Is Carpal Tunnel Release Necessary in High-Energy Distal Fractures of the Radius?

Purpose This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent volar plate osteosynthesis for high-energy distal radius fracture (DRFx) and carpal tunnel release (CTR) for acute or subacute carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) with patients who did not undergo CTR. Methods This study is a retrospective evaluation of all high-energy DRFx treated with volar plate osteosynthesis in a regional hospital between January 2021 and January 2023. All adult patients (≥18 years) who underwent open reduction and internal fixation were included in the study after obtaining approval from the internal review board of our institution.

Examining Postoperative Posterior Cruciate Ligament Index: A Structural Paradigm in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstructions With Hamstring Tendon Autograft.

Background: The current study aimed to compare the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) index values of patients who underwent hamstring tendon (HT) autograft reconstruction due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The comparison involved assessing these values in a similar cohort and evaluating the association between the alteration in the PCL index and functional results.

Methods: Patients who were clinically diagnosed with a complete, unilateral ACL tear and underwent ACL reconstruction (ACLR) using HT autograft between January 2018 and January 2021 constituted the operated group (Group 1) of the study.

Does Immobilization of Distal Radius Torus Fractures Affect Treatment Outcome?

Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the clinical results of splint, short arm circular plaster, and soft bandage immobilization methods applied in the treatment of wrist torus fractures in a single center.

Methods: Patients treated for torus fractures at a tertiary trauma hospital between January 2018 and January 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. According to the physician's preference, a splint, short arm circular plaster, or soft bandage was applied to each patient.

Carpal tunnel decompression: a comparison of elderly and younger patients' sleep quality.

The current study was conducted to evaluate sleep disturbances by age group in patients who underwent carpal tunnel decompression (CTD). Individuals who applied to the orthopedic outpatient clinic and had CTD between 2018 and 2022 had their medical records reviewed. Pre-operative data included patient demographics and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Post-Operative Modified All-Inside ACL Reconstruction Technique's Clinical Outcomes and Isokinetic Strength Assessments.

Background And Objective: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are very common among the athletic population. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) performed because of these injuries is one of the procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons using different grafting methods. This study aims to compare the data related to post-operative 6-month isokinetic strength values, strength-related asymmetry rates, time parameters, and joint angle in athletes who underwent ACLR with the Modified All-inside (4ST) technique, on both the healthy knee (HK) and the ACLR-applied sides.

Evaluation of Psoas Muscle Atrophy and the Degree of Fat Infiltration After Unilateral Hip Arthroplasty.

Objective: Atrophy of the muscles around the hip and thigh has been reported in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA). Total hip arthroplasty (THA) reduces pain and improves quality of life and activity levels. Muscle strength of the hip and thigh also improves after THA.

Patellar Tendon Reconstruction Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft Following Revision Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report.

Patellar tendon rupture is a rare but serious complication resulting in loss of knee extension that may develop during and after total knee arthroplasty and negatively affects the patient's quality of life. There are a number of surgical options available, from primary repair to reconstruction. Peroneus longus tendon autograft has begun to be used for knee extensor mechanism repair in recent years.

Seasonal variation in paediatric orthopaedic trauma Patients - A single centre experience from Turkey.

Purpose: It is known that the incidence of paediatric orthopaedic trauma peaks in the summer months as a result of increased and uncontrolled physical activity. The aim of this study was to review the experience of a single centre with paediatric orthopaedic traumas and determine the relationship between the severity and the variations in the incidence of traumas in relation to the seasons and temperatures during the study period.

Materials And Methods: A single institutional review of the historical data of all patients aged 0-16 years who presented for orthopaedic trauma between January 2018 and December 2020 in the emergency department of Level 1 tertiary orthopaedic trauma centre was conducted.

The Effect of Anatomical Reduction on Functional Outcomes in Femoral Neck Fracture: A Novel Modified Garden Index.

Background: Femoral neck fracture is a common cause of morbidity in the younger population with potentially poor prognosis and functional results. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the success of anatomic reduction affects hip functional outcomes by using a new numerical index modified from the Garden index.

Methods: Twenty-six patients who underwent closed reduction and internal fixation by means of three cannulated screws due to femoral neck fracture between 2010 and 2014 were scanned retrospectively and included in the study.

Foot Loading Analysis of Intra-articular Tibia Pilon Fracture.

Background: Although pilon fractures are rare, they are important for orthopedic surgeons because of the difficulty of their treatment and their adverse effects on gait function. The aim of this was study to evaluate the relationship between the reduction quality of the fracture, functional results, ankle arthrosis, and plantar pressure distribution in patients with tibia pilon fractures.

Methods: In this study, a total of 62 patients treated for an intraarticular pilon fracture in our clinic between January of 2015 and January of 2019 were evaluated retrospectively.

