Browsing by Subject "Accidental Falls"

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    The frequency and associated factors of low back pain among a younger population in Turkey
    (2004) Çakmak A.; Yücel B.; Özyalçin S.N.; Bayraktar B.; Ural H.I.; Duruöz M.T.; Genç A.
    Study Design. Open design cross-sectional questionnaire. Objectives. The aims of this study are to determine the frequency of low back pains in the younger population and the factors that have an influence on this frequency. Summary of Background Data. Low back pain is one of the most important social problems that causes injuries in the younger population. Low back pain frequency is around 30% among adolescents and 88% of those with low back pain experiences in adolescence have low back pain in later years. Therefore, identifying and, if possible, preventing the associated factors in adolescence and young adulthood is essential for the solution of this social problem. Methods. A total of 1,552 students from a total of 8,000 who had come from all parts of Turkey for university registration accepted to participate in the study and were given a questionnaire about low back pain experiences, disability, and possible associated factors. Results. Low back pain frequency was found to be 40.9%. This rate increases with age. Abandonment of moderate level physical activity and traumas such as slipping on ice and falling down the stairs were identified as associated factors. Conclusions. Regular physical activity and the prevention of falls might be ways for decreasing the frequency of low back pain experiences among the youth and significantly influencing the frequency of low back pain in adult population.
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    An unusual rotational injury: Pantibial ligamentous injury
    (2006) Yercan H.S.; Okcu G.; Erkan S.; Ozic U.
    Pantibial ligamentous injury including knee dislocation and tibiotalar joint subluxation is an uncommon severe rotational injury. A 21-year-old male injured his right knee falling from a motorcycle. Physical examination revealed effusion on the right knee and ankle, and posterior translation of the tibia as well. The MRI of the right knee and ankle demonstrated the following findings: a complete disruption of cruciate ligaments, the medial collateral ligament, posteromedial corner injury together with a peripheric tear in the medial meniscus, the ruptured deltoid ligament, ankle syndesmosis space widening (>5 mm) and lateral subluxation of talus. Deltoid ligament of the right ankle was repaired and ankle syndesmosis was fixed with a cortical screw. The PCL and ACL were reconstructed arthroscopically with autogeneous bone-patellar tendon-bone graft. The midsubstance tear of MCL, posteromedial corner and medial meniscus tear were primarily repaired with nonabsorbable sutures. 3 years after the surgery, the patient was called for the final examination. MRI and X-ray findings of the knee and ankle joint demonstrated the continuity of ACL, PCL, MCL, and deltoid ligament. The patient, who is a farmer, can go back to his job and perform his daily activities. We presented a previously unreported case that involves both simultaneous occurrence of knee dislocation and tibiotalar joint subluxation. We used the term "Pantibial ligamentous injury" for this case. © Springer-Verlag 2005.
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    Surgical treatment of displaced radial neck fractures in children with Metaizeau technique
    (2007) Okçu G.; Aktuǧlu K.
    BACKGROUND: The treatment of radial neck fractures in children is difficult when the angular displacement exceeds 30 degrees. The authors report their experience with closed reduction of this fracture and intramedullary pinning which was described and popularized by Metaizeau et al. in 1980. METHODS: Under general anesthesia and guidance of an image intensifier, a 1 cm incision was made on the radial side of distal radial metaphysis. A Kirschner wire was contoured and then the last 3-5 mm were bent approximately 30 degrees. It was introduced into the medullary canal of the radius and by pushing it proximally until its point reaches the inferior aspect of the epiphysis to elevate and rotate to achieve an anatomic reduction. This technique was used in nine patients between 1996 and 2003. RESULTS: Full functional recoveries with excellent results were observed in all cases but one at the last follow-up. No complication was encountered. CONCLUSION: We recommend this closed technique as it is relatively simple and associated with encouraging results.
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    Remodeling of a nontreated displaced parasymphyseal fracture of a child
    (2011) Kerem H.; Usluer A.; Yoleri L.
