Objective: This study aimed to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty versus arthroscopic supe- rior capsular reconstruction in the treatment of patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears and Hamada grade 1-2 glenohumeral arthritis.
Methods: It is a retrospective case-control study comparing the prospective results of 2 different treatment methods. This retrospective comparison of groups was conducted between May 2016 and May 2020.
Objective: Latarjet procedure is often preferred in recurrent shoulder dislocations accompanied by glenoid bone loss. It is observed that the superiority of bone graft fixation methods is still controversial. The aim of this study is to biomechanically compare the bone graft fixation methods in the Latarjet procedure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation, or Nora's lesion, is a unique bony lesion that generally originates from the small bones of the hands and feet in young adults. We report a case of a bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation originating from the medial sesamoid of the first toe that was managed surgically by en bloc excision. At 5-year follow-up, there was no evidence of recurrence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of life following limb lengthening surgery in patients with achondroplasia. The complications and different lengthening techniques have and effects on mid-term results were also investigated.
Methods: We performed a retrospective, multicenter study by evaluating the records of patients with achondroplasia operated in our clinic between 1999 and 2014 for limb lengthening with a minimum follow-up of 3 years.
Background and purpose - Hindfoot arthrodesis using retrograde intramedullary nailing assumes a critical role in limb salvage for patients with diabetic Charcot neuro-arthropathy (CN). However, this procedure is compelling and fraught with complications in diabetic patients. We report the mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes of retrograde intramedullary nailing for severe foot and ankle deformity in patients with diabetic CN.
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December 2017
Background: Quality of life and cosmethic appearance have gained importance as outcomes in AIS treatment. Improving aesthetic appearance and quality of life are defined as the primary aims of scoliosis treatment by health professionals. Studies that assess and compare the different treatment results in the field of quality of life and cosmethics are some what limited.
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