Relationship of stump length with muscle strength, proprioception, and balance in patients with traumatic unilateral transfemoral amputation.

Background: Many factors affect the rehabilitation of lower limb amputation. One of these factors is the length of the stump.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of stump length with muscle strength, proprioception, and balance in patients with traumatic unilateral transfemoral amputation.

The relationship between falls and hip bone mineral density of paretic and nonparetic limbs after stroke.

Background: Poststroke osteoporosis, particularly of the hip, and an increased risk of fractures due to accidental falls are well known in people with stroke. Only a few of the current stroke guidelines recommend bone mineral density (BMD) measurements during follow-up in this population and measurements are often performed unilaterally.

Objectives: To compare femoral hip BMD between fallers and nonfallers among patients with stroke, while also assessing differences in balance, mobility, fear of falling, and exploring discrepancies between paretic and nonparetic sides within each group.

Assessment of isokinetic hip muscle strength and predictors in patients with lower limb amputation: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine isokinetic features and analyze significant predictors related to activity level of patients with lower limb amputation.

Patients And Methods: Forty-three male patients (mean age: 32.9±8.

Upper limb prosthetic prescription.

One of the most important parameters of prosthesis rehabilitation is to determine the most suitable prosthesis in patients with upper extremity amputation. When deciding on the prosthesis, the clinical features of the amputee should be highly matched with the predicted prosthesis. Prescribing the most suitable prosthesis and minimizing the mismatch can be possible with a detailed prosthetic evaluation.

Kinesiophobia and associated factors in patients with traumatic lower extremity amputation.

Objectives: The study aimed to demonstrate the level of kinesiophobia in patients with traumatic lower limb amputation (LLA) and to investigate the correlation between kinesiophobia and associated factors.

Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study included 52 male patients (mean age: 37.8±8.

Comparison of ultrasound-guided subacromial corticosteroid and ozone (O-O) injections in the treatment of chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: : The authors aimed to compare the effects of a one-time ultrasound (US)-guided subacromial corticosteroid injection and three-time ozone (O-O) injection in patients with chronic supraspinatus tendinopathy.

Methods: : Participants were randomly assigned to the corticosteroid group (n = 22) or ozone group (n = 22). Injections in both groups were administered into subacromial bursa with an US-guided in-plane posterolateral approach.

Comparison of thicknesses of talar cartilage, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius muscles between high-activity patients with unilateral traumatic transtibial amputation and nonamputated individuals: A clinical and sonographic study.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the thicknesses of intact talar cartilage, tibialis anterior (TA), gastrocnemius medialis (GCM), and gastrocnemius lateralis (GCL) muscles of traumatic unilateral transtibial amputees with that of nonamputated individuals by ultrasound and to investigate the relationship between cartilage and muscle thickness measurements with clinical parameters.

Methods: Thirty-six patients with unilateral traumatic transtibial amputation, and 36 age-matched, sex-matched, and body mass index-matched nonamputated controls were included in this cross-sectional study. Subjects' talar cartilage, TA, GCM, and GCL muscle thickness measurements were performed using musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Outcomes and predictors of stress among Turkish family caregivers of patients with acquired brain injury.

Objective: This study examined family caregiver stress and factors predicting the stress among caregivers of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Methods: Sixty caregivers of patients with ABI took part in this study. All participants completed assessments of Caregiver Strain Index, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS).

The effect of neuropathic pain on quality of life, depression levels, and sleep quality in patients with combat-related extremity injuries.

Purpose: There is limited research on the effects of neuropathic pain (NP) on quality of life, depression levels, and sleep quality in patients with combat-related extremity injuries. This study evaluated whether patients with combat-related extremity injuries with and without NP had differences in quality of life, sleep quality, and depression levels.

Methods: A total of 98 patients with combat-related extremity injuries, 52 with NP and 46 without, were included in this cross-sectional study.

Validity and reliability of Turkish transcultural adaptation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility.

