Effect of Weather Conditions on the Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Incidence.

Background: Some environmental factors pose as risk factors for children's supracondylar humerus fractures. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between weather conditions and pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture incidence.

Methods: A total of 310 patients aged <16 years, admitted to our hospital with supracondylar humerus fractures, were evaluated.

Effects of social stress and fluoxetine treatment on fracture healing in a rat femur fracture model.

Background: Mental stress and depressive disorders have negative effect on bone biology and increase fracture risk. Fluoxetine is a widely used selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of these disorders. We aimed to evaluate the effects of social stress and fluoxetine treatment on fracture healing.

Cyanocobalamin and cholecalciferol synergistically improve functional and histopathological nerve healing in experimental rat model.

Background And Purpose: Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a frequent problem among young adults. Hopefully, regeneration can occur in PNI unlike central nervous system. If nerve cut is complete, gold standard treatment is surgery, but incomplete cuts have been tried to be treated by medicines.

A new method for the assessment of reduction tension during open reduction in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Objectives: This study aims to describe our standardized method for evaluating the tension of reduction around the hip joint during open reduction in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 67 pediatric patients (8 males, 59 females; mean age 21.9±11.

EFFECTS OF HIGH-DOSE VITAMIN C AND HYALURONIC ACID ON TENDON HEALING.

Objective: To assess the histopathologic and biomechanical effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) and high-dose vitamin C (VC) on rat Achilles tendon healing.

Methods: Forty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized to HA and VC and control groups with equal numbers. Each group was further divided into two subgroups to be sacrificed on Day 15 (n=8) and Day 30 (n=8).

Comparison of four parameters to assess acetabular dysplasia and acetabular dysplasia rates in primary hip osteoarthritis patients: A study in Turkish population.

Introduction: Hip osteoarthritis is an important orthopedic problem frequently observed in the elderly. Acetabular dysplasia (AD) is one of the pathologies that cause coxarthrosis. Nearly 20-45% of primary or idiopathic hip osteoarthritis is linked to AD.

Effects of low molecular weight heparin and rivaroxaban on rat Achilles tendon healing.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the histopathological and biomechanical effects of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and rivaroxaban, which are frequently used in orthopedic surgery for thromboembolic prophylaxis, on rat Achilles tendon healing.

Materials And Methods: In the study, 36 adult, male Sprague Dawley rats weighing between 300 g and 400 g were used. Three groups were formed including 12 rats in each.

Volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: A case report.

We present an 18 year-old patient with a volar dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Open reduction was performed through a dorsal incision. Because of the soft tissue interposition such as dorsal capsule, volar plate, dislocated extensor pollicis longus and brevis tendons, ruptured ulnar collateral ligament; open reduction, soft tissue and ligament repair are recommended for this type of thumb dislocations.

Is intramedullary nailing applicable for distal tibial fractures with ankle joint extension?

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the functional and radiographic results and treatment complications of AO/OTA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association) type 43C1 and C2 fractures treated with intramedullary nailing.

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 35 AO/OTA type 43C1 and C2 patients (26 males, 9 females; mean age 39.8±16.

Open Galeazzi fracture with ipsilateral elbow dislocation.

Combination of the Galeazzi fracture and dislocation of the elbow joint in same extremity is very rare. In this article, we report a 26-year-old male patient with a posterolateral dislocation of the elbow and ipsilateral volar type Galeazzi fracture. We performed closed reduction for the elbow dislocation during admission to the emergency department.

Comparison of the early period effects of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma on the Achilles tendon ruptures in rats.

Introduction: This study aims to histopathologically, biomechanically, and immunohistochemically compare the fourth-week efficiencies of local platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell (rBM-MSC) treatments of the Achilles tendon ruptures created surgically in rats.

Materials And Methods: The study included 35 12-month-old male Sprague Dawley rats, with an average weight of 400-500 g. Five rats were used as donors for MSC and PRP, and 30 rats were separated into MSC, PRP, and control groups (n = 10).

Migration of a toothpick along the flexor tendon sheath in a lower extremity.

The most common foreign bodies seen in the foot are sewing needles, toothpicks, glass, and materials such as sand or silica. Foreign bodies in the foot are usually embedded, and surgical exploration and removal is usually necessary. Penetrating foreign bodies in the foot-particularly of organic origin, like wood-can cause cellulitis, osteomyelitis, abscess formation, and pseudotumor formation.

