Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

Physical therapy, Sports Therapy, and Rehabilitation
Median neuropathy after open reduction and internal fixation: when implant proximity is not the culprit: Berkay Yalçınkaya, Hilmi Berkan Abacıoğlu, Ahmet Furkan Çolak, Harun Kürşat Karademir, Murat Kara; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2026;43:26. Published online March 29, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2026.43.26

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Radiology, Radiotherapy & Diagnostic Imaging
Accessory abductor digiti minimi muscle detected during hand/wrist ultrasonography: Batuhan Erhan Aktaş, Berkay Yalçınkaya, Ahmet Furkan Çolak, Murat Kara, Levent Özçakar; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2025;42:50. Published online August 29, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2025.42.50

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Physical therapy, Sports therapy, and Rehabilitation
Intrameniscal ossicle: an overlooked cause of knee pain: Berkay Yalçınkaya, Ahmet Furkan Çolak, Murat Kara; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2025;42:38. Published online June 17, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2025.42.38

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Physical therapy, Sports Therapy, and Rehabilitation
Spondyloenchondrodysplasia with immune dysregulation: an under-the-radar cause of spasticity: Berkay Yalçınkaya, Ahmet Furkan Çolak, Hilmi Berkan Abacıoğlu, Alp Çetin; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2025;42:30. Published online March 27, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2025.42.30

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Optimal examination for traumatic nerve/muscle injuries in earthquake survivors: a retrospective observational study: Berkay Yalçınkaya, Büşranur Tüten Sağ, Mahmud Fazıl Aksakal, Pelin Analay, Hasan Ocak, Murat Kara, Bayram Kaymak, Levent Özçakar; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2024;41(2):120-127. Published online April 5, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2024.00087

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Background
Physiatrists are facing with survivors from disasters in both the acute and chronic phases of muscle and nerve injuries. Similar to many other clinical conditions, neuromusculoskeletal ultrasound can play a key role in the management of such cases (with various muscle/nerve injuries) as well. Accordingly, in this article, a recent single-center experience after the Turkey-Syria earthquake will be rendered.
Methods
Ultrasound examinations were performed for various nerve/muscle lesions in 52 earthquake victims referred from different cities. Demographic features, type of injuries, and applied treatment procedures as well as detailed ultrasonographic findings are illustrated.
Results
Of the 52 patients, 19 had incomplete peripheral nerve lesions of the brachial plexus (n=4), lumbosacral plexus (n=1), and upper and lower limbs (n=14).
Conclusion
The ultrasonographic approach during disaster relief is paramount as regards subacute and chronic phases of rehabilitation. Considering technological advances (e.g., portable machines), the use of on-site ultrasound examination in the (very) early phases of disaster response also needs to be on the agenda of medical personnel.

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Two-Year Functional Outcomes of Peripheral Nerve Injuries Following the Earthquake
Serkan Aydın, Ahmet Acar, Ömer Torun, Ahmet Berkay Girgin, Günbay Noyan Dirlik
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Physical therapy, Sports Therapy, and Rehabilitation
Sciatic neurotmesis and periostitis ossificans progressiva due to a traumatic/unexpected glass injury: a case report: Berkay Yalçınkaya, Hasan Ocak, Ahmet Furkan Çolak, Levent Özçakar; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2024;41(1):45-47. Published online November 21, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2023.01018

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Peripheral nerves may be affected or injured for several reasons. Peripheral nerve damage can result from trauma, surgery, anatomical abnormalities, entrapment, systemic diseases, or iatrogenic injuries. Trauma and iatrogenic injuries are the most common causes. The ulnar, median, and radial nerves are the most injured nerves in the upper extremities, while the sciatic and peroneal nerves are the most injured nerves in the lower extremities. The clinical symptoms of peripheral nerve damage include pain, weakness, numbness/tingling, and paresthesia. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of peripheral nerve injuries are crucial. If a peripheral nerve injury is left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and significant morbidity. The sciatic nerve is one of the most affected nerves. This nerve is generally injured by trauma and iatrogenic causes. Children are more susceptible to trauma than adults. Therefore, sciatic nerve injuries are observed in pediatric patients. When the sciatic nerve is damaged, pain, weakness, sensory loss, and gait disturbances can occur. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of sciatic nerve injuries are important to avoid unexpected consequences. Ultrasound can play an important role in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve injury and the follow-up of patients. The aim of this case report is twofold. First, we aimed to emphasize the critical role of ultrasonographic evaluation in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve injuries and pathologies. Second, we aimed to present this case, which has distinguishing features, such as the existence of periostitis ossificans progressiva with sciatic neurotmesis due to a traumatic glass injury.

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