Vascular complications after a multiligament knee reconstruction: A case report highlighting the role of preoperative imaging.

Vascular injuries are serious complications of multiligament knee injuries and can result in catastrophic outcomes. These injuries can range from intimal flaps with no compromise of the distal perfusion to a complete occlusion or transection requiring emergent vascular intervention. Several diagnostic tests, including the measurement of the ankle-brachial index (ABI), conventional angiography, and computed tomography angiography (CTA), are commonly used as diagnostic tools to identify vascular injuries in the context of a multiligament knee injury.

INTRAOPERATIVE EVALUATION AND LEVEL OF CONTAMINATION DURING TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY.

Introduction: Despite numerous articles on intraoperative contamination in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures, the available data on tissue contamination are scarce and mainly based on evaluating bacteriological swabs.

Methods: Two hundred and forty specimens, divided between bone and soft tissue, were obtained from 40 consecutive unilateral primaries TKAs. The specimens were evaluated for aerobic and anaerobic bacterial growth.

Arthroscopic management of synovial chondromatosis of the shoulder: a systematic review of literature.

Background: Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the shoulder is rare, with limited literature on its management. This systematic review of literature aimed to characterize common arthroscopic techniques for the treatment of shoulder SC and patient outcomes. We hypothesized that arthroscopy is an effective operative modality for the management of shoulder SC.

Epilepsy monitoring units in Saudi Arabia: Where do we stand compared to developed countries?

Objective: To descriptively assess Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs) and the provided services in Saudi Arabia and compare them based on the geographic region.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, an electronic questionnaire was emailed to all directors of EMUs in Saudi Arabia from July 2013 to January 2016, with constant updates being made by all respondents throughout the period of data collection.

Results: All EMU directors participated.

Asymmetric bilateral traumatic hip dislocation: A case report.

Introduction: Traumatic hip dislocation is a severe injury with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality. Bilateral hip dislocation is rare representing 1.25% of all hip dislocations.

Hamstring autografts are associated with a high rate of contamination in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Purpose: To quantitatively evaluate the rate, type, and level of contamination of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) hamstring autografts after harvesting and preparation or dropping onto the operating room (OR) floor.

Methods: Two hamstring autograft specimens were prospectively retrieved from each graft in a consecutive series of 50 patients undergoing primary isolated ACL reconstruction (100 specimens total). One specimen was retrieved immediately after harvesting and dropped onto the OR floor (dropped group).

Knowledge around back pain and spinal disorders among Saudi patients: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: To assess the knowledge of patients about low back pain and spinal disorders.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2015 to February 2016, and comprised patients presenting with lower back pain. The low back pain knowledge questionnaire was translated to Arabic and distributed, after adding more questions, among patients.

Occupational injuries among pediatric orthopedic surgeons: How serious is the problem?

In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed all pediatric orthopedic surgeons in Saudi Arabia using an anonymous electronic questionnaire composed of 23 items to identify the rate of occupational injuries and obtain other relevant information. Thirty-nine participants completed the questionnaire (response rate: 83%). Participants who sustained occupational injuries throughout their careers represented 82.

The validity and reliability of the Arabic version of the Japanese Orthopedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire: Can we implement it in Saudi Arabia?

Background: The Japanese Orthopedic Association designed their back pain evaluation questionnaire (JOABPEQ) which was proven to be feasible, reliable and valid. The questionnaire's validity and reliability were confirmed when it was implemented in patients with different cultural background. Since the JOABPEQ still has not been utilized in any of the Arabic countries, we present the Arabic version with its validity and reliability.

Epilepsy services in Saudi Arabia. Quantitative assessment and identification of challenges.

Objective: To assess the epilepsy services and identify the challenges in hospitals without epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs). In addition, comparisons between governmental and private sectors, as well as between regions, are to be performed.

Methods: A cross sectional study conducted using an online questionnaire distributed to the secondary and tertiary hospitals without EMUs throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Urological injuries associated with pelvic fractures: A case report of a detached bone segment inside the bladder.

Introduction: Urological injuries in pelvic fractures are noticed in 6-15% of the cases. The bladder, due to its anatomical position, is prone to rupture in pelvic fractures. The majority of urinary bladder injuries are either extraperitoneal or intraperitoneal.

Late reconstruction of the patellar tendon in rheumatoid arthritis using bone-patellar tendon-bone allograft.

Introduction: chronic patellar tendon rupture is rare and its incidence and prevalence are unknown. Furthermore, the data about late reconstruction of the patellar tendon in rheumatoid arthritis is limited. Such condition, if not managed properly, can substantially affect the patient's activities of daily living.