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Çetinkaya İ, Kuru Çolak T, Saka S, Korkmaz MF. Respiratory function and respiratory muscle strength in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform 2024; 12:635-641. [PMID: 38329601 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00819-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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PURPOSE It was aimed to analyze the relationship of the respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength, magnitude of the curvature, angle of trunk rotation (ATR) and brace-wearing duration in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). METHODS Sixty patients with AIS (43 females), with maximum Cobb angles between 20° and 66° were included in the study. ATR values were measured with a scoliometer. Respiratory function parameters (forced vital capacity [FVC], forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV1], FEV1/FVC ratio, peak expiratory flow [PEF]) and respiratory muscle strengths (maximum inspiratory pressure [MIP] and maximum expiratory pressure [MEP]) were measured by combined spirometry. RESULTS There was a negative significant correlation between maximum Cobb angle and ATR with respiratory function parameters except for PEF and FEV1/FVC (r = -0.258-0.441; p = <0.001-0.047). There was a moderate negative correlation between ATR with MIP (cmH2O) (r = -0.377; p = 0.003) and MEP (cmH2O) (r = -0.362; p = 0.005). On the other hand, no correlation was found between brace-wearing duration with respiratory functions, maximum Cobb angle and brace-wearing duration with respiratory muscle results. CONCLUSION The results of this study showed that, respiratory functions were normal or mildly affected, and respiratory muscle strengths were weak in AIS. Increased Cobb angle and ATR negatively affected respiratory function; increased ATR was associated with decreased inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength. It is extremely important to carefully evaluate the respiratory system and to know the variables that affect respiratory functions and respiratory muscle strength in achieving optimum recovery in the holistic treatment of individuals with scoliosis.
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- İrem Çetinkaya
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Haliç University, 5. Levent Mahallesi, 15 Temmuz Şehitler Caddesi, No: 14/12, 34060, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Haliç University, 5. Levent Mahallesi, 15 Temmuz Şehitler Caddesi, No: 14/12, 34060, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Çetinkaya İ, Kuru Çolak T, Korkmaz MF, Aydoğan M. The effect of spinal range of motion on functional balance, quality of life, and perception of appearance in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after posterior spinal fusion surgery. Ir J Med Sci 2023:10.1007/s11845-023-03563-8. [PMID: 37943401 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03563-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Spinal fusion, which is widely used in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), limits the movements of the vertebral column. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between spinal mobility in the postoperative period with functional balance, quality of life, and perception of appearance in individuals with AIS. METHODS Thirty patients with AIS who underwent posterior spinal fusion surgery 1 to 3 years ago were included in the study. A universal goniometer was used to measure a spinal range of motion (ROM), functional reach test for functional balance, Scoliosis Research Society-30 (SRS-30) for quality of life, and Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ) for perception of appearance. RESULTS Surgical fusion length was significantly correlated with movements in the sagittal and transverse planes (r = - 0.383-[- 0.608]; p = < 0.001-0.037). Except for spinal left rotation, there was a significant positive correlation between functional balance level and ROM results (r = 0.374-0.523; p = 0.003-0.42). The SRS-30 total score correlated significantly with all other ROM measures except for rotations (r = 0.434-0.574; p = 0.00-0.016). SAQ total data correlated significantly with all ROM measurements (r = - 0.553-[- 0.395]; p = 0.002-0.031). CONCLUSIONS In AIS, limitation of movement in the coronal, sagittal, and transverse planes is observed after fusion surgery. Spinal ROM is affected by the level of fusion performed at surgery. Postoperative spinal limitation of motion adversely affected functional balance, quality of life, and perception of appearance. We believe that comprehensive rehabilitation approaches that improve postoperative range of motion and increase functionality are important for optimal postoperative recovery.
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- İrem Çetinkaya
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Haliç University, 5. Levent Mahallesi, 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cd. No: 14 / 12, Istanbul, Eyüpsultan, 34060, Turkey.