    There have been considerable advances in the management of craniomaxillofacial injuries in children. Conservative approaches such as close observation, a liquid-to-soft diet, and analgesics can be used for the management of mandibular fractures without displacement and malocclusion. However, displaced fractures need to be an anatomic reduction and immobilization. The basic principle of displaced mandibular fractures in both children and adults is the stabilization of fracture fragments forming the pretraumatic contour and occlusion state until osteosynthesis occurs. The major differences of pediatric fractures from adults are the flexibility of bones and very rapid healing pattern. Therefore, reduction in pediatric age group must be accomplished earlier. This case was an 11-year-old boy presented with a severely displaced parasymphyseal mandibular fracture resulting from a fall. He was given a soft diet and analgesic, given anti-inflammatory treatment of edema, and scheduled for operation. Subsequently, it was surprisingly observed that there was a significant improvement in the fracture line on the 12th posttraumatic day. The comparison of maxillofacial computed tomographic scans of the first and 12th posttraumatic days revealed a noteworthy remodeling and a remarkable approximation of the fracture lines. It can be concluded that bone remodelization in the pediatric age groups is perfect and very rapid, even in severely displaced fractures. © 2011 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
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    Report of an unusual upper cervical spine injury: Traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation with vertical odontoid fracture in a child
    (2013) Mete M.; Ünsal U.Ü.; Duransoy Y.K.; Barutçuog̃lu M.; Selçuki M.
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    Building bridges for innovation in ageing: Synergies between action groups of the EIP on AHA
    (Springer-Verlag France, 2017) Bousquet J.; Bewick M.; Cano A.; Eklund P.; Fico G.; Goswami N.; Guldemond N.A.; Henderson D.; Hinkema M.J.; Liotta G.; Mair A.; Molloy W.; Monaco A.; Monsonis-Paya I.; Nizinska A.; Papadopoulos H.; Pavlickova A.; Pecorelli S.; Prados-Torres A.; Roller-Wirnsberger R.E.; Somekh D.; Vera-Muñoz C.; Visser F.; Farrell J.; Malva J.; Andersen Ranberg K.; Camuzat T.; Carriazo A.M.; Crooks G.; Gutter Z.; Iaccarino G.; de Keenoy E.M.; Moda G.; Rodriguez-Mañas L.; Vontetsianos T.; Abreu C.; Alonso J.; Alonso-Bouzon C.; Ankri J.; Arredondo M.T.; Avolio F.; Bedbrook A.; Białoszewski A.Z.; Blain H.; Bourret R.; Cabrera-Umpierrez M.F.; Catala A.; O’Caoimh R.; Cesari M.; Chavannes N.H.; Correia-Da-Sousa J.; Dedeu T.; Ferrando M.; Ferri M.; Fokkens W.J.; Garcia-Lizana F.; Guérin O.; Hellings P.W.; Haahtela T.; Illario M.; Inzerilli M.C.; Lodrup Carlsen K.C.; Kardas P.; Keil T.; Maggio M.; Mendez-Zorrilla A.; Menditto E.; Mercier J.; Michel J.P.; Murray R.; Nogues M.; O’Byrne-Maguire I.; Pappa D.; Parent A.S.; Pastorino M.; Robalo-Cordeiro C.; Samolinski B.; Siciliano P.; Teixeira A.M.; Tsartara S.I.; Valiulis A.; Vandenplas O.; Vasankari T.; Vellas B.; Vollenbroek-Hutten M.; Wickman M.; Yorgancioglu A.; Zuberbier T.; Barbagallo M.; Canonica G.W.; Klimek L.; Maggi S.; Aberer W.; Akdis C.; Adcock I.M.; Agache I.; Albera C.; Alonso-Trujillo F.; Angel Guarcia M.; Annesi-Maesano I.; Apostolo J.; Arshad S.H.; Attalin V.; Avignon A.; Bachert C.; Baroni I.; Bel E.; Benson M.; Bescos C.; Blasi F.; Barbara C.; Bergmann K.C.; Bernard P.L.; Bonini S.; Bousquet P.J.; Branchini B.; Brightling C.E.; Bruguière V.; Bunu C.; Bush A.; Caimmi D.P.; Calderon M.A.; Canovas G.; Cardona V.; Carlsen K.H.; Cesario A.; Chkhartishvili E.; Chiron R.; Chivato T.; Chung K.F.; D’Angelantonio M.; de Carlo G.; Cholley D.; Chorin F.; Combe B.; Compas B.; Costa D.J.; Costa E.; Coste O.; Coupet A.