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Naci Ezirmik

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PubMed2005

Speed bump-induced spinal column injury.

INTRODUCTION: Compression fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Injuries to the spinal column are one of the most frequent injuries by accidents and falls from heights. Vertebral fracture associated with minor trauma, however, is a rare occasion. CASE REPORT: Five cases were injured in the inner city buses after passing onto speed bumps are presented. On presentation, four patients complained of severe pain in the thoracolumbar region, while in the other patient, physical examination revealed pain and tenderness on the neck. No neurologic deficit was noted except for one patient with tenderness on thoracic spines. Examination of the thoracolumbar X-ray and computed tomography displayed compression fractures in four patients. Other laboratory data obtained on admission were within normal limits. Posterior instrumentation was applied to three patients. All patients recovered well except for the one with cervical fracture. CONCLUSION: Drivers should be strongly warned and educated on the potential hazards of traversing past such bumps in roads too fast and such barriers should be built regarding tested standards.

Accidents, Traffic↗
PubMed2004

Sport injuries: relations to sex, sport, injured body region.

The present study evaluated the association among sex, sport, and injured body region of sport injuries. The subjects were 329 men and 127 women, ranging in age from 17 to 28 years, attending classes in the departments of Physical Training and Sport of Atatürk University (Erzurum, Erzincan, and Ağri in Turkey). There were no differences between men and women in percentages of injuries. The difference among various sports in the percentages of injured athletes was statistically significant. Running had the lowest percentage of injuries and basketball had the highest percentage. The most frequently injured body regions were the foot and the ankle in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and running, but in wrestling, the knee. These findings suggest that injury rates are associated with the sport rather than sex of player, and the most frequently injured body regions are the lower extremities. Therefore, the muscles of lower extremity should be strengthened to avoid injuries.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2003

Neurodegenerative effect of electrocauterization on spinal nerve root: an experimental study.

We investigated the number of degenerated neurons in spinal roots of rabbits after spinal surgery to test if electrocauterization causes neuronal loss. The number of degenerated neurons was higher in study group than in control group, and the number of live neurons was higher in control group than in study group. These results suggest that electrocauterization applied during spinal surgery is hazardous to spinal neurons and should not be applied unless required.

Animals↗
PubMed2003

[Old unreduced traumatic patellar dislocation].

The old unreduced traumatic patellar dislocation is very rare and the results of the treatment are not always satisfactory. We report a 11 year-old boy with an unreduced patellar dislocation and a healed ipsilateral femoral fracture. The dislocation was reduced by an operative procedure. A long leg cast was applied for 6 weeks then the knee exercises were started. One year after surgery, he still has satisfactory results. This case suggests that if the dislocation is not of long duration and degenerative changes are absent in the patella and the knee joint, open reduction may be helpful in the treatment of old unreduced traumatic patellar dislocations. .

Child↗
PubMed2002

[Replantation in the complete amputation of the upper extremity].

Trauma of the upper extremity can be a cause of significant morbidity and disability to otherwise productive people. Wounded extremity can be saved by replantation of the amputated parts. Replantation of traumatic amputations can be performed with reasonable success at a regional medical center when experienced surgeons, appropriate and experienced equipment, and skilled ancillary care are available. Successful replantation significantly reduces the morbidity of upper extremity amputations. We presented one case that, 9 year-old, was bridged to our hospital because of total arm amputation after sustained during use of a lawn mover. His arm was saved by urgency surgery.

Amputation, Traumatic↗
PubMed2002

Familial multiple lipomatosis.

BACKGROUND: Familial multiple lipomatosis is an extremely rare disease. The disease usually does not affect the daily life of FML victims, but they may experience difficulty in performing everyday physical tasks if the lipomas are multiple and large. Inheritance is frequently by autosomal dominant transmission, although cases with recessive inheritance have also been reported. OBJECTIVES: To determine the pattern of inheritance of the disease in a family with 83 members spanning three generations. METHODS: A complete family analysis was performed and all surviving members of the family were examined. Laboratory investigations were conducted in those with FML, including serum lipid, cholesterol and glucose levels, white blood cell count, hemoglobin, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and renal and hepatic function tests. RESULTS: There were no consanguineous relationships between spouses in the family. The disease was first seen on the neck of the (male) index patient. This patient had 4 sons, 8 daughters and 60 grandchildren. The disease was established in four of his daughters and two of his sons. One of the female grandchildren whose mother has the disease was also affected. The laboratory findings were normal for all patients. CONCLUSION: Our findings showed that a) the disease is transmitted by the autosomal dominant route of inheritance; and b) lipomas observed at an early age may be numerous and large, may diffuse, and sometimes have to be excised surgically.

Adult↗