Baris Kocaoglu

Acıbadem MAA University, Istanbul, Turkey · Orthopaedics and traumatology

Purpose The surgical approach for midfoot injuries classically requires dual dorsal incision and identification of the neurovascular structures that are susceptible to injury during the surgery. The aim of this study was to map the topographic anatomy of the dorsum of the foot along with tarsal joints for the dorsal approach of midfoot surgery that...

Basketball is an intense, fast‐paced game that is physically, highly demanding. Certain aspects of the game, such as the quick pivoting and cutting movements, predispose the players to serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. While an ACL tear can be a devastating condition for players, multidisciplinary management o...

Background Both knotless and knot-tying anchors are commonly employed in the arthroscopic repair of hip labral tears. Purpose To compare the midterm clinical results of arthroscopic hip labral repair using knot-tying versus knotless suture anchors. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Patients who underwent arthroscopic hip l...

Objective Chevron osteotomy offers near‐excellent clinical results and adequate stability at lower shift percentages, among the techniques used to correct hallux valgus deformity. This cadaveric study aimed to compare the Chevron osteotomy with the reverse offset‐L osteotomy, which may provide a greater surface area and a more stable geometry to wi...

Purpose Rotator cuff (RC) tears cause fatty degeneration, aggravated by delayed treatment. Surgical repair alone cannot reverse fatty degeneration. It was aimed to test if local injections of satellite cell‐derived myoblasts or satellite myoblasts (SM) from the deltoid region and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from the subcutaneous abdominal fat pad...

Purpose The aim of this consensus was to develop evidence‐ and expert‐based patient‐focused recommendations on the appropriateness of intra‐articular platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) injections in different clinical scenarios of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods The RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method was used by the European Society of Sport...

Purpose Glenohumeral instability with combined bone lesion in contact and overhead athletes with subcritical bone loss is challenging to treat with high recurrent instability. Treatment options are arthroscopic Bankart repair with remplissage and Latarjet operations. However, there is no consensus on their effectiveness. This study aims to compare...

Purpose The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a vital knee stabilizer. While PCL injuries are rare, high-energy traumas can lead to total ruptures, with accompanying injuries requiring surgery. This study aims to investigate the demographics, concomitant injuries, and postoperative complications of patients who underwent PCL reconstruction due t...

In recent years, the field of injection therapy for the treatment of pathologies in joints has witnessed remarkable advancements, particularly in combination with orthobiologics. These innovations have transformed the way we diagnose and treat various musculoskeletal conditions, providing patients with new hope and improved outcomes. It is with gre...

This chapter contains general information about deproteinized hemoderivative of calf blood-natural botanical and mineral extracts, which have become popular in recent years. Examples of the most commonly used drugs in clinical practice, their indications for use, and clinical studies on these drugs are reviewed. The ingredients, mechanisms of actio...

Purpose Social media has become the new information acquisition platform for all content producers. In the current literature, there are no studies examining the content quality and the strengths and weaknesses of videos on Instagram that explain anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, which is the most discussed topic of sports surgery. The aim...

Purpose The aim of this European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) consensus is to provide recommendations based on evidence and expert opinion to improve indications, decision‐making and administration‐related aspects when using blood‐derived orthobiologics (for simplicity indicated as PRP—platelet‐rich plasma—wi...

Purpose Irreparable rotator cuff tears are disabling and can severely affect daily life activities, especially when young and active patients are involved. The definition is still debated, and they can have several clinical presentations. The treatment depends on the clinical presentation and the patient's age. Methods The survey was developed by...

The purpose of this study was to compare the results of arthroscopic isolated Bankart repair (B) with Bankart repair plus Remplissage (B + R) procedure in contact overhead athletes with on-track anterior shoulder instability. A total of 64 athletes playing basketball, volleyball and handball in elite professional level who underwent arthroscopic is...

Technique Video Video 1 Technique video demonstrating transosseous fixation with suspensory fixation system on medial meniscus root tears. A left knee is depicted and viewed through anterolateral portal in this video. The meniscus root is supplied with blood by the punch. The attachment area is prepared by cleaning the cartilage from the tissue. A...

Virtual arthroscopic training has become increasingly popular. However, there is a lack of efficiency-based tracking of the trainee, which may be critical for determining the specifics of training programs and adapting them for the needs of each trainee. This study aims to evaluate and compare the measures obtained with a non-invasive neurophysiolo...

