Publications by authors named "Humza Mian"
Background: Periprosthetic joint infection remains a significant challenge for arthroplasty surgeons globally. Over the last few decades, there has been much advancement in terms of treatment and diagnosis, however, the fight rages on. As management of periprosthetic joint infections continues to evolve, it is critical to reflect back on current debridement practices to establish common ground as well as identify areas for future research and improvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpidemiology of atlas fractures in the United States: A 20-year analysis.
J Craniovertebr Junction Spine
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- Atlas fractures are common among older adults, making up 11.1% of cervical fractures, with an increasing incidence expected due to an aging population in the US.
- The study analyzed 38,092 cases from 2001 to 2020, revealing that most fractures occurred in patients over 70 years old, with a mean age of 71 and a higher incidence in females (54%).
- Low-energy falls were the leading cause (74%), and many patients (58%) had additional injuries, suggesting that atlas fractures often come with associated injuries.
Accuracy of self-reported opioid use in orthopaedic trauma patients.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol
January 2023
Purpose: Opioids have long been a mainstay of treatment for pain in patients with orthopaedic injuries, but little is known about the accuracy of self-reported narcotic usage in orthopaedic trauma. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of self-reported opioid usage in orthopaedic trauma patients.
Methods: A retrospective review of all new patients presenting to the orthopaedic trauma clinic of a level 1 trauma centre with a chief complaint of recent orthopaedic-related injury over a 2-year time frame was conducted.
Article Synopsis
- A study examined trends in knee extensor mechanism injuries in the US over the past 20 years, using a nationally representative dataset from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS).
- The research found about 214,817 cases of extensor mechanism injuries, with patella fractures being the most common type, and a significant increase in annual incidence rates for all injury types over the study period.
- The rise in these injuries likely correlates with an older, more active population, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and prevention strategies.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFOur objective is to report and define 'operative time' in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) posterior spinal fusion surgeries. Documenting key times during surgery are important to compare operative risks, assess learning curves, and evaluate team efficiency in AIS surgery. 'Operative time' in literature has not been standardized.
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