Comparison of radiographic vs. computed tomography canal filling ratio measurement of stems in revision knee prostheses.

Background: Lack of consensus on which measurement method gives the most accurate results for medullary canal filling ratio (CFR) of stems used in revision knee prostheses causes confusion when interpreting scientific studies. Therefore, the present study aims to find the most accurate measurement method of CFR on direct radiographs.

Methods: Twenty-eight femoral and 27 tibial components of 29 patients with a mean age of 72.

Correlations of proximal junctional kyphosis with radiographic measurements, spinopelvic parameters, and health-related quality of life in Lenke type V adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effects of radiographic measurements, spinopelvic parameters, and Scoliosis Research Society-22r (SRS-22r) subscales on proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in patients with Lenke type V adolescent idiopathic scoliosis operated with only a posterior all-pedicle-screw instrumentation technique.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2011 and March 2019, data of 115 patients (17 males, 98 females; mean age: 14.6±2.

Quality of Life Among Patients with Early-Onset Scoliosis Treated with Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods-Early-Term Results.

Background: The term "early-onset scoliosis" (EOS) refers to spinal deformities that develop before the age of 10 years. The aim of surgical treatment for EOS is stopping the progression of the curvature, maintaining the correction, ensuring the maximum growth of the vertebrae, and ensuring that the vertebrae remain mobile. Using magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGRs) in the treatment of EOS is intended to protect the patient from the negative effects of repetitive surgeries, increase patient compliance and satisfaction, and increase the speed of return to normal social life.

Formulae derived from Anthropometric Measurements to Estimate Ideal Tibial Nail Length.

Introduction: Ideal Nail Length (INL) provides better outcomes after Intramedullary Nailing (IMN) of Tibia Shaft Fractures (TSF). Intraoperative methods do not allow for preoperative planning. Changing the nail may cause complications.

Effect of Instrumentation Level on Mental Health Subscale of Scoliosis Research Society Outcomes Questionnaire in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Introduction Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery aims to obtain a flexible and stable spine, correct axial rotation and halt curve progression by fusing the least number of motion segments. Longer fusions can improve deformity correction, but late decompensation and lumbar degeneration may occur. Even some daily issues can be problematic in some scoliosis patients.

Effect of malpractice claims on orthopedic and traumatology physicians in Turkey: A survey study.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the malpractice claims experienced by orthopedic and traumatology physicians and to determine their effects on burnout, job satisfaction, and clinical practice.

Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted on orthopedic and traumatology specialists between May 2019 and February 2020. Data collection was carried out via e-survey at "turk-ortopedi" mail group, which is an electronic communication network of orthopedic and traumatology physicians.

Complications, Additional Surgery, and Joint Survival Analysis After Medial Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy.

The reported incidence of complications following medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) varies. The authors sought to assess the complications, additional surgeries, and joint survival following MOWHTO in patients with isolated medial compartment arthrosis during a mean follow-up of 10 years. This retrospective study involved patients implanted with spacer plates, angle adjustable plates, or inverse L-type plates with wedges between 2000 and 2010.

The Effect of Previous Hip Surgery on the Outcome of Hip Arthroplasty in Young Patients.

Background: The incidence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasing in all age groups, especially in young patients. The outcome of THA is believed to be affected by morphological deformities created by previous pelvic or femoral procedures performed in childhood. The aim of the present study was to assess whether previous hip surgery impaired the functional outcome in young patients who underwent THA.

Change of Sagittal Spinopelvic Parameters after Selective and Non-Selective Fusion in Lenke Type 1 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients.

Aim: To compare the postoperative changes of both sagittal spinal and spinopelvic parameters in patients with Lenke Type 1 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who underwent selective and non-selective fusion surgery.

Material And Methods: We conducted a retrospective study among 53 Lenke Type 1 AIS patients who underwent corrective surgery at our centre between 2006 and 2012. Patients were classified as group 1 if they underwent selective surgery and as group 2 if they underwent non-selective surgery.

Posterior-Only Approach with Pedicle Screws for the Correction of Scheuermann's Kyphosis.

Study Design: Retrospective study (level of evidence: level 3).

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of the posterior-only approach with pedicle screws for the treatment of Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK).

Overview Of Literature: The correction of SK with instrumentation can be performed using posterior-only or combined anterior-posterior procedures.

Analysis of complications following posterior vertebral column resection for the treatment of severe angular kyphosis greater than 100°.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the complications, efficacy and safety of posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) in severe angular kyphosis (SAK) greater than 100°.

Methods: The medical records of 17 patients (mean age 17.9 (range, 9-27) years) with SAK who underwent PVCR, were reviewed.

Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis by using proximal humeral locking plate.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term clinical and radiological results of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (TTCA) with proximal humeral locking plate.

Material And Methods: Eight patients (7 female, 1 male; average age 53 years (range: 24-67)) who underwent TTCA with proximal humeral locking plate between 2009 and 2011, were retrospectively evaluated with AOFAS hindfoot scale and Maryland foot score system. The mean follow up was 32.

Can Teicoplanin Be an Effective Choice for Antibiotic-Impregnated Cement Spacer in Two-Stage Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty?

