Publications by authors named "Mamun Al-Rashid"
Background: Diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection after total joint arthroplasty is often challenging. The alpha defensin test has been recently reported as a promising diagnostic test for periprosthetic joint infection. The goal of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of alpha defensin testing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe current understanding of Paget disease of bone (PDB) has vastly changed since Paget described the first case in 1877. Medical management of this condition remains the mainstay of treatment. Surgical intervention is usually only used in fractures through pagetic bone, need for realignment to correct deformity in major long bones, prophylactic treatment of impending fractures, joint arthroplasty in severe arthritis, or spinal decompression in cases of bony compression of neural elements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of arthritis after joint injury is commonly known as posttraumatic arthritis (PTA). The inciting traumatic event may range from cartilage contusion and bone bruise combined with meniscus or ligament tear, to intra-articular fracture. End-stage PTA is often indistinguishable from primary osteoarthritis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe menisci disperse the load at the knee joint. Removal of the menisci can lead to osteoarthritis due to the higher load placed on the underlying cartilage. If they become injured it is therefore important to replace or regenerate the meniscus to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNon-union of isolated displaced triquetral body fracture--a case report.
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil
July 2012
Triquetral fractures are the second most common carpal fractures. Triquetral body fractures are the less common type of triquetral fractures but they can be missed on plain radiographs and a non-union can be associated with considerable morbidity and reduction in functional activities. We report a unique case of displaced isolated triquetral body fracture that was initially missed on plain radiographs and resulted in non-union.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Fractures are frequently occurring injuries, and over the past 30 years, there has been a shift towards more surgical treatments for them.
- Recent advancements in understanding bone healing principles have influenced the selection of surgical implants used for fracture management.
- The article focuses on different surgical fixation devices and explains how they work in treating fractures.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in orthopaedic and perioperative practice.
J Perioper Pract
September 2009
Article Synopsis
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for pain relief, inflammation reduction, and fever management, especially in orthopaedic and surgical settings.
- Despite their effectiveness, NSAIDs carry serious side effects that can be life-threatening, which requires careful consideration before use.
- Research indicates that NSAIDs may negatively impact bone formation, raising concerns about their safety for patients with fractures or other bone-related conditions.
Article Synopsis
- Management of hip fracture patients on warfarin is complex, with 33 patients studied showing varying levels of INR at admission and before surgery.
- A significant number of surgeries (64%) were delayed to wait for INR levels to decrease, averaging a 72-hour wait, with limited interventions to quickly lower INR.
- The study suggests that a more proactive approach to managing INR levels may reduce surgery delays, as delays did not lead to significant bleeding complications but were associated with some post-operative deaths unrelated to anticoagulation.