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Papers by Semih Takka

Arch Orthop Traum Surg, 2002

This report describes a patient with dyspareunia related to an acquired pelvic anomaly that was t... more This report describes a patient with dyspareunia related to an acquired pelvic anomaly that was treated surgically.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2002

This report describes a patient with dyspareunia related to an acquired pelvic anomaly that was t... more This report describes a patient with dyspareunia related to an acquired pelvic anomaly that was treated surgically.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2000

A patient who suffered from severe deforming arthritis secondary to chronic tophaceous gout with ... more A patient who suffered from severe deforming arthritis secondary to chronic tophaceous gout with multilobular, solid, tender, enlarged subcutaneous nodules and draining tophi in both hands was evaluated and treated by second ray amputation of the most deformed second finger to provide a more functional result.

The Journal of Hand Surgery, 2013

Purpose We report our experience, treatment protocol, and 2-year follow-up results of 24 fingerti... more Purpose We report our experience, treatment protocol, and 2-year follow-up results of 24 fingertip replantations treated using the artery-only technique without vein or nerve repair.

Hand Surgery, 2004

A case of congenital cavernous lymphangioma of the hand presenting in a newborn is presented. The... more A case of congenital cavernous lymphangioma of the hand presenting in a newborn is presented. The mass on the dorsum of the hand was removed with the overlying skin and underlying paratenon at three years of age. Re-surfacing was performed with a free flap transfer. There were no post-operative complications during one year of follow-up.

Hand surgery : an international journal devoted to hand and upper limb surgery and related research : journal of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, 2006

To evaluate the subjective satisfaction of brachial plexus injury (BPI) patients after surgery ba... more To evaluate the subjective satisfaction of brachial plexus injury (BPI) patients after surgery based on the medical outcomes study 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) and to correlate their SF-36 scores with upper extremity functions. Four items were assessed statistically for 30 patients: SF-36 scores after BPI surgery were compared with Japanese standard scores; the correlation between SF-36 scores and objective joint functions; difference in SF-36 scores between each type of BPI; and influence of each joint function on the SF-36 scores. The SF-36 subscale: PF--physical functioning, RP--role-physical, BP--bodily pain, and the summary score PCS--physical component summary, were significantly inferior to the Japanese standard scores. SF-36 is more sensitive to shoulder joint function than to elbow and finger joint functions. Little correlation was found between SF-36 scores and objective evaluations of joint functions. Greater effort is needed to improve the quality of life (QO...

Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2002

The scaphoid bone is a very rare location for enchondroma. The literature reports eight cases; fi... more The scaphoid bone is a very rare location for enchondroma. The literature reports eight cases; five of them presented with pathologic fracture, and the youngest patient was 13 years old. This is a report of an 11-year-old patient with scaphoid enchondroma who presented with only mild pain in the left wrist. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated the lesion clearly.

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 2014

The Journal of Hand Surgery, 2013

Purpose We report our experience, treatment protocol, and 2-year follow-up results of 24 fingerti... more Purpose We report our experience, treatment protocol, and 2-year follow-up results of 24 fingertip replantations treated using the artery-only technique without vein or nerve repair.

The Journal of Hand Surgery, 2004

We report our experience in treating a a patient with an electrical saw injury to the right hand ... more We report our experience in treating a a patient with an electrical saw injury to the right hand that resulted in incomplete amputation of the ring and small fingers at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint with segmental tissue loss. Ray amputation of the small finger was performed because of extensive tissue loss. The proximal interphalangeal joint of the nonreplantable small finger was transferred as a fillet flap for primary reconstruction of the severely damaged MCP joint of the ring finger after revascularization. Two years after surgery active range of motion of the reconstructed MCP joint was 35 degrees extension to 85 degrees flexion with no instability or pain.

