Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures: A Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Between Talon Intramedullary Nail and Intertan Nail.

Introduction Hip fractures in the elderly constitute a significant health concern, and their incidence is on the rise. It has been reported that intertrochanteric femoral fractures comprise a large portion of hip fractures, and they are especially prevalent among women. Over 75% of these types of fractures in the elderly occur as a result of simple falls.

Comparison of the Locking Intramedullary Nailing, Single Plate and Double Plate Osteosynthesis in Treatment of Humerus Shaft Fractures.

Objective: To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes between patients treated with single plate osteosynthesis, double plate osteosynthesis, and antegrade locked intramedullary nailing (IMN) in treatment of humerus diaphyseal fractures.

Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Adiyaman University Training and Research Hospital, Adiyaman, Turkey, between 2014 and 2020.

Comparative Study of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) and Intramedullary Nailing (IMN) for Treating Extraarticular Distal Tibial Fractures: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes.

BACKGROUND Treatment of extra-articular distal tibial fractures is problematic owing to limited soft tissue cover, poor vascularity of the location, and adjacency to the ankle, and thus continues to be controversial. This study aimed to compare clinical and radiological outcomes in 69 patients with extra-articular distal tibia fractures treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) and an interlocking intramedullary nail (IMN). MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty-nine patients, with mean of age 39.

The effectiveness of fixation of hydroxyapatite-coated helical blade in preventing of the cut-out observed in treatment with proximal femoral nail of fractures of the femur intertrochanteric in elderly.

Background: This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of hydroxyapatite-coated (HA-coated) implants and other caput-collum implants in preventing cut-out observed in treatment with proximal femoral nail (PFN) of intertrochanteric femur fractures in elderly patients.

Methods: A total of 98 consecutive patients (56 males and 42 females; mean age: 79.42 (61-115) years) treated with three differ-ent PFNs for intertrochanteric femoral fractures were retrospectively examined.

Comparison of Enoxaparin and Rivaroxaban in the Prophylaxis of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Arthroplasty.

Background: Pulmonary embolism is a serious early complication of arthroplasty procedures that can develop after deep venous thrombosis. The present study aimed to compare rivaroxaban and enoxaparin in terms of preventing DV and PE, and also in this study, we compared the complications due to these drugs in patients undergoing elective arthroplasty.

Materials And Methods: 214 patients were divided into three groups based on their treatment regimens.

Effectiveness of Iloprost in the Treatment of Bone Marrow Edema.

Background and objective Bone marrow edema (BME) is a rare condition caused by insufficient osseous blood supply and may result in severe pain that has adverse effects on patients' life. To date, various conservative treatments have been recommended for the treatment of BME, including analgesics, immobilization of the affected extremity, and iloprost infusion. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the effectiveness of parenteral iloprost therapy in the treatment of BME detected in different skeletal locations.

Comparison of Three Different Approaches in Pediatric Gartland Type 3 Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Treated With Cross-Pinning.

Introduction Although closed reduction and percutaneous pinning are the accepted treatment approaches in pediatric humerus supracondylar fractures, the treatment approach in fractures without closed reduction remains unclear. This study compared the results of three different cross-pinning treatment methods. Materials and methods A total of 62 patients (1-13 years old) who were operated for Gartland type 3 humerus supracondylar fractures between 2007 and 2016 were evaluated retrospectively.

Comparison of various tendon repair techniques in extansor zone 3 injuries: an experimental biomechanical cadaver study.

Purpose: To compare five different repair techniques for extensor tendon zone III modified Kessler (MK), double-modified Kessler (DMK), modified Kessler epitendinous (MKE), double-modified Kessler epitendinous (DMKE), and running-interlocking horizontal mattress (RIHM) in terms of shortening, stiffness, gap formation, and ultimate load to failure.

Methods: A total of 35 human cadaver fingers were randomly assigned to five suture techniques with 7 fingers each and were tested under dynamic and static loading conditions.

Results: DMK was found to be superior over MK in terms of ultimate load to failure (36 N vs.

The Effect of Tourniquet Usage and Anesthesia Method on Prognosis in the Treatment of Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Cysts by Open Surgery.

Introduction Ganglion cysts are the most common soft tissue masses seen on the wrist, which often cause pain or cosmetic complaints. The treatment of these masses includes intra-cystic injections or surgery. Recurrence rates are very high in surgical or non-surgical treatment.

Treatment of Unstable Pediatric Tibial Shaft Fractures with Titanium Elastic Nails.

: Pediatric tibial shaft fractures often have satisfactory outcomes after closed reduction and casting. However, surgical treatment may be required in unstable or open fractures. Titanium elastic nails (TENs) are a good option for the surgical treatment of pediatric tibial fractures due to their advantages such as short hospitalization periods, easy applicability, early weight bearing, and early union.

Femur neck fracture in young adults, is it really an urgent surgery indication: retrospective clinical study.

Introduction: Femur neck fracture comprises a significant part of intracapsular femur fracture in the intracapsular area of proximal femur and it is mostly seen in elder people. However, these kinds of fractures may be seen in young adults. The present study aims to search factors that affect femoral neck fractures in young adults after surgery carried out by internal determination method.

Surgical treatment of type III acromioclavicular dislocation: Bosworth technique versus hook plating.

Objective: In this study, it was compared the clinical results of the Bosworth technique and hook plating in acromioclavicular (AC) dislocations.

Methods: 44 patients are retrospectively evaluated in this study whom diagnosed as type III AC dislocations and treated by two different surgical methods in two different clinics. The patients were 30 males and 14 females with a mean age of 44 years (range, 18-80 years).

