Publications by authors named "A El Ghali"
Introduction: Cervical fusion surgeries are commonly performed to stabilize the spine and relieve pain from various conditions. Recent increases in nontobacco nicotine product use, such as electronic cigarettes, present new challenges because of their unknown effects on spinal fusion outcomes. Our study aims to explore the effect of nontobacco nicotine dependence (NTND) on the success of cervical spinal fusions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is currently limited work that evaluates the effect of co-morbid hypothyroidism on complications and outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). This study aims to evaluate the impact of hypothyroidism on 90-day medical complications as well as 2-year implant related complications and revision rates following TSA.
Methods: This retrospective database analysis evaluated patients who underwent TSA between October 1, 2015, and March 9, 2022.
Background: ChatGPT is rapidly becoming a source of medical knowledge for patients. This study aims to assess the completeness and accuracy of ChatGPT's answers to the most frequently asked patients' questions about shoulder pathology.
Methods: ChatGPT (version 3.
Article Synopsis
- GLP-1 receptor agonists, used for managing diabetes and weight loss, may increase complications post total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), including higher rates of deep vein thrombosis and myocardial infarction.
- A study analyzed data from 2010 to 2023, matching 1,259 patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists with a control group to assess postoperative medical complications and readmission rates.
- Results showed users had significantly more complications and readmissions within 90 days, but no difference in revision surgery rates within 2 years; further research is needed on the risks involved.