Browsing by Author "Ceylan, M. F."

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Do the Trace Elements Play a Role in the Etiopathogenesis of Developmental Dysplasia of Hip
(verduci Publisher, 2018) Guner, S.; Guner, S. I.; Gokalp, M. A.; Ceylan, M. F.; Unsal, S. S.; Demir, H.
OBJECTIVE: Alterations in the connective tissue of the hip joint capsule and ligaments might account for the increased laxity seen in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip. The tensile features of the connective tissue depend on collagen. A number of prior studies have noted the association between the trace elements and collagen biosynthesis. The aim of this research is to determine whether there exists an association between the trace elements and developmental dysplasia of the hip. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This investigation included 27 patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (18 females and nine males; mean age 24.3 +/- 6.3 months, range 18-36 months) and 26 healthy controls (15 females and 11 males; mean age 23.8 +/- 5.4 months, range 18-36 months). The levels of the serum trace elements in the groups were statistically compared. RESULTS: The Cu levels of the patients with developmental dysplasia of hip were statistically higher than those of the control group (p<0.05). The Zn, Fe, Mg, and Mn levels of the patients with developmental dysplasia of hip were statistically lower than those of the control group (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We found an association between developmental dysplasia of the hip and the serum trace element levels. We, therefore, believe that the trace element levels may shed light on the etiopathogenesis of developmental dysplasia of the hip. This work should be supported by future studies concerning the causes of the alterations in the serum trace element levels seen in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Iatrogenic or Fracture-Related Nerve Injuries in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture: Is Treatment Necessary for Nerve Injury
(verduci Publisher, 2013) Guner, S.; Guven, N.; Karadas, S.; Ceylan, M. F.; Turktas, U.; Gokalp, M. A.; Gozen, A.
BACKGROUND: Supracondylar humerus fractures are very common types of elbow fractures in children between the ages of three and ten years. Totally displaced supracondylar humerus fractures can be associated with neurovascular injuries, and treatment can be complicated by iatrogenic neurovascular injury, compartment syndrome, malunion, and elbow stiffness AIM: The aim of this study was to describe the clinical outcome of nerve injuries associated with supracondylar humerus fractures in children observed over a period of seven years. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Children with displaced supracondylar humerus fracture who were treated with closed reduction and percutaneous cross K-wire fixation were reviewed retrospectively at the Medical School Hospital of Yuzuncu Yil University from May 2004 to October 2012. RESULTS: There were 91 patients available for follow-up. Nerve injury was observed in 11 (12.1%) of 91 patients with supracondylar humerus fractures. In 10 (90.1%) of these 11 cases, nerve functions recovered completely (excellent outcome) and in one (9.9%) case partial recovery was seen (good outcome). CONCLUSIONS: Iatrogenic or fracture-related nerve injury in a supracondylar humerus fracture is a benign condition which may be resolved spontaneously and observation appears to be a good and valuable method for treatment of this complication.
Restless Legs Syndrome in Behcet's Disease
(Field House Publishing Llp, 2011) Ediz, L.; Hiz, O.; Toprak, M.; Ceylan, M. F.; Yazmalar, L.; Gulcu, E.
The prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and its association with the clinical features of Behcet's disease (BD) has not previously been elucidated. The inflammatory character, central nervous system involvement and neuropathies of BD led to this investigation of RLS risk in BD patients. A total of 116 BD patients and 104 healthy control subjects were included; seven BD patients were excluded because of concurrent diseases, pregnancy or alcohol misuse that might cause RLS symptoms, and the remaining 109 BD patients were included in the analysis. The prevalence of RLS was significantly higher in patients with BD (32/109; 29.4%) than in controls (5/104; 4.8%). No significant differences were found between BD patients with and without RLS with regard to the clinical features of BD. RLS severity positively correlated with age in BD patients. In conclusion, BD-related RLS should be considered in symptomatic RLS secondary to rheumatological disorders and BD patients should be examined for RLS. Further studies are needed to clarify the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying BD-related RLS.