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View article: Platelet-Rich Plasma Provides Superior Clinical Outcomes Without Radiologic Differences in Lateral Epicondylitis: Randomized Controlled Trial
Platelet-Rich Plasma Provides Superior Clinical Outcomes Without Radiologic Differences in Lateral Epicondylitis: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background and Objectives: Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a prevalent condition characterized by pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle. Various treatment options, including corticosteroids, platelet-ric…
View article: Clinical and Radiologic Effects of Platelet Rich Plasma, Glucocorticoid and Saline Injections in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis Patients: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Clinical and Radiologic Effects of Platelet Rich Plasma, Glucocorticoid and Saline Injections in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis Patients: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study Open
Background: Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a prevalent condition characterized by pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle. Various treatment options, including corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma (PRP),…
View article: Validation of Novel Image Processing Method for Objective Quantification of Intra-Articular Bleeding During Arthroscopic Procedures
Validation of Novel Image Processing Method for Objective Quantification of Intra-Articular Bleeding During Arthroscopic Procedures Open
Visual clarity is crucial for shoulder arthroscopy, directly influencing surgical precision and outcomes. Despite advances in imaging technology, intraoperative bleeding remains a significant obstacle to optimal visibility, with subjective…
View article: Does Scapular and Thoracic Morphology Affect Latarjet Alpha Angle?
Does Scapular and Thoracic Morphology Affect Latarjet Alpha Angle? Open
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between alpha angle (the angle between the screws and the glenoid) and thoracic diameters in patients undergoing the Latarjet procedure. Defining the relationship between thoracic mor…
View article: Investigating the Role of Symptom Duration and Critical Shoulder Angle in Predicting Acromiohumeral Interval Reversibility in Patients With Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
Investigating the Role of Symptom Duration and Critical Shoulder Angle in Predicting Acromiohumeral Interval Reversibility in Patients With Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Open
Background: Acromiohumeral interval (AHI) reversibility is used to evaluate whether superior humeral migration is fixed or flexible in patients with massive rotator cuff tears (MRCTs). AHI reversibility is measured as the difference in the…
View article: Does Scapular and Thoracic Morphology Affect Latarjet Alpha Angle?
Does Scapular and Thoracic Morphology Affect Latarjet Alpha Angle? Open
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between alpha angle (the angle between the screws and the glenoid) and thoracic diameters in patients undergoing the Latarjet procedure. Defining the relationship between thoracic mor…
View article: MID-TERM OUTCOMES OF MID-SHAFT CLAVICULAR NONUNIONS TREATED BY PLATE FIXATION WITH AUTOLOGOUS BONE GRAFTING: DOES THE TYPE OF INITIAL TREATMENT HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON THE SURGICAL RESULTS?
MID-TERM OUTCOMES OF MID-SHAFT CLAVICULAR NONUNIONS TREATED BY PLATE FIXATION WITH AUTOLOGOUS BONE GRAFTING: DOES THE TYPE OF INITIAL TREATMENT HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON THE SURGICAL RESULTS? Open
Objective: The recent literature is scarce regarding the outcomes of mid-shaft clavicular non-union treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with autologous bone grafting, and the influence of the type of initial treatment ha…
View article: Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction versus reverse shoulder arthroplasty in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: A comparative clinical study
Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction versus reverse shoulder arthroplasty in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: A comparative clinical study Open
Objective: This study aimed to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty versus arthroscopic supe- rior capsular reconstruction in the treatment of patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears an…
View article: Long-term results of open arthrolysis for elbow stiffness
Long-term results of open arthrolysis for elbow stiffness Open
Purpose Stiff elbow is a common upper extremity problem which can limit patients’ daily life activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of open arthrolysis for stiff elbow. Our hypothesis was that open art…
View article: FIXATION METHODS IN LATARJET: BIOMECHANICAL COMPARISON OF SCREW TYPES AND PLATE FIXATION
FIXATION METHODS IN LATARJET: BIOMECHANICAL COMPARISON OF SCREW TYPES AND PLATE FIXATION Open
Objective Latarjet procedure is often preferred in recurrent shoulder dislocations accompanied by glenoid bone loss. It is observed that the superiority of bone graft fixation methods is still controversial. The aim of this study is to bio…
View article: FIXATION METHODS IN LATARJET: BIOMECHANICAL COMPARISON OF SCREW TYPES AND PLATE FIXATION
FIXATION METHODS IN LATARJET: BIOMECHANICAL COMPARISON OF SCREW TYPES AND PLATE FIXATION Open
Objective Latarjet procedure is often preferred in recurrent shoulder dislocations accompanied by glenoid bone loss. It is observed that the superiority of bone graft fixation methods is still controversial. The aim of this study is to bio…
View article: Multidirectional instability of the shoulder: surgical techniques and clinical outcome
Multidirectional instability of the shoulder: surgical techniques and clinical outcome Open
Multidirectional instability of the shoulder has a complex pathoanatomy. It is characterized by a redundant glenohumeral capsule and increased joint volume. Subtle clinical presentation, unclear trauma history and multifactorial etiology p…
View article: Reliability of Bigliani’s Classification using Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Determination of Acromial Morphology
Reliability of Bigliani’s Classification using Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Determination of Acromial Morphology Open
Results showed that MRI did not show superior reliability compared to conventional radiographs. Moreover, inter- and intra-observer agreement did not differ between observers of different level of expertise. Findings of present study sugge…
View article: Clinical and anatomical outcomes of isolated coracoclavicular fixation after acromioclavicular joint injury: is it stable enough or is additional horizontal fixation necessary?
