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PURPOSE: To compare the effectiveness of intraarticular (IA) multiple and single platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as well as hyaluronic acid (HA) injections in different stages of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. METHODS: A total of 162 patients with different stages of knee OA were randomly divided into four groups receiving 3 IA doses of PRP, one dose of PRP, one dose of HA or a saline injection (control). Then, each group was subdivided into two groups: early OA (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 0 with cartilage degeneration or grade I-III) and advanced OA (Kellgren-Lawrence grade IV). The patients were evaluated before the injection and at the 6-month follow-ups using the EuroQol visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS) and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective scores. Adverse events and patient satisfaction were recorded. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant improvement in the IKDC and EQ-VAS scores in all the treatment groups compared with the control group. The knee scores of patients treated with three PRP injections were significantly better than those patients of the other groups. There was no significant difference in the scores of patients injected with one dose of PRP or HA. In the early OA subgroups, significantly better clinical results were achieved in the patients treated with three PRP injections, but there was no significant difference in the clinical results of patients with advanced OA among the treatment groups. CONCLUSION: The clinical results of this study suggest IA PRP and HA treatment for all stages of knee OA. For patients with early OA, multiple (3) PRP injections are useful in achieving better clinical results. For patients with advanced OA, multiple injections do not significantly improve the results of patients in any group. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: I.
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Ácido Hialurónico/administración & dosificación , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/terapia , Plasma Rico en Plaquetas , Viscosuplementos/administración & dosificación , Método Doble Ciego , Femenino , Humanos , Inyecciones Intraarticulares , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Dimensión del Dolor , Satisfacción del Paciente , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between ventricular function and the extracellular volume fraction (ECV) in patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM) using 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We also hypothesized that native T1 and ECV values would be increased in patients with NIDCM, independent of the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). The findings of our study could lead to further studies of the follow-up protocols. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In total, 53 consecutive dilated cardiomyopathy patients who had undergone cardiac MRI were functionally evaluated and underwent tissue characterization. RESULTS: The mean native T1 value was 1235 ± 10 ms, and the mean ECV value was 35.4 ± 2.7% in the myocardia. The LVEF values ranged from 29 to 44%. No significant correlations were observed between functional analysis measurements and native T1 or ECV values. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed that myocardial fibrosis is unrelated to cardiac functional findings in NIDCM patients. Therefore, we propose that these patients should be evaluated using MRI and tissue characterization techniques, in addition to cardiac functional analysis.
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Cardiomiopatía Dilatada/diagnóstico , Imagen por Resonancia Cinemagnética/métodos , Miocardio/patología , Adulto , Cardiomiopatía Dilatada/complicaciones , Cardiomiopatía Dilatada/fisiopatología , Progresión de la Enfermedad , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Volumen Sistólico , Factores de Tiempo , Función Ventricular IzquierdaRESUMEN
Knee dislocation is a relatively rare condition of all orthopaedic injuries. Accompanying multiple ligament injuries are common after knee dislocations. A 41-year-old male presented to the emergency department suffering from right knee dislocation in June 2013. The patient had anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament (MCL), medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) rupture, and lateral meniscal tear. A single-bundle anatomic reconstruction, medial collateral ligament reconstruction, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and meniscus repair were performed in single session. At twelve months follow-up; there was 160º flexion and 10° extension knee range of motion. Lysholm knee score was 90. Extensive forces can cause both MCL and MPFL injury due to overload and the anatomical relationship between these two structures. Therefore, patients with valgus instability should be evaluated for both MPFL and MCL tears to facilitate successful treatment.
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Luxación de la Rodilla/complicaciones , Luxación de la Rótula/etiología , Adulto , Humanos , Inestabilidad de la Articulación , Articulación de la Rodilla , Ligamentos/lesiones , Masculino , Traumatismo MúltipleRESUMEN
Spinal cord haemangioblastomas are rare central nervous systems tumours, and haemorrhage.It is an uncommon occurance. We report a 28-year-old pregnant patient who presented with paraplegia due to acute haemorrhage of a spinal haemangioblastoma. Magnetic resonance imaging showed extensive syrinx cavities, an intramedullary lesion at the T4-T5 spinal cord level e, and a subarachnoid haemorrhage. Digital subtraction angiography showed the feeding artery and dilated tortuous draining vein within the dural sac. The lesion was deemed a haemangioblastoma. The histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Postoperatively, the paraplegia improved and the patient was able to walk within 2 weeks. Imaging is important for early diagnosis to prevent patients persistent neurological deficits.
