Avoiding iatrogenic radial nerve injury during humeral fracture surgery: a modified approach to the distal humerus.

Objective: Our aim was to assess the results of posterior retraction technique to prevent iatrogenic radial nerve injury during humeral fracture surgery.

Methods: Seventy-two patients who underwent surgery for a distal humerus fracture between 1996 and 2002 were reviewed. These 72 patients comprised Group 1.

Gait symmetry in patients with unilateral partial hip arthroplasty.

Objectives: In this study gait deviations symmetry and asymmetry in patients with unilateral partial hip arthroplasty was determined.

Patients And Methods: Gait characteristics and time since operation (11.9+/-6.

The effect of prophylactic dose of a low molecular weight heparin on skin wound healing of rats.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of prophylactic dose of a low molecular weight heparin, enoxaparin, on skin wound healing of rats.

Methods: Forty rats were used for the study. Rats were randomly assigned to two equal groups.

Timing of surgical treatment for type III supracondylar humerus fractures in pediatric patients.

Background: Type III supracondylar humeral fracture is a common cause of emergency hospitalization among children requiring surgical treatment. The configuration of the internal fixation material, surgical technique, and optimal timing of surgery (TS) have always been popular topics of debate. The TS in uncomplicated cases is usually determined by surgeons.

Manifestations and management of osteochondromas: a retrospective analysis of 382 patients.

Osteochondromas represent the most common primary bone tumours; they reportedly represent 20-50% of all benign bone tumours and 10-15% of all bone tumours. Malignant transformation is their most severe complication. However, deformities and interference with major joint function are the most frequent complaints in patients with hereditary multiple osteochondroma.

Assessment of quality of life in children after successful treatment of hip dysplasia as compared with normal controls.

Objective: To document the quality of life of children who have been treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) within the first 3 years of life successfully after a minimum follow-up period of 2 years, and compare their results with healthy age-matched children.

Methods: Thirty patients with DDH treated between 1998 and 2002 in Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey and 19 age-matched healthy controls were included in this study with the approval of the ethical committee. The mean follow up period was 56.

[Selection of treatment modalities in children with chronic osteomyelitis].

Objectives: We evaluated clinical and follow-up findings and treatment methods of pediatric patients with chronic osteomyelitis.

Methods: The study included 22 children (14 boys, 8 girls; mean age 8+/-7 years) who were treated for chronic osteomyelitis. Infection sites were the femur, tibia, ulna, and radius in 11, 8, 1, and 2 patients, respectively.

Lengthening procedures of small bones of foot and foot stump.

Foot length discrepancy may result from congenital or acquired causes. If the absence of the foot is more proximal than the metatarsal level, push off and foot resilience will be disturbed and rapid walking and spring will be awkward. Those patients have to be fitted with a prosthesis extending above the ankle to the distal leg.

Carpal tunnel release: using a short vertical incision above the flexor crease of the wrist.

Background: Numerous surgical incision techniques have been used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. The advantages and disadvantages of each are a matter of debate. However, the technique should be cost effective and also decrease the amount of time needed before the patient can return to work.

Fibular lengthening procedure: treatment for lateral instability of the ankle caused by fibular insufficiency in Melnick-Needles syndrome.

The Melnick-Needles syndrome (MNS) is a rare bone dysplasia with characteristic clinical and radiologic diagnostic findings. The diagnosis of MNS was made for the patient reported in this paper clinically and radiologic confirmation was done afterwards. Her left fibula was shorter than the right one.

Conservative treatment in intra-articular fractures of the distal radius: a study on the functional and anatomic outcome in elderly patients.

Fractures of the distal radius are common among elderly patients. Although the indications for surgical treatment are clearly defined, there are patients who will not consent to an operation, even when it is indicated. Inevitably, these cases will require conservative treatment.