Official Journal of SIOT
Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13(Suppl 1):211
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In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communications
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In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communications
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13(Suppl 1):209 -
Oral Communications
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Results of the Max Page muscle sliding operation for the treatment of Volkmann’s ischemic contracture of the forearm
Volkmann’s ischemic contracture is a less common but crippling condition affecting the extremities. Once the condition sets in, the prognosis always remains guarded, even after long and intensive physiotherapy...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:212 -
Is computer-assisted total knee replacement for beginners or experts? Prospective study among three groups of patients treated by surgeons with different levels of experience
Computer-assisted total knee replacement (TKR) has been shown to improve radiographic alignment and therefore the clinical outcome. Outliers with greater than 3° of varus or valgus malalignment in TKR can suff...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:205 -
Anterior minimally invasive bridge-plate technique for treatment of humeral shaft nonunion
The present study introduces a new surgical technique and the results of a case series of patients with humeral shaft nonunion.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:203 -
Quantification of surgical trauma: comparison of conventional and minimally invasive surgical techniques for pertrochanteric fracture surgery based on markers of inflammation (interleukins)
Fixation of pertrochanteric fracture is undoubtedly an additional trauma after the fracture itself. In elderly patients, it might have an important impact on the whole organism. In the literature we find vario...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:199 -
Pravastatin suppresses matrix metalloproteinase expression and activity in human articular chondrocytes stimulated by interleukin-1β
Matrix metalloproteinases are catabolic enzymes that play a key role in the articular cartilage degeneration evident in degenerative and inflammatory conditions of articular cartilage. The aim of this study is...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:200 -
Fibrin tissue adhesive reduces postoperative blood loss in total knee arthroplasty
Blood transfusion is often required in total knee replacement; various methods of blood preservation have been studied. The best solution is to reduce the loss of blood during and after surgery.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:198 -
The migration pattern of the Charnley femoral stem: a five-year follow-up RSA study in a well-functioning patient group
Implant stability is considered vital to long-time implant survival in total hip arthroplasty (THA), since loose implants are reported to be a major cause of hip revision. There is an association between early...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:187 -
Comparison of primary total hip replacements performed with a direct anterior approach versus the standard lateral approach: perioperative findings
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:192 -
Bedside fasciotomy under local anesthesia for acute compartment syndrome: a feasible and reliable procedure in selected cases
Fasciotomy for compartment syndrome is an emergent procedure that is usually done in the operating theater under general anesthesia. Delay in performing the procedure can lead to worse outcome. Various reasons...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:196 -
The trivector approach for minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty: A technical note
One of the main criticisms of minimally invasive approaches in total knee arthroplasty has been their poor adaptability in cases of major deformity or stiffness of the knee joint. When they are used in such ca...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:197 -
Clinical and functional outcomes of the saddle prosthesis
The implantation of a saddle prosthesis after resection of a pelvic tumor has been proposed as a simple method of reconstruction that provides good stability and reduces the surgical time, thus limits the onse...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:189 -
Comparison of primary total hip replacements performed with a direct anterior approach versus the standard lateral approach: perioperative findings
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:190 -
A classification method for neurogenic heterotopic ossification of the hip
Existing classifications for heterotopic ossification (HO) do not include all HO types; nor do they consider the anatomy of the involved joint or the neurological injury. Therefore, we performed this study to ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:193 -
In vitro study of elution kinetics and bio-activity of meropenem-loaded acrylic bone cement
Use of antibiotic-loaded acrylic bone cement to treat orthopaedic infections continues to remain popular, but resistance to routinely used antibiotics has led to the search for alternative, more effective anti...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:191 -
Inflation osteoplasty: in vitro evaluation of a new technique for reducing depressed intra-articular fractures of the tibial plateau and distal radius
Anatomic reduction of intra-articular fractures of the tibial plateau and distal radius can be difficult to achieve. Treatment goals are centered on restoring the native anatomy and articular congruency. Sever...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:185 -
Combined pubic rami and sacral osteoporotic fractures: a prospective study
Pelvic osteoporotic fractures (POFs) are often associated with considerable morbidity and mortality mainly as a result of infections and cardiovascular events. Patients usually need prolonged institutionalizat...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:182 -
Adherence to routine use of pharmacological prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty: results from an Italian multicenter, prospective, observational survey
In spite of the proven efficacy of pharmacological prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification following total hip arthroplasty, its routine use is still debated, and no data are available regarding the adherence ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:180 -
2011 Scientific Referees
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:186 -
Lower limb deformity following proximal tibia physeal injury: long-term follow-up
Proximal tibial physeal injuries are quite rare, but their complications can be of great importance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of this injury on the axis and length of a child’s limb.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:179 -
Bilateral anterior dislocation of the shoulders at the start of a backstroke competition
Bilateral anterior dislocation of the shoulders is very rare. A 20-year-old man presented with bilateral anterior shoulder dislocation as a result of a diving incident. He complained of pain and restriction of...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:176 -
Reconstruction of neglected traumatic Achilles tendon rupture in a young girl
Posttraumatic neglected Achilles tendon ruptures in a young patient have not been described in the literature to our knowledge; indeed, neglected ruptures of the Achilles tendon have only rarely been described...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:178 -
Knee instruments and rating scales designed to measure outcomes
