Discoid meniscus: Treatment considerations and updates.

A discoid meniscus is a morphological abnormality wherein the meniscus loses its normal 'C' shape. Although most patients are asymptomatic, patients might still present with symptoms such as locking, pain, swelling, or giving way. Magnetic resonance imaging is usually needed for confirmation of diagnosis.

Intraosseous extension of supraspinatus calcific tendonitis in a young patient with severe shoulder pain: a rare case report.

Calcific tendinopathy is one of the causes of shoulder pain and limited range of motion when it affects the rotator cuff tendons. Complications of such a condition are rare and include intraosseous and intramuscular migration. Calcific tendonitis can be classified as acute, subacute or chronic based on the onset of symptoms.

Fructosamine as an Index of Short-Term Glycemic Control in Pregnant Women with Diabetes: Before, During and After Ramadan.

Purpose: Impact of ramadan fasting on healthy and women with diabetes is already known. However, there is a scarcity of data on impact of fasting on pregnant women with diabetes. Moreover, religious and medical recommendations advise pregnant women against fasting as it is unsafe.

Polycystic horseshoe kidney case report: Genetically reviewed.

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic renal disease, with a reported prevalence ranging from one in 400 to one in 1000. ADPKD accounts for as high as 10% of end-stage renal disease cases. It is characterized by cystic formation replacing kidney parenchyma leading to renal enlargement and renal functional impairment.

Mesna Alleviates Cerulein-Induced Acute Pancreatitis by Inhibiting the Inflammatory Response and Oxidative Stress in Experimental Rats.

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be life-threatening disease with high mortality rates, particularly in the presence of systemic inflammatory response and multiple organ failure. Oxidative stress has been shown to be involved in the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis.

Aim: This study is designed to investigate the possible effect of mesna on an experimental model of cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis.

Revision surgery for refractory cubital tunnel syndrome: A systematic review.

Background: Indications for revision surgery are unclear in refractory cubital tunnel syndrome patients, and the optimal surgical method has not been determined. The systematic review evaluates the evidence of functional outcome for revision surgery in refractory cubital tunnel syndrome patients.

Hypothesis: We hypothesize that functional outcome of revision surgery in refractory cubital tunnel syndrome will be favorable.