The Treatment Method and Results of Percutaneous Pinning and Dynamic External Fixator Application for Unstable Distal Radius Fractures.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to present the results of patients with unstable distal radius fracture treated with closed reduction and percutaneous fixation followed by application of the Pennig dynamic wrist fixator to allow early wrist motion.

Methods: Twenty-five patients diagnosed with distal radius fracture and treated with closed reduction and percutaneous fixation followed by application of a dynamic wrist fixator were included in the study. There were 15 (60%) male and 10 (40%) female patients.

MID-LONG TERM RESULTS OF MANIPULATION AND ARTHROSCOPIC RELEASE IN FROZEN SHOULDER.

Objective: Surgical treatment options should be discussed in cases of frozen shoulder, which is usually treated in a conservative manner. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of manipulation and arthroscopic release in cases of frozen shoulder which resisted conservative treatment.

Methods: A total of 32 patients who underwent manipulation and arthroscopic capsular release in 34 shoulders were included in the study.

Isolated HAGL lesion after arthroscopic Bankart repair in a professional soccer player.

Post-traumatic anterior shoulder instability commonly occurs following an avulsion of capsulolabral complex from glenoid (Bankart lesion) or rarely after humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligaments (HAGL lesion). Arthroscopic Bankart repair offers high success rates of healing. However, trauma following the treatment may cause implant failure or re-avulsion of the treated tissue.

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head after hip arthroscopy.

We report a case of a 61-year-old woman who underwent hip arthroscopy for a labral tear. The acetabular labrum was resected arthroscopically. Three months later, magnetic resonance imaging showed avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

Results of open reduction and plate osteosynthesis in comminuted fracture of the olecranon.

Hypothesis: Using radiologic and clinical results, we studied the outcome of patients who underwent open reduction and plate osteosynthesis for comminuted olecranon fractures.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively studied 18 patients (5 women [27.8%] and 13 men [72.

The results of surgical treatment for posttraumatic heterotopic ossification and ankylosis of the elbow.

Objectives: Heterotopic ossification which may develop following elbow injuries or elbow surgery may result in complete loss of elbow functions. We evaluated the results of surgical treatment for ankylosis of the elbow due to posttraumatic heterotopic ossification.

Methods: The study included seven patients (6 males, 1 female; mean age 36 years; range 23 to 55 years) who developed heterotopic ossification and ankylosis of the elbow joint following surgical treatment of high-energy fractures in the circumference of the elbow.

Radiographic and functional results of osteosynthesis using the proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures.

Objectives: We evaluated the radiographic and functional results of the proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) system in patients with unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures.

Methods: The study included 45 patients (25 women, 20 men; mean age 72 years; range 27 to 97 years) who underwent osteosynthesis using the PFNA for unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures. The fractures were in the right hip in 25 patients, and in the left hip in 20 patients.

The results of open reduction and screw or K-wire fixation for isolated type II radial head fractures.

Objectives: We evaluated the functional and radiographic results of patients treated with open reduction and screw or K-wire fixation for isolated Mason type II radial head fractures.

Methods: The study included 21 patients (14 men, 7 women; mean age 36 years; range 25 to 58 years) who were treated with open reduction followed by mini screw (n=11) or K-wire (n=10) fixation for isolated type II radial head fractures. Functional results were evaluated using the modified Morrey functional rating index.

[Long-term radiographic complications following treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures with the proximal femoral nail and effects on functional results].

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate radiographic complications occurring after treatment of unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures with the Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) and their effect on functional results.

Methods: The study included 35 patients (23 women, 12 men; mean age 71 years; range 62 to 111 years) who were treated with the PFN for unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures. According to the AO classification, there were 12 type AII-1, 12 AII-2, 3 AII-3, 3 AIII-1, 5 AIII-3 fractures.

[Osteoid osteoma of the coronoid process causing flexion contracture of the elbow].

Osteoid osteoma is one of the benign osteoblastic lesions that causes chronic pain. Diagnosis may be delayed in juxta-articular lesions in which characteristic radiographic findings may not be present, resulting in limited joint motion. A 23-year-old patient presented with a complaint of pain in the right elbow of one-year history.

Unrecognized anterior compartment syndrome following ankle fracture surgery: a case report.

A 35-year-old male sustained a lateral malleolar fracture while playing football. The fracture was treated by open reduction and internal fixation with a tourniquet. The next day, the patient returned with pain and swelling of the ankle and was admitted again to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of cellulitis.

[An unusual complication after syndesmotic injury: retrotibial heterotopic ossification].

A 27-year-old male patient sustained an isolated syndesmotic injury in the right ankle following a fall. His complaints subsided gradually within the first six weeks of conservative treatment. At the end of the third month, he returned to follow-up with posterior ankle pain.

[The effectiveness of functional bracing in the conservative treatment of humeral diaphyseal fractures].

Objectives: We evaluated the effect of functional bracing on union and functional results in the conservative treatment of humeral diaphyseal fractures.

