The frequency of os acromiale in 751 shoulder MRI of Saudi population.

Os acromiale (OA) is an uncommon pathology with a variable prevalence rate among different populations. The aim of this study was to report the frequency of OA utilizing shoulder MRI of patients with shoulder pathology. It was a retrospective study.

Acromioclavicular joint separation: Controversies and treatment algorithm.

In this article, we present an uptodate outline of acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation. A clear understanding of acromioclavicular joint injury in terms of the mechanism of injury, clinical picture, diagnostic imaging, and most updated surgical techniques used for the treatment can provide the best care for those patients. This article describes updated treatment strategies for AC separation, including type III AC separation which is known most controversial.

Minimally Invasive Excision of Ventral Osteochondroma of the Scapula: A Case Report.

Introduction: Osteochondromas are the most common benign lesions of the bone. They usually affect flat bones such as the scapula.

Case Report: We report a case of a left-handed 22-year-old male with no previous medical history, who came to the orthopedic outpatient clinic complaining of pain in the right shoulder, snapping, poor cosmetic look, and limited range of motion.

The Effect of Delayed Closed Reduction of Supracondylar Fracture on Perioperative Complications.

Background Supracondylar fracture is one of the most frequent pediatric traumas and surgically managed fractures. Multiple factors can contribute to delaying surgical management of supracondylar fracture, which is thought to lead to difficult reduction and more complications. Surgical treatment during the nighttime shift (from 20:00-8:00) might increase the complication rate including vascular injury, nerve injury, and the need to convert closed reduction to open due to multiple reasons including nontrained staff, exhausted on-call team, and other reasons.

Prevalence and classification of accessory navicular bone: a medical record review.

Background: The accessory navicular bone (ANB) is one of the most common accessory bones in the foot. Certain pathologies, such as posterior tibial tendon insufficiency are associated with ANB, and should be differentiated from midfoot and hindfoot fractures such as navicular tuberosity avulsion fractures. There are few studies addressing the prevalence and types of ANB in Saudi Arabia.

Open Reduction at 15 Months of Left Hip Dislocation in a Male Infant Diagnosed with Arthrogryposis.

BACKGROUND Arthrogryposis is a congenital condition of multiple contractures of joints associated with hip dislocation. The outcome of open reduction of hip dislocation in arthrogryposis patients is debatable. Open reduction of arthrogryposis is challenging for shallow acetabulum and extensive adhesions and fibrosis.

Awareness about total knee replacement among Saudi population.

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to identify the knowledge of the general population about knee osteoarthritis and its surgical interventions in the management of knee osteoarthritis. Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease. A lack of knowledge about the nature of the disease may delay seeking medical advice until the advanced stage of the disease.

Bilateral scapular osteochondroma in Multiple Hereditary Exostosis patient presented with bilateral shoulder pain treated with arthroscopic and open excision: Case report.

Introduction And Importance: Multiple etiologies for snapping shoulder syndrome have been described in the existing literature. Scapular osteochondroma is considered as a rare etiology and bilateral scapular osteochondroma have rarely been reported to date. Patient can present with discomfort, pain and crepitation.

Prevalence of low back pain among health sciences students.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) among health sciences students and to identify the associated factors.

Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted among 1163 students from five health sciences colleges during the academic year 2016-2017. Self-administered questionnaire was conducted and included 4 sections: demographic characteristics, risk factors, Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and Oswestry disability questionnaire.