Is the magnesium screw as stable as the titanium screw in the fixation of first metatarsal distal chevron osteotomy? .

Distal chevron osteotomy (DCO) is commonly performed in hallux valgus surgery. The fixation of the osteotomy is provided by various implants. The usage of biodegradable implants such as magnesium is gradually increasing due to the advantages they provide.

How did restrictions mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic affect the performance of orthopedic trauma surgery in a Level-1 tertiary trauma hospital?

Background: This present study was designed to evaluate the effect of restrictions on fracture admission to a Level-1 tertiary trauma hospital between COVID-19 pandemic and pre-pandemic restriction time intervals that included groups of younger than <20-years-old, 20-65-years-old, and older than aged >65-years-old.

Methods: Patients who were hospitalized and treated for orthopedic treatment between 10 March and 1 June during the pandemic period were retrospectively analyzed. Control group consisted of patients admitted to the hospital in the same time interval in 2019.

Is Obesity Associated with Higher Complication Rates in Total Hip Arthroplasty for High-Riding Dysplastic Hips?

Objective: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a disabling pathology leading to hip problems, such as painful arthritic hip, unstable hip, etc. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an effective treatment modality for this condition. Obesity has been shown to be associated with increased rates of complications following orthopaedic surgeries (Journal of Arthroplasty 20:46-50).

Comparison of two different screw trajectories in the treatment of oblique scaphoid fractures: A mechanical study on composite bone models.

Objectives: In this mechanical study, we aimed to compare two different screw trajectories in terms of durability against axial loads on oblique scaphoid fractures using composite bone models.

Materials And Methods: Oblique osteotomies were made along the dorsal sulcus of 14 composite scaphoid bone models. Following this, all bone models were randomly classified.

Acute kidney injury after hip fracture surgery in patients over 80 years of age.

Background: The aim of the study is to determine the rate of acute kidney injury (AKI) after hip fracture surgery over the age of 80 and to investigate the factors associated with AKI.

Methods: From January 2015 to January 2020, 589 patients who underwent surgery of hip fractures at our institution were retrospectively reviewed. Serum creatinine (sCr) was analysed daily pre- and postoperatively during the hospital stay.

Kyphosis-Related Information On The Internet Is the Quality, Content and Readability Sufficient for the Patients?

Study Design: A quality-control Internet-based study using recognized quality scoring systems.

Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the quality, content and readability of online information on kyphosis.

Methods: The 3 most frequently used search engines were identified and a search for "Kyphosis" was made in each.

The Surgical Outcomes of Unstable Ankle Fractures in Patients Aged >65 Years.

Aim: To evaluate the surgical outcomes and complications of patients over 65 years of age, with unstable ankle fractures.

Material And Method: The study included 111 patients (73F/38 M) operated on between January 2015 and February 2019 and followed up for a mean of 21.2 months (range, 6-62 months).

Epidemiologic Study of Syrian Refugees Underwent Surgery Due to Fracture in a Tertiary Reference Hospital in Turkey.

Aim This study aims to analyze the spectrum, management, and outcome of Syrian refugees' fracture over four-year period, highlighting challenges in management and follow-up. Methods This was a retrospective review of Syrian refugee patients operated for fractures at our centre from January 2015 to January 2019. The patients were evaluated for age, gender, mechanism of injury, location and type of fracture, presence of accompanying injuries, surgical technique, complications, mortality and morbidity.

Comparison of Cementless Calcar-Replacement Hemiarthroplasty With Proximal Femoral Nail for the Treatment of Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures at Older Age Group.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with cementless calcar-replacement bipolar hemiarthroplasty (CRH) and proximal femoral nail (PFN) in elderly patients.

Methods: All consecutive unstable intertrochanteric fractures treated with cementless CRH or PFN at our institution between January 2015 and January 2019 were reviewed retrospectively. The primary outcome measures were postoperative complications, reoperation rate, and hip function.

Ipsilateral simultaneous inferior shoulder dislocation and posterior elbow dislocation: A case report.

This case report presents a 21-year-old male construction worker with ipsilateral inferior shoulder and posterior elbow dislocations, accompanied with other injuries. Such a combination of injury undoubtedly occurs; however, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case. The prompt closed reductions without waiting for anesthesia were accomplished without the help of an assistant using a novel technique.

Comparison of dynamic hip screw and antirotation screw with cannulated screw in the treatment of transcervical collum femoris fractures.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the results of internal fixation with dynamic hip screw (DHS)/antirotation screw and conventional cannulated screw (CS) for femoral neck fracture.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included a total of 78 patients (57 males, 21 females) with collum femoris fractures treated with internal fixation between January 2015 and January 2019. Group 1 comprised 41 patients with a mean age of 45.