{"title":"SPINAL CANAL SIZE IMPROVEMENT AFTER XLIF FOR LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS.","authors":"V Nguyen, T Hoang","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To evaluate imaging outcomes of XLIF surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. There were 33 patients with 36 segments of surgery diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis that were surgically treated with the XLIF method. Clinical outcomes measured included VAS scores for lower back pain and leg pain, ODI, and JOA scores. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine after surgery was used to evaluate indirect decompression. Differences were determined by independent T-test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 33 patients with 36 segments of surgery. They were 14 males and 19 females with an average age of 59.2±8.01. There was significant improvement in VAS for lower back pain from 7.21±1,73 to 3.15±1.70, VAS for leg pain from 6.88±2.07 to 1.18±1.76, ODI from 27.45±8.48 to 14.48±9.05, and JOA score from 7.24±2.94 to 13.91±1.94. A-P diameter increased 124% and 131%, lateral diameter increased 118% and 129%, lateral recess depth increased 168% and 181%, disc height increased 125% and 129%, foraminal height increased 118% and 117%, spinal canal area increased 125% and 141% after surgery and the last examination (respectively), segmental lordosis increased from 3.29±4.48° to 8.17±3.27°, lumbar lordosis increased from 26.69±14.66° to 34.41±12.45°. The average hospital stay was 5,88±2,9 days.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>XLIF surgery presents a favorable option for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Spinal canal area improved clearly after surgery in MRI.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"12-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Ibrayeva, B Turdaliyeva, G Aimbetova, D Menlayakova, D Gizat, A Shamsutdinova, I Fakhradiyev
{"title":"POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND VICTIMS OF DISASTERS IN KAZAKHSTAN: PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS, AND REHABILITATION NEEDS.","authors":"A Ibrayeva, B Turdaliyeva, G Aimbetova, D Menlayakova, D Gizat, A Shamsutdinova, I Fakhradiyev","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Natural and man-made emergencies have a significant long-term medical and psychological impact on both victims and emergency response personnel. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common mental health consequences in these groups. However, comprehensive assessments of rehabilitation needs in Kazakhstan remain limited.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the need for medical and psychological rehabilitation and to identify the main risk factors for PTSD among emergency response personnel and victims of emergencies.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kazakhstan between 2021 and 2023 with prospectively planned data collection through structured interviews and surveys, involving 872 participants: 551 emergency service workers and 321 victims. The assessment included structured questionnaires (demographic, professional, and medical data), a Structured Clinical Interview (SCID), and the Mississippi PTSD Scale. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multivariate logistic regression, and ROC analysis of diagnostic accuracy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PTSD symptoms were identified in 17.3% of emergency response personnel and 33.1% of victims. Independent risk factors for PTSD included belonging to the victim group (OR=1.72; 95% CI: 1.3-2.4; p<0.001), age (OR=1.05 per year; p=0.003), and length of service in emergencies (OR=1.03 per year; p=0.048). A moderate positive correlation was found between age and severity of PTSD symptoms (r=0.42; p<0.001). The Mississippi PTSD Scale demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy (AUC=0.82; 95% CI: 0.77-0.87) at an optimal cut-off score of 78.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both victims and emergency response personnel show a significant need for medical and psychological rehabilitation. Early diagnosis and targeted rehabilitation programs are essential to reduce long-term psychological consequences in high-risk groups. The Mississippi PTSD Scale can be used as an effective screening tool in post-disaster rehabilitation practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"193-197"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Veseli, D Alidema, K Veseli, E Breznica, E Veseli, D Behluli, A Veseli, A Hoti
{"title":"THE IMPACT OF SYSTEMIC DRUGS ON THE ORAL AND GUT MICROBIOME: A NARRATIVE REVIEW.","authors":"A Veseli, D Alidema, K Veseli, E Breznica, E Veseli, D Behluli, A Veseli, A Hoti","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This narrative review examines the impact of systemic drugs, including antibiotics and non-antibiotic medications, on the oral and gut microbiomes, highlighting mechanisms of microbial alteration and clinical implications.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies published from 2014 to 2025. Keywords included \"systemic drugs,\" \"oral microbiome,\" \"gut microbiome,\" and \"dysbiosis.