Radiological comparison of two immobilization methods in the non-surgical treatment of distal radius fractures in the elderly: Single sugar-tong splint shows similar efficacy to long-arm cast.

Background: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the long-arm cast (LAC) and the single sugar-tong splint (SSTS) in the non-operative treatment of distal radius fractures in the geriatric population.

Methods: Patients consulted at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department within the Emergency Department (ED) were reviewed through the electronic archives of a tertiary university hospital over a five-year period. The study included patients aged 65 years and older with a distal radius fracture who required reduction, had successful closed reduction, and had at least six weeks of X-ray follow-up.

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.

Preoperative cardiology consultations for geriatric patients with hip fractures rarely provide additional recommendations and are associated with prolonged hospital stays and delayed surgery: a retrospective case control study.

Objectives: Hip fractures are increasingly common among the elderly population, who often present with a high burden of comorbidities necessitating preoperative stabilization. As a result, preoperative cardiology consultations are frequently conducted in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to investigate the additional recommendations provided by preoperative cardiology consultations and the impact of consultations on the management and outcomes of elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.

Does interferential current provide additional benefit to orthopedic rehabilitation for the patients with proximal humeral fractures? A randomized controlled study.

Background: Approximately 80% of all proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are non-displaced or minimally displaced fractures, which can be treated with conservative treatment. This study investigated the effect of interferential current (IFC) added to orthopedic rehabilitation on shoulder function, pain, and disability in patients with PHF.

Methods: This study was a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled conducted in physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic.

A comparison of two immobilization methods in the conservative treatment of pediatric distal forearm fractures: Long arm cast versus single sugar-tong splint.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the results of single sugar-tong splint (SSTS) and long arm cast (LAC) as an immobilization method in pediatric distal forearm fractures.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2016 and December 2019, a total of 186 pediatric patients (143 males, 43 females; mean age: 10.3±3 years; range, 4 to 15 years) with distal forearm fractures were retrospectively analyzed.

Effect of pheniramine maleate on rat skeletal muscle ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Background: Skeletal muscle ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a common clinical problem encountered after tourniquet ap-plication or replantation. This study investigated the effect of pheniramine maleate (Ph), which is frequently used in clinical practice to reduce IRI, and compared its efficacy in IRI with N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a molecule that has been shown to be effective in IRI.

Methods: Twenty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups (sham, ischemia-reperfusion [IR], IR+Ph, IR+NAC; n=7 rats per group).

Intra-Observational and Inter-Observer Agreement of The Radiographic Humerus Union Measurement (RHUM) in Patients Treated with Dynamic Compression Plate for Humeral Shaft Nonunion.

Background: It is important for orthopedic surgeons to follow the union of the fracture after surgery. This becomes even more important after nonunion surgery. The radiological union scale is popular in the follow-up of unions.

Which part of the blood in the knee joint is responsible for its detrimental effects? (An experimental study on the knee joint in rabbits).

Aim: This study aims to determine the potential causative elements which are responsible for the cartilage damage in case of frequent intra-articular bleeding and to evaluate the effects of intra-articular free iron and chelation of iron in the knee joint.

Methods: Thirty-five New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into five groups according to substances injected into their knee joints. Plasma (group I) and cellular components (group II) of the blood harvested from the rabbits, iron (ferric hydroxide sucrose) (group III), iron&chelator (group IV) and only chelator (deferoxamine mesylate) (group V) were injected into their right knees three times a week for 12 weeks.

An uncommon injury: Motorcycle chain injury of the hand, its socioeconomic outcome, and prevention.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to define the characteristics of motorcycle chain injuries leading to serious limb loss, evaluating its socioeconomic outcome.

Hypothesis: The severity of injury with motorcycle chain is associated with hospitalization day and morbidity.

Material And Methods: Total of 3486 patients applied to the two Centers of the Hand Surgery Clinic and 42 of them with injuries originating from squeezed hands between the motorcycle chain and the rear sprocket were included.

One-year prospective analysis of hand and forearm injuries in children.

The primary aim of this study was to assess the epidemiological evaluation of acute pediatric hand injuries frequently encountered in emergency department units. Its secondary aim was to identify the risk factors associated with such injuries. Out of the 1547 acute hand and forearm injury cases admitted to emergency trauma department between March 2017 and March 2018, the 129 injuries pertaining to children were included in the study.

Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Results of Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures with Treated Sarmiento Brace.

Aim In our study, we aimed to evaluate the duration and rate of the union of adult humerus diaphysis fractures treated with a functional brace. Methods Forty-six adult patients admitted to our hospital with humeral diaphyseal fracture between January 2010 and April 2014 and treated with a functional brace were evaluated retrospectively. The demographic data, fracture type, level of fracture, and presence of bone union of the patients were evaluated from clinic records.

