The role of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/computed tomography in the diagnosis and monitoring of large vessel vasculitides - a review article.

In the last two decades, advancements in positron emission tomography (PET) technology have increased the diagnostic accuracy of patients with large-vessel vasculitis (LVV). Numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted, and patients suspected of having LVV can be diagnosed earlier with 18F-FDG PET. Two subtypes, giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TA), will progress when their response to corticosteroids and enhanced immunosuppression is inadequate.

The diagnostic value of the computed tomography scan and ultrasonography in acute appendicitis.

The most prevalent cause of emergency abdominal surgery is acute appendicitis. Ultrasonography is safe and widely available, although it's operator-dependent and difficult for people with massive bodies. Computed tomography (CT) scans are more accurate than ultrasonography, with a 93 to 98% accuracy rate.

Evaluation of postoperative bracing on unstable traumatic lumbar fractures after pedicle screw fixation.

Background: Fractures of the thoracolumbar and lumbar regions are very important. There is still debate on the use of braces after surgical operations. The current study aims to evaluate and report the outcomes of postoperative bracing following pedicle screw fixation in patients with thoracolumbar and lumbar fractures in Iran.

Open surgery versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy for management of staghorn calculi.

Background: For urologists, treating staghorn stones remains a difficult challenge. Various studies have evaluated the results of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and open surgery in different populations but these results were controversial. Here, we aimed to compare and evaluate the results of open surgery and PCNL in the treatment of staghorn stones.

The effectiveness of skin allografts in survival rate of patients with major burns.

Background: Burns are still one of the most prevalent injuries in the world. Allograft is in high demand as a biological dressing for any superficial open wounds, not just burn victims. Skin allograft is the gold standard for treating burns in people who do not have enough skin to cover all of the injured areas of their bodies.

Predictive value of number and volume of demyelinating plaques in treatment response in patients with multiple sclerosis treated with INF-B.

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings are associated with disease clinical activity and response to treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the future value of plaque number and volume in MRI as radiological criteria in determining the treatment response to INF-B in patients with MS.

Evaluation of femoral malrotation after intramedullary nailing.

Background: Intramedullary nailing and closed reduction are one of the most important treatment strategies for femoral shaft fractures. Malrotation in the femoral shaft is a complication that requires exact investigations. Here we aimed to evaluate and report the outcomes of malrotation of femur in patients with femoral shaft fractures following antegrade intramedullary nailing.

Comparison of surgical complications following hip hemiarthroplasty between the posterolateral and lateral approaches.

Introduction: Femur neck fractures are common fractures among the elderly. Hemiarthroplasty is a surgical choice for femur neck fractures in patients older than 70 years. This surgery is performed using two main methods: Posterolateral and Direct lateral.

One step closer to sparing total blood loss and transfusion rate in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of different methods of tranexamic acid administration.

Background: Tranexamic acid (TXA) in orthopedics has recently been gaining favor due to its efficacy and ease of use, both in intravenous (IV) and intraarticular (IA) usage. However, because of safety concerns with IV administration, there has been a growing interest in the IA use of TXA to prevent bleeding.

Materials And Methods: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis that included 31 randomized, controlled trials in which the effect of systemic and topical TXA on total blood loss (TBL), rates of transfusion, and thromboembolic events was investigated.

What is the source of low back pain?

Aims: Determining the source of low back pain (LBP) is still controversial. This study was designed to determine the source of LBP and its relations with age and gender.

Settings And Design: A retrospective chart review at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.