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The effect of subscapularis repair in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty depends on the design of the implant: a comparative study with a minimum 2-year follow-up
The role of the subscapularis (Ssc) tendon does not yet have a well-defined role in RSA. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate if the repair of the Ssc in RSA improves overall clinical and radiograp...
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Periprosthetic Humeral Fracture: Management and Outcomes
Over the past 30 years, there has been a large increase in the number of shoulder replacements performed yearly due to the aging population, improvements in implants designs and surgical techniques, and the ex...
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Adhesive Capsulitis
Although it has been described as self-limiting disease, natural history of adhesive capsulitis remains controversial. It is generally accepted that treatment should include a trial of conservative therapy (su...
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Open AccessSurvivorship and clinical outcomes of proximal femoral replacement in non-neoplastic primary and revision total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review
Several studies have evaluated the survivorship and clinical outcomes of proximal femoral replacement (PFR) in complex primary and revision total hip arthroplasty with severe proximal femoral bone loss; howeve...
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Open AccessNewer generation straight humeral nails allow faster bone healing and better functional outcome at mid-term
Although proximal and diaphyseal humerus fractures are frequent, the optimal management remains controversial. Antegrade nailing prevents further damage to the soft tissues and to the vascularization, but it h...
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Anatomic reconstruction of the coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments with semitendinosus tendon graft for the treatment of chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocation provides good clinical and radiological results
To evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes of anatomical reconstruction of the coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments with single-strand semitendinosus tendon graft for the treatment of chronic a...
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No differences between conservative and surgical management of acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis: a sco** review
To conduct a sco** review to clarify the management of acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, as well as to identify any existing gaps in the current knowledge.
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Anatomic reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint provides the best functional outcomes in the treatment of chronic instability
To systematically review the outcomes of surgical treatments of chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocation.
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Open AccessCOVID-19 pandemic: management of patients affected by SARS-CoV-2 in Rome COVID Hospital 2 Trauma Centre and safety of our surgical team
SARS-CoV-2 pandemic left a deep mark in the health systems around the globe, leading to an important change in the way we intend the access to the healthcare and its fruition. Hospitals faced something unexpec...