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Prof. Dr Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Advanced Spine Surgery Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Emsey Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bazancir Z, Talu B, Korkmaz MF. Postoperative rehabilitation versus early mobilization following scoliosis surgery: A single-blind randomized clinical trial. J Orthop Sci 2023; 28:308-314. [PMID: 34922807 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND To compare the effect of five days of intensive postoperative rehabilitation and early mobilization following scoliosis surgery. METHODS Forty adolescent patients who had undergone scoliosis surgery were randomly allocated into a rehabilitation group (RG, n = 20) and a mobilization group (MG, n = 20). The RG received five days of intensive exercise program and early ambulation, the MG received five days of a standard gait training and early ambulation. The patients were evaluated for severity of pain using a visual analog scale, thorax mobility with the thoracic mobility index, balance with the functional reach test, walking distance with the 2-min walk test, and quality of life with the Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire. The length of hospital stay was recorded. RESULTS The RG was favored over the MG for improvements from 0 to 1 week for pain. Improvements from 0 to 1 week were significantly better in the RG than the MG group for thorax mobility, balance, and walking distance. Quality of life scores improvements from 0 to 1 week were significantly better in the RG group than in the MG group. The length of hospital stay was significantly shorter in the RG group. CONCLUSION Five days of intensive postoperative rehabilitation were superior to early mobilization in reducing the length of hospital stay, and in improving physical and functional outcomes following scoliosis surgery.
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- Zilan Bazancir
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Inonu University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Malatya, Turkey.
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- Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Korkmaz MF, Parlakpinar H, Erdem MN, Ceylan MF, Ediz L, Samdanci E, Kekilli E. The therapeutic efficacy of dexpanthenol on sciatic nerve injury in a rat model. Br J Neurosurg 2020; 34:397-401. [PMID: 32297525 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1749984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate histopathological, functional and bone densitometry examinations of the beneficial effects of dexpanthenol (DEX) on nerve regeneration in a rat model of peripheral nerve crush injury.Methods: Thirty adult Sprague-Dawley rats were divided equally into three groups. A crush injury was simulated in all rats by clamping the right sciatic nerve for one minute. In group 1, one day before the surgical procedure, 500 mg/kg DEX administered via intraperitoneally (ip) was initiated and continued three times in a week during the experiment period as 28 days. In group 2, rats received a dose of 10 mg/kg DEX to investigate possible effects of DEX alone. Group 3 served as the control (sciatic nerve injury) and was not given any drugs.Results: Performance was significantly lower in group 3 compared to the drug treatment groups during the rotarod test (30 rpm and 40 rpm) (p < 0.05). After a while, the rats which were able to remain on the rod was significantly lower in group 3 during the acceleration test (p < 0.05). Hot plate latency test results in group 3 were significantly lower when compared to the other groups (p < 0.05).Conclusion: DEX appears to be useful as a supportive clinical agent for the treatment of pain and nerve damage.
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- Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Medeniyet University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Van YY University School of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Cüneyt Kırkıl
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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Arslan A, Çuglan B, Özkurt B, Utkan A, Korkmaz MF, Koca TT, Sevimli R. Is it Possible to Recover Cardiac Functions After Total Knee Arthroplasty? Open Orthop J 2018; 12:261-268. [PMID: 30123375 PMCID: PMC6062906 DOI: 10.2174/1874325001812010261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis lead a less active life than their healthy peers. It is well known that insufficient physical activity is the most common cause of chronic diseases. However, there is not enough research to enlighten the effect of increased functional capacity on cardiac functions after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to investigate whether the orthopedic surgeons can predict that the patients will be healthier after TKA in terms of cardiac functions or not? Methods 109 patients who underwent TKA were prospectively followed for one year. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and short form 36 (SF-36) surveys, BMI measures, average step count per day, the six-minute walking test (6MWT), the Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST) and Doppler echocardiography were performed both in the preoperative and postoperative period. Results After TKA, there was a substantial improvement in terms of WOMAC and SF36 survey scores. The average step count increased from 2199.6±690.8 steps/day to 4124.3±1638.8 steps/day. 6MWT and FTSST improved significantly as well. The average brisk walking time was 174.23±95.11 minutes/week. The means of early and late mitral inflow velocity ratios (E/A and Em/Am ratios) increased from 0.71±0.12 to 0.77±0.13 and from 0.66±0.13 to 0.76± 0.15 at the first year follow-up visit, respectively (p<0.001). Conclusion In the first year, objective physical capacity measures increased together with the expected improvements in disease-specific and generic measures. After TKA, left ventricular diastolic functions may be considered to have recovered in the light of the healing signs via echocardiography.
