Publications by authors named "K Abu-Dalu"
Growth Modulation for the Treatment of Juvenile Hallux Valgus: A Systematic Review of Literature.
Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Juvenile hallux valgus (JHV) is a painful foot deformity in children, and finding the best treatment approach can be challenging due to varying techniques and timing.
- A systematic review of existing literature identified 7 articles that explored various growth modulation methods for treating JHV, focusing on outcomes like the correction of specific foot angles.
- The results showed that these methods led to significant improvements in angles associated with the deformity, suggesting that minimally invasive techniques could be effective, although further research is needed to solidify these findings.*
Background: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is one of the most common congenital joint contracture syndromes. Talectomy has been proposed for severe foot deformities in AMC, but the literature is limited. The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the indications, outcomes and complications of talectomy in arthrogrypotic foot deformities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The aim of this study is to describe the technique of retrograde application of Fassier-Duval (FD) rod for the humerus in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). This technique was developed to overcome the downsides of the previously used techniques of humerus rodding.
Methods: The study was done at a tertiary care pediatric orthopaedic hospital from April 2014 to August 2021.
Background: Partial growth arrest of the medial part of the distal tibial physis following fractures that penetrated the epiphysis is relatively common. We present the results of treatment, based on a protocol of supramalleolar tibial and fibular osteotomy for ankle alignment correction, and contralateral epiphysiodesis of distal tibia and fibula to balance leg length discrepancy (LLD).
Methods: This case series study describes the results of 7 patients with a median age of 14 years (range = 10-15 years) who were operated in our institution.
Treatment and outcomes of arthrogryposis in the lower extremity.
Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet
September 2019
In this multiauthored article, the management of lower limb deformities in children with arthrogryposis (specifically Amyoplasia) is discussed. Separate sections address various hip, knee, foot, and ankle issues as well as orthotic treatment and functional outcomes. The importance of very early and aggressive management of these deformities in the form of intensive physiotherapy (with its various modalities) and bracing is emphasized.
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