Official Journal of SIOT
Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:326
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Intramedullary fixation of distal fibular fractures: a systematic review of clinical and functional outcomes
Ankle fractures are extremely common and represent nearly one quarter of all lower-limb fractures. In the majority of patients, fractures involve the distal fibula. The current standard in treating unstable fr...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:320 -
In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communications
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15(Suppl 1):315 -
In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communications
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15(Suppl 1):314 -
In memoriam of prof. Francesco Pipino
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:319 -
In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communications
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15(Suppl 1):316 -
External fixation versus volar locking plate for displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures: a prospective randomized comparative study of the functional outcomes
The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy of external fixation and volar plating on the functional parameter of displaced intra-articular (Cooney’s type IV) distal end radius fractures using the G...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:317 -
Complication rates and reduction potential of palmar versus dorsal locking plate osteosynthesis for the treatment of distal radius fractures
The aim of this study was to evaluate the complication rates of volar versus dorsal locking plates and postoperative reduction potential after distal radius fractures.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:306 -
A new volar plate made of carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketon for distal radius fracture: analysis of 40 cases
Implants based on the polyetheretherketon (PEEK) polymer have been developed in the last decade as an alternative to conventional metallic devices. PEEK devices may provide several advantages over the use of c...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:311 -
Reverse sural fasciocutaneous flap with a cutaneous pedicle to cover distal lower limb soft tissue defects: experience of 109 clinical cases
Soft tissue defects over the mid- and distal third tibia, heel, dorsum and plantar aspect of the foot and over the medial, lateral and posterior aspect of the ankle are a common scenario in clinical orthopaedi...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:304 -
Is intramedullary nailing more effective than non-operative treatment in adults with displaced middle-third clavicle fractures?
Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for 5–12 % of all fractures. Traditionally, displaced middle-third clavicle fractures have been managed non-operatively but the associated displacement often leads to ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:299 -
Long term results after surgical management of posterior wall acetabular fractures
Posterior wall fractures are the most common of all acetabular fractures, and there is universal consensus that displaced fractures are best treated with anatomical reduction and stable internal fixation. Thou...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:297 -
Surgical fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures: elastic intramedullary nailing versus precontoured plating
This prospective comparative study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of implants of different design (titanium elastic intramedullary nail versus anatomical precontoured dynamic compression plate) in trea...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:298 -
The pubic midline exposure for symphyseal open reduction and plate fixation
Open reduction and plate fixation of the disrupted symphysis pubis is commonly performed through a horizontal Pfannenstiel incision. Certain clinical situations that complicate the soft tissue conditions of th...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:296 -
Non-operative treatment versus percutaneous fixation for minimally displaced scaphoid waist fractures in high demand young manual workers
Managing minimally displaced scaphoid fractures in young individuals doing physically demanding work remains an issue of debate due to duration of immobilisation and time required off work. Therefore, early di...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:293 -
Plate osteosynthesis of fractures of the shaft of the humerus: comparison of limited contact dynamic compression plates and locking compression plates
The aim of this retrospective study was to compare outcomes and complications of displaced fractures of the shaft of the humerus treated with limited-contact dynamic compression plates (LCDCPs) and locking com...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:290 -
Periprosthetic supracondylar femoral fractures following total knee arthroplasty: clinical comparison and related complications of the femur plate system and retrograde-inserted supracondylar nail
The purpose of this study is to analyze the clinical results and related complications of the femur plate system (FP) and the retrograde-inserted supracondylar nail (RISN).
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:287 -
Bone graft from greater trochanter in posterior wall fractures with impacted fragments
Posterior wall fracture is the most common acetabular fracture. Comminuted fractures with an impacted segment represent a subtype of this injury. The subchondral bone of the articular zone is compressed and ca...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:291 -
2013 Scientific Referees
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:286 -
Is LOE test useful to recognize LCA insufficiency?
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:285 -
Primary total hip arthroplasty versus internal fixation in displaced fracture of femoral neck in sexa- and septuagenarians
The optimal treatment of femoral neck fracture in the elderly patient is still under debate. In patients aged 60–80 years, the decision between internal fixation and arthroplasty remains controversial. The pri...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 15:278 -
A prospective randomized comparison of two skin closure techniques in acetabular fracture surgery
Recent publications have shown an infection rate of 5–7 % for acetabular fractures treated with the Kocher-Langenbeck (K-L) approach. Using metallic staples to close hip skin incisions has been considered the ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:282 -
Thromboelastography platelet mapping for surgical patients: lessons from cardiac surgery
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:284 -
Breast cancer bone metastases: an orthopedic emergency
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:283 -
Analysis on anatomical references to assess the coronal alignment of tibial and femoral cuts in mega prosthetic knee replacement
In megaprosthetic knee replacement, surgeons use cutting guides that depend on anatomLevel of evidence
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:277 -
Ankle fusion with centralisation of the fibula after distal tibia bone tumour resection
Management of distal tibial tumours with limb salvage surgery poses a challenge for the orthopaedic surgeon. This study was done to evaluate the results of fibular centralisation as a technique to reconstruct ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:279 -
Supraspinatus rupture at the musculotendinous junction in a young woman
The vast majority of rotator cuff tears occur within the tendon or as an avulsion from the greater tuberosity. Supraspinatus injury at the musculotendinous junction is a very uncommon event. We describe a case...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:271 -
A biomechanical comparison between locked 3.5-mm plates and 4.5-mm plates for the treatment of simple bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: is bigger necessarily better?
