Prevalence of Back and Neck Pain Among Orthopedic Surgeons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background And Objectives: Orthopedic surgeons' demanding work may negatively affect their health. This study examines the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, specifically back and neck pain, among orthopedic surgeons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and explores contributing sociodemographic factors.

Materials And Methods: We conducted an observational study that assessed the prevalence of back and neck pain among certified orthopedic surgeons using an online survey, which included Logistic regression for risk factors, one-way ANOVA for disability-contributing factors, and Tukey's post-hoc test for subgroup analysis.

Residency program directors' views on ideal applicant: a national survey.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate and highlight the most important factors influencing the candidate's selection for residency matching by program directors of surgical and non-surgical specialties in Saudi Arabia.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Central, Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern regions of Saudi Arabia from February 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023. A total of sixty-one program directors completed a questionnaire, which was adapted and validated from a previous study with permission and tailored to meet the objectives of this research.

Calcified Pituitary Adenoma Mimicking Craniopharyngioma: A Case Report.

A 60-year-old woman presented with a history of a previously diagnosed sellar mass and a recent onset of severe headache, vision loss, and dizziness. The patient was found to have a large mass with curvilinear calcification on imaging. Histopathology confirmed the presence of a pituitary adenoma with abnormal acini, consistent with adenoma, and moderate amounts of granular eosinophilic cytoplasm.

Surgical Treatment of Late Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Bladder Exstrophy: A Case Report.

Case: We present a case of an 8-year-old boy with classical bladder exstrophy and a neglected right hip dislocation, exemplifying the risk of missed developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in patients with exstrophy requiring careful orthopaedic oversight.

Conclusions: When treating patients with bladder exstrophy, physicians and surgeons should be vigilant not to miss associated DDH. If this condition requires surgical treatment, preoperative planning with computed tomography scans is vital to uncovering the complexities arising from abnormal pelvic and acetabular anatomy and ensuring successful treatment outcomes.

Characteristics of Patients Undergoing Electrophysiologic Procedures in a Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: The electrophysiology field has progressed rapidly over the last 2 decades. No study has examined the characteristics of patients and types of electrophysiology procedures performed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is important given our distinctly different demographic composition and health system.

The Psychological Impact of Vitiligo in Saudi Arabia.

Background Vitiligo, the most common pigment disorder, impacts 0.5-2% of the global population, often causing psychological distress due to appearance changes and potential discrimination. Existing data on depressive symptoms and quality of life (QoL) effects in Saudi Arabian vitiligo patients are limited and inconsistent.

Impact of Plantar Fasciitis on Foot-Specific and Generic Health-Related Quality of Life in King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives The objective is to assess the extent of foot-specific and generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) impairment among individuals diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (PF) at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, and to determine the influence of various sociodemographic and clinical factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we administered an online survey from March to June 2023 to patients with PF at King Khalid University Hospital. This questionnaire covered sociodemographic, and clinical characteristics, and included the translated Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ).