Emrah Kovalak

ORCID: 0000-0003-0121-9082
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Research Areas
  • Hip disorders and treatments
  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
  • Bone fractures and treatments
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
  • Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
  • Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
  • Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
  • Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
  • Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
  • Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
  • Tendon Structure and Treatment
  • Hip and Femur Fractures
  • Anesthesia and Pain Management
  • Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
  • Bone health and osteoporosis research
  • Folate and B Vitamins Research
  • Soft tissue tumor case studies
  • Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
  • Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
  • Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
  • Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
  • Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Sports injuries and prevention
  • Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Biruni University
2019-2023

Bursa Uludağ Üni̇versi̇tesi̇
2020

Education Training And Research
2020

State Hospital
2020

Süleyman Demirel University
2017-2020

Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University
2020

Istanbul Eye Hospital
2020

Bursa Technical University
2020

Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2019

Suleyman Demirel University
2017-2018

The aim of this study was to evaluate how fatty atrophy (FA) the hip abductors in operated and non-operated hips affected functional outcome following arthroplasty.Forty-four 22 patients (8 males 14 females; mean age: 60 ± 14.4 (range: 24-84)) who matched inclusion criteria willing participate were retrospectively evaluated. follow-up 13.8 2.3 10-18) months Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Harris Hip Score (HHS) used muscle degeneration after unilateral THA through a posterolateral approach....

10.1016/j.aott.2017.10.005 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2018-02-23

The aim of this study was to define a quantitative parameter indicate which cases plantar fasciitis will benefit from local corticosteroid injection or ESWT and compare the efficacy two different treatment modalities.Seventy patients (mean age: 49.10; range: 41-58) with chronic unresponsive conservative for 3 months were treated either betamethasone extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). Correlation between AOFAS scores, fascia thickness, duration symptoms, age calcaneal spur length...

10.1016/j.aott.2018.01.002 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2018-10-10

This study aimed to compare the effects of 24-h continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) and periarticular infiltration analgesia (PIA) on postoperative pain functional results in first 6 weeks after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Sixty patients who underwent unilateral TKA were included this study. The divided into two groups: Group A received CFNB B PIA. Each patient 0.25% levobupivacaine 1:100,000 epinephrine as posterior capsule. patient-controlled (PCA) device was used for all patients,...

10.3944/aott.2015.14.0263 article EN cc-by-nc Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2015-01-01

Introduction Distal radius fractures are the most common type of all extremity fractures. It is generally accepted that with more than 2 mm step-off in radiocarpal joint and greater 10 degrees dorsal tilt should be treated surgically. However, ideal technique for surgical management still a point debate. We performed cross-sectional data analysis to compare results three treatments methods - volar locking plate (VLP), external fixation (EF), Kirschner wire (K-wire) patients distal fractures,...

10.7759/cureus.9875 article EN Cureus 2020-08-19

Whether surgical or conservative treatment is more effective in allowing patients to return physical activity after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury controversial. We sought compare mid-term outcome measures between isolated ACL tear who underwent reconstruction followed by closed kinetic chain exercises and those neuromuscular training only.We retrospectively evaluated with tears post-surgery CKC strength (Group A), only B) a minimum follow-up time of 5 years. Surgical techniques,...

10.1016/j.aott.2017.11.010 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2017-12-28

The aim of this study was to analyze the survivorship and clinical outcome Cementless Spotorno (CLS) stem in young patients.A total 99 consecutive hip arthroplasties using CLS were performed on 84 patients younger than 50 years age between 1993 2001. 63 available for final follow-up (mean age: 39 ± 7.8 (range: 22-50)). Patients' Harris Hip Scores (HHS) estimates calculated. Radiographs analyzed acetabular implant status, canal fill index (CFI), alignment, osteolysis, stress shielding.Mean...

10.1016/j.aott.2018.11.004 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2018-12-21

Preemptive analgesia is a technique in which analgesics are administered before surgery to provide better postoperative pain relief with fewer side effects. In this study, we aimed compare the preemptive efficacy of tramadol/acetaminophen fixed-dose combination, tramadol, and acetaminophen patients undergoing ambulatory arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.We evaluated patient records 75 who underwent meniscectomy. We divided into three groups consisting 20 each equalize groups. Group A...

10.1016/j.aott.2018.02.011 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2018-03-27

A knee fusion is associated with considerable restrictions, including the inability to sit properly, use public transportation, and climb stairs. The purpose of this study report discuss our cases spontaneous ankylosed knees which were taken down underwent total arthroplasty (TKA).Six patients who experienced ankylosis undergoing conversion TKA between 2003-2012 enrolled retrospectively in study. etiology was childhood pyogenic arthritis 2 patients, intraarticular fractures 2, gunshot 1,...

