Knowledge and attitude towards total knee arthroplasty among the public in Saudi Arabia: a nationwide population-based study.

Purpose: Studies on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in Saudi Arabia are scarce, and none have reported the knowledge and attitude of the procedure in Saudi Arabia. Our study aims to measure the knowledge and attitude of TKA among the adult Saudi population.

Methods: To encompass a representative sample of this cross-sectional survey, all 13 administrative areas were used as ready-made geographical clusters.

Acute ankle sprain: conservative or surgical approach?

Ankle sprains fall into two main categories: acute ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability, which are among the most common recurrent injuries during occupational activities, athletic events, training and army service.Acute ankle sprain is usually managed conservatively and functional rehabilitation failure by conservative treatment leads to development of chronic ankle instability, which most often requires surgical intervention.Enhancing the in-depth knowledge of the ankle anatomy, biomechanics and pathology helps greatly in deciding the management options.

Neglected dorsolateral dislocation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint: A case report.

Introduction: Although the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is frequently injured, Complete dislocation of the first MTP joint represents a relatively rare traumatic injury.

Presentation Of Case: A 46-year-old gentleman presented with a traumatic first MTP joint dislocation resulting from an automobile accident. Due to coronavirus outbreak in the hospital at that time, patient was referred to another hospital.

Learning methods and strategies of anatomy among medical students in two different Institutions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Anatomy instructors adopt individual teaching methods and strategies to convey anatomical information to medical students for learning. Students also exhibit their own individual learning preferences. Instructional methods preferences vary between both instructors and students across different institutions.

Patient Expectations and Satisfaction With Foot and Ankle Surgery in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

The success of surgery is associated not only with the quality of the procedure but also with the degree to which it meets the patient's expectations. Limited data are available on patient expectations related to foot and ankle surgery in Saudi Arabia. Our study assessed the preoperative expectations and postoperative satisfaction of patients who had undergone foot and ankle surgery at 1 hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Chronic ankle instability: Current perspectives.

Ankle sprain is reported to be among the most common recurrent injuries. About 20% of acute ankle sprain patients develop chronic ankle instability. The failure of functional rehabilitation after acute ankle sprain leads to the development of chronic ankle instability.

Ilizarov bone transport after massive tibial trauma: Case report.

Introduction: This is a case report of extreme lengthening of the tibia of about 14.5cm using bone transport technique following road traffic accident trauma to the lower limbs. The management of the subsequent massive skeletal defects was challenging to orthopedic surgeons.