\" Eligible studies involved human or translational animal models addressing drug effects on microbiota. Data were synthesized to identify patterns of microbiome changes and related health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Antibiotics induce significant dysbiosis in oral and gut microbiomes, reducing microbial diversity and promoting pathogen overgrowth, which worsens diseases like periodontitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Non-antibiotic drugs such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), metformin, psychotropics, and steroids also alter microbiome composition. PPIs reduce gastric acidity, enabling oral bacteria to colonize the gut, increasing infection risk. Metformin fosters beneficial microbial shifts linked to improved metabolism. Psychotropics and steroids modify specific taxa associated with gastrointestinal and metabolic effects. The oral-gut microbiome axis facilitates microbial translocation, contributing to systemic inflammation and disease progression. Additionally, gut microbiota influence drug metabolism and bioavailability, adding complexity to drug-microbiome interactions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Systemic medications broadly affect oral and gut microbiomes, impacting disease progression and therapeutic outcomes. Recognizing these interactions is vital for optimizing treatment and developing microbiome-friendly strategies. Future research should integrate microbiome insights into personalized medicine to reduce adverse effects and improve efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"179-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D Zhumatayev, A Baimakhanov, A Raimkhanov, D Toksanbayev, A Smagulov, G Barauskas, N Omarov
{"title":"ONE-STEP TACTICS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS IN COMBINATION WITH CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS.","authors":"D Zhumatayev, A Baimakhanov, A Raimkhanov, D Toksanbayev, A Smagulov, G Barauskas, N Omarov","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Concrements of the common bile duct (choledocholithiasis) occur from 8% to 20% in patients with acute cholecystitis. This pathology requires simultaneous correction of the pathology of the gallbladder and the common bile duct.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed the case histories of 135 patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic papillosphincterotomy, choledocholithoextraction followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy+CHEST+LCE) for acute cholecystitis in combination with choledocholithiasis in the period from January 2016 to March 2021. Patients who underwent simultaneous treatment (ERCP+EPST+CLE+LCE under one anesthesia) were assigned to the OS group (n=63), patients who underwent two-stage treatment (ERCP+EPST+CLE and LCE on the 3-4th day during one hospitalization) were assigned to the TS group (n=72). All endoscopic procedures in both groups were performed by the same endoscopist using the same technique.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>There were significant differences between the groups in terms of the duration of anesthesia, the dynamics of the decrease in the blood serum of the total bilirubin and the leukocytes range at the postoperative period, the frequency of postoperative complications and the duration of the average hospitalization in favor of one-stage treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>One-time treatment tactic is safe and optimal for the treatment of acute cholecystitis combined with choledocholithiasis, characterized by a short hospital stay, a low rate of episodes of acute cholecystitis and recholedocholithiasis, which often occur with two-stage (TS) treatment tactics.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"105-111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COMPARISON OF AGE-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS OF CEPHALOMETRIC INDICATORS: BIORBITAL BREADTH (EC-EC) AND INTERORBITAL BREADTH (D-D) IN ARTIFICIALLY DEFORMED AND NORMAL SKULLS.","authors":"A Abdullayev","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to compare the age-related characteristics of two craniofacial measurements-biorbital breadth (ec-ec) and interorbital breadth (d-d)-between artificially deformed and normal skulls.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 254 skulls (200 without artificial deformation and 54 with deformation) from the craniological collection of Azerbaijan Medical University were analyzed. Skulls were categorized by sex and age groups, following a classification system adopted from the 1965 VII All-Union Conference. Cephalometric measurements were taken using electronic and sliding calipers. Statistical analysis included mean values, standard deviation, and 95% confidence intervals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Across all age groups, skulls with artificial deformation generally exhibited greater mean biorbital and interorbital breadths compared to non-deformed skulls. For example, in the second adulthood group, the average biorbital breadth was 97.2 mm in deformed skulls versus 91.8 mm in non-deformed skulls. Similarly, interorbital breadth was consistently wider in deformed skulls across age subgroups. These findings suggest a measurable impact of artificial cranial deformation on orbital dimensions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Artificial cranial deformation significantly influences cephalometric parameters of the orbital region. Both biorbital and interorbital breadths were consistently larger in deformed skulls across all age groups. These differences are important for anthropological research, forensic identification, and clinical applications, highlighting the need to consider cranial deformation when interpreting craniofacial measurements in diverse populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"31-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N Yurevych, P Pokotylo, M Podoliuk, R Seleznova, O Voinytska, V Vdovichenko, R Sukhonosov, V Alekseeva
