Evaluation of hallux valgus treatment: is classical angular correction approach relevant?

Background: Hallux valgus correction is mostly done by metatarsal procedures, and widely accepted strategy is to decide which surgical method should be used is based on radiological severity using intermetatarsal (IMA) and hallux valgus (HVA) angles (classical angular correction approach-CACA). The aim of the study is to compare the postoperative improvement in radiographic parameters and morphologic appearance of the foot between patients operated with and without adhering to CACA strategy based on classical severity classification using angle measurements.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective comparative study between two groups (conforming and not conforming to proposed algorithm) was performed.

Risk factors associated with breakage of tibio-fibular syndesmotic screws.

Purpose: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the factors associated with the breakage of tibio-fibular syndesmotic screws (SS).

Methods: 69 patients with unstable AO-Weber Type 44-B ankle fractures who underwent three cortex SS (3.5 mm ø) fixation were included.

Do all short stem types restore biomechanical parameters of the hip? Comparison according to femoral neck osteotomy levels.

Purpose: There is no consensus on ideal short femoral stem design. A classification system proposed by Feyen and Shimmin divides short stems in two types according to femoral neck osteotomy levels: subcapital (IIIA) and standard (IIIB). The study aims to determine which design type is more successful in restoring native biomechanical parameters and whether stem type has an impact on clinical results.

Use of tranexamic acid may reduce the need for routine tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) administration on bleeding control and to compare its utilization with and without simultaneous use of conventional pneumatic tourniquets during total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Patients And Methods: Between January 2017 and December 2017, a total of 204 patients (23 males, 181 females; mean age: 66±6.9 years; range, 45 to 86 years) who underwent TKA for Stage 4 gonarthrosis were retrospectively analyzed.

Does the COVID-19 pandemic period itself increases early mortality rates of elderly patients with hip fractures in Turkey?

Hip fractures are common in elderly patients and prone to serious morbidity and mortality particularly when the treatment is delayed. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the early mortality rates of geriatric patients with hip fractures.281 patients who were followed and operated on with the diagnosis of proximal femur fracture were included in this retrospective study.

Which knee replacement do the patients forget? Unicondylar or total knee arthroplasty.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine which type of knee arthroplasty is easier to forget by comparing levels of joint awareness evaluated with the Forgotten Joint Score (FJS-12) after unicondylar versus total knee arthroplasty.

Methods: Patients who underwent either unicondylar or total knee arthroplasty due to primary gonarthrosis were retrospectively identified and then divided into 2 groups: the TKA group (218 patients; mean age = 68.93 ± 7.

Rear drop: a new radiographic landmark for estimation of pelvic tilt on pelvis AP radiographs.

Estimation of pelvic tilt on anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph is often done by indirect methods based on the midline pelvic landmarks. The purpose of this cadaveric study is to describe a new radiographic landmark and reference measurements to estimate the coronal tilt of the pelvis, independent of the midline references. The new radiologic reference is called 'rear drop', and its anatomic location is described with the cadaveric pelvis AP radiographs in various pelvic inclination.

Self-reported metal hypersensitivity in patients undergoing unicondylar knee arthroplasty.

Objectives: There is ongoing discussion about arthroplasty surgery of patients with metal hypersensitivity. The aim of this study was to compare the functional outcomes and eosinophil counts of unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA) patients with and without a history of metal hypersensitivity.

Methods: A retrospective review was made of the medical records of 148 extremities of 140 consecutive patients who underwent primary UKA between January 2016 and December 2017.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Turkish Version of the International Hip Outcome Tool - 12.

Objectives: The present study aims to conduct a translation and transcultural adaptation of the International Hip Outcome Tool - 12 (IHOT-12) into Turkish and evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Turkish version of IHOT-12 (IHOT-12-TR) for validity and reliability in Turkish patients with hip joint disorders.

Methods: Following the translation and transcultural adaptation procedures, 109 patients completed the IHOT-12-TR and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scale. The retest was completed by 40 patients approximately one week after the initial assessments.

Is there any change in surgeon's attitude to the management of ankle fractures accompanying syndesmotic injury? A nationwide survey.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the attitudes of orthopedic surgeons to the management of ankle fractures accompanied by syndesmotic injury with a nationwide survey.

Patients And Methods: In the first step of this descriptive study, an electronic survey was prepared in Google drive and a survey link was sent to the Turk-Ortopedi e-mail group between 09 and 19 January 2019. The orthopedic surgeons and residents were requested to complete the questionnaire.

The use of the wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet technique in foot and ankle injuries.

Purpose: Although the wide-awake anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) technique has demonstrated high efficacy, safety, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness in hand surgery, there are limited data on its use in foot and ankle surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the WALANT technique in selected foot and ankle injuries in terms of intra- and post-operative characteristics.

Material And Methods: Patients with foot and ankle injuries who underwent surgery with the WALANT technique were evaluated in this retrospective study.

Effects of Preoperative Pregabalin On Postoperative Pain Control in Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery.

Objective: Pain management is a major component of postoperative patient care. Pain management following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) provides patient comfort and early mobilization and prevents serious complications. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of preoperative administration of oral pregabalin on postoperative pain control in patients undergoing TKA.

Correlation between body mass index and quadrupled hamstring tendon autograft size in ACL reconstruction.

Purpose: the aim of this study was to assess the relationship of patient weight, height and body mass index (BMI) with the size of the quadrupled hamstring tendon used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Methods: from patient records, we retrospectively assessed the weight, height, BMI and graft sizes of 126 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction using a quadrupled hamstring tendon autograft between January 2010 and January 2013 at our institution. The data obtained from perioperative measurements were studied using correlation analysis.

The Hip Restoration Algorithm.

Background: Despite the rapid advancement of imaging and arthroscopic techniques about the hip joint, missed diagnoses are still common. As a deep joint and compared to the shoulder and knee joints, localization of hip symptoms is difficult. Hip pathology is not easily isolated and is often related to intra and extra-articular abnormalities.

Comparison of probe disinfection procedures in routine ultrasonography: hot water versus antiseptic wiping.

Objective: It is commonly known that ultrasonography (US) transducers function as both a reservoir and means of transfer for hospital infections. The current study aimed to compare the antimicrobial effectiveness of using >80 °C water versus antiseptic wipes to disinfect US transducers.

Methods: Subsequent to abdominal inspections in three groups of 20 patients, a swab culture was taken from the transducer in each case.