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Öğe Efficacy of low level laser therapy in myofascial pain syndrome(Wiley, 2003) Hakgüder, A; Birtane, M; Gürcan, S; Kokino, S; Turan, FNBackground and objectives: The efficacy of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) seems controversial. Our aim was to clarify the effect of LLLT in MPS by using algometry and thermography. Study Design/Materials and Methods: Sixty-two patients with MPS having an active trigger point in the neck or upper back region were randomly divided into two equal groups according to therapy applied (group 1: LLLT + stretching exercises, group 2: stretching exercises alone). The outcome measures were pain measured with visual analogue scale (VAS), algometry on the trigger point, algometric difference, thermographic difference, and thermal asymmetry. Comparison was made within and between the groups pre- and post-therapeutically and 3 weeks after therapy. Results: Mean pain values decreased more significantly in group 1 from baseline to 3 weeks followup, (7.54-3.06) while these values were 7.03-5.19 in group 2 (P < 0.05). Group comparisons revealed significant favorable differences in group 1 patients in terms of all other parameters at the first and the second evaluation post therapeutically (P < 0.05). Conclusions: LLLT seemed to be beneficial for pain in MPS by using algometry and thermography. (C) 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.Öğe How do marginal osteophytes, joint space narrowing and range of motion affect each other in patients with knee osteoarthritis(Springer Heidelberg, 2006) Ozdemir, F; Tukenmez, O; Kokino, S; Turan, FNTo assess the number, location, direction and size of osteophytes and the change of the joint space width (JSW) in radiographs of the tibiofemoral (TF) joint in middle-aged people with longstanding knee pain with radiographic osteoarthritis (OA), and to correlate between the range of motion (ROM). In the format of a retrospective study, the OA of both knee in 84 people, 8 men and 76 women (aged 42-77 years), with chronic knee pain at inclusion were examined. The JSW of the TF joint and the number, location, direction and size of osteophyte were evaluated using a PA view in weightbearing. The location and direction of osteophytes showed some variation at each site, particularly at the lateral tibial plateau and medial femoral trochlea. Significant correlations were found between ROM of the right and left knee and the size, location and direction of the most osteophytes. In both knees, the JSW medially was lower when compared with the lateral compartment. The mean JSW in the lateral tibiofemoral compartment of the right knee was associated with active and passive flexion degree of the patients. The mean JSW in the medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartment of the left knee correlated with BMI, and changes in the Kellgren and Lawrence grade of the patients. There was found statistically significant correlation between mechanical medial proximal tibial angle and the osteophyte size of the right and left knee. We think that definitions which incorporate both osteophytes and joint space narrowing offer the association with worsening of active and passive ROM.Öğe L-carnitine inhibits ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in rats(Springer Heidelberg, 2005) Dokmeci, D; Akpolat, M; Aydogdu, N; Doganay, L; Turan, FNL-carnitine is a quaternary amine that is essential for the normal oxidation of long-chain fatty acids by mitochondria. It is known that L-carnitine and its derivatives prevent the formation of reactive oxygen species, scavenge free radicals and protect cells from peroxidative stress. Oxygen-derived free radicals and lipid peroxidation products play a critical role in the pathogenesis of ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of L-camitine on lipid peroxidation induced by ethanol in the rat stomach. In our study, gastric mucosal injury was induced by the intragastric administration of 1 ml of absolute ethanol. Test compounds were given to rats by gavage 30 min before the ethanol administration. The animals were killed 60 min after the administration of ethanol. The stomach of each animal was removed. Mucosal damage was evaluated by macroscopic examination, histological analysis and by measurement of lipid peroxidation and glutathione activity. The intragastric administration of ethanol induced hyperemia and hemorrhagic erosions in the rat stomachs. L-camitine significantly prevented gastric ulcerogenesis induced by ethanol and decreased the ulcer index. Plasma and gastric lipid peroxidation that was increased significantly by ethanol was decreased after treatment with L-camitine. Ethanol treatment decreased significantly the gastric glutathione levels, and pretreatment with L-camitine increased them significantly. Based on these data, the beneficial effects of L-camitine on ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury may be attributed to its antiperoxidative effects.Öğe The use of intraarticular tramadol for postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery(Springer, 2004) Alagöl, A; Çalpur, OU; Kaya, G; Pamukçu, Z; Turan, FNWe aimed to determine the optimal dose of tramadol when administered intraarticularly after arthroscopic knee surgery under general anesthesia in patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status score of I-II. When the surgical procedure was completed, patients were assigned to one of seven groups (n=30 for each) in a double-blinded and randomized manner according to a table of random numbers. Group I received 100 mg tramadol, Group II received 50 mg tramadol, Group Ill received 20 mg tramadol and Group IV received 0.9% NaCl intraarticularly in 20 ml solutions. Group V received 100 mg tramadol, Group VI received 50 mg tramadol and Group VII received 20 mg tramadol intravenously. Pain was evaluated by using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 0 min (when the patient was cooperated after extubation), 3 0 min, 1 h, 4 h, 6 h, 12 h, 18 h and 24 h postoperatively. Patients were administered diclofenac sodium 75 mg intravenously (i.m.) when they experienced pain. The intraarticular tramadol groups had longer duration of analgesia than i.v. tramadol groups who were administered the same doses (I vs V, II vs VI; III vs VII; p <0.001). Group I had the longest duration of analgesia (p<0.001). Group II had a longer time to the first analgesic request than all other groups (p<0.001) except Group I. Consequently, Group I and II needed less analgesics than other groups (p<0.001). Pain scores were 0-3 on the VAS in Groups I, II and V at first assessment, in Groups I and II at 30 min and 1 h, and in Group I at 4 h and 6 h postoperatively (p<0.01). In Group V, vomiting was more a more frequent complication than with other groups (p<0.05). It is concluded that tramadol provides analgesia with a peripheral mechanism when administered intraarticularly. The side effects of intraarticular 100 mg tramadol were no more severe than those for intraarticular 50 mg tramadol. Moreover, intraarticular 100 mg tramadol provided excellent analgesia after arthroscopic surgery.
