Albendazole ; therapeutic use ; Anthelmintics ; therapeutic use ; Bone Diseases, Infectious ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; therapy ; Bone Plates ; Curettage ; Echinococcosis ; diagnostic imaging ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Humans ; Humerus ; parasitology ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Radiography

BACKGROUND: The treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly is still controversial. The purpose of this study is to present treatment strategies for unstable intertrochanteric fractures with hemiarthroplasty using standard uncemented collared femoral stems and at the same time preserving the fractured calcar fragment. METHODS: Fifty-four patients aged 75 years or older with unstable intertrochanteric fractures were included in this prospective cohort study. All patients were treated with calcar preserving hemiarthroplasty using cementless collored femoral stems. Fractured calcar fragment was stabilized either by compaction between the implant and femur or fixed with cable grip system. Follow-up evaluations were performed at least 24 months and later. Palmer and Parker mobility score and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score were assessed. We also analyzed radiographs of the operated hip at each follow-up visit. RESULTS: The patients were 15 males and 39 females with a mean age of 81.3 years (range, 75 to 93 years). The average operative time was 86.6 minutes. The mean transfused blood units were 1.2 units. The average duration of hospital stay was 5.3 days. The preoperative mean mobility score was 6.20. This score was found to be 4.96 on postoperative third day and 5.90 at 24 months postoperatively. The results of the statistical analysis revealed significant increase in the mobility scores at each follow-up after three days. Radiological interpretation revealed no loosening in the cable-grip systems, and no significant subsidence (> 5 mm) of prosthesis was observed. CONCLUSIONS: Calcar preservation arthroplasty is a good option for elderly patients with severe osteoporosis, frail constitution and the patients who are at higher risk for second operation due to unstable intertrochanteric fractures.
Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/adverse effects/*methods ; Female ; Femur/pathology/radiography/surgery ; Hemiarthroplasty/adverse effects/*methods ; Hip/pathology/radiography/surgery ; Hip Fractures/physiopathology/radiography/*surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Pain Measurement ; Postoperative Complications ; Prospective Studies

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This study describes the treatment of an immature permanent tooth with periapical lesion which was treated with regenerative approach using platelet rich plasma (PRP). The root canal of immature human permanent tooth with periapical lesion was gently debrided of necrotic tissue and disinfected with 2.5% NaOCl, and then medicated with triple antibiotic paste comprised of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and tetracycline. When the tooth was asymptomatic, PRP and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) were placed into the root canal. Six months after PRP treatment, radiographical examination revealed resolution of the radiolucency and progressive thickening of the root wall and apical closure. Our findings suggest that PRP can be used for the treatment of immature permanent teeth with periapical lesion, as part of a regenerative endodontic treatment procedure.
Ciprofloxacin ; Dental Pulp Cavity ; Humans ; Metronidazole ; Platelet-Rich Plasma* ; Tetracycline ; Tooth*

This study describes the treatment of an immature permanent tooth with periapical lesion which was treated with regenerative approach using platelet rich plasma (PRP). The root canal of immature human permanent tooth with periapical lesion was gently debrided of necrotic tissue and disinfected with 2.5% NaOCl, and then medicated with triple antibiotic paste comprised of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and tetracycline. When the tooth was asymptomatic, PRP and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) were placed into the root canal. Six months after PRP treatment, radiographical examination revealed resolution of the radiolucency and progressive thickening of the root wall and apical closure. Our findings suggest that PRP can be used for the treatment of immature permanent teeth with periapical lesion, as part of a regenerative endodontic treatment procedure.
Ciprofloxacin ; Dental Pulp Cavity ; Humans ; Metronidazole ; Platelet-Rich Plasma* ; Tetracycline ; Tooth*

