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View article: Adult Phenotype of <i>CHD2</i> -Associated Disorders
Adult Phenotype of <i>CHD2</i> -Associated Disorders Open
Most adults with CHD2 continue to have seizures, and seizure severity is associated with worse comorbidities such as maladaptive behaviors, gait, gastrointestinal, sleep, and abnormal pain responsiveness. Longevity has not been systematica…
View article: Orthopaedic Surgery Complications at a Tertiary Care Hospital in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Project Analysis
Orthopaedic Surgery Complications at a Tertiary Care Hospital in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Project Analysis Open
Background: Through a comparison of orthopaedic surgical procedures performed at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan with other participating hospitals of National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP), we aim to identify the areas…
View article: Is There a Higher Frequency of Postoperative Depression in Patients Undergoing Awake Craniotomy for Brain Tumors?: A Prospective Study
Is There a Higher Frequency of Postoperative Depression in Patients Undergoing Awake Craniotomy for Brain Tumors?: A Prospective Study Open
Introduction Brain tumor resection under awake settings may cause significant psychological stress, which may lead to perioperative anxiety and depression. We conducted a prospective study to compare postoperative depression in patients un…
View article: Does Fracture Liaison Service Improves Fracture Risk Assessment among Patients with Fragility Fractures? A Systematic Review
Does Fracture Liaison Service Improves Fracture Risk Assessment among Patients with Fragility Fractures? A Systematic Review Open
Background: The fragility fractures can cause substantial pain, disability, reduced quality of life and mortality. The probability of sustaining subsequent fractures increases up to five times after an initial fragility fracture. The Fract…
View article: Comparison of Brachiobasilic Transposition Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes among Diabetic and Non-diabetic Patients: A Case Controlled Study
Comparison of Brachiobasilic Transposition Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes among Diabetic and Non-diabetic Patients: A Case Controlled Study Open
Diabetes is considered a risk factor for arteriovenous fistula failure and increased perioperative complications; but this view is not proven for patients undergoing brachiobasilic transposition arteriovenous fistula (BBT-AVF). Fifty-one (…
View article: Change in the spectrum of orthopedic trauma: Effects of COVID-19 pandemic in a developing nation during the upsurge; a cross-sectional study
Change in the spectrum of orthopedic trauma: Effects of COVID-19 pandemic in a developing nation during the upsurge; a cross-sectional study Open
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the spectrum of orthopedic injury. More household injuries have occurred and are anticipated due to the ongoing effects of lockdown.
View article: Covid-19 pandemic: Economic burden on patients with musculoskeletal injuries in a tertiary care hospital of LMIC; retrospective cross sectional study
Covid-19 pandemic: Economic burden on patients with musculoskeletal injuries in a tertiary care hospital of LMIC; retrospective cross sectional study Open
The financial income of our service decreased more than 55% due to postponement of elective work. The number of elective and procedures related to musculoskeletal trauma also decreased. The cost for inpatient care did not increase during c…
View article: Depression among adult patients with primary brain tumour: a cross-sectional study of risk factors in a low–middle-income country
Depression among adult patients with primary brain tumour: a cross-sectional study of risk factors in a low–middle-income country Open
Objective The prevalence of depression among patients with primary brain tumour ranges from 15% to 40% globally. Several individual and clinical factors contribute to the development of depression. However, their association with depressio…
View article: Mobile phones in the orthopedic operating room: Microbial colonization and antimicrobial resistance
Mobile phones in the orthopedic operating room: Microbial colonization and antimicrobial resistance Open
Mobile phones belonging to health care workers are frequently contaminated with pathogenic bacteria with the potential of transferring drug resistance to nosocomial pathogens. Studies investigating the relationship to surgical site infecti…
View article: Effectiveness of home-based rehabilitation program in minimizing disability and secondary falls after a hip fracture: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of home-based rehabilitation program in minimizing disability and secondary falls after a hip fracture: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
Approval for the conduction of this study has been taken from the Ethical Review Committee (ERC) of the institution. Evidences which will be obtained from this study will facilitate to propose changes in existing guidelines and policies fo…
View article: Osteoid osteoma: Contemporary management
Osteoid osteoma: Contemporary management Open
Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone-forming tumor with hallmark of tumor cells directly forming mature bone. Osteoid osteoma accounts for around 5% of all bone tumors and 11% of benign bone tumors with a male predilection. It occurs predomina…
View article: Relationship Between Staphylococcus aureus Carriage and Surgical Site Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the South Asian Population: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study
Relationship Between Staphylococcus aureus Carriage and Surgical Site Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the South Asian Population: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study Open
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View article: Relationship Between Staphylococcus aureus Carriage and Surgical Site Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the South Asian Population: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Relationship Between Staphylococcus aureus Carriage and Surgical Site Infections Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the South Asian Population: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Surgical site infections following total hip or knee arthroplasties have a reported rate of 0.49%-2.5% and can cause significant morbidity as well as tripling the cost of health care expenses. Both methicillin sensitive and met…