Publications by authors named "M Benchakroun"

Posteromedial dislocation of the elbow is a rare entity even exceptional if associated with a lateral condylar fracture. Very few isolated cases are reported in the English literature. We report an additional case of a 14-year-old child admitted for elbow trauma during scholar sport and presented a posteromedial elbow dislocation associated with a fracture of the lateral humeral condyle.

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Article Synopsis
  • Complex dorsal metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) dislocations are rare injuries often caused by falls and primarily affect the index finger, occasionally accompanied by metacarpal fractures.
  • A case study discusses a 23-year-old man's complex MCPJ dislocation of the index finger along with a distal metacarpal fracture, treated successfully with surgery.
  • Early diagnosis through detailed imaging is crucial for effective treatment and improved long-term function, as these injuries can lead to complications like stiffness and osteoarthritis if not managed properly.
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Although tuberculosis is a widespread disease in Morocco, musculoskeletal form is relatively rare and even rarer when affects the sacroiliac joint. Tuberculous sacroiliitis remains a challenge for orthopedists owing to its insidious onset and non-specific clinical presentation. Herein, we report the case of a 23-year-old male with a growing mass in his left gluteal area, diagnosed with tuberculous sacroiliitis, based on bacteriological and histological findings.

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Coronal shear fractures of the distal humerus involving only the capitellum or the trochlea are rare injuries Their combination has rarely been described. Herein, we report the case of a 39-year-old man who presented with pain and total functional impotence in his right elbow following a fall; the clinical and radiological findings revealed a new entity in the coronal shear fractures of the distal humerus, which included a comminuted fracture of the capitellar and displaced separate trochlea in the same elbow. This fracture was treated surgically with a good outcome at the last follow-up.

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Lipomas in fingers are rare and account for less than 1% of all cases. As a type of lipoma, the spindle cell lipoma is exceptional and it presents 1.5% of total adipocyte tumors.

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