Background: This retrospective study aimed to analyze avulsion and osteochondral fractures associated with patellar dislocation using 3-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients admitted between 2015 and 2023 with acute or recurrent patellar dislocations. A musculoskeletal radiologist and 2 orthopedic surgeons evaluated CT scans of 148 patients (160 knees) to identify and categorize all avulsion and osteochondral fractures. The included fracture patterns were as follows: pattern I: medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) avulsion from the upper two-thirds of the patella, pattern II: medial patellotibial ligament (MPTL) and medial patellomeniscal ligament (MPML) avulsion from the lower one-third, pattern III: inferomedial patellar facet osteochondral fracture, pattern IV: lateral femoral condyle osteochondral fracture, and pattern V: MPFL avulsion from the femoral footprint. The dimensions of patellar articular surface osteochondral fractures were measured, and patient age, sex, and side were recorded. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests were performed. Results: A total of 148 patients (93 female and 55 male patients) with a mean age of 18.7 ± 6.8 years were included. Of these, 116 patients (72.5%) had 1 or more fractures, with 71 (44.4%) having isolated lesions and 45 (28.1%) having combined lesions.Pattern II was the most prevalent, observed in 66 knees (41.2%), followed by pattern I in 52 knees (32.5%), and pattern III in 45 knees (28.1%). Patterns IV and V were seen in 4 (2.5%) and 1 (0.6%) knee, respectively. The mean articular fragment size in pattern III was 128.4 ± 95.6 mm 2 (range, 12–412.5 mm 2 ), all involving the inferomedial facet of the patella. Osteochondral fragments were found in the lateral gutter (35.5%), anterior joint space (51.1%), posterior joint space (8.9%), and suprapatellar space (4.5%). No significant sex differences were observed in isolated versus combined lesions (p = 0.542) or fracture patterns (p = 0.274). Conclusions This study, the first to evaluate fractures after patellar dislocation using 3D CT, identified 5 distinct fracture patterns. The results show that MPTL/MPML injuries are more common than previously thought, challenging traditional views on patellar dislocation injuries and emphasizing the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach.

Background: This retrospective study aimed to analyze avulsion and osteochondral fractures associated with patellar dislocation using 3-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients admitted between 2015 and 2023 with acute or recurrent patellar dislocations. A musculoskeletal radiologist and 2 orthopedic surgeons evaluated CT scans of 148 patients (160 knees) to identify and categorize all avulsion and osteochondral fractures. The included fracture patterns were as follows: pattern I: medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) avulsion from the upper two-thirds of the patella, pattern II: medial patellotibial ligament (MPTL) and medial patellomeniscal ligament (MPML) avulsion from the lower one-third, pattern III: inferomedial patellar facet osteochondral fracture, pattern IV: lateral femoral condyle osteochondral fracture, and pattern V: MPFL avulsion from the femoral footprint. The dimensions of patellar articular surface osteochondral fractures were measured, and patient age, sex, and side were recorded. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests were performed. Results: A total of 148 patients (93 female and 55 male patients) with a mean age of 18.7 ± 6.8 years were included. Of these, 116 patients (72.5%) had 1 or more fractures, with 71 (44.4%) having isolated lesions and 45 (28.1%) having combined lesions.Pattern II was the most prevalent, observed in 66 knees (41.2%), followed by pattern I in 52 knees (32.5%), and pattern III in 45 knees (28.1%). Patterns IV and V were seen in 4 (2.5%) and 1 (0.6%) knee, respectively. The mean articular fragment size in pattern III was 128.4 ± 95.6 mm 2 (range, 12–412.5 mm 2 ), all involving the inferomedial facet of the patella. Osteochondral fragments were found in the lateral gutter (35.5%), anterior joint space (51.1%), posterior joint space (8.9%), and suprapatellar space (4.5%). No significant sex differences were observed in isolated versus combined lesions (p = 0.542) or fracture patterns (p = 0.274). Conclusions This study, the first to evaluate fractures after patellar dislocation using 3D CT, identified 5 distinct fracture patterns. The results show that MPTL/MPML injuries are more common than previously thought, challenging traditional views on patellar dislocation injuries and emphasizing the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach.

