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    Mid-term results of open debridement and reattachment surgery for insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a retrospective clinical study
    (Aves, 2020) Yontar, Necip Selçuk; Can, Ata; Öğüt, Tahir; Aslan, Lercan; Faculty Member; Koç University Hospital
    Objective: the aim of this study was to determine the effects of age and body mass index (BMI) on the functional outcomes, satisfaction rates, and recovery time after open debridement and reattachment surgery in non-athletic patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT). Methods: in this retrospective study, 33 non-athletic patients (34 ankles) in whom open debridement and reattachment surgery was performed for IAT from 2006 to 2016 were included. Change in pain intensity was assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) preoperatively and at the final follow-up. Functional assessment was done by preoperative and postoperative American Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) and final follow-up Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group-Achilles Tendinopathy score (VISA-A). Patient satisfaction was evaluated by Roles - Maudsley score (RMS). The recovery time was defined as the time interval from the first appearance to postoperative relief of symptoms and recording. In addition, the recurrent Haglund's deformity was determined by postoperative control radiographs. Results: the mean age at the time of the operation was 51.19 years. The mean follow-up was 61.75 +/- 8.49 months. According to BMI, 5 patients were determined as morbid obese, 19 as obese, 3 as overweight, and 6 as normal. The mean VAS score significantly decreased from 8.5 preoperatively to 1.3 postoperatively (p<0.001). The mean AOFAS score significantly improved from 55.8 preoperatively to 92 postoperatively (p<0.001). Postoperative VISA-A score was 86% (range=32%-100%). According to RMS, 22 patients reported the result as excellent, 8 as good, 2 as fair, and 1 as poor. The mean recovery time was 11.8 (range=2-60) months, but one patient did not reach a symptom free status and thus was not included in the recovery time analysis. Postoperative control radiographs revealed signs of recurrence deformity in four patients. Recovery time showed a negative correlation with the age of the patients (r=-0.65). Postoperative scores and BMI showed no significant correlations with the recovery time on the basis of Spearman's rho test (p=0.196). Conclusion: the results of this study have shown that open debridement and reattachment surgery may be an effective surgical method in relieving pain and improving functional status with high satisfaction rate and acceptable recovery time in the management of non-athletic patients with IAT.
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    Transfer of the lesser tuberosity for reverse hill-sachs lesions after neglected posterior dislocations of the shoulder: a retrospective clinical study of 13 cases
    (Elsevier, 2017) Demirel, M.; Ersen, A.; Karademir, G.; Atalar, A.C.; N/A; Demirhan, Mehmet; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; 9882
    Objective: This study aimed to present middle-term functional and radiological outcomes of the transfer of the lesser tuberosity in the management of reverse Hill-Sachs lesions following posterior dislocations of the shoulder. Patients and methods: With a diagnosis of neglected posterior shoulder dislocation (8 locked, 5 recurrent), 13 male patients (age range: 28-72; mean age: 39.3 years) who underwent the transfer of the lesser tuberosity due to reverse Hill-Sachs lesions, were retrospectively reviewed based on functional and radiological data. The etiologies were: epilepsy in 9 patients, a traffic accident in 2 patients, and fall in 2 patients. To assess the patients' functional level, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and Constant Scores were used, and the patients' range of motion at the last follow-up was measured. To evaluate the development of arthrosis, the final follow-up control plain radiographs were examined. The average size of the defects calculated from the axial computed tomography sets was 27% (range: 20%-40%). Results: The average length of follow-up was 30 months (range: 12-67 months). At the last follow-up visit, the main ASES and Constant Scores were 78 and 85, respectively, and the average degrees of flexion, abduction, and external rotation were 163,151, and 70 respectively. The concentric reduction was observed postoperatively. Conclusion: McLaughlin procedure appears to be a safe and effective method in the treatment of neglected posterior shoulder dislocations with reverse Hill-Sachs lesion. Level of Evidence: Level IV, Therapeutic study. (C) 2017 Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
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    Children with supracondylar humerus fractures have an increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    (Universa Press, 2021) Genç, Erdinç; Bulut, Gresa Carkaxhiu; Genç, Herdem Aslan; Faculty Member; Koç University Hospital
    Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an increased risk of sustaining fractures during their preschool years. Supracondylar humerus fractures (SHFs) comprise the majority of fracture surgeries in the pediatric age range. We hypothesized that ADHD symptoms would be present in children with SHFs, and this characteristic trauma may be associated with an ADHD diagnosis. Thus, we compared the ADHD symptoms of children with and without SHFs. Further, we compared the trauma characteristics, gender, proneness to injury, and presence of prior trauma history of children diagnosed with and without ADHD. We recruited 41 children who were admitted to emergency service with an SHF and 41 age- and gender-matched children without a fracture history. A semi-structured diagnostic interview and a Swanson Nolan Pelham questionnaire were used to obtain data about ADHD symptoms. A clinical intake form was utilized for further clinical data. ADHD symptoms were significantly higher in the fracture group; male gender, parent- reported proneness to injury, and prior history of trauma were significantly associated with ADHD. Orthopedic surgeons may provide early detection of ADHD by using screening tools or asking questions to caregivers and making referrals when needed. This may lead to prevention of further injuries.
