Publications by authors named "E AMAR"
Article Synopsis
- The infrapatellar fat pad (Hoffa fat pad) plays a crucial role in the knee joint, and changes in its condition can lead to knee pain and discomfort.
- A study analyzed MRI scans of 100 individuals aged 10-80 years to explore the relationship between age and Hoffa fat pad volume, finding no significant age-related correlation.
- Instead, the research identified strong correlations between Hoffa fat pad volume and variables like height and patellar dimensions, indicating that the fat pad adapts to anatomical changes as individuals grow.
Background: Intra-articular knee injections (IAKI) are commonly used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes but may induce anxiety and fear. While existing literature has identified the variance between expected and actual pain levels in various medical procedures, this phenomenon remains unexplored in the context of IAKI.
Objectives: To describe the differences between anticipated and experienced pain recorded during IAKI.
Osteotomy Site Venting Enhances Femoral Bone Consolidation With Magnetic Intramedullary Lengthening Nails.
Clin Orthop Relat Res
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Magnetic intramedullary lengthening nailing offers advantages over external fixation for femoral bone lengthening, such as reducing discomfort and minimizing risks of infections and muscle issues.
- A retrospective study aimed to investigate whether venting the femoral intramedullary canal enhances bone regeneration quality and affects complication rates compared to nonventing procedures.
- The study analyzed 61 femoral lengthening surgeries and evaluated outcomes like bone healing time and complications, revealing that the relationship between venting and consolidation of bone remains uncertain.
Article Synopsis
- Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is a prevalent and complex issue with varied treatment options and no definitive guidelines, leading to differing management practices internationally.
- A comprehensive survey with 336 responses from specialists in 49 countries explored current medical and surgical strategies for NOA, analyzing results against existing guidelines and offering expert recommendations.
- Key findings included diverse approaches to hormonal therapy, significant variation in sperm retrieval success rates, and differing protocols around varicocele repair and follicle-stimulating hormone cutoff levels for sperm retrieval.
Article Synopsis
- * Conducted from July to September 2022, a questionnaire gathered responses from 367 doctors in 49 countries, focusing on how they diagnose NOA through methods like hormone tests and genetic analyses.
- * The survey identified that while many practices align with guidelines, significant differences in approaches were found, underscoring the need for standardized, evidence-based international guidelines for NOA evaluation.