Publications by authors named "W I Faisham"

Introduction: Sacroiliac joint disruption, resulting from high energy trauma can cause significant morbidity if no proper treatment given. Many techniques can be used to stabilise pelvic ring injuries. We studied the functional and radiological outcome following open reduction and anterior fixation of the sacroiliac joint and agreement between both outcomes.

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Introduction: Total femur replacement is an option instead of amputation for extensive bone tumour or after revision surgery with a massive bone loss. Over a long period of time the patients may need revision surgery, and this might affect the functional outcome. We reviewed all consecutive total femur replacements done for primary and revision surgery of primary bone tumours in our centre to evaluate the long-term functional outcome and survival.

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Introduction: Pelvic and acetabulum fractures are commonly caused by high impact injuries, increasing the risk of patients developing thromboembolic diseases such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Therefore, this study was performed to determine the incidence of lower extremity DVT in patients with pelvic and acetabulum fractures and the importance of preoperative screening with Doppler ultrasound prior to surgical intervention.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study involved 78 patients with pelvic and acetabulum fractures requiring surgical intervention from January 2015 until December 2019.

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Giant cell tumors (GCT) of bone are a benign aggressive tumor with features of frequent local recurrence. It has the potential for metastasis and malignant transformation. GCT of bone represents about 4-9.

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The management of a patient with traumatic hemipelvectomy is complex. We report the acute management and rehabilitation of a 21-year-old patient as well as her prosthesis modification. She was able to return to society as a K3 level ambulator.

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