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    Biomechanical comparison of orthogonal versus parallel double plating systems in intraarticular distal humerus fractures
    (Elsevier, 2017) Atalar, A. C.; Tunali, O.; Ersen, A.; Kapicioglu, M.; Saglam, Y.; N/A; Demirhan, Mehmet; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; 9882
    Objectives: In intraarticular distal humerus fractures, internal fixation with double plates is the gold standard treatment. However the optimal plate configuration is not clear in the literature. The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical stability of the parallel and the orthogonal anatomical locking plating systems in intraarticular distal humerus fractures in artificial humerus models. Methods: Intraarticular distal humerus fracture (AO13-C2) with 5 mm metaphyseal defect was created in sixteen artificial humeral models. Models were fixed with either orthogonal or parallel plating systems with locking screws (Acumed elbow plating systems). Both systems were tested for their stiffness with loads in axial compression, varus, valgus, anterior and posterior bending. Then plastic deformation after cyclic loading in posterior bending and load to failure in posterior bending were tested. The failure mechanisms of all the samples were observed. Results: Stiffness values in every direction were not significantly different among the orthogonal and the parallel plating groups. There was no statistical difference between the two groups in plastic deformation values (0.31 mm-0.29 mm) and load to failure tests in posterior bending (372.4 N-379.7 N). In the orthogonal plating system most of the failures occurred due to the proximal shaft fracture, whereas in the parallel plating system failure occurred due to the shift of the most distal screw in proximal fragment. Conclusion: Our study showed that both plating systems had similar biomechanical stabilities when anatomic plates with distal locking screws were used in intraarticular distal humerus fractures in artificial humerus models. (C) 2016 Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
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    Comment on: "Turkish version of the modified Constant-Murley score and standardized test protocol: reliability and validity"
    (Aves, 2020) Mısırlıoğlu, Tuğçe Özekli; Taşkıran, Özden Özyemişçi; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; 133091
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    Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Turkish version of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society scoring system in patients with musculoskeletal tumors
    (Aves, 2021) Ocaktan, Bahadır; Tokgöz, Mehmet Ali; Yapar, Aliekber; Deveci, Mehmet Ali; Şimşek, Sezai Aykın; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; Koç University Hospital; 206311; 133305
    Objective: this study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the musculoskeletal tumor society (MSTS) scoring system into Turkish and to determine the reliability and validity of the translated version for the functional evaluation of patients with musculoskeletal tumors. Methods: a total of 36 patients (16 women, 20 men; mean age=36.6; age range=13-75 years) who underwent limb-salvage surgery owing to benign aggressive or malignant musculoskeletal tumors were included in the study. Translation and back translations of the MSTS were performed according to the published guidelines. Short form (SF) 36 physical component, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH), and range of motion scale (ROMS) that were previously analyzed for Turkish validation were used for validity. Reliability of MSTS Turkish version was evaluated by calculating test-retest reliability and internal consistency. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to evaluate the inter-observer consistency and test-retest reliability. Alpha coefficient (Cronbach's alpha) was used to evaluate the internal consistency. Results: it was observed that total MSTS score has a strong negative correlation with DASH (r=-0.689; p<0.001) and WOMAC scores (r=-0.634; p<0.001) and moderate correlation with the ROMS score (r=0.521; p<0.001). Total MSTS score also had a statistically significant strong correlation with SF-36 scores (r values ranging from 0.425 to 0.609, p<0.001). Inter and intra-observer reliability of the MSTS scale was found to be excellent (Cronbach's alpha=0.97 p<0.001; ICC: 0.97 (0.96-0.99; p<0.001). Unlike other subscales, statistical correlation between dexterity and hand-positioning subscales of MSTS with DASH scores was found to be insignificant (r=-0.533, p =0.061 and r=-0.336, p=0.261, respectively). Conclusion: the Turkish version of the MSTS scoring system seems to be a valid and reliable scale that measures the correct and desired values in the evaluation of health-related quality of life in orthopedic oncology. Reliability coefficients of the Turkish version of MSTS were determined to be strong.
