Publications by authors named "F H AFIFI"

: Frontal knee malalignments are hallmarks of Achondroplasia (ACH), along with disproportional short stature. Typically, X-rays are used to assess them, but 3D gait analysis (3DGA) may additionally be used to evaluate dynamic knee function. The research questions were as follows: (1) What is the relationship between X-rays and 3DGA in ACH? (2) Do children with ACH have abnormal frontal knee kinematics and kinetics? (3) Are there aspects of 3DGA that relate to knee symptoms? : A total of 62 knees of 31 children with ACH (age: 11.

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Background And Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent female reproductive and metabolic disorder. Among patients with chronic conditions, an increasing number have approached complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to cope with their disease. This study aimed to assess the use of CAM among females with PCOS in Jordan.

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The main aim of this work was to assess the potential formation of ternary chelate complexes, involving deferasirox (DFX), ciprofloxacin (CP), and ferric iron. The coadministration of CP along with DFX might modulate its efficacy, so it is important that it be investigated. A ternary complex involving DFX, CP, and iron (DFX-CP-Fe) was prepared and characterized.

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Background: Achondroplasia is the most common form of rhizomelic dwarfism. Aside from disproportionally short extremities, frontal knee malalignments are common. We assessed the effectiveness of guided growth via tension band plates in children with achondroplasia in comparison to patients with idiopathic knee deformities using radiography.

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Article Synopsis
  • Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans is the most common knee osteochondral issue in kids aged 10 to 14, usually due to repeated stress injuries from sports.
  • The condition involves a bone lesion in the knee, typically on the inner part of the femur, and is influenced by factors like genetics and vitamin D levels.
  • Treatment varies: stable lesions can heal with rest and avoiding activities, while unstable ones may require surgery to repair the joint and prevent arthritis later on.
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