Factors Associated with Femoral Neck Shortening After Closed or Open Reduction and Screw Fixation.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of femoral neck shortening (FNS) after the treatment of displaced and non-displaced femoral neck fractures with closed or open reduction internal fixation, and determine the independent factors associated with this condition.

Method: The study included 81 patients who underwent internal fixation by closed or open reduction with multiple screws between 2013 and 2018 due to femoral neck fracture (FNF) and were followed up for at least 1 year. Patients were divided into two groups as with and without FNS.

A comparison of clinical, radiological, and quality-of-life outcomes of double-plate internal and Ilizarov external fixations for Schatzker type 5 and 6 tibia plateau fractures.

Purpose: To compare clinical, functional, and radiological outcomes in patients with bicondylar tibial fractures treated with either double-plate or Ilizarov external fixation.

Methods: Patients with Schatzker type 5 and 6 tibial plateau fractures who were treated with double-plate (Group O) and Ilizarov external fixations (Group E) between March 2012 and April 2018 were selected. Demographic data and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative variables were analyzed and compared.

Splinting vs temporary external fixation in the initial treatment of ankle fracture-dislocations.

Background: To compare the efficacy, functional outcome, and complication frequency of splinting and external fixation in the initial treatment of ankle fracture-dislocations.

Method: Ankles with poor soft tissue conditions who underwent temporary stabilization due to using a splint or external fixator due to an ankle fracture-dislocation between 2012 and 2019 were retrospectively evaluated. Ankles were divided into two groups as the splint (n=69) and external fixator (n=48).

Reconstruction of the Achilles tendon using quadriceps tendon graft in bilateral xanthomas secondary to familial hypercholesterolemia: A case report.

Achilles tendon xanthomas are rarely seen masses that are highly associated with hyperlipidemia. They are manifested in two types: Xanthomas developed secondary to familial hypercholesterolemia and cerebrotendinous xanthomatoses. In this report, we present a case of bilateral Achilles tendon xanthoma secondary to familial hypercholesterolemia and resection along with a portion of the Achilles tendon.

[Outcomes of four distinct fixation methods in the conservative treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures].

Background: We evaluated four distinct fixation methods for the conservative treatment of neck fractures of the fifth metacarpal.

Methods: Patients in our clinics who were treated with non-surgical methods following closed reduction between 2008 and 2009 were evaluated prospectively. In this study consisting of 60 male patients, the following fixation methods were applied for four weeks: circular cast extending from the wrist to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint (Group A), circular cast covering semiflexed metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and DIP from the wrist to the DIP joint (Group B), circular self-adherent wrap covering metacarpal bones II-V, from the wrist to the DIP joint (Group C), and ulnar gutter splint covering semi-flexed IV-V MCP, proximal (PIP) and DIP joints (Group D).

Large diameter metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty for Crowe IV developmental dysplasia of the hip.

The short-term results of middle-aged patients with severe developmental dysplasia of the hip treated with subtrochanteric femoral shortening and cementless large diameter metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty were retrospectively evaluated. Clinical and radiological results of 15 hips of 13 patients with Crowe IV developmental dysplasia of the hip were enrolled in this study. The average follow-up period was 49 months (36-62 months).

[Use of vacuum-assisted closure in the topical treatment of surgical site infections].

Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the results of vacuum-assisted closure in the topical treatment of surgical site infections.

Methods: Vacuum therapy was performed in 17 patients (10 males, 7 females; mean age 60 + or - 20 years) using the VAC system (Vacuum-Assisted Closure, Kinetic Concept Inc) for the treatment of surgical site infections. Infective wounds were in the hip (n=6), crus (n=5), knee (n=3), sacrum (n=2), and hand (n=1).

The results of non-surgical treatment for unstable distal radius fractures in elderly patients.

Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate anatomical and functional results of non-surgical treatment for unstable distal radius fractures in the elderly.

Methods: Twenty-nine patients (7 males, 22 females; mean age 72+/-2 years) aged = or > 65 years were treated with closed reduction and short-arm circular casting for unstable distal radius fractures. According to the AO classification, all patients had type C fractures.

Open minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair with early rehabilitation: functional results of 25 consecutive patients.

Background: Various treatment techniques have been described for the treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture. However, there is no consensus among orthopaedic surgeons regarding the surgical technique and the postoperative rehabilitation program. Mid-term functional outcome results of the patients who had undergone open minimally invasive repair of fresh Achilles tendon ruptures followed by an early rehabilitation programme were evaluated.

[Management of osteoporotic pertrochanteric fractures with external fixation in elderly patients].

Objectives: We evaluated the results of osteosynthesis with external fixation for intertrochanteric hip fractures in elderly patients with a high anesthesia risk.

Methods: Fourteen ASA 4 patients (5 men, 9 women; mean age 75 years; range 65 to 81 years) with intertrochanteric hip fractures were treated with a unilateral external fixator under epidural anesthesia combined with mild sedation. According to the AO/OTA classification, six fractures were A1.