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Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18(Suppl 1):475
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Clinical guidelines for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis: summary statements and recommendations from the Italian Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology
The Italian Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology conceived this guidance—which is primarily addressed to Italian orthopedic surgeons, but should also prove useful to other bone specialists and to general...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18(Suppl 1):474 -
Cam morphology and inguinal pathologies: is there a possible connection?
To analyse the prevalences of the cam and pincer morphologies in a cohort of patients with groin pain syndrome caused by inguinal pathologies.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:470 -
Treatment of stable slipped capital femoral epiphysis: systematic review and exploratory patient level analysis
Several aspects of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) treatment remain controversial. Loder’s work has been instrumental in changing our understanding and approach to the management of the condition when...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:469 -
Hidden and overall haemorrhage following minimally invasive and open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
Hidden haemorrhage has been proved to be significant in joint surgery. However, when referring to lumbar interbody fusion, it is often ignored because of its invisibility. This randomized controlled study aime...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:464 -
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Italian version of the Kerlan–Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Shoulder and Elbow score
The Kerlan–Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic (KJOC) Shoulder and Elbow score is a reliable and sensitive tool to measure the performance of overhead athletes. The purpose of this study was to carry out a cross-cultural ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:467 -
Transfixing Kirshner wires for fixation of intertrochanteric valgus osteotomies in management of pediatric coxa vara
Coxa vara is a radiological term describing a decrease in the neck–shaft angle to 120° or less. Coxa vara is associated with pathomechanical changes that can manifest clinically. If left untreated, coxa vara c...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:463 -
Lumbar total disc arthroplasty: outdated surgery or here to stay procedure? A systematic review of current literature
The purpose of this study was to summarize the available evidence about total lumbar disc replacement (TDR), focusing our attention on four main topics: clinical and functional outcomes, comparison with fusion...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:462 -
Humeral shaft fractures: national trends in management
The incidence of humeral shaft fractures has been increasing over time. This represents a growing public health concern in a climate of cost containment. The purpose of this study is to analyze national trends...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:459 -
Failure and revision rates of proximal humeral fracture treatment with the use of a standardized treatment algorithm at a level-1 trauma center
The aims of this study were to evaluate treatment failure and revision rates of proximal humeral fracture (PHF) treatment with a standardized treatment algorithm within the reality of a level-1 trauma center a...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:457 -
Evaluation of lower limb kinetics during gait, sprint and hop tests before and after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional status prior to and at different times after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), and to analyze the changes in the kinetic patterns of the...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:456 -
Interlocking horizontal mattress suture versus Kakiuchi technique in repair of Achilles tendon rupture: a biomechanical study
In recent years, the type of surgical treatment for Achilles tendon rupture has been the subject of controversial debate. This biomechanical study evaluates for the first time in literature the ultimate failur...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:455 -
Letter to the editor regarding the article: “All-inside meniscal repair surgery: factors affecting the outcome” by Haroon Majeed et al.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:454 -
Management of chronic unstable acromioclavicular joint injuries
The acromioclavicular joint represents the link between the clavicle and the scapula, which is responsible for the synchronized dynamic of the shoulder girdle. Chronic acromioclavicular joint instability invol...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:452 -
Tension band wiring for simple olecranon fractures: evaluation of surgical technique
In some settings, specific techniques for open reduction and internal fixation are preferred based on the eminence of a surgeon or professional organization. An emphasis on technical aspects of surgery that ar...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:450 -
Post-operative outcomes and complications of suspensory loop fixation device versus hook plate in acute unstable acromioclavicular joint dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Treatment of acute (≤3 weeks) acromioclavicular joint dislocation type III–VI is still controversial. Currently, the two modern techniques that are widely used are hook plate (HP) fixation and coracoclavicular...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:451 -
Anterolateral Ligament Expert Group consensus paper on the management of internal rotation and instability of the anterior cruciate ligament - deficient knee
Purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the latest research on the anterolateral ligament (ALL) and present the consensus of the ALL Expert Group on the anatomy, radiographic landmarks, biomechanics...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:449 -
The influence of femoral tunnel length on graft rupture after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
