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Anticoagulant and vasodilator therapy for nicolau syndrome following intramuscular benzathine penicillin injection in a 4 year old boy
Alkan Bozkaya, Tijen; Demirel, Gamze; Örmeci̇, Tuǧrul; Al, Serdar; Çakar, Engin; Taştekin, Ayhan; Türkoǧlu, Halil (Sociedad Argentina de Pediatria, 2016)Nicolau syndrome (NS) is a rare complication of intramuscular, intraarticular or subcutaneous injection of particular drugs leading to ischemic necrosis of the surrounding skin, soft tissue and muscular tissue. Benzathine ... -
Can isokinetic test be a supportive tool for unilateral knee arthroplasty decision?
Saral, İlknur; Sürücü, Serkan; Tekeci, Esra; Aǧırman, Mehmet; Mahiroǧulları, Mahir; Çakar, Engin (Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2023)Objectives: This study analyzed whether the isokinetic muscle strength of bilateral knee osteoarthritis patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a predictor for prior surgery side. Patients and ... -
Can isokinetic testing lead to more precise monitoring of chondromalacia patella? Prospective, cross-sectional study
Saral, İlknur; Başat, Hande; Ağırman, Mehmet; Tekeci, Esra; Çakar, Engin (Galenos Publishing, 2022)Objective: Chondromalacia patella, one of the most common musculoskeletal problems encountered in clinical practice. The isometric test using the isokinetic dynamometer can be used for a valid assessment and follow-up of ... -
Can prosthesis design of total knee arthroplasty affect balance?
İşyar, Mehmet; Saral, İlknur; Güler, Olcay; Çakar, Engin; Mahiroğulları, Mahir (Turkish Joint Diseases Foundation, 2015)Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate whether posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retaining or substituting in total knee arthroplasty affect the balance. Patients and methods: Between March 2010 and April 2014, ... -
A comparison of isokinetic muscle strength in patients with chondromalacia patella: A cross-sectional study
Saral, I.; Ağırman, Mehmet; Basat, H.; Surucu, Serkan; Mahiroğulları, Mahir; Çakar, Engin (Verduci Editore s.r.l, 2022)– OBJECTIVE: Chondromalacia patella (CMP), which is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain in young adults, is often accompanied by reflex inhibition of the quadriceps muscle. In this respect, a significant ... -
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis as a cause of dysphagia ina young patient with metabolic syndrome
Ağırman, Mehmet; Durmuş, Oǧuz; Örmeci̇, Tuǧrul; Teker, Bahri; Çakar, Engin (American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015)A 42-year-old male patient was admitted to our clinic with neck pain, stiffness, limited range of motion in the neck, and dysphagia upon eating solid foods. The pain had started about 5 years previously and increased over ... -
The effect of kinesiotaping on pain, balance and falling risks in patients with plantar fasciitis
Ayhan, Mustafa Yemliha; Çakar, Engin; Göktepe, Ahmet Salim; Ağırman, Mehmet (Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, 2018)INTRODUCTION: Investigation of the effect of kinesiotaping on pain, balance, risk of falls and functional status in patients with plantar fasciitis syndrome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thrity patients with plantar fasciitis ... -
Isokinetic evaluation of wrist muscle strength in patients of carpal tunnel syndrome
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the isokinetic characteristics of wrist strength in flexion, extension, supination, pronation, radial, and ulnar deviation in patients with moderate or severe carpal tunnel syndrome ... -
Paraplegia in an elderly patient due to pott's disease
Spinal tuberculosis (Pott's disease) is still an important problem in many countries and mayresult in severe neurological deficits. Pott's paraplegia can occur in the early period of the disease or many years later. Pott's ... -
Persistent abdominal pain after exercise: An unexpected diagnosis
Örmeci, Tuğrul; Durmuş, Oǧuz; Bayraktar Saral, İlknur; Ağırman, Mehmet; Çakar, Engin (Publisaude-Edicoes Medicas, 2015)A 33-year-old male patient presented with pain in the abdominal muscles for 2 weeks. His complaint appeared after beginning strengthening exercises of the trunk muscles, and gradually increased in severity. He had no history ... -
A pictorial view to tarsal coalition: The presentation of two children with foot pain
Örmeci, Tuğrul; Kılıçarslan, Rukiye; Durmuş, Oğuz; Malkoç, Melih; Çakar, Engin (Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia, 2014)Two male patients aged 9 and 16 years were admitted with complaints of ankle pain and intoeing. There was no history of trauma and arthritis. In the first case, radiography examination revealed a “C sign” (a cortical ... -
The prevalence of fibromyalgia in patients with restless legs syndrome
Helvacı Yılmaz, Nesrin; Cantürk, Emir; Arıcı Düz, Özge; Parlakoğlu, Bilge; Polat, Burcu; Çakar, Engin; Demirci, Sema; Tavlı, Ahmet Mithat; Taşkın, Didem; Doğru, Ayşe Pınar; Hanoğlu, Lütfü; Özer, Fahriye Feriha (Turkish Neurological Soc, 2016)Objective: To determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) in patients with Restless legs syndrome (RLS), and to evaluate the relationship of FM and the scales of quality of life. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients ... -
The relationships of motor-evoked potentials to hand dexterity, motor function, and spasticity in chronic stroke patients: A transcranial magnetic stimulation study
Çakar, Engin; Akyüz, Gülseren; Durmuş, Oǧuz; Bayman, Levent; Yağcı, İlker; Karadağ Saygı, Evrim; Gündüz, Osman Hakan (Springer, 2016)The standardization of patient evaluation and monitoring methods has a special importance in evaluating the effectiveness of therapeutic methods using drugs or rehabilitative techniques in stroke rehabilitation. The aim ... -
Resorption of extruded intervertebral disc herniation: Effect of physical therapy modalities
Ağırman, Mehmet; Durmuş, Oğuz; Saral, İlknur; Çakar, Engin (2016)We would like to share our experience withextruded lumbar disc herniation which was treatedwith non-surgical spinal decompression and physicaltherapy.A 29-year-old man presented with a six-monthhistory of lower back and ... -
Successful management of gait and balance disorder in hereditary spastic paraparesis with an intrathecal baclofen infusion: Case report
Ayhan, Mustafa Yemliha; Durmuş, Oğuz; Ağırman, Mehmet; Saral, İlknur; Çakar, Engin (Türkiye Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon Uzman Hekimleri Derneği, 2017)Hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) is a genetic disorder that causes a gait disorder with spasticity and weakness of the lower extremities. HSP causes marked disability and substantial socioeconomic losses. The treatment ... -
To what extent can adolescent scoliosis be improved in four weeks?
Ağırman, Mehmet; Saral, İlknur; Durmuş, Oğuz; Uğraş, Ali Akın; Çakar, Engin (Galenos Yayıncılık, 2016)Scoliosis is a condition that leads to severe disability and an impaired cosmetic appearance in adolescence. This article presents x-ray images of a patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in whom the pain and ... -
An unexpected case of atypical femur fracture misdiagnosed as radiculopathy and hip osteoarthritis: A parient treated wih bisphosphonate
Saral, İlknur; Durmuş, Oğuz; Ağırman, Mehmet; Örmeci, Tuğrul; Çakar, Engin (Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, 2015)Bisphosphonates are the most commonly used drugs in the treatment of osteoporosis. Severalrandomized controlled studies have proved their effectiveness in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and today BPs are ...