Background: Amputee-specific, self-assessment mobility scales are essential to evaluate mobility in lower-limb amputees.

Objectives: To evaluate the validity and reliability of a Turkish translation and adaptation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility.

Study Design: This is a validation study.

The use of myoelectric prosthesis in a sample of veterans with unilateral upper extremity amputation: prosthesis satisfaction and quality of life.

Aims: To determine the relationship between clinic and prosthesis-related characteristics and psychosocial adjustment, activity restriction, satisfaction with the prosthesis and quality of life in myoelectric prosthesis users with upper limb amputation.

Methods: Thirty patients with myoelectric prosthesis users with upper limb amputation took part in this study. The patients' demographic and clinical information were recorded.

A comparison of two different prosthetic feet on functional capacity, pain severity, satisfaction level and quality of life in high activity patients with unilateral traumatic transtibial amputation.

Aim: Prescribing optimal prosthetic feet to ensure successful rehabilitation is difficult since there are no generally established clinical guidelines based on objective data. The aim of the study was to compare functional capacity, pain intensity, satisfaction level and quality of life (QoL) of high activity patients with unilateral transtibial amputation using non-articulated carbon foot (non-articulating ankle, NAA) with those of using carbon foot with hydraulic ankle (articulating hydraulic ankle, AHA).

Methods: Forty-two patients (21 with NAA and 21 with AHA) with unilateral transtibial traumatic amputation from tertiary rehabilitation center were participated in this cross-sectional study.

Perception of pain in patients with adolescent cerebral palsy: self report or parent's report.

Purpose: To compare mothers' report on children's pain with patients' own reports and to explore the prevalence, intensity, localisation and the effect of pain on daily living activities of adolescents with CP.

Materials And Methods: A total of 75 adolescent with CP (34 females and 41 males) and their mothers were included in this cross-sectional study. Demographical and clinical characteristics were recorded.

Assessment of lower limb peripheral nerves with ultrasound in patients with traumatic amputation.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the sciatic nerve (SN), common peroneal nerve (CPN), and tibial nerve (TN) by ultrasound in patients with traumatic lower limb amputation (LLA) and to examine the possible relationship between ultrasonographic and clinical findings.

Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study included a total of 33 male patients (mean age: 36.6±8.

The effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy in the treatment of post-stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain: a prospective randomized controlled study.

To evaluate clinical and ultrasonographic efficacy of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) accompanied by partial thickness rotator cuff tear (PTRCT). The study was designed as a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Patients with HSP accompanied by PTRCT (n = 44) were randomly assigned to HILT and control groups.

Gülhane lower extremity amputee rehabilitation protocol: A nationwide, 123-year experience.

Amputation, one of the oldest known surgical procedures, causes many physical, mental and sociological problems. With its 123 years of experience, Gülhane has a special knowledge and experience, particularly in amputation. The main purpose of this protocol is to reveal the steps to be followed in individuals with lower extremity amputation.

Sonographic Predictors in Patients with Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: To evaluate the sonographic findings of soft tissues more comprehensively, to investigate the relationship between sonographic pathologies and clinical features, and to determine the predicted factors that may interfere with the most common sonographic findings in patients with hemplegic shoulder pain (HSP) .

Methods: Sixty-four consecutive stroke patients with HSP admitted to inpatient clinic were included in this cross-sectional study. Demographic, clinical, and sonographic findings were recorded.

Factors affecting functional outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury sequelae: Our single-center experiences on brain injury rehabilitation.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effect of rehabilitation on functional level of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and to examine the associated factors on functional gain in this patient population.

Patients And Methods: Between October 2010 and November 2015, a total of 71 patients (63 males, 8 females; mean age 26.6±8.

Musculoskeletal pain and symptoms in pregnancy: a descriptive study.

Background: Pregnancy-induced hormonal and physiologic changes increase the risk of musculoskeletal problems in pregnancy. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive look at the musculoskeletal pain and symptoms experienced during pregnancy.

Methods: A total of 184 women (mean age 30.