For ACL reconstruction, the minimum length of the femoral tunnel and the flexor tendon graft length needed within the tunnel for proper integration have not been defined. The aim of this study was to assess wh...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:448 -
Responsiveness and minimum important change of the Oswestry Disability Index in Italian subjects with symptomatic lumbar spondylolisthesis
This study aims to investigate the responsiveness and the minimum important change of the Italian version of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI-I) in subjects with symptomatic specific low back pain associated...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:446 -
Short term results of anterior cruciate ligament augmentation in professional and amateur athletes
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a widely accepted procedure; however, controversies exist about ACL augmentation. The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of ACL augment...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:447 -
A prospective randomized study in 20 patients undergoing bilateral TKA comparing midline incision to anterolateral incision
Lateral flap numbness is a known side-effect of midline skin incision in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and a cause of patient dissatisfaction. Anterolateral incision is an alternative approach which preserves ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:444 -
Management and radiographic outcomes of femoral head fractures
Femoral head fractures are uncommon injuries. Small series constitute the majority of the available literature. Surgical approach and fracture management is variable. The purpose of this study was to evaluate...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:445 -
Fast-resorbable antibiotic-loaded hydrogel coating to reduce post-surgical infection after internal osteosynthesis: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Infection is one of the main reasons for failure of orthopedic implants. Antibacterial coatings may prevent bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation, according to various preclinical studies. The aim of the pr...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:442 -
Outcomes and financial implications of intra-articular distal radius fractures: a comparative study of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with volar locking plates versus nonoperative management
To evaluate the functional and radiographic outcomes, as well as the treatment costs, of closed displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures treated with either open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) wit...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:441 -
Pelvic posture and kinematics in femoroacetabular impingement: a systematic review
Pelvic posture and kinematics influence acetabular orientation and are therefore expected to be involved in the pathomechanics of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). This systematic review aims to determine wh...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:439 -
Clinical outcome and safety study of a newly developed instrumented French-door cervical laminoplasty technique
Standard laminectomy for treatment of cervical myelopathy is associated with secondary instability and kyphosis, while laminectomy combined with fusion puts adjacent segments at risk of degeneration. Single- a...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:440 -
Glenoid baseplate fixation using hybrid configurations of locked and unlocked peripheral screws
The use of peripheral locked screws has reduced glenoid baseplate failure rates in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. However, situations may arise when one or more non-locked screws may be preferred. We aimed to ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2017 18:438 -
Influence of perioperative complication severity on 1- and 2-year outcomes of low back surgery
Several factors potentially influence outcomes of surgery, including perioperative complications. Complications may take many forms and the Clavien–Dindo (CD) classification is designed to categorize them by d...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:436 -
Incidence and predictive risk factors of postoperative sepsis in orthopedic trauma patients
Postoperative sepsis is associated with high mortality and the national costs of septicemia exceed those of any other diagnosis. While numerous studies in the basic orthopedic science literature suggest that t...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:437 -
Tourniquet use during total knee arthroplasty does not modulate the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, pain, or activity
The purpose of our study was to identify the influence of tourniquet use during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) on the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) shortly after surgery and patient-reported outcomes (pa...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:435 -
Systematized water content calculation in cartilage using T1-mapping MR estimations: design and validation of a mathematical model
Up to 80 % of cartilage is water; the rest is collagen fibers and proteoglycans. Magnetic resonance (MR) T1-weighted measurements can be employed to calculate the water content of a tissue using T1 mapping. In...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:433 -
Current concepts for the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic granuloma of bone
This review summarizes current concepts in the diagnosis and management of the patients with eosinophilic granuloma. Given the benign biology, the clinical course, and the pediatric group of patients that this...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:434 -
Alteration of inflammatory cytokine production in primary total knee arthroplasty using antibiotic-loaded bone cement
The aim was to compare serum levels of interleukin-6 (SIL6), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and joint fluid IL-6 (JIL-6) level between total knee arthroplasty (TKA) that used bo...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:432 -
A prospective multi-center study of intramedullary nailing vs casting of stable tibial shaft fractures
The purpose of this study was to determine optimal treatment of stable tibial shaft fractures using intramedullary nailing (IMN) or casting.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:429 -
Factors predicting outcome in whiplash injury: a systematic meta-review of prognostic factors
Whiplash injuries are among the leading injuries related to car crashes and it is important to determine the prognostic factors that predict the outcome of patients with these injuries. This meta-review aims t...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:431 -
Physeal histological morphology after thermal epiphysiodesis using radiofrequency ablation
Several treatments have been described for leg length discrepancy. Epiphysiodesis is the most commonly used because of its effectiveness. Thermal epiphysiodesis using radiofrequency ablation (RFA) alters the g...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:430 -
Survival and clinical results of a modified "crosse de hockey" procedure for chronic isolated patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis: mid-term follow-up
The optimum treatment for isolated patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis (PFJ-OA) remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the mid-term clinical results of a modified crosse de hockey procedure fo...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:428 -
Should hospital managers read the orthopedic literature before surgeons? The example of femur fracture management
Early surgical intervention in the treatment of proximal femur fractures has been shown to significantly reduce mortality and complications. Our study intends to evaluate early surgery rates in a single-center...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:427 -
Nicotine consumption may lead to aseptic loosening in proximal mega-prosthetic femoral replacement
Aseptic loosening after total hip arthroplasty is likely related to nicotine ingestion. However, aseptic loosening as a direct consequence of smoking habits has not been described with regard to proximal mega-...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:426 -
The natural course of shoulder instability and treatment trends: a systematic review
The natural course of shoulder instability is still not entirely clear. We aimed in this review to analyse the current scientific evidence of the natural history of shoulder instability.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:424 -
Neglected epiphyseal injuries of the distal end of the radius with ulnar impaction: analysis of distal osteotomy of both bones using a dorsal midline approach
To evaluate results of a technique for treating neglected epiphyseal injuries of the distal radius with ulnar impaction.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:423 -
Intramedullary nailing for correction of post-traumatic deformity in late-diagnosed distal radius fractures
Post-traumatic deformity of the distal radius may lead to multiple sequelae and severe functional impairment. Intramedullary fixation is a novel technique for treatment of distal radius fractures. The present ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:422 -
Retrograde entry portal for femoral interlocking nailing in femoral nonunion after plate failure: a prospective comparative study with antergrade portal
The piriformis fossa is the ideal portal of entry for antegrade interlocking nailing. Localizing this portal can be difficult and its eccentricity leads to complications. This prospective comparative study was...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:416 -
Single harvesting in the all-inside graft-link technique: is the graft length crucial for success? A biomechanical study
The all-inside graft-link technique for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is performed with two cortical suspension devices with adjustable loops on both femur and tibia. This technique requires meticu...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:420 -
A protocol for staged arthroplasty to salvage infected nonunion of hip fractures
Nonunion of hip fractures is not uncommon. Total hip arthroplasty is used to salvage cases of non union or secondary arthritis in these fractures. However, this option may not be available or may be difficult ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:419 -
Failure of the first step of two-stage revision due to polymicrobial prosthetic joint infection of the hip
The unsuccessful treatment of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) with two-stage revision leads to infection recurrence. The objectives of the study were to assess the clinical and demographic characteristics of ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 17:417 -
Factors preventing kneeling in a group of pre-educated patients post total knee arthroplasty
Difficulties in kneeling, one of the poorest scoring functional outcomes post total knee arthroplasty (TKA),have been attributed to a lack of patient education. This is the first study to investigate specific ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 17:411 -
In vivo bactericidal efficacy of the Ti6Al4V surface after ultraviolet C treatment
Biomaterial-associated infections are one of the most important complications in orthopedic surgery. The main goal of this study was to demonstrate the in vivo bactericidal effect of ultraviolet (UV) irradiati...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 18:407 -
Clinical results of an arthroscopic modified Brostrom operation with and without an internal brace
The concept of utilizing nonabsorbable suture tape fixed directly to bone to augment Brostrom repairs of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) has been proposed. However, no clinical data are currently avai...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 17:406 -
Can the frontal tibiofemoral alignment be assessed on anteroposterior knee radiographs?
The aim of total knee arthroplasty is, amongst others, the reconstruction of a physiological axis of the leg with a tibiofemoral angle in the frontal plane of an average of 6°. The aim of this study is to clar...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 17:404
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