Publications by authors named "Assala Abu-Mukh"

Introduction: Perioperative steroids administration in total joint arthroplasty gained popularity for pain relief, reduction of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and enhanced recovery. The purpose of this study is to systematically review and meta-analyze comparative results of prospective randomized trials focused on the effect of systemic steroid administration at different dosages in THA for hip osteoarthritis. The hypothesis is that perioperative systemic steroid administration has a positive impact on postoperative outcomes.

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Purpose: Although patellofemoral instability (PFI) affects both femoral and patellar compartments, literature provided little attention for the patellar morphology contribution on PFI. This study evaluates the patellar morphology patterns on MRI to establish their contribution in PFI.

Methods: This study retrospectively analyzes patellar MRI and X-ray measurements performed between 2018 and 2022.

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Background: Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) following hip and knee arthroplasty is a catastrophic complication in orthopaedic surgery. It has long been a key focus for orthopaedic surgeons in terms of prevention and management. With the increasing incidence of antibiotic resistance in recent years, finding more targeted treatment methods has become an increasingly urgent issue.

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Article Synopsis
  • Metallosis, caused by metallic wear debris in tissues, can lead to inflammation and is commonly reported after total hip and knee surgeries, but is less frequent in unicompartimental knee arthroplasty (UKA).
  • In this study, the authors present a case where they successfully treated a patient with metallosis after UKA using a less invasive revision procedure instead of the typical total knee arthroplasty.
  • Following surgical debridement and revision focused on the metal components, the patient showed significant improvement in knee function and a decrease in metal ion levels in the blood.
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