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Current Advances in the Genetic Basis of Rheumatoid Arthritis
(Aves Yayincilik, Ibrahim Kara, 2009)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a heterogeneous and complex disease where both genetic and environmental risk factors are involved. Reviewing the increased familial incidence and increased disease susceptibility demonstrated ...
Osteochondritis dissecans occurring in the patella and medial femoral condyle in the same knee
(Turkish Assoc Orthopaedics Traumatology, 2009)
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition in which a portion of articular cartilage separates from the bone together with the underlying subchondral bone. Its classical localization is the medial femoral condyle. We ...
Spontaneous Regression of Extruded Lumbar Disc Herniation: Report of Two Illustrative Case and Review of the Literature
(Turkish Neurosurgical Soc, 2008)
Although the first reported surgery for lumbar disc herniation was published many years ago, there still remains little agreement for the most effective treatment protocol for symptomatic cases. Many patients with extruded ...
Multiple Congenital Joint Contractures, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: A Case Report
(Turkish League Against Rheumatism, 2009)
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a syndrome characterized by non-progressive multiple congenital joint contractures. The exact etiology of arthrogryposis is unknown. It may be due to neuropathic or muscular pathologies, ...
Pilonidal Disease: Review
(Ortadogu Ad Pres & Publ Co, 2009)
Sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease is a common and well-recognized entity. For many years, the cause of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus has been a matter of dispute. There was a common lack of success of the surgical methods ...
The effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
(Springer, 2009)
In this study, we planned to investigate the effects of pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) on pain relief and functional capacity of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Fifty-five patients with knee OA were included ...
Cannula site insertion technique prevents incisional hernia in laparoscopic fundoplication
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007)
Introduction: Incisional hernia is a common surgical problem encountered after laparotomies. The so-called trocar-site or port-site hernia is a type of incisional one that occurs after laparoscopic procedures. It has an ...
Clinical Utility of Facial and Dorsal Sural Nerve Conduction Studies in Patients With Early Stage Type II Diabetes Mellitus
(Journal Neurological Sciences, 2009)
Objective: The aim of this study was to perform facial and dorsal sural nerve conduction in early stage diabetic patients with electrophysiological methods to determine the severity and the frequency of affection of cranial ...
Ethics and Scientific Publication
(Turkish League Against Rheumatism, 2009)
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New addition to the statin's effect
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007)
Background: Observations in humans and in animal models have shown that statins, besides reducing cholesterol levels and ischemic heart disease, might also reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures. The purpose of this ...
