Publications by authors named "Hasan M Jafar"
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- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a hip disorder that can lead to dislocation, with a prevalence of 10.46 per 1000 live births in Saudi Arabia, where awareness of the condition is low.
- * A study conducted with 406 women in Makkah City aimed to assess maternal knowledge and perceptions about DDH, revealing that most participants had poor knowledge of the condition.
- * The findings indicate significant knowledge gaps that hinder early detection of DDH, suggesting a need for educational campaigns and improved healthcare provider training to enhance awareness and interventions.
Osteochondromas (OCs) are bone lesions composed of cartilaginous and medullary bone capped with hyaline cartilage. OCs result from the separation of epiphyseal growth plate cartilage, pushing through the periosteal bone cuff. They commonly appear as pedunculated or sessile masses in the metaphysis of long bones and are the most common benign bone tumors.
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