The effect of intensive exercise program and kinesiotaping following total knee arthroplasty on functional recovery of patients

Abstract Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a gold standard for terminal term gonarthrosis patients in order to diminish pain, correct deformities, and regain stability. Postoperative functional recovery of patients depends on the current postoperative rehabilitation program to an important extent. The purpose of our study is to compare midterm functional level of gonarthrosis patients who were included in physiotherapy rehabilitation program following TKA with people in similar ages without any surgical indication nor intervention. We have aimed also to compare functionality of people who had additional kinesiotaping (KT) treatment with people who had conservative treatment only after knee arthroplasty. Methods Functional level and knee functionality of people in study were evaluated at the end of postoperative first month by 6-min walk test and Lysholm knee score respectively. Results There was no statistical difference between groups with and without TKA in terms of height, weight, body mass index, Lysholm score, and 6-min walk test score (p > 0.05). In patient group with TKA, people with postoperative KT treatment had greater 6-min walk test score for postoperative first month (p = 0.005). Conclusion TKA is considered a gold standard procedure in order to increase the quality of life and improve functionality of terminal term gonarthrosis patients. It is necessary to immediately control pain and edema of knee and apply intensive rehabilitation program aimed at muscle strengthening around hip and knee in order to increase the success of operation

Rafting technique without bone grafting in reverse Hill-Sachs lesions

WOS: 000415126000011PubMed: 29125820In this article, we report a case of bilateral posterior shoulder instability, having reverse Hill-Sachs lesions of 25 to 50% of the articular surface on the right side, and of 50% on the left side. The defects were anatomically reconstructed after tuberculum minus osteotomy by elevation of the articular surface and buttressing with raft screws without graft usage. Early rehabilitation with pendulum shoulder exercises was started at third postoperative day. At postoperative sixth week, patient had full range of motion without instability and pain. At postoperative 18th month, the patient had normal physical examination and the constant shoulder score was 86, which was 92.4% of the age-and gender-matched population. Rafting technique without bone grafting may be a treatment alternative with satisfactory clinical results for medium to large sized reverse Hill-Sachs lesions of posterior shoulder instability

Comparison of Kinesiotaping, Exercise and Subacromial Injection Treatments on Functionality and Life Quality in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study

Canbeyli, Ibrahim Deniz/0000-0003-3880-4779; VERGILI, OZGE/0000-0002-5312-7684WOS:000539930100002Purpose Disturbance of scapulohumeral rhythm has been shown to play a major role in subacromial impingement syndrome. Exercise, taping and subacromial injection are first ray conservative treatment modalities. We aimed to correct scapulohumeral rhythm with kinesio taping and exercise program via focusing on especially periscapular muscles not on glenohumeral structures to achieve scapulothorasic stabilization. Material and Methods Seventy five patients were divided into three groups randomly with different treatment modalities which are only exercise group (Group 1), kinesiotaping + exercise group (Group 2), and injection + exercise group (Group 3). Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORCI), Quick Disability of arm, shoulder, hand (Q-DASH), Constant- Murley Scores (CMS) were evaluated for each patient at the beginning, 15th and 60th days and compared in time and technique manner. Scores were analyzed statistically with One-way ANOVA and Chi-square tests. Results All the three groups had better results in short and long term follow ups as compared to initial admission. But in the second group 15th and 60th day results were superior to other groups significantly (p < 0,001). Conclusions Most of recent studies using kinesio taping were focused on mechanical correction of humerus which will be an impaired treatment to correct the main cause of impingement. Not only mechanical correction of periscapular muscles and also stabilization of scapulae will help to gain scapulohumeral rhythm

Comparison of two medial epicondylectomy techniques in cubital tunnel syndrome

WOS: 000406744700003PubMed: 28760122Objectives: This study aims to compare partial medial epicondylectomy (PMe) and distal medial epicondylectomy (DMe) techniques in terms of sensory and motor improvements, functional results and complications. Patients and methods: The study included a total of 59 cubital tunnel syndrome patients (37 males, 22 females; mean age 42.3 years; range 23 to 80 years). Of the patients, DMe was applied on 30 and PMe was applied on 29. Patients were evaluated with Wilson Krout scores, Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament (SWM) test, and grip and pinch strength measurements preoperatively and at postoperative third, sixth, and 12th months. Both groups' pre- and postoperative intragroup and intergroup results were compared. Results: Wilson Krout scores in postoperative checks were better with DMe compared to PMe. The improvement in SWM test scores was statistically significant for only DMe. The improvement in grip strength, lateral pinch and terminal pinch measurements in DMe group was significant at postoperative third month. In PMe group, significant improvement for these measurements was obtained at postoperative sixth month. The only complication observed with DMe was tenderness developing over the medial epicondyle. Painful subluxation of the nerve associated with paresthesia was detected in four patients in PMe group. Conclusion: Compared to PMe, DMe offers more satisfactory subjective results. Motor functional recovery occurs earlier with DMe. DMe appears to have lower complication rates

Comparison of bench-top simulation versus traditional training models in diagnostic arthroscopic skills training

Canbeyli, Ibrahim Deniz/0000-0003-3880-4779WOS: 000449003900002PubMed: 30376796Objectives: This study aims to compare the efficacy of existing training models for acquisition of arthroscopic skills and to investigate the most effective training method or combination of methods for residents. Materials and methods: A total of 100 fifth-year students from medical school (40 males, 60 females; mean age 23.7 years; range, 22 to 33 years) volunteered to participate in the study and were randomly divided into five education groups (E1-5): group E1 (trained on bench-top simulator), group E2 (read surgical technique), group E3 (read surgical technique and watched surgical video), group E4 (watched surgical video only), and group E5 (control group). After completion of the pre-training, each student was individually asked to perform an arthroscopy practice. A checklist containing the tasks to be performed w as gig en to students and students were asked to complete the tasks on the checklist in five minutes. Results: In group E1, the mean rate of successful achievement of tasks was significantly higher than other groups in both knee and shoulder arthroscopy models. Rate of each task was statistically similar for groups E2, E3, E4 and E5. In group E1, mean durations for completion of tasks in both arthroscopy models were significantly shorter than other groups. There was no statistically significant difference in terms of gender between those who successfully completed the tasks in both arthroscopy models. Conclusion: A basic arthroscopic bench-top simulator may be a low-cost and effective training method to increase arthroscopic skill levels in resident training compared to traditional methods