The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of two-stage revision total knee arthroplasty using a teicoplanin-impregnated cement spacer for infected primary total knee replacements. Twenty-five patients operated between 2005 and 2012 were included in this study. At the clinical status analysis, rate of infection eradication was assessed, physical examination was performed, Knee Society Score (KSS) was noted, isolated microorganisms were recorded, and the radiographic evaluation was performed.

The effect of simple local resection on pain and scoliotic curve in patients with scoliosis secondary to osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma in the spine.

Objective: The aim of this study was assess the results of local resection without instrumentation in patients with scoliosis secondary to spinal osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma.

Methods: The review of our database revealed 176 cases of osteoid osteomas and 18 of osteoblastomas. Painful scoliosis was seen in 5 out of 6 cases.

Preoperative and Postoperative Photographs and Surgical Outcomes of Patients With Kyphosis.

Study Design: A retrospective clinical study was performed.

Objective: The aim of the study was to show patients their pre- and postoperative body photographs, and determine the effect on postoperative patient satisfaction for thoracic and thoracolumbar sharp and round angular kyphosis.

Summary Of Background Data: Previous studies have reported the normative values of pelvic sagittal parameters and the classification of normal patterns of sagittal curvature, but no study has investigated and compared the clinical photographs of sharp and round kyphosis.

The effect of vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib on growth in congenital scoliosis.

Aims: In the treatment of thoracic insufficiency syndrome, the main aim is to maintain spinal and thoracic growth in order to continue respiratory functions. Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) device application is a method of choice especially in the congenital cases with a thoracic deformity. In our study, we evaluated the effect of VEPTR on growth in congenital scoliosis.

Mid term results of Pemberton pericapsular osteotomy.

Background: Treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) varies according to the age of the patient. For children under 3 months, the preferred treatment is Pavlik bandaging and/or dynamic hip orthosis;for children of 3-18 months (with/without arthrography), closed and open reductions (ORs) are most common; and for children 18 months and older, pelvic osteotomies are used. Radiological and functional outcomes of patients between 16 months and 7 years of age who underwent Pemberton pericapsular osteotomy (PPO) were evaluated.

Two-Stage Cementless Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty for Infected Primary Hip Arthroplasties.

The main purpose of the present study was to analyze the clinical features, the most common infective agents, and the results of two-stage total hip revision using a teicoplanin-impregnated spacer. Between January 2005 and July 2011, 41 patients were included. At the clinical status analysis, physical examination was performed, Harris hip score was noted, isolated microorganisms were recorded, and the radiographic evaluation was performed.

Two level pedicle substraction osteotomies for the treatment of severe fixed sagittal plane deformity: computer software-assisted preoperative planning and assessing.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of two level pedicle substraction osteotomies (PSOs) planned preoperatively with a computer software, in the patients with severe fixed sagittal plane deformities.

Methods: In the literature, there are studies indicating that two level PSOs may be required in severe cases. However, the results of two level PSOs preoperatively planned with computer software-assistance have not yet been reported in the English literature.

A comparison of two techniques: Open and percutaneous biopsies of thoracolumbar vertebral body lesions.

Aim: The purpose of this article is to compare the similarity of initial radiological diagnosis and pathological diagnosis between thoracal and lumbar vertebral bodies and the adequacy and the reliability of open and percutaneous biopsies performed via transpedicular approach in the lesions located in vertebral bodies.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-three patients who had undergone transpedicular biopsy for vertebral body lesions were retrospectively evaluated. Seventeen patients were diagnosed by percutaneous transpedicular biopsy (11 in the lumbar vertebrae, 6 in the thoracal vertebrae).

Detection of normal plantar fascia thickness in adults via the ultrasonographic method.

Background: Heel pain is a prevalent concern in orthopedic clinics, and there are numerous pathologic abnormalities that can cause heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, and the plantar fascia thickens in this process. It has been found that thickening to greater than 4 mm in ultrasonographic measurements can be accepted as meaningful in diagnoses.

Pre- and postoperative photographs and surgical outcomes in patients with Lenke type 1 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Study Design: Clinical study with pre- and postoperative back photographs and postoperative Scoliosis Research Society-22 survey in patients who had undergone surgery for idiopathic scoliosis.

Objective: To determine the effect of showing patients their photographs before and after surgery for idiopathic scoliosis on postoperative patient satisfaction.

Summary Of Background Data: After scoliosis surgery, patient satisfaction may be limited because the patients cannot directly see their back and may forget the preoperative appearance.

The effect of growing rod lengthening technique on the sagittal spinal and the spinopelvic parameters.

Purpose: The aim of this retrospective clinical study is to evaluate the effect of growing rod lengthening technique on sagittal balance in relationship with the spinopelvic parameters, in early onset scoliosis (EOS).

Methods: Twenty-three patients (18 female, 5 male), with a mean age of 8.3 years during the operation (range 3.

The results of closing wedge osteotomy with posterior instrumented fusion for the surgical treatment of congenital kyphosis.

Purpose: There exist not much data regarding the surgical treatment of pure congenital kyphosis (CK) in the literature. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of closing wedge osteotomy with posterior instrumented fusion in patients with congenital kyphotic deformity.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the radiographical results of 10 patients who were subject to closing wedge vertebral osteotomy and posterior instrumented fusion due to CK.