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Publication Metadata only Letter to the editor: total hip arthroplasty in a patient with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy(Elsevier Inc., 2023) N/A; Çalışkan, Emrah; Gedik, Cemil Cihad; Eren, İlker; School of MedicineN/APublication Metadata only Letter to the editor regarding: “frozen shoulder after Covid-19 vaccination”(Elsevier B.V., 2023) N/A; Birsel, Olgar; Eren, İlker; School of MedicinePublication Metadata only Selective dorsal scapular nerve and long thoracic nerve blocks for rescue analgesia in scapulothoracic arthrodesis surgery: a case report(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2024) Gürkan, Yavuz; Şimşek, Doğa; Güllü, Buğra; Manici, Mete; Darçın, Kamil; Yürük, Batuhan; Demirhan, Mehmet; Eren, İlker; School of Medicine; Koç University HospitalScapulothoracic arthrodesis (STA) surgery is performed to stabilize the scapula in patients with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD). Postoperative pain could be a major problem even while using erector spinae plane block (ESPB). We performed a preoperative ESPB with an intraoperative ESPB catheter, but rescue analgesia was needed for pain in the periscapular area in the postoperative period. The patient's pain score was reduced by applying an ultrasound-guided dorsal scapular nerve (DSN) and long thoracic nerve (LTN) block. Selective DSN and LTN blocks can be effective in enhancing postoperative analgesia in STA surgery.Publication Metadata only Factors affecting adherence with foot abduction orthosis following Ponseti method(Turkish Assoc Orthopaedics Traumatology, 2015) Göksan, Süleyman Bora; Bilgili, Fuat; Bursalı, Ayşegül; Koç, Eylem; Eren, İlker; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; 168021Objective: The Ponseti method is an effective protocol for treatment of congenital idiopathic clubfoot. Foot abduction orthosis (FAO) is sometimes necessary to preserve the correction achieved with the serial casting and tenotomy. Patient and family adherence to brace use is a common problem, as nonadherence is directly related to relapse. The aim of this study was to investigate patient and parent characteristics related to relapse. Methods: One hundred and fifty-three children who were treated with Ponseti method (mean age: 44.62 months; range: 16-104 months) and their parents were included in the study. Thirty-one patients experienced relapse at an average follow-up of 32 months (range: 6-84 months) since beginning orthosis use. At the time of follow-up visits, parents were questioned about brace use adherence. Satisfaction with Symptoms Scale in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI) was used. Results: Difficulties with brace use were encountered in 122 children. Children of parents who were satisfied with the treatment had relapse at an average of 69.13 +/- 2.64 months, and those of parents who were not satisfied at 32.83 +/- 7.51 months. The most important variable was the child's adaptation to the orthosis treatment without an adverse reaction. Additionally, better compliance was found in children with higher-educated parents. Conclusion: Non-compliance with periods of intolerance is very common for children during orthosis treatment. Parents' coping strategies are very important to avoid relapses. It is important to develop strategies to guide parents.Publication Metadata only Reconstruction techniques for mega bone defects(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2015) Eralp L.; Şen C.; Eren, İlker; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; 168021Trauma, tumors, and infections requiring resection leave orthopedic surgeons a problem to deal: bone defects. Bone defect management is a long-lasting topic, and different treatment strategies are suggested. Currently, segment transport techniques are accepted as gold standard for extensive defects. In the last decade, various treatment approaches are popularized. In this chapter, both segment transport and more recent techniques such as vascularized grafting or cage reconstruction are presented. © Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2015. All rights are reserved.Publication Metadata only A multidisciplinary clinical approach to facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy orthopedic surgery in facioscapulohumeral dystrophy(Literatura Medica, 2018) N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; Çakmak, Özgür Öztop; Eren, İlker; Aslanger, Ayça Dilruba; Günerbüyük, Caner; Kayserili, Hülya; Oflazer, Piraye; Şar, Cüneyt; Demirhan, Mehmet; Özdemir, Yasemin Gürsoy; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Doctor; Teaching Faculty; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Doctor; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; N/A; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; Koc University Hospital; 107818; 168021; N/A; 380939; 7945; N/A; N/A; 9882; 170592Background - Impaired shoulder function is the most disabling problem for daily life of Fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) patients. Scapulothoracic arthrodesis can give a high impact to the functionality of patients. Here we report our experience with scapulothoracic arthrodesis and spinal stenosis surgery in FSHD patients. Patients and methods - 32 FSHD patients were collected between 2015-2016. Demographical and clinical features were documented. All the patients were neurologically examined. The Medical Research Council (MRC) and the FSHD evaluation scale was used to assess muscle involvement(1). Scapulothoracic arthrodesis and spinal stenosis surgeries were performed in eligible patients. Results - There were 16 male and 16 female (mean age 34.4 years; range 12-73) patients. 