Publications by authors named "Mehmet Akif Aktas"
Article Synopsis
- - An increase in e-scooter usage has led to a rise in orthopedic injuries, with a study evaluating 534 patients revealing that most injuries occur in males aged 25-39.
- - Injuries are more likely to happen during the summer months, particularly in July, and more people visit the hospital on Fridays and weekends, with common injuries being blunt soft tissue injuries and fractures, especially in the elbow and wrist.
- - Although 86% of patients received nonsurgical treatment, there has been a noticeable increase in surgical cases in 2022 and 2023, highlighting the need for better protective equipment and stricter regulations for e-scooter riders.
Objective: In this study, we aimed to retrospectively analyze the effects of the use of univertebral screw plates (USPs) and bivertebral screw plates (BSPs) on fusion in patients who underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).
Methods: Forty-two patients who were treated with USPs or BSPs after 1-level or 2-level ACDF and had a minimum follow-up period of 2 years were included in the study. Fusion and the global cervical lordosis angle were evaluated using direct radiographs and computed tomography images of the patients.