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Bassam A. Masri, MD, FRCSC
Dr Maziar Badii Dr Bassam Masri In the first part of this two-part theme issue on the important medical problem of osteoarthritis, as exemplified by osteoarthritis of the... Read More
Total knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pain secondary to osteoarthritis of the knee. It is considered in patients who have chronic pain that is severe enough to hinder daily functioning and... Read More
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that results from progressive loss of articular cartilage, usually in the setting of chronic wear and tear or many years after trauma that has caused articular... Read More
Dr Maziar Badii Dr Bassam Masri Osteoarthritis is a prevalent and debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide.... Read More
Dr Bas Masri Joint replacement technology has made tremendous advances since the first efforts to replace arthritic hips in the 1800s. The use of new surgical techniques and types of implants has allowed surgeons... Read More
Dr Bas Masri Arthritic conditions have plagued humanity since the beginning of time. It was not long ago that becoming unable to walk or needing to rely on walking aids was... Read More
In the first part of this two-part theme issue, we discussed the etiology, diagnosis, and nonoperative treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). While the majority of patients, particularly those with small joint OA,... Read More
Major joint arthroplasty is undoubtedly one of the surgical success stories of modern times. The number of primary knee arthroplasties performed annually increased exponentially over the last half of the 20th century... Read More
Guest editorial: Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, Part 1: Pathogenesis and nonsurgical management
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic disease affecting British Columbians. Family physicians manage patients with osteoarthritis on a daily basis using strategies that range from reassurance to surgical... Read More
A soft tissue mass is a relatively common presenting complaint in the family physician’s office. The vast majority of these lesions are benign, but very occasionally a mass will represent a soft tissue sarcoma.... Read More