Gabapentinoids in penitentiaries: An abuse and addiction research.

Objectives: This study aims to examine the abuse and addiction of gabapentinoids in penal institutions.

Patients And Methods: Between September 2014 and November 2014, a total of 1,639 participants were administered an electronic questionnaire investigating the drug use and addiction. The questionnaire was requested to be asked and filled by the officers in charge for all voluntary convicts and prisoners in all penitentiaries throughout Turkey.

Computer-assisted Joint Space Area Measurement: A New Technique in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the validity and reproducibility of computer-assisted joint space area measurement in knee roentgenograms of patients with knee osteoarthritis and compare it with a qualitative method in knee roentgenograms and quantitative and semi-quantitative methods in magnetic resonance imaging.

Patients And Methods: The study included 40 knees of 40 patients diagnosed as osteoarthritis (14 males, 26 females; mean age 57.4±5.

The cultural adaptation of Aberdeen Low Back Pain Scale in Turkish patients and the evaluation of response to physical therapy: A Turkish version study.

Background: Unvalidated Turkish adaptations of existing low back pain disability scales are often used.

Objective: To evaluate the validity and the reliability of the Turkish version of Aberdeen Low Back Pain Scale (ALBP).

Methods: The cross-cultural adaptation was performed in accordance with recently published guidelines.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment With Physical Therapy in Chronic Partial Supraspinatus Tears.

Background: Despite the insufficient evidence, due to potential contribution to the improvement, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is emerging as a promising method.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of PRP injection in partial supraspinatus tears by comparing with physical therapy (PT).

Patients And Methods: Seventy patients with chronic partial supraspinatus tears in magnetic resonance imaging were randomized into two groups; PRP (n = 35) and PT (n = 35).

Cultural Adaptation of the Extended Aberdeen Spine Pain Scale: A Turkish Version Study.

Aim: To evaluate the validity and reliability of Turkish version of Extended Aberdeen Spine Pain Scale (EASP).

Material And Methods: After cultural adaptation, the questionnaire was administered to 120 patients. Test-retest reliability, internal consistency, construct and criterion validity and responsiveness to treatment were measured.