study evaluates the results of wireless tension band wire (WTBW) which is a modified technique wires (TBW) for Mayo type II A and III olecranon fractures. In this K-wires TBW are replaced by cerclage while keeping figure eight wiring.We reviewed retrospectively our WTBW cases done between 2000 2015 where we wire. no hardware migration possible. Patients were evaluated clinically, radiographicaly DASH score was measured.Seventeen patients with mean age 58.5 years. The...

Muscle transfer has been reported as a good surgical option to reconstruct the deficient rotator cuff. The purpose of this study is report outcome deltoid muscle flap restore shoulder function in patients with massive irreparable cuff tear.This retrospective descriptive case series. Included had lesion two or more tendons one tendon than 5 cm width and no subscapularis. Evaluation was done using Constant score, visual analog scale for satisfaction quality life.Twenty met inclusion criteria....

Abstract Mass casualty incidents (MCI) are rare, large-scale events that result in heavy damage to people and infrastructure. These types of a high influx patients local hospitals. In Beirut, this was witnessed on the 4 th August. A massive explosion took place Lebanon’s capital city Beirut. Although Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital damaged, it played crucial role management numerous injured, especially orthopedics department. Six months later, hospital contacted all had been hospitalized...

Purpose : This study will evaluate the outcomes of combined latissimus dorsi tendon transfer and deltoid flap for management irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears. Methods is a retrospective 15 patients who have undergone double surgery their These were followed up in three periods. Functional such as constant score (CS), subjective shoulder value (SSV), range motion assessed well radiographic acromio–humeral distance. Results Fifteen included early intermediate follow-up while only...