Publications by authors named "Usman Hafeez"
Background Ankle fractures are prevalent lower limb injuries that often necessitate surgical intervention to restore joint stability and functionality. Delays in surgical management can extend hospital stays and elevate the risk of complications. This study aims to evaluate the effect of surgical timing on the postoperative length of hospital stay in patients with closed ankle fractures managed through open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Conservative treatment options, such as rest, massage, cold and heat packs, wrist splints, braces, physical therapy, thumb spica casts, and local steroid injections, have been used with mixed results to treat De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Surgical treatment, like releasing the first dorsal wrist compartment, is the last resort for resistant cases of De Quervain's tenosynovitis, exhibiting an efficacy of 91%. However, complications and increased expenses have limited the use of surgical interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Continuing medical education (CME) is vital for healthcare professionals to maintain clinical competence and keep pace with the rapidly evolving medical landscape. Traditional CME models often fall short of meeting the dynamic needs of modern healthcare professionals.
Objective: This study explores innovative CME methods, including microlearning, Just-in-Time Training (JITT), and digital platforms, to assess their effectiveness and identify potential barriers to adoption.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness and complications of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery for treating displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in 60 patients at Heartlands Hospital over seven years.
- Most patients were middle-aged males who suffered injuries mainly from falls or traffic accidents, with a majority experiencing excellent functional recovery as measured by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score.
- While the surgery led to a high rate of successful healing, nearly half of the patients experienced some complications, primarily stiffness and paresthesia, but overall, 48.3% reported no issues post-surgery.
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- The study focuses on distal biceps tendon (DBT) ruptures, which are uncommon injuries that typically require surgery for recovery.
- Researchers assessed the outcomes of 54 patients who had DBT repair using a specific method called cortical button fixation at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.
- After 6 months, results showed excellent functional improvement, with low pain levels and strong muscle movement, particularly in supination, indicating this method is effective and safe.