Background Single-step all-arthroscopic techniques have gained popularity recently in the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). Concomitant subchondral bone defects led surgeons to add autologous bone grafting to the surgical procedures. Collagen scaffolds have been used widely for stabilization of the reconstruction and regenerati...

Purpose The objectives of this study were to develop recommendations for clinical and radiographic criteria to help define the “acceptable” surgical correction of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and identify/define complications postoperatively. Methods A three-phase modified Delphi study was conducted involving a case-based survey; a...

Purpose: Although the outcomes of ACL reconstruction are generally satisfying, there are several patients who do not regain their pre-injury sporting level and suffer persistent symptoms. Orthopaedic practice has evolved significantly over the last five years to address these drawbacks. The aim of the present survey was to analyze the changes in t...

Background Labral reconstruction has been described as a treatment option for irreparable labral tear. Labral graft size ranges from 5 to 7 mm ² for reconstruction. A thicker labral graft could support mechanical stability and protect cartilage better. No study has compared the effect of graft thickness on clinical outcomes. Purpose/Hypothesis The...

Lateral hip pain and peritrochanteric disorders are a common cause of hip pain in athletes. The term greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) has been used over the years to describe a spectrum of conditions that cause lateral-sided hip pain, including tendinopathies and strains of the hip abductor complex, trochanteric bursitis, external snapping...

Recent advances in genetic studies have raised wide interest in shoulder surgery, as in all areas of medicine. These new developments will affect shoulder surgery in a wide perspective, from surgical technique to postoperative rehabilitation. Interest in the nucleus of the cell will enlighten the steps from tissue regeneration to tissue degeneratio...

Knee articular cartilage injuries present a great challenge for musculoskeletal clinicians and scientists, leading to substantial morbidity and significant time lost from work and sport and even permanent disability. If left untreated, knee articular cartilage injuries may lead to the development of widespread degenerative joint disease. The limite...

Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are multifactorial events that may be influenced by morphometric parameters. Associations between primary ACL injuries or graft ruptures and both femoral and tibial bony risk factors have been well described in the literature. Purpose To determine values of femoral and tibial bony morphology tha...

The safe acetabular rim angle is an anatomical measurement used to determine the safety margin when inserting suture anchors. The purpose of the present study was to find out whether aligning the drill bit perpendicularly during arthroscopic surgery can provide a reference point for determining an appropriate angle to facilitate the suture anchor i...

Ankle sprains are among the most common athletic injuries brought to the attention of the orthopedic surgeon, especially in athletes. After an acute ankle sprain, approximately 20% of patients develop chronic recurrent ankle instability and nearly half of these patients need surgery despite extensive proprioceptive training. The Broström procedure...

Background Endoscopic surgical repair has become a common procedure for treating patients with hip abductor tendon tears. Considering that retear rates are high after the repair of gluteus medius and minimus tendons, exploring alternative strategies to enhance structural healing is important. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to eva...

Elite performance in team sports attracts the attention of the general public. In particular, the best players became incredibly skilled and physically powerful, which is a fact that potentiates the delivery of a product that is considered attractive, exciting, and competitive. Not surprisingly, this is a very valuable product from an economic and...

Abstract: Elite performance in team sports attracts the attention of the general public. In particular, the best players became incredibly skilled and physically powerful, which is a fact that potentiates the delivery of a product that is considered attractive, exciting, and competitive. Not surprisingly, this is a very valuable product from an eco...

Top performance in team sports attracts the attention from the general public. In particular, the best players became incredibly skilled and physically powerful, a fact that potentiates to deliver a product considered attractive, exciting and competitive. Not surprisingly, this is a very valuable product from an economic and social standpoint, thus...

Basketball is one of the most popular sports worldwide. It is one of the most-played team sports for both genders and for all age groups. With its evolving nature from a finesse sport, to a highly physical one, basketball players have become more susceptible to acute illness or injuries. Shoulder injuries are not as common as finger or hand injurie...

The main goal of the medical staff in basketball is injury prevention. The second main goal is to quickly identify and diagnose an injury and to return a player back to the court safely after an injury without having the risk of a reinjury or exacerbating an injury which almost healed. The achievement of these goals cannot be accomplished without t...

