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Jalal T Alakhras1, Tarif M Alakhras2
1Reconstructive Orthopedic Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, KSA.
Objective:
We conducted this study to examine the prevalence of pain in patients with orthopedic implants, placed to stabilize a fracture or for arthroplasty, when exposed to cold weather in the Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
We asked 100 patients with orthopedic implants to complete a pretested questionnaire. These patients visited the Orthopedic Clinic at King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia, for follow-up.
Results:
Of 100 patients, 49 (49%) experienced pain from implants related to cold temperatures (8 °C-10 °C) during winter. The remaining 51 patients (51%) did not experience pain due to cold weather.
Conclusion:
The current study showed a statistically significant relationship between cold weather and pain in patients with implanted orthopedic hardware.
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