Clinical and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Outcomes of Microfracture Plus Chitosan/Blood Implant vs Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes of arthroscopic microfracture (MF) plus chitosan-glycerol phosphate/blood implant and MF alone for the treatment of the osteochondral lesions of the talus (OCLTs).

Methods: Patients who underwent either MF plus chitosan (group 1, n = 32) or MF alone (group 2, n = 31) between 2015 and 2019 in 2 separate time periods were retrospectively analyzed. Visual analog scale (VAS) score and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score were used for clinical evaluation.

Does radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy impair hearing function in patients with plantar fasciitis?

Background: Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (r-ESWT) is commonly used for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. Previously in the urology literature, some studies reported hearing impairment after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. However, there is no study that evaluates the possible side effects of r-ESWT on the hearing function of patients.

Clinical outcomes of iatrogenic complex clubfoot treated with modified Ponseti method.

Introduction: There are not enough studies demonstrating the results of the modified Ponseti method on iatrogenic complex clubfoot that occurs due to errors during the application of the method for treating idiopathic clubfoot. The present study aimed to present the treatment results of the modified method reported by Ponseti for treating feet that became complex solely due to errors during casting.

Methods: Patients with the confirmed diagnosis of iatrogenic complex clubfoot were according to initial physicians' report and photographs were included in this retrospective case series study.

Arthroscopic Treatment of Acute Septic Arthritis of the Hip Joint in Pediatric Patients Aged 10 Years or Younger.

Purpose: To present the results of arthroscopic treatment of acute septic arthritis of the hip joint in children aged 10 years or younger.

Methods: Patients with a minimum follow-up period of 2 years who underwent arthroscopic treatment (anterolateral and medial subadductor 2-portal approach) of acute septic arthritis of the hip joint between January 2014 and January 2017 were included in this retrospective case-series study. The exclusion criteria included fungal infection, late presentation (≥5 days after the onset of the symptoms), presence of concomitant osteomyelitis, osseous pathologic conditions on radiography suggesting osteomyelitis, immunocompromised condition, history of surgery or infection surgery from the affected extremity, immobility owing to neuromuscular pathologic conditions, and identification of inflammatory or reactive arthritis during follow-up.

Evaluation of the Association Between Plantar Fasciitis and Hallux Valgus.

Background: The windlass mechanism, first described by John Hicks in 1954, defines the anatomical and biomechanical relationship between the hallux and the plantar fascia. Hallux valgus (HV) and plantar fasciitis are the most common foot disorders, and, to date, no study has evaluated the relationship between these disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of and factors associated with plantar fasciitis in patients with HV deformity.

Mid-term survivals of cemented calcar-replacement bipolar hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients.

Background: The literature has limited evidence regarding the mid-term survivals of cemented calcar-replacement bipolar hemiarthroplasty (HA) in elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric (IT) fracture. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of cemented calcar-replacement bipolar HA for unstable IT fractures in elderly patients.

Methods: One hundred and twenty-two patients with the mean age of 80.

Effects of postoperative osteoporosis treatment on subsequent fracture and the 5-year survival rates after hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture.

Unlabelled: According to the literature, only 20-30% of patients are screened for osteoporosis after a hip fracture. Osteoporosis treatment may have a potential protective effect on the 5-year mortality rate. Our results demonstrated that 5-year survival is higher in patients who received osteoporosis treatment after hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture compared with those who did not.

Comparative evaluation of postoperative health status and functional outcome in patients treated with either proximal femoral nail or hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fracture.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare functional recovery and change in morbidity status from the preoperative levels among patients who underwent two different surgical treatments for unstable intertrochanteric fracture.

Methods: This retrospective comparative study enrolled 140 patients (aged >80 years) who were referred to two hospitals. Of these, 64 were treated using proximal femoral nail (PFN) and 76 were treated using hemiarthroplasty (HA).

Validity of the alpha angle measurements on plain radiographs in the evaluation of cam-type femoroacetabular impingement in patients with slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to investigate the correlation of two different alpha angle (a-angle) measurements ("anatomical method and "three-point method") with the anterior offset ratio (AOR), femoral head ratio (FHR), and lateral femoral head ratio (LFHR) in patients with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE).

Materials And Methods: We included 39 hips of 26 patients. The a-angles were measured on the frog-leg lateral view (Lat) and anteroposterior (Ap) view, FHR was measured on the Ap view, and LFHR and AOR were measured on the Lat view.

Audiometric threshold shifts after total knee arthroplasty by using gentamicin-loaded bone cement.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate postoperative audiometric threshold shifts in patients who underwent primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using gentamicin-loaded bone cement (GLBC) in comparison with the ones who underwent TKA without GLBC.

Materials And Methods: Forty patients (gentamicin group) who underwent primary TKA using GLBC and 29 patients (control group) who underwent primary TKA using standard bone cement were included in this prospective case-control study. Baseline pure-tone audiometric evaluation was performed preoperatively and repeated at the postoperative third day for all patients.

Predictors of allocation to surgery in patients older than 50 years with partial-thickness rotator cuff tear.

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive factors for allocation to surgery in patients older than 50 years with symptomatic chronic partial-thickness rotator cuff tear (PTRCT).

Methods: Patients older than 50 years with a confirmed diagnosis of unilateral isolated PTRCT were included in this retrospective study. In the minimum follow-up of 2 years, eventual allocation to surgical or nonsurgical treatment was determined individually.

The incidence of biphalangeal fifth toe: Comparison of normal population and patients with foot deformity.

Background: Pedal biphalangism, which was also defined as symphalangism, is seen at a frequency that cannot be ignored; however, no study can be found in the literature evaluating biphalangism in normal population in comparison to those who have foot disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of the pedal fifth toe symphalangism in normal population and in patients with foot deformity including hallux valgus, pes planus, pes cavus, and pes equinovarus. We hypothesized that pedal fifth toe symphalangism may be a predisposing factor or an accompanying structural variation for foot deformity.

Single-dose intra-articular corticosteroid injection prior to platelet-rich plasma injection resulted in better clinical outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot study.

Background: The synergistic and protective effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) added to methlyprednisolone (MP) has been demonstrated via in-vitro studies. However, there is no report in the literature about this issue.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes of intra-articular (IA) MP injection prior to PRP injection in comparison with single-dose MP and PRP injections alone in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Posterior-Only Approach with Pedicle Screws for the Correction of Scheuermann's Kyphosis.

Study Design: Retrospective study (level of evidence: level 3).

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of the posterior-only approach with pedicle screws for the treatment of Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK).

Overview Of Literature: The correction of SK with instrumentation can be performed using posterior-only or combined anterior-posterior procedures.

What Are the Determinants of Mortality After Cemented Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures in Elderly Patients?

Background: Primary hemiarthroplasty is proposed for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients with the advantages of early mobilization, acceptable functional results, and lower failure rates. The 1-year mortality rates demonstrated high variance in the literature, whereas, the factors related to 1-year mortality were not widely investigated. The main purpose of the present study was to determine predictive factors related to 1-year mortality after primary cemented calcar-replacement bipolar hemiarthroplasty performed for unstable intertrochanteric fracture.