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    Comparison of headless screws used in the treatment of proximal nonunion of scaphoid bone
    (SPRINGER, 2011-01-01) Gereli, Arel; Nalbantoglu, Ufuk; Sener, Ismail Ugur; Kocaoglu, Baris; Turkmen, Metin
    Screws with different levels of compression force are available for scaphoid fixation and it is known that the Acutrak screw generates greater compression than the Herbert screw. We retrospectively compared two types of headless compression screw for their effectiveness in the repair of scaphoid nonunion. Twenty-nine cases of proximal scaphoid nonunion were surgically treated with non-vascularised bone graft: the Acutrak screw was used in 17 patients and the cannulated Herbert screw in 12 patients. Wrist range of motion, Mayo wrist score, grip strength and QuickDASH scores were indicators used for the functional evaluation. Radiographic findings were assessed for consolidation of nonunion and signs of arthrosis. The mean follow-up time was 49.2 months (range 12-96). Statistically, there was no significant difference between the Acutrak and Herbert screw types in terms of functional evaluation and time required for consolidation. Greater compression did not influence the functional outcome, consolidation rate or time to consolidation. The need for greater compression in the treatment of proximal scaphoid nonunions is thus questionable because it may increase the risk of proximal fragment communition.
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    Comparison of palmar locking plate and K-wire augmented external fixation for intra-articular and comminuted distal radius fractures
    (TURKISH ASSOC ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY, 2010-01-01) Gereli, Arel; Nalbantoglu, Ufuk; Kocaoglu, Baris; Turkmen, Metin
    Objectives: This study was designed to compare the results of palmar locking plate and K-wire augmented external fixation in the treatment of intra-articular comminuted distal radius fractures. Methods: The study included 30 patients with intra-articular comminuted distal radius fractures. Sixteen patients (11 men, 5 women
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    Fracture-dislocations of the proximal ulna
    (TURKISH ASSOC ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY, 2015-01-01) Gereli, Arel; Nalbantoglu, Ufuk; Dikmen, Goksel; Seyhan, Mustafa; Turkmen, Metin
    Objective: To investigate the relationship between injury patterns, complications, and the functional outcomes of patients with proximal-ulna fracture-dislocations. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 15 patients (10 men, 5 women
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    Open reduction and low-profile plate and/or screw fixation in the treatment of phalangeal fractures
    (TURKISH ASSOC ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY, 2009-01-01) Nalbantoglu, Ufuk; Gereli, Arel; Cilli, Feridun; Ucar, Bekir Yavuz; Turkmen, Metin
    Objectives: We evaluated the functional results and the effectiveness of open reduction and low-profile plate and/or screw fixation in the treatment of phalangeal fractures. Methods: The study included 17 patients (5 women, 12 men
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    Warm irrigation fluid does not raise the subacromial temperature to harmful levels while using radiofrequency device
    (MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS \& MEDIA PVT LTD, 2015-01-01) Gereli, Arel; Kocaoglu, Baris; Guven, Osman; Turkmen, Metin