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Ethical Dilemmas in Resource-Limited Settings: Prioritizing Orthopedic Surgeries in Yemen? 32ed7

Yasin Rahmah
Jul 24, 2025
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Yasin Rahmah
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Jul 24, 2025 4:25 PM
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Colleagues, I have a challenging case: a 45-year-old male with a distal tibia shaft fracture that has developed a persistent non-union 9 months post-intramedullary nailing. He has significant pain and limited weight-bearing. What are your preferred management strategies for such complex non-unions, especially considering the local challenges in Sana'a? Would you consider revision nailing, plate fixation, or a biological augmentation technique? Any advice on the diagnostic workup to identify underlying causes would also be appreciated.
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Samir Al-Shamsi
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Jul 24, 2025 4:25 PM
I favor the posterior approach for THA due to its excellent exposure and versatility in managing various deformities, which we often see in Yemen. While the dislocation rate can be a concern, meticulous capsular repair significantly mitigates this risk. Patient positioning is also simpler for our OR teams.

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