Official Journal of SIOT
Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14(Suppl 1):264
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In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communications
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In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communications
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Oral Communications
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Structural and biomechanical responses of osseous healing: a novel murine nonunion model
Understanding the biological mechanisms of why certain fractures are at risk for delayed healing or nonunion requires translational animal models that take advantage of transgenic and other genetic manipulatio...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:269 -
Impact of specialty and level of training on CT measurement of femoral version: an interobserver agreement analysis
To determine the interobserver agreement on femoral version measurements between an orthopedic attending, orthopedic senior and junior residents, and an attending radiologist.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:263 -
Effectiveness of synthetic hydroxyapatite versus Persian Gulf coral in an animal model of long bone defect reconstruction
There is a continuing search for bone substitutes to avoid or minimize the need for autogenous bone grafts. Hydroxyapatite, a crystalline phase of calcium phosphate found naturally in bone minerals, has shown ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:261 -
Management of displaced radial neck fractures in children: percutaneous pinning vs. elastic stable intramedullary nailing
The treatment of radial neck fractures in children varies according to the displacement, angulation, and skeletal maturity. There is a general agreement that displaced radial neck fractures with more than 30° ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:252 -
Associated lesions in posterior wall acetabular fractures: not a valid predictor of failure
The general outcome of posterior wall acetabular fractures is still the source of discussion. Posterior wall fractures are recognized throughout the literature as being difficult to treat. The aim of the prese...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:247 -
Flexor tendon injuries following plate fixation of distal radius fractures: a systematic review of the literature
Flexor tendon rupture is a rare but major complication associated with volar plate fixation of distal radius fractures.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:245 -
The Prolo Scale: history, evolution and psychometric properties
The Prolo Scale (PS) is a widely accepted assessment tool for lumbar spinal surgery results. Nevertheless, in the literature there is a dearth of consensus about its application, interpretation and accuracy. T...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:243 -
Surgical treatment of chronic acromioclavicular dislocation with biologic graft vs synthetic ligament: a prospective randomized comparative study
Acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation involves complete loss of articular contact; it is defined as chronic when it follows conservative management or unsuccessful surgical treatment.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:242 -
Evidence for treatment of muscular vein thrombosis in orthopaedic patients
Does below-knee symptomatic muscular (gastrocnemius or soleus) vein thrombosis (MVT) warrant investigation and treatment in post-operative orthopaedic patients? We performed a literature search and evaluated t...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:241 -
Application of a correlation between the lumbar Torg ratio and the area of the spinal canal to predict lumbar stenosis: a study of 420 postmortem subjects
A cervical Torg ratio of 0.8 has been used as a screening tool to determine the presence of cervical spinal stenosis. However, there have been no studies done to define the Torg ratio in the lumbar spine for p...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:237 -
Is discontinuation of clopidogrel necessary for intracapsular hip fracture surgery? Analysis of 102 hemiarthroplasties
An increasing number of elderly patients are managed with long-term antiplatelet therapy. Such patients often present with hip fracture requiring surgical intervention and may be at increased risk of periopera...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:235 -
Fractured neck of femur patient care improved by simulated fast-track system
Fractured neck of femur patients represent a large demand on trauma services, and timely management results in improvements in morbidity and mortality. NICE guidance, advocating surgery on the day of admission...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:240 -
The loss of extension test (LOE test): a new clinical sign for the anterior cruciate ligament insufficient knee
This prospective study was created to evaluate the reliability of a new clinical test, which we termed the “loss of extension test” (LOE test). The LOE test investigates the loss of normal maximum passive exte...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:238 -
Surgical treatment of sacroiliac joint infection
Sacroiliac joint infection is rare and frequently missed; purpose of this study is to describe the clinical presentations, comorbidities, laboratory and imaging findings, surgical options and outcomes of this ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:233 -
Failure by congestion of pedicled and free flaps for reconstruction of lower limbs after trauma: the role of negative-pressure wound therapy