Who Tweets About Diabetic Foot on Twitter and Which Tweets Are More Attractive?

karahan, irfan/0000-0003-4669-1751WOS:000523894000001PubMed: 32204630Diabetic foot is a serious problem for health care systems. Twitter can provide communication between people and it might be an informative tool for health care management. The purpose of this study is detecting the people or organizations that tweet about diabetic foot and analyze the interactions of these tweets on Twitter. All tweets containing the keyword "diabetic foot" in April 2019 were collected. The users were separated into 7 groups: patients with diabetes, health care providers, nongovernmental organizations, information sites and communication media, private companies, medical students, and others. Health care professionals and nonprofessionals were evaluated in likes, mentions, and retweets. The major group was health care providers. By 2-group comparisons of professionals and nonprofessionals, all likes, mentions, and retweets were significantly different (P = .02, P = .04, P < .001, respectively). We concluded that the tweets of health care professionals get more interaction than others. Twitter might be a useful tool to distinguish accurate information about diabetic foot. Also, health care professionals should use for making people aware of the diabetic foot and shed light on society

Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Avulsion Fracture A Series of 5 Cases

Amici, Adolfo/0000-0002-1081-7749WOS: 000350116000025PubMed: 25700329Avulsion fractures of the pelvic apophyses rarely occur in adolescent athletes in the course of sudden strong contraction of muscle attached to growth cartilage. This injury may usually be misdiagnosed for tendon or muscle strain. Patient's history, physical examination, and radiologic studies are important for diagnosis. The literature includes only a few case reports but no case series as yet. The aim of this study was to present the results of 5 cases of anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) avulsion fractures treated conservatively. The study included 5 patients (4 male, 1 female, mean age 13.6 years) who underwent conservative treatment for AIIS avulsion fractures and had an adequate follow-up. All patients were admitted to the emergency department and misdiagnosed as muscle strain. Three of them were football player, 1 skier, and 1 fighter. Each patient was treated with immobilization and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. At follow-up, all patients showed relief from their pain and mechanical symptoms and regained full range of motion and returned to their previous levels of activity. Diagnosis requires careful attention to the physical examination and imaging. In this series, all pelvic avulsion fractures (100%) were managed successfully with a conservative approach. Good results and return to previous levels of activity can be achieved with conservative treatment

Mesenchymal stem cells have significant anti-infective effect on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis vascular graft infections

WOS: 000495358300004PubMed: 31650915Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effects of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) implantation on vascular graft infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE) and compare with antibiotic treatment. Materials and methods: Healthy adult 56 Wistar rats (age, over 5 months: weighing. 300-350 g) were divided into eight groups. Group I was defined as the control group and group 2 was defined as the infected control group. Groups 3 and 4 were defined as Dacron grafted and MRSE infected groups. treated with tigecycline and MSCs. respectively. Groups 5 and 6 were performed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) graft and infected with MRSE. These groups were also administered tigecycline and MSC treatment. respectively. Groups 7 and 8 were infected with MRSE without graft administration and were also performed tigecycline and MSC treatment. respectively. Grafts and soft tissue specimens were collected at 13 days postoperatively. Colony counts of pert-graft tissue were performed. All samples were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the markers that determine stem cell activity. Results: The overall success of the treatments was assessed by the number of rats with MRSE recurrence, regardless of graft used. The difference between the untreated group 2, tigecycline groups (3. 5 and 7) and MSCs groups (4.6 and 8) were statistically significant. Success of MSC and tigecycline treatments was similar in Dacron. PTFE, and non-grafted groups. There was a resistance of MRSE infection in Dacron groups to MSC and tigecycline treatments. This was considered to be indicative of the susceptibility of the Dacron grafts to infection. However, there was no significant difference between group 2 and Dacron groups in terms of bacterial colonization. ELISA results were significant in three cytokines. Conclusion: Mesenchymal stem cells can be considered as an alternative treatment option on its own or part of a combination therapy for control of vascular graft infections.Kirikkale University Scientific Research CouncilKirikkale UniversityThis study was supported by Kirikkale University Scientific Research Council

Who Tweets About Diabetic Foot on Twitter and Which Tweets Are More Attractive?

karahan, irfan/0000-0003-4669-1751WOS: 000523894000001PubMed: 32204630Diabetic foot is a serious problem for health care systems. Twitter can provide communication between people and it might be an informative tool for health care management. The purpose of this study is detecting the people or organizations that tweet about diabetic foot and analyze the interactions of these tweets on Twitter. All tweets containing the keyword "diabetic foot" in April 2019 were collected. The users were separated into 7 groups: patients with diabetes, health care providers, nongovernmental organizations, information sites and communication media, private companies, medical students, and others. Health care professionals and nonprofessionals were evaluated in likes, mentions, and retweets. The major group was health care providers. By 2-group comparisons of professionals and nonprofessionals, all likes, mentions, and retweets were significantly different (P = .02, P = .04, P < .001, respectively). We concluded that the tweets of health care professionals get more interaction than others. Twitter might be a useful tool to distinguish accurate information about diabetic foot. Also, health care professionals should use for making people aware of the diabetic foot and shed light on society