Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of repetitive injections of hyaluronic acid on peritendinous adhesions after flexor tendon repair: a preliminary randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of three injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) versus placebo (saline) over a two-week period on functional outcomes after zone-II flexor tendon repairs. ⋯ This preliminary placebo-controlled study suggests that repetitive injections of HA can improve clinical outcomes presumably due to the effect on decreasing adhesions in primary tendon repairs.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyComparative results of percutaneous cannulated screws, dynamic compression type plate and screw for the treatment of femoral neck fractures.
The purpose of this study was to compare the period of union, functional outcomes and complications of patients with femoral neck fracture treated with percutaneous cannulated screws versus dynamic hip screw (DHS). ⋯ There was no superiority between cannulated screws and DHS according to union times and functional results. Risk of AVN is related to the degree of displacement. However, a prospective randomized study is needed to determine the outcome of each technique for patients suffering similar displacement rates.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
An alternative classification of occupational hand injuries based on etiologic mechanisms: the ECOHI classification.
The aim of this study was to construct an alternative classification system for occupational hand injuries based on etiologic mechanisms and to analyze the injury patterns resulting from various mechanisms. ⋯ We believe that ECOHI is important to form a common language for the classification of etiologic factors.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
Case ReportsLate-diagnosed bilateral intertrochanteric femur fracture during an epileptic seizure.
Although spontaneous and simultaneous bilateral hip fractures without trauma are seen rarely, epileptic seizures may lead to these fractures. We present an 82-year-old female patient with poor bone quality and a 20-year history of epilepsy. ⋯ An earlier pelvic anteroposterior roentgenogram would be helpful for early diagnosis. It should not be forgotten that bone fractures may be observed without trauma in epilepsy patients.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jan 2012
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage in hemodynamically stable patients with lower chest or anterior abdominal stab wounds.
Managing hemodynamically stable patients with thoracoabdominal stab wounds is still under dispute. This study aimed at discussing cut-off points of red blood cell (RBC) count in diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) effluent in these patients. ⋯ New cut-off points of RBC count in DPL effluent may promote management of patients with thoracoabdominal stab wounds and no obvious indication for operation.