Background: This retrospective study aimed to analyze avulsion and osteochondral fractures associated with patellar dislocation using 3-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients admitted between 2015 and 2023 with acute or recurrent patellar dislocations. A musculoskeletal radiologist and 2 orthopedic surgeons evaluated CT scans of 148 patients (160 knees) to identify and categorize all avulsion and osteochondral fractures. The included fracture patterns were as follows: pattern I: medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) avulsion from the upper two-thirds of the patella, pattern II: medial patellotibial ligament (MPTL) and medial patellomeniscal ligament (MPML) avulsion from the lower one-third, pattern III: inferomedial patellar facet osteochondral fracture, pattern IV: lateral femoral condyle osteochondral fracture, and pattern V: MPFL avulsion from the femoral footprint. The dimensions of patellar articular surface osteochondral fractures were measured, and patient age, sex, and side were recorded. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests were performed. Results: A total of 148 patients (93 female and 55 male patients) with a mean age of 18.7 ± 6.8 years were included. Of these, 116 patients (72.5%) had 1 or more fractures, with 71 (44.4%) having isolated lesions and 45 (28.1%) having combined lesions.Pattern II was the most prevalent, observed in 66 knees (41.2%), followed by pattern I in 52 knees (32.5%), and pattern III in 45 knees (28.1%). Patterns IV and V were seen in 4 (2.5%) and 1 (0.6%) knee, respectively. The mean articular fragment size in pattern III was 128.4 ± 95.6 mm 2 (range, 12–412.5 mm 2 ), all involving the inferomedial facet of the patella. Osteochondral fragments were found in the lateral gutter (35.5%), anterior joint space (51.1%), posterior joint space (8.9%), and suprapatellar space (4.5%). No significant sex differences were observed in isolated versus combined lesions (p = 0.542) or fracture patterns (p = 0.274). Conclusions This study, the first to evaluate fractures after patellar dislocation using 3D CT, identified 5 distinct fracture patterns. The results show that MPTL/MPML injuries are more common than previously thought, challenging traditional views on patellar dislocation injuries and emphasizing the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach.

Background: This retrospective study aimed to analyze avulsion and osteochondral fractures associated with patellar dislocation using 3-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients admitted between 2015 and 2023 with acute or recurrent patellar dislocations. A musculoskeletal radiologist and 2 orthopedic surgeons evaluated CT scans of 148 patients (160 knees) to identify and categorize all avulsion and osteochondral fractures. The included fracture patterns were as follows: pattern I: medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) avulsion from the upper two-thirds of the patella, pattern II: medial patellotibial ligament (MPTL) and medial patellomeniscal ligament (MPML) avulsion from the lower one-third, pattern III: inferomedial patellar facet osteochondral fracture, pattern IV: lateral femoral condyle osteochondral fracture, and pattern V: MPFL avulsion from the femoral footprint. The dimensions of patellar articular surface osteochondral fractures were measured, and patient age, sex, and side were recorded. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests were performed. Results: A total of 148 patients (93 female and 55 male patients) with a mean age of 18.7 ± 6.8 years were included. Of these, 116 patients (72.5%) had 1 or more fractures, with 71 (44.4%) having isolated lesions and 45 (28.1%) having combined lesions.Pattern II was the most prevalent, observed in 66 knees (41.2%), followed by pattern I in 52 knees (32.5%), and pattern III in 45 knees (28.1%). Patterns IV and V were seen in 4 (2.5%) and 1 (0.6%) knee, respectively. The mean articular fragment size in pattern III was 128.4 ± 95.6 mm 2 (range, 12–412.5 mm 2 ), all involving the inferomedial facet of the patella. Osteochondral fragments were found in the lateral gutter (35.5%), anterior joint space (51.1%), posterior joint space (8.9%), and suprapatellar space (4.5%). No significant sex differences were observed in isolated versus combined lesions (p = 0.542) or fracture patterns (p = 0.274). Conclusions This study, the first to evaluate fractures after patellar dislocation using 3D CT, identified 5 distinct fracture patterns. The results show that MPTL/MPML injuries are more common than previously thought, challenging traditional views on patellar dislocation injuries and emphasizing the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach.