Publications by authors named "Hafez Abukhoussa"
Article Synopsis
- Limb salvage by ortho-plastic teams is the standard for treating gunshot-related open tibial fractures in high-income countries, but there's a lack of research in conflict areas like the Gaza Strip, prompting a study to evaluate the clinical impact and management differences.
- The study, which reviewed medical records of 244 patients with such fractures, found high rates of non-union (53%) and infections (92.5%), with the ortho-plastic team managing more severe cases and performing numerous surgeries but showing no significant outcome differences compared to other groups.
- Key risk factors for non-union included bone loss greater than 1 cm, vascular injury, and the use of definitive fixators at initial treatment, highlighting the complex nature of
Aim And Objective: The most recent wave of lower limb amputees in Gaza arises from ballistic injuries sustained during protests. This study evaluates the requirement for surgical revision of these mature stumps to allow prosthetic fit and mobility.
Materials And Methods: A multidisciplinary team (MDT) comprising a prosthetist, orthopaedic and plastic surgeons and a physiotherapist screened 104 amputee stumps (103 cases).