{"title":"ANATOMICAL VARIABILITY OF THE ETHMOID AND SPHENOID SINUSES.","authors":"N Yurevych, P Pokotylo, M Podoliuk, R Seleznova, O Voinytska, V Vdovichenko, R Sukhonosov, V Alekseeva","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses exhibit marked anatomical variability that can impact surgical approaches and predispose individuals to complications during sinus and skull base procedures.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To characterize the morphometric patterns and anatomical variants of the ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses based on high-resolution CT data and to analyze their surgical and clinical significance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 400 CT scans were analyzed. Sinuses were classified by pneumatization type, dimensions, and presence of anatomical variants. 3D reconstructions were performed to assess spatial orientation and proximity to neurovascular structures.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ethmoid sinus complexity was classified into three distinct types, with higher complexity correlating with narrower surgical corridors and increased risk of incomplete ethmoidectomy. Sphenoid pneumatization showed significant variability, including presellar, sellar, and postsellar types. Onodi cells were identified in 13% of cases, closely related to the optic canal. Septated sphenoids were present in 21%, often traversing the internal carotid artery canal.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Detailed anatomical understanding of posterior sinus morphology and variation is essential for safe and effective sinus and skull base surgery. This study provides a morphometric atlas to support individualized surgical planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"54-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"THE IMPACT OF HYALURONIC ACID ON GINGIVITIS AND PERIODONTAL HEALTH.","authors":"A Al-Nuaimy, F Al-Mashhadane","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gingivitis is a reversible inflammatory condition of the gingival tissues, primarily initiated by microbial plaque accumulation. The present study aimed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of 1% hyaluronic acid (HA) gel as an adjuvant remedy to standard scaling and polishing procedures (SPP) in the management of gingivitis. Twenty systemically healthy adults diagnosed with gingivitis were randomly assigned into two parallel groups (n = 10 each). The test group received full-mouth SPP in combination with twice-daily topical application of 1% HA gel, while the control group underwent SPP alone. Clinical parameters, including the Gingival Index (GI), and biochemical markers, namely C-reactive protein (CRP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), were evaluated at baseline and post-intervention. The adjunctive HA therapy group revealed significant improvements in all measured outcomes, with reductions in CRP levels (from 6.68 to 2.78 mg/L), LDH activity (from 177.1 to 88.0 U/L), and GI scores (from 1.7 to 0.2). These results suggest that adjunctive use of 1% HA gel may be effective, non-invasive therapeutic strategy for enhancing the clinical and biochemical resolution of gingival inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"84-88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"THE IMPACT OF DISEASE-MODIFYING MEDICATIONS ON THE LIPID PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE.","authors":"N Mohammad, O Darweesh, M Merkhan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ischemic heart diseases (IHD) refer to narrowing of coronary artery resulting in partial or complete stenosis making patients susceptible to myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke challenging the healthcare provider due to high risk of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was directed to identify the role various disease-modifying medications (DMMs) in the treatment of IHD-associated risk factors, including statins, sodium-glucose transporter (SGLT2) inhibitors, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 500 patients recruited from multicentre were enrolled in this randomized controlled clinical trial. The patients were subdivided into 4-treatment groups, including statin group, SGLT-2 inhibitors group, PCSK9 inhibitors group, or combination therapy group. The serum lipid parameters were measured initially and after 12 months post-therapy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The treatment groups have demonstrated reduction of lipid parameters at the end of the 12-months of study period. The combination therapy has provided the greatest reduction (-74±10 mg/dL, p<0.05). Age and gender has slightly modulated the response to these medications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The combination of DMMs carry may be a valuable tool for managing the lipid parameters reducing risk factors that prone IHD-patients to stroke and MI, suggesting additional therapeutic role for cardiovascular disease managements.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"175-178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P Rashiti, B Shabani, J Shatri, L Berisha, A Kafexholli, D Musliu
