Alireza Mirzaei

Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences

[ 1 ] - The Role of Spinopelvic Parameters in Clinical Outcomes of Spinal Osteotomies in Patients with Sagittal Imbalance

Background: Sagittal imbalance is known as the main radiographic driver of disability in adult spinal deformity (ASD).In this study, the association of radiological spinopelvic parameters and clinical outcomes was evaluated following thecorrective surgery of sagittal imbalance, in order to explore the predictive ability of each parameter.Methods: A total of 23 patients, who underwent corrective...

[ 2 ] - Giant Cell Tumor of the Sacrum: Series of 19 Patients and Review of the Literature

There are still some debates regarding the best treatment of Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) of the sacrum. Since GCT of this location is rare, therapeutic strategies are mainly based on the treatment of GCT in other anatomic locations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the oncologic and clinical results of surgical management of sacral GCT with and without local adjuvant therapy. Medical reco...

[ 3 ] - Long-term Results of Osteoarticular Allograft Reconstruction in Children with Distal Femoral Bone Tumors

Background: There is no consensus regarding the best method of reconstruction in pediatric population following thewide resection of malignant bone tumors. More exploration of the complications of osteoarticular reconstruction leads toless existing controversy of this type of reconstruction, which is the main point of this article.Methods: Long-term outcomes and complications of osteoarticular ...

[ 4 ] - The Effect of Dynamic Hyperextension Brace on Osteoporosis and Hyperkyphosis Reduction in Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Women

Background: Osteoporosis and hyperkyphosis could impose a considerable financial and therapeutic burden on the affected society. Thus, new strategies to prevent or manage such complications are of significant importance. Here we evaluate the effect of ‘Dynamic Hyperextension Brace’ (DHB) on bone density, and hyperkyphosis correction. Methods:Sixty postmenopausal women were randomly assigned to ...

[ 5 ] - بررسی تأثیر کنفرانس‌های معرفی بیماران ترخیص شده بر مهارت خلاصه پرونده نویسی دستیاران داخلی در بخش روماتولوژی بیمارستان فیروزگر از تیر ماه 92 الی دی ماه 93

Background: Studies indicate that using interventions including education may improve medical record documentation and decrease incomplete files. Since, having perfect summaries especially in Rheumatology disease is helpful in treatment process, the researchers aimed to examine the effect of patient post discharge conference on recording summaries skills. Methods: This interventional quasi e...

[ 6 ] - Effects of vitamin D optimization on quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial

Background: Numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate the frequency of hypovitaminosis D in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and its association with FMS symptoms. This study aimed at assessing the effect of hypovitaminosis D on the symptoms and quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia. Methods: A total of 74 FMS patients with hypovitaminosis D were randomly assigned into ...

[ 7 ] - Recurrence rate of radial deviation following the centralization surgery of radial club hand

Background: Congenital radial club hand (RCH), as a rare congenital deformity of the upper extremity, is characterized by a wide spectrum of malformations including radial deviation. Centralization surgery is the standard treatment for severe cases that have been associated with a high rate of recurrence. This study reports the long-term results and recurrence rate of radial deviation following...

[ 8 ] - Differentiation of Cocaine-Induced Midline Destructive Lesions from ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

Introduction: Cocaine-induced midline destructive lesions (CIMDL) are complications of regular nasal cocaine inhalation. CIMDL can mimic systemic diseases with positive anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA), such as granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA).   Case Report: In this article, we describe the case of a young woman who presented with nasal perforation induced by cocaine, al...

[ 9 ] - The Epidemiologic Characteristics, Clinical Behavior and Outcome of the Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: a Retrospective Single-Center Study

Abstract Objects:Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) isa locally aggressive lesion with unpredictable behavior. Here, we aim to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics, clinical and functional outcome of GCTB in a relatively large series of patients. Methods:Patients with the diagnosis of GCTB were included in this retrospective study.Surgical options included extended curettage wh...

[ 10 ] - Risk of infection in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis taking denosumab and bDMARDS

Background: There is no clear consensus regarding the potential of denosumab for increasing the risk of infection in patients who concurrently receive biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs). In this study, we compared the rate of infection in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis who received concurrent bDMARDs and denosumab with those who received bDMARDs alone.   ...