Outcomes of repaired and intact rotator cable in large posterosuperior rotator cuff ruptures.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of patients with large posterosuperior rotator cuff tears between those with intact rotator cables (crescent-shaped tears) and those with repaired rotator cables (U-, V-, or L-shaped tears).

Methods: Eighty-two patients with a mean age of 64.05 ± 9.

The effect of frontal plane osteotomy angle on lateral cortex fracture in medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy procedure.

Background: Precise high tibial osteotomy is crucial, especially for middle-aged individuals with medial compartment arthritis, aiming to prevent complications like lateral cortex fractures. This study explores how frontal plane osteotomy inclination impacts lateral cortex fractures during medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy.

Methods: Using finite element analysis, tibia models underwent osteotomies at angles of 10°, 13°, 16°, 19°, and 22°, forming five models.

Evaluation of the relationship between scapula morphology and anterior shoulder dislocation accompanying greater tuberosity fracture.

INTRODUCTıON: It is estimated that 5-30% of traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations are accompanied by greater tuberosity fracture (GTF), and the pathomechanism of these fractures is not yet clear. Our hypothesis is to examine the relationship between the scapula morphology and anterior shoulder dislocation (ASD) accompanying GTF. MATERıALS AND METHODS: The patients were divided into two groups according to the accompanying GTF.

The Relationship Between Fibular Notch Anatomy and ATFL Rupture.

The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is the first to be damaged during a lateral ankle sprain. Dynamic and static structures have been investigated to better understand ATFL rupture, but the predisposing factors have not been fully elucidated. This study aims to define the fibular notch version that can evaluate the position of the fibular notch relative to the tibia and investigate the relationship between the fibular notch version (FNV) and ATFL rupture.

The effect of the distance between the end point of the osteotomy and the lateral cortex on the lateral cortical hinge fracture in medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy.

Background The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of different distances between the end point of the osteotomy and the lateral cortex on the risk of lateral cortical fracture in the medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) procedure. Methods Eighteen synthetic tibia models were used. Saw cuts were performed on the test models (n=6 for all groups).

A new indirect magnetic resonance imaging finding in anterior cruciate ligament injuries: Medial and lateral meniscus posterior base angle.

Objectives: This study aimed to define the medial meniscus posterior base angle (MMPBA) and the lateral meniscus posterior base angle (LMPBA) measured in the medial and lateral meniscus posterior horns and examine the biomechanical and morphological relationship between anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and posterior meniscus horns using these parameters.

Patients And Methods: The retrospective study was conducted with 32 patients with ACL rupture and 40 control patients, for a total of 72 patients (40 males, 32 females; mean age: 36.3±9.

Outcomes of primary surgical repair of zone 2 dDigital nerve injury.

The objective of our study was to assess the functional and sensory outcomes of the primary repair of 138 digital nerve injuries in 48 consecutive patients between January 2012 and November 2014, and to determine whether there were any relationships between demographics, clinical characteristics, or functional test results and post-operative sensory recovery outcomes. Mean follow-up was 14 (range, 10 to 20) months. Sensory evaluation was performed using the static two-point discrimination test, and post-operative sensoryrecovery results were classified according to the Seddon Classification: 69 (50%) injuries were S3+, 3 (2%) were S3, 15 (11%) were S2, 18 (13%) were S1, and 33 (24%) were S0.

Comparison of lateral versus triceps-splitting posterior approach in the surgical treatment of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures.

Background: Supracondylar humerus fracture is the most common fracture of the elbow in children. Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning is considered to be the optimal treatment strategy; however, in some instances, open reduction may be necessary. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare clinical and functional results of triceps-splitting posterior versus lateral approach in pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture surgery.

Percutaneous Release of the First Dorsal Extensor Compartment: A Cadaver Study.

Background: To evaluate the efficiency of the percutaneous 18-G needle technique in releasing the fibro-osseous sheath over the first dorsal extensor compartment of the hand.

Methods: Using anatomic landmarks, percutaneous release was performed with an 18-G needle on 48 wrists of 24 cadavers. The specimens were then dissected and examined for the completeness of the first dorsal extensor compartment release and any tendon or neurovascular injuries.

Comparison of monoplanar versus biplanar medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy techniques for preventing lateral cortex fracture.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanical strength of both monoplanar and biplanar medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) procedures and assess the risk of lateral cortex disruption for both techniques.

