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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 11. Epub 2019 Apr 11.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim 25, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) in proximal humeral fracture sequelae (PHFS) in fractures initially treated conservatively versus those initially treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).

Methods: It is a retrospective study that includes all PHFS treated with a RSA from September 2006 to December 2013. Twenty-seven patients met the inclusion criteria. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 11. Epub 2019 Apr 11.

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Dr Abdurrahan Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the patients who were operated in our orthopedics and traumatology clinic with the suspection of bone and soft tissue tumors.

Methods: A total of 3133 patients (1146 (46.5%) female and 1318 (53. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 11. Epub 2019 Apr 11.

Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medical School of Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this animal study was to investigate the short and long-term local histomorphologic effects and the utility of intra-articular application of ibuprofen.

Methods: Forty-six Wistar Albino rats were used in the study. The rats were randomized into 5 groups of 8 and a sham group of 6. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Mar 29. Epub 2019 Mar 29.

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess mutual associations of body image perception, compliance with the prosthesis and cognitive performance in transfemoral amputees.

Methods: Fourty transfemoral amputee (30 male and 10 female), who had a traumatic and unilateral amputation were included in this study. The mean age of the patients at the time of study was 37 ± 9. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 5. Epub 2019 Apr 5.

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address:

Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate the morphologic features and mechanical properties of plantar fascia (PF), flexor hallucis brevis (FHB), flexor digitorum brevis (FDB), and abductor hallucis (AbH) muscles in individuals with halluks valgus (HV) and to compare the results with individuals without HV.

Methods: A total of 30 participants (27 female, 3 male) between the ages of 19-58 years with HV deformity and 30 individuals without HV (27 female, 3 male) between the ages of 20-58 years were included in the study. AbH, PF, FHB, and FDB thickness, cross-sectional area and stiffness were measured with an ultrasonography device. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 5. Epub 2019 Apr 5.

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey.

Objective: The New Knee Society Scoring System (KSS) into Turkish and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the translated questionnaire.

Methods: This study was conducted on 66 knees of 43 pre-op patients who were scheduled for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and 50 knees of 26 knee arthroplasty patients at least 6 months postoperatively. KSS was translated and culturally adapted according to the guidelines of Guillemin and Beaton. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Ethianum Clinic Heidelberg, Voßstr. 6, Heidelberg, Germany.

Objective: The introduction of a stemless prosthesis in shoulder arthroplasty represents a novel design whereby the proximal humerus is restored anatomically, while leaving the diaphysis of the humerus untouched. The aim of this study was to present the mid-term results of total evolutive shoulder system (TESS; Biomet), a stemless shoulder prosthesis.

Methods: The study included 38 consecutive patients (18 men and 20 women; mean age: 66 years; range: 55-81 years) treated with shoulder arthroplasty between 2009 and 2011 with TESS for primary glenohumeral arthritis. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare additive diagnostic values of magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography with volumetric interpolated breath-hold examination (VIBE) sequence and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) arthrography for diagnosis and grading of talar osteochondral lesions.

Methods: MDCT arthrography and MR arthrography with three dimensional VIBE sequence were performed in 27 patients. Findings of MR arthrography and MDCT arthrography images were compared with arthroscopic findings. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Mengucek Gazi Training and Education Hospital, Erzincen, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to represent the findings and long-term clinical results of the children who underwent hip arthroscopy because of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).

Methods: This study included the retrospective findings of ten patients (mean age: 12.7 ± 2. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 4. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy. Electronic address:

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the middle term cup survival, assess the functional implementation and the radiographic evolution of tantalum acetabular cups implanted on patients with a history of pelvic radiotherapy.

Methods: From 2005 to 2013, we performed 12 THA replacements (4 males 8 females; mean age: 46.6 years (range 25-75)) on irradiated bone with Trabecular metal acetabular cups, 8 primary implants and 4 revision implants. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Apr 3. Epub 2019 Apr 3.

