Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2016
Oxford Knee Score: cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Turkish version in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
The Oxford Knee Score (OKS) is a valid, short, self-administered, and site- specific outcome measure specifically developed for patients with knee arthroplasty. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt and validate the OKS to be used in Turkish-speaking patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. ⋯ The OKS-TR is a reliable and valid measure for the self-assessment of pain and function in Turkish-speaking patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2016
Effects of cilostazol on fracture healing: an experimental study.
The aim of this experimental study was to examine the clinical, radiological and histological effects of cilostazol on fracture healing. ⋯ In the long term, cilostazol did not show any positive effect on fracture healing clinically, radiologically or histologically.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2016
Comparative StudyComparison between locked intramedullary nailing and anatomical locking plating in the treatment of displaced clavicular midshaft fractures.
The aim of this study was to compare the results of expandable flexible locked intramedullary nailing and anatomical locking plating in clavicular midshaft fractures. ⋯ Expandable flexible locked intramedullary nailing can provide more successful outcomes than plating in displaced clavicular midshaft fractures, due to advantages such as shorter union time, lower complication rate, and better cosmetic outcomes.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2016
Intracompartmental pressure changes after anterolateral bridge plating of tibial fractures.
Compartment syndrome is one of the most devastating complications in orthopedics both for the patient and the treating physician. Among the many causes, trauma and its treatment are the most common reasons for compartment syndrome, which most frequently occurs in the lower leg following tibial fractures. Since bridge plating of difficult metadiaphyseal tibial fractures is becoming increasingly popular, serious concerns have been raised about the increased intracompartmental pressures and possible compartment syndrome. ⋯ We found that anterolateral compartmental pressures were higher than pressures on the uninjured side in all patients. Although there is a considerable increase in intracompartmental pressures during and immediately after anterolateral percutaneous bridge plating of comminuted tibial fractures, intraoperative prophylactic fasciotomy is not routinely needed. One should monitor the patients on the first postoperative day for signs of compartment syndrome. Fasciotomy decisions should be based on both clinical symptoms and serial intracompartmental pressure measurements rather than a single measurement.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2016
The effect of simple local resection on pain and scoliotic curve in patients with scoliosis secondary to osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma in the spine.
The aim of this study was assess the results of local resection without instrumentation in patients with scoliosis secondary to spinal osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma. ⋯ Our results suggested that simple en bloc resection may be a safe and effective treatment option in patients with scoliosis secondary to spinal osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma, if patient less than 16 years, with major Cobb angle less than 40°, and duration of complaint less than 22 months.