Cemented Versus Uncemented Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures: National Shoulder Arthroplasty Data from Türkiye.

Background: This study evaluated national trends in cemented and uncemented reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) for proximal humerus fractures using a comprehensive national surgical database. This study aimed to compare RSA used in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures with the literature and to determine the country's trend.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the health records of individuals aged ≥ 18 years who underwent RSA for proximal humerus fractures between 2016 and 2022.

Evaluation of pituitary function and metabolic parameters in patients with traumatic maxillofacial fractures.

Purpose: This study was designed to assess the pituitary functions of patients with traumatic maxillofacial fractures and compare the results with healthy controls.

Methods: Thirty patients (mean age, 38.14 ± 14.

Evaluation of growth hormone deficiency in women with unexplained infertility.

Purpose: Growth hormone (GH) has been recognized to play a regulatory role in female reproduction. It has been reported that infertile GH deficient patients regained fertility after GH replacement. The frequency of GH deficiency is not established in patients diagnosed with unexplained infertility.

The Efficacy of Biofeedback Therapy in Patients with Solitary Rectal Ulcer and Dyssynergic Defecation.

Background: The treatment of solitary rectal ulcer (SRU) is challenging and controversial; generally, no response to conventional treatments can be obtained, particularly in patients with dyssynergic defecation (DD). We assessed the efficiency of biofeedback therapy (BFT) in patients who did not respond to conservative treatments and had coexistence of SRU and DD.

Methods: BFT responses, as well as anorectal manometry and rectoscopy results of 20 patients with the coexistence of SRU and DD, were assessed.

An important tool in lymphedema management: validation of Turkish version of the lymphedema breast cancer questionnaire.

Purpose: This study aimed to perform the psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of the Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Questionnaire (LBCQ).

Methods: Patients with BCRL ( = 50) received a Turkish version of the following measurement tools: Lymphedema Functioning, Disability, and Health Questionnaire (Lymph-ICF), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (Quick DASH), LBCQ and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI-20). Patients without BCRL ( = 50) completed only the Turkish LBCQ.

Incidence, Risk Factors, and Treatment of Proximally Migrated Pancreatic Stents.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and treatment strategies of proximally migrated pancreatic stents.

Materials And Methods: The data of 626 sessions of 421 patients with pancreatic duct stenting were retrospectively analyzed between 2010 and 2018, and patients with proximally migrated stents were included in the study.

Results: Of 626 stents examined, 77 migrated proximally (12%).

Spectroscopy analysis of endometrial metabolites is a powerful predictor of success of embryo transfer in women with implantation failure: a preliminary study.

Objective: To investigate whether prior endometrium spectroscopy predicts the success of embryo transfer in patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF).

Materials And Methods: Twenty women with RIF who were scheduled for IVF-ET and six fertile women were included the study. All women with RIF and fertile controls underwent endometrium spectroscopy before embryo transfer.

Long-term neuroendocrine consequences of traumatic brain injury and strategies for management.

: Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are reported to cause neuroendocrine impairment with a prevalence of 15% with confirmatory testing. Pituitary dysfunction (PD) may have detrimental effects on vital parameters as well as on body composition, cardiovascular functions, cognition, and quality of life. Therefore, much effort has been made to identify predictive factors for post-TBI PD and various screening strategies have been offered.

Comparison of oral dydrogesterone and vaginal micronized progesterone for luteal phase support in intrauterine insemination.

This study aims to compare the pregnancy outcomes of vaginal micronized progesterone capsules with oral dydrogesterone in subjects with unexplained subfertility who are undergoing IUI in conjunction with ovarian stimulation by using rFSH. A total of 432 patients with unexplained subfertility who underwent IUI in conjunction with ovarian stimulation were enrolled in this retrospective study. Patients were randomized into two groups: (1) dydrogesterone or (2) vaginal micronized progesterone capsules, for luteal phase support.

Transient endocrinologic problems in the newborn period.

Many transient endocrinologic disorders are frequently seen in newborn period. Early diagnosis and treatment is important for babies. In this article, transient endocrinopathy of newborn and relevant literature were reviewed.

Pituitary dysfunction due to sports-related traumatic brain injury.

Purpose: After traumatic brain injury was accepted as an important etiologic factor of pituitary dysfunction (PD), awareness of risk of developing PD following sports-related traumatic brain injury (SR-TBI) has also increased. However there are not many studies investigating PD following SR-TBIs yet. We aimed to summarize the data reported so far and to discuss screening algorithms and treatment strategies.

Surgical versus conservative treatment following acute rupture of the Achilles tendon: is there a pedobarographic difference?

Introduction: Controversy remains regarding the optimal treatment method and postoperative rehabilitation of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. In this study, pedobarographic assessments of surgical and conservative treatments were compared.

Material And Methods: A prospective assessment was made of 16 patients (eight surgical, eight conservative) and eight healthy controls using a plantar pressure measurement system.

Reducing Intra-articular Hemarthrosis After Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by the Administration of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: A significant proportion of surgeons use intra-articular drains after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Hemarthrosis and pain adversely affect the functional outcomes of ACL reconstruction in the early postoperative period.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of administering tranexamic acid (TXA) to minimize knee joint hemarthrosis and associated pain.

Femoral Revision Using the Wagner SL Revision Stem: A Single-Surgeon Experience Featuring 11-19 Years of Follow-Up.

Seventy-four revisions of the femoral component featuring placement of a Wagner stem in 74 patients operated upon between 1995 and 2003 were reviewed. Clinical evaluation, radiological assessment, and survival analysis of revision stems were conducted. The mean follow-up duration was 14.

Reducing blood loss in simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty: combined intravenous-intra-articular tranexamic acid administration. A prospective randomized controlled trial.

Background: We asked whether tranexamic acid (TXA) administration could reduce blood loss and blood transfusion requirements after simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study examined the role of a novel method of TXA administration in TKA.

Methods: TXA was administered as a bolus dose of 15 mg/kg 10 min before the inflation of the tourniquet on the first side.

Comparison of bone tissue trace-element concentrations and mineral density in osteoporotic femoral neck fractures and osteoarthritis.

Purpose: This study examined the role of trace elements in osteoporosis by comparing the trace-element concentrations in bone and the radiographic bone density and bone mineral density (BMD) of patients with osteoporotic femur fractures and osteoarthritis.

Patients And Methods: The study enrolled 30 patients operated on for proximal femoral fractures after falls, and another 30 patients undergoing hip arthroplasty at the same center for hip osteoarthritis. Bone samples were obtained during the surgical procedures.