Background This study reports our results with retrograde Fitbone insertion in patients with
femoral shortening and deformity. We also present our experience regarding the benefits, …

Objectives: We evaluated the effectiveness of the Taylor spatial frame (Smith & Nephew,
Memphis, TN, USA) in the treatment of complex lower extremity deformities. Methods: The …

The Taylor Spatial Frame uses a computer program-based six-axis deformity analysis.
However, there is often a residual deformity after the initial correction, especially in deformities …

Objectives This study aims to identify the bone mineral density (BMD) values and the
prevalence of osteoporosis (OP) in Turkish women living in Kastamonu within the purpose of …

Purpose To report our experience with the PRECICE nail for limb lengthening in 23 patients.
Methods Records of 15 female and 8 male patients aged 14 to 38 (mean, 23.6) years who …

Purpose To evaluate changes in blood circulation of the femoral cortex in rabbits using
scintigraphy before and after cable cerclage alone or combined with an intramedullary Kirschner …

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, ülkemize ait veri tabanının oluşturula masına katkı sağlamak
niyeti ile, Kastamonu’da yaşayan Türk kadına larında kemik mineral yoğunluğu (KMY) …

The technique of lengthening over an antegrade nail is used widely for distraction osteogenesis
of the femur. Most reported complications of this technique are related to Schanz pins. …

Background A focal full thickness cartilage lesion of knee joint is one of the commonly seen
intraarticular pathologies among the joint cartilage problems. Osteochondral autograft …

Background Lengthening nails have been used to correct limb length discrepancy caused
by different etiologies, as well as for post-traumatic reasons. Two important lengthening nail-…