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Tanrıkulu, Seval

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    Facet inclinations and interfacet angle of the distal radius on posteroanterior radiographs
    (W B Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc, 2020) Arık, Atilla; Baş, Can Emre; Şanverdi, Eser; Leblebicioğlu, Gürsel; N/A; Tanrıkulu, Seval; Doctor; N/A; Koç University Hospital; N/A
    Purpose: To determine the lunate facet inclination (LFI), scaphoid facet inclination (SFI), and interfacet angle (IFA) of the distal radius on posteroanterior (PA) radiographs; evaluate the reliability of the IFA measurements; and define normative reference values for all 3 parameters. Methods: The IFA was defined as the angle between the lines tangential to the scaphoid and the lunate facets. The reliability of the IFA measurements was investigated using 2 serial measurements made by 3 observers. Three parameters (the IFA, LFI, and SFI) were measured on PA wrist radiographs of 400 normal Caucasians. Between-side and -sex differences among the 3 parameters were analyzed statistically. Results: The inter- and intraobserver reliability of the IFA measurements was excellent. The mean values were as follows: IFA, 20 degrees; LFI, 14 degrees; and SFI, 34 degrees. Although no statistically significant difference was found between the right and the left wrists, sex-based analyses revealed significant differences between the wrists of women and men. Based on the standard distribution of IFAs, 3 groups of distal radii were defined as follows: slightly, moderately, and steeply angled. Conclusions: The LFI, SFI, and IFA are easily measured radiographic parameters of the distal radius. Although a moderate correlation was evident between the IFA and the LFI, the IFA is a novel parameter to evaluate the carpal articular shape of the distal radius. The IFA measurement on PA radiographs is reliable.
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    Radial reference points for measuring palmar tilt and ulnar variance on lateral wrist radiographs
    (World Scientific Publ Co Pte Ltd, 2020) Arık, Atilla; Demiray, Taylan; Leblebicioğlu, Gürsel; N/A; Tanrıkulu, Seval; Doctor; N/A; Koç University Hospital; N/A
    Background: Palmar tilt and ulnar variance are crucial parameters for evaluating the distal radius. Identifying suitable reference points for these parameters on lateral wrist radiographs remains challenging. The purpose of this study was to establish reference points for measuring palmar tilt and ulnar variance on lateral wrist radiographs and to evaluate the reliability of these two parameters using the newly defined reference points. Methods: The distal articular surfaces of 25 cadaver radii were marked at four different locations using thin wires. These bones were radiographed and constant landmarks were recorded. The reliability of the palmar tilt and ulnar variance measurements was assessed using the new reference points and two serial measurements recorded by three observers on 27 standardized lateral wrist radiographs. Results: The reference points for palmar tilt on lateral radiograph were the dorsal and volar end points of the subchondral line. The subchondral line was connected to two of five metaphyseal cortical lines. The reference point for lateral ulnar variance was easily defined on the midpoint of the proximal aspect of the subchondral line. The corresponding posteroanterior central reference point for ulnar variance was at the ulnar corner of the subchondral line. Inter- and intra-observer reliabilities were overall good for the palmar tilt measurements, and excellent for the ulnar variance measurements. Conclusions: Palmar tilt can be determined accurately with a good understanding of the radiographic landmarks on lateral radiographs, and by addressing the problems caused by ulnar inclination of the articular surface of the distal radius. Lateral wrist radiographs can provide a complete picture of the ulnar border of the radius for measuring ulnar variance.
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    Scapholunate interosseous ligament dysfunction as a source of elbow pain syndromes: possible mechanisms and implications for hand surgeons and therapists
    (Churchill Livingstone, 2018) Ayhan, Çiğdem; Leblebicioğlu, Gürsel; N/A; Tanrıkulu, Seval; Doctor; N/A; Koç University Hospital; N/A
    Elbow pain syndromes are common upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders, and they are usually associated with repetitive occupational exposure. Ligaments are often one of the sources of musculoskeletal disorders because of their mechanical and neurological properties. The wrist ligaments are some of the ligaments most vulnerable to occupational exposure. Since most occupational tasks require wrist extension for handling tools and loading, the scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) bears greater strain during loading, which results in creep deformation and hysteresis. Ligamentous creep may result in diminished ability to detect signal changes during joint movements, which impairs neuromuscular control established by ligamentomuscular reflex arcs elicited from mechanoreceptors in the ligaments. Changes in muscle activation patterns of forearm muscles due to diminished ligamentomuscular reflexes may initiate a positive feedback loop, leading to musculoskeletal pain syndromes. The relationship between elbow pain syndromes and SLIL injury will be presented through two hypotheses and relevant pain mechanisms: 1. Repetitive tasks may cause creep deformation of the SLIL, which then impairs ligamentomuscular reflexes, leading to elbow pain disorders. 2. Lateral epicondylalgia may increase the risk of SLIL injury through the compensation of the lower extensor carpi radialis muscle activity by higher extensor carpi ulnaris muscle activity, which may alter carpal kinematics, leading to SLIL degeneration over time. The differential diagnosis is usually complicated in musculoskeletal pain disorders. The failure of treatment methods is one of the issues of concern for many researchers. A key element in developing treatment strategies is to understand the source of the disorder and the nature of the injury. We proposed that the differential diagnosis include SLIL injuries when describing elbow pain syndromes, particularly, lateral epicondylalgia.