Learning Curve for Surgical Treatment of Acetabular Fractures: A Retrospective Clinical Study of a Practical and Theoretical Training Course.

BACKGROUND Surgical treatment of acetabular fracture and the anatomic reconstruction of the hip joint are difficult to achieve due to the complex pelvic anatomy, and surgical training requires a prolonged and steep learning curve. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an applied training course, including cadaveric dissection, for the surgical treatment of acetabular fractures. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective study included 35 patients who underwent surgical treatment for acetabulum fractures between 2012-2016.

The Irisin Hormone Profile and Expression in Human Bone Tissue in the Bone Healing Process in Patients.

BACKGROUND Whether or not there is a relationship between the newly-discovered irisin hormone and bone healing is not yet known. The aim of this study was to investigate what effect irisin hormone has on the bone healing process. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 21 adult patients with a diagnosed fracture of the lower extremity (femur or tibia).

The effect of sodium hyaluronate-chondroitin sulfate combined solution on cartilage formation in osteochondral defects of the rabbit knee: an experimental study.

Objective: In focal cartilage lesions, multipotent mesenchymal stem cells in bone marrow are aimed to be moved into the defect area using subchondral drilling or microfracture method. However, repaired tissue insufficiently fills the defect area or cannot meet natural hyaline tissue functions, due to fibrous structure. We investigated the effect of a combined solution of sodium hyaluronate + chondroitin sulfate (HA+CS) administered intra-articularly after subchondral drilling on newly formed cartilage in rabbits with focal osteochondral defects.

Tibial Lengthening Using a Fixator-Assisted Lengthening Plate: A New Technique.

Background: There are many techniques that are used for limb lengthening. Lengthening a limb over a plate is an alternative choice used in children or when using an intramedullary nail is difficult.

Objectives: In this study, we presented a new technique for tibial lengthening using a monolateral external fixator over a lengthening plate.

Unicameral (simple) and aneurysmal bone cysts: the effect of insufficient curettage on recurrence.

Introduction: Curettage of the cyst and bone grafting are the most common methods used in the treatment of unicameral bone cysts (UBC) and aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC). Recurrence of these cysts is often associated with insufficient curettage of the cyst during surgery. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of insufficient curettage on recurrence in patients with UBC and ABC.

Fixator-assisted tibial lengthening over a plate in a patient with sequelae of poliomyelitis.

There are many techniques for limb lengthening. Lengthening over a plate is an alternative choice of fixation in children or when nailing is difficult. We present a new technique for tibial lengthening with using a monolateral external fixator over a lengthening plate.

Are We Economically Efficient Enough to Increase the Potential of Proliferation of Osteoblasts by Means of Pharmacochemical Agents?

Background: The aim of this study was to test the necessity of using expensive and unaccesible pharmacological-chemical agents in the proliferation of bone tissue cultures and in the induction of mineralized matrix formation to increase the osteogenic effect.

Methods: For this purpose, human primary cell cultures were prepared and then divided into two groups. Whereas the cells in group I were fed with an osteoblast stimulator medium containing Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) and β-glycerophosphate, the cells in group II were fed with DMEM containing dexamethasone and 2-phospho-L-ascorbic acid trisodium salt.

Is there a relationship between fracture healing and mean platelet volume?

Objectives: Platelet volume has been defined to be a marker that shows thrombocyte activation and function and it is measured as mean platelet volume (MPV). MPV shows the mean volume of circulating thrombocytes and it is one of the routine parameters in complete blood count. Increased thrombocyte volume is associated with thrombocyte activation.

The Effect of Sodium Hyaluronate plus Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate Solution on Peritendinous Adhesion and Tendon Healing: An Experimental Study.

Background: Adhesion formation following tendon injury is a serious clinical problem.

Aims: In this experimental study, the effects of the combination of sodium hyaluronate (HA) and chondroitin sulfate (CS) on peritendinous adhesion and tendon healing were evaluated.

Study Design: Animal experimentation.

Giant malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of thigh in an adolescent with neurofibromatosis type 1: a case report.

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are rare sarcomas of children and adolescents, and they are aggressive tumors with a high rate of local recurrence. We present a 15-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), who had a giant MPNST on the right thigh taking into account the available literature. Diagnosis of MPNST may be delayed in NF1 patients due to confusion with a neurofibroma and/or a plexiform neurofibroma.

A neglected case of giant synovial chondromatosis in knee joint.

Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign condition arising from the synovial membrane of the joints, synovial sheaths or bursae around the joints. Primary synovial chondromatosis typically affects the large joints in the third to fifth decade of life. The purpose of this case report is to document this rare synovial pathology, which required open synovectomy and debridement to eradicate it.

Compartment Syndrome Resulting from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

Every year, especially in the cooler Fall and Winter months, hundreds of people die because of carbon monoxide poisoning. This occurs usually as an accident. It is a significant cause of poisoning worldwide.

Congenital Clasped Thumb That Is Forgetten a Syndrome in Clinical Practice: A Case Report.

Congenital clasped thumb is a progressive flexion and adduction deformity presenting with heterogeneous congenital anomalies. Although the disease is rare, diagnosis is usually delayed due to natural location of thumb within the palm in first 3 months of life. A 4-year-old girl with congenital clasped thumb deformity due to absence of extensor pollicis brevis tendon whose treatment consisted of extensor indicis proprius (EIP) transfer and z-plasty reconstruction to first web space.