The prevalence of deep Venous thrombosis of the lower extremity in hospitalised bedridden orthopaedic patients: a pilot study.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of objectively confirmed deep vein thrombosis of lower extremities in bedridden hospitalised orthopaedic patients who received no thromboprophylaxis.

Methods: The prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi, from April to June 2021, and included all patients aged ≥40 years admitted for intended major lower limb surgery and expected to be confined to the bed for at least 4 days. Duplex ultrasound scanning of both legs was used to confirm deep vein thrombosis.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Healthcare Workers Regarding the Use of Face Mask to Limit the Spread of the New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Introduction Many countries including Pakistan are currently using face masks in their pandemic control plans. Being highly prevalent, the correct use of these masks is particularly important, as an incorrect use and disposal may actually increase the rate of transmission. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare workers (HCWs) in wearing a surgical face mask to limit the spread of the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Role of platelet-rich plasma in early osteoarthritis of knee joint: Experience from a tertiary care center in Pakistan.

Purpose: Osteoarthritis is the most common articular disease. The aim of this study was to observe the outcome after intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in our patients presenting with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: This study was conducted in Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan, from December 2014 to December 2015.

Experience of treating the Talipes equinovarus deformity with Ponsetti technique at district level.

Objective: To assess the Ponsetti technique's effectiveness in the treatment of talipes equinovarus.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2013 to March 2018in Naushehero Feroze disctrict of the province of Sindh, Pakistan, and data was assessed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences / Civil Hospital, Karachi. Children with talipes equinovarus were treated with Ponsetti casting.

Pattern of Infecting Microorganisms and Their Susceptibility to Antimicrobial Drugs in Patients with Diabetic Foot Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.

Diabetes mellitus is a universal health problem, with its prevalence in Pakistan making it among the top 10 countries in the world. Approximately 13.9 million people in Pakistan will have developed diabetes by 2030.

Use of fibular bone graft and cancellous screw fixation in the management of neglected femur neck fractures in young patients.

Objective: To present the clinical outcome of patients with neglected femur neck fracture treated with fibular bone graft.

Methods: During May 2010-February 2013, 15 patients younger than 35 years of age with neglected fracture neck of femur were managed with non-vascularized fibular graft and cannulated screws. Fractures were classified according to Sandhu Classification.