Does extreme weight loss after bariatric surgery alter spinopelvic parameters and ameliorate back pain? A retrospective case study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of extreme weight loss on low back pain and spinopelvic parameters.

Patients And Methods: A total of 45 patients (11 males, 34 females; mean age: 40.2±9.

Does Early-Period Patient Dissatisfaction Turn Into Satisfaction Over Time After Total Knee Replacement?

BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is frequently used in the treatment of end-stage gonarthrosis, and the patient satisfaction rate varies. This study aimed to reveal the change in mid-term patient satisfaction results and functional scores of patients with low early postoperative satisfaction scores. MATERIAL AND METHODS We included 163 patients who underwent total knee prosthesis between September 2017 and February 2018.

Is there an optimal timing for surgical treatment of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures in the first 24 hours?

Background: We aimed to determine the ideal surgical timing in the first 24 hours after admission to the hospital of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (SHF) that do not require emergent intervention.

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent surgery in our institution between January 2011 and January 2019 due to pediatric Gartland type 3 SHFs were evaluated retrospectively. Open fractures, fractures associated with vascular injury and compartment syndrome, flexion type fractures were excluded.