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Objective: Coccygodynia, a condition primarily affecting women, is characterized by pain localized around the coccyx, which is aggravated by activities such as sitting, sexual intercourse, defecation, or transitioning from a seated to a standing position. Although a range of conservative treatments, including NSAIDs, ice application, and physical therapy, are commonly employed, a subset of patients fails to achieve symptom relief. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of rectal manipulation combined with paracoccygeal steroid injections in patients with chronic coccygodynia unresponsive to conservative treatments. Material-Method: This retrospective study involved 24 patients (20 females and 4 males) with chronic coccygodynia that persisted despite more than three months of conservative treatment. All patients received a combination of steroid-local anesthetic injections and rectal manipulation. VAS scores were recorded before intervention, on the 10th day post-intervention, at one year, and at the last follow-up visit. Patients were assessed for trauma history, BMI, coccyx type, and dynamic radiographic findings. Results: The mean VAS score significantly decreased from 7.9 pre-treatment to 2.2 on the 10th day post-treatment (p<0.001). This improvement persisted with mean VAS scores of 2.9 at one year and 2.7 at the last follow-up, although a slight, non-significant increase was noted over time. Patients with hypermobility of the coccyx showed significantly higher VAS scores at the last follow-up compared to those without hypermobility (p=0.009). No significant differences in treatment outcomes were observed between traumatic and atraumatic etiologies or between normal and overweight BMI groups Conclusion: The combination of paracoccygeal steroid injections and rectal manipulation appears to be an effective treatment for chronic coccygodynia, with a significant reduction in pain scores. Hypermobility of the coccyx may be associated with higher recurrence rates, warranting further investigation into tailored treatments for this subgroup. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Foreign body (FB) injuries constitute an important part of admission to emergency and orthopedic clinics in daily practice. The localization and removal of FBs can be difficult. Ultrasound (USG) plays an important role in the localization of FBs. In this study, we aimed to present the results of patients who underwent US-guided FB extraction. Methods: Fifty-seven patients who were admitted to the emergency service and orthopedic outpatient clinic due to FB trauma to soft tissue were retrospectively evaluated. USG-guided removal was performed under local anesthesia. The number, size, shape, structure, distance to the skin, and integrity of the FB were determined using USG guidance. Patient satisfaction was evaluated with Roles-Maudsley score. Results: The mean duration of surgery was 7 min (range; 5 to 20 minutes), and the mean incision size was 11 mm (range; 5 to 25 mm). Forty-seven of the patients underwent an outpatient procedure and were discharged on the same day. No postoperative complications were observed. Fifty one of 57 (89.5%) were very satisfied with the surgery. Conclusion: Consequently, USG-guided FB extraction is a safe, fast, and comfortable option for the patient and the physician. Orthopedic physicians should receive USG training starting from their assistantship, and its use in daily practice should be increased. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Orthopedic video contents published on YouTube are not scanned and do not go through an editorial evaluation process. It is important to determine the quality and content accuracy of health-related videos. Trigger finger is a common disease and the deterioration in quality of life. However, the quality, content and adequacy of YouTube videos as a source of information about this disease have not been evaluated. The aim of this study is to investigate the quality and adequacy of the medical content of the videos on YouTube about trigger finger disease. Methods. In September 2022, the phrase "trigger finger" was entered in the YouTube search bar and the 50 most watched videos were included in the study, provided that the language of the video was English. Who uploaded the videos, real or animated content, number of views, upload date, number of comments, number of like-dislikes and video length were recorded. 3 orthopedic surgeons and 1 hand surgeon watched the videos simultaneously and separately. JAMA, DISCERN and GQS scores were calculated. Results. Average length of 50 videos is 321 seconds, number of views is 244,150, number of days from upload date to evaluation date is 1,789 days, VPI was 94, view ratio was 300. The average scores of 4 different surgeons from the parameters used for the quality and relevance analysis of the videos: JAMA 2, DISCERN 36, and GQS 2. The scores of 4 different surgeons were statistically compatible with each other (p = 0.000). The interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.906 for the JAMA score, 0.889 for the DISCERN score, and 0.831 for the GQS score. Conclusions. YouTube videos about trigger finger were low quality and unreliable. In the light of our study and other studies, the possibility of high-quality and reliable videos for patients can be increased by the evaluation and inspection of videos presented by YouTube. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a severe complication that can occur after major orthopedic procedures. As VTE-related morbidity and mortality are a significant concern for both medical professionals and patients, and preventative measures are typically employed. Multiple organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), have developed guidelines for VTE prophylaxis specifically in patients undergoing joint replacement procedures. However, recently, the International Consensus Meeting (ICM) was convened, which brought together over 600 experts from 68 countries and 135 international societies. These experts, spanning a range of medical disciplines including orthopedic surgery, anesthesia, cardiology, hematology, vascular, and internal medicine, conducted a comprehensive review of the literature using a strict Delphi process to generate practical recommendations for VTE prophylaxis across all types of orthopedic procedures. This review article summarizes some of the recommendations of the ICM.

