is a C1 fracture, which happens when an axial load is from the occiput downward to the C1 ring. Usually, it causes outward displacement of the C1 arch, which can injure the vertebral artery. We present a Jefferson fracture with vertebral artery injury, resulting in an asymptomatic ischemic stroke of the left cerebellum.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPelvic fractures with sacroiliac extension are significant and complicated orthopedic injuries that pose a challenge in management and favorable outcomes. A 50-year-old obese female presented after a motor vehicle accident with pelvic fracture lateral compression. The patient underwent anterior external fixation with a left sacroiliac screw (SIS) on the next day of admission and was kept in a non-weight-bearing state.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) can involve an immature hip, acetabular dysplasia with or without subluxation, or dislocation of the femoral head. The prevalence of DDH in Saudi Arabia is 10.46 per 1000 live births, highlighting the importance of community knowledge of DDH risk factors and treatment to facilitate early diagnosis, treatment, and avoiding complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study was conducted to compare health-related quality of life between adults with Crohn's disease (CD) and healthy controls (CONs).
Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted on adults with CD and CONs in Saudi Arabia (aged 18-60 years). Sociodemographic data (area of residence, education level, employment, and marital status) were collected from both groups, as well as additional information including disease onset, treatment, and symptomology from the CD group.