In order to get an accurate dimension of the event, we need to define the type of competition. The competition and teams’ category indicate us the level of games and practices’, with higher level comes higher intensity and risk when playing. In the same way, a higher level on the sportive event comes with a higher expectation of an audience, which...

This chapter reviews general concepts for the assessment and interventions of the worst-case conditions that are threatening the life of a basketball player or incidents that are leading to severe musculoskeletal deficiency. The medical team should have knowledge about the injuries that may occur in Basketball match or practice and should be ready...

Purpose: Controversy exists with regards to the etiology and treatment of lateral epicondylitis and the role of the lateral capsule in this pathology. The aim of this study was to compare arthroscopic lateral capsule resection with or without extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon debridement for treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Methods:...

Background Several treatment options are available for stable massive rotator cuff tears, including partial repair with or without tissue augmentation, tendon transfer, superior capsular reconstruction (SCR), and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes and effectiveness of partial rot...

Tendinopathy is a common clinical problem which affects a substantial portion of recreational and professional athletes and those in many occupations involving repetitive work [1].

Formerly known as “jumper’s knee,” patellar tendinopathy gives rise to considerable functional deficit and disability in recreational as well as professional athletes. It can affect their performance, cause trouble in their sports carrier, and even can cause to end it. With the help of the diagnostic tests which are ultrasonography (USG), magnetic...

Nowadays, sport is recognized as an important sector of economic activity and also one of the sectors with the fastest growth rate. Sport also has the unique ability to capture the attention of a worldwide audience. A professional athlete is a person who competes individually or as part of a team in organized sports and makes a living. The work of...

Sports injuries occur frequently in athletes. Understanding what professionals who work with patients with sports injuries think about prevention has been suggested as an important aspect to improve the effectiveness of programs to prevent sports injuries. Recent studies have shown that the main factors affecting the appearance of lesions are overt...

Basketball has become one of the world’s most popular sports with about 450 million players worldwide. In the beginning, basketball was invented as a non-contact alternative to American football. Within the last years, it has been developed to a high-intense contact sport. About 60% of the injuries involve the lower limb, whereas female basketball...

Background Numerous reports have shown that retracted rotator cuff tears may cause suprascapular nerve injury, and nerve injury causes atrophy and fat accumulation in the rotator cuff muscles. However, the effect of suprascapular nerve injury on rotator cuff enthesis has not been directly defined. This study aimed to investigate the effect of supra...

Purpose The aim of the study was to compare the intermediate-term clinical outcomes between lateral ligaments augmentation using suture-tape and modified Broström repair in a selected cohort of patients. The hypothesis of the presented study is that suture-tape augmentation technique has comparable clinical and radiological outcomes with arthroscop...

Purpose: The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy combined with microfracture technique in the treatment of cartilage lesions. Methods: Adult Wistar rats (n=44) were divided into six groups. In Groups A, B, C and D, ICRS* (* International Cartilage Repair Society) grade 4 cartilage...

Background: Coplaning means the removal of medial acromial spurs and inferior aspect of the distal clavicle. The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of arthroscopic acromioplasty with and without coplaning in patients without acromioclavicular (AC) joint arthritis. Methods: Because of impingement syndrome, arthroscopic subacromial deco...

Purpose: Little information is available regarding the healing capacity of in situ and completion repair for the treatment of partial thickness rotator cuff tears. The purpose of the study was to analyze the healing characteristics of both techniques. Methods: Twenty-four adult Sprague-Dawley rats were operated. Partial thickness bursal side tea...

This chapter discusses ankle joint proprioceptive level after injury, surgery, and rehabilitation from a proprioceptive, neuromuscular control basis. The chapter also includes proprioceptive and kinesthetic consideration after injury/surgery, and therapeutic considerations that optimize ankle and lower extremity function.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Ringer's lactate (RL) solutions with different pH values on early histologic healing in a microfracture model in vivo. The null hypothesis of the presented study is that irrigation fluids with lower pH (6.4) have negative effects on fibrous cartilage healing. Methods: Eighteen Wistar a...

Fixations of fragments are the main aim of orthopedic trauma surgery. Although wires, screws, and plates are the popular fixation materials, sutures also have an important role [1, 2]. Most surgeons thought that hardware have more strength at the fixation side than sutures. We can easily say that it is true for large and messy fragments. But if the...

