Publications by authors named "H P Maekaeraeinen"

Objectives: Our objective was to determine risk factors and operative outcomes for patients with upper extremity penetrating vascular injuries(UEPVI).

Methods: A retrospective review was performed of all adult UEPVI patients presenting to a level I trauma center between 1986 and 2019. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the independent predictors of mortality and hospital length of stay(LOS) among patients who underwent operative repair.

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Tuberculosis (TB) manifests in various forms, including extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), which poses diagnostic dilemmas due to its wide-ranging clinical presentations. When TB affects the bones of the hands and feet, it can present a diagnostic labyrinth for clinicians. In such cases, the differential diagnosis may include Jungling's bone disease, adding complexity to the diagnostic process.

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  • - This study assesses epilepsy prevalence in Saudi Arabia, analyzing data from six studies with 7,408 participants, mostly female (89.9%).
  • - It finds that epilepsy is underreported, with causes primarily linked to structural issues like strokes, alongside genetic factors; many cases remain unexplained.
  • - The review highlights gender differences in seizure severity and age-related vulnerabilities, stressing the need for better diagnostic methods and focused research to understand epilepsy's true impact in the region.
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Objective:  The aim of this study was to describe the development of a total elbow replacement (TER) technique in swine and report the outcome of TER in a Kunekune sow (61 kg) with severe elbow osteoarthritis.

Methods:  The technique was developed by operating on three pig cadavers (Yorkshire 40-50 kg). The TATE Elbow implant fit was confirmed with modeling to the patient's computed tomography imaging.

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