Official Journal of SIOT
Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 17:401
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2015 Scientific Referees
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 17:398 -
Trunnionosis in total hip arthroplasty: a review
Trunnionosis is defined as wear of the femoral head–neck interface and has recently been acknowledged as a growing cause of total hip arthroplasty failure. Some studies have reported that it accounts for up to...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 17:391 -
Erratum to: Effectiveness of intra-articular injections of sodium hyaluronate-chondroitin sulfate in knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter prospective study
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2016 17:390 -
Effectiveness of intra-articular injections of sodium hyaluronate-chondroitin sulfate in knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter prospective study
Intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid is a well-established therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of the use of Arthrum HCS® (40 ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:388 -
Outcomes of intramedullary nailing for acute proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review
While proximal humerus fractures remain common within the elderly population, the optimal treatment method remains controversial. Intramedullary nailing has been advocated as an effective and less invasive sur...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:384 -
Long-term clinical results and MRI changes after autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee of young and active middle aged patients
Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) represents a valid surgical option for symptomatic full-thickness chondral lesions of the knee. Here we report long-term clinical and MRI results of first-generation ACI.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:383 -
Adjacent segment infection after surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis
This is the first case series to describe adjacent segment infection (ASI) after surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis (SD).
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:380 -
Comment on “Does the position of shoulder immobilization after reduced anterior glenohumeral dislocation affect coaptation of a Bankart lesion? An arthrographic comparison.” by Momenzadeh OR et al.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:382 -
Single intra-articular injection of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid for hip osteoarthritis
Intra-articular (IA) injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) into the hip joint appears to be safe and well tolerated but only a small number of randomized clinical trials in humans has been published. The objective...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:381 -
Congenital idiopathic talipes equinovarus before and after walking age: observations and strategy of treatment from a series of 88 cases
We reviewed a series of newborns, toddlers and ambulating children affected by idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot). Taking into account the time of diagnosis, stiffness of the deformity and wa...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:377 -
Is there a link between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and venous thromboembolic events after knee arthroplasty? A pilot study
This study aimed to identify (1) if the postoperative increase in the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is different between contrasting knee arthroplasty procedures, and (2) if the NLR predicts venous thro...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:378 -
Isolated reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament with autologous quadriceps tendon
Since the role of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) as the primary soft-tissue restraint against lateral patellar translation has been recognized, several different reconstruction procedures for the tr...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:375 -
Platelet-rich plasma versus autologous blood versus steroid injection in lateral epicondylitis: systematic review and network meta-analysis
Clinical outcomes between the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), autologous blood (AB) and corticosteroid (CS) injection in lateral epicondylitis are still controversial.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:376 -
Comment on “Risk factors for acute compartment syndrome of the leg associated with tibial diaphyseal fractures in adults” by Shagdan B et al.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:374 -
External versus internal fixation for bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: systematic review and meta-analysis
It is uncertain whether external fixation or open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) is optimal for patients with bicondylar tibial plateau fractures.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:372 -
Ethical requirements for musculoskeletal research involving human subjects
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:371 -
Intraosseous concentration and inhibitory effect of different intravenous cefazolin doses used in preoperative prophylaxis of total knee arthroplasty
The aim of this study was to compare the intraosseous concentrations and the inhibitory effects on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus of 1 g versus 2 g of intravenous (IV) prophylactic cefazolin in total knee ar...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:370 -
Effectiveness of psychological support in patients undergoing primary total hip or knee arthroplasty: a controlled cohort study
