Prof. Manal S. Fawzy
Center for Health Research, Northern Border University 91431, Arar, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY AMONG GENERAL POPULATION IN THE NORTHERN REGION, SAUDI ARABIA
Author(s): Dr. Majed G Alrowaili*, Dr. Bader Majed Aljadaan, Abdulaziz Mohammed Almalki, Omar Mosab Alenazi, Sultan Shayish Alanazi, Rakan Awad Alenzi, Sultan Mohammed Alanazi, Mohammed Abdullah Alanazi and Prof. Manal S. Fawzy
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common yet often under-recognized in the general population, leading to inadequate preventive measures and treatment. This study evaluates awareness and knowledge of ACL injuries among residents in the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 417 participants, utilizing a validated questionnaire to assess demographic characteristics, knowledge of ACL injury severity, risk factors, symptoms, treatment perceptions, and personal experiences with ACL injuries. Results: The mean age of participants was 25.4 ± 7.5 years, with a predominance of males (79.6%). While 64.3% recognized ACL injuries as serious, 80.8% exhibited poor overall knowledge regarding the condition. Concerning the participants'.. Read More»