Glomus tumor located in deltoid muscle.

Glomus tumors are benign soft tissue neoplasms arising from the glomus body, which are primarily found under the nail bed of the fingers. They are rarely located in other parts of the body. Only 8 cases of glomus tumors around the shoulder have been published in the literature.

Effect of platelet-rich plasma for treatment of Achilles tendons in free-moving rats after surgical incision and treatment.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate, both histopathologically and biomechanically, the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on surgically repaired Achilles tendon rupture recovery in rats.

Methods: The study included 25 17-month-old male Sprague-Dawley rats with an average weight of 500-550 g. Five rats were used as donors, while 20 rats were separated as PRP group (n=10) and control group (n=10).

Effects of hyaluronic acid (Hyalonect) on callus formation in rabbits.

Objective: Bone fragment and graft stabilization are important during reconstructive surgery of cases with comminuted fractures and bone defects. We examined the effect of Hyalonect surgical mesh on the healing dynamics of metaphyseal bone defects created in rabbit tibiae.

Methods: Approximately 5-mm defects were created on the anterior aspect of the proximal tibial metaphysis of 80 male rabbits.

[Acute myeloid leukemia diagnosed with soft tissue mass in the right thigh].

Myeloid sarcoma is a very rare solid tumor which frequently accompanies myeloproliferative disorders and consists of immature myeloid cells. A 47-year-old male patient admitted to our clinic with complaints of swelling and pain in the right thigh. After diagnosis of myeloid sarcoma was made with tru-cut biopsy, acute myeloid leukemia was diagnosed by hematology clinic as a result of peripheral smear and bone marrow biopsy.

A rare cartilaginous tumor in the phalangeal bone: enchondroma protuberans.

Enchondroma protuberans is a very rare benign cartilage tumor. Unlike intramedullary enchondromas; they originate from medulla and expands exophytically outside the cortex. We presenet a 19-year-old male patient with an enchondroma protuberans treated surgically, with excision and intramedullary curettage.

Bilateral asymmetric traumatic hip dislocation with bilateral acetabular fracture: case report.

Bilateral traumatic hip dislocation is a very rare condition. Simultaneous anterior and posterior traumatic dislocation of both hips is even more unusual. A case report of a bilateral asymmetrical hip joint dislocation with bilateral acetabular fracture in a 28-year-old man is presented.

Surgical treatment of mallet fractures by extension block Kirschner wire technique surgical treatment of mallet fractures.

Objective: We use the extension block Kirschner wire method that orginated from Ishigura to treat mallet fracture and evaluate its efficiency.

Methods: 38 patients were treated prospectively. Mean follow-up was 18 months and all patients evaluated radiologically and clinically according to Crawford's criteria.

Treatment of Neer Type 2 fractures of the distal clavicle with coracoclavicular screw.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of coracoclavicular screw fixation in displaced distal clavicular fractures.

Methods: Sixteen patients with Neer Type 2 displaced distal clavicle fractures were treated with open reduction and internal fixation. Fixation was performed using a coracoclavicular screw with washer application.

[Evaluation of soft tissue reactions to three nonabsorbable suture materials in a rabbit model].

Objectives: We evaluated the inflammatory reactions induced by three commonly used nonabsorbable suture materials in a rabbit model.

Methods: Three suture materials were tested: braided polyester suture (Ethibond), braided blend of polyester and polyethylene suture (FiberWire), and monofilament polypropylene suture (Polypropylene). Thirty-six rabbits were randomly allocated to three suture groups, equal in number.

The prevalence of absence of the palmaris longus: a study in Turkish population.

Introduction: It is well known that there is a wide variation in the reported prevalence of the palmaris longus (PL) absence in different ethnic groups. This prospective study was conducted to determine the prevalence of absence of PL and correlate it with gender and body side in Turkish population.

Method: In total, 1,350 randomly selected adult patients (675 men and 675 women) who admitted to our outpatient clinic were examined for the absence of PL using Schaeffer's test and Mishra's second test.

Skin traction in hip spica casting for femoral fractures in children.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the skin traction in hip spica casting when applied as the standard treatment for children with femoral shaft fractures.

Methods: A total of 207 patients with femoral fractures were treated with this method. The average age was 4.