Special Issue Article “Achondroplasia Dwarfism”
Abstract: The existence of dwarfs is amply documented throughout ancient Egypt, in particular during Predynastic/early Dynastic Times, before the pyramids were built. Evidence includes complete and partial skeletons, artistic representations, and written texts...
Keywords: Achondroplasia; Ancient Egypt; Dwarfism; Humerus; Skeletal dysplasia
Abstract: The shoulder is the ultimate movable joint in the human body its anatomical construction permits a broad range of motion in multi directions. On the other hand, leads to an insubstantial balance between stability and mobility. Therefore, shoulder pain is a very common...
Keywords: Scapular dyskinesis; Biomechanical analyzing; Scapular algorithm
Abstract: We report a case of an intraosseous ganglion in the upper end of the tibia which was managed arthroscopically. A sixty-five years old gentleman presented with left sided knee pain, plain radiographs demonstrated a small well circumscribed radiolucent lesion with thin sclerotic...
Keywords: Intraosseous ganglion; Proximal tibia; Arthroscopy; Cyst
Editorial: No matter, neither the etiology neither the ways of treatment not surgical or surgical, the correction of the spinal deformities is appreciated mainly on radiological purely angular measurements as well as morphological as functional on SF36 or Oswestry or other scores...
Keywords: Spinal deformities; Radiological; Cobb angle
Abstract: Despite the evaluation of any spinal deformity must be always done on Morphology, Pain, Function, Self- Image, Psychology, Quality of life…The evaluation of the Cobb angle is considered as the basis of such evaluation pre and post any eventual treatment. Despite its simplicity to use It really measure...
Keywords: Kyphosis; Cobb angle; Scoliosis
Special Issue Article “Bone Fractures & Treatment”
Abstract: The treatment of osteoporotic acetabular fractures is complex since techniques of osteosynthesis have poor outcomes in this patient population. There is a trend towards treating patients acutely with a total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). We present a clinical series of osteoporotic...
Keywords: Osteoporosis; Acetabular fracture; Total hip arthroplasty
Abstract: Neurogenic heterotopic ossification is the abnormal formation of bone in soft tissues or muscles that occurs after a neurological injury, its cause is still unknown. In the spinal cord injured patient, it has a variable prevalence, which is not known in our country and some relevant...
Keywords: Heterotopic ossification; Myositis ossificans; Spinal cord injury; Neurological restoration
Special Issue Article “Fracture”
Abstract: The association between obesity, thyroid autoimmunity and bone health is still unclear. Autoimmune thyroid disease with or without thyroid dysfunction has a significant impact on the quality of life and bone quality...
Keywords: FRAX score; Autoimmune thyroid disease; Obesity; Bone quality
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