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Hemangioblastoma/química , Hemorragia/complicaciones , Paraplejía/etiología , Médula Espinal/patología , Angiografía de Substracción Digital , Femenino , Humanos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , EmbarazoRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: To make normative width measurements of the ischiofemoral (IF) space in an asymptomatic population and to record soft tissue MRI signal variations within the IF space in order to determine whether such variations are associated with IF space dimensions. METHODS: Normative width measurements of the IF space were prospectively made in 418 hips on 1.5 T MR images of 209 asymptomatic volunteers. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of the IF soft tissues including the quadratus femoris (QF) muscle were also made. RESULTS: The mean IF space width was 2.56 ± 0.75 cm (right, 2.60 ± 0.75 cm; left, 2.53 ± 0.75 cm). Soft tissue MRI signal abnormalities were present within the IF space in 19 (9.1 %) of 209 volunteers. Soft tissue abnormalities within the IF space included oedema (3/209, 1.4 %) of the QF and/or surrounding soft tissue, and only fatty infiltration (16/209, 7.7 %) of the QF. CONCLUSIONS: Bilateral IF spaces are asymmetrical in asymptomatic persons. There is ≥10 % of width difference between right and left IF spaces in approximately half of asymptomatic individuals. Fatty infiltration and oedema can be present at the IF space in a small portion of the asymptomatic population, who also have narrower IF spaces than those without soft tissue MRI signal abnormalities. KEY POINTS: ⢠Bilateral IF spaces are commonly asymmetrical in asymptomatic individuals. ⢠MRI signal abnormalities can be observed within IF space in asymptomatic people. ⢠Abnormal quantitative/qualitative MRI findings are not necessarily related to IF impingement.
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Articulación de la Cadera/anatomía & histología , Músculo Esquelético/anatomía & histología , Adulto , Edema , Femenino , Cabeza Femoral/anatomía & histología , Voluntarios Sanos , Humanos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Masculino , Huesos Pélvicos/anatomía & histología , Estudios ProspectivosRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Injuries of the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee are rare. They are difficult to diagnose and can cause severe disability. This study presents the 20- to 70-month clinical and radiological outcomes of the anatomical reconstruction technique of LaPrade et al. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-one patients with chronic PLC injuries underwent anatomical PLC reconstruction. The anatomical locations of the popliteus tendon, fibular collateral ligament, and popliteofibular ligament were reconstructed using a 2-graft technique. The patients were evaluated subjectively with the Tegner, Lysholm, and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective knee scores and objectively with the IKDC objective scores; additionally, varus stress radiographs were taken to evaluate knee stability. RESULTS: Significant (p < 0.05) improvements were observed in the postoperative Lysholm, IKDC-s, and Tegner scores compared with preoperatively. The IKDC objective subscores (lateral joint opening at 20° of knee extension, external rotation at 30° and 90°, and the reverse pivot-shift test) had improved significantly at the time of the final 40.9 ± 13.7-month follow-up. Lateral compartment opening on the varus stress radiographs had decreased significantly in the postoperative period. However, there was still a significant difference compared with the uninjured knee. There was no significant improvement in the IKDC-s, Lysholm, or Tegner scores between the nine patients with isolated PLC injuries and twelve with multi-ligament injuries. CONCLUSIONS: Significant improvement in the objective knee stability scores and clinical outcomes with anatomical reconstruction showed that this technique can be used to treat patients with chronic PLC injured knees. However, longer-term multicentre studies and studies with larger groups comparing multiple techniques are required to determine the best treatment method for PLC injuries.
