Publications by authors named "Karim Aboelmagd"
Introduction: The mismanagement of an occult scaphoid fracture is a significant concern in patients presenting with anatomical snuffbox tenderness and no radiographic signs of injury.
Aim: This study investigated whether a virtual fracture clinic (VFC) could improve care efficiency and expedite management decisions surrounding suspected pediatric scaphoid fractures.
Method: Data was reviewed for patients referred via the VFC for suspected scaphoid fractures at a local trauma unit over 19 months.
Aims: Early cases of cauda equina syndrome (CES) often present with nonspecific symptoms and signs, and it is recommended that patients undergo emergency MRI regardless of the time since presentation. This creates substantial pressure on resources, with many scans performed to rule out cauda equina rather than confirm it. We propose that compression of the cauda equina should be apparent with a limited sequence (LS) scan that takes significantly less time to perform.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Pediatric fracture non-union is rare, with limited published evidence available. Whilst there have been certain predisposing factors identified throughout case reports/series, we present a case, hypothesizing a previously undocumented risk factor for non-union.
Case Report: A 9-year-old boy sustained closed, diaphyseal both bone forearm fractures.
Background: Blood metal ion levels are used in the surveillance of metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants. Modular implants contain an extra source of metal debris that may affect the ratio of metal ions in the blood.
Methods: This was a retrospective study of 503 patients with hip replacements made by a single manufacturer (Smith & Nephew, Warwick, UK) with the same bearing surface.