Foot and Ankle Surgery, 1999

ABSTRACT

Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2005

Double free gracilis transfer (DFGT) procedures introduced by Doi et al have resulted in signific... more Double free gracilis transfer (DFGT) procedures introduced by Doi et al have resulted in significant improvement in maintaining functional prehensile hand after total brachial plexus injury (TBPI). However, not all patients with satisfactory recovery of finger motion could improve their prehensile function. The use of reconstructed hand in daily activities was examined retrospectively to plan individual grip function, depending on the patient's own demand. Thirty patients who had had reconstruction with DFGT procedures were evaluated retrospectively according to total active motion (TAM), power grip, hook grip, and pinch function. Power grip was evaluated by holding a bottle and hook grip by lifting a weight. Only 11 patients (36%) had very light pulp-to-pulp pinch, 11 (36%) had power grip, and 25 (83%) had hook grip. The mean weight that could be carried by hook grip was 1.3 kg. The mean TAM was 43 degrees. Pain sensation was the only encouraging sensation recovery, radiating to the chest. Fine movements of the hand like pinching require well-developed exquisite control of movements. TBPI patients have the contralateral normal limb, which they always prefer, only using their reconstructed hand when the activity requires both hands, such as when holding a bottle to open its cap or lifting bags when the contralateral normal hand is already engaged. For performance of these actions, hook grip and power grip are the useful prehensile hand functions that can be obtained after DFGT. Selection of grip functions should be done according to patient needs, and the late-stage reconstructive hand operations should be decided according to preferred grip function.

Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2005

According to congenital anomalies of the hand and forearm classifications, the common characteris... more According to congenital anomalies of the hand and forearm classifications, the common characteristic of overgrowth problems is the skeletal overgrowth of part or all of the hand. Congenital unilateral muscular hypertrophy of the upper extremity has been classified under the overgrowth (gigantism) problems as whole-limb hemihypertrophy. The common characteristic of overgrowth problems is the skeletal overgrowth of part or all of the hand, which is not prominent in these patients. Only 15 cases with this anomaly have been reported since 1962. These patients have abnormal muscles with hypertrophic appearance and changed tendon to muscle length ratio. This type of muscular hypertrophy shows an increase in the number of fibers in transverse section, as also seen in multiply innervated muscles like the sartorius and gracilis in humans. Although this phenomenon has a mosaic type distribution, there is no progression of the muscular hypertrophy during growth period. Hand deformities are not due to a part of progression of the disease but result of imbalance of the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles. The evolutionary changes of skeletal muscles should be investigated to explain this congenital phenomenon and might be classified in a different entity from the present categories.

Dexterity of a prosthetic hand is determined by its grasping and manipulation capabilities. Dexte... more Dexterity of a prosthetic hand is determined by its grasping and manipulation capabilities. Dexterity combined with anthropomorphic structure increases functionality as well as social acceptance. To achieve this the proposed mechanical design incorporates muscle, tendon and joint structures with a main intension to imitate human hand anatomy and function- ality as much as possible.

Arch Orthop Traum Surg, 2002

This report describes a patient with dyspareunia related to an acquired pelvic anomaly that was t... more This report describes a patient with dyspareunia related to an acquired pelvic anomaly that was treated surgically.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2002

This report describes a patient with dyspareunia related to an acquired pelvic anomaly that was t... more This report describes a patient with dyspareunia related to an acquired pelvic anomaly that was treated surgically.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2000

A patient who suffered from severe deforming arthritis secondary to chronic tophaceous gout with ... more A patient who suffered from severe deforming arthritis secondary to chronic tophaceous gout with multilobular, solid, tender, enlarged subcutaneous nodules and draining tophi in both hands was evaluated and treated by second ray amputation of the most deformed second finger to provide a more functional result.

The Journal of Hand Surgery, 2013

Purpose We report our experience, treatment protocol, and 2-year follow-up results of 24 fingerti... more Purpose We report our experience, treatment protocol, and 2-year follow-up results of 24 fingertip replantations treated using the artery-only technique without vein or nerve repair.

Hand Surgery, 2004

A case of congenital cavernous lymphangioma of the hand presenting in a newborn is presented. The... more A case of congenital cavernous lymphangioma of the hand presenting in a newborn is presented. The mass on the dorsum of the hand was removed with the overlying skin and underlying paratenon at three years of age. Re-surfacing was performed with a free flap transfer. There were no post-operative complications during one year of follow-up.

Hand surgery : an international journal devoted to hand and upper limb surgery and related research : journal of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, 2006

To evaluate the subjective satisfaction of brachial plexus injury (BPI) patients after surgery ba... more To evaluate the subjective satisfaction of brachial plexus injury (BPI) patients after surgery based on the medical outcomes study 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) and to correlate their SF-36 scores with upper extremity functions. Four items were assessed statistically for 30 patients: SF-36 scores after BPI surgery were compared with Japanese standard scores; the correlation between SF-36 scores and objective joint functions; difference in SF-36 scores between each type of BPI; and influence of each joint function on the SF-36 scores. The SF-36 subscale: PF--physical functioning, RP--role-physical, BP--bodily pain, and the summary score PCS--physical component summary, were significantly inferior to the Japanese standard scores. SF-36 is more sensitive to shoulder joint function than to elbow and finger joint functions. Little correlation was found between SF-36 scores and objective evaluations of joint functions. Greater effort is needed to improve the quality of life (QO...

Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 2002

The scaphoid bone is a very rare location for enchondroma. The literature reports eight cases; fi... more The scaphoid bone is a very rare location for enchondroma. The literature reports eight cases; five of them presented with pathologic fracture, and the youngest patient was 13 years old. This is a report of an 11-year-old patient with scaphoid enchondroma who presented with only mild pain in the left wrist. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated the lesion clearly.

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 2014

The Journal of Hand Surgery, 2013

Purpose We report our experience, treatment protocol, and 2-year follow-up results of 24 fingerti... more Purpose We report our experience, treatment protocol, and 2-year follow-up results of 24 fingertip replantations treated using the artery-only technique without vein or nerve repair.

The Journal of Hand Surgery, 2004

We report our experience in treating a a patient with an electrical saw injury to the right hand ... more We report our experience in treating a a patient with an electrical saw injury to the right hand that resulted in incomplete amputation of the ring and small fingers at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint with segmental tissue loss. Ray amputation of the small finger was performed because of extensive tissue loss. The proximal interphalangeal joint of the nonreplantable small finger was transferred as a fillet flap for primary reconstruction of the severely damaged MCP joint of the ring finger after revascularization. Two years after surgery active range of motion of the reconstructed MCP joint was 35 degrees extension to 85 degrees flexion with no instability or pain.

Foot and Ankle Surgery, 1999

ABSTRACT

Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2005

Double free gracilis transfer (DFGT) procedures introduced by Doi et al have resulted in signific... more Double free gracilis transfer (DFGT) procedures introduced by Doi et al have resulted in significant improvement in maintaining functional prehensile hand after total brachial plexus injury (TBPI). However, not all patients with satisfactory recovery of finger motion could improve their prehensile function. The use of reconstructed hand in daily activities was examined retrospectively to plan individual grip function, depending on the patient's own demand. Thirty patients who had had reconstruction with DFGT procedures were evaluated retrospectively according to total active motion (TAM), power grip, hook grip, and pinch function. Power grip was evaluated by holding a bottle and hook grip by lifting a weight. Only 11 patients (36%) had very light pulp-to-pulp pinch, 11 (36%) had power grip, and 25 (83%) had hook grip. The mean weight that could be carried by hook grip was 1.3 kg. The mean TAM was 43 degrees. Pain sensation was the only encouraging sensation recovery, radiating to the chest. Fine movements of the hand like pinching require well-developed exquisite control of movements. TBPI patients have the contralateral normal limb, which they always prefer, only using their reconstructed hand when the activity requires both hands, such as when holding a bottle to open its cap or lifting bags when the contralateral normal hand is already engaged. For performance of these actions, hook grip and power grip are the useful prehensile hand functions that can be obtained after DFGT. Selection of grip functions should be done according to patient needs, and the late-stage reconstructive hand operations should be decided according to preferred grip function.

Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2005

According to congenital anomalies of the hand and forearm classifications, the common characteris... more According to congenital anomalies of the hand and forearm classifications, the common characteristic of overgrowth problems is the skeletal overgrowth of part or all of the hand. Congenital unilateral muscular hypertrophy of the upper extremity has been classified under the overgrowth (gigantism) problems as whole-limb hemihypertrophy. The common characteristic of overgrowth problems is the skeletal overgrowth of part or all of the hand, which is not prominent in these patients. Only 15 cases with this anomaly have been reported since 1962. These patients have abnormal muscles with hypertrophic appearance and changed tendon to muscle length ratio. This type of muscular hypertrophy shows an increase in the number of fibers in transverse section, as also seen in multiply innervated muscles like the sartorius and gracilis in humans. Although this phenomenon has a mosaic type distribution, there is no progression of the muscular hypertrophy during growth period. Hand deformities are not due to a part of progression of the disease but result of imbalance of the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles. The evolutionary changes of skeletal muscles should be investigated to explain this congenital phenomenon and might be classified in a different entity from the present categories.

Dexterity of a prosthetic hand is determined by its grasping and manipulation capabilities. Dexte... more Dexterity of a prosthetic hand is determined by its grasping and manipulation capabilities. Dexterity combined with anthropomorphic structure increases functionality as well as social acceptance. To achieve this the proposed mechanical design incorporates muscle, tendon and joint structures with a main intension to imitate human hand anatomy and function- ality as much as possible.