Publications by authors named "Faisal Alqifari"
Osteochondritis dissecans is a rare condition characterized by the deterioration of a small area of bone and cartilage without infection. Its exact cause is unclear, though factors such as abnormal bone development, joint pressure, repetitive injuries, inadequate blood supply, and genetic links have been observed. In this case, a 27-year-old woman experienced chronic right knee pain following a twisting injury, which led to reduced mobility and mild pain.
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- - Fractures of the distal femur, although rare, are serious and typically occur in younger and older populations due to high-energy trauma in younger people and falls in the elderly.
- - A case study of a 65-year-old woman with multiple health issues illustrates a serious distal femur fracture resulting from a fall, showcasing symptoms like severe knee pain and swelling.
- - Early diagnosis and surgical stabilization are crucial for effective treatment, focusing on aligning the bone and maintaining blood flow, with surgery being the standard approach for displaced fractures.
Background: The ulnar and radial arteries are the major source of blood supply in the hand, as they form the superficial and deep palmar arches. Arterial hand circulation is one of the most complicated arterial trees and connections in the body, with tremendous variations in its structure. This study aimed to evaluate whether the ulnar artery or radial artery is the dominant artery in hand circulation among plastic surgery patients at King Khalid University Hospital and to correlate the arterial hand dominance with handedness and gender.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: According to findings from the previous studies, quitting smoking can significantly reduce mortality from all causes and is linked to better treatment results. Even though quitting smoking has many benefits, little is known about the evidence supporting the particular quit services offered to smokers after a cancer diagnosis.
Methods: To find the articles related to area in question, different electronic databases including PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, and EBSCO were searched on April 1, 2023.
Objectives: This study assessed the prevalence of restless leg syndrome (RLS) among patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) and the association between RLS and MS disease duration, sleep disturbance, and daytime fatigue.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we interviewed 123 patients via phone calls using preset questionnaires containing the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) diagnostic criteria, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) diagnostic criteria validated in both Arabic and English. The prevalence of RLS in MS was compared to a group of healthy controls.