Ertan Mergen
Ankara University
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Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 1997
A. K. Us; S. Sinan Bilgin; Taner Aydin; Ertan Mergen
Surgical repair of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures presents the challenge of restoring the function of the Achilles tendon complex while repairing the large defect that is created by the delay in appropriate treatment. We present our preferred technique for delayed repair and the results of six patients who were available for complete follow-up evaluation. The combined surgical technique includes: V-to-Y gastrocnemius recession or advancement, excision of the fibroadipose defect, end-to-end anastomosis, gastrocnemius aponeurotic flap to reinforce the anastomosis. Each of six patients were interviewed and examined clinically and by Cybex II isokinetic strength testing. All six patients have been able to return to their pre-injury activities. Cybex II isokinetic strength testing demonstrated peak torque deficiencies in plantar flexion ranging from 2.5%–22% as compared with the unaffected limb. The overall results of the technique described indicate that very satisfactory functioning of a neglected Achilles tendon rupture can be obtained.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 1999
Hakan Kinik; H. Atalar; Ertan Mergen
Abstract From January 1992 to May 1997, 46 distal humeral fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. Among these, 30 were intra-articular, which were managed by the transolecranal approach, routine ulnar nerve transposition, 3.5-mm dual-plate fixation and early active mobilisation. We encountered 2% non-union, 2.2% fixation failure, 11.1% nerve complications, 28.2% overall heterotopic ossification and 11.1% poor range-of-motion rates.
International Orthopaedics | 1999
Hakan Kinik; O. Oktay; Murat Arikan; Ertan Mergen
Abstract We report a medial subtalar dislocation without fracture in an eighteen year old male injured during basketball game. He was succesfully treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization. At one year follow-up he was symptomless.Résumé Nous rapportons une luxation sous-astragalienne interne sans fracture, survenue au cours d’un jeu de basket-ball chez un homme de 18 ans. Il a été traité avec succès par réduction fermeé et immobilisation plâtreée. Au délais d’un an, il était asymptomatique.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 1991
Ertan Mergen; S. Adyaman; Omeroglu H; Bülent Erdemli; U. Isiklar
SummaryBetween January 1979 and October 1984, 31 congenitally dislocated hips in 19 patients were treated using open reduction via the medial approach, as described by Ferguson, at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. Patient age at operation ranged from 3 to 33 months (mean 12.1 months). The average follow-up was 94.7 months. All hips were evaluated both radiographically and clinically. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head was observed in 9.7% and slight, transient ischaemic radiographic changes of the femoral head in 22.6% of the hips; 25.8% of the hips have already undergone or are due to undergo subsequent surgery due to an insufficient radiographic result. The medial approach was found to be a reliable procedure for infants who have not had extensive previous conservative treatment and who are between 7 and 18 months of age.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 1999
Hakan Kinik; A. K. Us; Ertan Mergen
Abstract After experiencing some complications with the AO modified tension band technique, we have made a small modification to prevent proximal migration of the Kirschner wires. In this modification, the proximal ends of the wires are bent to form a loop and the cerclage wire passed through them. In this way, Kirschner wires and cerclage wire lock each other, preventing migration. We have treated 51 patients with this technique, including ¶22 transverse patellar, 11 olecranon, 3 medial and 5 lateral malleolar fractures, 3 acromioclavicular separations, 4 olecranon chevron osteotomy fixations and 3 trochanter major fixations. Fracture union occurred in 8 weeks (mean). We did not see any postoperative complications or implant failures. Rigid fixation allows early mobilization which quickly restores functional status.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 2002
Hakan Kinik; Onur Polat; Yusuf Yildiz; Ertan Mergen
Abstract. We report on a 9-year-old boy who has type II autosomal dominant osteopetrosis associated with a chronic grade II slipped capital femoral epiphysis. He was treated with a single cannulated screw. This rare association has been reported only once.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 1991
Ertan Mergen; S. Adyaman; Omeroglu H; Bülent Erdemli; U. Isiklar
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica | 2007
Hakan Kinik; Ertan Mergen
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica | 1991
Mehmet S. Binnet; Mehmet Demirtas; Yalim Ates; Ertan Mergen
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica | 1999
Hakan Kinik; Onur Polat; Ertan Mergen