Exploring the impact of developmental dysplasia of the hip on refugees with temporary protected status in Türkiye.

Objective: In this study, we examined whether there was a change in the number of children who had been screened by hip ultrasound, the age of first diagnosis, and the number of invasive and conservative treatments applied due to developmental dysplasia of the hip between 2016 and 2022 among refugees who were in "Temporary Protection Status" in Türkiye?

Methods: The records were collected via the e-health database of the Turkish Ministry of Health. Over 1 month old were included in the study.

Results: The number of ultrasonography (USG) that was performed for developmental dysplasia of the hip survey had significantly increased over time.

Analysis of influential factors on surgical outcomes in pediatric femur neck fractures: a single-institution retrospective study.

Aim: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate surgical outcomes and identify influential factors in pediatric femoral neck fractures.

Materials And Methods: A total of 25 hips from 23 pediatric patients who underwent surgical intervention for femoral neck fractures were included. Data encompassing patient demographics, fracture types, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up outcomes were analyzed retrospectively.

Treatment of Posterior Hip Dislocation due to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Report of Two Cases.

Introduction: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis ( JIA) is a persistent autoimmune-inflammatory disease that affects children younger than 16. Aggressive synovitis of the hip may cause joint destruction, hip protrusion, erosion, pseudosubluxation, dysplasia, and osteoarthritis. Subluxation of the hip had been reported previously.

Thickness of anterior sclera and corneal layers in systemic sclerosis.

Purpose: To evaluate the thickness of anterior sclera and corneal layers in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Methods: The present cross-sectional study included 41 patients with systemic sclerosis and 41 age- and gender-matched healthy controls. The study and control groups were compared in terms of the thickness of anterior sclera, corneal epithelium, Bowman's layer, corneal stroma, and Descemet's membrane-endothelium complex.

Shedding light on slipped capital femoral epiphysis: a nationwide study on Turkish population.

Objectives: This comprehensive study aimed to describe the epidemiologic and demographic distribution of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) in Türkiye, a condition that globally presents at a rate of 10.8 cases per 100 000 children. Utilizing data from the Ministry of Health, we examined the specifics of SCFE in Türkiye, comparing the findings with those of other populations to clarify the country's unique epidemiological profile.

Assessment of , and some periodontal pathogens in rheumatoid arthritis patients with periodontitis.

Objective: To comparatively investigate the periodontal results and microbial load in subgingival biofilm samples (SBS) in rheumatoid arthritis subjects and healthy volunteers.

Methods: One hundred twenty subjects were classified into different cohorts: healthy (H-C); periodontitis with good systemic health (H-P); rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and good periodontal health (RA-C); and periodontitis with RA (RA-P). The periodontal parameters were recorded, and SBS were collected to determine periodontal pathogens including Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Candida albicans using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

Comparison of the radiological and functional results of a plaster splint and dynamic stabilization splint for Boxer's fractures: A prospective randomized controlled study.

Purpose: This study compared the clinical and radiological results of fifth metacarpal neck fractures treated with a short-arm plaster splint (SAPS) versus a dynamic metacarpal stabilization splint (DMSS).

Materials And Methods: The 119 patients were referred to our institute between 2018 and 2019 and treated with SAPS or DMSS after appropriate initial closed reduction. Follow-up examinations were conducted at days 10 and 20, and at 1, 2, and 3 months after treatment.

The effect of rheumatoid arthritis on upper extremity functions: A kinematic perspective.

Aim: To examine the global upper extremity kinematics in 3D while performing "jar opening motion" in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and to compare these with healthy individuals.

Method: Twenty-four women (12 healthy, 12 RA) were included. Evaluations were made with a JAMAR dynamometer, Health Assessment Questionnaire, and 3D kinematic analysis of global upper extremity during "jar opening motion.

Dental and temporomandibular joint alterations in rheumatoid arthritis patients and their association with salivary oxidative stress.

Background/aim: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most extensive inflammatory arthritis causing permanent deformities in the joint. Increasing evidence suggests that oxidative stress is a substantial factor in the pathogenesis of RA. This study aimed to examine the salivary oxidant-antioxidant status of RA and control groups and to compare these biomarkers by correlating them with disease activity, acute phase reactants, and clinical findings.