Saglik Bilimleri University, Umraniy Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Obective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of combined intravenous and topical use of tranexamic acid (TXA) on total blood loss and transfusion rate in total hip arthroplasty.

Methods: This prospective randomized study included 57 patients who had undergone total hip arthroplasty between September 2016 and September 2017. The IV administration group (Group 1) consisted of 26 patients (mean age: 63. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Mar 21. Epub 2019 Mar 21.

Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Paediatric Orthopaedics, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 47 Traian Mosoiu Street, 400132, Cluj Napoca, Romania. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the clinical outcomes of anatomic single bundle ACL reconstruction using either a free quadriceps tendon autograft or a quadrupled hamstring autograft with a minimum follow-up of 24 months.

Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing ACL reconstruction using either a free quadriceps tendon autograft or hamstring tendon autograft from January 2013 to December 2014 were included. ACL reconstruction was done in all patients due to isolated ACL tears. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Mar 21. Epub 2019 Mar 21.

Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate gender and age effect on dynamic plantar pressure distribution in early adolescence.

Methods: A total of 524 adolescents (211 women and 313 men; mean age: 12.58 ± 1. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Mar 21. Epub 2019 Mar 21.

Department of Orthopedics, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of topical tranexamic acid on blood loss and transfusion rates in acetabular fracture surgery.

Methods: The medical records of 61 patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for acetabular fracture between 2012 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into two groups: Group I consisted of 31 patients (19 men and 12 women, mean age: 52 ± 19 years) who received intraoperatively a topical tranexamic acid solution of 3 g and Group 2 consisted of 30 control patients (17 men and 13 women, mean age: 48 ± 24 years) who received only 0. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Mar 18. Epub 2019 Mar 18.

Department of Orthopedics, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in transcranial electric motor-evoked potentials - TceMEP on upper limbs and the incidences of postoperative brachial plexopathy between patients with kyphotic and scoliotic trunk shapes.

Methods: In the period of January 2011-January 2017, 61 consecutive patients (mean age: 18.4 years ± 4. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Mar 7. Epub 2019 Mar 7.

Orthopedic Department, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel; Orthopedic Department, Hasharon Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petach-Tikva, Israel.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate which specific factors influence the improvement in function and to estimate the time to obtain pain relief following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Methods: A total of 97 patients (57 men and 40 women; mean age: 55.5 ± 9. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Mar 7. Epub 2019 Mar 7.

Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: Total knee replacement (TKR) is a surgical treatment for final stage gonarthrosis. The lifespan of the prosthetic implants used in TKR surgery is a major interest for the orthopaedic research community.Previously, proper implant alignment of the implants has been advocated for longevity of the TKR surgery. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Feb 27. Epub 2019 Feb 27.

Department of Biomechanics, Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the meniscal regeneration and arthritic changes after partial meniscectomy and application of either polyurethane scaffold or novel multilayer meniscal scaffold in a rabbit model.

Methods: Sixteen NewZealand rabbits were randomly divided into three groups. A reproducible 1. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Feb 16. Epub 2019 Feb 16.

Halic University, School of Physical Education and Sport, Istanbul, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to perform the static and dynamic biomechanical assessment of postural structure and analyze variations of foot pressure in elite golfers.

Methods: A total of 8 golfers (3 female, mean age 15.33 ± 0. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Feb 8. Epub 2019 Feb 8.

Balikesir University, Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Balikesir, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the outcomes of the transtibial and anatomical femoral single tunnel surgical techniques in ACL reconstruction.

Methods: A total of 30 patients, with 16 patients (15 males and 1 female; mean age: 27.2 ± 7. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Feb 6. Epub 2019 Feb 6.

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of human recombinant epidermal growth factor (EGF) on posterolateral lumbar fusion in a rat model.

Methods: 36 male Sprague Dawley rats underwent posterolateral fusion at L4-5 level. They were randomly assigned to 3 groups: 1- Sham control group where no local augmentation was made, 2- Local Hydoxyapatite β-tricalcium phosphate (HA/β-TCP) augmentation group and 3- Local HA/β-TCP + EGF augmentation group. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Feb 1. Epub 2019 Feb 1.

Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul, Turkey.

We report the surgical treatment course of a 4-year-old girl with congenital scoliosis, diastematomyelia and double adjacent hemivertebrae. She had a lumbar curve with an apparent pelvic obliquity. Simultaneous excision of double segmented sequential hemivertebra at the L3-L4 level and fusion with short-segment instrumentation was performed via a posterior approach. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 30. Epub 2019 Jan 30.

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul, Turkey.

Introduction: Proximal junctional kyphosis - PJK has been defined by a 10 or greater increase in kyphosis at the proximal junction as measured by the Cobb angle from the caudal endplate of the uppermost instrumented vertebrae (UIV) to the cephalad endplate of the vertebrae 1 segments cranial to the UIV. In this biomechanical study, it is aimed to evaluate effects of interspinosus ligament complex distruption and facet joint degeneration on PJK development.

Materials And Methods: Posterior instrumentation applied between T2 - T7 vertebrae using pedicle screws to randomly selected 21 sheeps, divided into 3 groups. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 29. Epub 2019 Jan 29.

Acıbadem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.

The deformed and enlarged femoral head secondary to hip diseases such as Legg Calve Perthes and Developmental Dysplasia usually causes impingement between the aspherical head and the acetabulum. To restore and reduce the size of enlarged femoral head, a femoral head reduction technique has been described previously. The goal is to obtain a spherical femoral head and to cover the gliding surface with best available cartilage. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 28. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

Maslak Acibadem Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, İstanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Metaplastic synovial cyst (MSC) is a benign cystic lesion observed after surgical intervention and recurrent skin trauma. Because of its rarity, the etiology is not fully understood. The most emphasized etiologic factors are recurrent surgical procedures and cutaneous pathologies, which cause cutaneous fragility and abnormal wound formation. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 25. Epub 2019 Jan 25.

The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of TCM, Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM, Nanjing, PR China. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this meta-analysis was to clarify the role of Matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1) -1607 1G/2G (rs1799750) polymorphism on the osteoarthritis (OA) risk.

Methods: Articles were selected by retrieving the Web of science, Embase and Pubmed. The strength of the association between -1607 1G/2G polymorphism and OA risk was assessed by odds ratios (ORs) with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) for each study. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 24. Epub 2019 Jan 24.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, China. Electronic address:

Objective: The double-bundle (DB) techniques are considered to yield better stability of the knee compared with single-bundle (SB) for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, most studies followed up patients in short to middle-term within 5 years, and the longer-term efficacy of SB and DB ACL reconstruction is still beyond consensus. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare the longer-term efficacy between double-bundle (DB) and single-bundle (SB) techniques. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 14. Epub 2019 Jan 14.

Department of Medical Biology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate which ADAMTS genes play a major role in the development of primary hip osteoarthritis, by comparing the tissue and blood samples in patients with hip osteoarthritis and a control group.

Material And Methods: Human articular cartilage was obtained from femoral heads of 15 patients with end stage osteoarthritis undergoing total hip replacement. As the control group, the cartilages was obtained from femoral heads of 15 patients, who did not have osteoarthritis or degenerative changes in hip joint, undergoing hip replacement following the fracture of the femoral neck. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 14. Epub 2019 Jan 14.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Goyang-si, South Korea. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate factors associated with the needle breakage of antegrade suture passer and the effect of intratendinous remnant needle tip on clinical outcomes after rotator cuff repair.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 283 patients (138 men and 145 women; mean age: 59.7 ± 9. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 9. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of study was to analyze the association between Quadriceps Angle (QA) and plantar pressure, navicular height (NH), and calcaneo-tibial angle (CTA).

Methods: A total of 64 volunteers (mean age: 22.25 ± 2. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 9. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

Hand Unit and Upper Extremity, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in hamate hook fractures and review the literature on this surgical procedure.

Methods: We report the outcomes of ORIF of hamate hook fractures in 13 consecutive patients (12 men and 1 woman; mean age: 32 years (range, 22-48 years)). In eight patients (61%) the fracture was associated with ulnar nerve neuritis in Guyon's canal. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 8. Epub 2019 Jan 8.

Kocaeli State Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey.

Objective: To identify the most effective intravenous regimen with reduced doses of tranexamic acid (TXA).

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the two most frequently used TXA regimens (infusion and divided-dose regimens) in total knee arthroplasty in comparison with patients not treated with TXA, in three groups. Group NO (n = 134; 19 men and 115 women; mean age: 66. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 24;53(1):1-5. Epub 2018 Dec 24.

Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan; Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare clinical and radiological outcomes of elder and younger patients with comminuted proximal humerus fracture treated with osteosynthesis with locking plate.

Methods: A total of 70 patients (30 males and 40 females; mean age 65.4 years) operated on for Neer 3- or 4-part proximal humeral fractures between 2010 and 2016 and followed for at least one-year were included in the study. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 21;53(1):19-23. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

İstanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the survivorship and clinical outcome of Cementless Spotorno (CLS) stem in young patients.

Methods: A total of 99 consecutive hip arthroplasties using CLS stem were performed on 84 patients younger than 50 years of age between 1993 and 2001. 63 patients were available for final follow-up (mean age: 39 ± 7. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Dec 19. Epub 2018 Dec 19.

EMOT Hospital, İzmir, Turkey.

We present the treatment course of a 29-year-old male patient with for a Type 3 FDP avulsion (Jersey's finger) of a fifth finger treated with umbrella handle technique. The patient had a volar base fracture of distal phalanx with dorsal subluxation of DIP joint after a fall. Following open reduction of the FDP avulsion fracture and fixation was achieved with a 0. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 18;53(1):56-60. Epub 2018 Dec 18.

Medical Center, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assessment the impact of hip osteoarthritis on postural stability.

Methods: One hundred and twenty-five randomly selected women 20-85 years old (mean age of 49 ± 24.4 years) were assigned to three groups based on age, health status and activity level. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 14;53(1):6-14. Epub 2018 Dec 14.

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of the surgical treatment of acetabular fractures using modified Stoppa approach.

Methods: A total of 57 patients (mean age 37.8 years; range 15-84) who underwent surgical treatment for acetabular fracture with modified Stoppa approach from February 2013 to June 2016 were included into the study. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Dec 13. Epub 2018 Dec 13.

Hacettepe University, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of fixator assisted correction of the distal femoral valgus deformities and the precision of the correction.

Methods: Seventeen extremities of 13 patients (7 women and 6 men; mean age: 16 ± 5.4 years) who had fixator assisted plating of the distal femur for genu valgum deformity were evaluated. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 11;52(6):464-468. Epub 2018 Dec 11.

Department of Orthopaedics, Ningbo, People's Republic of China.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of T-plate fixation and anterior sternoclavicular ligament repair in proximal clavicle fractures.

Methods: Between August 2013 and August 2016, a total 12 patients (10 men and 2 women; mean age: 44.1 ± 9. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 3;53(1):68-73. Epub 2018 Dec 3.

Department of Pathology, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy.

Tumor-to-tumor metastasis in the same bone is an extremely rare condition. Limited number of case reports exists for coincidence of benign and malign neoplasms but none for malignant to malignant metastasis. Occurrence of several individual malignancies in the same patient may eventually cause such coexistences. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Sep 29;52(5):382-386. Epub 2018 Jun 29.

Emot Hospital, Kahramanlar, İzmir, Turkey.

Objective: There has been no consensus in literature for the ideal flexor tendon repair technique. The results of zone 2 flexor tendon lacerations repaired primarily by 4 strand Modified Kessler core suture and epitendinous interlocking suture technique followed by Modified Kleinert protocol were investigated.

Methods: 128 fingers of 89 patients who had flexor tendon laceration in zone 2 built the working group. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Sep 28;52(5):357-362. Epub 2018 Jun 28.

Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and therapeutic ultrasound (US) in the treatment of lateral epicondylosis (LE).

Methods: Our study enrolled 50 patients with LE. Patients were randomized into two groups. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Sep 29;52(5):334-342. Epub 2018 Jun 29.

Department of Orthopaedic Traumatology, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) and retrospective cohort studies (CS) regarding the use of volar locking plate (VLP) and external fixation (EF) in distal radius fractures was to determine whether there was any evidence that one treatment was superior to the other.

Methods: The meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electrical databases (PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane library) were retrieved to find RCTs and CSs met the eligibility criteria. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 25;53(1):50-55. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Mersin University, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Mersin, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the alterations of walking energy expenditure and plantar pressure distribution in young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).

Methods: Thirty five individuals (mean age: 21.31 ± 1. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 17;53(1):61-67. Epub 2018 Nov 17.

Department of Rehabilitation, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland; Clinic of Rehabilitation, Provincial Specialist Children's Hospital in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the loss of truncal rotation over 54 hours after removing Chêneau brace.

Methods: The studied groups consisted of 39 girls aged 10-18 years old, diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and treated with Chêneau brace (CAST) and 20 AIS girls aged 10-18 years old, not treated with bracing. Posterior-anterior radiographs were obtained from the clinical assessment of all subjects and were subsequently used to determine Cobb angles. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 13. Epub 2018 Nov 13.

University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpasa Training and Research Hospital, Radiology Department, Turkey. Electronic address:

We present a 13-month-old boy who had a successful Computed Tomography (CT) guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treatment for the osteoid osteoma (OO) on proximal part of the tibial diaphysis. The complaints of the patient were being restless due to pain and refusing to bear any weight on his left leg for 6 months. An asymmetrical cortical thickening and a focal sclerosis was detected on medial proximal diaphysis of the left tibia on radiographs and axial T2-weighted STIR-MR image showed bone marrow and soft-tissue edema with low-signal-intensity nidus due to central calcification with a high-signal-intensified unmineralized periphery. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 5;53(1):40-44. Epub 2018 Nov 5.

Department of Statistics, Turgut Özal Medical Center, İnönü University Medical School, Malatya, Turkey.

Objectives: We aimed to present preliminary result of one portal endoscopic assisted release of first dorsal compartment at wrist in a case series with de Quervain disease as a minimal invasive surgical method.

Materials And Methods: The patients, who underwent an endoscopic-assisted release of the first extensor compartment for de Quervain's disease by same hand surgeon between 2015 and 2017, were retrospectively analyzed. Operative treatment was considered if the patients did not respond to non-operative treatment including oral anti-inflammatory medications, splinting, and steroid injection. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 2;53(1):35-39. Epub 2018 Nov 2.

Medipol University, Department of Pathology, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this study was to define histopathological features of giant cell tumor of bone, especially accompanying fibrohistiocytic or aneurysmal bone cyst like components, in the light of our institutions experience.

Methods: A total of 120 cases (64 females and 56 males; mean age: 36.2 (12-80)) with 'GCT' diagnosed between the years 1996-2016 were included in this retrospective analysis. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 2;53(1):24-29. Epub 2018 Nov 2.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiologic outcomes of open reduction and lateral plating with wiring in the treatment of Vancouver B2 periprosthetic femoral fractures.

Methods: We retrospectively recruited 37 patients treated with ORIF with lateral plating and wiring for Vancouver B2 fractures. The 27 patients (15 men and 12 women; mean age: 70. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019 Jan 28;53(1):15-18. Epub 2018 Oct 28.

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of conservative treatment (cast immobilization) for complex intra-articular distal radius fractures (AO type C) in elderly patients and to determine whether or not the application of a volar locking plate (VLP) is necessary.

Methods: A retrospective study on patients treated at two different clinics was conducted between 2014 and 2016. A total of 49 elderly patients ≥60 years old were treated either operatively with volar locking plate fixation (n = 25; 7 males and 18 females; mean age: 66. Read More