Lower limb reconstruction with pedicled or free flaps can be commonly compromised by venous insufficiency. This complication often leads to partial/complete flap necrosis and increases the risk of superinfecti...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:236 -
Role of nonoperative treatment in managing degenerative tears of the medial meniscus posterior root
Tears of the medial meniscus posterior root can lead to progressive arthritis, and its management has no consensus. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of supervised exercise therapy on patients wi...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:234 -
A modified direct lateral approach for neck-preserving total hip arthroplasty: tips and technical notes
Tissue-sparing surgery for hip replacement aims to minimize muscle damage and conserve the femoral neck through the use of mini-prostheses. We propose a modification of the classical direct lateral access proc...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:224 -
Surgical treatment of central grade 1 chondrosarcoma of the appendicular skeleton
Diagnosis and treatment of low-grade chondrosarcoma remain controversial. We performed a review of a single-center series with the aims of assessing the oncologic outcome of these patients, verifying if intral...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:230 -
Preliminary clinical experience with hyaluronan anti-adhesion gel in arthroscopic arthrolysis for posttraumatic elbow stiffness
Loss of motion of the elbow joint is a common finding after elbow trauma. It has been shown that arthroscopic treatment leads to excellent restoration of elbow motion, although it is still a demanding procedur...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:229 -
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Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:231 -
Pedicled vascularized fibular graft with Ilizarov external fixator for reconstructing a large bone defect of the tibia after tumor resection
Large bony defects in the middle or distal third of the tibia resulting from surgical resection of malignant bone tumors present a difficult reconstructive challenge. Various methods of reconstruction are avai...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:225 -
Superior clavicle plate with lateral extension for displaced lateral clavicle fractures: a prospective study
Until now there have been no prospective studies describing the results of using the superior clavicle plate with lateral extension in patients with displaced lateral clavicle fractures (Neer type 2). The purp...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:228 -
Magnetic resonance arthrography for femoroacetabular impingement surgery: is it reliable?
Magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) is commonly used to demonstrate injury to the labrum and hyaline cartilage in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). The purpose of this study was to assess the...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:227 -
Surgical management of chronic proximal hamstring tendinopathy in athletes: a 2 to 11 years of follow-up
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy typically afflicts athletes. The poor knowledge of this pathology can lead to late diagnosis and late treatment, which in chronic cases could be challenging. Surgical treatment ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:226 -
Silicone ring tourniquet versus pneumatic cuff tourniquet in carpal tunnel release: a randomized comparative study
The aim of the present study was to compare the pain levels resulting from the use of a silicone ring tourniquet (SRT) to those resulting from the use of a classic pneumatic cuff tourniquet (PT) in patients un...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:223 -
A novel modification of Bosworth's technique to repair zone I Achilles tendon ruptures
Zone I ruptures of the Achilles tendon and chronic ruptures in zone II with a gap of more than 6 cm are difficult to treat. We describe a technique that is very well suited to this type of rupture.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 14:222 -
The treatment of patellar tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy (PT) presents a challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. The purpose of this review is to revise strategies for treatment of PT
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:220 -
Elbow instability secondary to lateral epicondylar nounion in an adult
Symptomatic nonunion of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow is a rare injury. We present the case of a 36-year-old woman who complained of elbow pain and instability several months after a conservatively treat...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:221 -
II Italian intersociety consensus statement on antithrombotic prophylaxis in orthopaedics and traumatology
Pharmacological prophylaxis for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a worldwide established procedure in hip and knee replacement surgery, as well as in the treatment of femoral neck fractures, but few ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:214 -
Arthroscopic treatment of early glenohumeral arthritis
The articular cartilage of the shoulder is not endowed with intrinsic repair abilities, so the detection of chondral lesions during arthroscopy may indicate that additional articular procedures are needed. The...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:219 -
Can a combination of different risk factors be correlated with leg fracture healing time?