{"title":"TYPE A INTERCONDYLAR FOSSA CONFIGURATION SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES ACL RUPTURE RISK: A MORPHOMETRIC MRI STUDY.","authors":"P Rashiti, B Shabani, J Shatri, L Berisha, A Kafexholli, D Musliu","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a prevalent and debilitating injury, particularly among active individuals. Morphological characteristics of the femoral intercondylar fossa have been hypothesized to influence susceptibility to ACL injury, with specific shapes such as the Type A (narrow, steep-sided) notch potentially predisposing the ligament to mechanical impingement and rupture.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the association between intercondylar fossa morphology and the presence of ACL rupture using MRI-based morphometric assessment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cross-sectional study included 80 participants (40 with confirmed ACL rupture and 40 controls with intact ACL) who underwent knee MRI at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. Intercondylar fossa shape was classified into three types-A, U, and W-based on standardized coronal and axial MRI views analyzed using Mimics software. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS, including chi-square testing, logistic regression, and ROC curve analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Type A fossa morphology was significantly more prevalent among ACL-ruptured patients (p<.001). Binary logistic regression revealed that individuals with a Type A fossa had an 8.76-fold increased risk of ACL rupture (OR=8.76; p<.001). ROC curve analysis demonstrated acceptable discriminative ability (AUC=0.738), with 82.5% sensitivity and 65% specificity for predicting ACL rupture based on fossa shape.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The morphology of the intercondylar fossa, particularly Type A configuration, is significantly associated with increased ACL rupture risk. These findings underscore the potential utility of morphological MRI assessments in screening high-risk individuals and guiding preventative strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"59-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Goyal, V Mittal, K Dinkar, M Gupta, A Agarwal, H Singh
{"title":"FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT: PREVALENCE OF RADIOGRAPHIC MORPHOLOGY IN INDIAN POPULATION, ETIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT.","authors":"A Goyal, V Mittal, K Dinkar, M Gupta, A Agarwal, H Singh","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is an often-unnoticed cause of hip and groin pain in adolescents and adults. If untreated, it is a precursor of early primary hip osteoarthritis. The prevalence of FAI in Indian population is under-documented. Current study aims to determine the prevalence of radiographic morphology of FAI in random individuals undergoing pelvic radiography at the tertiary healthcare referral hospital and analyze the associated groin pain, etiological factors and clinical management.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This observational cross-sectional study included 550 patients, 18 to 50 years of age. Pelvic radiographs were prospectively analyzed for FAI signs. Groin pain was assessed with Non-Arthritic Hip Score (NAHS). Hips were classified based on the number of present radiological abnormalities and symptomatic groin pain. Patients with clinical symptoms were investigated by computed tomography (CT) scans and conservatively managed. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used for etiological risk factor analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Radiographic morphology of FAI was prevalent in total 453 individuals (82%) and 803 hips (73%). Out of these, 350 individuals (77%) had bilateral and 103 (23%) had unilateral findings. Mean age of study population with mixed urban rural ethnicity was 32.3+17.8 years. Male to female ratio was 2:1. Lateral center-edge angle was the most common finding (32.6%), and crossover sign was the least (6%). Pincer morphology was predominant finding (36.2%), followed by mixed (22.8%) and cam (13.5%). Among these, only 110 hips (10%) clinically experienced pain (with mean NAHS score of 87.4) of which 69 hips presented multiple radiological morphologies of FAI that significantly corelated with CT scan findings. Significant associations of result (p-value <0.05) were revealed with demographic parameters, baseline characteristics and multiple etiological factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Radiographic morphology of FAI is prevalent in 82% of studied Indian population and 73% of total hips. These findings were accurately validated on CT scans in symptomatic 10% patients. Causal etiological association found out can successfully guide future self-preventive measures required to prevent development of this musculoskeletal disease in young adults. Long-term conservative management shows encouraging results with possible pain free survival.</p>","PeriodicalId":12610,"journal":{"name":"Georgian medical news","volume":" 363","pages":"65-75"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144950503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}