Publications by authors named "Ramez Ailabouni"
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the evolution of Legg-Calvé-Perthes' disease (LCPD) among children from British Columbia (BC), Canada who were treated non-operatively and to compare the results to a previously conducted study in India.
Methods: This was a retrospective review of patients treated non-operatively for LCPD in BC between 1990 and 2006 compared with a cohort from India. Demographic and treatment information were collected from medical records.
Article Synopsis
- Custom 3D-printed acetabular implants are becoming increasingly used in hip surgery, providing patient-specific solutions that enhance bone fitting without excessive bone removal.
- A study of 46 patients showed promising mid-term results, with significant improvements in hip function scores and a restored biomechanical hip center after surgery.
- Among the 36 patients analyzed, complications included a few revisions and some concerning radiographic findings, but overall outcomes were comparable to existing implant designs, with no revisions needed for aseptic loosening.
Objective: This study investigates knee joint arthroplasty and compares the outcomes between attending (consultant) orthopedic surgeons and resident (trainee) surgeons.
Design: Retrospective review and comparison of knee joint arthroplasty outcomes between 4 surgeon groups (attending, supervised senior and junior residents, and unsupervised senior residents). Measured outcomes were implant survival (revision rate) and patient reported functional outcomes, measured by Oxford knee score (OKS).
Background: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the general population and in patients with chronic diseases has increased markedly in recent decades. We aimed to determine the prevalence, type, and predictors of oral CAM use among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared with the general population in a large, population-based, case-control study.
Methods: Overall, 1370 patients with IBD and 598 control subjects in Canterbury, New Zealand, were recruited.