Stigma assessment scale for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A new tool for spine deformity stigma evaluation.

Purpose: Stigma is the negative attitudes towards an illness or difference. The literature lacks detailed scales specifically addressing stigmatization in AIS. This study aimed to develop Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Stigma Assessment Scale (AIS-SAS) to measure stigmatization in AIS patients.

Relationship between peroneus longus tendon graft thickness and anthropometric variables: a radiographic study using ultrasonography.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of anthropometric measurements for two-stranded peroneus longus tendon (PLT) graft thickness using ultrasonography MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective study was conducted on 204 healthy volunteers (102 males and 102 females) aged 18-40 years. Anthropometric measurements were recorded, including height, weight, body mass index (BMI), fibular length, calf circumference, and ankle circumference. The Tegner Activity Scale (TAS) was used to assess activity levels.

Increased Involvement of Staphylococcus epidermidis in the Rise of Polymicrobial Periprosthetic Joint Infections.

Background: In this study, we aimed to analyze the temporal distribution of polymicrobial periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs), while also evaluating the patient risk factors associated with these infections following total joint arthroplasty at our institution across 2 distinct periods.

Method: This retrospective cross-sectional study evaluated 259 patients who had knee or hip PJI from 2001 to 2006 and 2018 to 2022. A PJI was diagnosed using the 2018 International Consensus Meeting criteria.

Randomized Trial of Single-Incision Midurethral Sling and Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension: Postoperative Surgical Outcomes and Complications.

Study Objective: Various retropubic and midurethral sling techniques have shown high cure rates in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study aimed to compare single-incision midurethral sling (SIMS) and laparoscopic Burch colposuspension (LBC) procedures in patients with SUI in terms of the effectiveness, patient satisfaction, surgical complications and results.

Design: This is a prospective randomized study.

Effects of hexagonal boron nitride on mechanical properties of bone cement (Polymethylmethacrylate).

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of adding hexagonal boron nitride at four different concentrations to polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement, which is commonly used in orthopedic surgeries, on the mechanical properties and microarchitecture of the bone cement.

Materials And Methods: The study included an unaltered control group and groups containing four different concentrations (40 g of bone cement with 0.5 g, 1 g, 1.

A Randomised Trial on the Effects of the Addition of Uterosacral Ligament Plication to Pectopexy Operation on Anatomical Restoration and Female Sexual Functions.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The objective was to determine whether the addition of uterosacral ligament plication to pectopexy for pelvic organ prolapse increases anatomical improvement and female sexual functioning.

Methods: This is a prospective randomised study. Forty patients who underwent laparoscopic pectopexy (LP) and laparoscopic pectopexy with uterosacral ligament plication (LPUSL) were included in the study.

Management of Giant Cell Tumors in Hand and Foot.

The aim of this study is to determine the treatment modalities and clinical characteristics of 12 patients diagnosed with giant cell tumor (GCT) of the hand and foot. The clinical findings, treatment modalities, and treatment failures of 12 patients with giant cell tumors of the hand and foot bones between 2007 and 2018 years were evaluated retrospectively. The average age at diagnosis was 29.

Decision tree-based data mining approach for the evaluation of survival in primary malignant bone tumors: A surveillance, epidemiology and end results database study.

Purpose: This study aimed to conduct a large-scale population-based study to understand the epidemiological characteristics of Primary Malignant Bone Tumors (PMBTs) and determine the prognostic factors by concurrently using the classical statistical method and data mining methods.

Methods: Patients included in this study were extracted from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database: "Incidence-SEER Research Data, 18 Registries, Nov 2020 Sub". Patients with unclassified and incomplete information were excluded.

In-Wall Imaging for the Reconstruction of Obstacles by Reverse Time Migration.

In this paper, the reverse time migration (RTM) method is applied to the single-frequency reconstruction of embedded obstacles in a wall to perform an introductory study for in-wall imaging. The aim is to determine the geometrical properties of an object embedded in a wall by the use of an information function provided via the RTM method. The method is based on the computation of that information function separately at each point on a reconstruction domain.

Intermittent pedicle screw application provides better kyphosis restoration in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis for Lenke type 1 and type 2 curves.

Purpose: There is still no consensus on the optimum pedicle screw density required for the desired thoracic kyphosis restoration in adolescent idiopathic surgery (AIS). The aim of this study to evaluate the effect of pedicle screw density on thoracic kyphosis restoration in AIS surgery.

Methods: The data of 106 patients from two centers that operated for Lenke type 1 and 2 AIS were retrospectively reviewed.

The combined use of carbon nanotubes with synthetic ceramics enhances posterolateral fusion: an experimental study in a rat spinal fusion model.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/ HA-tricalcium phosphate (TCP) composite in a posterolateral spinal fusion model.

Methods: At first, CNTs and CNTs/HA-TCP composites were prepared. Twenty adult male Sprague Dawley rats were randomized into four groups with five rats in each group.

Surgical outcomes of extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma.

Background: Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EMC) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma. The aim of this study is to present the results of the patients we treated with the diagnosis of EMC as an oncology reference center.

Methods: Information on 13 patients diagnosed with EMC between 2006 and 2018 was retrospectively reviewed.

What is the clinical and functional effect of performing suspension arthroplasty with abductor pollicis longus tendon slip to carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis of the thumb?

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the clinical, radiological, and functional results of trapeziectomy, ligament reconstruction and suspensionplasty surgery with abductor pollicis longus (APL) tendon slip autograft to thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2011 and June 2017, a total of 25 hands of 25 patients (4 males, 21 females; mean age: 63.6±5.

Prognostic significance of the preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio patients with giant cell tumor of bone.

Objective: To evaluate the prognostic significance of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in giant cell tumor of bone (GCT).

Methods: The patients with GCT were identified in the hospital records and pre-treatment complete blood count results were acquired retrospectively. Whether preoperative NLR lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values had prognostic significance in predicting recurrence was evaluated by Receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis.

Outcomes of the Surgical Treatment of Periprosthetic Fractures Around the Knee with Locking Plates: A Single Centre Experience.

Introduction: Surgical treatment options for periprosthetic fractures (PPF) include internal fixation with plate, intramedullary nailing and revision arthroplasty. We aimed at evaluating the surgical outcomes of patients who we had treated PPF with locking compression plates (LCP).

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients with PPF after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) between 2009 and 2016 were included in to the study.