Given the encouraging results of biomechanical studies on femoral neck fractures, are locking plates more safe?

This current study compares the clinical and radiological outcomes of femoral neck fractures in young adults treated with either cannulated screws (CS) or proximal femoral locking plates (PFLP). We conducted a retrospective study in patients aged 18 to 60 years with femoral neck fractures and investigated medical records between January 2005 and December 2016. Patients were divided into two groups based on implants, screw and plate, used for fixation assigned.

Comparison of clinical outcomes and repair integrity after arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: An observational study.

This study aimed to evaluate the differences between mini-open (MO) and arthroscopic (ART) repair procedures for rotator cuff tendon tears in terms of clinical and radiological outcomes. This retrospective study included 59 patients, and data were collected prospectively. Patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears were randomized to undergo MO or ART repair at 2 centers by 2 surgeons between January 2012 and December 2017.

Laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion with omentopexy-sparing the omentum in children.

Introduction: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is an important modality of renal replacement therapy in children. Catheter dysfunction (commonly obstruction) is a major cause of morbidity and is a significant concern that hampers renal replacement therapy. As omentum is a significant cause of obstruction, some recommend routine omentectomy during insertion of the peritoneal dialysis catheter.

Which implant is better for the fixation of posterior wall acetabular fractures: A conventional reconstruction plate or a brand-new calcaneal plate?

Background: Increased posterior wall acetabular fractures among older adults, require precise treatment to restore stability to the joint, lower the risk of degenerative arthritis, and enhance overall functional recovery. The purpose of this study was to compare the fixation stability and mechanical characteristics of calcaneal buttress plate and conventional reconstruction plate under different loading condition.

Methods: Typical acetabular posterior wall fractures were created on twenty synthetic hemipelvis models.

Is Preoperative Anxiety Affected by Watching Short Videos on Social Media? A Prospective Randomized Study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of watching short videos in the preoperative waiting room on preoperative anxiety in children.

Design: This study was designed as a prospective, randomized trial including 69 ASA I-II patients aged 5 to 12 years who were scheduled for elective surgery.

Methods: The children were randomly allocated to two groups.

A Rare Cause of Lateral Snapping Knee in a 14-Year-Old Female Patient: Popliteus Tendon.

With this case report, we introduced a rare and commonly overlooked cause of lateral snapping knee, a snapping popliteus in a 14-year-old female patient. She was initially treated for a lateral discoid meniscus, a common diagnosis in this age group. Because of the non-resolving symptoms, a second-look arthroscopy was performed and showed a popliteus tendon snapping over a tubercle on the lateral femoral condyle.

Direct ligation of the internal ring incorporating the medial umbilical ligament (DIRIM): a new modification for laparoscopic percutaneous inguinal hernia repair in children.

Objective: Laparoscopic hernia repair has not gained widespread acceptance. Relatively high recurrence rate is a major cause. To reduce recurrence, we report a novel modification of laparoscopic percutaneous inguinal hernia repair in children by a retrospective cohort study.

Reliability of Evaluation of the Surgeon-Dependent Factors Affecting Mechanical Failure after Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Treatment.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The intertrochanteric femur fractures seen in the elderly population are usually treated surgically. Mechanical failure of this treatment is a serious complication and to prevent this, many assessment factors have been described such as tip-apex distance, reduction quality etc. The aim of this study is to evaluate the intra- and inter-observer reliability of modifiable factors evaluated after the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures.

Analysis of risk factors for re-displacement of pediatric tibia fractures: A retrospective study of 196 cases.

Objective: The aims of this study were (1) to analyze the factors that may cause loss of reduction (LOR) in pediatric tibia diaphysis and distal third fractures treated with closed reduction and casting (CRC) and (2) to determine the effectiveness of cast index (CI), gap index (GI), and three-point index (TPI) in prediction of LOR.

Methods: The patients aged 0-16 years who were admitted to the emergency department between January 2014 and January 2018, with tibia diaphysis or distal third fractures and treated with CRC were included the study. A total of 196 pediatric patients (41 females, 155 males) were retrospectively evaluated.

The influence of anesthesia-body mass index and chronicity of the injury on the reliability of diagnostic tests for anterior cruciate ligament rupture.

This study aimed to analyze the accuracy and interobserver reliability of the four common diagnostic tests for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. The effect of anesthesia, chronicity of the injury and patient's body mass index (BMI) on the reliabilities was also assessed. Patients who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery were examined before the surgery and under anesthesia by three observers categorized based on their experience levels.

Comparing Different Techniques in Children With or Without a Simultaneous Fundoplication: Does the Gastrostomy Technique Matter?

