Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2018
Open reduction and internal fixation in AO type C distal humeral fractures using olecranon osteotomy: Functional and clinical results.
To investigate the outcomes of patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation with olecranon osteotomy due to AO type13C fractures of the distal humerus. ⋯ Our results revealed better prognosis in AO type C1 and type C2 fractures than in AO type C3 fractures and no different effects of two fixation techniques in olecranon osteotomy on the outcomes.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2018
Can serum soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor be an effective marker in the diagnosis of appendicitis and differentiation of complicated cases?
Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) is a new biomarker of inflammation level. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether suPAR levels could be useful to detect acute appendicitis and to differentiate uncomplicated appendicitis (UA) from complicated appendicitis (CA). ⋯ The current study demonstrated that serum suPAR concentrations can be helpful in differentiating CA from UA and in diagnosing acute appendicitis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2018
Fixation of rotationally unstable extracapsular proximal femoral fractures.
It was thought that the AO types A1.2 and A1.3 fractures are rotationally stable; however, it revealed instability when fixed using the dynamic hip screw. Therefore, we hypothesized that these fractures should be treated as rotationally unstable. ⋯ Using the DHS/DRS composite, anatomical features of the proximal femoral end were restored and maintained during the follow-up period. Insignificant differences between outcomes of IGU and PGU render the addition of the AO types A1.2 and A1.3 to the rotationally unstable fractures reasonable.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2018
Successful non-operative management of blunt abdominal trauma in highly selective cases: A safe and effective choice.
The non-operative management (NOM) of abdominal injuries has gained wide acceptance over the last few decades. The present study evaluated the efficacy of NOM in blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) at a regional Hellenic hospital. ⋯ Patients with hemodynamic stability and normal physical examination may be non-operatively treated, independent of the grade of injury, in highly selective cases. ISS score is an independent risk factor for surgical treatment.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Mar 2018
Media-based clinical research on selfie-related injuries and deaths.
The incidence of taking selfies and sharing them on social media as well as selfie-related behaviors is increasing, particularly among young people, possible leading to selfie-related trauma. Therefore, we performed this clinical study to draw attention to selfie-related injuries and deaths. ⋯ Selfie-related injuries and deaths have increased in the past years. Particularly, teenagers and young adults are at high risk for selfie-related traumas and deaths; therefore, drastic measures should be taken to reduce their incidence.