Methods: Twelve synthetic tibia models with cortical shells were used as test models. Saw cuts for monoplanar MOWHTO and biplanar MOWHTO were generated on the test models in equal numbers (n = 6 for both groups).

Ganglion cysts in the lateral portal region of the knee after arthroscopy: report of two cases.

A ganglion cyst (GC) is a mucinous or gelatinous-filled benign tumor overlying a joint or tendon sheath, which commonly arises in the dorsal and volar wrist side but may occur anywhere in the body. Although cystic lesions around the knee are common, the occurrence of GCs are rare. Ganglia may arise from intra or extra-articular, soft tissue, intraosseous, or periosteal location.

Clinical and Radiological Results of Microsurgical Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Decompression without Posterior Instrumentation for Lateral Recess Stenosis.

Study Design: A single-center, retrospective patient review of clinical and radiological outcomes of microsurgical posterior lumbar interbody fusion and decompression, without posterior instrumentation, for the treatment of lateral recess stenosis.

Purpose: This study documented the clinical and radiological results of microsurgical posterior lumbar interbody fusion and decompression of the lateral recess using interbody cages without posterior instrumentation for the treatment of lateral recess stenosis.

Overview Of Literature: Although microsurgery has some advantages, various complications have been reported following microsurgical decompression, including cage migration, pseudoarthrosis, neurologic deficits, and persistent pain.

A new diagnostic parameter for patellofemoral pain.

Purpose: Q-angle measurement procedure have not been well standardised. There is a lack of consensus about subject position and knee flexion angle while measuring the Q-angle. Morover Q-angle value which obtained in a single position is a static value and gives an information about the subject's current position.

Extension Block Pinning Versus Hook Plate Fixation for Treatment of Mallet Fractures.

Purpose: To compare the outcomes and associated costs of the treatment of mallet fractures with either extension block pinning or open reduction and hook plate fixation.

Methods: We treated 22 patients for a mallet fracture that involved at least 25% of the distal phalanx articular surface. Three joints demonstrated concomitant volar subluxation.

Lower extremity rotational deformities and patellofemoral alignment parameters in patients with anterior knee pain.

Purpose: Anterior knee pain is a common musculoskeletal condition amongst young adult population. Lower extremity structural factors, such as increased femoral anteversion and lateral tibial torsion, may contribute to patellofemoral malalignment and anterior knee pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the lower extremity structural factors and related patellofemoral alignment parameters that play a role in the aetiology of anterior knee pain.

Reconstruction of dorsal hand and finger defects with reverse radial fasciocutaneous forearm flaps.

Objectives: To evaluate the midterm outcome and the degree of satisfaction of patients who underwent reconstruction of dorsal hand and finger defects with reverse flow radial fasciocutaneous forearm flaps and to test whether or not this is a reliable method which can be applied without the need for microsurgery.

Patients And Methods: Eleven patients were admitted with post-traumatic complex hand defects and treated by reconstruction with reverse flow radial fasciocutaneous forearm flaps from January 2010 to May 2013. The patient demographics, size of the hand and finger defects, and complications were recorded.

Reconstruction of multiple fingertip injuries with reverse flow homodigital flap.

Aim: Hand trauma may lead to multiple fingertip defects, causing functional restrictions. We evaluated the use of reverse-flow homodigital flap reconstruction of the distal phalanx and pulp defects associated with multiple finger injuries.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 11 male patients who presented at our emergency department (January 2011-March 2013) with multiple fingertip injuries and who were treated with a reverse-flow homodigital flap.

Free medial meniscal fragment which mimics the dislocated bucket-handle tear on MRI.

The bucket-handle meniscal tear is a specific type of meniscal injuries which has specific signs on MRI. An attached fragment displaced away from the meniscus with any type of tear causes bucket-handle tear of the meniscus. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most commonly used diagnostic tool for meniscal injuries.

Medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy fixation with short plate without any graft, synthetic material or spacer.

Purpose: Medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) is an effective surgical procedure for patients who have medial compartmental osteoarthritis of the knee with varus deformity of the limb. The abnormal load on the medial compartment of the knee is directed to the lateral compartment with this procedure. A gap occurs on the proximal tibia while providing adequate correction.