Growth modulation is an effective means for deformity correction in the setting of achondroplasia. However implantation may need to be done earlier than would be typical for patients without achondroplasia. Osteotomy may still be required after growth modulation for incomplete correction.
Objective:To compare the effect of two different corticosteroid types in bilateral and symmetrical knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods:One hundred and twenty-six patients received injections of methylprednisolone acetate (MP) in one knee and triamcinolone hexacetonide (TH) in the contralateral knee. Patients were evaluated before injection and 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 weeks after. Results:Mean patient age was 68.5±9 years. Mean BMI was 26.3±2.6 kg/m2. At first admission, mean VAS score was 7.7±1.3 for the right side and 7.5±1.5 for the left side, and mean WOMAC score was 67.6±14.4. After bilateral intra-articular injection, VAS scores for both knees and WOMAC scores decreased significantly when initial scores were compared with 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 weeks after injection (p<0.05). A statistically significant change was seen over time when VAS and WOMAC scores for 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 weeks post-injection were compared to each other (p<0.05). No significant difference was seen between knee sides (p>0.05). Conclusion:MP and TH have similar efficacy in relieving pain and improving function. The efficacy of intra-articular corticosteroid injection peaks 2 weeks after injection and the effect continues until the 24th week. Level of Evidence II, Comparative Prospective Study.
Level IV-case series.
INTRODUCTIONOchronosis is a rare disorder which is defined as the deposition of metabolites of oxidation and polymerization of homogentisic acid, which have high affinity to collogen, in the connective tissues. It is a clinical condition characterized with ochronotic pigmentation of tissues, degenerative arthropathy of especially large joints and black discoloration of urine. In this paper we present a case of ochronosis diagnosed with biopsy and additional tests when a black discoloration of menisci and joint cartilage were detected during arthroscopic intervention for a degenerative meniscus tear.PRESENTATION OF CASEA forty two year-old male patient was operated for lateral meniscus tear of his right knee. The arthroscopic examination of right knee revealed black colored synovial hypertrophy and torn lateral meniscus. Partial meniscectomy was performed. The diagnosis of ochronosis was made after histopathologic examination.DISCUSSIONOchronotic pigment can accumulate in hyaline cartilage, tendon, skin, teeth, nail, sclera, tympanic membrane, heart valves, renal tubular cells, duramater, pancreas and walls of large arteries. In ochronosis the most frequently involved joints are knee and hip. In ochronotic arthropathy, articular cartilage become more sensitive to mechanical stresses. Our patient had meniscal tear, cartilage damage and black discoloration of synovial tissues and meniscus.CONCLUSIONArthroscopy may be helpful in diagnosis of ochronotic arthropathy.
Despite anatomic reduction, ligamentous and chondral injuries that occured at the time of trauma may cause persistant wrist pain in patients who suffer perilunate fracture dislocation. Mechanism of injury, presence of soft tissue defects and the time between injury and treatment can affect clinical and radiologic results.
Objectives:Our aim was to present mid-long term functional outcomes of patients who underwent arthroscopic selective capsular release and manipulation for frozen shoulder refractory to conservative treatment.Methods:Between 2006 and 2012, 32 patients presented to our clinic with the diagnosis of frozen shoulder. 24 shoulders of 22 patients treated with arthroscopic selective capsular release and manipulation were included in the study. Functional results were analyzed with Constant shoulder score. The mean follow-up was 4.3 years (range 1-7 years).Results:We detected an average increase in passive range of motion in flexion 72°, abduction 90°, abduction-internal rotation 33°, and abduction-external rotation 38°, adduction-external rotation at 37° compared to the preoperative status. Constant shoulder score increased by an average of 44 points after surgery. Eighteen (82%) patients were satisfied with the operation. Three of four patients whose symptoms persisted had resistant diabetes mellitus.Conclusion:Frozen shoulder is one of the most well-known causes of shoulder pain and disability. Although surgery has a good rate of success it does not help in all cases. Unsatisfactory results may be experienced in patients who have diabetes mellitus as a confounding factor.
Objectives:Functional, clinical and biomechanical comparison of Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction with anatomical placement of transtibial tunnel placement.Methods:55 patients who can be adequately followed-up being divided into transtibial and anatomic groups. Lachman and Pivot-shift tests were performed to all patients. Laxity was measured by performing KT-1000 arthrometer test with 15,20 and 30 pounds power. Muscle strength were evaluated with Cybex II at 60 ° / sec, 240 ° / sec frequencies with flexion and extension peak torque. The maximum force values of untouched knee and the knee with surgery have been compared. Groups were evaluated by using IKDC knee ligament healing standard form, IKDC activity scale, modified Lysholm and Cincinnati evaluation forms. Return to work and return to fitness times of patients were compared. NCSS 2007 & PASS 2008 Statistical Software was used for statistical analysis.Results:Statistically, there was not any observed significant difference between Lachman and Pivot-shift levels. Positive value of Pivot-shift test and incidence of anterior translation in Lachman test were higher in the cases which were subjected to transtibial technique . There was not any statistically significant difference between Lysholm activity levels of cases. Lysholm activity levels of patients who underwent anatomic techniques significantly higher than transtibial technique. There was not any statistically significant difference between Modified Cincinnati activity levels. Modified Cincinnati activity levels of patients who were subjected anatomical techniques, are significantly higher than transtibial technique. There was not any statistically significant difference between post treatment IKDC activity levels. Intense activity after treatment rate of patient who were subjected to anatomic techniques was significantly higher than transtibial technique. There was a statistically significant differences between Cybex extension-flexion 60 measurements and Extension 240 measurements. Results of KT-1000 arthrometer testing anatomical technique was found to be stable than transtibial technique in antero-posterior translation of the knee kinematics at 20 and 30 pounds of forces. Return to sport times of patients who underwent transtibial technique, significantly higher than anatomic technique. There was not any statistically significant difference between return to work times of patients.Conclusion:Previously published studies we observed that anatomic single band ACL reconstruction is better than transtibial ACL reconstruction by providing rotational and anterior translational stability control, in reducing the complications and it is more effective in returning normal functions after operation. As an important implication, a single-band anatomic ACL reconstruction’s clinical, functional and laboratory results are found to be better than the transtibial technique.
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