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- Aydın Arslan
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Elite İstanbul Medical Center,Istanbul Gelisim University,Istanbul,Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Silivri Medical Park Hospital,Bahcesehir University,Istanbul,Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, SBU,Ankara,Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, SBU,Ankara,Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, SBU,Ankara,Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,Turgut Ozal Medical Center,Malatya,Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, SBU,Ankara,Turkey
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Kirkil C, Aygen E, Korkmaz MF, Bozan MB. QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY USİNG BAROS SYSTEM. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 31:e1385. [PMID: 30133677 PMCID: PMC6097161 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020180001e1385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is currently the most frequently performed bariatric procedure in Turkey. The goal of weight reduction surgery is not only to decrease excess weight, but also to improve obesity related comorbidities and quality of life (QoL). AIM To evaluate the impact of LSG on patient quality of life, weight loss, and comorbidities associated with morbid obesity according to the updated BAROS criteria. METHODS Eleven hundred thirty-eight adult patients were undergone to LSG by our bariatric surgery team between January 2013 and January 2016. A questionnaire (The Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System - BAROS) was published on social media. The data on postoperative complications were collected from hospital database. RESULTS Number of respondants was 562 (49.4%). Six of 1138 patients(0.5%) had leakage. All patients who had leakage were respondants. The overall complication rate was 7.7%. After a mean period of 7.4±5.3 months(1-30), mean excess weight loss was 71.3±27.1% (10.2-155.4). The respondants reported 772 comorbidities. Of these, 162 (30%) were improved, and 420 (54.4%) were resolved. The mean scores for QoL were significantly increased after LSG (range, p<0.05 to <0.001). Of the 562 patients, 26 (4.6%) were classified as failures; 86 (15.3%) fair; 196 (34.9%) good; 144 (25.6%) very good, and 110 (19.6%) excellent results according to the updated BAROS scoring system. CONCLUSION LSG is a highly effective bariatric procedure in the manner of weight control, improvement in comorbidities and increasing of QoL in short- and mid-term.
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- Cüneyt Kirkil
- Department of Surgery, Firat University Medical Faculty
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- Department of Surgery, Firat University Medical Faculty
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- Department of Surgery, Turkish Ministry of Health Medical Sciences University, Elazig Training and Research Hospital, Elazig, Turkey
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Objective This study was performed to determine the most common causes, locations, and treatments of metastasizing primary tumors through evaluation of patients with metastatic bone tumors who were admitted to our clinic. Methods In total, 96 patients with metastatic bone tumors who were admitted to our clinic from 2000 to 2016 were included in the study. Results The breast (30 patients, 31.3%) and lung (18 patients, 18.8%) were the most commonly metastasized primary organs. The femur was the most commonly metastasized bone. Conclusions Bone tumors in patients of advanced age are, unless otherwise proven, considered to be metastatic, and the development of specific diagnostic and treatment algorithms is needed. Clinicians should attempt to improve the general condition of patients with tumors exhibiting bone metastasis to increase the patients’ quality of life by providing early mobilization. Thus, appropriate patient selection and proper internal fixation are essential.
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- Resit Sevimli
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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Karakaplan M, Görmeli G, Korkmaz MF, Ergen E. [Gluteal compartment syndrome developing after nephrectomy and incisional hernia surgery]. Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi 2017; 28:50-54. [PMID: 28291440 DOI: 10.5606/ehc.2017.43636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Gluteal compartment syndrome is a rather rare syndrome often leading to severe sequelae, sepsis, renal failure, and even death due to delayed diagnosis. Establishing early diagnosis is essential to prevent complications associated with ischemia. In this article, we report a 56-year-old male patient who developed gluteal compartment syndrome after incisional hernia and nephrectomy surgery in lateral decubitus position. Gluteal muscle insufficiency developing after fasciotomy and Trendelenburg gait improved within two years.