Background: The hypothesis of this clinical study was that coracoclavicular (CC) reconstruction using autogenic palmaris longus graft through the GraftRope (PLG) system (Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL, USA) would provide superior clinical and radiologic results compared with modified Weaver-Dunn procedure with the dynamic TightRope (Arthrex, Inc.) syst...

Background: The operative reconstruction of a torn or insufficient anterior cruciate ligament has become a routine surgical procedure in orthopedics. The long-term success of an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction depends on the ability of the graft to heal adequately in a bone tunnel. Investigators studying reconstructions described healing...

Introduction Medial meniscus posterior root avulsion injuries exhibited a similar extent of increasing contact pressure and decreasing contact area, as that in the total meniscectomized knee and resulting articular cartilage loss in medial compartment of the knee joint. Although partial meniscectomy is the traditional treatment in symptomatic poste...

Purpose: The aim of our study was to evaluate the risk of medial glenoid perforation and possible injury to suprascapular nerve during arthroscopic SLAP repair using lateral transmuscular portal. Methods: Ten cadaveric shoulder girdles were isolated and drilled at superior glenoid rim from both anterior-superior portal (1 o'clock) and lateral tr...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate safe depth for suture anchor insertion during acetabular labral repair and to determine the neighbouring structures at risk during drilling and anchor insertion. Methods: Ten human cadaveric hips (six males and four females) were obtained. Acetabular labral surface was prepared and marked for ri...

The purpose of this study was to compare the functional and clinical results of Achilles tendon repairs with an Achilles tendon suture-guiding device using nonabsorbable versus absorbable sutures. We hypothesized that the absorbable suture would have clinical results comparable to those of the nonabsorbable suture for Achilles tendon repair with an...

The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the clinical results of three different fixation techniques for the treatment of Neer Type IIb fractures. We hypothesized that anatomic locking plate and coracoclavicular stabilization with suture endo-button technique provides more stable and biomechanically superior fixation among others with...

Objectives: The aim of this study is to report short term results of arthroscopic repair of horizontal meniscus tears by vertical sutures with packing technique Methods: Seventeen patients with an average age of 33 years were treated. Repair was performed to the patients that horizontal component of the tear extends into the capsular zone of the m...

Calcific tendonitis of the rotator cuff is a pathological process defined by reactive calcification of the tendon with an unknown etiology. Painter first mentioned calcifications in 1907. Since then, this pathology is referred to variously as calcifying tendinitis, peritendinitis calcarea, calcified peritendinitis, calcific periarthritis, and hydro...

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the holding strength of cannulated screw with multiple holes on threaded area, supported with PMMA in femoral head. Material and methods A total of 48 human femoral heads were divided into two groups after mineral density measurement with Q-CT. Seven-millimeter cannulated screws with multiple holes...

Purpose The aim of this study is to show whether peripheral perfusion monitoring methods reflect central perfusion during shoulder arthroscopy at beach chair position. We hypothesized that mean arterial pressure (MAP), central heart rate (CHR) and peripheral oxygenation (SaO2) measurements individually will not parallel cerebral oximetry measuremen...

The present study was designed to demonstrate the efficacy of standard 4.0 mm cannulated screw fixation by comparing it with palmar locking plate fixation in the treatment of acute, unstable, simple extra-articular distal radius fractures. We prospectively collected and retrospectively analyzed outcomes data for 65 patients aged between 18 and 60 w...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the immediate effects of pH change on the metabolism of bovine chondrocytes. Methods: Bovine osteochondral explants were pre-cultured and placed in Ringer's lactate solution. Thirty explants were randomly divided into 3 groups. Buffered Ringer's lactate, pH 7.2, was used in Group I; buffered Rin...

Introduction This retrospective study was designed to define the technical details for the treatment for distal tibial fractures with intramedullary nails and blocking screws, and to assess the effectiveness of the method based on our clinical practice. Materials and methods Twenty-one patients in whom adequate reduction could not be achieved with...

The aim of this study was to determine the results of closed reduction and percutaneous fixation of distal radial fractures with standard 4.0-mm cannulated screw. We collected prospective outcomes data for 20 patients between 18 and 60 years of age (mean 39) with acute, displaced, extraarticular and unstable fractures of the distal radius treated w...

