Can trauma scores predict the length of hospital stay of patients with fractures after earthquake-related blunt injury?

Objective: The number of patients during disastrous conditions was high, and triage is essential. In chaotic circumstances, orthopedic surgeons can also struggle with patient selection, not only for surgical selection but also for the necessity of hospitalization. So, the performance of the Injury Severity Score, New Injury Severity Score, and Trauma and Injury Severity Score was compared in victims who were struck under the wreckage and had fractures due to the Kahramanmaras Earthquake.

Prognostic factors and real-life applicability of prognostic models for patients with bone metastases of carcinoma.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the survival of patients with bone carcinoma metastases and assess the clinical applicability of existing prognostic models.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 247 patients who presented to our hospital between 2011 and 2021 diagnosed with bone carcinoma metastasis. Demographic data, general health status, primary diagnoses, laboratory and radiological findings, pathological fracture status, treatment methods, and survival times of the patients were recorded, and the effects of these variables on survival time were evaluated.

6 February 2023, orthopedic experience in Kahramanmaraş earthquake and surgical decision in patients with crush syndrome.

Background: The decision of fasciotomy or amputation in crush syndrome is controversial and challenging for surgeons. We aimed to share our experiences after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake, to predict the severity of crush syndrome and mortality, and to guide the surgical decision.

Methods: The clinical data of patients during their first week of hospitalization were analyzed retrospectively.

Clinical and radiological outcomes of Salter versus Pemberton osteotomies in the management of developmental dysplasia of the hip: A retrospective comparative study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between Salter and Pemberton pelvic osteotomies and avascular necrosis of femoral head in the management of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

Methods: This retrospective study included 69 hips of 52 patients aged between 12-36 months, diagnosed as DDH who had undergone either Salter or Pemberton pelvic osteotomy with Smith Petersen approach. There were 35 patients in Salter Pelvic Osteotomy and 34 patients in Pemberton Pelvic Osteotomy groups.

The histological effect of tranexamic acid on tendon-to-bone healing histologically in rats.

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of tranexamic acid (TXA) on osteotendinous junction healing in a rat model, both biomechanically and histologically.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-four male Wistar-Albino rats weighing 450 to 600 g were used in this study. The rats were divided into two groups as the experimental (n=16) and control (n=16) groups.

Tuberculous Tenosynovitis of the Wrist: A Report of Two Cases with Special Reference to Magnetic Resonance Findings.

Background: Tuberculous tenosynovitis of the wrist is rare among cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. It is a slow, progressive disease with silent symptoms, leading to a late diagnosis. Also, it can be misdiagnosed as inflammatory arthritis, pyogenic infections, and inflammatory tenosynovitis.

Longitudinal extensibility of the dorsal skin of the hand.

We aimed to assess the longitudinal extensibility of the dorsal skin of the hand. Measurements were done in five hand positions on the dominant hands of 64 volunteers. The positions were full flexion of the wrist and fingers, drop hand, flat hand, hand with opposed thumb and full extension.

Spiked railing penetration that causes injuries in the upper extremities of children.

Background: Children have a curiosity for climbing walls, stairs, and railings and have an increased risk of falling. Here, we report our experience with railings causing injuries by penetrating the upper extremities, and aim to call attention to spiked railing injuries in children.

Methods: We report on five children with a mean age of 8.

Ulnar variance according to gender and side during aging: An analysis of 600 wrists.

Background: Ulnar variance, or the difference in height between the joint surfaces of the distal radius and ulna, may play a role in several diseases of the wrist.

Hypothesis: This study was to conduct a detailed analysis of ulnar variance in a wider case series by dividing the patients' radiographs into groups according to age, gender, and side.

Materials And Methods: Twenty groups were created in order to investigate the change of ulnar variance according to age, gender, and side.

Pseudoaneurysm of the Common Digital Artery with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Surgical Findings.

Pseudoaneurysms are rare and are most commonly caused by blunt trauma. Taking a clinical history and doing an examination are very helpful to clinicians in making a diagnosis. In addition, imaging methods are very useful in distinguishing a pseudoaneurysm from soft-tissue tumors.

Pseudoaneurysm of the Radial Artery on the Hand Secondary to Stabbing.

Pseudoaneurysm of the radial artery is extremely rare. It usually occurs secondary to trauma, interventional procedures, and infections. Symptoms occur due to mass effect by the pseudoaneurysm, digital ischemia, or nerve suppression.