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Ainslie-Garcia M, Anderson LA, Bloch BV, Board TN, Chen AF, Craigie S, Danker W, Gunja N, Harty J, Hernandez VH, Lebedeva K, Mont MA, Nunley RM, Parvizi J, Perka C, Piuzzi NS, Rolfson O, Rychlik J, Romanini E, Sanz-Ruiz P, Sierra RJ, Suleiman L, Tsiridis E, Vendittoli PA, Wangen H, Zagra L. International Delphi Study on Wound Closure and Dressing Management in Joint Arthroplasty: Part 1: Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:878-883. [PMID: 38244638 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this modified Delphi study was to obtain consensus on wound closure and dressing management in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS The Delphi panel included 20 orthopaedic surgeons from Europe and North America. There were 26 statements identified using a targeted literature review. Consensus was developed for the statements with up to three rounds of anonymous voting per topic. Panelists ranked their agreement with each statement on a five-point Likert scale. An a priori threshold of ≥ 75% was required for consensus. RESULTS All 26 statements achieved consensus after three rounds of anonymous voting. Wound closure-related interventions that were recommended for use in TKA included: 1) closing in semi-flexion versus extension (superior range of motion); 2) using aspirin for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis over other agents (reduces wound complications); 3) barbed sutures over non-barbed sutures (lower wound complications, better cosmetic appearances, shorter closing times, and overall cost savings); 4) mesh-adhesives over other skin closure methods (lower wound complications, higher patient satisfaction scores, lower rates of readmission); 5) silver-impregnated dressings over standard dressings (lower wound complications, decreased infections, fewer dressing changes); 6) in high-risk patients, negative pressure wound therapy over other dressings (lower wound complications, decreased reoperations, fewer dressing changes); and 7) using triclosan-coated over non-antimicrobial-coated sutures (lower risks of surgical site infection). CONCLUSIONS Using a modified Delphi approach, the panel achieved consensus on 26 statements pertaining to wound closure and dressing management in TKA. This study forms the basis for identifying critical evidence supported by clinical practice for wound management to help reduce variability, advance standardization, and ultimately improve outcomes during TKA. The results presented here can serve as the foundation for knowledge, education, and improved clinical outcomes for surgeons performing TKAs.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Nottingham Elective Orthopaedic Service, City Hospital, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Professor of Orthopaedics, Centre for Hip Surgery, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, United Kingdom
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Value and Evidence, EVERSANA, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Economics and Market Access, J&J MedTech, Raritan, New Jersey
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- Health Economics and Market Access, J&J MedTech, Raritan, New Jersey
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Value and Evidence, EVERSANA, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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- LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Orthop€adische Universit€atsklinik der Charit_e, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Professor, Department of Orthopeadics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Value and Evidence, EVERSANA, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Academic Orthopedic Unit, Aristotle University Medical School, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Montreal University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Elverum, Norway
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- Hip Department, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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Ainslie-Garcia M, Anderson LA, Bloch BV, Board TN, Chen AF, Craigie S, Danker W, Gunja N, Harty J, Hernandez VH, Lebedeva K, Hameed D, Mont MA, Nunley RM, Parvizi J, Perka C, Piuzzi NS, Rolfson O, Rychlik J, Romanini E, Sanz-Ruiz P, Sierra RJ, Suleiman L, Tsiridis E, Vendittoli PA, Wangen H, Zagra L. International Delphi Study on Wound Closure and Incision Management in Joint Arthroplasty Part 2: Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00071-8. [PMID: 38325531 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This modified Delphi study aimed to develop a consensus on optimal wound closure and incision management strategies for total hip arthroplasty (THA). Given the critical nature of wound care and incision management in influencing patient outcomes, this study sought to synthesize evidence-based best practices for wound care in THA procedures. METHODS An international panel of 20 orthopedic surgeons from Europe, Canada, and the United States evaluated a targeted literature review of 18 statements (14 specific to THA and 4 related to both THA and total knee arthroplasty). There were 3 rounds of anonymous voting per topic using a modified 5-point Likert scale with a predetermined consensus threshold of ≥ 75% agreement necessary for a statement to be accepted. RESULTS After 3 rounds of voting, consensus was achieved for all 18 statements. Notable recommendations for THA wound management included (1) the use of barbed sutures over non-barbed sutures (shorter closing times and overall cost savings); (2) the use of subcuticular sutures over skin staples (lower risk of superficial infections and higher patient preferences, but longer closing times); (3) the use of mesh-adhesives over silver-impregnated dressings (lower rate of wound complications); (4) for at-risk patients, the use of negative pressure wound therapy over other dressings (lower wound complications and reoperations, as well as fewer dressing changes); and (5) the use of triclosan-coated sutures (lower risk of surgical site infection) over standard sutures. CONCLUSIONS Through a structured modified Delphi approach, a panel of 20 orthopedic surgeons reached consensus on all 18 statements pertaining to wound closure and incision management in THA. This study provides a foundational framework for establishing evidence-based best practices, aiming to reduce variability in patient outcomes and to enhance the overall quality of care in THA procedures.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nottingham Elective Orthopaedic Service, City Hospital, Nottingham, England
