Publications by authors named "O F Egerci"
Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of lumbar stiffness disability index.
Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on validating and testing the reliability of the Turkish version of the Lumbar Stiffness Disability Index (Tr-LSDI) for patients post-lumbar fusion surgery, as the original version has not been confirmed in Türkiye.
- - A total of 66 patients participated, with various analyses confirming that the Tr-LSDI has high content validity, good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.934), and excellent test-retest reliability (ICC of 0.980).
- - Results showed a strong correlation between Tr-LSDI scores and both the number of fusion levels and the Oswestry Disability Index, affirming its effectiveness as a tool for assessing lumbar stiffness in clinical settings. *
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of anthropometric measurements for two-stranded peroneus longus tendon (PLT) graft thickness using ultrasonography MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective study was conducted on 204 healthy volunteers (102 males and 102 females) aged 18-40 years. Anthropometric measurements were recorded, including height, weight, body mass index (BMI), fibular length, calf circumference, and ankle circumference. The Tegner Activity Scale (TAS) was used to assess activity levels.
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- * Patients were divided into two groups: one receiving patellar denervation (PD) and the other without (NPD), and outcomes like knee pain and function were measured before and after the surgery.
- * There were no significant differences in pain and functional scores between the two groups, but both showed improvement over time, with scores indicating better outcomes at 3 and 6 months post-surgery.
Lateral to medial fluoroscopic view improves the accuracy of identifying the MPFL femoral footprint using Schottle's technique.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluated how different fluoroscopic settings affect the accuracy of finding Schottle's point during medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction, using 44 dry femurs.
- - Results showed that the lateral-to-medial (LM) view significantly reduced the distance from the anatomical MPFL footprint to Schottle's point compared to the medial-to-lateral (ML) view, resulting in a higher percentage of acceptable tunnel locations.
- - The findings suggest that using the LM fluoroscopic view can enhance the accuracy of femoral tunnel placement, leading to better surgical outcomes by more accurately replicating the native MPFL.
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- This study evaluates the long-term effects of saphenous nerve (SN) injuries resulting from hamstring tendon harvesting during ACL reconstruction, focusing on clinical results and patient satisfaction over two years.
- A retrospective review of 159 patients showed that 54.7% experienced SN injuries right after surgery, with some still having issues at the final follow-up.
- Persistent injuries significantly affected patients' daily activities and functional outcomes, with a notable correlation between these injuries and higher ACL re-rupture rates.