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Traumatismos de la Rodilla/cirugía , Procedimientos Ortopédicos/métodos , Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica/métodos , Ligamento Cruzado Posterior/cirugía , Adulto , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Ligamento Cruzado Posterior/lesiones , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the relationship of the intercondylar notch width with unilateral and bilateral ACL injury by using MR images. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The intercondylar notch width index was measured on the MR images of 18 patients with a bilateral ACL injury, 38 patients with a unilateral ACL injury and 53 healthy subjects with a normal ACL and the results of all groups were compared with each other. RESULTS: The mean NWI values were 0,227 (±0.008) in bilateral injured; 0,245 (±0.009) in unilateral injured and 0,272 (±0.01) in control groups and 0,251(±0.01) in unaffected side of the unilateral group. There were statistically significant differences in intercondylar notch width index (NWI) values between all groups and there was a significant difference between the affected and the unaffected sides in group with unilateral ACL injury. A cutoff value of 0.25 for NWI gave an odds ratio of 26.5 for bilateral and 3.23 for unilateral ACL injuries. CONCLUSIONS: The finding that NWI is significantly narrowed in patients with bilateral and unilateral ACL tears compared with the healthy controls suggest a relationship between a narrow NWI and an increased risk of ACL injury. The patients with a narrow NWI should also be screened contralaterally for assessment of ACL injury risk on the other knee. So, specialized training programmes for the people with narrow NWI can be prepared for preventing ACL injuries.
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Lesiones del Ligamento Cruzado Anterior , Traumatismos de la Rodilla/diagnóstico , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Adulto , Ligamento Cruzado Anterior/patología , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Curva ROC , Estudios Retrospectivos , Rotura , Índices de Gravedad del TraumaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: The glenohumeral joint is the most frequently dislocated joint in the body. Numerous techniques for reducing an acute anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint have been described. The goal of this study was to assess the efficacy of Janecki's forward elevation maneuver for reducing a traumatic acute anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation. METHODS: Between May 2010 and November 2011, the forward elevation maneuver was applied to 27 patients who presented to the emergency department of Yuzuncu Yil University Medical School with a traumatic anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation. For each patient, the forward elevation maneuver was used to reduce the anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation. The type of dislocation, the effectiveness of the procedure in achieving reduction, the need for premedication, the ease of performing the reduction and complications (if present) were noted. RESULTS: Janecki's forward elevation maneuver was successful for 25 patients (92.6 %) on the first attempt. Premedication was not used for 22 patients, and reduction was successful for 20 of them. The method was not successful in two cases. Twenty-three of the patients (85.2 %) experienced no pain or mild pain. Complications referred to the reduction technique were not found in any patient. CONCLUSIONS: This paper concludes that Janecki's forward elevation maneuver is a simple, safe, painless, and effective reduction method. Consequently, the forward elevation maneuver seems to be a good method for reducing anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation.
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Manipulación Ortopédica/métodos , Luxación del Hombro/terapia , Enfermedad Aguda , Adolescente , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the epidemiological features of cases that were registered for burns and treated at a hospital after the Van earthquake to compare burn cases from the previous year and to determine the factors that influenced mortality. METHODS: Patients who were admitted to the Van Region Training and Research Hospital within the 3-month period after the earthquake were categorized as group 1; patients who were admitted within the same time interval in the previous year were categorized as group 2. RESULTS: There were 121 patients in Group 1 and 89 patients in Group 2. It was determined that there were 36% more burn cases in Group 1. Flame burns were observed 4.8 times more often in Group 1 compared to Group 1 (p=0.002). Exitus was observed in 25.4% of cases in Group 1 and in 7% of cases in Group 2 (p=0.0069). CONCLUSION: It was determined that the number of burn cases registered after the earthquake, the number of flame burns, the percentage of burns and the rate of mortality were higher than the data before the earthquake.
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Quemaduras/epidemiología , Terremotos , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Quemaduras/mortalidad , Quemaduras/cirugía , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Turquía/epidemiología , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: On 23 October 2011, an earthquake occurred in the city of Van, Turkey. This earthquake was an enormous devastating disaster and caused mass casualties. The descriptive analysis presented here serves as a reference not only for the present injury profile but also for future disaster response. METHODS: This is a retrospective study based on the medical records of earthquake victims admitted to Van Training and Research Hospital. The results were compared with the current literature. RESULTS: 1582 earthquake victims (806 male, 776 female, mean age 36.9 years) were admitted to emergency service. 301 of the patients were treated with hospital care in different departments: 84 (27.9%) in orthopedics surgery, 40 (13.2%) in general and pediatric surgery, 26 (9%) in thorax surgery, 34 (11%) in neurosurgery, 56 (19%) in internal medicine, 39 (13%) in the intensive care unit, and 22 (7%) in other departments. The total number of deceased was 60. CONCLUSION: To minimize mortality and morbidity after earthquake disaster, immediate and effective triage should be done, and after the patients are transported to the hospital, individualized treatment should be planned according to the patients' respective clinical features. Coherent collaboration between many departments is vital.
