Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a critical orthopedic and traumatology emergency arising from elevated pressure within a confined osteofascial compartment, leading to compromised blood circulation and tissue ischemia. This systematic review aims to comprehensively identify and analyze the most predictable risk factors associated with ACS development in patients with forearm fractures. Published articles on ACS were meticulously searched and evaluated on reputable medical databases such as PubMed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Shoulder pain is one of the most frequently reported musculoskeletal conditions that approximately 6.9 to 26% of people experience. Numerous etiologies have been linked to causing shoulder pain, with the most frequent one being rotator cuff tendinopathy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Intussusception is a pediatric emergency causing bowel obstruction that can progress to gangrene or perforation. Patients usually present with vomiting, abdominal discomfort or pain, or rectal bleeding. Specialized infant and child care is important to detect and manage such cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe presence of ectopic endometrial and myometrial tissue is referred to as endometriosis. The majority of cases of inguinal endometriosis are linked to prior uterine surgery. We present a 39-year-old female presented to the general surgery clinic in June 2013 with mild right inguinal pain and swelling.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground The orthopedic surgery workforce constitutes a vital role in the healthcare system, with data being scarce. Therefore, through this study, we share an overview of the orthopedic workforce distribution, demographic trends, and changes over the past decade in Saudi Arabia. Methods All practicing orthopedic surgeons in Saudi Arabia from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2021, were included in the study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF