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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 2018 Dec 24. 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 2018 Dec 21. 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 2018 Dec 18. 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 2018 Dec 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 2018 Dec 3. 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 2018 Oct 25. 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 2018 Nov 17. 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 2018 Nov 5. 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 2018 Nov 1. Epub 2018 Nov 1.

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 2018 Nov 1. Epub 2018 Nov 1.

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 2018 Oct 27. Epub 2018 Oct 27.

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

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 9;52(6):442-446. Epub 2018 Oct 9.

Bursa High Specialty Research and Training Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bursa, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this study was to define a quantitative parameter to indicate which cases of plantar fasciitis will benefit from local corticosteroid injection or ESWT and to compare the efficacy of two different treatment modalities.

Methods: Seventy patients (mean age: 49.10; range: 41-58) with chronic plantar fasciitis unresponsive to conservative treatment for 3 months were treated with either betamethasone injection or extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Oct 3. Epub 2018 Oct 3.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH), also known as Masson's tumor or vegetant intravascular hemangioendothelioma, is a reactive condition representing an exuberant organization and recanalization of a thrombus. It can occur in normal blood vessels or in vascular malformations, perhaps in response to blood vessel injury or thrombosis. In this report, we present the diagnostic and therapeutic courses of a 55 year-old woman and an 18 year-old man, who had a progressive protruding hand mass following a hand contusion. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 28;52(6):409-414. Epub 2018 Sep 28.

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objectives: This paper aims to evaluate the extremity function and vascular outcome after limb-sparing surgery for extremity musculoskeletal tumors invading vascular structure required reconstruction.

Methods: Of the 507 patients with musculoskeletal tumors, who underwent surgery between 2004 and 2007, 17 (3,3%) patients with major vessel involvement were included in the study. The mean age was 37. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 27;52(6):447-451. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the conversion rate of oral and poster presentations into publications presented at four consecutive congresses held by the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries and Arthroscopy between 2008 and 2014 and to determine the publication pattern.

Methods: The manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals were identified using the Web of Knowledge, PubMed, Google Scholar databases, ULAKBIM, and Endnote citation management software (X7.7. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 27;52(6):419-422. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the rotator cuff tear repair on subacromial space volume.

Methods: We retrospectively identified 21 eligible patients (5 males and 16 females; mean age: 56.4 (range; 46-71) years) who had shoulder arthroscopy for unilateral full-thickness small to medium rotator cuff tear and normal controlateral shoulder joint. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 27;52(6):438-441. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Uludag University College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bursa, Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the use of magnetically controlled growing rods as a method of providing spinal improvement while preventing thoracic insufficiency in patients with early-onset scoliosis (EOS).

Methods: Of a total of 13 patients, 4 patients underwent a dual magnetic rod implantation, while 9 patients had a single magnetic rod procedure. The study group comprised 12 (93%) female and 1 (7%) male patients. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 25;52(6):435-437. Epub 2018 Sep 25.

Uludag University College of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Bursa, Turkey. Electronic address:

Introduction: Neuromuscular scoliosis leads to a wide range of spinal disorders which disturb the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and radiological results of posterior spinal fusion with and without extending the instrumentation to iliac bones in treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis.

Methods: Medical records and radiographies of 36 patients with neuromuscular scoliosis who underwent posterior instrumentation between 2011 and 2015 were reviewed. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 22;52(6):415-418. Epub 2018 Sep 22.

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone and Joint Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Objective: Chondroblastoma is a benign aggressive tumor which needs surgical treatment and has a recurrence rate up to 35%. Extended (aggressive) curettage is the mainstay of treatment and local adjuvants have been reported to decrease the recurrence rate.

Methods: The recurrence rates and the functional results of 14 patients who were treated in our institution and 2 other patients who were treated elsewhere between the years 2004-2016 were evaluated. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 21;52(6):452-458. Epub 2018 Sep 21.

Acıbadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of mucopolysaccharide, vitamin C, and collagen supplementation on the healing of Achilles tendon in rats.

Methods: Sixteen rats were separated into 2 groups. Both Achilles tendons of all rats were transected 5 mm above the insertion and repaired using a Kessler suture. Read More

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

Erzincan University, Mengucek Gazi Education and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Erzincan, Turkey. Electronic address:

Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the patients who underwent primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery with either hamstring autograft or freeze-dried tibialis anterior allograft, which performed by the same surgeon using the same fixation technique.

Methods: In this retrospective study, patients who had primary ACL reconstruction using either four-strand hamstring autograft (FSH) or freeze-dried irradiated tibialis anterior allograft (FDT) between 2012 and 2015 were evaluated. Patients who were skeletally mature with a minimum follow-up of 24 months and who had no previous surgery from the affected knee were included; patients who had multiple ligament injuries or chondral lesions over Outerbridge grade 2 were excluded from the study. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 11;52(6):469-474. Epub 2018 Sep 11.

Atatürk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Patoloji Anabilim Dalı, Erzurum, Turkey.

Objective: In this experimental study, PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin), HA (Hyaluronic Acid) gel and ADCON® Gel were compared in terms of preventing epidural fibrosis.

Methods: Twenty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats (mean weight, 400-450 g) were divided into 4 groups. L3-L4 laminectomy was performed in each group. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 11;52(6):428-434. Epub 2018 Sep 11.

Bursa High Specialty Research and Training Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Yildirim, Bursa, Turkey.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the radiological and functional results and the efficiency of paediatric radial neck fracture fixation following reduction with the Métaizeau technique together with percutaneous K-wire applied under fluoroscopy to ensure minimum soft tissue damage.

Methods: The study included 20 patients with Judet Type 3, Type 4a and Type 4b fractures operated on with the Métaizeau technique aided by percutaneous K-wire between 2007 and 2014. The mean age of the patients was 9. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 3;52(6):459-463. Epub 2018 Sep 3.

Istanbul Technical University, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Istanbul, Turkey.

Objective: Redirecting of a laterally misplaced pedicle screw into the accurate position decreases the pull-out strength due to the reinsertion, lateral wall cortical perforation and widening of the pedicle hole. Thus, this biomechanical study was performed to quantitatively analyze the pullout strength of a redirected laterally misplaced pedicle screw into the accurate position.

Methods: Thirty pedicules of 15 bovine vertebrae were separated to 3 groups, according to the screw placement method: 1) standard flawless trajectory; 2) trajectory with lateral pedicle wall perforation; 3) trajectory with lateral wall perforation redirected to the standard trajectory. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Nov 1;52(6):423-427. Epub 2018 Sep 1.

Istanbul Medeniyet University, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: One of the most common complications following intramedullary nailing of a tibial shaft fracture is anterior knee pain. The etiology of pain remains unclear. Patellar tendon entry point is the most suspected reason for anterior knee pain. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Sep 28;52(5):367-371. Epub 2018 Aug 28.

Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology, İstanbul, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between the calcaneal spur incidence and age, gender and side.

Methods: Lateral ankle X-rays of 1335 patients (550 (41.2%) females and 758 (58. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Sep 28;52(5):329-333. Epub 2018 Aug 28.

Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İzmir, Turkey. Electronic address:

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the most important factors which can cause "tight cast syndrome'' (TCS) in pediatric patients with distal radius fractures.

Methods: Patients, who were at or under 15 years old and treated conservatively with an diagnosis of distal radius fracture between August 2015 and August 2017 were included in to the study. Fifty four patients, who had been found to experience TCS were accepted as group 1 and sixty-two patients without TCS as group 2. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Sep 22;52(5):408. Epub 2018 Aug 22.

Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Sep 16;52(5):392-396. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

Acıbadem University, Eskişehir Acıbadem Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Eskişehir, Turkey. Electronic address:

Introduction: Radial meniscus tears are seen in young patients, especially with anterior cruciate ligament ruptures. Repair of complete radial meniscus tear is necessary for the meniscus functions. The most important factor for success of the meniscus repair is primary stability, but it is still unknown which technique is ideal repair technique. Read More

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2018 Sep 11;52(5):363-366. Epub 2018 Aug 11.

Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Objective: First MTP joint fusion is a reliable procedure for advanced arthritis for the first MTP joint. There are many techniques described. The purpose of our study is to report clinical, radiological, functional outcomes and complications of first metatarsophalangeal joint fusion with hand preparation of the joint and fixation with two orthogonal locking plates without a compression screw. Read More