Publications by authors named "Anas Abdallat"

Purpose: Spine fractures are a significant cause of long-term disability and socioeconomic burden. The incidence of spine fractures tends to increase with age, decreased bone density, and fall risk. In this study, we evaluated thoracolumbar fractures at a tertiary hospital in Jordan regarding their frequency, etiology, patterns, and treatment modalities.

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  • Low back pain often involves issues like nerve root pain and entrapment, which can vary in management options.
  • A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of combining early decompressive surgery with intraoperative steroid injections for postoperative back pain.
  • Results indicated that using steroid injections significantly improved pain scores, reduced the days off work, and lessened or eliminated the need for pain medication among patients with degenerative spine disease.
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Background: Knee arthroscopic surgery is a commonly performed procedure for diagnosing and treating knee joint problems. This procedure can be achieved under various types of anesthesia, general; or by applying regional anesthesia or even local. Epidural anesthesia and peripheral nerve blockage have been utilized in short procedures and provided a shorter length of hospital stay than general anesthesia in many former articles; however, spinal anesthesia including bupivacaine infusion has also offered a shorter length of hospital stay compared to general anesthesia.

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