Publications by authors named "U O Kasman"
Comparison of Arthroscopic Microfracture and Retrograde Subchondral Drilling in the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of Talus.
Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two treatment methods, microfracture and retrograde subchondral drilling, for patients with osteochondral lesions of the medial talus during ankle arthroscopy.
- A total of 28 patients were analyzed, with 16 undergoing microfracture and 12 receiving retrograde drilling, and both groups showed similar postoperative outcomes as measured by the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM).
- The conclusions indicated that both treatment methods are effective for smaller osteochondral lesions (less than 1.5 cm²), with retrograde subchondral drilling being a viable alternative that yields reliable clinical results.
Purpose Of The Study: The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes and complications associated with intramedullary and transverse K-wire fixations of 5th metacarpal neck fractures.
Material And Methods: Patients who were operated for 5th metacarpal neck fractures between 2019 and 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. Regarding the surgical treatment methods, patients were assessed by dividing them into two groups.
Is Tenderness of Medial Malleolus Circumference a Sign of Syndesmosis Injuries?
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Syndesmosis injuries are found in about 10% of ankle fractures, and the condition of the deltoid ligament influences surgical decisions for these injuries.
- The study analyzed 38 patients with Weber B ankle fractures to see how tenderness around the medial malleolus relates to syndesmosis injuries, using scores for pain and functionality.
- Results showed no significant difference in patient scores based on whether a syndesmosis screw was used, but there were notable differences in medial clear space values and tenderness between the groups, suggesting that tenderness does not definitively indicate a syndesmosis injury.
Background Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is an important risk factor for non-traumatic graft failure and revision surgery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. If a tibial posterior slope is an important factor for graft failure after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, does it affect clinical outcomes? This study aimed to evaluate the association between PTS and clinical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Material and methods Patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendons in the clinic were evaluated retrospectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Although the prognosis of spinal cord injury without radiographic evidence of abnormality (SCIWORA) depends on the severity of the initial neurological damage, most patients with American Spinal Injury Association impairment scale grade D are expected to recover fully.
Case Presentation: An 85-year-old patient with SCIWORA and urinary incontinence, who did not produce the expected response to rehabilitation, displayed the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system findings together. Conventional radiography, computed tomography, and even magnetic resonance imaging were unable to explain this complicated neurological condition thoroughly.