Corneal and anterior chamber morphology in patients with nonınfectious ıntraocular ınflammation.

Purpose: To evaluate the corneal and anterior chamber morphology in phakic eyes with noninfectious intraocular inflammation.

Methods: This study included 59 eyes with active uveitis, 62 with inactive uveitis, and 95 healthy eyes. Corneal endothelial cell density, hexagonal cell ratio, coefficient of variation (CV), corneal thickness and volume, maximum keratometry, and anterior chamber volume and depth (ACD) measurements were performed using a specular microscope and Pentacam HR.

Measurements of scleral thickness and corneal optic densitometry in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the scleral thickness and corneal parameters of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Methods: Forty-seven eyes of 47 SLE patients and 44 eyes of healthy controls were included in this cross-sectional study. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) was used to measure the corneal and scleral thickness.

Investigation of the effectiveness of aerobic exercise training in individuals with ankylosing spondylitis: Randomized controlled study.

Objective: To investigate the effect of the addition of aerobic training to spinal mobility exercises on disease-specific outcomes and functional exercise capacity, aerobic capacity and respiratory muscle strength of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients.

Methods: The study included 31 volunteers (mean age: 44.90 ± 11.

Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the ABILHAND Questionnaire in Rheumatoid Arthritis Individuals, Based on Rasch Analysis.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the ABILHAND questionnaire in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) [ABILHAND-RA (TR)] using the Rasch analysis.

Materials And Methods: A total 90 individuals (15 males, 75 females; mean age 51.8±10.

InSafeLock humeral nail provides a safe application for proximal and distal locking screws with distal endopin - An anatomical study.

Introduction: Efforts to prevent iatrogenic neurovascular injuries with humeral intramedullary nailing lead to design new implants and inside to out distal locking technique using an endopin aims to provide a safer screw application. InSafeLock (TST, Istanbul, Turkey) humeral nail have been recently developed to minimize the possible screw related complications. The anatomical relationship between locking screws and neurovascular structures with the application time were compared between Trigen Humeral Nail (Smith and Nephew, Memphis, USA) and InSafeLock Humeral Nail.

Evaluation of corneal layers and anterior sclera in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome.

Purpose: We aimed to compare the thickness of anterior sclera, corneal layers, and pre-ocular tear film between patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome and healthy individuals.

Methods: Fifty-one patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome and 41 healthy control participants were recruited in this cross-sectional and comparative study. The thickness of the pre-ocular tear film, corneal epithelium, Bowman's layer, stroma, Descemet's membrane, and endothelium were measured on the corneal apex.

The efficiency of inspiratory muscle training in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease affecting mainly the axial skeleton and sacroiliac joints. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory muscles and functional exercise capacity, as well as on the specific outcomes of the disease in AS patients. A total of 32 AS patients (mean age 37.

Exploring the relation between impairment rating by DAS-28 and body function, activity participation, and environmental factors based on ICF hand core set in the patient with rheumatoid arthritis.

Hand problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis lead to subjective impairment, activity limitation, and restrictions on participation. This relation is very complex. Assessment of individuals' activities is important to determine how hand problems affect not only body functions but also daily life activities.

Clinical characteristics of haematological malignancy patients diagnosed with leukaemia cutis: Experience of a single centre.

Background/objectives: We evaluated the clinical characteristics of patients with haematological malignancies at our centre who were diagnosed with leukaemia cutis (LC). In addition, we describe the spectrum of other skin lesions, including, secondary skin malignancies and nonspecific benign skin lesions in haematological malignancy patients.

Methods: We defined 58 skin lesions that developed in 54 inpatients hospitalised in the Department of Haematology, Trakya University Medical Faculty, Turkey.

Successful treatment of severe gastrointestinal bleeding after chemotherapy in acute myeloblastic leukemia with recombinant activated factor VII : report on one case and review of other uses in acute leukemias.

Hemorrhage is a frequent complication in patients with acute leukemias as a result of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression. Gastrointestinal bleeding in thrombocytopenic patients carries a high mortality. Patients are generally managed with red blood cell, platelet suspensions, and fresh frozen plasma; and sometimes with pharmacologic and endoscopic interventions.