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Optimal examination for traumatic nerve/muscle injuries in earthquake survivors: a retrospective observational study

  • Berkay Yalcinkaya (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School) ;
  • Busranur Tuten Sag (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School) ;
  • Mahmud Fazil Aksakal (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School) ;
  • Pelin Analay (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School) ;
  • Hasan Ocak (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School) ;
  • Murat Kara (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School) ;
  • Bayram Kaymak (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School) ;
  • Levent Ozcakar (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School)
  • Received : 2024.01.25
  • Accepted : 2024.03.14
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

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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