10.3944/aott.2015.14.0304 article EN cc-by-nc Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2015-01-01

Objective This study aimed to investigate the reasons behind compliance, diagnostic success, and failure of ultrasound (US) examinations two radiologists with reference magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in abnormalities subscapularis (SSC) tendon, including tendinosis. Methods One less experienced radiologist (operator-1) one senior radiologist, musculoskeletal US (operator-2), performed shoulder on 78 patients (mean age: 53.18 ± 10.89 [22-73] years), who had undergone MRI for routine except...

10.5152/j.aott.2020.20146 article EN cc-by-nc Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2020-06-29

Amaç: Proksimal humerus kırıkları tüm kırıkların yaklaşık %5'ini oluşturur ve bunların da %15-20'si deplase dengesizdir.Kilitli plakların ortaya çıkmasından sonra bu osteosentez ile tedavisinde artış olmuştur.Ancak, hala kompleks bir fikir birliği oluşmamıştır.Bu retrospektif çalışma yaşlılarda 3 4-parçalı proksimal kırıklarının kilitli plakla osteosentezinin fonksiyonel sonuçları prognozu etkileyen faktörleri değerlendirmeyi amaçladık.Gereç Yöntem: Çalışmaya 2010-2015 yılları arasında...

10.4328/jcam.4834 article TR The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2017-01-01

10.5152/tftrd.2015.88555 article EN cc-by-nc Türkiye Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 2015-10-27

Amaç: Çalışmamızda erişkinlerdeki klavikula cisim orta kırıklarının konservatif tedavisinin omuz fonksiyonlarına olan etkisini araştırmayı amaç-

10.5152/imj.2013.09 article TR Istanbul Medical Journal 2013-05-24

10.4328/jcam.2426 article EN The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2013-01-01

Pelvik kosta nadir gorulen, tesadufen tani konan, cogunlukla asemptomatik olan gelisimsel bir anomalidir. Kemik pelvise komsu yumusak doku icerisinde gelisir ve kemik yapisi gibi veya falanksa benzer sekilde gorulur. En sik ilium, sakrum, koksiks karin on duvarinda yer alir. Tipik olarak yalanci eklemlesmeler yapar. kostanin etyolojisi ile ilgili kesin bilgi yoktur. Radyolojik bulgular, ayirici tanida onem arz eder, ozellikle travma oykusu hastalarda miyozitis ossif ikans avulzyon kiriklari...

10.5606/totbid.dergisi.2012.34 article TR Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Birliği Derneği 2012-07-27

Amaç: Unikondiler diz artroplastisi ile beraber ön çapraz bağ rekonstrüksiyonu yapılan hastalarda kanama miktarı ve kullanılan greft tipinin üzerine olan etkisinin belirlenmesi. Hastalar yöntem: Primer medial kompartman osteoartriti tanısı unikondiler (UKA) hastalar- Grup A UKA (ÖÇB) B olmak üzere iki gruba ayrıldılar. B’ yi oluşturan hastalar kendi içerisinde allogreft hamstring tendon grefti (HTG) Her grupta 24 saatte drenden gelen kayıt altına alındı. Bulgular: 28, ise 18 hastadan...

10.17343/sdutfd.297732 article TR SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 2017-03-29

Introduction: Acute subtalar joint dislocations are simultaneous of talocalcaneal and talonavicular joints with a rare incidence in traumatology. These fractures usually occur as result high-energy traumas accompanied high numbers by soft tissue injuries ankle fractures. However, isolated medial sub-dislocations very rare. Case Presentation: In this case report, we present 32-year-old male patient who applied to the emergency service after falling from height. Physical radiographic...

10.17343/sdutfd.317127 article EN SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 2017-08-22

Amaç
 Pertrokanterik kırıklar kalça kırıklarının yaklaşık %50’
 sini oluşturan, yüksek oranlarda mortaliteye sahip kırıklardır.
 Tedavideki temel amaç anatomik redüksiyon,
 redüksiyonun stabil bir tespit ile korunması ve erken
 mobilizasyon rehabilitasyondur. Dinamik vidaları
 (DHS) intertrokanterik kırıkların tedavisinde altın
 standart olarak kabul edilmekle beraber, sabit açılı
 plaklar, intramedüller çiviler eksternal fiksatörler
 de...

10.17343/sdutfd.459407 article TR cc-by-nc-nd SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 2018-12-21

Objective
 The destruction of the joint cartilage either by age or
 trauma can develop coxarthrosis limiting motion patient, which is treated replacement whole with total hip arthroplasty. In this study,
 we aimed to report our short and mid-term results and
 discuss current literature on postoperative
 cementless arthroplasty (THA) in
 patients coxarthrosis.
 Material Method
 One hundred thirty (86 female, 44 male) with
 a mean 54.1±9.6 years who...

10.17343/sdutfd.533290 article EN cc-by-nc-nd SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 2019-05-24
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