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Öğe Ankle Deformity Associated with Torture: A Case Report(DERMAN MEDICAL PUBL, 2015) Guzel, Yunus; Gulec, Ali; Elmadag, MehmetFalanga causes oedema and haemorrhaging subcutaneously and in compartments of the feet in the acute phase. The inflammatory process leaves a loss of elasticity in the ankle and resistant pain in the foot and ankle. Chronic pain in the feet and legs is common years after falanga but an advanced degree of deformity is rare. The case is presented here of ankle deformity which developed associated with torture applied by falanga in the Syrian civil war, and which was treated by tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis.Öğe A comparison of the effects on postoperative bleeding of the intra-articular application of tranexamic acid and adrenalin in total knee arthroplasty(PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOC, 2019) Durgut, Fatih; Erkocak, Omer Faruk; Aydin, Bahattin Kerem; Ozdemir, Ali; Gulec, Ali; Tugrul, Ali IhsanObjective: To compare the efficacies of intra-articular applications of tranexamic acid and adrenaline on postoperative bleeding after total knee arthroplasty. Methods: The single-center, retrospective, controlled study was conducted at Selcuk University, department of orthopedics surgery and comprised data of patients who underwent primary, unilateral, cemented total knee arthroplasty between July 2012 and December 2014. Group 1 had received tranexamic acid 1g after closure of articular capsule. Group 2 had received adrenalin. Group 3, the control group, received no medication intra-articularly after total knee arthroplasty. The amount of blood collected in the drain and postoperative alterations in haemoglobin and haematocrit values were compared. Results: Of the total 90 subjects, there were 30(33.33%) in each of the three groups. The decrease of haemoglobin and haematocrit values in Group 1 was statistically significant compared to both Group 2 and Group 3 (p<0.05). The amount of blood collected in the drains was remarkably lower in Groups I and 2 compared to Group III (p<0.05). No deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary emboli were encountered across the sample. Conclusion: Intra-articular administration of tranexamic acid was found to be beneficial and safe for the achievement of effective haemostasis after total knee arthroplasty.Öğe Methyl methacrylate in external fixation of supracondylar humerus fractures: An experimental study(SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, 2018) Gulec, Ali; Acar, Mehmet Ali; Aydin, Bahattin Kerem; Demir, Teyfik; Ozkaya, MustafaSupracondylar humerus fractures are common fractures around the elbow. Open fractures, comminuted metaphyseal fractures and also fractures with bone loss may need to be treated with external fixators. The aim of this study is to compare two different external fixators, tubular external fixators and polymethyl methacrylate with K wires external fixators, with regard to stiffness and stability for metaphyseal-diaphyseal osteotomies of distal humerus close to the joint. Six matched pairs (24 specimens) of second-generation sawbone humerus were prepared in a standard fashion to create a metaphyseal fracture, 5cm proximal to the distal joint line of humerus and were randomly divided into two groups of 12 specimens each. Each sawbone humerus was osteotomized transversely at the mid-olecranon fossa with a 2-mm oscillating saw to simulate a Gartland type III fracture. The osteotomy was then reduced and stabilized using two different external fixation methods: carbon tubular external fixator with Schanz screws and methyl methacrylate with multiple K wires. Three-point bending and torsion tests were performed on the specimens. Bending and torsional stiffness of specimens were obtained for the fixation methods. According to the results of the study, the methyl methacrylate group has provided higher stiffness than classical tubular fixator with Schanz screws in three-point bending test (7.79 +/- 2.33N/mm vs 3.78 +/- 1.18N/mm, p=0.006). The methyl methacrylate group also showed better stiffness in torsion test (0.12 +/- 0.042Nm/degrees vs 0.067 +/- 0.013Nm/degrees, p=0.02). We determined for the first time in literature that external fixation with methyl methacrylate was significantly superior to the classical tubular external fixator with Schanz screws with regard to stiffness and stability under three-point bending and torsional loads. Moreover, methyl methacrylate is inexpensive and easily applied.Öğe Percutaneous double-button fixation method for treatment of acute type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation(TURKISH ASSOC ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY, 2015) Acar, Mehmet Ali; Gulec, Ali; Erkocak, Omer Faruk; Yilmaz, Guney; Durgut, Fatih; Elmadag, MehmetObjective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and radiological results of patients treated with the percutaneous double-button technique for acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation. Methods: A retrospective evaluation was performed of 13 patients surgically treated for acute Type III AC joint dislocation with the percutaneous double-button fixation method. The coracoclavicular (CC) distance of the affected side was compared with that of the healthy side on anterior-posterior radiographs obtained at the final follow-up. In the functional evaluation, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), Constant, and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were used. Results: The 13 patients in the study included 12 males and 1 female with a mean age of 43.4 years (range: 22-60 years). The mean follow-up period was 13.61 months (range: 9-24 months). The mean CC distance on the operated side was 9.23 mm (range: 8-15 mm), and when compared with the healthy side, no statistically significant difference was observed. Preoperative Constant scores of a mean of 30.3 (range: 18-42) increased to 84.4 (range: 70-90) at the final follow-up. Preoperative DASH scores had a mean of 14.1 (range: 11-28) and decreased to 0.4 (range: 0-3) at the final follow-up (p<0.001). Mean preoperative VAS score was 6.0 (range: 5-8), which decreased to 0.6 (range: 0-3) at the final follow-up (p<0.001). Conclusion: The percutaneous double-button fixation technique is a safe, practical, and effective fixation method that can be used as an alternative to arthroscopic and open methods for acute Type III AC joint dislocations.Öğe Percutaneous Release of the First Dorsal Extensor Compartment: A Cadaver Study(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2016) Gulec, Ali; Turkmen, Faik; Toker, Serdar; Acar, Mehmet AliBackground: To evaluate the efficiency of the percutaneous 18-G needle technique in releasing the fibro-osseous sheath over the first dorsal extensor compartment of the hand. Methods: Using anatomic landmarks, percutaneous release was performed with an 18-G needle on 48 wrists of 24 cadavers. The specimens were then dissected and examined for the completeness of the first dorsal extensor compartment release and any tendon or neurovascular injuries. The tunnel length, number of abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons, presence of an intertendinous septum, and the effects of these parameters on percutaneous release were evaluated. Results: Percutaneous release was performed on all of the wrists, and the evaluation of the adequacy of release revealed 25 complete releases, 21 partial releases, and 2 missed releases. There were 19 cases of tendon complications. No neurovascular injuries were noted. The mean tunnel length was 2.66 +/- 30 cm, and the mean number of tendons was 2.75 +/- 0.86. A septum was present in 33.3% of cases. Tunnel length and tendon number had no statistically significant effect on release, whereas the presence of a septum was significantly associated with inadequate tunnel release and the development of tendon complications. Conclusions: Percutaneous release of the first dorsal extensor compartment using an 18-G needle was associated with high rates of incomplete release and tendon damage in the presence of an intertendinous septum. Further study is required under ultrasound guidance to determine the usefulness of percutaneous release in the first dorsal extensor compartment. Clinical Relevance: Release with a percutaneous needle tip in De Quervain's syndrome may provide the advantages of better cosmetic results with less scar formation and an early return to work.Öğe Reconstruction of Foot and Ankle Defects with a Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap in Pediatric Patients(THIEME MEDICAL PUBL INC, 2015) Acar, Mehmet Ali; Gulec, Ali; Aydin, Bahattin Kerem; Erkocak, Omer Faruk; Yilmaz, Guney; Senaran, HakanBackground There are a limited number of published studies describing reconstruction with an anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap following lower extremity injury in pediatric patients. The aim of this study was to present our experiences with the application of a free ALT flap not only in the reconstruction of soft tissue defects around the pediatric foot arid ankle but also in patients with bone, tendon, and ligament injuries that require repair. Materials and Methods Reconstruction with a free ALT flap was performed in 11 pediatric patients (mean age, 8.9 years; range, 3-15 years) between November 2010 and February 2013. The modes of injury were as follows: six traffic accidents, three firearm accidents, one agricultural machinery accident, and one bicycle chain accident. A retrospective evaluation of the applied surgical procedures was performed: flap size, perforator type and number, placement area, site of anastomosis, closure of the donor site, complications, and flap survival. Results The mean size of the skin flap was 83.2 mm(2) (range, 48-117 mm(2)). Except for two patients, there were two perforators in the obtained flaps, which were 75% musculocutaneous and 25% septocutaneous. To strengthen the Achilles tendon in one patient, the ALT, together with the fascia lata, was raised as a composite flap. This flap was used as a "sensate flap" in three