{"title":"Beware of Artificial Intelligence hallucinations or should we call confabulation?","authors":"Haluk Berk","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2024.130224","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2024.130224","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":"58 1","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11059964/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140208471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Baki Volkan Çetin, Sancar Bakırcıoğlu, Sadettin Çiftci, Mehmet Salih Söylemez, Serkan Erkuş, Yalçın Turhan, İsmail Yalkın Çamurcu, Serda Duman, Timur Yıldırım, Kaya Memişoğlu, Hakan Şenaran, Hakan Ömeroğlu
{"title":"Management preferences of orthopedic surgeons in developmental dysplasia of the hip under 1 year of age in Türkiye: Results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey.","authors":"Baki Volkan Çetin, Sancar Bakırcıoğlu, Sadettin Çiftci, Mehmet Salih Söylemez, Serkan Erkuş, Yalçın Turhan, İsmail Yalkın Çamurcu, Serda Duman, Timur Yıldırım, Kaya Memişoğlu, Hakan Şenaran, Hakan Ömeroğlu","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23080","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the diagnosis and treatment preferences of orthopedic surgeons in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) cases under the age of 1 in Türkiye with a higher incidence of DDH, estimated to be around 5-15 per 1000 live births.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a nationwide cross-sectional survey. A link for the online survey, including 16 multiple-choice questions, was sent to the email group of the National Orthopedic Society.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 233 filled-out surveys, 211 met the inclusion criteria. Half of the participants had experience of <10 years as orthopedic surgeons, managed <25% of pediatric patients in daily practice, and treated <25 DDH cases per year before walking age. Ninety-seven percent used more than one method, hip ultrasound the most common, for exact diagnosis of DDH under 6 months. Pavlik harness was the most commonly preferred brace, but the use of Tübingen orthosis increased among experienced surgeons. The uppermost age limit for bracing was higher in surgeons dealing with more pediatric patients and treating more DDH cases. Dislocated hips and hips requiring closed/open reduction were more commonly referred to other surgeons by less experienced surgeons in terms of years, number of pediatric patients, and treated DDH cases per year. The lowest age limit for intervention under general anesthesia was lower in surgeons treating >25 DDH cases per year. Over one-third used both anterior and medial approach open reduction, but a trend to anterior open reduction alone was more evident in surgeons treating >50 DDH cases per year. More experienced surgeons were more prone to check the intraoperative reduction with postoperative computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Diagnosis and treatment ages of DDH cases did not significantly change during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Management preferences of orthopedic surgeons in DDH before walking age primarily depend on the rate of pediatric patients in daily practice and the number of treated DDH cases per year.</p>","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10837523/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138833378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation in the treatment of Mayo IIB olecranon fractures.","authors":"Ahmet Adnan Karaarslan, Kamil Yamak","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23055","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to biomechanically compare the maximum rotational, axial movements, and compression forces between fracture fragments before and after 1-4 mm fracture site resorption among interlocking nails, compression nails, and newly designed compressive anti-resorption (CARES) nails compressed with tube and coil spring.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We determined the maximum axial/rotational movements and interfragmentary compression loads between fragments on 10 interlocking nails, 10 compression nails, and 10 CARES nails with 30 composite femurs. Using a compression-distraction testing device, 6 N·m external and internal torques were applied, and we evaluated the maximum rotational and axial displacement between fragments after 1-4 mm fracture site resorption.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When 6 N·m of internal-external rotation torque was applied after 2 mm fracture site resorption, the maximum rotational displacement between fragments in the CARES nail was 3 ± 0.52 mm, 101% less than the 6.03 ± 0.83 value in the compression nail and 100% less than the 6 ± 1 mm value measured in the interlocking nail (P=.000). The compression between fragments was 298 ± 72 N in the CARES nail after 1 mm of resorption, while this value was measured as 0 in the other nails. There was a significant difference in rotational, axial stability, and interfragment compression among the different femoral nails after 1-4 mm fracture site resorption.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The CARES nail having additional coil springs seems significantly biomechanically superior to compression nails and interlocking nails, providing maximum rotational, axial stability, and interfragment compression after fracture site resorption.</p>","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138815726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rim plate fixation for a rare fracture pattern of the lateral femoral condyle: A case report.","authors":"Hanrong Xu, Ding Xu, Yinjiang Lu, Jiong Lin","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23108","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteochondral fractures of the lateral femoral condyle caused by lateral patella dislocation have been rarely reported. The AO/OTA Classification is not suitable for this uncommon injury. Comminution of the anterior cartilage surface of the lateral condyle with bone impaction is challenging to reduce and repair accurately, leading to uncertainty in joint function recovery. The treatment for this rare fracture is not commonly reported. We, herein, report a unique case where the lateral condyle osteochondral fracture occurred alongside patellar dislocation and instability of the patellofemoral joint. Autogenous bone grafting, open reduction, and internal fixation with a rim plate resulted in a satisfactory outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11059535/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138815725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Youdi Xue, Shuguang Wang, Zhaohong Wang, Hongguang Song, Kun Shi
