Predictors of Acute Compartment Syndrome in Patients With Forearm Fractures: A Systematic Review.

Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a critical orthopedic and traumatology emergency arising from elevated pressure within a confined osteofascial compartment, leading to compromised blood circulation and tissue ischemia. This systematic review aims to comprehensively identify and analyze the most predictable risk factors associated with ACS development in patients with forearm fractures. Published articles on ACS were meticulously searched and evaluated on reputable medical databases such as PubMed.

Work-Related Shoulder Pain Among Saudi Orthopedic Surgeons: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Shoulder pain is one of the most frequently reported musculoskeletal conditions that approximately 6.9 to 26% of people experience. Numerous etiologies have been linked to causing shoulder pain, with the most frequent one being rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Outcome of the Masquelet Technique for Complex Bilateral Distal Femoral Bone Defects.

Bone defects are severe conditions caused by various etiologies, including trauma, tumor resection, or chronic osteomyelitis. Different surgical interventions can be utilized to manage such cases, including autologous graft or allograft implantation, distraction osteogenesis, acute shortening, amputation, or the induced membrane technique. Herein, the case of a 39-year-old woman with complex bilateral distal femoral fractures with intra-articular extension is presented.

A Decade's Perspective on the Orthopedic Workforce in Saudi Arabia.

Background The orthopedic surgery workforce constitutes a vital role in the healthcare system, with data being scarce. Therefore, through this study, we share an overview of the orthopedic workforce distribution, demographic trends, and changes over the past decade in Saudi Arabia. Methods All practicing orthopedic surgeons in Saudi Arabia from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2021, were included in the study.

Prevalence and Predictors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms Among Teachers in Riyadh: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) afflicting the upper limbs with a prevalence of approximately 14.4% in the general population. Previous studies have noted the increasing prevalence of MSDs among teachers but have not investigated in depth the prevalence and predictors of CTS symptoms in this population.

Potential rebreathing of carbon dioxide during noninvasive ventilation provided by critical care ventilator.

Background: Critical care ventilators are frequently used to provide noninvasive ventilation (NIV) support to critically ill patients. Questions remain regarding carbon dioxide (CO) clearance while using a critical care ventilator and dual limb circuit with various patient interfaces. The purpose of this study is to determine the positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) level required to effectively washout CO for full-face and oronasal masks when using a dual limb circuit.

The attitude and awareness of contact lens use among medical students of King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Not many studies have investigated the knowledge outcomes among medical students with regards to contact lenses (CL). Thus, in this study, we aim to assess the attitude and awareness of CL use and the associated factors among medical students of King Faisal University (KFU), Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This a cross-sectional study that based developed based on a designed questionnaire that was composed of 31 questions with a maximum score of 57 points.

Mixed-Methods Analysis of a Validated Arthroscopic Knot-Tying Simulator With New Indirect Visualization Condition.

Background: Simulation provides low-risk opportunities for surgical trainees to learn and practice fundamental skills. One simulation tool for orthopaedics is the Arthroscopic Knot (ArK) Trainer, which has been validated as an effective simulation tool across multiple methodologies. Previous studies have investigated the ArK Trainer in its basic form using clear plexiglass, which allows direct visualization of tissue anchors.

Labral Gracilis Tendon Allograft Reconstruction and Cartilage Regeneration Scaffold for an Uncontained Acetabular Cartilage Defect of the Hip.

Hip cartilage injuries are very common, with rates as high as 50% having been reported in some series; abnormal femoral acetabular contact can result in a full-thickness cartilage defect or labral lesion. The prevalence of labral lesions can be as high as 55%. This Technical Note describes an arthroscopic technique to reconstruct an uncontained, full-thickness, focal cartilage defect of the acetabulum, with reconstruction of the missing labrum using a gracilis allograft and use of a biological liquid scaffold for cartilage reconstruction.

The Predictive Ability of PV-ACO2 Gap and PV-ACO2/CA-VO2 Ratio in Shock: A Prospective, Cohort Study.

Introduction: Compromised tissue oxygenation leads to anaerobiosis, leading to organ failure and death. This study attempts to demonstrate the predictive abilities of the Pv-aCO2 gap and Pv-aCO2/Ca-vO2 ratio in shock patients undergoing resuscitation.

Methods: In a prospective study, consecutive patients with shock were included.