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- Mustafa Karakaplan
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical Faculty of İnönü University, Turgut Özal Medical Center, 44000 Malatya, Turkey.
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Karakaplan M, Ergen E, Görmeli G, Korkmaz MF, Elmalı N. Bilateral Achilles Tendon Xanthomas in a Patient with Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis A Case Report. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2017; 107:85-89. [PMID: 28271939 DOI: 10.7547/15-085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is a rare, autosomal recessive, lipid storage disease with accumulation of cholestanol in most tissues, particularly in the Achilles tendons. We described a 23-year-old female patient who had progressive painfull swelling of both Achilles tendons due to cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis. We performed surgery on both-side Achilles tendon tumors. Wide degenerative areas of the tendons were resected, and the flexor hallucis longus tendon was harvested and transferred to reconstruct motion function.
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- Mustafa Karakaplan
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Inönü University Medical School, Malatya, Turkey
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- Elazig Kovancilar State Hospital, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Inönü University Medical School, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Inönü University Medical School, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Görmeli G, Korkmaz MF, Görmeli CA, Adanaş C, Karataş T, Şimşek SA. Comparison of femur intertrochanteric fracture fixation with hemiarthroplasty and proximal femoral nail systems. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2016; 21:503-8. [PMID: 27054643 DOI: 10.5505/tjtes.2015.96166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with proximal femoral nail (PFN) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BPH) in elderly patients. METHODS A total of one hundred and forty-three patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures treated surgically between January 2008 and January 2012 were included into the study. Patient demographics, type of fracture according to Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) classification, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification system scores; type of surgical procedure (BPH or PFN), operative details, complications and follow-up scores (Harris Hip Score [HHS]; Mean Mobility Score [MMS]) were recorded. RESULTS The preoperative characteristics of the patients in both PFN and BPH groups were similar. BPH had higher operation times, blood loss in operation and mortality rates (p<0.005). Reoperation times were higher in PFN group (p<0.005). There were no differences with regard to the HHS and the reduction in MMS at the last follow-up with a 30.4 (10.9) months follow-up (p>0.05). CONCLUSION Although both PFN and BPH had satisfactory outcomes in surgically treated patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures, we recommend intertrochanteric femur fractures in the elderly tobe treated with PFN; which is an effective and appropriate treatment modality with less surgery related trauma and lower mortality rates.
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- Gökay Görmeli
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Van Training and Research Hospital, Van, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Malatya State Hospital, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, American Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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Korkmaz MF, Parlakpınar H, Ceylan MF, Ediz L, Şamdancı E, Kekilli E, Sağır M. The Effect of Sildenafil on Recuperation from Sciatic Nerve Injury in Rats. Balkan Med J 2016; 33:204-11. [PMID: 27403391 DOI: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2016.14701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Severe functional and anatomical defects can be detected after the peripheral nerve injury. Pharmacological approaches are preferred rather than surgical treatment in the treatment of nerve injuries. AIMS The aim of this study is to perform histopathological, functional and bone densitometry examinations of the effects of sildenafil on nerve regeneration in a rat model of peripheral nerve crush injury. STUDY DESIGN Animal experiment. METHODS The study included a total of thirty adult Sprague-Dawley rats that were divided into three groups of ten rats each. In all rats, a crush injury was created by clamping the right sciatic nerve for one minute. One day before the procedure, rats in group 1 were started on a 28-day treatment consisting of a daily dose of 20 mg/kg body weight sildenafil citrate given orally via a nasogastric tube, while the rats in group 2 were started on an every-other-day dose of 10 mg/kg body weight sildenafil citrate. Rats from group 3 were not administered any drugs. Forty-two days after the nerve damage was created, functional and histopathological examination of both sciatic nerves and bone densitometric evaluation of the extremities were conducted. RESULTS During the rotarod test, rats from group 3 spent the least amount of time on the rod compared to the drug treatment groups at speeds of 20 rpm, 30 rpm and 40 rpm. In addition, the duration for which each animal could stay on the rod throughout the accelerod test significantly reduced in rats from group 3 compared to rats from groups 1 and 2 in the 4-min test. For the hot-plate latency time, there were no differences among the groups in either the basal level or after sciatic nerve injury. Moreover, there was no significant difference between the groups in terms of the static sciatic index (SSI) on the 42(nd) day (p=0.147). The amplitude was better evaluated in group 1 compared to the other two groups (p<0.05). Under microscopic evaluation, we observed the greatest amount of nerve regeneration in group 1 and the lowest in group 3. However, this difference was not statistically significant. Moreover, there was no significant difference in the bone mineral density (BMD) levels among the groups. CONCLUSION We believe that a daily single dose of sildenafil plays an important role in the treatment of sciatic nerve damage and bone healing and thus can be used as supportive clinical treatment.
