Official Journal of SIOT
Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:58
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Mid-term results of subcapital realignment of chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis using surgical hip dislocation: a prospective case series
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) requires surgical treatment when diagnosed. The surgical management of moderate to severe SCFE remains an area of controversy among pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The s...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:57 -
Finite element analysis of coronoid prostheses with different fixation methods in the treatment of comminuted coronoid process fracture
Comminuted fractures of the coronoid process significantly compromise the stability and function of the elbow joint. Reconstruction of the coronoid process with a prosthesis has been suggested as an alternativ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:56 -
A retrospective study of hip posterior fracture-dislocation: closed reduction at the emergency department or in the operation theater?
For hip posterior fracture-dislocation, the current consensus is to perform joint reduction within 6 h to prevent sequelae. However, whether a closed reduction (CR) should be performed at the emergency departm...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:55 -
VOLCON: a randomized controlled trial investigating complications and functional outcome of volar plating vs casting of unstable distal radius fractures in patients older than 65 years
Primary aim: to compare complications of operative vs non-operative treatment of unstable distal radius fractures (DRF) fulfilling national clinical guidelines for operative treatment. Secondary aim: to compar...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:54 -
The semi-extended infrapatellar intramedullary nailing of distal tibia fractures: a randomized clinical trial
Malalignment is a common event during the intramedullary nailing (IMN) of distal tibia fractures (DTFs). Although it is reported that the semi-extended IMN techniques such as suprapatellar (SP) and parapatella...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:53 -
Synovial fluid pH is as specific as synovial leukocyte count but less sensitive for the diagnosis of chronic prosthetic joint infection
Synovial fluid markers (synovial leukocyte count and differential) have been shown to be most accurate in diagnosing prosthetic joint infection (PJI). An inverse correlation for synovial leukocyte count and sy...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:52 -
Anatomically reduced fixation should always be considered when treating B and C proximal epiphyseal humeral fractures
Proximal humeral fractures are commonly observed in elderly patients. Management of these injuries is controversial. Literature comparing locking plate fixation, arthroplasty, and conservative treatments show ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:51 -
Transepicondylar distance measured on MRI can predict the length of the graft required for different anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) techniques useful for revision surgery
The aim of this study is to find a correlation between linear measurements and the graft length required for different anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) revision techniques, to extract formulas to predict requi...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:50 -
Efficacy and safety of robotic spine surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis
Robotic surgery (RS) may offer benefits compared with freehand/conventional surgery (FS) in the treatment of patients with spinal disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of RS ve...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:49 -
Functional and radiological outcomes after treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia using the Ilizarov technique: a retrospective single-center study
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is a challenging problem in orthopedic practice, with high rates of non-union, refracture, and residual deformities. After union, long-term follow-up is required to...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:48 -
Multilevel non-contiguous thoracic pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed rounded hyperkyphotic deformity of the thoraco-lumbar junction with anterior bony fusion: technical note
Fixed severe hyperkyphotic deformities spread over more than five vertebral levels represent a therapeutic challenge, especially when the deformity apex is located at the thoraco-lumbar junction, thus requirin...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:47 -
Preliminary results of two novel devices for epiphysiodesis in the reduction of excessive predicted final height in tall stature
In the treatment of tall stature, the reduction of excessive predicted final height can either be achieved by hormonal treatment or surgically by temporary (tED) or permanent (pED) epiphysiodesis. The present ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:46 -
Which serum markers predict the success of reimplantation after periprosthetic joint infection?
In clinical practice, serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) levels are routinely used to screen for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), but the effectiveness of predicting t...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:45 -
Intraoperative CT-guided navigation versus fluoroscopy for percutaneous pedicle screw placement in 192 patients: a comparative analysis
Percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) placement is a key step in several minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) procedures. Traditional technique for PPS makes use of C-arm fluoroscopy assistance (FA). More recen...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:44 -
Epidemiology of distal radius fractures: a detailed survey on a large sample of patients in a suburban area
Literature lacks data on correlations between epidemiology and clinical data of patients with distal radius fractures (DRFs).
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:43 -
Plating versus elastic stable intramedullary nailing for displaced pediatric midshaft clavicular fractures
Traditionally, operative treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in adolescents has been achieved by using a plate and screws. However, a minimally invasive trend has led surgeons to use the elasti...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:42 -
Synthetic graft for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: a systematic review
This systematic review investigates the role of synthetic graft for primary medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction in patients with recurrent patellofemoral instability, focusing on clinical scor...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:41 -
Is double-crossed retrograde elastic stable intramedullary nailing an alternative method for the treatment of diaphyseal fractures in the adult humerus?
The aim of this study was to compare two techniques for the surgical treatment of diaphyseal fractures in the adult humerus: double-crossed retrograde elastic stable intramedullary nailing (DCR-ESIN) and limit...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:40 -
Ulna hook plate osteosynthesis for ulna head fracture associated with distal radius fracture
Distal ulna head or neck fracture is commonly associated with distal radius fracture. Treatment of these fractures remains controversial. Plate osteosynthesis is commonly performed. The purpose of this study w...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:39 -
High femoral anteversion in osteoarthritic knees, particularly for severe valgus deformity
Increased femoral anteversion (FA) has been correlated with less varus deformities in osteoarthritic (OA) knees, but the relationship between FA and the degree of valgus deformity in osteoarthritic (OA) knees ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:38 -
The application of custom-made 3D-printed titanium augments designed through surgical simulation for severe bone defects in complex revision total hip arthroplasty
With the development of radiology and three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, custom-made 3D-printed titanium augments have been more widely used. However, the radiological and clinical outcomes of custom-...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:37 -
C-reactive protein (CRP)/albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR) is a valuable test for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection: a single-center retrospective study
The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is challenging for clinicians, and the commonly used methods are too complicated and expensive for many clinical practices. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ra...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:36 -
Functional outcome after digit replantation versus amputation
The success of digit replantation is mainly based on survival rates. The functional outcome as well as the recovery of sensibility are essential parameters for judging the outcome after digit replantation but ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:35 -
Conversion of failed internal fixation in proximal femur fractures using calcar-guided short-stem total hip arthroplasty
Reoperations for secondary osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, or hardware failure following failed internal fixation after intertrochanteric fracture (ITF) or femoral neck fracture (FNF) are common. An effective s...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:34 -
Which stem in total hip arthroplasty for developmental hip dysplasia? A comparative study using a 3D CT-based software for pre-operative surgical planning
Stem choice in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for hip dysplasia is still controversial. The aims of the study were to evaluate (1) which stem design provided the highest percentage of adequate reconstructions in...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:33 -
Controversies in ACL revision surgery: Italian expert group consensus and state of the art
Revision ACL reconstruction is a complex topic with many controversies and not-easy-to-make decisions. The authors’ aim is to provide some feasible advice that can be applied in daily clinical practice with th...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:32 -
Total knee arthroplasty in patients with haemophilic arthropathy is effective and safe according to the outcomes at a mid-term follow-up
Haemophilic arthropathy (HA), a common complication of haemophilia, is secondary to recurrent joint bleeding and increases the prevalence of end-stage osteoarthritis (OA). Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a re...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:31 -
Selective versus non-selective NSAIDs as prophylaxis for heterotopic ossification following hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis
Some patients have demonstrated evidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) following total hip arthroplasty (THA). Selective and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used as prophyla...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:30 -
Role of pelvic packing in the first attention given to hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture patients: a meta-analysis
To evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic packing (PP) in pelvic fracture patients with hemodynamic instability.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:29 -
The double posteromedial portals endoscopy for posterior ankle impingement syndrome in athletes
Posterior ankle impingement syndrome (PAIS) may result from flexor hallucis longus tendinopathy, compression of the posterior process of the talus from the presence of an os trigonum, soft-tissue impingement, ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:28 -
Subtrochanteric femoral fractures and intramedullary nailing complications: a comparison of two implants
Intramedullary (IM) nails are considered the ‘gold’ standard treatment for subtrochanteric femoral fractures. The incidence and risk factors for re-operation in subtrochanteric fractures remain unclear. Furthe...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:27 -
Arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligaments with allograft: single-tunnel single-bundle versus single-tunnel double-bundle techniques
To compare the clinical results of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the single-tunnel single-bundle (STSB) technique versus the single-tunnel double-bundle (STDB) technique.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:26 -