Methods: The study included 38 patients (21 males, 17 females; mean age 34.8 years; range 20 to 63 years) who were treated with functional bracing for humeral diaphyseal fractures.

[Glenohumeral instability and arthrosis].

Although the development of arthrosis is rare following shoulder dislocations, it represents a significant problem if it develops after surgery for shoulder instability. The incidence of arthrosis may be decreased by correct diagnosis of the instability and appropriate surgical technique. However, should it occur, shoulder arthroplasty should be considered.

[Subacromial impingement syndrome: pathogenesis, clinical features, and examination methods].

Although subacromial impingement syndrome is the most common cause of shoulder pain with a specific diagnosis, it is not the only cause of pain in the anterosuperior aspect of the shoulder. Appreciation of the pathophysiology plays a key role in the diagnosis and management of this syndrome. The purpose of this paper is to review some essential aspects of pathogenesis, physical examination, and diagnosis in the light of the current literature.

Failure strength of bioabsorbable interference screws: effects of in vivo degradation for 12 weeks.

We investigated the effect of in vivo degradation for 6-12 weeks on the fixation strength of polylactide bioabsorbable interference screws. Ten bioabsorbable interference screws were used to fix the patellar tendon autograft in ten live sheep knees, which were equally divided into two groups and killed in the 6th or 12th week. The control group consisted of four cadaveric knees.

[Surgical treatment of tibial plateau fractures].

Objectives: This study was designed to determine surgical indications in tibial plateau fractures and to evaluate the effect of surgical treatment on the outcome.

Methods: Forty patients (12 women, 28 men; mean age 39 years; range 18 to 75 years) underwent surgical treatment for 41 tibial plateau fractures. Final evaluations included 37 patients (38 knees).

Vertebral osteomyelitis after cardiac surgery.

Background: Mediastinitis after open-heart surgery is a serious complication that has a decreasing incidence but still a significantly high mortality rate. Back pain may develop during the course of treatment for mediastinitis, and this should suggest vertebral osteomyelitis in the differential diagnosis. Diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis may be difficult because of the insidious onset and delayed diagnosis, and treatment may result in serious neurologic compromise and even death of the patient.

[Long-term results of olecranon fractures treated with tension-band wiring technique].

Objectives: We evaluated the long-term results of olecranon fractures treated with tension-band wiring (Zuggurtung) technique.

Methods: The study included 41 patients (28 males, 13 females; mean age 48 years; range 20 to 85 years) who underwent tension-band wiring osteosynthesis for olecranon fractures. The involved side was the right in 25 patients, and the left in 16 patients.

Magnetic resonance imaging of tuberculous spondylitis.

The clinical and imaging findings of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of tuberculous spondylitis were retrospectively analyzed to assess the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and determine the different patterns of spine involvement. Fifty-three patients with plain radiographs and MRI of the entire spinal column were included in the study. Sagittal T1- and T2-weighted MRIs of the entire spine and axial T1- and T2-weighted MRIs at the levels of interest were retrospectively evaluated.

[A case of a ganglion cyst originating from the hip joint and surgical outcome].

Ganglion cysts are the most common soft tissue tumors of the hand, wrist, and foot. However, those originating from the hip joint are not so frequent. This case report presents a 36-year-old woman who complained of pain in the right groin.

[Mechanical strength of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement on Day 0 and Day 15: a biomechanical study with Surgical Simplex P and teicoplanin].

Objectives: To determine the maximum amount of a specific antibiotic added to 40 g acrylic bone cement in terms of the effect on mechanical properties of the bone cement on Day 0 and after antibiotic release on Day 15.

Methods: In an experimental design, eight teicoplanin doses (0, 400 mg, 800 mg, 1200 mg, 1600 mg, 2000 mg, 3200 mg and 4000 mg) were added to bone cement (Surgical Simplex P). Specimens were prepared using the third generation cementing technique to determine the compressive strength and four-point bending strength according to ASTM and ISO standards, respectively.

[A case of bilateral unicameral bone cyst of the calcaneus and surgical outcome].

Bilateral unicameral bone cysts of the calcaneus are extremely uncommon. A sixteen-year-old female presented with bilateral heel pain. Conventional radiographs and computed tomography showed cystic lesions and cameral cystic formation.

[The results of open surgical release in carpal tunnel syndrome and evaluation of follow-up criteria].

Objectives: We evaluated the results of open surgical release in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and assessed the necessity of a clinical scoring system and electromyography (EMG) in the postoperative follow-up.

Methods: The study included 24 wrists of 15 patients (9 females, 6 males; mean age 49.2 years; range 23 to 70 years) in whom a diagnosis of CTS was made by clinical examination and EMG.

Effect of diclofenac sodium on union of tibial fractures in rats.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often used for 7 to 10 days after fracture because of their effects on bone metabolism. This study evaluated the effect of diclofenac sodium, administered at clinical dosage and duration, on bone union. Fifty-four male Wistar rats were randomly and equally divided into three groups: control, diclofenac 1 mg, and diclofenac 2 mg.