{"title":"Wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation in the treatment of Mayo IIB olecranon fractures.","authors":"Youdi Xue, Shuguang Wang, Zhaohong Wang, Hongguang Song, Kun Shi","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23110","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to present the clinical outcomes and establish a safe range for olecranon wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation in treating Mayo IIB-type olecranon fractures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ten consecutive patients (10 elbows) underwent treatment involving wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation. Primary outcome measures included the evaluation of the Oxford Elbow Score (OES), Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), pain severity assessed via a visual analogue scale (VAS), elbow mobility, and the extent of osteotomy at the final follow-up.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At the last follow-up, the median OES was 45 (range 38-48), and the median MEPS was 90 (range 75-100). Six out of 10 patients reported no pain based on the VAS. No significant differences were observed between the healthy and affected sides regarding flexion-extension and rotation activities. The mean horizontal lengths of the olecranon articular surface and base osteotomy were 6.2 mm (range 5.5-7.4 mm) and 14.4 mm (range 10.2-16.5 mm), respectively. The mean olecranon shortening was 4.2 mm (range 2.2-5.4 mm), resulting in a shortening rate of 7.3% to 18.9%. Fracture union was achieved in all patients, with a mean time to union of 11.2 weeks (range 8-16 weeks). Early mild (grade 1) degenerative changes were observed in 3 cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation represents a reliable treatment option for Mayo IIB olecranon fractures, particularly in cases of severe comminuted fractures that are challenging to restore anatomically.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level IV, Therapeutic Study.</p>","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10837603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138815727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of triple-dose-intravenous tranexamic acid on blood loss in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty without affecting blood coagulopathy: A prospective thromboelastographic analysis.","authors":"Wang-Yi Jin, Zi-Wen Yan, Xing Zhang, Sheng Pan, Chao-Ran Huang, Kai-Jin Guo, Xin Zheng","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23001","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of triple-dose intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients following total hip arthroplasty (THA) using thromboelastography (TEG).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred thirty patients undergoing THA were prospectively enrolled in the study. According to the intravenous infusion TXA dose, patients were divided into single-dose (n=65; mean age=60.8 ± 8.1 years) and triple-dose groups (n=65; mean age=61.8 ± 8.6 years). Complete blood count (CBC), conventional coagulation tests (CCT), and TEG were conducted 1 day before the operation, on postoperative day 1 (POD1), and postoperative day 7 (POD7). Color Doppler ultrasonography was performed 1 day before the operation and on POD7. Drainage blood loss, total blood loss (TBL), hidden blood loss (HBL), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) incidence, and blood transfusion rates were calculated and recorded. The CCT, CBC, and TEG parameters were compared between the 2 groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Single- and triple-dose groups had significantly different hematocrit on POD7 (P < .05). No significant differences were found in CCT and hemoglobin at any corresponding time point between the 2 groups (P > .05). Despite the reaction time (R) on POD1 (P < .05), there were no significant differences in other TEG parameters at any other time point between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). For drainage blood loss and TBL, the triple-dose group had lesser blood loss than the single-dose group (P < .05). However, no significant differences were found for blood transfusion rate, HBL, or incidence of DVT (P > .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Compared with single-dose, triple-dose TXA can be more effective in decreasing blood loss without increasing DVT incidence in patients undergoing THA. Although there is a notable disparity in the R time on POD1, the administration of triple-dose TXA does not substantially impact the coagulation status as assessed by TEG and CCT.</p>","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10837608/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138178246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A new femur intramedullary nail with tube and coil spring for maximum interfragmentary rotational and axial stability after fracture site resorption.","authors":"Ahmet Adnan Karaarslan, Kamil Yamak","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23055","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to biomechanically compare the maximum rotational, axial movements, and compression forces between fracture fragments before and after 1-4 mm fracture site resorption among interlocking nails, compression nails, and newly designed compressive anti-resorption (CARES) nails compressed with tube and coil spring.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We determined the maximum axial/rotational movements and interfragmentary compression loads between fragments on 10 interlocking nails, 10 compression nails, and 10 CARES nails with 30 composite femurs. Using a compression-distraction testing device, 6 N·m external and internal torques were applied, and we evaluated the maximum rotational and axial displacement between fragments after 1-4 mm fracture site resorption.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When 6 N·m of internal-external rotation torque was applied after 2 mm fracture site resorption, the maximum rotational displacement between fragments in the CARES nail was 3 ± 0.52 mm, 101% less than the 6.03 ± 0.83 value in the compression nail and 100% less than the 6 ± 1 mm value measured in the interlocking nail (P=.000). The compression between fragments was 298 ± 72 N in the CARES nail after 1 mm of resorption, while this value was measured as 0 in the other nails. There was a significant difference in rotational, axial stability, and interfragment compression among the different femoral nails after 1-4 mm fracture site resorption.