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- Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İnönü University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, İnönü University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İnönü University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University School of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, İnönü University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, İnönü University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, İnönü University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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Korkmaz SA, Korkmaz MF, Poyraz M. Diagnosis of breast cancer in light microscopic and mammographic images textures using relative entropy via kernel estimation. Med Biol Eng Comput 2015; 54:561-73. [DOI: 10.1007/s11517-015-1361-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2014] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Korkmaz MF, Erdem MN, Karakaplan M, Görmeli G, Selçuk EB, Maraş Z, Karataş T. [Comparison of lateral deltoid splitting and deltopectoral approaches in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures]. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2015; 21:113-8. [PMID: 25904272 DOI: 10.5505/tjtes.2015.74150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fractures of the proximal humerus that limit function are quite common. The objective of this retrospective study was to compare deltoid splitting and deltopectoral approaches by using the same fixation method. METHODS Eighty-six patients who underwent surgical treatment between September 2005 and July 2011 were included into the study group. Deltoid splitting approach was used by exploring the axillary nerve on Group A patients as described by Codman, and deltopectoral approach was used on Group B patients. Group A consisted of a total of fifty-six patients of whom twenty-two were male and thirty-four were female patients, with a mean age of 62.5 years (range, 26 to 90 years). Group B consisted of a total of thirty patients of whom fourteen were male and sixteen were female patients, with a mean age of 54.8 years (range, 24 to 84 years). PHILOS plate system was utilized as an internal fixation tool in all patients. Functional results and complications of the two groups were compared using Constant scores. RESULTS It was observed that humeral head and tubercular fragment reduction were better with lateral deltoid splitting approach, and Constant shoulder scores were higher in the early stages (66.8-57.4 consecutively; p>0.05). DISCUSSION Deltoid splitting approach, especially with AO/ASIF B and C type fractures, enables reduction and plate fixing under 270 degree control of the proximal humerus without forceful retraction and soft tissue damage, providing easy access to posterior tubercular fragment. Compared to deltopectoral approach, patients treated with deltoid splitting approach achieved higher Constant scores at an earlier stage. Lateral deltoid splitting approach, by exploring the axillary nerve, is a useful surgical technique which provides an expansive and multi-dimensional control without risking the deltoid muscle function and the axillary nerve.
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- Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kolan International Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Family Physcian, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Malatya State Hospital Ministry of Health, Malatya, Turkey
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Korkmaz SA, Poyraz M, Bal A, Binol H, Özercan IH, Korkmaz MF, Aydin AM. New methods based on mRMR_LSSVM and mRMR_KNN for diagnosis of breast cancer from microscopic and mammography images of some patients. IJBET 2015. [DOI: 10.1504/ijbet.2015.072930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The goal of this study was to report the results of selective open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the posterior malleolus with a posterolateral approach and to compare the results of the 2 techniques. METHODS We prospectively evaluated 40 patients who underwent posterior malleolar fracture fixation between 2008 and 2012. The patients were treated with a posterolateral approach. We assigned alternating patients to receive plate fixation and the next screw fixation, consecutively, based on the order in which they presented to our institution. Fixation of the posterior malleolus was made with lag screws in 20 patients and a buttress plate in 20 patients. We used American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, range of motion (ROM) of the ankle, and radiographic evaluations as the main outcome measurements. The mean follow-up was 38.2 (range, 24-51) months. RESULTS Full union without any loss of reduction was obtained in 38 of the 40 patients. We detected a union with a step-off of 3 mm in 1 patient in the screw group and a step-off of 2 mm in 1 patient in the plate group. At the final follow-up, the mean AOFAS score of the patients regardless of fixation type was 94.1 (range, 85-100). The statistical results showed no significant difference between the patients regardless of the fixation type of the posterior malleolus in terms of AOFAS scores and ROM of the ankle (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Good (AOFAS score of 94/100) and equivalent (within 3 points) results were obtained using the 2 techniques (screws or plate) for fixation after open reduction of posterior malleolar fragments. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, prospective case series.