Comparison of the Effects of Extracorporeal Irradiation and Liquid Nitrogen on Nerve Recovery in a Rat Model.

Aim Of The Study: Biologic reconstruction using tumor-bearing bone autografts devitalized by liquid nitrogen or extracorporeal irradiation (oncological sterilization) is a safe and effective method in musculoskeletal surgery. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of these two oncological sterilization methods on nerve recovery.

Methods: A total of 48 rats were randomly divided into 3 groups as autograft, irradiation and liquid nitrogen groups.

Multidisciplinary Assessment of Planning and Resection of Complex Bone Tumor Using Patient-Specific 3D Model.

Oncological interventions in thoracic cavity have some important problems such as choice of correct operative approaches depending on the tumor, size, extension, and location. In sarcoma surgery, wide resection should be aimed for the curative surgery. Purpose of this study was to evaluate pre-operative planning of patient-specific thoracic cavity model made by multidisciplinary surgeon team for complex tumor mass for oncological procedures.

The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in determining the reduction success of distal radius fractures.

Objective: We evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of bedside ultrasound (US) for determining the success of reduction of displaced distal radius fractures. In addition, we determined the ability of US to diagnose causes of unsuccessful reduction.

Methods: In a prospective, double-blind fashion, patients over 18 of age whose acute distal radius fracture was to be reduced were approached for inclusion.

Comparison of ultrasound and dorsal horizon radiographic view for the detection of dorsal screw penetration.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of dorsal tangential fluoroscopy and ultrasonography in detecting dorsal screw penetration in distal radius volar locking plate applications.

Methods: Ten cadaveric forearms were operated. The distal four screws were protruded 0, 1 and 2 mm into each of the second, third and fourth dorsal compartments of distal radius.

Long-term results of primary repair of combined cuts on the median and ulnar nerves in the forearm.

Background: The objective of this clinical study was to evaluate sensory and motor functions in the later period following primary repair of combined injuries of the ulnar and median nerves in the forearm at proximal, middle, and distal levels.

Methods: Later period sensory evaluation of ulnar and median combined cuts was performed using two-point discrimination and monofilament tests. On the other hand, motor evaluation was performed by determining dorsal palmar interosseus strength for the ulnar nerve and abductor pollicis brevis muscle strength for the median nerve.

Comparison of single event vs multiple event soft tissue surgeries in the lower extremities with cerebral palsy.

Unlabelled: In children with spasticity of multiple muscle groups, the need for repeat surgical interventions increases with advancing age.

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate retrospectively whether there are any clinical and functional differences between single-event multilevel surgeries and multiple surgical events at a single level.

Method: The medical records of 109 patients with cerebral palsy (CP) were used.

Effect of adjuvant therapies on recurrence in aneurysmal bone cysts.

Objective: The aim of this study was to define the effective factors such as surgical method, age and cavity filling materials on local recurrence in the treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts.

Methods: The study included 85 patients (mean age: 17.9 years) that received surgical treatment for primary aneurysmal bone cyst.

Effects of platelet-rich plasma on nerve regeneration in a rat model.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether platelet-rich plasma has a regenerative effect on a sciatic nerve injury model in rats.

Methods: A sciatic nerve cut model was created in 24 nerves of 12 rats. All nerves were repaired with epineural sutures by the same surgeon.

[An unusual management of advanced gonarthrosis: total knee arthroplasty with posterior approach].

In this article, we present a 68 year-old female case admitted with complaints of a painful knee and walking difficulty with simultaneous advanced gonarthrosis and a huge osteochondroma in posterior distal femur which was adjacent to the vessel and nerve structures, who was treated with a single incision via posterior approach for tumor excision and arthroplasty. Simultaneous tumor excision and arthroplasty application were scheduled and the knee joint was reached via posterior popliteal approach. Hinged knee prosthesis was applied through the same incision following tumor excision.

Clinical applications of free arterialized venous flaps.

Venous flaps are flaps by which tissue perfusion is accessed through the venous network. Despite originally being questioned due to potential perfusion problems, as the dynamics of tissue perfusion have been more fully comprehended, venous flaps appear to have a far wider range of application than first thought. In our study, we analyzed the clinical results of the applications of free arterialized venous flaps along with the factors that can affect flap survival.

Syndactylizing arterialized venous flaps for multiple finger injuries.

Multiple soft tissue finger defects in different shapes and locations are usually difficult to manage. Such defects commonly involve tendons and bones. Palmar soft tissue defects may also lead to vascular compromise.

Surgical reconstruction in Wassel type IV thumb duplication.

Objective: The aim of this study was to review the results of patients with Wassel type IV thumb duplication, treated with a single reconstructive procedure.

Methods: The mean follow-up period was 76.9 months.