Usage of procalcitonin and sCD14-ST as diagnostic markers for postoperative spinal infection
Identifying biomarkers for early diagnosis of postoperative spinal infection is essential to avoid complications after spine surgery. The presented study evaluated serum levels of procalcitonin (PCT), C-reacti...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:25 -
Management of femoral head fracture by Ganz surgical dislocation of the hip
Posterior hip dislocation is the commonest type of hip dislocation. It is associated with femoral head fracture in 7% of cases. Urgent and congruent hip reduction is mandatory to improve clinical outcomes and ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:24 -
Rotator cuff repair with single row technique provides satisfying clinical results despite consistent MRI retear rate
The number of shoulder arthroscopies is steadily increasing to treat glenohumeral joint disorders, among which the rotator cuff tear is the most common. The prevalence of this condition ranges from 13% to 37% ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:23 -
Remnant preservation may improve proprioception after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Our aim was to evaluate the literature investigating proprioception improvement after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and test the hypothesis that ACL tibial remnant-preserving reconstruction ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:22 -
Imageless navigation for primary total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis study
There has been a growing interest in imageless navigation for primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Its superiority over standard THA is debated. This meta-analysis compared surgical duration, implant position...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:21 -
Correction to: Pediatric elbow arthroscopy: clinical outcomes and complications after long-term follow-up
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:20 -
Risk factors for preoperative deep venous thrombosis in hip fracture patients: a meta-analysis
A meta-analysis.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:19 -
Proximal femoral replacement for non-neoplastic conditions: a systematic review on current outcomes
Proximal femoral replacement (PFR) is a well-established treatment for neoplasia of the proximal femur. The use of this surgical technique for non-neoplastic conditions has increased over the years. We carried...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:18 -
Impact of subtrochanteric fractures in the geriatric population: better pre-fracture condition but poorer outcome than pertrochanteric fractures: evidence from the Spanish Hip Fracture Registry
Clinical management in orthogeriatric units and outcome indicators are similar for extracapsular fragility hip fractures, without discriminating between subtrochanteric and pertrochanteric fractures.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:17 -
Pre-operative templating in THA using a short stem system: precision and accuracy of 2D versus 3D planning method
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the most successful orthopaedic surgery of the past century. The current study aimed to compare the accuracy of digital planning using 2D versus 3D templating.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:16 -
Frequency and characteristics of bacterial and viral low-grade infections of the intervertebral discs: a prospective, observational study
Monocentric, prospective, observational study.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:15 -
Open technique for supra-acetabular pin placement in pelvic external fixation: a cadaveric study
Standard supra-acetabular pin placement still needs fluoroscopic guidance, which is technically demanding for an untrained surgeon due to the unfamiliar fluoroscopic view and the risk of damaging some structur...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:14 -
MR arthrography: correlation between anatomic intraarticular variants of the long head of the biceps tendon (long head biceps tendon) and superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions
The purpose of this work is to characterize the anatomy of the intraarticular portion of the long head of the biceps tendon (long head biceps tendon) using magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography by investigating...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:13 -
Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in primary total hip arthroplasty performed using the direct anterior approach: a one-center retrospective observational study
It is still unknown whether tranexamic acid (TXA) is beneficial for the minimally invasive surgical approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:12 -
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Italian version of the anterior cruciate ligament–return to sport after injury (ACL-RSI) scale and its integration into the K-STARTS test
The timing of a return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) represents a major subject of debate in sports medicine practice. Recently, the Knee Santy Athletic Return to Sport ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:11 -
Critical shoulder angle (CSA): age and gender distribution in the general population
Anatomical parameters and pathologies that can affect the critical shoulder angle (CSA) are subjects of discussion. To date, we do not know if the CSA value changes in the different decades of life in a popula...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:10 -
Are additional screws required for press-fit fixation of cementless acetabular cups? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Press-fit cementless acetabular cup is widely used in total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the use of additional screws for the acetabular cup has been extensively debated. The purpose of this review is to c...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2022 23:9
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Citation Impact 2023
Journal Impact Factor: 3.0
5-year Journal Impact Factor: 3.5
Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 1.668
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 1.009Speed 2023
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Submission to acceptance (median days): 146Usage 2023
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- ISSN: 1590-9999 (electronic)
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