Publications by authors named "Veda Amara"
Myositis ossificans (MO) is a benign condition characterized by heterotrophic bone formation, most commonly within muscle tissue. Multiple types have been described, the most predominant being myositis ossificans circumscripta, which occurs in response to trauma. Myositis ossificans cases reported in the literature were reviewed systematically.
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- Myositis ossificans (MO) is a condition characterized by benign bone formation in muscles, often occurring after blunt trauma, with the anterior thigh being the most common site.
- A case of a 57-year-old male with a discharging ulcer on his leg was diagnosed with MO after imaging techniques excluded more severe conditions like osteomyelitis.
- The case highlights that diabetes may contribute to the development of MO and emphasizes the need for awareness of atypical presentations to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure proper patient management.
Introduction Communication with patients is a vital part of the surgical pathway, and when done effectively, it can greatly improve patient outcomes and patient satisfaction and reduce canceled appointments. Different forms of communication work well for different patient demographics, and it is important to optimize communication techniques. We designed a study to review the communication preferences of orthopedic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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