Objectives In this study, we aimed to introduce a new technique in which distal locking step was easier and safer for orthopedic trauma surgeons involving in the treatment of long bone fractures using an intranail endoscopic visualization and illumination method. Materials and methods A total of 20 fresh bovine hind limbs derived from healthy adults and killed for sale were dissected to obtain tibial bones. Two equal groups including 10 samples in each were prepared. We applied a standard nailing process in both groups: the study group (n=10) was locked by the new technique, intranail endoscopic illumination guidance and intranail visualization assistance locking technique and the control group (n=10) was locked by the classical free-hand fluoroscopic guidance technique. We measured the surgical period time and the radiation exposure time required for the distal locking in both groups. Results The radiation exposure time was statistically significantly lower in the study group compared to the control group. Also, the time period required for distal locking in the study group were statistically significantly lower than the control group. With the use of the intranail endoscopic illumination guidance and visualization assistance technique, the median period time required for the distal locking procedure reduced from 477.5 to 223.5 sec (p<0.001). The median time for radiation exposure dramatically reduced from 13.5 to 2 sec (p<0.001). The median attempt number reduced from 6.5 to 2 times (p<0.001). Conclusion This experimental study indicates that the endoscopic illumination and intranail visualization assistance technique can reduce the radiation exposure time and the period time required for distal locking compared to the free-hand fluoroscopic guidance.

The aim of this study was to determine the balance problems and risk of falling by using digital or computerized methods in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and have satisfactory functional scores in the early postoperative period. MethodologyA total of 31 participants (24 women, seven men; mean age: 61.93 ±10.75 years; range: 49-82 years) who underwent unilateral TKA were included. The fall risk was evaluated using the time up-and-go (TUG) test and computerized platforms. Patient-reported pain, stiffness, and physical functional outcome measures [Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Oxford Knee Score (OKS)] and posture (New York Posture Rating Chart) were evaluated. ResultsBased on the WOMAC scores, there was a significant impact on self-reported pain (p˂0.001), function (p=0.001), and stiffness (p=0.001) between preoperative and postoperative results. The OKS (p=0.006) and the TUG score (p=0.004) improved significantly, but the posture scores remained the same after the surgery. There was a statistically significant difference between the preoperative and third-month postoperative test results of the stabilometric test, bipedal opened eye, bipedal closed eye, monopedal right, and monopedal left foot static balance tests (p˂0.05). However, the disequilibrium and equilibrium dynamic balance values remained unchanged three months after TKA. ConclusionsSatisfactory functional scores according to WOMAC or OKS were achieved in the early postoperative period. However, posture and dynamic balance problems related to falling risk continued to persist in the same period. Although the TUG test results were statistically significant, they also showed fall risk values. Fall risk and postural problems should be analyzed objectively using computerized methods. Early rehabilitation programs after TKA in elderly individuals should be designed accordingly and close attention must be paid to fall risks.

Background In gunshot and shell fragment injuries to the hip joint, orthopedic intervention includes wound assessment and care, osteosynthesis of fractures, and avoiding of infection and osteoarthritis. Individuals injured in the Syrian civil war were frequently transferred to the authors’ institution in neighboring city. Orthopedic trauma exposures were determined in approximately 30% of these patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of the patients with secondary hip arthritis due to prior gunshot and shell fragment (shrapnel) injuries who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty. Methods This retrospective study reviewed 26 patients (24 males, 2 females) who underwent hip arthroplasty due to prior gunshot and shell fragment injuries from November 2013 to January 2019. For all patients, the Harris Hip Score (HHS) was evaluated preoperatively and after surgery. Results Mean age was 31.5 (range, 19–48) years. The mean preoperative HHS was 52.95 points, and the mean postoperative HHS was 79.92 points at the final follow-up after surgery. Patients with shell fragment injuries to the hip joint had higher infection rates, but it is not statistically significant. Conclusions An anatomic reduction of the fracture may not be possible in these cases as a result of significant bone and/or cartilage loss. Total hip arthroplasty can be done after gunshot- and shell fragment-related posttraumatic arthritis. It is an effective treatment choice to reduce pain and improve function, but the surgeon must be very careful because of high rate of infection.

