Publications by authors named "A Bachoura"
Introduction: A meta-analysis was conducted comparing the impact of Arthroscopic debridement (AD), trapeziectomy (TRAP), and joint replacement (JR) on the change in pain scores on patients with Basilar thumb joint arthritis (BTJA).
Methods: Four databases were searched for studies presenting pain outcomes following surgical intervention for BTJA. Pain scores were reported using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and compared against the pre-established threshold for Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) of 1.
Background: The detailed complexity of triceps brachii insertional footprint continues to challenge surgeons as evidenced by continued reports of triceps-associated complications following elbow procedures. The purpose of this study is to describe the three-dimensional footprint of the triceps brachii at its olecranon insertion at the elbow.
Methods: 22 cadaveric elbows were dissected leaving only the distal insertion of the triceps intact.
Article Synopsis
- Digital papillary adenocarcinoma (DPA) is a rare tumor of the eccrine sweat glands, typically appearing as a painless, gradually growing mass, with a high risk of recurrence and potential to spread.
- The case study discusses a 46-year-old male who underwent two surgical procedures for DPA on his thumb, starting with a wide local excision and followed by joint fusion and flap coverage after confirming negative margins.
- Eighteen months post-surgery, the patient was able to return to landscaping work, highlighting the possibility of preserving thumb function despite a diagnosis of soft tissue malignancy when negative margins are achieved.
Introduction: ChatGPT and its application in producing patient education materials for orthopedic hand disorders has not been extensively studied. This study evaluated the quality and readability of educational information pertaining to common hand surgeries from patient education websites and information produced by ChatGPT.
Methods: Patient education information for four hand surgeries (carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, Dupuytren's contracture, and ganglion cyst surgery) was extracted from ChatGPT (at a scientific and fourth-grade reading level), WebMD, and Mayo Clinic.
Objectives: Headless screw fixation used to treat metacarpal neck and metacarpal shaft fractures is gaining popularity. The aim of the study is to determine the proportion of the metacarpal head articular surface that is compromised during retrograde insertion of headless screws.
Methods: Metacarpal screw fixation through a metacarpal head starting point was performed using fluoroscopic guidance on 14 metacarpals.