Paradox in the cubital tunnel syndrome—frequent involvement of left elbow: first report

Kanat, Ayhan; Balık, Mehmet Sabri; Kırbaş, Serkan; Özdemi̇r, Bülent; Köksal, Vaner; Yazar, Uğur; Kazdal, Hızır; Kalaycıoğlu, Ahmet

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“…In this study the syndrome was present in 57% of women and affected the left side in 62%. Kamat et al (2014) and Jeon et al (2010) confirmed that the syndrome was more prevalent in women and Kanat et al (2014) confirmed that it involved primarily the upper left limb. Perhaps this is the consequence of women, undertaking jobs previously performed by men.…”

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Evaluation of the Results of Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Deskur

2018

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of surgical treatment and rehabilitation of cubital tunnel syndrome patients. We treated 21 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome, comprising 12 women and 9 men aged 45 to 58. The syndrome affected 13 left and 8 right upper limbs. According to the modified McGowan classification patients experienced varying levels of change: 17 (81%) patients, grade 3; 3patients (14%),-2B; 1patient (5%),-2A. The following patients qualified for surgical treatment: those with pain in the medial side of the elbow joint, those with advanced dysaesthesia and weakness in the motor activity of the hand, and those with changes causing subluxation of the ulnar nerve. All patients were treated surgically through anterior transposition if necessary epineurotomy.The rehabilitation process included exercises involving stretching, relaxing and strengthening of muscle and improvement of the mobility of the elbow. Neuromobilisation and automobilisation exercises were conducted. Patients were taught the correct positioning of the upper limb during work and physical activity. After 12 months, the research results were rated according to the modified criteria of Wilson and Krout. In 16 (76.2%) patients the results were excellent; in 16 (19%) good and in 1 (4.8%) fair. It was found that the vast majority of patients with advanced changes caused by cubital tunnel syndrome and subluxation of the ulnar nerve can achieve excellent and good results from decompression and transposition of the ulnar nerve and competent rehabilitation treatment.

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Evaluation of the Results of Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Deskur

2018

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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“…If indeed one is the first to report something and that something is of value. [ 11 12 ] In addition, the knowledge provided in the present study is useful and will widen the anthropometric knowledge of humanity. Preferred hand use has been observed even at embryonic and fetal stages in humans, long before language ability is developed.…”

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Frontal sinus asymmetry: Is it an effect of cranial asymmetry? X-ray analysis of 469 normal adult human frontal sinus

Kanat

Yazar

Özdemi̇r

et al. 2015

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice

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Background and Aims:There is no study in the literature that investigates an asymmetric morphological feature of the frontal sinus (FS).Materials and Methods:Four hundred and sixty-nine consecutive direct X-rays of FSs were analyzed for the asymmetry between the right and left sides. When an asymmetry in the height and contour of the FS existed, this difference was quantified.Results:Of the 469 patients, X-rays of 402 patients (85.7%), there was an asymmetry between right and left sides of the FS. Of these 235 (50.1%) were dominant on the left side, whereas 167 (35.6%) were dominant on the right, the sinuses of remaining 67 patients (14.3%) was symmetric.Statistical Analysis:The comparisons between parameters were performed using Wilkinson signed rank test. The relationship between handedness and sinus asymmetry was also examined by two proportions test. There is statistically significant difference between the dominance of left and right FS.Conclusions:Hemispheric dominance may have some effect (s) of on sinus asymmetry of the human cranium. Surgeons sometimes enter the cranium through the FS and knowledge of asymmetric FS is important to minimize surgical complications.

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“…The recognition of this fact is important, if indeed one is the first to report something and that something is of value. [ 18 27 28 29 ] Given the high frequency of sudden death following SAH, it is important for intensive care physicians to become familiar with their pathophysiology, allowing for more prompt and appropriate treatment of SAH patients. In some contexts, red flags mean that something important needs to be brought to immediate attention.…”

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Sudden death and cervical spine: A new contribution to pathogenesis for sudden death in critical care unit from subarachnoid hemorrhage; first report – An experimental study

Kazdal

Kanat

Aydın

et al. 2017

J Craniovert Jun Spine

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Context:Sudden death from subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is not uncommon.Aims:The goal of this study is to elucidate the effect of the cervical spinal roots and the related dorsal root ganglions (DRGs) on cardiorespiratory arrest following SAH.Settings and Design:This was an experimental study conducted on rabbits.Materials and Methods:This study was conducted on 22 rabbits which were randomly divided into three groups: control (n = 5), physiologic serum saline (SS; n = 6), SAH groups (n = 11). Experimental SAH was performed. Seven of 11 rabbits with SAH died within the first 2 weeks. After 20 days, other animals were sacrificed. The anterior spinal arteries, arteriae nervorum of cervical nerve roots (C6–C8), DRGs, and lungs were histopathologically examined and estimated stereologically.Statistical Analysis Used:Statistical analysis was performed using the PASW Statistics 18.0 for Windows (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA). Intergroup differences were assessed using a one-way ANOVA. The statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.Results:In the SAH group, histopathologically, severe anterior spinal artery (ASA) and arteriae nervorum vasospasm, axonal and neuronal degeneration, and neuronal apoptosis were observed. Vasospasm of ASA did not occur in the SS and control groups. There was a statistically significant increase in the degenerated neuron density in the SAH group as compared to the control and SS groups (P < 0.05). Cardiorespiratory disturbances, arrest, and lung edema more commonly developed in animals in the SAH group.Conclusion:We noticed interestingly that C6–C8 DRG degenerations were secondary to the vasospasm of ASA, following SAH. Cardiorespiratory disturbances or arrest can be explained with these mechanisms.

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Paradox in the cubital tunnel syndrome—frequent involvement of left elbow: first report

Abstract: Profound involvement with cubital tunnel was found in left elbow. According to the finding of non-dominant elbow involvement in our study, the exact etiology and ideal management of cubital tunnel syndrome continues to be heavily debated.

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Evaluation of the Results of Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Evaluation of the Results of Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Frontal sinus asymmetry: Is it an effect of cranial asymmetry? X-ray analysis of 469 normal adult human frontal sinus

Sudden death and cervical spine: A new contribution to pathogenesis for sudden death in critical care unit from subarachnoid hemorrhage; first report – An experimental study

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