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One-third of tuberculosis cases affect the musculoskeletal system. Solitary bone tuberculosis is a rare condition in infancy, has non-specific findings, and can be misdiagnosed easily. Cystic form tuberculosis may mimic many other pathologic conditions. In our case report, we present tuberculosis osteomyelitis of the distal tibia in a baby aged ten months who visited our outpatient department with swelling and pain in their left ankle. Curettage and debridement was performed twice for the lesion. An under-knee splint was applied for 3 months and anti-tuberculosis treatment was given for 12 months. There was no relapse during a five-year follow-up period. There was no epiphysis injury and deformity. In this case report, we discuss that bone tuberculosis, as a rare condition, must be considered in lytic lesions of the distal tibia metaphysis in infancy.

This study aimed to conduct a clinical and radiological analysis of treatment results in Schatzker type I and type II tibial plateau fractures and investigate the effect of Body Mass Index on these results.A total of 64 patients (44 male [68.8%], 20 female [31.3%]; mean age 21-80; range 45.05±13.47 years) undergoing surgery for Schatzker type I and type II tibial plateau fractures were included into the study. Clinical and radiological results were evaluated according to Rasmussen scores. During evaluation, BMI of the patients was reported. The effects of obesity on these clinical and radiological results were further evaluated.In Schatzker type II cases, there was an indirect 48.4% statistically significant relation (p0.01) between Rasmussen Clinical scores and age.In Type II fractures, the results of obese patients were found to be worse when compared to patients with normal weight. While obesity is not a problem which can be overcome in a short time interval, close follow-up and careful rehabilitation are essential to achieve good results in this group of patients.

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the amount of radiation exposure in the orthopedic operating theater, to show that the radiation dose was decreased with distance from the tube, and to inform personnel about protective measures.Methods: Ionised radiation was measured in the orthopedic operating theater where fluoroscopy was used between 18 February 2014 and 02 June 2014. Four dosimeters were placed at the head and foot of the operating table and at 200 cm from those areas at a height of 60 cm vertical to the floor.Results: At the end of 104 days, the total values were determined as 90.5 mrem at the foot of the table, 68.17 mrem at the head of the table, 7.5 mrem at 200 cm from the foot of the table, and 5.17 mrem at 200 cm from the head of the table. A significant decrease was observed in the values determined at a distance from the radiation source.Conclusion: The rate of radiation determined in the dosimeters decreased when distance from the radiation source increased. During the use of fluoroscopy in orthopedic surgery, the wearing of lead aprons, neck protectors, and glasses, in addition to maintaining a distance from the tube, will reduce the radiation exposure of individuals., Amaç: Çalışmamızda amaç ortopedi ameliyathanesinde ne kadar radyasyona maruz kalındığını belirlemek, tüpten uzaklaştıkça radyasyon dozunun azaldığını göstermek ve personeli korunma konusunda bilgilendirmektir.Çalışma planı: 18.02.2014 ile 02.06.2014 tarihleri arasında floroskop kullanılan ortopedi ameliyathanesinde, iyonize radyasyon ölçümü yapıldı. 4 adet dozimetre ameliyat masası baş ve ayak uçlarında ve bu bölgelere 200 cm uzaklıkta bulunan, 60 cm yükseklikte dikey zemine yerleştirildi.Bulgular: 104 gün sonunda, 1 nolu dozimetrede (masanın ayak kısmında) 90.5 mrem, 2 no dozimetrede (masanın baş kısmında) 68.17 mrem, 3 no dozimetrede (masanın ayak kısmından 200 cm uzakta) 7.5 mrem, 4 no dozimetrede (masanın başkısmının 200 cm uzağına) 5.17 mrem toplam değerleri bulduk. Radyasyon kaynağından uzaklaşarak saptanabilir değerlerde belirgin azalmalar olduğunu gözlemledik.Çıkarımlar: Radyasyon kaynağından uzaklaştıkça dozimetrelerde saptanan radyasyon oranı düşmektedir. Ortopedik cerrahide floroskopi kullanımı sırasında kurşunlu zırhlı koruyucu önlük, boyunluk ve gözlük kullanımı yanı sıra tüpten uzak durulması da kişilerin maruz kalacağı radyasyonu azaltmaktadır. DOI: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0250Bu özet, makalenin henüz redaksiyonu tamamlanmamış haline aittir ve bilgi verme amaçlıdır. Yayın aşamasında değişiklik gösterebilir.

