Publications by authors named "Abdullah H Alshahrani"
Heterotopic ossification Post-Guillain-Barre syndrome in Saudi Arabia: a case report.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
September 2024
Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the formation of bone within the soft tissues. It can be a complication of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). There are many risk factors for HO, including male sex, mechanical ventilation, and neurogenic trauma.
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- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus tears are common sports injuries, and various techniques exist to treat them, each with unique pros and cons.
- This case study focuses on a 23-year-old male who had ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair, but later developed calcifications in his knee.
- The diagnosis was heterotopic ossification after a specific surgical technique (sMCL pie-crusting), which is unusual and highlights the need for more research in this area.
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of tourniquet use among orthopedic surgeons in Saudi Arabia and assess the practical aspects of their use of tourniquets and the complications they have experienced in their practices. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2022 to February 2023. An online questionnaire was distributed among orthopedic surgeons and trainees in Saudi Arabia, and the surgeons' knowledge of tourniquet use was assessed using 17 questions.
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- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) significantly impact healthcare workers worldwide, with shoulder and neck pain prevalent due to the demanding nature of their jobs.
- A study conducted in Saudi Arabia surveyed 409 healthcare workers to assess the prevalence and intensity of these pains, revealing that 29.3% experienced high-intensity pain with neck pain being slightly more common than shoulder pain.
- The findings suggested a strong correlation between pain intensity and chronic diseases among healthcare workers, highlighting the need for further research to explore underlying causes and risk factors.