Evolution of periarticular implant technology has led to stiffer, more stable fixation constructs. However, as plate options increase, comparisons between different sized constructs have not been performed. Th...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:275 -
An evidence-based warfarin management protocol reduces surgical delay in hip fracture patients
Up to 4 % of patients presenting with a hip fracture may be on warfarin at admission. There is little consensus on the timing, dosage or route of vitamin K administration. We aimed to evaluate the impact of a ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:274 -
Proximal fractures of the humerus in patients older than 75 years of age: should we consider operative treatment?
Over 75 % of patients presenting with a proximal humerus fracture are 70 years or older. Very little is known about the outcome after operative treatment of these fractures in very old patients. This study was...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:273 -
Application of distraction osteogenesis in managing bone cysts
Despite the great amount of research concerning bone cysts, there is still no commonly accepted method of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness managing bone cyst with hybrid exter...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:272 -
Rigid intramedullary nail fixation of femoral fractures in adolescents: what evidence is available?
Femoral fracture in adolescents is a significant injury. It is generally agreed that operative fixation is the treatment of choice, and rigid intramedullary nail fixation is a treatment option. However, numero...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:270 -
From amputation to limb salvage reconstruction: evolution and role of the endoprosthesis in musculoskeletal oncology
In 1943, Austin Moore developed the first endoprosthesis fashioned from Vitallium, providing the first alternative to traditional amputation as primary treatment of bone tumors. The success of the Vitallium en...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:265 -
Impact of patellar height on unicompartment knee arthroplasty: does patella baja lead to an inferior outcome?
Though a number of series with long-term results have been published, there is still a paucity of literature on the role of patellar height after unicompartment knee arthroplasty (UKA). The present study was c...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:268 -
Is it possible? Predicting complications and morbidity in surgical patients on clopidogrel therapy with Thrombelastography Platelet Mapping
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:267 -
Ulnar variance as a predictor of persistent instability following Galeazzi fracture-dislocations
We investigated the radiographic parameters that may predict distal radial ulnar joint (DRUJ) instability in surgically treated radial shaft fractures. In our clinical experience, there are no previously repor...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:266 -
In-hospital complications following primary total hip and knee arthroplasty in octogenarian and nonagenarian patients
As life expectancy of patients increases, more elderly patients are undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There is a general perception of increased risk of complic...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:262 -
Bilateral double osteotomy in severe torsional malalignment syndrome: 16 years follow-up
Torsional malalignment syndrome (TMS) is a well defined condition consisting of a combination of femoral antetorsion and tibial lateral torsion. The axis of knee motion is medially rotated. This may lead to pa...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:260 -
Congenital absence of superficial posterior compartment calf muscles
Although various congenital abnormalities have been described, congenital absence of calf musculature is extremely rare, with only one report on its complete absence. We are the first to describe a case of con...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:256 -
Rotatory instability of the knee after ACL tear and reconstruction
Although ACL reconstructions provide satisfactory clinical results nowadays, regardless of the type of graft or the surgical technique used (out-in vs in-out or single- vs double-bundle), the residual rotatory...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:254 -
Peri-articular diseases of the hip: emerging frontiers in arthroscopic and endoscopic treatments
The precise diagnosis of both intra and extra-capsular disease of the hip is now possible because of commonly available advanced diagnostic imaging techniques. An increasing number of reports in the orthopedic...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:253 -
Concomitant ligamentous and meniscal knee injuries in femoral shaft fracture
Concomitant knee injury is a common finding in femoral fractures but can be easily missed during early management of the initial trauma. Degrees of damage to the articular structures vary considerably; from on...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:255 -
Neck of femur fractures in the over 90s: a select group of patients who require prompt surgical intervention for optimal results
Patients in the extremes of old age with a femoral neck fracture represent a challenging subgroup, and are thought to be associated with poorer outcomes due to increased numbers of comorbidities. Whilst many s...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:248 -
Spica cast as an alternative to general anesthesia for lower limb MRI in young children
The conventional approach for MRI procedures in very young children is to use general anesthesia which comes with inherent risks. Non-pharmacological strategies to reduce anxiety in children have also been des...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:251 -
Posterior dislocation of the Oxford knee meniscal bearing: a treatment option
Unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR) is now established as a treatment for medial compartment arthritis. The Oxford UKR (Biomet Orthopedics, Inc, Warsaw, IN, USA) has a mobile-bearing system, which minimize...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:250 -
Percutaneous calcaneoplasty in displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures
The ideal treatment for displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures is still under debate. Open reduction and internal fixation is the most popular surgical procedure; however, wound complications, hardware f...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:249 -
Surgical treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: is bone grafting necessary?
The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the need for bone grafting in the surgical treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. We reviewed 390 cases of displaced intra-articular ca...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:246 -
Calculation of pediatric femoral fracture rotation from direct roentgenograms
Radiologic determination of pediatric femoral fracture rotation has been debated. Measuring the antetorsion angle of the fractured femur by computed tomography and comparing it with the opposite side has been ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:244 -
Divergent elbow dislocation with radial shaft fracture, distal ulnar deformation, and distal radioulnar joint instability: an unclassifiable Monteggia variant
Originally described by Monteggia and later classified by Bado, elbow dislocations with concurrent radial and ulnar shaft fractures with distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) disruption are considered operative cases...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 15:239 -
The distally based lateral sural neuro-lesser saphenous veno-fasciocutaneous flap: anatomical basis and clinical applications
Soft tissue management around the lower third of the leg and foot presents a considerable challenge to the plastic surgeon. The aim of this research was to investigate the anatomical relationships of artery, n...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 15:202
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