Correlation of the radial inclination angle in the distal part of the radius with the volar cortical angle and age-related changes of these angles

Background/Aim. The radial inclination (RI) and volar cortical (VC) angle values used in the treatment of radial distal end fractures may vary depending on factors such as the age and gender of the patient. That raises the question of the compatibility of the standard anatomical plates, which are frequently used in the surgical treatment of these fractures. The aim of the study was to evaluate the VC and RI angles depending on the age and gender of subjects and determine the correlation between these two angles. Methods. A total of 121 individuals (59 females and 62 males) aged 10–65 years were included in the study. The individuals were divided into two groups: a group of 60 adolescents (31 females, 29 males) 10–20 years old and a group of 61 adults (28 females, 33 males) aged 20–65 years. The subjects were also evaluated between themselves, independently, within each age group. Radiographic images were evaluated by using the 3.0.1.55 version of the KarPacsViewer application. Measurement points were determined, and angles between these points were measured. Statistical analyses were made using the SPSS 15.0 program. Results. When the correlation for 121 individuals was assessed independently of their gender, no statistically significant relationship was found between the RI angle and age (p = 0.616; r = -0.046). A statistically negative (or opposite) relationship was found between the VC angle and age (p < 0.001; r = -0.396). When women and men were compared in terms of the RI and VC angles, no statistically significant difference was found (p = 0.958, p = 0.165, respectively). The VC angle decreased as the age increased in females (p = 0.004; r = -0.365), while both the RI and VC angles decreased with increasing age in males (p = 0.032, r = -0.273; p < 0.0001, r = -0.445, respectively). Conclusion. Our findings regarding the RI and VC angles offer an advantage in terms of determining which plate designs are most appropriate for planning surgical procedures and treatment processes

The effect of kinesio taping on neck pain in academicians

Pain in the neck is one of the oldest and most common problems known to mankind. Neck pain is generally defined as a feeling of discomfort felt in the side and back of the neck. This study aimed to investigate the effect of KT on neck pain in academicians with neck pain. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of taping by using the Bournemouth Neck Questionnaire before and after to evaluate neck pain. A total of 40 people, 18 male, and 22 female participated in the study. Academicians with neck pain were included in our study. Demographic information such as age, height, weight, gender, regular sports habits, daily smoking, and chronic disease status was questioned. "Y" and "I" bands were applied to the participants. The "Y" band was applied to the lower end of the cervical 7th vertebra (Vertebra Prominens) with submaximal tension, and the other two ends were applied to the right end of the right end to the proc. mastoideus of and temporal bone the left end to the processus (proc.) mastoideus of the left temporal bone. The "I" band was applied to the pars transversa of the trapezius muscle with moderate tension. The applied bands remained on the participants for 72 hours (3 days). In addition, the Bournemouth Neck Pain Questionnaire consisting of 7 questions was applied to the participants, questioning the intensity of pain, inadequacy in activities of daily living, inadequacy in social activities, anxiety, emotional aspects of depression, kinesiophobia, and ability to control pain. The Bournemouth Neck Pain Questionnaire was administered twice before and 10 days after the taping procedure and the results were compared. It was observed that the Bournemouth Neck Pain Scale scores before taping were higher than after taping in the participants included in the study. The decrease in Bournemouth Neck Pain scale scores after taping was statistically significant (p0.05), but a statistically significant difference was found after taping (p<0.05). It has been concluded that KT is an effective method in the treatment of neck pain in academics who spend a long time at the computer and desk. We believe that the study will contribute to clinicians, researchers and the literature

The histological evaluation of the testes of rats which applied formaldehyde and lavender oil

Amaç: Çalışmamızda, solunum yolu ile uygulanan formaldehit’in sıçan testislerinde yaptığı hasar histolojik olarak araştırıldı. Aynı zamanda, bu hasarlara karşı aromaterapi uygulamalarında sık kullanılan lavanta yağının muhtemel koruyucu etkileri de incelendi. Gereç-Yöntem: Bu amaçla, 21 adet Wistar-Albino cinsi erkek sıçan kullanıldı. Grup I’deki sıçanlar kontrol olarak kullanılırken, Grup II’deki sıçanlar, 35 gün boyunca solunum yoluyla formaldehit’e (10 ppm/1saat) maruz bırakıldı. Grup III’deki sıçanlara ise formaldehit uygulamasının yanı sıra saf lavanta yağı (1ml/1saat) yine solunum yoluyla verildi. Uygulama sonunda hayvanlar sakrifiye edildi ve histolojik incelemeler için testisler çıkarıldı. Çalışmada, tubuli seminiferi contorti çapları, Leydig hücre sayıları ve çekirdek hasarlı Leydig hücreleri incelendi. Bulgular: Formaldehit’e maruz kalan sıçanlar kontrol grubu ile karşılaştırıldığında, tubül çapları ve Leydig hücre sayılarında azalma, çekirdek hasarlı Leydig hücrelerinde ise artma tespit edildi. Ayrıca tubül duvarlarında atrofik değişiklikler gözlendi. Formaldehit maruziyetiyle birlikte lavanta yağı uygulanan grupta ise, formaldehit maruziyetine bağlı olarak testiste gelişen histolojik değişikliklerin düzelmiş olduğu belirlendi. Sonuç: Solunum yolu ile formaldehit maruziyetine bağlı olarak testiste önemli histolojik hasarların meydana geldiği ve bu hasarlara karşı lavanta yağının koruyucu özellik gösterdiği tespit edildi.Aim: In our study, harmful effects of formaldehyde (FA) inhalation on the testes were investigated histologically. In addition, the possible protective effects of lavender oil which often used in aromatherapy, were examined against these damages. Material-Methods: For this purpose, 21 albino-Wistar rats were used. The rats of group I was used as control group. The rats of group II were exposed FA (10 ppm/ 1hour) for 35 days. The rats of group III inhaleted lavender oil (1ml/1 hour) with FA. At the end of the experiment, all rats were sacrified and testes were removed for histological examination. In this examination, the diameters of seminiferous tubul, Leydig cells and Leydig cells with damaged nucleus were determined. Results: When the rats were exposed to formaldehyde compared with the control group, it was determined that the diameter of tubuls and number of Leydig cells were decreased and Leydig cells with damaged nucleus were increased. And also it was seen that there were atrophic changes in the tubuls. In the group in which the lavender oil was applied with formaldehyde exposure it was determined that the histological changes of testes occured via FA exposure were improved. Conclusion: It was shown that harmful effects of FA on testes occured via formaldehyde exposure and lavender oil have protective effects to the these damages

Formaldehyde-Induced Damage In Lungs And Effects Of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester: A Light Microscopic Study

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the toxicity of formaldehyde on lung and protective effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester against these toxic effects. Methods: For this purpose, 21 male Wistar rats were divided into three groups. The rats in Group I comprised the controls, while the rats in Group II were injected with formaldehyde (FA). The rats in Group III received CAPE daily while exposed to formaldehyde. After the treatment, lungs tissues were evaluated by microscopic examination. Results: In the microscopic examination of FA group, fatty and cellular infiltration in the pulmonary interstitium and thickening in the bronchiolar wall were evident. Dilatation and congestion were prominent in the alveolar septal vessels. In FA+CAPE group, dilatation of interalveolar septal vessels was less observed than FA group. Bronchial wall structures are similar with control. Conclusion: It was thought that FA exposure leads to inflammation and injury in lungs. CAPE shows protective and anti inflammatory activity against these adverse effects