-L.; Crepaldi G.; Custovic A.; Dahl R.; Dahlen S.E.; Demoly P.; Devillier P.; Didier A.; Dinh-Xuan A.T.; Djukanovic R.; Dokic D.; du Toit G.; Dubakiene R.; Dupeyron A.; Emuzyte R.; Fiocchi A.; Wagner A.; Fletcher M.; Fonseca J.; Fougère B.; Gamkrelidze A.; Garces G.; Garcia-Aymeric J.; Garcia-Zapirain B.; Gemicioğlu B.; Gouder C.; Hellquist-Dahl B.; Hermosilla-Gimeno I.; Héve D.; Holland C.; Humbert M.; Hyland M.; Johnston S.L.; Just J.; Jutel M.; Kaidashev I.P.; Kaitov M.; Kalayci O.; Kalyoncu A.F.; Keijser W.; Kerstjens H.; Knezović J.; Kowalski M.; Koppelman G.H.; Kotska T.; Kovac M.; Kull I.; Kuna P.; Kvedariene V.; Lepore V.; Macnee W.; Magnan A.; Majer I.; Manning P.; Marcucci M.; Marti T.; Masoli M.; Melen E.; Miculinic N.; Mihaltan F.; Milenkovic B.; Millot-Keurinck J.; Mlinarić H.; Momas I.; Montefort S.; Morais-Almeida M.; Moreno-Casbas T.; Mösges R.; Mullol J.; Nadif R.; Nalin M.; Navarro-Pardo E.; Nekam K.; Ninot G.; Paccard D.; Pais S.; Palummeri E.; Panzner P.; Papadopoulos N.K.; Papanikolaou C.; Passalacqua G.; Pastor E.; Perrot M.; Plavec D.; Popov T.A.; Postma D.S.; Price D.; Raffort N.; Reuzeau J.C.; Robine J.M.; Rodenas F.; Robusto F.; Roche N.; Romano A.; Romano V.; Rosado-Pinto J.; Roubille F.; Ruiz F.; Ryan D.; Salcedo T.; Schmid-Grendelmeier P.; Schulz H.; Schunemann H.J.; Serrano E.; Sheikh A.; Shields M.; Siafakas N.; Scichilone N.; Skrindo I.; Smit H.A.; Sourdet S.; Sousa-Costa E.; Spranger O.; Sooronbaev T.; Sruk V.; Sterk P.J.; Todo-Bom A.; Touchon J.; Tramontano D.; Triggiani M.; Valero A.L.; Valovirta E.; van Ganse E.; van Hage M.; van den Berge M.; Ventura M.T.; Vergara I.; Vezzani G.; Vidal D.; Viegi G.; Wagemann M.; Whalley B.; Wilson N.; Yiallouros P.K.; Žagar M.; Zaidi A.; Zidarn M.; Hoogerwerf E.J.; Usero J.; Zuffada R.; Senn A.; de Oliveira-Alves B.
    The Strategic Implementation Plan of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA) proposed six Action Groups. After almost three years of activity, many achievements have been obtained through commitments or collaborative work of the Action Groups. However, they have often worked in silos and, consequently, synergies between Action Groups have been proposed to strengthen the triple win of the EIP on AHA. The paper presents the methodology and current status of the Task Force on EIP on AHA synergies. Synergies are in line with the Action Groups’ new Renovated Action Plan (2016-2018) to ensure that their future objectives are coherent and fully connected. The outcomes and impact of synergies are using the Monitoring and Assessment Framework for the EIP on AHA (MAFEIP). Eight proposals for synergies have been approved by the Task Force: Five cross-cutting synergies which can be used for all current and future synergies as they consider overarching domains (appropriate polypharmacy, citizen empowerment, teaching and coaching on AHA, deployment of synergies to EU regions, Responsible Research and Innovation), and three cross-cutting synergies focussing on current Action Group activities (falls, frailty, integrated care and chronic respiratory diseases). © 2017, Serdi and Springer-Verlag France.