Browsing by Publisher "Turkish Society of Algology"

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    Ultrasound guided posterior femoral cutaneous nerve block
    (Turkish Society of Algology, 2014) Topçu I.; Aysel I.
    The posterior femoral cutaneous nerve (PFCN) is a branch of the sacral plexus. It needs to be implemented as a complementary block for anesthesia or in the surgeries necessitating tourniquet in the suitable cases. We consider target oriented block concept within the PFCN block in the anesthesia implementations with the emergence of ultrasonic regional anesthesia in the practice and with the better understanding of sonoanatomy.
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    The relation between pain perceived by the patients hospitalized in the algology clinic and their sleep and quality of life
    (Turkish Society of Algology, 2015) Yildirim G.; Ertekin Pinar Ş.; Düger C.; Altiparmak S.; Gürsoy S.; Mimaroǧlu C.
    Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of perceived pain on quality of sleep and life in patients hospitalized in a pain clinic. Methods: Population of the present descriptive study composed of patients (>18 years old) treated as inpatients in the algology clinic of a university located at the city center of Sivas, who consented to participate in the study (122 patients). Data were collected through Personal Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Short Form 36. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, Mann Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis test and Pearson correlation test. Statistical significance level was set at p<0.05. Results: A moderate negative correlation was found between VAS and three dimensions of SF-36, namely Physical Functioning, Role-Physical and Role-Emotional. VA S was weakly and negatively correlated to Vitality and Mental Health. There was a good linear correlation between VA S and quality of life (QoL), pain score while there was a moderate linear correlation between VAS and the total sleep score. It was found that quality of life was not statistically significantly correlated to General Health and Social Functioning. Conclusion: There is a relationship between pain, sleep quality and quality of life. Quality of sleep and life was found to decrease as the level of pain increased, and quality of life was affected negatively when the quality of sleep was poor. Applications towards resolving pain would have a positive effect on the quality of sleep and life.
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    Comparison of thoracic epidural and paravertebral analgesia for postoperative pain control after thoracotomy; [Torakotomi sonrasi postoperatif aǧri kontrolünde torakal epidural ve paravertebral bloǧun karşilaştirilmasi]
    (Turkish Society of Algology, 2016) Öztürk T.; Topcu I.; Yaldiz S.; Özbakkaloǧlu A.; Aşik K.; Yentür A.
    Objectives: In the present randomized, controlled, and blinded study, the effects of thoracic paravertebral analgesia were compared to those of epidural analgesia on postoperative pain, hemodynamics, and respiration rate following thoracotomy. Methods: Patients scheduled for elective open-lung surgery were included. One hour prior to surgery, thoracic epidural catheters were used in 18 patients (ED group), and ultrasound-guided paravertebral catheters were used in 17 patients (PV group). Standard general anesthesia was administered to all. Following anesthesia, postoperative analgesia of levobupivacaine 0.1% and morphine 0.1 mg mL-1 was administered via catheter. Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) regime with tramadol was initiated, and amounts of local anesthetics and tramadol demanded and delivered within the first 24 hours were recorded. Visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, sedation score, side effects, and vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate) were assessed by an observer blinded to patient data at 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, and 24 hours. Results: Differences in PCA bolus demands and deliveries were not statistically significant between the PV group (26.8±1.3 and 33.1±4.5) and the ED group (25.1±3.5 and 32.5±4.3). Neither were differences in VAS scores statistically significant (p=0.3). Rates of sedation among the PV group were lower than those of the ED group at 1 hour (p=0.001). Five patients in the ED (%28) group experienced hypotension (p=0.02). Conclusion: Paravertebral block with levobupivacaine 0.1% and morphine 0.1 mg mL-1 may be an alternative form of pain relief following thoracotomy. © 2016 Türk Algoloji Derneǧi.
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    Additional contribution of phonophoresis and low-level laser therapy to exercise in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A clinical, electrophysiological, and ultrasonographic evaluation; [Karpal tünel sendromunun tedavisinde fonoforez ve düşük seviyeli lazer tedavisinin egzersize ek katkısının klinik, elektrofizyolojik ve ultrasonografik olarak değerlendirilmesi]
    (Turkish Society of Algology, 2024) Karaman N.; Ünlü Z.; Selçuki D.; Cerrahoğlu L.
    Objectives: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve compression syndrome. This study aims to evaluate the additive contribution of phonophoresis and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to tendon and nerve gliding exercises electrophysiologically, ultrasonographically, and clinically in the treatment of moderate CTS. Methods: The sample consisted of 45 patients with moderate CTS, randomized into three groups. Group 1 received phonophoresis and exercise, Group 2 received LLLT and exercise, and Group 3 received exercise alone. Participants were evaluated electrophysiologically, clinically, and ultrasonographically before treatment and at the 6th and 12th weeks after the treatment. Results: An improvement was observed in clinical parameters (Boston Functional Status Scale, Boston Symptom Severity Scale, visual analog scale at rest, and visual analog scale during activity) for all groups at the 6th and 12th weeks after the treatment (p<0.05). An improvement was also noted in the ultrasonographic parameter (cross-sectional area) for all groups at the 12th week after the treatment (p=0.017). Conclusion: Phonophoresis and LLLT do not provide additional effects to exercise therapy. Exercise therapy alone may positively contribute to ultrasonographic and clinical outcomes in the treatment of moderate CTS. © 2024 Turkish Society of Algology.