In this article, the knee instruments and rating scales that are designed to measure outcomes are revised. Although the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form can be used as a general ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:177 -
Distally based sural fasciomusculocutaneous flap for treatment of wounds of the distal third of the leg and ankle with exposed internal hardware
Soft tissue reconstruction of the distal third of the lower limb with exposure of the internal hardware is a challenging problem with several potential complications, such as exposure of the fracture line, fra...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:175 -
Long-term results of 32-mm alumina-on-alumina THA for avascular necrosis of the femoral head
Ceramic bearings in total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been introduced in clinical practice to minimize the problem of polyethylene particle–induced osteolysis. The aim of the study is to report the results of ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2012 13:174 -
Meniscal sutures: biomechanical study of “mulberry” and horizontal loop techniques
This in vitro biomechanical study tested the pullout strength of meniscal repair in human menisci using two different biodegradable suture techniques: the “mulberry” and the horizontal loop.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:162 -
Dissociation of modular total hip arthroplasty at the neck–stem interface without dislocation
Modular femoral and acetabular components are now widely used, but only a few complications related to the modularity itself have been reported. We describe a case of dissociation of the modular total hip arth...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:172 -
Bony avulsion of the supraspinatus origin from the scapular spine
We describe a case of an avulsion of the scapular spine at the origin of the supraspinatus muscle, with successful conservative treatment. An isolated avulsion is rare, as most avulsions occur in combination w...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:173 -
2011 Scientific Referees
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:171 -
Congenital hip dysplasia treated by total hip arthroplasty using cementless tapered stem in patients younger than 50 years old: results after 12-years follow-up
Congenital hip dysplasia may lead to severe acetabular and femoral abnormalities that can make total hip arthroplasty a challenging procedure. We assessed a series of patients affected by developmental hip dys...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:170 -
Single-level anterior cervical discectomy and interbody fusion using PEEK anatomical cervical cage and allograft bone
In an effort to avoid the morbidity associated with autogenous bone graft harvesting, cervical cages in combination with allograft bone are used to achieve fusion. The goal of the current study was to assess t...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:169 -
Outcome of closed ipsilateral metacarpal fractures treated with mini fragment plates and screws: a prospective study
Closed multiple metacarpal fractures are considered highly unstable and are more prone to poor functional outcome. The authors assess the functional outcome of mini fragment plate fixation in closed ipsilatera...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:166 -
Management of anterior cruciate ligament rupture in patients aged 40 years and older
The aim of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is essentially to restore functional stability of the knee and to allow patients to return to their desired work and activities. While in the young an...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:167 -
Mobile laminar air flow screen for additional operating room ventilation: reduction of intraoperative bacterial contamination during total knee arthroplasty
Surgical site infections are important complications in orthopedic surgery. A mobile laminar air flow (LAF) screen could represent a useful addition to an operating room (OR) with conventional turbulent air ve...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:168 -
Fenestrated pedicle screws for cement-augmented purchase in patients with bone softening: a review of 21 cases
This prospective mixed cohort study was designed to evaluate the middle- to long-term purchase of cement-augmented pedicular screws in patients with poor bone quality. The growing number of surgical procedures...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:164 -
Cerebrospinal fluid fistulas after iliosacral screw removal in post-traumatic pseudomeningocele
Sacral fractures are rare but severe injuries. They are often associated with neurological impairment and pelvic instability. We present a case of a 28-year-old woman who sustained an H-type fracture of the sa...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:163 -
Re-revision of a patellar tendon rupture in a young professional martial arts athlete
A 27-year-old professional martial arts athlete experienced recurrent right knee patellar tendon rupture on three occasions. He underwent two operations for complete patellar tendon rupture: an end-to-end teno...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:160 -
Multicentric tuberculosis at two rare sites in an immunocompetent adult
The case of a 20-year-old female who presented with refractory coccydynia and sternal pain is described. She was immunocompetent, and had no systemic features. She was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the sterna...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:157 -
Multiple stress fractures of the lower extremity in healthy young men
Stress fractures result from abnormal stresses imposed on normal bones by the continued and repeated actions of muscles or from normal stresses imposed on abnormal bones. The risk factors that can cause such s...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:156 -
Surgical treatment of acute fingernail injuries
The fingernail has an important role in hand function, facilitating the pinch and increasing the sensitivity of the fingertip. Therefore, immediate and proper strategy in treating fingernail injuries is essent...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:161 -
Macrodystrophia lipomatosa involving multiple nerves
Macrodystrophia lipomatosa (MDL), a rare congenital disorder, is considered by some to be a localized form of Proteus syndrome. The implication of the PTEN (phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 13:159 -
Reconstruction plate versus minimal invasive retrograde titanium elastic nail fixation for displaced midclavicular fractures
Nonoperative management of midshaft clavicle fractures (MSCFs) is standard; however, it is now generally accepted that displaced midshaft clavicle fractures benefit from internal fixation. Plating and intramed...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:158 -
In-Depth Oral Presentations, Oral Communications and Round Table
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12(Suppl 1):151 -
In-Depth Oral Presentations and Oral Communications
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12(Suppl 1):150 -
In-depth Oral Presentations, Oral Communications and Round Tables
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12(Suppl 1):149 -
Oral Communications
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12(Suppl 1):148 -
Late diagnosis of medial condyle fracture of the humerus with rotational displacement in a child
For displaced medial condyle fractures in children, open reduction with internal fixation seems to be most popular treatment method. The major complication of this method is failure to make the proper early di...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2011 12:155
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