Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Sep 2018
ReviewWorldwide arthroplasty research productivity and contribution of Turkey.
Bibliometrics is increasingly used to assess the quantity and quality of scientific research output in many research fields worldwide. However, to the best of our knowledge, no studies have documented the main characteristics of arthroplasty publications from different countries. This study aimed to evaluate the worldwide research productivity and status of Turkey in the field of arthroplasty using bibliometric methods and to provide an insight into the arthroplasty research for surgeons and researchers. ⋯ There is a rapid increase in the number of articles in arthroplasty research from 2006 to 2016. The United States was the most productive country as measured by total publications in the arthroplasty field. However, some small European countries with high in-come have higher quality of articles and better productivity when adjusted for population. Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and research foundation had positive affect on arthroplasty publications, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Sep 2018
Results of 4-strand modified Kessler core suture and epitendinous interlocking suture followed by modified Kleinert protocol for flexor tendon repairs in Zone 2.
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. ⋯ Level IV, therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Sep 2018
Isotretinoin induced achilles tendinopathy: Histopathological and biomechanical evaluation on rats.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate histopathological and biomechanical effects of isotretinoin on Achilles tendon. ⋯ The present study detected histopathological and biomechanical negative effect of isotretinoin on Achilles tendon. Therefore, isotretinoin should be questioned in medical history of patients with tendinopathy.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of ultrasound and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in lateral epicondylosis.
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). ⋯ Level III, Therapeutic study.