Lumbar Spine Ganglion Cyst: A Case Report.

Ganglion cysts are typically periarticular soft tissue lesions commonly found in the wrist and forearm, with spinal involvement being rare. We present a clinical case of a 54-year-old female with a ganglion cyst at the L3-L4 level, causing radiculopathy symptoms. Despite initial difficulty in diagnosis due to MRI findings, surgical resection confirmed the extradural mass as a ganglion cyst.

Effective Collaboration in the Surgical Management of Macroglossia in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome.

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a complex congenital overgrowth disorder necessitating a multidisciplinary approach for effective management. A 5-year-old Saudi girl with BWS received comprehensive care involving various specialists, including a plastic surgeon who performed a keyhole technique tongue reduction to address macroglossia. The intervention resulted in significant improvements in speech and quality of life, with no postoperative complications.

The Effect of Visual Impairment on Postural Stability After Lumbar Spine Fracture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

The role of vision in maintaining postural stability is crucial, and its loss, whether congenital or acquired, can significantly impact sensory-motor interactions, leading to musculoskeletal abnormalities and defective gait patterns. This case report discusses the complex interplay between visual impairment, post-traumatic kyphosis, and the development of spinal deformity in a 79-year-old blind patient. The patient sustained a simple fall resulting in an L1 compression fracture in 2016.

Alkaptonuria Diagnosis Following a Discectomy: A Case Report.

Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the excessive production of homogentisic acid, leading to the formation and deposition of pigment polymers throughout the body. It is extremely rare, affecting only around one in 100,000 individuals. Despite the normal life expectancy, it can cause severe morbidities.

Submental liposuction with VASER complicated with hidradenitis suppurativa in neck area: a case report.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is characterized by deep-seated painful nodules, classically in the intertriginous skin and apocrine gland-rich areas of the body such as the anogenital, axillary, inframammary and inguinal regions. This is a case of a 35-year-old female, who is known to have gluteal HS, she underwent neck liposuction procedure that was then complicated by anterior neck HS, which is considered as an atypical location. The patient received medical treatment with antibiotics and showed huge improvement.

Public Perception of Plastic Surgery in Saudi Arabia.

Background: The general public perceives plastic surgeons as cosmetic surgeons. This study aimed to assess the general public's awareness of the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A short, anonymous, web-based survey was distributed to the public using SurveyMonkey as a platform.

Depressive Symptoms among Plastic Surgery Residents.

Background: A literature review did not reveal any study investigating the prevalence of depression among plastic surgery residents.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional mail survey and included all Saudi Plastic Surgery residents in our local program in Saudi Arabia. The Beck Depression Inventory II was used.

Temporal trend of carpal tunnel release surgery: a population-based time series analysis.

Background: Carpal tunnel release (CTR) is among the most common hand surgeries, although little is known about its pattern. In this study, we aimed to investigate temporal trends, age and gender variation and current practice patterns in CTR surgeries.

Methods: We conducted a population-based time series analysis among over 13 million residents of Ontario, who underwent operative management for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) from April 1, 1992 to March 31, 2010 using administrative claims data.