Publications by authors named "E Pala"
Introduction: The choice between hemiarthroplasty (HA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) for displaced femoral neck fractures remains debated. There is increasing use in dual mobility cup total hip arthroplasty (DMC-THA) to prevent dislocations in these high-risk patients. Aim of this study is to retrospectively analyze patients treated in a single Center for femoral neck fracture comparing HA and DMC-THA in terms of: functional outcome, rate of complications and mortality.
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- The study examines the effectiveness of heart fatty-acid binding protein (H-FABP) in differentiating transient ischemic attacks (TIA) from similar conditions using data from 175 patients.
- Results showed higher H-FABP levels in TIA patients compared to mimic cases, with a significant p-value indicating a strong difference.
- H-FABP demonstrated good diagnostic capabilities, with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 23.30%, suggesting its potential as a useful biomarker for TIA in clinical settings like emergency departments.
Background/aim: There is no specific marker that can be applied to determine the severity of Behçet's disease. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential of C-reactive protein (CRP)/albumin (CAR) ratio as a tool for assessing the severity of Behçet's disease.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective crosssectional study was conducted by examining hospital archives.
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- Parosteal Osteosarcoma is a low-grade bone cancer typically found in the distal femur of young adults, prompting a review of surgical techniques and reconstruction methods.
- The study evaluated 12 prior studies with 151 patients, noting that most reconstructions involved grafts rather than prosthetics, and reported a low recurrence rate and high functional scores post-surgery.
- The introduction of custom-made 3D-printed cutting guides in surgery improved the ease of the procedure and outcomes, allowing for better surgical precision and faster recovery times.
Purpose: Osteoporotic fragility fractures (FF), particularly those affecting the hip, represent a major clinical and socio-economic concern. These fractures can lead to various adverse outcomes, which may be exacerbated by the presence of sarcopenia, especially among older and frail patients. Early identification of patients with FF is crucial for implementing effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to prevent subsequent fractures and their associated consequences.
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