We hypothesised that psychological support would have a significant improvement on the mental and physical recovery of patients undergoing primary total hip or knee arthroplasty.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:368 -
Correlating preoperative imaging with intraoperative fluoroscopy in iliosacral screw placement
Percutaneous iliosacral screw placement can successfully stabilize unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries. Intraoperative fluoroscopic imaging is a vital component needed in safely placing iliosacral screws. ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:363 -
Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff: state of the art in diagnosis and treatment
Calcific tendinitis is a painful shoulder disorder characterised by either single or multiple deposits in the rotator cuff tendon. Although the disease subsides spontaneously in most cases, a subpopulation of ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:367 -
A modified Austin/chevron osteotomy for treatment of hallux valgus and hallux rigidus
The purpose of this brief paper is to present the preliminary results of a modified Austin/chevron osteotomy for treatment of hallux valgus and hallux rigidus. In this procedure, the dorsal arm of the osteotom...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:366 -
Biocompatibility of magnesium implants in primary human reaming debris-derived cells stem cells in vitro
Use of magnesium for resorbable metal implants is a new concept in orthopaedic and dental medicine. The majority of studies on magnesium’s biocompatibility in vitro have assessed the short-term effect of magne...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:364 -
FiberWire tension band for patellar fractures
Symptomatic hardware represents the most frequent complication reported following surgical treatment of patellar fracture. For this reason, some authors suggested using nonabsorbable sutures to fix the fractur...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:359 -
Effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in three major tendon diseases
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a conservative treatment for several painful musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of the study was the assessment of the relief from pain by the shockwave therapy in a populat...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:361 -
Arthrodesis of proximal inter-phalangeal joint for hammertoe: intramedullary device options
Proximal inter-phalangeal (PIP) joint arthrodesis today represents the standard treatment for structured hammertoes; however, recently, a lot of new intramedullary devices for the fixation of this arthrodesis ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:360 -
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form in Greek
Patient-reported outcomes require validation in a particular language and culture before administration for clinical use.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:362 -
The role of femoral offset and abductor lever arm in total hip arthroplasty
In order to create a well-functioning total hip arthroplasty (THA), it is important to restore femoral off-set and thus the abductor lever arm. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of i...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:358 -
Is end-stage lateral osteoarthritic knee always valgus? Mechanical alignment analysis and radiographic severity assessment
We hypothesized that not all persons with end-stage lateral osteoarthritis (OA) have valgus malalignment and that full extension radiographs may underreport radiographic disease severity. The purpose of this ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 17:356 -
Supplemental S1 fixation for type C pelvic ring injuries: biomechanical study of a long iliosacral versus a transsacral screw
A single iliosacral screw placed into the S1 vertebral body has been shown to be clinically unreliable for certain type C pelvic ring injuries. Insertion of a second supplemental iliosacral screw into the S1 o...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:357 -
Investigation of bone quality of the first and second sacral segments amongst trauma patients: concerns about iliosacral screw fixation
Iliosacral screw fixation has become a common method for surgical stabilization of acute disruptions of the pelvic ring. Placement of iliosacral screws into the first sacral (S1) body is the preferred method o...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:354 -
Is acromioplasty necessary in the setting of full-thickness rotator cuff tears? A systematic review
The benefits of acromioplasty in treating rotator cuff disease have been debated. We systematically reviewed the literature regarding whether acromioplasty with concomitant coracoacromial(CA) release is necess...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:353 -
An evidence-based warfarin management protocol reduces surgical delay in hip fracture patients
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:351 -
Surgical site infection in high-energy peri-articular tibia fractures with intra-wound vancomycin powder: a retrospective pilot study
Surgical site infections (SSI) continue to be a significant source of morbidity despite the introduction of perioperative intravenous antibiotics. Our objective was to assess the efficacy of local vancomycin p...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:352 -
Nitric oxide-associated chondrocyte apoptosis in trauma patients after high-energy lower extremity intra-articular fractures
The primary goal of this study was to identify nitric oxide (NO)-induced apoptosis in traumatized chondrocytes in intra-articular lower extremity fractures and the secondary goal was to identify the timeline ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:350 -