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Desastres/estadística & datos numéricos , Terremotos/estadística & datos numéricos , Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital/estadística & datos numéricos , Heridas y Lesiones/epidemiología , Adulto , Terremotos/mortalidad , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Turquía/epidemiología , Heridas y Lesiones/clasificación , Heridas y Lesiones/mortalidadRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), typically found in children, is a rare single or multisystem disorder with a wide range of clinical and radiological manifestations. Unusual presentations of LCH are occasionally encountered and it may be difficult to distinguish LCH from an infection or a benign or malignant tumor. RESULTS: A 35-year-old female presented with pain in her back and left buttock, malaise, and weight loss, with a duration of several months. Her laboratory test results were within the normal ranges except for the levels of acute phase reactants, which were elevated. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography revealed a unilateral destructive sacroiliac lesion, and multiple vertebral lesions with adjacent discal involvement and extensive soft tissue extensions. She was initially misdiagnosed with multifocal osteoarticular tuberculosis. An open biopsy and joint curettage was performed. Histopathological examination showed that she had LCH. CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of LCH associated with a destructive unilateral sacroiliac lesion, discal involvement, and involvement of the adjacent vertebrae, in an adult patient; the LCH mimicked osteoarticular tuberculosis. Disease onset in adulthood is rare, and this can potentially delay diagnosis. Familiarity with the imaging features of unusual LCH manifestations is necessary to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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Intensive physical exercise leads to increases in left ventricular muscle mass and wall thickness. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging allows the assessment of functional and morphological changes in an athlete's heart. In addition, a native T1 mapping technique has been suggested as a non-contrast method to detect myocardial fibrosis. The aim of this study was to show the correlation between athletes' cardiac modifications and myocardial fibrosis with a native T1 mapping technique. A total of 41 healthy non-athletic control subjects and 46 athletes underwent CMR imaging. After the functional and morphological assessments, native T1 mapping was performed in all subjects using 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging. Most of the CMR findings were significantly higher in athletes who had ≥5 years of sports activity when compared with non-athletic controls and athletes who had <5 years of sports activity. Significantly higher results were shown in native T1 values in athletes who had <5 years of sports activity, but there were no significant differences in the left ventricular end-diastolic volume, left ventricular end-diastolic mass, or interventricular septal wall thickness between non-athletic controls and athletes who had <5 years of sports activity. The native T1 mapping technique has the potential to discriminate myocardial fibrotic changes in athletes when compared to a normal myocardium. The T1 mapping method might be a feasible technique to evaluate athletes because it does not involve contrast, is non-invasive and allows for easy evaluation of myocardial remodeling.
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Atletas , Cardiomegalia Inducida por el Ejercicio , Ventrículos Cardíacos/diagnóstico por imagen , Imagen por Resonancia Cinemagnética , Miocardio/patología , Función Ventricular Izquierda , Remodelación Ventricular , Adaptación Fisiológica , Adulto , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Femenino , Fibrosis , Ventrículos Cardíacos/patología , Ventrículos Cardíacos/fisiopatología , Humanos , Interpretación de Imagen Asistida por Computador , Masculino , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Estudios Prospectivos , Factores de Tiempo , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between the liver and spleen apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of patients with chronic liver disease and the presence and the degree of ascites. MATERIALS AND METHOD: In this retrospective study, we assessed 107 patients with chronic liver disease and 39 control subjects who underwent upper abdominal MR imaging including echo-planar diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). Among the 107 cirrhotic patients, 56 were classified as group 1, 25 as group 2, and 26 as group 3 according to the absence, the presence of minimal, and the presence of massive ascites, respectively. The scores of model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) were matched between groups as the standard reference. The liver ADC, spleen ADC, and normalized liver ADC values were compared between the control group and patients' groups. RESULTS: Patients with massive ascites had significantly higher MELD score compared with the other groups. The MELD score was also significantly higher in patient groups than in control group. The liver and normalized liver ADCs of patients' groups were significantly lower than that of the control group. With some overlap among groups, the measured ADC values decreased as the amount of the ascites increased, and these relationships were statistically significant. Furthermore, compared to control group, patients with massive ascites had significantly higher spleen ADCs. CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that the ADC value of the liver and spleen correlates with the presence and the degree of ascites in patients with chronic liver disease, and merits further study.
