Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jul 2020
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the fracture demographics: Data from a tertiary care hospital in Turkey.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the types and the frequency of fractures, both in the pediatric and adult population during the COVID-19 pandemic and to find out the differences in comparison to the non-pandemic period. ⋯ Level III, Diagnostic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · May 2020
Evaluation of factors affecting survival rate in primary bone sarcomas with extremity and pelvis involvement.
This study is an evaluation of the overall survival rate and factors affecting survival in patients with osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, or Ewing's sarcoma. This study aimed to determine the effect of factors related to the preoperative period, patient, tumor, treatment, and postoperative period on survival. ⋯ Level IV, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · May 2020
Complications after internal screw fixation of nondisplaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients: A systematic review.
Internal fixation with cannulated screws for nondisplaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly has substantial reoperation and mortality rates. The selection of either internal fixation or arthroplasty for nondisplaced femoral neck fracture is debatable. ⋯ Level III, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2020
Meta AnalysisEfficacy and safety of tranexamic acid for reducing blood loss in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture treated with intramedullary fixation surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid (TXA) in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture undergoing intramedullary fixation surgery. ⋯ Level I Therapeutic Study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jan 2020
Comparative StudyTreatment of simple bone cyst with bone marrow concentrate and equine-derived demineralized bone matrix injection versus methylprednisolone acetate injections: A retrospective comparative study.
The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of intra-lesional autologous bone marrow concentrate (BMC) and equine derived demineralized bone matrix (EDDBM) injections with methylprednisolone acetate injections in patients with simple bone cyst. ⋯ Level III, Therapeutic Study.