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The CARES nail having additional coil springs seems significantly biomechanically superior to compression nails and interlocking nails, providing maximum rotational, axial stability, and interfragment compression after fracture site resorption.</p>","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":"57 6","pages":"372-377"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10837580/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140061493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Destructive disasters, trauma, crush syndrome, and beyond.","authors":"Mehmet Sükrü Sever, Yusuf Alper Katı, Ufuk Özkaya","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23147","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23147","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Orthopedic injuries, especially fractures of long bones as well as multiple fractures and comminuted fractures, are very common after destructive disasters (e.g., earthquakes, wars, and hurricanes). Another frequent problem is traumatic rhabdomyolysis, which may result in crush syndrome, the second most frequent cause of death after direct traumatic impact following earthquakes. To improve outcomes, interventions should be initiated even before extrication of the victims, which include maintenance of airway patency and spine stabilization, stopping traumatic bleeding by any means, and initiating fluid resuscitation. On-site amputations have been extensively debated to liberate the victims if the release of trapped limbs is impossible. Early after the rescue, a primary survey and triage are performed, a fluid resuscitation policy is planned, complications are treated, the wounds are decontaminated, and the victim is transported to specialized hospitals. A triage and primary survey are also performed at admission to the hospitals, which are followed by a secondary survey, physical, laboratory, and imaging examinations. Washing and cleaning of the soft-tissue injuries and debridement in open, necrotic wounds are vital. Applications of fasciotomies and amputations are controversial since they are associated with both benefits and serious complications; therefore, clear indications should be defined. Crush syndrome has been described as the presence of systemic manifestations following traumatic rhabdomyolysis, the most important component of which is acute kidney injury that may contribute to fatal hyperkalemia. The overall mortality rate is around 20% in crushed patients, which underlines the importance of prevention. Treatment includes maintaining of fluid electrolyte and acid-base balance, application of dialysis, and also prevention and treatment of complications. The principles and practices in disaster medicine may differ from those applied in routine practice; therefore, organizing repeated training courses may be helpful to provide the most effective healthcare and to save as many lives as possible after mass disasters.</p>","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":"57 6","pages":"305-314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10837607/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140061494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yunus Imren, Bulent Karslioğlu, Suleyman Semih Dedeoğlu, Ahmet Keskin, Ahmet Firat Berkay, Ali Cagri Tekin
{"title":"Feasibility of diagnosing osteoporosis using routine computed tomography scans for hip fractures: Correlation with histopathological diagnosis of head and neck regions.","authors":"Yunus Imren, Bulent Karslioğlu, Suleyman Semih Dedeoğlu, Ahmet Keskin, Ahmet Firat Berkay, Ali Cagri Tekin","doi":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23126","DOIUrl":"10.5152/j.aott.2023.23126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of diagnosing osteoporosis through routine computed tomography (CT) by assessing the association between the histopathological assessment of femoral head specimens extracted from patients who underwent surgery for intertrochanteric fractures and the Hounsfield unit (HU) measurements derived from preoperative CT scans.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty-eight patients who presented to our clinic between November 2019 and May 2020 with hip fractures and underwent partial prosthesis fixation were included in this retrospective study. Hounsfield unit measurements were performed on the head and neck regions using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and CT scans, respectively. The trabecular ratio per unit area was calculated using the Nikon Imaging Software (NIS-Elements ) program in the pathology laboratory from digitally captured images of the removed head and neck specimens.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean HU receiver operating characteristic analysis had a sensitivity of 77% and a specificity of 87%, with a cutoff value of 77.68. There was a moderate correlation between the mean trabecular density and the mean HU of the femoral head (P=0.013, r=0.340). Additionally, there was a significant correlation between the mean HU and the T-score of the head, although this correlation was not found with the maximum-minimum HU. Although there was a significant correlation between trabecular density and mean HU, the correlation coefficient indicated a moderate relationship. This relationship was also observed between the inferior sections of the head and the trabecular density and HU (P=.018). However, no significant correlation was found between the T-score and the trabecular structure of the head (P=.977).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of the present study suggest that conventional CT has the potential to serve as a diagnostic tool for osteoporosis and may offer a more precise and accurate method for evaluating the success of intraosseous implants when compared to T-scores without the need for additional tests or procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":93854,"journal":{"name":"Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica","volume":"57 6","pages":"384-388"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10837590/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140061531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}