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Ascitis/patología , Imagen de Difusión por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Hepatopatías/patología , Bazo/patología , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Enfermedad Crónica , Imagen Eco-Planar , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
Partite patella is a known cause of anterior knee pain, especially in adolescents and young males, although most patients are asymptomatic. Symptomatic partite patella is usually revealed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as bone marrow edema within the opposing bone fragments. We present a case of unusual bilateral symptomatic multipartite patella in an adult who presented with quadriceps fat pad edema and mass effect as well as slightly edematous signal changes within the bone fragments on MRI. This case indicates that symptomatic partite patella can also present with edema-like imaging findings in the adjacent soft tissue due to chronic mechanical irritation.
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Congenital unilateral agenesis of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is a rare anomaly. Due to proper sufficient collateral circulation via the circle of Willis most cases are asymptomatic, but patients can also present with ischemic or hemorrhagic cerebrovascular insults. The absence of the bony carotid canal is essential to differentiate this anomaly from chronic ICA occlusion. Awareness of this situation by clinicians and radiologists is essential because these patients have an increased incidence of various intracranial pathologies. We report two cases of this rare developmental congenital abnormality occurring in two young patients and describe the presentation, diagnosis, determined developmental causes, imaging findings, and complications.
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with proximal femoral nail (PFN) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BPH) in elderly patients. METHODS: A total of one hundred and forty-three patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures treated surgically between January 2008 and January 2012 were included into the study. Patient demographics, type of fracture according to Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) classification, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification system scores; type of surgical procedure (BPH or PFN), operative details, complications and follow-up scores (Harris Hip Score [HHS]; Mean Mobility Score [MMS]) were recorded. RESULTS: The preoperative characteristics of the patients in both PFN and BPH groups were similar. BPH had higher operation times, blood loss in operation and mortality rates (p<0.005). Reoperation times were higher in PFN group (p<0.005). There were no differences with regard to the HHS and the reduction in MMS at the last follow-up with a 30.4 (10.9) months follow-up (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Although both PFN and BPH had satisfactory outcomes in surgically treated patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures, we recommend intertrochanteric femur fractures in the elderly tobe treated with PFN; which is an effective and appropriate treatment modality with less surgery related trauma and lower mortality rates.
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Clavos Ortopédicos , Hemiartroplastia , Fracturas de Cadera/cirugía , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Fracturas del Fémur/mortalidad , Fracturas del Fémur/cirugía , Fijación Interna de Fracturas/métodos , Servicios de Salud para Ancianos , Fracturas de Cadera/mortalidad , Humanos , Masculino , Tempo Operativo , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Reoperación , Estudios Retrospectivos , TurquíaRESUMEN
In this article, we report a case of a giant-cell tumor of the patella which occurred in an atypical location with soft tissue involvement, which makes our case clinically and radiologically unique. A 24-year-old patient was admitted to our clinic with a complaint of anterior knee pain. Radiological examination and percutaneous fine needle biopsy showed a diagnosis of giant-cell tumor of the patella. The patient underwent patellectomy with en-bloc resection of the lesion with totally involved soft tissue components and the extensor mechanism was reconstructed with two Achilles allografts. After surgery, the diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. At 12 months, the patient had no recurrence with 110° flexion and 30° extension of the range of motion of the knee. Lysholm knee score was 72. At 90°/sec isokinetic muscle strength test, the muscle strength loss was found to be 51.1% in the extensor and 21.1% in the flexor, compared to non-involved knee. In conclusion, giant cell tumors are difficult to treat, as they are destructive lesions with high recurrence rates. Despite reduced range of motion and muscle strength, based on our study results, we believe that our surgical treatment modality may be an alternative for the treatment of patellar giant cell tumors.
