Biomedical subjects

S Naique

Publications and source records attributed to S Naique.

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PubMed2005

5 degrees to 6 degrees of distal femoral cut for uncomplicated primary total knee arthroplasty: is it safe?

The angle formed between the anatomical axis and mechanical axis of the femur determines the angle of resection of distal femur in total knee arthroplasty. The objective of this study was to analyse the safety of the routine practice of selecting 5-6 degrees of valgus for distal femoral cut during uncomplicated primary total knee arthroplasty. A retrospective study was undertaken involving a review of pre-operative CT scout films of osteoarthritic knees in 83 consecutive patients (44 males and 39 females; mean age 70 years) who presented for total knee arthroplasty. The anatomical and mechanical axis of femur were plotted on CT scout films and the angle between the two femoral axes were measured. Mean femoral axes angle was 5.4 degrees (range 3.3-7.6 degrees, SD 0.9 degrees). Estimated 95% confidence interval of the mean for the population was 5.2-5.6 degrees. There were no significant differences for age, gender or laterality of the limb. The routine practice of selecting 5 degrees to 6 degrees of the distal femoral cut for an uncomplicated primary total knee arthroplasty is safe.

Aged↗

PubMed2005

Prospective randomized trial comparing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in open carpal tunnel release.

A prospective randomized trial was undertaken to compare the influence of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures on pillar pain, scar tenderness, extent of wound inflammation and overall outcome of the surgery following open carpal tunnel release. Forty hands in 33 patients (mean age, 51 years; range, 31-74 years) were randomized into group A (absorbable sutures) or group B (non-absorbable sutures). Clinical assessment was done at 2, 6 and 12 weeks follow-up. The outcome of surgery in terms of improvement of severity of symptoms and functional status of patients was assessed using a self-administered Boston Questionnaire. There was no significant difference between the two groups for any of our outcome measures at the final follow-up.

Adult↗

PubMed2001

Stenosis of the cervical canal in craniodiaphyseal dysplasia.

Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia (CDD) is a rare sclerosing bone disorder, the severity of which depends on its phenotypic expression. Hyperostosis can cause progressive foraminal stenosis leading to palsy of cranial nerves, epilepsy and mental retardation. We report the only case of CDD in an adult, with stenosis of the cervical canal leading to quadriparesis as a late complication of hyperostosis, and describe the problems associated with its treatment. Although the syndrome is rare, its pathophysiological and therapeutic considerations may be applicable to the management of stenosis of the spinal canal in other hyperostotic bone disorders.

Craniofacial Dysostosis↗

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Stiff man's syndrome.

Myositis ossificans progressiva is an autosomal dominant disease resulting in progressive ossification and skeletal deformities, mainly in the connective tissue of muscle. The diagnosis is based on clinical and radiological findings and demonstration of skeletal malformations. We report a singular case of advanced myositis ossificans progressiva in a fourteen year old male and analyse the natural history, etiopathology, treatment alternatives and prognosis of this crippling disorder.

Adolescent↗