Association Between Rotator Cuff Tears and Shoulder MRI Parameters: Importance of Arthroscopic Validation in Coronal Acromiohumeral Interval Measurement.

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurement parameters-the standard noninvasive diagnostic method for rotator cuff tears (RCTs)-have been used to compare groups with and without RCTs. Arthroscopy is used in definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Purposes: To evaluate the association between RCT and shoulder angles and distances on MRI in patients with and without arthroscopically validated RCT and to determine whether the degree of rotator cuff fatty degeneration affects the MRI measurements.

The relationship between the duration and the retraction and atrophy grades in traumatic isolated full-thickness supraspinatus tears in young patients.

Background: The study aimed to determine the grade of retraction and atrophy according to the time elapsed in traumatic isolated full-thickness supraspinatus (SS) tears in young patients.

Methods: One thousand twenty-six patients, who underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery, were retrospectively reviewed. Pre-operative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of 69 patients aged 18 to 40 years with isolated traumatic full-thickness SS lesions remaining after exclusion criteria were evaluated for tendon retraction and atrophy grades.

The effect of cuff arthropathy stage on sleep disturbance and kinesiophobia in reverse shoulder arthroplasty patients.

Background: The current study aimed to determine the changes in pre-and post-operative Pittsburg sleep quality index (PSQI) and Tampa scale of kinesiophobia (TSK) values ​​according to the Hamada classification in patients who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) for rotator cuff tear arthropathy (RCTA).

Methods: One hundred and eight patients who underwent RSA for RCTA were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups with low grade (stages 1-2-3) (n = 49) and high grade (stages 4a-4b-5) (n = 59) according to the Hamada classification, which is the radiographic evaluation of RCTA.

Intraobserver and Interobserver Reliability of the Computed Tomography-Based Classifications Used in Posterior Malleolar Fractures: The Haraguchi and Bartoníček-Rammelt Classifications.

Background: Three main computed tomography (CT)-based classification systems have been defined and used for posterior malleolar fractures. The intraobserver and interobserver reliability of two of these systems has never been investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of the Haraguchi (HC) and Bartoníček-Rammelt (BRC) classifications.

Does Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Improve Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy?

Background This study aims to determine the change in functional capacity and quality of life in patients who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) due to rotator cuff tear arthropathy (RCTA). Methodology A total of 89 patients who underwent RSA due to RCTA between 2016 and 2022 were included in the study, as examined by the senior author. The Constant-Murley Score (CMS) was used for functional assessment, whereas the Short Form-36 (SF-36) was used for quality-of-life evaluation.

The Effect of Plaster of Paris on Reliabilities of RUST and mRUST Scoring Systems.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The aim of our study is to investigate the reliabilities of the radiographic union score for tibial fracture (RUST) and modified RUST scoring systems in the evaluation of fracture healing in adult tibia fractures treated with intramedullary nailing and pediatric tibia fractures treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization and to compare the reliabilities between two groups. MATERIAL AND METHODS Between January 2016 and January 2020, the informations of patients (ages of 4-10) with tibia fractures treated with closed reduction and casting and patients (aged 18-65 years) with tibia fractures treated with intramedullary nailing were analyzed retrospectively. Forty-seven good quality AP and lateral radiographs (represent different healing stages) each for pediatric and adult fracture groups were selected and were included in two PPTs separately.

Ankle Joint Injuries Accompanying Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures.

Background: Fifth metatarsal base fractures are the most commonly seen fractures of the foot. Ankle sprains occur with inversion and plantarflexion mechanisms, similar to most fifth metatarsal base fractures. We sought to investigate the possible ankle injuries that accompany fifth metatarsal base fractures.

Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the fracture demographics: Data from a tertiary care hospital in Turkey.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the types and the frequency of fractures, both in the pediatric and adult population during the COVID-19 pandemic and to find out the differences in comparison to the non-pandemic period.

Methods: Patients who were admitted to the hospital with a new fracture during pandemic period (March 16 to May 22, 2020) were evaluated. Control group consisted of patients with new fractures admitted to the hospital in the same date range in 2018 and 2019.

THE EFFECT OF COACHING AND PLAYER POSITION ON HEAD IMPACT EXPOSURE IN YOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYERS.

Youth football players comprise almost 70% of the football playing population, and the ongoing development of these athletes makes the understanding of concussions and repetitive head impact exposure in this population of particular concern. The objective of this study was to determine how player position and coaching influence head impact exposure in youth football players while controlling for player age. This analysis focused on a cohort of 45 youth football players between the ages of 9 and 14 that had helmets instrumented with accelerometer arrays for at least two seasons.

Hyperbaric oxygen versus steroid in facial nerve injury: an experimental animal study.

Objective: The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen, methylprednisolone and combined hyperbaric oxygen-methylprednisolone treatments on traumatic facial nerve regeneration in rats.

Subjects And Methods: After exposure to facial nerve injury, four groups of rats were created with five subjects in each group: Group 1 (hyperbaric oxygen), group 2 (control), group 3 (combined hyperbaric oxygen-methylprednisolone), group 4 (methylprednisolone). Facial nerve specimens from sacrificed animals were examined for axonal degeneration, vascular congestion, macro vacuolization, axon diameter and thickness of myelin sheath.

Role of allergy in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy.

Objective: The goal of this prospective study is to investigate the correlation between allergen sensitivity and radiographic evaluation of adenoidal obstruction and tonsil size.

Subjects And Methods: A total of 82 children with upper airway obstructive symptoms were evaluated for their tonsil size. All patients underwent digital lateral soft tissue radiographs.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and tympanoplasty surgical outcome: is there a relationship?