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- Mehmet Nuri Erdem
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International Kolan Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anadolu Medical Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bosphorus Spine Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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Korkmaz MF, Erdem MN, Disli Z, Selcuk EB, Karakaplan M, Gogus A. Outcomes of trochanteric femoral fractures treated with proximal femoral nail: an analysis of 100 consecutive cases. Clin Interv Aging 2014; 9:569-74. [PMID: 24729697 PMCID: PMC3979686 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s59835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose In this study, we aimed to report the results of a retrospective study carried out at our institute regarding cases of patients who had suffered proximal femoral fractures between January 2002 and February 2007, and who were treated with a proximal femoral nail. Materials and methods One hundred consecutive cases were included in the study. A case documentation form was used to obtain intraoperative data including age, sex, mechanism of injury, type of fracture according to Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) classification and the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ (ASA) physical status classification (ASA grade). Clinical and radiographic examinations were performed at the time of admission and at the 6th week; subsequent visits were organized on the 3rd month, 6th month, and 12th month, and in patients with longer follow-up and annually postoperatively. The Harris score of hip function was used, and any change in the position of the implants and the progress of the fracture union, which was determined radiologically, was noted. Results The mean age of the patients was 77.66 years (range: 37–98 years), and the sex distribution was 32 males and 68 females. Seventy-three fractures were reduced by closed means, whereas 27 needed limited open reduction. The mean follow-up time for the study group was 31.3 months (range: 12–75 months). Postoperative radiographs showed a near-anatomical fracture reduction in 78% of patients. The Harris hip score was negatively correlated with the ASA score and patient age. No cases of implant failure were observed. Three patients died before discharge (one due to pulmonary embolism, two due to cardiac arrest), and five patients died due to unrelated medical conditions within the first 3 months of the follow-up. Conclusion Our study showed that proximal femoral nail is a reliable fixation with good fracture union, and it is not associated with major complications in any type of trochanteric femoral fracture.
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- Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Nisantasi University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Malatya Government Hospital, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Korkmaz MF, Aksu N, Göğüş A, Debre M, Kara AN, Işiklar ZU. [The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2009; 42:97-105. [PMID: 18552530 DOI: 10.3944/aott.2008.42.2.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Proximal and diaphyseal humeral fractures are common especially in the elderly, presenting as a challenging problem due to their high complication rates following surgical treatment. In this prospective study, we evaluated the results of patients treated with the PHILOS (Proximal Humeral Internal Locking System) locking plate, a new technique recently developed by the AO/ASIF. METHODS Forty-one patients who were treated with the PHILOS plate for proximal humeral fractures were evaluated in two age groups. Group A included 24 patients (12 males, 12 females; mean age 47 years; range 24 to 64 years) younger than 65 years, and group B involved 17 patients (4 males, 13 females; mean age 78 years; range 67 to 90 years) at or above 65 years. Radiographically, all fractures were classified according to the AO/ASIF system. Surgery was performed with the deltopectoral approach in 10 and two patients, and with a deltoid split in 14 and 15 patients in group A and B, respectively. Functional and radiographic results were evaluated after a mean follow-up of 15 months (range 6 to 28 months). RESULTS The mean Constant scores were 95.0 (range 74 to 100) and 92.8 (range 72 to 100) in group A and B, respectively (p>0.05). After six months of surgery, Constant scores and functional outcomes were similar in patients operated on with the deltopectoral approach or deltoid split. There was neither nonunion nor implant failure. Complications included intra-articular screw penetration (n=1), displacement of the greater tuberculum (n=1) with oblique placement of the plate (n=1), insufficient reduction (n=4), and varus displacement of the humeral head (n=3). No avascular necrosis was seen. CONCLUSION Locking plate system is superior over other means of fixation methods, particularly in osteoporotic fractures, because it allows early rehabilitation and does not result in implant failure.