This study presents the outcomes of patients treated with non-union of femoral neck fractures healed with valgus osteotomy, fixed with a Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS). The study retrospectively evaluated 16 patients who, between 2007 and 2014, developed pseudarthrosis following treatment for a femoral neck fracture and who were treated with DHS-osteosynthesis, after a valgus subtrochanteric osteotomy. Postoperative clinical evaluation of the patients was done? using the Harris Hip Scoring (HHS) system. Union of both the fracture and the osteotomy site was achieved in 17.2 weeks (range: 14-24 weeks) in all patients. The average Pauwels angle decreased from 72o (range 62-80) preoperatively to 26o (range 20-50) postoperatively. All fractures were Pauwels type III preoperatively and 4 type II and 12 type I postoperatively. The average HHS increased from 26 (range 18-34) preoperatively to 85 (range 68-94) postoperatively. Of the patients who were followed up for a mean duration of 3.1 years (range: 1-5 years), four had 1-cm shortening. No patient developed postoperative AVN of the femoral head. For patients with non-union after femoral neck fracture, DHS-osteosynthesis after valgus osteotomy is a method with a shorter learning curve, which can be successfully performed.

Objective: The aim of our study is to evaluate the functional outcomes and quality of life in adult ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures., Methods: 26 patients (21 male, 5 female; mean age 30 years, range: 18 to 66) treated for adult ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures were evaluated retrospectively. For femur fractures, intramedullary nails were used in 15 patients (12 antegrade, 3 retrograde), plate in 11 patients (10 locked-plate, and 1 blade-plate with a 95 degree angle). For tibia fractures, locked-plate were used in 13 patients, intramedullary nails in 9 patients, external fixator in 3 patients and multiple screws in 1 patient. According to Blake and McBryde classification, 17 fractures were type I, 9 fractures were type II (7 type 2A and 2 type 2B). The functional outcomes were evaluated by Karlström and Olerud criteria, and quality of life was evaluated by Short Form-36. The mean follow-up duration was 4.4 years (range: 1.1 to 7.3 years)., Results: The functional outcomes were excellent in 6 patients, good in 8 patients, acceptable in 6 patients and poor in 6 patients. The mean values of quality of life scales were; physical function: 64.8, physical role limitation: 60.5, pain: 68.2, general health: 63.3, vitality: 58.4, social function: 68.2, emotional role limitation: 62.7, and mental health: 65.8., Conclusion: Adult ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures are severe injuries and adversely affect the quality of life and functional outcomes. The quality of life scales should be used along with functional outcome scores in evaluating these injuries., The Translational Potential of This Article: Adult ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures cause severe morbidity. Functional outcomes and quality of life scales should be used together to evaluate these fractures. Karlström and Olerud criteria for functional outcomes and Short Form-36 scales for quality of life are suitable methods to evalute these fractures.