Browsing by Author "Hiz, Ö."

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Aseptic Spondylodiscitis (Andersson Lesion) Mimicking Vertebral Malignancy: Case Report
(2009) Hiz, Ö.; Toprak, M.; Erden, M.; Alpayci, M.; Tekeoǧlu, I.
A well known complication in cases with ankylosing spondylitis is the development of vertebral and discovertebral lesions localized on the spine. In this report, we have presented a 24 year-old case that had undergone an operative procedure four years ago with the pre-diagnosis of malignancy of the vertebrae, but which had later turned out to be non-malignant after histopathological examinations. The case was diagnosed as ankylosing spondylitis due to the presence of radiological findings of romanus lesion and spondylodiscitis (Andersson lesion), continuous back pain and morning stiffness. When a vertebral-intervertebral disc lesion is detected in cases with chronic back pain, clinical, radiological and laboratory findings should be evaluated together and aseptic spondylodiscitis due to AS should be kept in mind. Copyright © 2009 by Türk Tibbi Rehabilitasyon Kurumu Derneǧi.
Bilaretal Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Bilateral Calcaneal Fractures: Case Report
(2010) Hiz, Ö.; Ediz, L.; Ceylan, M.F.; Gülcü, E.; Tekeoǧlu, I.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a painful complication of a fracture, surgery, or other type of injury. Currently KBAS is categorized as CRPS-1 when no clear nerve injury is defined, and CRPS -2 when associated with clear nevre injury. Central and peripheral theory have been reported in etiopathogenesis of CRPS -1. Generally, it occurs in the injured limb but, it may ocur in the opposite extremities. İn this article, we have presented a case developing bilateral CRPS -1 after bilateral calcaneal fracture.
Effect of Weekly Alendronate on Knee Symptoms in Patients With Osteoporosis and Knee Osteoarthritis Coexistence
(2010) Ediz, L.; Hiz, Ö.; Toprak, M.; Tekeoǧlu, I.
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of alendronate 70 mg weekly on knee symptoms in elderly women with osteoporosis and knee OA coexistence. Material and Methods: Elderly women who diagnosed as osteoporosis between 60-75 years old, underwent radiography of the knee if they reported symptoms of knee OA. Radiographs were read for Kellgren and Lawrence grade and individual features of OA. Osteoporotic patients with Knee OA treated with 70 mg alendronate once weekly for one year. Knee symptoms were assessed by interview before the treatment and 6 and 12 months after the treatment, and knee pain severity was evaluated using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Lequense index, VAS at rest and at movement. Results: Alendronate 70 mg once weekly use was associated with less severity of knee pain as assessed by WOMAC scores, Lequense index, VAS at rest and at movement at 6th and 12th month assessments. Conclusion: This current study has shown that Alendronate 70 mg once weekly use was associated with less severity of knee symptoms in elderly women with osteoporosis and knee OA coexistence. Additional long-term randomised, placebo controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm this effect of weekly Alendronate.
Osteoporosis in a Male Patient With Leprosy: a Case Report
(2010) Hiz, Ö.; Özkan, Y.; Gülcü, E.; Tekeoǧlu, I.
Leprosy is a chronical infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium Leprae involving peripheral nerve, skin, reticuloendothelial system, eyes, testicles and other internal organs. Low bone mineral density in male patients with leprosy due to inactivity, neuropathy, musculosceletal pathology, testicular atrophy and hypogonadism is possible. In this report, we present a male case with hypogonadism and testicular atrophy caused by leprosy and aim to discuss its effects on androgen and bone mineral density.
Rheumatoid Arthritis-Like Hand Deformities in a Case With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: a Case Report
(2010) Hiz, Ö.; Ediz, L.; Ceylan, M.F.; Özkan, Y.; Tekeoǧlu, I.
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a disease that involves mesodermal tissues and characterized by decreased bone mass and increased bone fragility. Bone fractures developed due to ligamentous laxity, low energy trauma and joint deformities and contractures due to dislocations may be seen during the disease process. For that reason, it could be confused especially with rheumatoid arthritis. In this article we presented a case with osteogenesis imperfecta that misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis because of joint deformities and common joint pain.