Bassmh Al-Dhafer

King Faisal University · Department of Surgery

Background The success of anti-inflammatory medications and corticosteroid injections in controlling chronic lateral epicondylitis symptoms suggests an underlying inflammatory pathology that is also causative of the pain experienced by patients; however, evidence regarding inflammatory mediators and cells remains inconclusive. Methods We conducted...

Although the Wassel-Flatt classification system has been widely used for radial polydactyly, it has some limitations. We modified the classification system by introducing the hypoplastic types and refining the definition of triphalangeal thumb without changing the main structure of the original classification system. A total of 200 consecutive dupl...

Aims The aim of this study was to assess arthritis of the basal joint of the thumb quantitatively using bone single-photon emission CT/CT (SPECT/CT) and evaluate its relationship with patients’ pain and function. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 30 patients (53 hands) with symptomatic basal joint arthritis of the thumb between April 2019 and Ma...

Purpose: Failed carpal tunnel surgery poses a challenge for the attending surgeon(s). Numerous revision techniques have been reported in the literature, with evidence of long-term improvement. However, studies exploring how early could symptomatic improvement be detected are scarce. The objective of this study was to identify the speed of symptom(s...

Background : This study aimed to evaluate and describe the rate, reasons, and detailed procedures of reoperations for pre-axial polydactyly of the hand at our institute conducted within 12 years. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed the medical records and radiographs of 268 patients (292 digits) with pre-axial polydactyly of the hand, who were t...

Medial epicondylitis, commonly referred to as golfer's elbow, is a condition primarily caused by the degeneration of the common flexor tendons' origin. The clinical presentation is mainly characterized by persistent elbow pain. Treatment options range from nonoperative measures to operative interventions. Surgical options become a consideration whe...

Background Hand surgery has become a well-established medical specialty in recent years, with many highly trained hand surgeons practicing in various cities throughout Saudi Arabia. It is crucial to assess the public's knowledge and awareness regarding hand surgery specialists and to identify the existence of bias in the public's perception of plas...

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of plantar fasciitis (PF) among the population of Al Jouf region in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design and used data from a sample of 665 people living in the Al Jouf region of Saudi Arabia. After guaranteeing their confidentiality, the participa...

Introduction Smartphones have integrated seamlessly into our daily lives in various aspects. When a smartphone is used frequently for communication or internet access, it becomes addictive, which increases the risk of musculoskeletal problems in the hand, wrist, and thumb. Aim This research aimed to examine if there is a connection between excessiv...

Background: Knee stability is provided by multiple structures serving as primary and secondary stabilizers. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the knee joint's primary stabilizer with the highest incidence of injury reported in athletes. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge and awareness of ACL injury among adults in the Eastern provinc...

Background and objective Work-related musculoskeletal diseases (WMSDs) are one of the most common occupational health concerns among teachers. They refer to a variety of degenerative and inflammatory disorders that can be triggered by the work environment of the people affected. Teachers’ health is substantially significant as it impacts their prod...

Background The influence of patient expectations on patient-rated outcomes (PRO) after elective orthopedic procedures has been addressed in previous studies. However, the influence of pre-treatment expectations on post-treatment PRO was rarely examined in patients with extremity fractures. Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine if pre-...

Two cases of neglected non-union of proximal phalanx of thumb are discussed in this article. A 16-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy. Both of them sustained the fracture by a slamming door and were both seen in clinic after non-union has developed. They were managed with open reduction and K-wires fixation with bone grafting. Both patients were fo...

Background and Objective: Fractures and dislocations are a significant public health and economic burden for any country, but current knowledge on the basic epidemiology of fractures in Saudi Arabia is very limited. This retrospective analysis was performed to determine the patterns of incidence of traumatic fractures and dislocations in the urban...

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