Significance of Scapular Fracture Existence in Blunt Chest Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Scapular fracture is a rare encounter in blunt trauma patients. The scapula is surrounded by strong groups of muscles offering good protection for the bone. Therefore, a high-energy trauma is needed to cause a scapular fracture.

Acute Traumatic Lumbar Hernia: Report of Two Cases.

Acute traumatic lumbar hernia (ATLH) is rare in blunt trauma and can be overlooked due to the presence of multiple injuries following the trauma incidence. ATLH is usually found at the time of radiological examination or during surgical exploration. Awareness of the clinicians about the possibility of ATLH can enhance early diagnosis and reduce the occurrence of serious complications including bowel obstruction and strangulation.

Management of Blunt Sternal Fractures in a Community-Based Hospital.

Background: Sternal fractures are not commonly observed in patients with blunt trauma. The routine use of computed tomography (CT) in the evaluation of chest trauma helps identify these fractures. We studied the incidence, injury mechanism, management, and outcome of sternal fractures in patients with blunt trauma treated at our community-based hospital.

Camel-Related Head Injury in a High-Income Developing Country.

Introduction: Injury caused by large animals varies according to the regional distribution of the animals and their relationship to humans. Camels are usually friendly to humans; however, occasionally they become very hostile, especially in rutting season. Most in-hospital trauma deaths are related to head injury.

Partially avulsed anus in blunt traumatic perineal laceration: Case report.

Blunt civilian perineal laceration with anorectal avulsion is rare and usually associated with severe pelvic trauma. The principles of management of these injuries consist of repair of the laceration (primarily or secondary), diversion of fecal stream, and presacral drainage of the wound. Unnecessary diversion of fecal stream may add complications and increases patient's morbidity.

Validation of an adapted arabic version of fibromyalgia syndrome impact questionnaire.

Fibromyalgia (FM) is the most common chronic pain syndrome encountered in medical practice, affecting females more than males, and the estimated prevalence of FM in Egypt is 1.3 %. The aim was to translate and adapt the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) into Arabic and assess reliability and validity.