BACKGROUND This study aimed to conduct a clinical and radiological analysis of treatment results in Schatzker type I and type II tibial plateau fractures and investigate the effect of Body Mass Index on these results. METHODS A total of 64 patients (44 male [68.8%], 20 female [31.3%]; mean age 21-80; range 45.05±13.47 years) undergoing surgery for Schatzker type I and type II tibial plateau fractures were included into the study. Clinical and radiological results were evaluated according to Rasmussen scores. During evaluation, BMI of the patients was reported. The effects of obesity on these clinical and radiological results were further evaluated. RESULTS In Schatzker type II cases, there was an indirect 48.4% statistically significant relation (p

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of BMI on clinical and radiological outcomes of pilon fractures. We hypothesized that obese patients, defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher, would not have worse functional and radiological outcome compared to non-obese patients.Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed 42 patients (33 males and 9 females; mean age: 42.67±12.29 years, range: 18 to 67 years) who sustained tibial pilon fractures between January 2008 and May 2011. Each patient’s postoperative course, including the incidence of postoperative complications, and the length of hospital stay was determined from medical charts. At the final follow-up, clinical assessment was made according to the AOFAS score and radiological evaluation was made according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification.Results: Twenty-nine patients had low-energy trauma, while 13 had high-energy trauma. Mean BMI was 28.96±4.86 kg/m2. There were 18 obese patients and 24 non-obese patients. Mean AOFAS score at the final follow-up was 68.36±20.71. The average follow-up time was 30.0±11.48 months. Superficial infection in the obese group occurred at a statistically significantly higher rate (p, Amaç: Bu çalışmada amacımız, Vücut Kitle İndeksi’nin (VKİ) pilon kırıklarında klinik ve radyolojik sonuçlara etkisini değerlendirmekti. Bu değerlendirmemizde, VKİ≥30 olarak tanımlanan obez hastaların fonksiyonel ve radyolojik sonuçlarının obez olmayan hastalara göre daha kötü olmayacağını varsaydık.Çalışma planı: Çalışmaya, Ocak 2008-Mayıs 2011 tarihleri arasında tibia pilon kırığı geçirmiş olan 42 hastanın (33 erkek, 9 kadın; ortalama yaş: 42.67±12.29, dağılım: 18-67), retrospektif olarak incelenen sonuçları dahil edildi. Her hastanın postoperatif komplikasyon insidansı dahil olmak üzere postoperatif seyri ve hastanede kalış süresi tıbbi kayıtlardan belirlendi. Son kontrollerde klinik değerlendirme AOFAS skoruna, radyolojik değerlendirme ise Kellgren-Lawrence sınıflamasına göre yapıldı.Bulgular: Yirmi dokuz hasta düşük enerjili travmaya, 13 hasta yüksek enerjili travmaya maruz kalmıştı. Ortalama VKİ 28.96±4.86 kg/m2 olarak bulundu. Obez hasta sayısı 18, obez olmayan hasta sayısı 24’tü. Son kontrolde ortalama AOFAS skoru 36±20.71 olarak kaydedilirken, hastaların ortalama takip süresi 30.0±11.48 ay idi. Obez grupta yüzeysel enfeksiyon oranı istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede yüksek bulundu (p

Kienböck's disease is a type of avascular necrosis which disrupts the biomechanics of the wrist as a result of the changes it creates in the lunate bone. Its treatment generally consists of osteotomies intended to relieve the pressure on the bone, pedicle bone grafting applications aiming to increase bone blood supply, and salvage procedures. Capitate forage is a safe and simple-to-apply surgical treatment method which is intended to enhance neovascularization of the lunate much like a radius osteotomy or core decompression.