Publications by authors named "K M I Shatat"

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the surgical technique and functional outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation for scapular fractures, particularly Ideberg type four and five.
  • Ten patients from three orthopedic centers were examined retrospectively, using the Judet approach, with follow-ups of at least 2 years to assess post-operative outcomes.
  • Results showed that the repair method yielded satisfactory functional outcomes, though two patients experienced suprascapular nerve injuries during surgery, highlighting potential complications with less invasive techniques.
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to investigate the culture results of children undergoing debridement for suspected septic arthritis or acute osteomyelitis and to compare the laboratory parameters and clinical characteristics of culture-positive and culture-negative patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients who underwent surgery in our hospital for septic arthritis and acute osteomyelitis between 2011 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Seventy-two of 96 patients were included in the study.

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Cholesterol oxidation products (oxysterols) are markers for in vitro LDL oxidation. They are potent inducers of programmed cell death and are also found in high concentrations inside atherosclerotic lesions. Among physiologically occurring oxysterols, 7beta-OH-cholesterol suggests an increase of lipid peroxidation in vivo.

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