Functional outcomes of operative fixation of clavicle fractures in patients with floating shoulder girdle injuries
Double disruptions of the superior suspensory shoulder complex, commonly referred to as ‘floating shoulder’ injuries, are ipsilateral midshaft clavicular and scapular neck/body fractures with a loss of bony at...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:349 -
Does the position of shoulder immobilization after reduced anterior glenohumeral dislocation affect coaptation of a Bankart lesion? An arthrographic comparison
The position of immobilization after anterior shoulder dislocation has been a controversial topic over the past decade. We compared the effect of post-reduction immobilization, whether external rotation or int...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:348 -
Midfoot reconstruction with serratus anterior–rib osteomuscular free flap following oncological resection of synovial sarcoma
During recent decades, the concept of surgical treatment of malignant bone and soft tissue sarcomas has evolved, with the aim of preserving limb function. In this paper we report a case of metatarsal reconstru...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:341 -
Biomechanical analysis of acromioclavicular joint dislocation repair using coracoclavicular suspension devices in two different configurations
The best treatment option for some acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations is controversial. For this reason, the aim of this study was to evaluate the vertical biomechanical behavior of two techniques for t...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:346 -
Predisposing factors for early infection in patients with open fractures and proposal for a risk score
The primary goals of orthopedic treatment of open fractures are to prevent infection, stabilize bone injury and restore limb function. The objective of the current study was to identify risk factors associated...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:345 -
Short uncemented stems allow greater femoral flexibility and may reduce peri-prosthetic fracture risk: a dry bone and cadaveric study
Short femoral stems for uncemented total hip arthroplasty have been introduced as a safe alternative to traditional longer stem designs. However, there has been little biomechanical examination of the effects ...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:343 -
All-inside meniscal repair surgery: factors affecting the outcome
Meniscal injury is currently a well-recognized source of knee dysfunction. While it would be ideal to repair all meniscus tears, the failure rate is significantly high, although it may be reduced by careful se...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:342 -
Complications of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a concise review
Calcific tendinitis (CT) of the rotator cuff (RC) muscles in the shoulder is a disorder which remains asymptomatic in a majority of patients. Once manifested, it can present in different ways which can have ne...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:339 -
Relationship between the Charlson Comorbidity Index and cost of treating hip fractures: implications for bundled payment
The aim of this study is to investigate how the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) scores contribute to increased length of stay (LOS) and healthcare costs in hip fracture patients.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:337 -
A prospective randomized radiographic and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometric study of migration and bone remodeling after implantation of two modern short-stemmed femoral prostheses
The aim of this prospective randomized study was to analyze migration and strain transmission of the Metha™ and Nanos™ femoral prostheses.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:335 -
Barbed suture vs conventional tenorrhaphy: biomechanical analysis in an animal model
The advantages of barbed suture for tendon repair could be to eliminate the need for a knot and to better distribute the load throughout the tendon so as to reduce the deformation at the repair site. The purpo...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:333 -
Intramedullary nailing versus proximal plating in the management of closed extra-articular proximal tibial fracture: a randomized controlled trial
Extra-articular proximal tibial fractures account for 5–11 % of all tibial shaft fractures. In recent years, closed reduction and minimally invasive plating and multidirectional locked intramedullary nailing h...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2015 16:332 -
Risk factors for acute compartment syndrome of the leg associated with tibial diaphyseal fractures in adults
We sought to examine the occurrence of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) in the cohort of patients with tibial diaphyseal fractures and to detect associated risk factors that could predict this occurrence.
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 16:330 -
Vertebral body compression fracture after percutaneous pedicle screw removal in a young man
Hazards and potential complications associated with pedicle screw insertions have been reported. In contrast, complications due to implant removal are rarely described. An unreported case of acute vertebral bo...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 16:328 -
Avulsion of both posterior meniscal roots associated with acute rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament
A rare case of acute avulsion of both posterior meniscal roots concomitant with an acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in a professional soccer player is described. While avulsion of the lateral menisc...
Citation: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014 16:302
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