Comparison of the Locking Intramedullary Nailing, Single Plate and Double Plate Osteosynthesis in Treatment of Humerus Shaft Fractures.

Objective: To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes between patients treated with single plate osteosynthesis, double plate osteosynthesis, and antegrade locked intramedullary nailing (IMN) in treatment of humerus diaphyseal fractures.

Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Adiyaman University Training and Research Hospital, Adiyaman, Turkey, between 2014 and 2020.

Comparative Study of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) and Intramedullary Nailing (IMN) for Treating Extraarticular Distal Tibial Fractures: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes.

BACKGROUND Treatment of extra-articular distal tibial fractures is problematic owing to limited soft tissue cover, poor vascularity of the location, and adjacency to the ankle, and thus continues to be controversial. This study aimed to compare clinical and radiological outcomes in 69 patients with extra-articular distal tibia fractures treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) and an interlocking intramedullary nail (IMN). MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty-nine patients, with mean of age 39.

The effectiveness of fixation of hydroxyapatite-coated helical blade in preventing of the cut-out observed in treatment with proximal femoral nail of fractures of the femur intertrochanteric in elderly.

Background: This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of hydroxyapatite-coated (HA-coated) implants and other caput-collum implants in preventing cut-out observed in treatment with proximal femoral nail (PFN) of intertrochanteric femur fractures in elderly patients.

Methods: A total of 98 consecutive patients (56 males and 42 females; mean age: 79.42 (61-115) years) treated with three differ-ent PFNs for intertrochanteric femoral fractures were retrospectively examined.

Effectiveness of Iloprost in the Treatment of Bone Marrow Edema.

Background and objective Bone marrow edema (BME) is a rare condition caused by insufficient osseous blood supply and may result in severe pain that has adverse effects on patients' life. To date, various conservative treatments have been recommended for the treatment of BME, including analgesics, immobilization of the affected extremity, and iloprost infusion. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the effectiveness of parenteral iloprost therapy in the treatment of BME detected in different skeletal locations.

Comparison of various tendon repair techniques in extansor zone 3 injuries: an experimental biomechanical cadaver study.

Purpose: To compare five different repair techniques for extensor tendon zone III modified Kessler (MK), double-modified Kessler (DMK), modified Kessler epitendinous (MKE), double-modified Kessler epitendinous (DMKE), and running-interlocking horizontal mattress (RIHM) in terms of shortening, stiffness, gap formation, and ultimate load to failure.

Methods: A total of 35 human cadaver fingers were randomly assigned to five suture techniques with 7 fingers each and were tested under dynamic and static loading conditions.

Results: DMK was found to be superior over MK in terms of ultimate load to failure (36 N vs.

BLOOD CHROMIUM-COBALT LEVELS IN PATIENTS AFTER TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE RETINAL NERVE FIBER LAYER AND MACULAR GANGLION CELL COMPLEX.

Purpose: To study blood cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) levels in patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty and their effect on the retinal nerve fiber layer and macular ganglion cell complex.

Methods: One hundred patients who had undergone total knee arthroplasty and 50 healthy individuals who had no implants were included in the study. The patients were separated into two groups based on how long ago the prosthesis had been implanted (Group 1: 1 to 5 years; Group 2: 5 to 10 years).

Evaluation of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair results in patients with anterior greater tubercle cysts.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical results of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients with anterior greater tubercle cyst in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Methods: The cyst-present group comprised 38 patients with anterior greater tubercle cyst in MRI, and age- and sex-matched 30 patients without cyst in humeral head were included in the control group. The cystic group was divided into two groups, smaller than 5 mm (21 patients) and larger than 5 mm (17 patients), according to the cyst size.

Crescent Technique with Dual C-Shaped Reconstruction Plates for Posterior Acetabular Wall Fractures.

Here we have defined a novel technique for repairing posterior acetabular wall fractures called the "crescent technique," in which dual C-shaped reconstruction plates overlap at the distal ends and, if necessary, at the proximal ends. We also analyzed the efficacy and reliability of this method. This was a retrospective analysis of 27 patients undergoing the crescent technique.

The Effect of Kinesio Taping Versus Splint Techniques on Pain and Functional Scores in Children with Hand PIP Joint Sprain.

Due to the continual increase in the number of children engaging in sports today, physicians encounter finger injuries at an increasing frequency. This study sought to investigate the effectiveness of the method of Kinesio taping versus classic finger splint technique on pediatric patients with PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joint sprains of the fingers. This is a retrospective cohort study.

Prospective evaluation of preoperative and postoperative sleep quality in carpal tunnel release.

Sleep disturbance is a frequent symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of median nerve decompression on sleep quality of patients with this condition. The study sample consisted of 41 patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome who were admitted to our clinic and treated with open median nerve decompression.

Femur neck fracture in young adults, is it really an urgent surgery indication: retrospective clinical study.

Introduction: Femur neck fracture comprises a significant part of intracapsular femur fracture in the intracapsular area of proximal femur and it is mostly seen in elder people. However, these kinds of fractures may be seen in young adults. The present study aims to search factors that affect femoral neck fractures in young adults after surgery carried out by internal determination method.

Knee Pain and Functional Scores After Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Shaft Fractures Using a Suprapatellar Approach.

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of intramedullar nailing of the tibia using a suprapatellar (SP) approach with respect to pain and function of the knee.

