Publications by authors named "Ryan Bou Raad"

To evaluate the outcomes of arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tear (RCT) in individuals under 45 years, focusing on their ability to return to sports (RTS) and work, along with different patient-reported outcomes (PROMs). Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines, this systematic review encompassed articles that studied the outcomes of arthroscopic treatment of RCT in the young population (those under 45 years old). The literature search was conducted in PubMed/Medline and EMBASE until 21 May 2024.

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Introduction: Skeletal tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. When tubular bones are affected, it is called tuberculous dactylitis (TD). This rare entity can be seen in the hand or foot and has been mentioned in a handful of case reports.

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Case: An 18-year-old adolescent boy presented with knee pain and stiffness secondary to tibial plateau valgus malunion and osteochondral defect, 8 months after initial injury/fixation. We opted for a novel technique that reconstructs the convex lateral tibial plateau by using osteotomy and an osteochondral autograft harvested from the lateral aspect of the ipsilateral femoral condyle.

Conclusion: The reported novel reconstruction technique is inexpensive, achievable with routine techniques, and demonstrated a favorable short-term outcome.

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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is relatively rare in the heel and foot. It is characterized by great loco-regional aggressiveness but low metastatic potential. If left untreated, cSCC can grow to a large diameter.

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Talar injuries represent serious medico-surgical conditions because of the involvement of the talus in multiple articulations, such as the subtalar, the transverse talar, and the ankle joint complex. Its complete detachment from the surrounding ligaments and bone is known as talar extrusion, a very rare injury with a complicated treatment course. We report a case of a 43-year-old female patient presenting with a non-retrieved complete left talar body extrusion associated with a floating knee, manifested by left tibial shaft fracture and left supracondylar femoral fracture.

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Infectious tuberculous tenosynovitis (TS) of the extensor tendons of the wrist is an exceptional location of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. We present a case of tuberculous extensor TS in a 52-year-old diabetic male patient presenting as a huge mass on the dorsum of the hand, in the absence of other pulmonary or extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis. This report increases physicians' vigilance when dealing with patients with risk factors of tuberculosis, allowing early diagnosis and optimal treatment.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ryan Bou Raad"

  • - Ryan Bou Raad's recent research emphasizes outcomes of surgical interventions in musculoskeletal conditions, specifically focusing on young patients undergoing arthroscopic treatment for rotator cuff lesions and their return to sports and activities post-treatment.
  • - His work includes case reports on rare conditions such as neglected tuberculous dactylitis and complex injuries like complete talar body extrusion, showcasing innovative techniques and interventions in orthopedics.
  • - Bou Raad's studies reflect a commitment to increasing awareness of uncommon but serious orthopedic conditions, while also adhering to rigorous research standards, as evidenced by the systematic review employing PRISMA guidelines.