Clinical and anatomical outcomes of isolated coracoclavicular fixation after acromioclavicular joint injury: is it stable enough or is additional horizontal fixation necessary? Open
Additional AC fixation on horizontal plane is not a prerequisite for all injuries, there is no significant association between horizontal instability and clinical outcomes and indications of an additional AC fixation needs to be determined.
View article: Effect of Treatment Modality on Mobility and Quality of Life in Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures
Effect of Treatment Modality on Mobility and Quality of Life in Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures Open
Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate mobility and quality of life in patients who underwent osteosynthesis with proximal femoral nail (PFN), or arthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fractures.
Methods: Treatment outcomes…
View article: INTER- AND INTRA-OBSERVER RELIABILITY OF THE MIRELS’ SCORING SYSTEM FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURE RISK IN METASTATIC BONE LESIONS AMONG ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF EXPERTISE
INTER- AND INTRA-OBSERVER RELIABILITY OF THE MIRELS’ SCORING SYSTEM FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURE RISK IN METASTATIC BONE LESIONS AMONG ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF EXPERTISE Open
Objective: To assess inter- and intra-observer reliability of Mirels scoring for the determination of pathological fracture risk in metastatic bone lesions of 30 patients among six different levels of experienced orthopedic surgeons who we…
View article: Comparison of nighttime and daytime operation on outcomes of supracondylar humeral fractures: A prospective observational study
Comparison of nighttime and daytime operation on outcomes of supracondylar humeral fractures: A prospective observational study Open
Supracondylar humeral fractures are seen in children and treatment is usually closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP). This surgery can be performed at night, depending on its urgency. Fatigue and sleep deprivation can impact perf…
View article: Surgical treatment of scapula body fractures extending glenoid fossa: Surgical technique and early results
Surgical treatment of scapula body fractures extending glenoid fossa: Surgical technique and early results Open
This study suggests that scapula fractures extending glenoid articular surface can be safely fixed through the Judet approach and had satisfactory results. In addition, two patients with traumatic suprascapular nerve injury were encountere…
View article: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for failed treatment of proximal humerus fractures
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for failed treatment of proximal humerus fractures Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes and complications of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) for failed treatment of proximal humerus fractures (FTPHF). Methods: In this retrospe…
View article: Fluid preloading before beach chair positioning for arthroscopic shoulder procedures: a randomized controlled trial
Fluid preloading before beach chair positioning for arthroscopic shoulder procedures: a randomized controlled trial Open
Consequently, preloading can be favorable approach to preserve hemodynamic stability.
View article: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for corticosteroid-induced deltoid myopathy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for corticosteroid-induced deltoid myopathy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report Open
A 50-year-old woman who had been previously diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus consulted our clinic for pain and weakness in her right shoulder. On examination, she had an atrophied deltoid muscle, a painful right shoulder on move…
View article: Internal fixation for osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the knee in patients with physeal closure
Internal fixation for osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the knee in patients with physeal closure Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to present mid-term functional and radiological outcomes of patients with physeal closure who underwent arthroscopic or open internal fixation with headless cannulated compressive screws due to unstable…
View article: Investigation of the Effects of Intra-articular Tranexamic Acid on Intact Cartilage Tissue and Cartilage Formation in Osteochondral Defects of the Rabbit Knee: An Experimental Study
Investigation of the Effects of Intra-articular Tranexamic Acid on Intact Cartilage Tissue and Cartilage Formation in Osteochondral Defects of the Rabbit Knee: An Experimental Study Open
Background In this study, the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) and saline on intact cartilage and the recovery of experimental osteochondral lesions following microfracture in a rabbit model were compared. Methods Twenty adult rabbits were…
View article: Repair Integrity and Functional Outcomes Between Knot-Tying and Knotless Suture-Bridge Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
Repair Integrity and Functional Outcomes Between Knot-Tying and Knotless Suture-Bridge Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Background: Knot-tying suture-bridge (SB) rotator cuff repair may compromise the vascularity of the repaired tendon, causing tendon strangulation and medial repair failure. The knotless SB repair technique has been proposed to overcome thi…
View article: The effect of intravenous tranexamic acid on visual clarity during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot study
The effect of intravenous tranexamic acid on visual clarity during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot study Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid (TRX) use on visual clarity during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Methods: This prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled…
View article: The Effect of Intraarticular Insulin on Chondral Defect Repair
The Effect of Intraarticular Insulin on Chondral Defect Repair Open
Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of intraarticular insulin on the treatment of chondral defects. Design Twenty-four mature New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups as control (Group 1), microfractur…
View article: Does Resection of Heterotopic Ossification of the Elbow Result in Satisfactory Functional Outcomes?
Does Resection of Heterotopic Ossification of the Elbow Result in Satisfactory Functional Outcomes? Open
Objective: heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common cause of elbow stiffness following surgical treatment of elbow trauma. In this study, our aim was to evaluate the mid-term functional outcomes of open surgical procedures for HO. Methods…