Tibiofibular Relationships of the Normal Syndesmosis on Axial Computed Tomography in the Turkish Population.

Objective: Computed tomography (CT) is superior to plain radiography for evaluating ankle syndesmosis, but anatomical variations can affect the measurements. This study aimed to assess the radiologic parameters of the incisura fibularis and the factors that could affect these parameters.

Materials And Methods: Lower-extremity CT angiography images were used to evaluate the morphology of the incisura fibularis, anterior and posterior tibiofibular distance, longitudinal and transverse length of the distal fibula, length and depth of the incisura fibularis notch, tibiofibular clear space, tibiofibular overlap, and fibular rotation.

Which design tolerates rotational mismatch better in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: fixed or mobile bearing?

Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is an effective method for the treatment of medial compartment osteoarthritis. However, appropriate surgical tech- nique and optimum implant positioning are crucial for a satisfactory outcome. This study aimed to demonstrate the relation between the clinical scores and the alignment of the components in UKA.

Effect of clinical and radiological parameters on the quality of life in adult patients with untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the factors that affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients in adulthood. We investigate the effect of clinical and radiological parameters on the SRS-22 results.

Methods: A total of 286 untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients at adult age between April 2021 and April 2022 who were admitted to our clinic were included in the study.

Long-term Functional Difference between the First and Second Knees in Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Objective: To compare the long-term functional results of the first and second knees in simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty.

Study Design: Descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey from January 2003 to December 2010.

The factors that affect blood loss in intertrochanteric fractures treated with proximal femoral nail in the elderly.

Purpose: Intertrochanteric femur fractures (IFF) is one of the biggest health problems in elderly population and mostly treated by proximal femoral nails. Although it is done in less invasive technique this method can cause higher blood loss than expected and subsequent allogenic blood transfusions. In this study, we aimed to investigate the factors that were related to the blood loss in proximal femoral nail fixation of IFF including patients' ongoing anticoagulant treatments.

Functional outcomes of internal fixation of scapula fractures due to high-velocity gunshot injuries.

Background: Open fractures of the scapula are relatively rare and only a few studies are interested in this subject. This study aims to demonstrate the results of internal fixation of open scapula fractures due to gunshot injuries.

Materials And Methods: Eight patients who had open scapula fractures and were treated by internal fixation through the conventional Judet approach included in this study.

Results of quadratus femoris muscle pedicle bone grafting (Meyers' procedure) in the management of ununited femoral neck fractures.

Purpose: Femoral neck fractures in young patients are associated with increase complication risk. The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of quadratus femoris muscle pedicle grafting in the treatment of ununited femoral neck fractures.

Methods: This study includes 16 patients with ununited femoral neck fractures treated with quadratus femoris muscle pedicle graft.

Is staged management with immediate conversion of external fixation to retrograde intramedullary nailing for combat-related Gustilo Type III supracondylar femur fractures safe and reliable method?

Introduction: Femur fractures due to bomb explosions and gunshots in battlefield require osseous stabilization as quickly as possible to expedite emergent conditions. İmmediate external fixation is the initial procedure as usual with planned early conversion to definitive treatment. The purpose of the current study is to determine the results of the early retrograde intramedullary nailing in combat-related injuries.

Pelvic Incidence as a Prognostic Factor in Coccydynia.

Aim: To evaluate the pelvic incidence (PI) of coccydynia patients treated by different methods and to determine whether it is a risk factor or a prognostic factor.

Material And Methods: Patients who were treated for coccydynia were evaluated retrospectively, and 110 patients were enrolled. Spinopelvic parameters were measured by using Surgimap software, and the position of the coccyx was evaluated according to the Postacchini classification.

Intramedullary elastic nailing of the displaced radial neck fractures in children.

Objective: The aim of this study was to report the clinical and radiological results of 11 patients with Judet type 3 severely displaced radial neck fractures, who were treated with intramedullary elastic nail fixation with the help of percutaneous K-wire reduction maneuver (Métaizeau technique).

Methods: A total of 11 children (4 boys and 7 girls with a mean age of 7.7 (6-10) years) with Judet type 3 radial neck fractures were treated in our clinic between February 2013 and August 2015.

A randomized-controlled trial of prolotherapy injections in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of prolotherapy injections for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Material And Methods: Between October 2014 and October 2015, 60 patients with symptomatic chronic plantar fasciitis were randomly divided into two groups, as control (n=31) and prolotherapy (n=29) groups. In the prolotherapy group, ultrasound-guided prolotherapy injections into the plantar fascia up to five different points were performed three times every 21 days.

An analysis of orthopaedic theses in Turkey: Evidence levels and publication rates.

Background: The aim of this study was to present characteristics and publication patterns of studies arise from orthopedic theses obtained from National Thesis Center; database in terms of publication years, study types, topics, level of evidence between 1974 and 2014.

Methods: Firstly, National Thesis Center database was searched for orthopedics and Traumatology theses. The theses, which their summary or full text were available were included in the study.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a review of the current literature.

Objective: To review the current literature on the use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO₂) therapy in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH).

Search Strategy: We searched PubMed, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EMBASE, Web of Science, Academic Search Complete, CINAHL and MEDLINE through April 2015. We hand-searched relevant textbooks, conference proceedings and the reference lists of review articles and clinical studies

Study Eligibility Criteria: Randomized controlled trials (RCT) and observational studies (cohort study, case-control study, case series) that reported the outcome of patients who received HBO₂therapy for ONFH were included.

Comparison of two main treatment modalities for acute ankle sprain.

Objective: Acute ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in emergency departments. Immobilization is widely accepted as the basic treatment modality for acute ankle sprains; however, immobilization method remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to compare two treatment modalities: splint and elastic bandage for the management of acute ankle sprains.

Spinal Tuberculosis.

Spinal tuberculosis (TB) is a significant form of TB, causing spinal deformity and paralysis. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for avoiding multivertebral destruction and are critical for improving outcomes in spinal TB. We believe that appropriate treatment method should be implemented at the early stage of this disease and that the Gulhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi classification system can be considered a practical guide for spinal TB treatment planning in all countries.

Comparison of two treatment strategy for Lenke I adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

The aim of the study study is to determine whether bilateral pedicle screw placement and posterior only spinal fusion improves sagittal correction parameters compared to alternate posterior segmental fixation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. 49 patients with Lenke Type 1 main thoracic curves who underwent single stage posterior only instrumentation and spinal fusion at a single center were retrospectively evaluated according to coronal radiological parameters. Patients divided into two groups of treatment strategy.