A multicenter retrospective analysis of patients treated for leg fractures was conducted to develop a score that correlates with fracture healing time and to identify the risk gradient for delayed healing.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:218 -
Reconstruction of the rotation center of the hip after oblong cups in revision total hip arthroplasty
The preoperative bone defect and the reconstruction of the center of rotation of the hip are critical in acetabular revision surgery. Uncemented oblong cups are employed in order to manage these issues. We ana...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:217 -
Stemless shoulder prosthesis versus conventional anatomic shoulder prosthesis in patients with osteoarthritis
The stemless shoulder prosthesis is a new concept in shoulder arthroplasty. To date, only a few studies have investigated the results of this prosthesis. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical a...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:216 -
Rheumatoid nodule presenting as Morton’s neuroma
Among 101 feet that presented with symptoms and signs similar to Morton’s neuroma, intermetatarsal rheumatoid nodules were found in five feet (three patients). Two patients had bilateral involvement. Histology...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:215 -
Lumbar spine MRI in upright position for diagnosing acute and chronic low back pain: statistical analysis of morphological changes
Patients with low back pain frequently demonstrate recumbent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) alterations not always related to homogeneous clinical symptoms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and quan...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:213 -
Do bisphosphonates cause femoral insufficiency fractures?
In recent years, several reports have suggested an association between the use of bisphosphonates and subtrochanteric insufficiency fractures. Research from animal studies and in some cases from histomorphomet...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:207 -
Two types of laminolysis in adolescent athletes
Bony defects in the spine are divided into three main types: spondylolysis, pediculolysis, and laminolysis. Lumbar spondylolysis is a well-known stress fracture that occurs frequently in adolescent athletes. P...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:206 -
Chronic anterior glenohumeral instability in soccer players: results for a series of 28 shoulders treated with the Latarjet procedure
Glenohumeral instability is a common problem in young and active patients. Both open and arthroscopic procedures have proven to be effective options. In cases with large bone defects on the glenoid side or on ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:201 -
Highly unstable complex C3-type distal femur fracture: can double plating via a modified Olerud extensile approach be a standby solution?
Multiplanar complex C3-type unstable distal femoral fractures present many challenges in terms of approach and fixation. This prospective study investigates a possible solution to these problems through double...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:204 -
Ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fracture in children: a report of two cases and a literature review
Concomitant ipsilateral fractures of the neck and shaft of the femur in children are rare. The most recent report in this context found a total of only nine reported cases (<12 years of age) following a search...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:188 -
Loose body following cross-pin fixation for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
We report a case of loosening of a bioabsorbable cross-pin fixation device for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Forty-two months following a bone tendon bone reconstruction of the anterior cruciate l...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:194 -
Triple jeopardy: transscaphoid, transcapitate, transtriquetral, perilunate fracture dislocation
Carpal injuries are frequently underdiagnosed and underreported injuries of the hand. Scapholunate perilunate dissociation is the most common perilunate instability pattern seen in clinical practice. Transscap...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:195 -
Volar dislocation of second, third, and fourth carpometacarpal joints: a rare and easily missed diagnosis
Volar carpometacarpal dislocation is a rare form of hand injury that can be easily missed without applying a high level of suspicion and performing a meticulous examination. In this case report, we present a r...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:181 -
Failure of intertrochanteric nailing due to distal nail jamming
Nail impingement against the anterior femoral cortex during nail insertion, or anterior cortex penetration, has been described in the literature as a worrying complication. We describe a previously unreported ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:183 -
Minimally invasive posterior stabilization for treating spinal tuberculosis
We describe a case of dorsal–lumbar vertebral tuberculosis (Pott’s disease) first treated with antibiotic therapy, bed rest, and cast. After 2 months of treatment patient’s symptoms worsened. Minimally invasiv...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 14:184 -
Xanthogranulomatous osteomyelitis
Xanthogranulomatous osteomyelitis is a rare type of inflammatory process which is characterized by composition of immune cell aggregation on histological studies. Delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction of cell...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:165
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