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    Biomechanical comparison of pull-out strength of different cementation and pedicle screw placement techniques in a calf spine model
    (Springer, 2020) Akgül, Turgut; Pehlivanoğlu, Tuna; Bayram, Serkan; Özdemir, Mustafa Abdullah; Karalar, Şahin; Korkmaz, Murat; Doctor; Koç University Hospital
    Background: we hypothesized that an entire pedicle screw tract cement augmentation has greater strength than traditional techniques. Method: twenty-four fresh frozen calf lumbar spines were randomized into three study groups, each having eight vertebrae: (1) screw cemented after vertebroplasty; (2) fenestrated cemented screw; and (3) cementation of the entire pedicle screw tract. For the right side screws, two pedicle screws were inserted in each vertebra with the standard position in the sagittal plane, whereas the left side screws were placed at a 30 degrees angle craniocaudal plane. From the recorded force-displacement curves, the maximum peak load (failure load) of each screw was determined. The mode of failure was screw stripping at all levels tested. Results: the pull-out strength for standard screw replacement at the sagittal plane was 1843.3 N, 1707.45 N, and 5365.1 N consecutively. The failure load value in the standard position in the sagittal plane in the cementation of the entire pedicle screw tract group was significantly higher than that in the fenestrated cemented screw group and screw cemented after vertebroplasty (p < 0.001 andp < 0.001, respectively). The standard pedicle screw position in the sagittal plane showed a significant pull-out strength than the others (p < 0.001). Conclusion: the pull-out strength of the cementation of the entire pedicle screw tract was 2.5 times higher than the others. The pull-out strength of the pedicle screws in malposition obtained the same strength to the standard positions after the augmentation procedure in our study.
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    Quantitative comparison of a laterally misplaced pedicle screw with a re-directed screw. How much pull-out strength is lost?
    (Elsevier, 2018) Şanyılmaz, Kerim; Özkunt, Okan; Gemalmaz, Halil Can; Akgül, Turgut; Sungur, Mustafa; Dikici, Fatih; Baydoğan, Murat; Korkmaz, Murat; Doctor; Koç University Hospital
    Objective: redirecting of a laterally misplaced pedicle screw into the accurate position decreases the pull-out strength due to the reinsertion, lateral wall cortical perforation and widening of the pedicle hole. Thus, this biomechanical study was performed to quantitatively analyze the pullout strength of a redirected laterally misplaced pedicle screw into the accurate position. Methods: thirty pedicules of 15 bovine vertebrae were separated to 3 groups, according to the screw placement method: 1) standard flawless trajectory; 2) trajectory with lateral pedicle wall perforation; 3) trajectory with lateral wall perforation redirected to the standard trajectory. Samples were placed on a universal testing machine and pullout loads were measured. Kruskal-Wallis test was utilized within 95% confidence interval and p value <0.05 to test for the statistical significance. Results: the mean pullout strength was 2891 +/- 654,2 N(1383-3814,5) in Group 1; 817,8 +/- 227,6 N(308,6-1144,9) in Group 2 and 2081,1 +/- 487,7 N(1583,5-2962,5) in Group 3. The results found out to be statistically significant (p<0.05). Inter-group comparisons revealed that lateral pedicle wall perforation significantly decreases the pullout strength (p<0.05) and redirection of the screw increases the strength (p<0.05), however it was still weaker than the screws with flawless standard trajectory but this was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study confirm that pullout strength of pedicle screw decreases by approximately 71% when the lateral wall is perforated and decreases 28% after redirection to the accurate position.
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    Disc rehydration after dynamic stabilization: a report of 59 cases
    (Korean Spine Society, 2017) Yılmaz, Atilla; Yıldırım, Hakan; N/A; Şentürk, Salim; Sasani, Mehdi; Öktenoğlu, Bekir Tunç; Yaman, Onur; Süzer, Süleyman Tuncer; Özer, Ali Fahir; Doctor; Faculty Member; Doctor; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; 221691; 1022
    Study Design: A retrospective study investigating decrease in the nucleus pulposus signal intensity or disc height on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and disc degeneration. Purpose: Although a degenerated disc cannot self- regenerate, distraction or stabilization may provide suitable conditions for rehydration and possible regeneration. This study aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes and disc regeneration via MRI in a series of patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) who underwent lumbar stabilization with a dynamic stabilization system (DSS). Overview of Literature: A dynamic system provides rehydration during early DDD. Methods: Fifty- nine patients (mean age, 46.5 years) who undedwent stabilization with DSS for segmental instability (painful black disc) between 2004 and 2014 were retrospectively evaluated. All patients underwent MRI preoperatively and 12 months postoperatively. Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration grades at the implanted segment were categorized using the Pfirrmann classification system. Patients were followed for a mean of 6.4 years, and clinical outcomes were based on visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI) scores. Results: Significant improvements in back pain VAS and ODI scores from before surgery (7 and 68%, respectively) were reported at 6 (2.85 and 27.4%, respectively) and 12 months postoperatively (1.8 and 16.3%, respectively). Postoperative IVD changes were observed in 28 patients. Improvement was observed in 20 patients (34%), whereas progressive degeneration was observed in eight patients (13.5%). Thirty- one patients (52.5%) exhibited neither improvement nor progression. Single Pfirrmann grade improvements were observed in 29% of the patients and two- grade improvements were observed in 5%. Conclusions: Our observations support the theory that physiological movement and a balanced load distribution are necessary for disc regeneration. We conclude that DSS may decelerate the degeneration process and appears to facilitate regeneration.