Design: Prospective clinical investigation.

Setting: Academic level I trauma center.

Osborn wave in hypothermia and relation to mortality.

Background & Aim: The aim of this study was to compare hypothermia patients with and without an Osborn wave (OW) in terms of physical examination findings, laboratory results, and clinical survival.

Methods: The study was carried out retrospectively on hypothermic patients. The hypothermic patients were divided into two groups.

Learning Curve for Surgical Treatment of Acetabular Fractures: A Retrospective Clinical Study of a Practical and Theoretical Training Course.

BACKGROUND Surgical treatment of acetabular fracture and the anatomic reconstruction of the hip joint are difficult to achieve due to the complex pelvic anatomy, and surgical training requires a prolonged and steep learning curve. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an applied training course, including cadaveric dissection, for the surgical treatment of acetabular fractures. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective study included 35 patients who underwent surgical treatment for acetabulum fractures between 2012-2016.

The Irisin Hormone Profile and Expression in Human Bone Tissue in the Bone Healing Process in Patients.

BACKGROUND Whether or not there is a relationship between the newly-discovered irisin hormone and bone healing is not yet known. The aim of this study was to investigate what effect irisin hormone has on the bone healing process. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 21 adult patients with a diagnosed fracture of the lower extremity (femur or tibia).

Does the location of placement of meniscal sutures have a clinical effect in the all-inside repair of meniscocapsular tears?

Background: Meniscocapsular separation (MCS) is a lesion of the area which is attached from the peripheral section of the meniscus to the capsule and is seen less often than other meniscus injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate which of the different side applications of all-inside MCS repair of the meniscus was better in respect of clinical and functional results.

Methods: In this retrospective study, 53 patients with MCS pattern in their knee joints were treated with arthroscopic meniscus repair made with the all-inside method.

The effect of sodium hyaluronate-chondroitin sulfate combined solution on cartilage formation in osteochondral defects of the rabbit knee: an experimental study.

Objective: In focal cartilage lesions, multipotent mesenchymal stem cells in bone marrow are aimed to be moved into the defect area using subchondral drilling or microfracture method. However, repaired tissue insufficiently fills the defect area or cannot meet natural hyaline tissue functions, due to fibrous structure. We investigated the effect of a combined solution of sodium hyaluronate + chondroitin sulfate (HA+CS) administered intra-articularly after subchondral drilling on newly formed cartilage in rabbits with focal osteochondral defects.

Tibial Lengthening Using a Fixator-Assisted Lengthening Plate: A New Technique.

Background: There are many techniques that are used for limb lengthening. Lengthening a limb over a plate is an alternative choice used in children or when using an intramedullary nail is difficult.

Objectives: In this study, we presented a new technique for tibial lengthening using a monolateral external fixator over a lengthening plate.

Unicameral (simple) and aneurysmal bone cysts: the effect of insufficient curettage on recurrence.

Introduction: Curettage of the cyst and bone grafting are the most common methods used in the treatment of unicameral bone cysts (UBC) and aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC). Recurrence of these cysts is often associated with insufficient curettage of the cyst during surgery. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of insufficient curettage on recurrence in patients with UBC and ABC.

Can Achilles tendon be used as a new distal landmark for coronal tibial component alignment in total knee replacement surgery? An observational MRI study.

Background: In total knee arthroplasty, it is better to use more than one reference point for correct alignment of the components. By measuring the distances of Achilles tendon (AT) and other conventional landmarks from the mechanical axis in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the ankle, we aimed to demonstrate that, as a novel landmark which can help for correct alignment in the coronal plane, AT is a better option than other landmarks.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study was done on 53 ankle MRIs that met the criteria for inclusion to the study among 158 ankle MRIs.

Fixator-assisted tibial lengthening over a plate in a patient with sequelae of poliomyelitis.

There are many techniques for limb lengthening. Lengthening over a plate is an alternative choice of fixation in children or when nailing is difficult. We present a new technique for tibial lengthening with using a monolateral external fixator over a lengthening plate.

Repair of isolated horizontal meniscal tears with all-inside suture materials using the overlock method: outcome study with a minimum 2-year follow-up.

Background: This study aimed to consider the use of a meniscal repair in patients in order to close the horizontal cleavage extending up to the avascular zone. The hypothesis was to examine the clinical and arthroscopic outcomes following meniscal repair of degenerative horizontal cleavage tears with new-generation all-inside suture materials using the overlock method.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed a consecutive series of 55 patients which had a horizontal pattern, and finally, 27 patients with a horizontal tear only which required no additional intra-articular surgical intervention were included in the study.

Is there a relationship between fracture healing and mean platelet volume?

Objectives: Platelet volume has been defined to be a marker that shows thrombocyte activation and function and it is measured as mean platelet volume (MPV). MPV shows the mean volume of circulating thrombocytes and it is one of the routine parameters in complete blood count. Increased thrombocyte volume is associated with thrombocyte activation.

Preoperative and post-operative sleep quality evaluation in rotator cuff tear patients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the potential relationship between subjective sleep quality and degree of pain in patients with rotator cuff repair.

Methods: Thirty-one patients who underwent rotator cuff repair prospectively completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index, and the Constant and Murley shoulder scores before surgery and at 6 months after surgery. Preoperative demographic, clinical, and radiologic parameters were also evaluated.