patients with defects in the heel area and as a "perforator flap" in seven patients. Anastomosis was performed in the anterior tibial artery in five patients and in the posterior tibial artery in six patients. Primary closure was performed for the donor site in all patients. Due to venous thrombus after 24 hours in one patient, reexploration was performed, and blood flow was regained with a vein graft. In the same patient, partial necrosis developed on the lateral edge of the flap; after debridement of the necrotic areas, closure was performed with a split thickness skin graft. After the ALT flap procedure, the primary flap survival rate was 90.9%. Conclusion The free ALT flap could be a safe, reliable, and aesthetically appealing option for foot/ankle resurfacing in children after traumatic soft tissue loss. The ALT flap can cover a far greater area and provide the versatility needed to optimize soft-tissue coverage.Öğe Transverse Carpal Ligament and Forearm Fascia Release for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Change the Entrance Angle of Flexor Tendons to the A1 Pulley: The Relationship between Carpal Tunnel Surgery and Trigger Finger Occurence(HINDAWI LTD, 2013) Karalezli, Nazim; Kutahya, Harun; Gulec, Ali; Toker, Serdar; Karabork, Hakan; Ogun, Tunc C.Purpose. The appearance of trigger finger after decompression of the carpal tunnel without a preexisting symptom has been reported in a few articles. Although, the cause is not clear yet, the loss of pulley action of the transverse carpal ligament has been accused mostly. In this study, we planned a biomechanical approach to fresh cadavers. Methods. The study was performed on 10 fresh amputees of the arm. The angles were measured with (1) the transverse carpal ligament and the distal forearm fascia intact, (2) only the transverse carpal ligament incised, (3) the distal forearm fascia incised to the point 3 cm proximal from the most proximal part of the transverse carpal ligament in addition to the transverse carpal ligament. The changes between the angles produced at all three conditions were compared to each other. Results. We saw that the entrance angle increased in all of five fingers in an increasing manner from procedure 1 to 3, and it was seen that the maximal increase is detected in the middle finger from procedure 1 to procedure 2 and the minimal increase is detected in little finger. Discussion. Our results support that transverse carpal ligament and forearm fascia release may be a predisposing factor for the development of trigger finger by the effect of changing the enterance angle to the A1 pulley and consequently increase the friction in this anatomic area. Clinical Relevance. This study is a cadaveric study which is directly investigating the effect of a transverse carpal ligament release on the enterance angle of flexor tendons to A1 pulleys in the hand.Öğe Triggering of the Digits After Carpal Tunnel Surgery(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2015) Acar, Mehmet Ali; Kutahya, Harun; Gulec, Ali; Elmadag, Mehmet; Karalezli, Nazim; Ogun, Tunc CevatIntroduction Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and trigger finger may be seen simultaneously in the same hand. The development of trigger finger in patients undergoing CTS surgery is not rare, but the relationship between these conditions has not been fully established. The aims of this prospective randomized study were to investigate the incidence of trigger finger in patient groups undergoing transverse carpal ligament releasing (TCL) or TCL together with distal forearm fascia releasing and to identify other factors that may have an effect of these conditions. Materials and Method This prospective randomized study evaluated 159 hands of 113 patients for whom CTS surgery was planned. The patients were separated into 2 groups: group 1 (79 hands of 57 patients) undergoing TCL releasing only and group 2 (80 hands of 56 patients) undergoing TCL and distal forearm fascia releasing together. The age and gender of the patients, dominant hand, physical examination findings, visual analogue scale (VAS), and electromyography (EMG) results were recorded. Follow-up examinations were made at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months for all patients. We noted development of trigger finger in the surgical groups, and its location and response to treatment. Results The incidence of trigger finger development was statistically significantly different between group 1 and group 2 (13.9% and 31.3%, respectively). The logistic regression analysis of factors affecting the development of trigger finger posttreatment found that the surgical method and severity of EMG were significant, whereas the effects of the other factors studied were not found to have any statistical significance. Conclusion There was an increased risk of postoperative trigger finger development in patients undergoing TCL and distal forearm fascia releasing surgery for CTS compared to those undergoing CTL only. There is a need for further studies to support this result and further explain the etiology.