This article describes the technique of closed reduction with percutaneous fixation using Kirschner wires in helping the reduction of two-part valgus angulated and displaced proximal humerus fractures at the surgical neck. Traditional open reduction may lead to more accurate anatomic reduction; however, extensive tissue dissection increases the ris...

Proximal biceps tendon pathologies are the important cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction. However, they are still not completely understood, and both clinic and radiologic diagnosis are unclear. Arthroscopic examination of the shoulder has altered our understanding of and approach to treatment for conditions of the long head of biceps tendon. Bi...

To investigate whether therapeutic ultrasound (US) use over metallic implants has the potential for adverse effects as a result of greater temperature increases at the tissue-metal interface. A randomized controlled trial. A research laboratory. Sprague-Dawley rats (N=40; weight, 230-300g) were used and divided into 3 study groups. In group 1, both...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of saline solution at different temperatures on the metabolism of chondrocytes. Porcine osteochondral explants were precultured under laboratory conditions. The cartilage explants were placed in saline solution. Twenty-four explants were randomly divided into 4 groups. Explants were immersed at...

Screws with different levels of compression force are available for scaphoid fixation and it is known that the Acutrak screw generates greater compression than the Herbert screw. We retrospectively compared two types of headless compression screw for their effectiveness in the repair of scaphoid nonunion. Twenty-nine cases of proximal scaphoid nonu...

We investigated the effect of mitomycin-C on the reduction of the formation of peritendinous fibrous adhesions after tendon repair. In 20 Wistar albino rats the tendo Achillis was cut and repaired using a modified Kessler technique. The rats were divided into two equal groups. In group 1, an injection of mitomycin-C was placed between the tendon an...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Mitomycin C on reduction in intra-articular fibrotic adhesion formation after knee surgery. Twenty female Wistar Albino rats were divided into two equal study groups. After skin incision, the right knees of animals were opened through a medial parapatellar approach, and the medial and later...

This study was designed to compare the results of palmar locking plate and K-wire augmented external fixation in the treatment of intra-articular comminuted distal radius fractures. The study included 30 patients with intra-articular comminuted distal radius fractures. Sixteen patients (11 men, 5 women; mean age 49 ± 16 years) underwent open reduct...

Şeffaf hücreli sarkom tendon ve aponevrozlarla sıkı şekilde ilişkili olan nadir bir tümördür. Kadınlarda erkeklere göre daha sık rastlanılır ve hastalar genelde 20 ile 40 yaş arasındadır. Şeffaf hücreli sarkom tipik olarak ekstremiteleri tutar. Ayak ve ayak bileği sık olarak tutulan bölgelerdir. Ayrıca yüksek derecede agresif bir tümördür ve geneld...

Double-row rotator cuff repair leads to superior cuff integrity and clinical results compared with single-row repair. The study enrolled 68 patients with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear who were divided into 2 groups of 34 patients according to repair technique. The patients were followed-up for at least 2 years. The results were evaluated by Co...

Aim of this study is to introduce, evaluate, and propose a basic arthroscopy training course with interactive methods as using bovine knees, joint models but mainly focusing on practices with motor skill-learning devices. This study presents the results of a skill training program which is based on "motor skill training" theory and using "bovine kn...

The aim of this study was to assess the proprioception of the partial meniscectomized knee and to assess if there is an effect on the knee proprioception. We performed a case-control study involving patients with meniscus tear at the posterior horn of medial meniscus. Group 1 composed of 19 patients, with an average age of 26.3 years, who were enro...

In this prospective randomized study, the results of treating unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures by pedicle instrumentation with and without fracture level screw combination were given. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of fracture level screw combination in achieving and maintaining correction in the treatment of unstable thoracolumbar burs...

This animal model was designed to evaluate the effect of intra-articular iron-chelator treatment in the prevention of blood-induced joint disease. Thirty domestic male rabbits were divided into three equal groups. One milliliter of homologous blood was injected into the left knee of each rabbit in groups 1 and 2. In the second group, 0.1 ml desferr...

We prospectively analyzed and compared the functional and clinical results of patients with standard open and minimally invasive repair with the Achillon suture system at mid-term followup. From February 2004 to May 2007, 40 consecutive patients were operated for the treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture with two different methods. None of the...