Objective: To investigate the possible clinical relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and the type one tympanoplasty surgical outcomes of adults with chronic otitis media, by using a simple, cost-effective, reliable questionnaire and physical findings.

Methods: Fifty-two of 147 patients undergoing type one tympanoplasty were studied. Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms were evaluated using the Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease questionnaire.

Histological evaluation of rat larynx in experimental polycystic ovary syndrome model.

This study aimed at studying the histopathological effects of hyperandrogenemia and estrogen deficiency on larynx mucosa in experimentally designed polycystic ovary syndrome of female rats. Two groups of experimental polycystic ovary syndrome model were composed in healthy female rats by per oral letrozole administration of for 21 and 42 days. Also a control group which only took vehicle (saline) for 42 days was designed.

The effects of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy on the cardiovascular system in children.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) is a common and important problem in children. OSAS can lead to significant cardiopulmonary complications, poor growth and problems with learning and behavior. Many studies in the literature show that OSAS due to ATH causes pulmonary hypertension, ventricular hypertrophy and systemic hypertension in the pediatric population.

Audiological and graft take results of cartilage reinforcement tympanoplasty (a new technique) versus fascia.

Our objective is to compare hearing and graft take results of temporal muscle fascia tympanoplasty and cartilage reinforcement tympanoplasty. Seventy seven patients are classified into two groups: Group 1 included 37 patients for whom cartilage graft, harvested from symba concha, is used as reinforcement under temporalis muscle fascia anteriorly and Group 2 included 40 patients for whom only temporalis muscle fascia is used in type 1 tympanoplasty. A pure-tone audiometry is done within 1 week prior to surgery and at 6 months postoperatively.

Effect of type I tympanoplasty on the quality of life of children.

Objectives: Quality-of-life issues related to chronic otitis media (COM) include physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, hearing loss, speech symptoms, social symptoms, and parents' emotional symptoms. In this study we evaluated the effects of tympanoplasty on the quality of life of pediatric patients.

Methods: In a questionnaire-based outcome study, we reviewed 56 of 78 pediatric patients with COM who were treated with type I tympanoplasty at our institution between December 2008 and February 2010.

A study to detect Helicobacter pylori in adenotonsillar tissue.

We conducted a prospective study to investigate the possibility of Helicobacter pylori colonization on tonsillar and adenoid tissues. Our study group was made up of 84 consecutively presenting children aged 4 to 12 years who had undergone adenotonsillectomy or adenoidectomy with or without ventilation tube insertion. The excised specimens were analyzed by rapid urease testing and histopathologic examination to detect H pylori.

Choanal fungus ball mimicking a tumour.

We report the first case of an isolated choanal fungus ball in a 28-year-old man with a previous history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, who was treated with radiotherapy 14 years ago. The initial diagnosis was a recurrent tumour or a secondary neoplasm. Histopathological examination confirmed a fungal infection.

Do the laryngopharyngeal symptoms and signs ameliorate by empiric treatment in patients with suspected laryngopharyngeal reflux?

Objectives: In clinical practice, antireflux medication is given almost always empirically without pH monitorization. We aimed to evaluate the improving effect of empiric antireflux treatment on layngopharyngeal symptoms and signs in patients with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and suspected laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) according to reflux symptom index (RSI) and reflux finding score (RFS).

Methods: GER was determined by esophagogastroduedonoscopy and biopsy in 127 patients.

Unilateral sinonasal symptoms.

Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the pathology in patients with unilateral sinonasal symptoms and to identify variables that may predict neoplastic pathology.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was completed on 207 consecutive patients with sinonasal symptoms, most of whom underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery from 2005 to 2008.

How does reflux affect laryngeal tissue quality? An experimental and histopathologic animal study.

Objective: To investigate the histopathologic changes in intact laryngeal epithelium and mucosa exposed to endogenous gastric acid and pepsin in an experimental model of reflux.

Study Design: Randomized trial.

Setting: The study was conducted at the animal care facility of Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital.

Improvement in quality of life by adenotonsillectomy in children with adenotonsillar disease.

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of adenotonsillectomy on quality of life of children with adenotonsillar disease and to evaluate the basal differences and post-surgical changes of life quality in children with different disease severity.

Study Design:   Prospective, case - controlled study.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Adenotonsillar hypertrophy: Does it correlate with obstructive symptoms in children?

Objective: The goal of this study is to determine the correlation of clinical symptoms of UAO (upper airway obstruction) with radiographic evaluation of adenoidal obstruction and tonsil size in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy and to evaluate the usefulness of lateral neck radiography.

Study Design: Prospective study.

Setting: Haydarpaşa Numune Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Histopathological effects of estrogen deficiency on larynx mucosa in ovariectomised rats.

Laryngeal manifestations due to estrogen deficiency have been studied in the literature. But to date, the possible histopathological changes of laryngeal mucosa due to estrogen deficiency have not been studied. Therefore, our objective was to determine the histopathological changes of laryngeal mucosa in ovariectomised rats in order to clarify effects of estrogen deficiency on laryngeal tissue.

Does reflux have an effect on nasal mucociliary transport?

Conclusion: Gastroesophageal and laryngopharyngeal reflux were found to have no effect on nasal mucociliary transport.

Objective: Gastroesophageal and laryngopharyngeal reflux have been recognized as causative factors for chronic rhinosinusitis but no definite mechanism has been described yet. We aimed to determine whether gastroesophageal and laryngopharyngeal reflux impair nasal mucociliary transport.