Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2014
Comparative StudyMiddle-term therapeutic effect of the sacroiliac joint blockade in patients with lumbosacral fusion-related sacroiliac pain.
The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic effect of sacroiliac (SI) blockade in patients with and without lumbosacral fusion. ⋯ Sacroiliac blockade has a similar therapeutic effect on patients who underwent lumbosacral fusion surgery as on non-operated patients in the middle-term. Therefore, alternative treatment options are not necessary in patients with fusion.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2014
Comparative StudyEffects of two different solutions used in pin site care on the development of infection.
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two different solutions used for pin site care in patients with external fixators on the incidence of pin site infection. ⋯ Use of 2 mg/ml chlorhexidine in pin site care appears to decrease the prevalence of pin tract infection.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2014
Humeral surface anatomy and percutaneous plate advancement: a cadaveric study.
The aim of this study was to identify the anatomical obstacles on the humeral surface which can complicate subcutaneous plate advancement during surgical treatment of humeral fractures. ⋯ The deltoid insertion and proximal attachment of the brachialis muscles were identified as mechanical obstacles when performing the percutaneous plating. These sites caused difficulties with the procedure during the retrograde plate advancement through submuscular tunnel on the anterior surface of humerus. It was also noted that for successful plate advancement, it was necessary to release the anterior part of the deltoid insertion.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2014
Effects of enoxaparin and rivaroxaban on tissue survival in skin degloving injury: an experimental study.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the antithrombotic agents enoxaparin and rivaroxaban on tissue survival following skin degloving injury in an experimental rat tail model. ⋯ Rivaroxaban and enoxaparin improved tissue survival in skin degloving injuries in terms of gross morphological and histopathological findings in a rat tail model.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Controlled Clinical TrialDoes Kinesio taping in addition to exercise therapy improve the outcomes in subacromial impingement syndrome? A randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial.
The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Kinesio taping (KT) application added to the exercise treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). ⋯ The addition of KT application to the exercise program appears to be more effective than the exercise program alone for the treatment of SIS.