6 shoulders of 4 patients aged between 2132 years underwent scapulothoracic arthrodesis (two bilateral, one left and one right sided). Only one 63 years old female patient with severe hyperlordosis had spinal fusion surgery. All of the patients undergoing these corrective surgeries have better functionality in daily life, as well as superior shoulder elevation. Conclusion - Until the emergence and clinical use of novel therapeutics, surgical interventions are indicated in carefully selected patients with FSHD to improve arm movements, the posture and the quality of life of patients in general. Scapulothorosic arthrodesis is a management with good clinical results and patient satisfaction. In selected cases other corrective orthopedic surgeries like spinal fusion may also be considered.Publication Metadata only Erector spinae plane block for scapulothoracic arthrodesis for facioscapulohumeral dystrophy patients: a case series(Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (LWW), 2023) N/A; N/A; Gürkan, Yavuz; Sincer, Yasemin; Manici, Mete; Gedik, Cemil Cihad; Eren, İlker; Demirhan, Mehmet; Faculty Member; Researcher; Faculty Member; Researcher; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; 154129; 349846; 113502; 327612; 168021; 9882Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) typically affects the periscapular muscles, resulting in scapular winging. Scapulothoracic arthrodesis (STA) stabilizes the scapula to provide better movement for these patients. Analgesia regimen for FSHD patients who received a single-shot erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and a catheter at the area were retrospectively analyzed in this study. Patients were asked to rate their pain postoperatively and only 5 of 10 patients needed rescue analgesic. No complications occurred. Our experience suggests that continuous ESPB may be helpful for providing analgesia in FSHD patients undergoing STA.Publication Metadata only Results of surgical management of valgus-impacted proximal humerus fractures with structural allografts(Turkish Assoc Orthopaedics Traumatology, 2014) Atalar, Ata Can; Uludağ, Serkan; N/A; Eren, İlker; Demirhan, Mehmet; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; Koc University Hospital; 168021; 9882Objective: The aim of this study was to clinically and radiologically evaluate patients treated with plate osteosynthesis with structural allografts for severely valgus-impacted fractures of the proximal humerus. Methods: The study included 10 patients (average age: 57 years; range: 34 to 77 years) with valgus-impacted Neer Type 4 proximal humerus fractures. Fractures were classified according to the Robinson classification. Patients were called for an up-to-date examination and evaluated radiologically and clinically with Constant and DASH scores. Results: Average follow-up period was 22.5 +/- 12.2 (range: 12 to 50) months. Average DASH score at the final follow-up was 7.6 +/- 4.5 (range: 2.5 to 16.7) and average Constant score was 87.7 +/- 4.4 (range: 83 to 94). None of the cases had early or late head collapse. There was no avascular necrosis. One early screw penetration was observed. Conclusion: Surgical treatment of valgus-impacted proximal humerus fractures achieved successful results. However, the cavity under the humeral head may lead to failure due to mechanical insufficiency. Plate osteosynthesis with structural allografts warrants initial mechanical support until union, thus avoiding complications related to head collapse.Publication Metadata only Bilateral first-ray amputation of the foot due to severe tophaceous gout complicated by infection and discharged sinus a case report(American Podiatric Medical Association, 2018) Sarıyılmaz, Kerim; Özkunt, Okan; Sungur, Mustafa; Kılıçoğlu, Önder, İ.; Dikici, Fatih; Eren, İlker; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; Koç University Hospital; 168021Background: Gout is a purine metabolism disease. Tophaceous gout may cause joint destruction and other systemic problems and sometimes may be complicated by infection. Infection and sinus with discharge associated with tophaceous gout are serious complications, and treatment is difficult. We present a patient with tophaceous gout complicated by infection and discharging sinus treated by bilateral amputation at the level of the first metatarsus.Publication Metadata only Jumping stump(N/A, 2020) N/A; N/A; Çakmak, Özgür Öztop; Eren, İlker; Aygün, Murat Serhat; Özer, Fahriye Feriha; Ertan, Fatoş Sibel; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Teaching Faculty; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; 299358; 168021; 291692; N/A; 112829N/A