Amaç: Çalışmamızın amacı proksimal femoral çivilerin (PFN) distal kilitlenme tipinin kırık iyileşmesine etkisi, çivi distalinde olanlar başta olmak üzere genel komplikasyonların nedenleri ve olası komplikasyon oranlarının azaltılmasına ışık tutacak veriler elde etmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: 01.01.2015-01.01.2020 tarihleri arasında trokanterik kalça kırığı tanısı ile ameliyat edilen ve ikinci yıl takip süresini dolduran hastalar tıbbi kayıtlarından incelendi. Hastalar önce AO/OTA alt tiplerine göre (AO A1, A2 ve A3 olmak üzere üç grup) daha sonra distal kilitleme tipine göre gruplandırıldı (Grup 1: dinamik, grup 2: 2 vida ile statik distal kilitleme yapılan hastalar olarak iki grup). Kırık tipi, iyileşme durumu, kırık kaynama süresi, komplikasyon oranları ve komplikasyon gelişimi nedeniyle tekrar ameliyat verileri değerlendirildi. Bulgular: 339 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi [189 kadın, 150 erkek, ortalama yaş: 76.24 (60-102) yıl]. Genel komplikasyon oranı %15.6 idi. AO A3 tipi kırıkların her bir distal kilitleme grubunda diğer kırık alt tiplerine kıyasla daha uzun kırık kaynama süreleri vardı. AO A3 tipi kırıklar diğer tip gruplara göre daha sık komplikasyon oranlarına sahipti. Grup 2'deki AO A3 tip kırıkların genel komplikasyon oranları grup 1'e göre daha yüksekti. Grup 1 ile kadınlarda lag vidası sıyrılma komplikasyonu arasında ve grup 2 ile erkeklerde psödoartroz komplikasyonu gelişimi arasında anlamlı bir korelasyon vardı. Ayrıca, AO kırık alt tipi ile toplam komplikasyon görülme oranı, AO A2 kırık tipi ve lag vidası sıyrılması komplikasyonu gelişimi ve AO A3 kırık tipi ve psödoartroz komplikasyon oluşumu arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki vardı. Sonuç: Statik distal kilitleme yapılmış AO/OTA 31 A3 tip kırıklı hastaların, dinamik kilitlemeye göre daha uzun kırık kaynama süresine ve daha yüksek komplikasyon oranına sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte, bulgularımız dinamik veya statik distal kilitlemenin özellikle PFN'lerin distalinde olanlar da dahil olmak üzere implant nedenli diğer komplikasyonlarla ilişkili olmadığını göstermektedir.

Falls and fractures caused by falls in the elderly affect their daily activities, creating fear of movement and alienating the individual from social participation. Fall related-injuries are some of the main afraid complications after total knee arthroplasty surgery. The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of falling and fear of movement in the long period (one year and more after surgery) in patients who had total knee arthroplasty surgery. Patients who had total knee arthroplasty surgery in Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology between 01.01.2016 and 01.10.2020 enrolled in the study. Demographic information was recorded from the patient file or asked to the patients/caregivers via telemedicine. The falls before the surgery, falls after the surgery within 3 months, within 3 to 6 months, within 6 to 12 months which caregiver/relative’s remember recorded via telemedicine. Fear of movement assessed with the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale was asked. 149 Patients with, mean age 67.06±8.72 years, female (85.9%), mostly house wives (80.5%) was the cohort. Their education time (89.8 %) were less than 5 years, and the huge majority of the patients did not have exercise habits (83.2%). The fall rate before the surgery was (35.6%), after the surgery was (36.9%), within the first 3 months (6.7%), 3 to 6 months (6%) and 6 to 12 months (11.7%). 7. 4 % of our patients had a fall related-fractures including: 2 radius distal fractures (1.3%), 3 hip fractures (2%), 3 periprosthetic fractures (2%), 1 patella fracture (0. 7%) and 2 vertebral compression fractures (1.3%). Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale score was 41(38-44). There was a positive correlation between kinesiofobia and those who did not have exercise habits and those who fell preoperatively (r: 0.31, p:0.01). Some of TKA patients were falling and had fear of movement. New researches should be conducted about what is the reason that makes the patients posture and movement more stable or which mechanism alters the balance. In order to prevent complications that may occur due to falls, new studies, treatment modalities and rehabilitation programs focusing on the etiology of falling in the elderly individuals should be organized.