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Neoplasias Óseas/patología , Tumor Óseo de Células Gigantes/patología , Rótula/patología , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/patología , Neoplasias Óseas/cirugía , Tumor Óseo de Células Gigantes/cirugía , Humanos , Rótula/cirugía , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/cirugía , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Osteochondral ankle injuries commonly affect the dome of the talus, and these injuries are a common cause of athletic disability. Various treatment options are available for these injuries including intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of HA and PRP as adjunct therapies after arthroscopic microfracture in osteochondral lesions (OCLs) of the talus. METHODS: In this prospective, randomized blinded study, 40 patients with talar OCLs in their ankle joints were treated with arthroscopic debridement and a microfracture technique. Thirteen randomly selected patients received PRP, 14 patients received HA, and the remaining 13 patients received saline as a control group. The participants were assessed using the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) and visual analog pain scale (VAS) scores after a 15.3-month (range, 11-25 months) follow-up. RESULTS: Postoperatively, all the groups exhibited significantly increased AOFAS scores and decreased VAS scores compared with their preoperative results (P < .005). The AOFAS scores were significantly increased in the PRP group versus the HA and control groups (P < .005), although the increased AOFAS scores in the HA group versus the control group were also significant (P < .005). Similar to the AOFAS scores, the decrease in the VAS scores was significantly lower in the PRP group versus the HA and control groups (P < .005). In addition, the HA group had significantly lower VAS scores than the control group (P < .005). CONCLUSION: Both PRP and HA injections improved the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent operation for talar OCLs in the midterm period and can be used as adjunct therapies for these patients. Because a single dose of PRP provided better results, we recommend PRP as the primary adjunct treatment option in the talar OCL postoperative period. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level I, prospective randomized study.
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Artroplastia Subcondral , Cartílago Articular/cirugía , Ácido Hialurónico/uso terapéutico , Plasma Rico en Plaquetas , Astrágalo/cirugía , Viscosuplementos/uso terapéutico , Adulto , Artroscopía , Cartílago Articular/lesiones , Desbridamiento , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Satisfacción del Paciente , Estudios Prospectivos , Método Simple Ciego , Astrágalo/lesiones , Escala Visual AnalógicaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the clinical profile and prognosis of the patients with fasciotomy who were admitted to Van Training and Research Hospital following the 2011 Van earthquake. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty-one patients (11 males, 10 females; mean age 38.3 years; range 18 to 60 years) who had urgent fasciotomy in our clinic following the earthquake were included. Medical records including demographic data, clinical characteristics and prognostic data of the patients were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS: Seven of 21 patients with fasciotomies underwent amputation. Fasciotomy incisions were closed with skingrafting in nine patients and with primary closure in three patients. Eight patients had full range of motion of the joint, while four patients had restricted range of motion of the joint and needed rehabilitation. Two patients had sensory loss. CONCLUSION: Compartment syndrome is one of the serious problems after the Van earthquake. The infection ratio was low, while the amputation ratio was high. The use of anticoagulants following compartment syndrome worsens the clinical presentation, increasing the intracompartmental pressure.
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Síndromes Compartimentales/cirugía , Síndrome de Aplastamiento/cirugía , Terremotos , Fasciotomía , Adolescente , Adulto , Femenino , Hospitalización , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Rango del Movimiento Articular , Estudios Retrospectivos , TurquíaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical profile of the patients with musculoskeletal injuries associated with the 2011 Van earthquake and treatment modalities applied. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between 23.10.2012 and 28.10.2012, a total of 285 patients (151 males, 134 females; mean age 38.6 years; range 1 to 84 years) with musculoskeletal injuries associated with the earthquake who were admitted to Emergency Department of Van Training and Research Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Medical records including the profile of injury, injury type, site of injury, treatment modalities applied and prognosis were evaluated. RESULTS: Ninety-five of 285 patients had soft tissue damage, while 144 had fractures. Of these fractures, 81 required surgical treatment. Forty-six patients had crush injury, while 28 had compartment syndrome. Open and multiple fractures and fragmented fractures were common. The majority of the fractures involved limbs, indicating higher incidence of lower limb involvement rather than upper limb involvement. The incidence of infection was lower in the patients who experienced the earthquake. CONCLUSION: Orthopedic surgery is of utmost importance for the patients with musculoskeletal injuries associated with the earthquake. Appropriate triage should be performed and then the patients with open fractures and compartment syndrome should be given priority for surgery. In such cases, debridement, open reduction and internal fixation are the most common surgical treatments.