Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFS) also known as giant cell fibrosarcoma is a rare malignant skin tumor, known for being locally aggressive but exceptionally metastatic. Tumor excision must include a wide lateral margin of 5cm to minimize recurrences. Reconstruction of the def...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy in adults, usually caused by thickening of the flexor retinaculum. Occasionally, compression of the median nerve at the wrist may be caused by the presence of an intracanalar tumor or anatomic variations. We report i...
Introduction: We report a series of dorsal adipofascial pedunculated cutaneous flaps of fingers used in retrograde or anterograde flow. Materials and Methods : This is a retrospective study realized into the plastic surgery department of the Nabeul University Hospital. Ten flaps...
Mohamed Seddik Eddine Akremi, Mehdi Bellil, Souha Bennour, Senda Bellila, Walid Balti & Mohamed Ben Salah·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2022
Introduction: Vertebral metastases are clinically manifested by severe pain, pathologic fracture, life threatening hypercalcemia, spinal cord compression and impaired quality of life. Therapeutical strategy depends on several factors such as: life expectancy, general condition of...
Mohamed Seddik Eddine Akremi, Mehdi Bellil, Majdi Ben Hnia, Senda Bellila, Walid Balti & Mohamed Ben Salah·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2022
Introduction: Percutaneous screw fixation techniques for pelvic fractures are mainly described in the management of posterior arch fractures. More recently, improved imaging technology and means for closed reduction have meant that percutaneous techniques have gained popularity i...
Mohamed Seddik Eddine Akremi, Mehdi Bellil, Chedi Saadi, Cherif Kammoun, Senda Bellila & Mohamed Ben Salah·Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research·2022
Percutaneous spinal pedicle screw fixation is a mini invasive technique initially described by Magerl in 1977 [1] using guide wires. The original technique is decribed with use of k-wires which is frequently associated with breakage or recoil during tapping which can extend opera...
Aims: Chondrosarcomas constitute a rarity in the upper limbs, and their occurrence in the distal radius is even rarer. Early diagnosis through incisional biopsy is essential. Surgical resection with margin control and fibular grafting can be effective. Presentation of Case: We re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajorr/2025/v8i2234