Publications by authors named "Shahar Dekel"
Background: Following first-time lateral patellar dislocation (FTLPD), most patients are treated conservatively, although 50% of patients will have recurrent dislocations. Typically, radiographs followed by CT and/or MRI are used to assist the clinician in determining treatment strategy and, combined with clinical findings, intraarticular free bodies (CT/MRI), significant medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) tear (MRI) and lateral displacement of the patella (CT) form relative indications for surgery.
Methods: Radiographs, MRI and CT knee studies of 34 patients after lateral patellar dislocation (26 FTLPD) were evaluated for intraarticular free bodies, patellar/trochlear fracture, lateral femoral condyle compression, MPFL tear, tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance, and surgery indications.
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- The study examines the prevalence of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in critically ill COVID-19 patients, finding a significant association with severe clinical outcomes.
- Out of 107 patients, over half experienced thrombocytopenia, leading to complications such as increased ventilation needs, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and higher mortality rates.
- The research suggests that understanding HIT's role in COVID-19 is crucial due to its impact on immune response and coagulopathy, highlighting the need for precise treatment protocols.