To evaluate the results of different gastrostomy techniques and the impact of simultaneous fundoplication. The patients who underwent a gastrostomy procedure between 2009 and 2019 in a single tertiary center were evaluated retrospectively. The patients are divided into groups depending on the gastrostomy techniques as open gastrostomy (OG), laparoscopic gastrostomy (LG), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), and laparoscopy-assisted PEG (LAPEG).

Independent Lung Ventilation in a Pediatric Patient with a Firearm Injury.

Chest trauma is uncommon in pediatric patients, however, it may be a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. The type and extent of the injury may lead to ventilation and perfusion problems, therefore, there may be a need for mechanical ventilation. "Independent lung ventilation" may be an appropriate option in selected cases in which the aim is to protect the healthy lung or ventilation cannot be obtained with known mechanical ventilation methods.

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.

Comparison of Changes in SRS-22 Values with Improvement in Cobb Angles after Posterior Fusion Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the correction rate in Cobb angle and the improvement in quality of life profile in terms of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)-22 values.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2007 and December 2013, posterior instrumentation and fusion was performed to 30 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Patients were grouped according to their improvement rate in Cobb angles after surgery.

Ultrasonography-guided hydrostatic reduction of ileocolic intussusception in childhood: First-line option for management of primary and recurrent cases.

Objective: To evaluate the results of ultrasonography-guided hydrostatic reduction in primary and recurrent ileo-colic intussusception in children.

Methods: The children (<18 years of age) who were managed for ileocolic intussusception between January 2015 and December 2018 were evaluated retrospectively. Age, gender, presenting complaints, length of the intussuscepted segment, presence of leading point, treatment modalities, recurrence rates and duration of recurrence were evaluated.

Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction of ileo-colic intussusception in childhood: first-line management for both primary and recurrent cases.

Objective: To evaluate the results of ultrasonography-guided hydrostatic reduction in primary and recurrent ileo-colic intussusception in children.

Methods: The children (<18 years of age) who were managed for ileo-colic intussusception between January 2015 and December 2018 were evaluated retrospectively. Age, gender, presenting complaints, length of the intussuscepted segment, presence of lead point, treatment modalities, recurrence rates and duration of recurrence were evaluated.

Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Trochanteric AO/OTA 31A2 Fractures: Comparison between Helical Blade and Lag Screw - A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of AO/OTA type 31A2 fractures treated by the use of trochanteric nails either with a blade or a screw.

Patients And Methods: This study was designed retrospectively. Between May 2007 and May 2014, a total of 144 patients with trochanteric fractures were admitted to the clinic, and only 65 of them met the inclusion criteria.

Clinical and radiological outcomes of chronic severe slipped capital femoral epiphysis patients treated by surgical dislocation and modified Dunn osteotomy: Case series.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients with chronic severe slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) treated by surgical dislocation and modified Dunn osteotomy (MDO).

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study, conducted between January 2010 and December 2017, included nine patients (8 males, 1 female; mean age 12.6 years; range, 7 to 16 years) with nine hips.

Sentinel nubbin: A potential pitfall in the management of undescended testis secondary to epididymo-testicular nonunion.

Introduction: Epididymal anomalies are common in boys with undescended testis. Epididymo-testicular non-union with a nubbin in the scrotum is a rare anomaly and may be confusing during management of cryptorchidism. The non-fused epididymis and vas deferens which are descended to the scrotum, may be regarded as nubbin tissue secondary to testicular atrophy and proximal testis may be overlooked.

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.

Management of perinatal testicular torsion: experience of two tertiary centers.

Purpose: Perinatal testicular torsion is a rare condition in which testicular salvage rates are significantly low and management is controversial. We retrospectively evaluated our patients and aimed to go through our management approach.

Methods: The newborn patients who underwent surgery for testicular torsion in two tertiary referral centers between 2000 and 2019 are enrolled.

Quantitative assessment of changes in lesser trochanter shapes in relation to femoral rotations.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in lesser trochanter shapes in relation to femoral rotations and to develop a reference value for the determination of clinically relevant malrotation of the femur.

Methods: Patients who underwent computed tomography angiography between January 2009 and July 2018 were identified based on a review of their institutional medical records. Thereafter, three-dimensional (3D) images of the whole femur for a total of 860 patients were obtained from their tomographic sections.

Evaluation of the histopathological effects of salbutamol inhaler treatment in an experimentally induced rat model of pulmonary contusion.

Background/aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of salbutamol inhaler treatment in an experimentally induced model of pulmonary contusion.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-two male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into four groups: the control group (CG), sham group (SG), treatment group 1 (TG1), and treatment group 2 (TG2). Experimental contusion was established by targeting the right lung tissue.