Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Sep 2018
Analysis of the factors causing tight cast syndrome after closed reduction and casting of pediatric distal radius fractures.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the most important factors which can cause "tight cast syndrome'' (TCS) in pediatric patients with distal radius fractures. ⋯ Level III, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Sep 2018
Isotretinoin induced achilles tendinopathy: Histopathological and biomechanical evaluation on rats.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate histopathological and biomechanical effects of isotretinoin on Achilles tendon. ⋯ The present study detected histopathological and biomechanical negative effect of isotretinoin on Achilles tendon. Therefore, isotretinoin should be questioned in medical history of patients with tendinopathy.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Jul 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of different electrotherapy methods and exercise therapy in shoulder impingement syndrome: A prospective randomized controlled trial.
The aim of this study was to assess and compare the effects of different electrotherapy methods and exercise therapy on pain, function and quality of life in shoulder impingement syndrome. ⋯ Level I, Therapeutic study.
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Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · Mar 2018
Meta AnalysisEarly surgical decompression within 8 hours for traumatic spinal cord injury: Is it beneficial? A meta-analysis.
The aim of this study is to evaluate whether early (<8 h) surgical decompression is better in improving neurologic outcomes than late (≥8 h) surgical decompression for traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI). ⋯ Level III, therapeutic study.