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- Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dali), Istanbul Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Aksu N, Korkmaz MF, Göğüş A, Kara AN, Işiklar ZU. [Surgical treatment of elbow dislocations accompanied by coronoid fractures]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2008; 42:258-64. [PMID: 19060520 DOI: 10.3944/aott.2008.258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated the results of surgical treatment for elbow dislocations accompanied by Regan-Morrey type 2-3 coronoid fractures. METHODS Eight patients (6 males, 2 females; mean age 44 years; range 23 to 76 years) underwent surgical treatment for elbow dislocations accompanied by a coronoid fracture. Three patients had Regan-Morrey type 2, five patients had type 3 coronoid fractures. Accompanying injuries were Mason-Johnston type 4 radial head fractures (n=6), olecranon fractures (n=4), lateral humeral condyle fracture (n=1), and lateral (n=5) or medial (n=2) collateral ligament ruptures. Coronoid fractures were fixed with a plate, screw, or a cerclage wire in all the patients except for one patient who underwent coronoid excision. For radial head fractures, plate or screw and K-wire fixation was performed in two patients and radial head prosthesis was used in four patients. Olecranon fractures were fixed with a plate or AO tension band. Functional results were assessed using the Mayo elbow performance score. The mean follow-up period was 22.6 months (range 1 to 65.5 months). RESULTS Union was achieved in all the patients. At the latest assessments, the mean Mayo elbow performance score was 84.3 (range 50 to 100). All the patients expressed satisfaction with surgical treatment except for one patient who underwent coronoid excision. All the fixation materials used for olecranon fractures were removed after union due to implant-associated pain. Ulnar nerve transposition was required in two patients with fractures involving the anteromedial facet of the coronoid process. Two patients developed heterotopic ossification that did not affect the range of motion of the elbow. CONCLUSION Surgical treatment of elbow dislocations associated with Regan-Morrey type 2-3 coronoid fractures enables a concentric reduction of the elbow, stability, and early motion.
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karatoprak O, Korkmaz MF, Kara AN, Göğüş A, Işiklar ZU. [Early results of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cell implantation in nontraumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2008; 42:178-83. [PMID: 18716432 DOI: 10.3944/aott.2008.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated early clinical and radiologic results of core decompression combined with autologous mononuclear bone marrow cell implantation for early stage nontraumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head. METHODS The study included nine patients (1 female, 8 males, mean age 46.5 years; range 33 to 59 years) with stage I-II nontraumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head, according to the Steinberg classification. Bone marrow-derived CD34 cells were injected through a core decompression channel into the femoral head. Clinical assessment included a visual analog scale (VAS), Harris hip score, and the WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index. Radiologically, femoral head collapse, narrowing of the coxofemoral joint space, and the size of the osteonecrotic area were assessed. The mean follow-up was 27.2 months (range 24 to 38 months). RESULTS Pre- and postoperative (24th month) evaluations showed that the mean VAS score and the WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index decreased from 3.4+/-0.4 to 1.2+/-0.6, and from 33+/-3 to 11+/-6, respectively, with an increase in the Harris hip score (from 54 to 92). Preoperatively, two patients were Steinberg I-B, four were I-C, and three were II-A. Finally, all the patients were stage 0 except for one patient who regressed to I-A. None of the patients exhibited femoral head collapse or narrowing of the coxofemoral joint space. CONCLUSION Autologous mononuclear bone marrow cell implantation relieves articular pain, prevents the progression of osteonecrosis, and hence subchondral fractures. Therefore, it may be treatment of choice particularly in stage I-II avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
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