The efficacy of the Bogota Bag technique for wound closure in limb fasciotomy patients: a prospective cohort study.

Purpose: Fasciotomy is a surgical procedure that involves the incision of fascial compartments in the body to relieve pressure, prevent tissue damage, and maintain blood flow. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Bogota Bag technique in closing fasciotomy wounds in patients with lower limb compartment syndrome.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted between October 2022 and October 2023 to document our experience in employing the Bogota Bag technique for fasciotomy closure.

Characterization and mapping of upper extremity fractures in children by a tertiary hospital quarantine and post-quarantine period.

Objectives: This study aims to categorize and map the incidence and patterns of upper extremity fractures in children during and after novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine and to identify changes in the demographic characteristics and mechanisms of these fractures.

Patients And Methods: Between April 2020 and April 2022, a total of 3,549 upper extremity fractures occurring in 1,028 pediatric patients (682 males, 346 females; median age: 7 years; range, 0 to 18 years) were retrospectively analyzed. Those who presented between the dates of April 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021 (quarantine) were included in Group 1, whereas those who presented between April 1, 2021 and April 2, 2022 (post-quarantine) were included in Group 2.

Combining Innovative Techniques: Total Extraperitoneal Approach in Orthopedic Surgery (O-TEP) and Percutaneous Both Column Screw (BCS) Fixation Technique in a Geriatric Acetabular Fracture Case.

The concepts of both column fixation corridor (BCFC) and both column screws (BCS) along with the orthopedic total extraperitoneal approach (O-TEP) are highly innovative approaches in orthopedic surgery. However, the orthopedic literature lacks sufficient studies on these topics, indicating a significant gap. This case report aims to highlight how combining these innovative techniques can facilitate the use of BCFC and BCS in the treatment of acetabular fractures with O-TEP, thereby enhancing the feasibility of endoscopic techniques.

Can The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) be used to predict mortality in patients with necrotizing fasciitis?

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the impact of mortality and morbidity indices on the diagnosis and prognosis of patients suffering from necrotizing fasciitis.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 41 patients (26 females, 15 males) with necrotizing fasciitis (NF). The SII (Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index) was computed using the formula SII = (P × N)/L, where P, N, and L measure the counts of peripheral platelets, neutrophils, and lymphocytes, respectively.

Fluroscopy-assisted transiliac antegrade lag screw placement technique in both columns of acetabulum: A novel procedure.

The use of pelvic osseous fixation corridors and lag screw fixation in acetabular and pelvic surgery has gained popularity, especially with the recent development of intraoperative imaging and navigation techniques. However, advanced intraoperative imaging and navigation techniques require technical equipment and are costly. Therefore, traditional fluoroscopic techniques still maintain their importance.

Which external fixation method is better for the treatment of tibial shaft fractures due to gunshot injury?

Introduction: The present study aimed to evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes of AO type monolateral external fixator (AO-EF) and Ilizarov type external fixator (I-EF) in definitive fixation of tibial shaft fractures due to gunshot injury.

Hypothesis: Patients undergoing I-EF would have faster fracture healing with the help of early weight-bearing and the functional scores would be better compared to AO-EF.

Material And Methods: The study consisted of 76 (67M, 9F) patients who underwent surgery between 2010 and 2016 for tibial shaft fracture due to low-velocity gunshot injury (LVGI).

The Influence of Lumbar Modifiers on Functional and Radiological Outcomes in the Brace Treatment of Lenke Type 1 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Background: Brace treatment prevents the progression of scoliosis and reduces surgical treatment rates. However, the efficacy of brace treatment varies depending on the patient's age, gender, curve magnitude and type, structure of the curve, and patient compliance at the beginning of treatment.

Methods: Between January 2009 and April 2015, 106 Lenke type 1 AIS consecutive patients (69 females, 37 males) who were treated with a brace were examined in three groups according to Lenke classification lumbar modifiers.

Importance of lowest instrumented vertebra on clinical and radiological outcomes in patients with Lenke type 3C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a minimum 4-year follow-up.

The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the most appropriate distal fusion level in terms of clinical results and radiological changes in Lenke 3C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Between June 2010 and May 2014, a total of 90 consecutive patients who underwent surgery for Lenke 3C AIS were divided into three groups as L2, L3, and L4 according to the fusion levels and compared in terms of functional and radiological outcomes. Patients were evaluated with Scoliosis Research Society 22 (SRS 22) and the Oswestry disability index (ODI) at the final follow-up.

Comparison of the two types of bioresorbable barriers to prevent intra-abdominal adhesions in rats.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two absorbable film barriers, polylactic acid and sodium hyaluronate-carboxymethyl cellulose, in preventing postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions, inflammation, and fibrosis in an animal model.

Methods: Forty Wistar albino rats were grouped as polylactic acid, sodium hyaluronate-carboxymethyl cellulose, and control. All rats underwent laparotomy with subsequent cecal wall abrasion and abdominal wall injury.

Evaluation of nutritional risk on admission to the general surgery department.

Background: "Risk Screening 2002" screening index, advised by European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism in 2003, is gradually being used in surgery clinics.

Methods: "Nutritional Risk Screening 2002" was applied in order to evaluate the nutritional status of the patients administered to the department by the staff doctors of the clinic who were trained on standard nutritional education and the use of NRS-2002 between 15 June 2005 and 10 March 2006. The patients having "Nutritional Risk Screening 2002" score 3 were considered as nutritionally under risk.

Effect of polylactic acid film barrier on intra-abdominal adhesion formation.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of an absorbable polylactic acid film barrier in preventing postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions, inflammation, and fibrosis in an animal model.

Methods: Thirty Wistar albino rats were divided into treatment and control groups. All rats underwent laparotomy with subsequent cecal wall abrasion and abdominal wall injury.