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Publication Metadata only Lumbar Sympathetic Block for Intractable Lower-Limb Postherpetic Neuralgia: Report of Two Cases(WILEY, 2021) ÖZTÜRK, EKİM CAN; Ozturk, Ekim Can; Sencan, Savas; Gunduz, Osman HakanLumbar sympathetic block is a commonly used technique for sympathetically mediated pain syndromes. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is also accepted to be associated with sympathetic system activation. While sympathetic blocks were utilized for upper-extremity or face-related PHN, there has not been any report regarding lower-extremity PHN, as it is an uncommon region. Here, we present two cases of systemic drug-resistant PHN in lower limb, relieved with lumbar sympathetic block. Both patients had at least 50% reduction in numeric rating scale (NRS) scores at the end of 6 months. Lumbar sympathetic block could be considered in the treatment of lower-limb PHN. More reports and controlled trials are needed for further understanding the role of the intervention in this neuropathic pain syndrome.Publication Metadata only Reliability and validity of Turkish versions of sciatica bothersomeness and sciatica frequency index(2022-01-01) SAÇAKLIDIR, REKİB; GÜNDÜZ, OSMAN HAKAN; ŞENCAN, SAVAŞ; ŞENCAN S., SAÇAKLIDIR R., GÜNDÜZ O. H.BACKGROUND: The Sciatica Frequency Index (SFI) and Sciatica Bothersomeness Index (SBI) are two separate indices scored for both the bothersomeness and frequency of radiating symptoms. There is no Turkish scale used specifically for sciatica.Publication Metadata only Servi̇kal di̇sk herni̇asyonunda kuru iğnelemeni̇n İnterlami̇nar epi̇dural steroi̇denjeksi̇yonu tedavi̇ sonuçlarına etki̇si̇(2021-04-08) ŞANAL TOPRAK, CANAN; ŞENCAN, SAVAŞ; GÜNDÜZ, OSMAN HAKAN; YOLCU G., ŞANAL TOPRAK C., ŞENCAN S., GÜNDÜZ O. H.Publication Metadata only The effect of spinopelvic parameters on transforaminal epidural steroid injection treatment success in lumbar disc herniation(WILEY, 2021) GÜNDÜZ, OSMAN HAKAN; Sacaklidir, Gonca Yazici; Sencan, Savas; Sacaklidir, Rekib; Gunduz, Osman HakanBackground Spinopelvic parameters (SPP) is closely associated with diseases such as lumbar disc herniation (LDH), disc degeneration and spondylolisthesis. Although there exist many known clinical and radiological factors affecting the success of the transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) treatment, the effect of SPP has not yet been investigated. This study aims to examine the effects of SPP on treatment success in patients who undergo TFESI because of lumbar disc herniation and to investigate the correlation among multifidus cross-sectional area (MFCSA). Methods This was a prospective, observational study. Patients with low back and/or leg pain, unilateral nerve root compression were applied TFESI. Outcome measures included the numerical rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The patients were evaluated at the first hour, third week and third month. The SPP and MFCSA measurements were made on direct radiographs and MRIs. Results A total of 58 patients, 24 women and 34 men, with an average age of 42.0 +/- 9.5 were included. NRS, ODI and BDI scores improved significantly up to three months follow-up (P < .001). Moderately positive correlations were found between leg NRS and PT/PI scores immediately after treatment (r: 0.307 and r: 0.334) and a weak positive correlation was found between BDI and PT at third week (r: 0.269). The MFCSA/vertebral sectional area (VSA) and MFCSA/total multifidus cross-sectional area (TMFCSA) of the affected side was found to be significantly low (P < .001). Conclusions Subjects with high PI and PT reported less improvement in leg pain immediately after treatment and patients with high PT had fewer BDI improvements. MFCSA had no correlations with SPPs in patients who underwent TFESI.