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Cureus
December 2024
Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA.
Insertion of inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) is generally regarded as a safe procedure, with low rates of complications. However, when complications do arise, they can pose significant challenges to both patients and surgeons. Patient optimization and adherence to specific intraoperative protocols are crucial in mitigating the risk of surgical complications.
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December 2024
Psychiatry, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad, IND.
Cureus
December 2024
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, IND.
Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrinal physiological disorder characterized by chronic oligo-ovulation or an-ovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic morphology in ovaries on transvaginal or abdominal ultrasound. Hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance are already well-documented pathophysiological mechanisms in PCOS. Besides this, autoimmunity has been hypothesized in its pathogenesis.
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December 2024
Trauma and Orthopaedics, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, GBR.
Although mixing and matching components is a common, safe, and well-documented practice in hip revision surgery, our extensive search indicates that it has not been previously reported for shoulder arthroplasty. This case report presents the use of mixed implants in shoulder revision surgery to reduce morbidity and address flaws in the initial implant design. We describe a case of a patient with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia who was treated for osteoarthritis in his left shoulder with an anatomic shoulder replacement in 2014.
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December 2024
Orthopedic Surgery, Tri-County Orthopedics, Bridgewater, USA.
A 73-year-old female experienced an atraumatic fracture of a BIOLOX delta ceramic femoral head following uncomplicated right total hip arthroplasty using a ceramic-on-polyethylene bearing. The fracture occurred post-operatively, as revealed by radiography after the patient reported a clunking sensation and leg shortening. Revision surgery involved replacing the fractured head and liner with careful removal of ceramic debris.
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