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Hip Surgery, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, England
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- The Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Ethicon Inc., New Jersey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Physical Therapy, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St Louis, Missouri
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- The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik der Charité, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Orthopeadics, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zentrela Inc, Ontario, Hamilton, Canada
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- Centre for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Academic Orthopedic Unit, Aristotle University Medical School, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Montreal University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Elverum
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- Hip Department, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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Romanini E, Zanoli GA, Ascione T, Balato G, Baldini A, Foglia E, Pellegrini AV, Verde F, Zaffagnini S. Barbed sutures and skin adhesives improve wound closure in hip and knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:303-310. [PMID: 38318999 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to formulate evidence-based recommendations for optimising wound management in hip and knee arthroplasty by exploring alternative methods such as barbed sutures and skin adhesives. METHODS A Delphi panel, comprising seven orthopaedic surgeons, one musculoskeletal infectious disease specialist, and one health economics expert, was convened to evaluate the use of barbed sutures and skin adhesives for wound closure in hip and knee arthroplasty. Two systematic reviews informed the development of questionnaires, with panelists ranking their agreement on statements using a 5-point Likert scale. Consensus was achieved if ≥75% agreement. Unresolved statements were revisited in a second round. RESULTS Consensus was reached on 11 statements, providing evidence-based recommendations. The expert panel advocates for a multilayer watertight technique using barbed sutures to prevent surgical site infections (SSI), reduce complications, shorten surgical times, optimise resources and improve cosmetic appearance. For skin closure, the panel recommends topical adhesives to decrease wound dehiscence, enhance cosmetic appearance, promote patient compliance, prevent SSIs, and optimise resources. CONCLUSION The Delphi consensus by Italian total joint arthroplasty experts underscores the pivotal role of barbed sutures and skin adhesives in optimising outcomes. While guiding clinical decision-making, these recommendations are not prescriptive and should be adapted to local practices. The study encourages further research to enhance current evidence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Emilio Romanini
- RomaPro Centre for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Rome, Italy
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- Service of Infectious Diseases, AORN A. Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Federico II University of Naples, Italy
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- School of Management Engineering and Healthcare Datascience LAB, Carlo Cattaneo- LIUC University and LIUC Business School, Castellanza, VA, Italy
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- Università di Bologna, Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Venosa M, Romanini E, Ciminello E, Cerciello S, Angelozzi M, Calvisi V. Telerehabilitation Is a Valid Option for Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: A Retrospective Pilot Study Based on Our Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2489. [PMID: 37761686 PMCID: PMC10530780 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11182489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Total knee arthroplasty is an effective operation. Post-surgery rehabilitation, based on early and intensive progressive exercise programs, plays a substantial role and telerehabilitation can be an effective safe option. This retrospective study aimed to compare traditional in-presence rehabilitation and telerehabilitation for total knee arthroplasty, based on our experience during the Italian COVID-19 lockdown. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 164 patients (94 females and 70 males) enrolled in 2020 within 2 weeks after total knee replacement to perform post-operative outpatient rehabilitation. The clinical results of 82 patients (mean age 66.8 ± 10.2 years) performing telerehabilitation with those obtained from a similar cohort of 82 patients (mean age 65.4 ± 11.8 years) performing traditional in-presence outpatient rehabilitation were compared. Clinical outcomes were examined by comparing the gait speed (Time Up and Go-TUG test), the range of motion, the pain intensity (VAS), the functional status (Oxford Knee Score-OKS and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-KOOS) and the overall satisfaction (Self-administered patient satisfaction scale) 12 weeks after the beginning of the physiotherapeutic protocol. RESULTS Telerehabilitation was non-inferior to traditional in-presence rehabilitation in all of the investigated areas and no statistical difference in terms of effectiveness was detected at 12 weeks, as confirmed by the respective patient-reported outcome scores such as TUG test (reduced from 20 ± 2 s to 12 ± 1.5 s for the telerehab cohort and from 18 ± 1.5 s to 13.1 ± 2 s for the in-presence rehabilitation one), pain VAS, OKS (improved from 22 ± 1.3 to 36 ± 2.7 for the telerehab cohort and from 23 ± 2.1 to 35.1 ± 4.2 for the in-presence group), KOOS (improved from 46.2 ± 10.2 to 67.4 ± 3.8 for the telerehabilitation cohort and from 48.4 ± 8.4 to 68.3 ± 6.6 for the other group), and the Self-administered patient satisfaction scale (more than two-thirds of patients globally satisfied with the results of their surgery in both groups). CONCLUSION The telerehabilitation program was effective after total knee replacement and yielded clinical outcomes that were not inferior to conventional outpatient protocols.
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- Michele Venosa
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (M.A.); (V.C.)
- RomaPro, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Via Mattia Battistini 44, 00167 Rome, Italy;
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- RomaPro, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Via Mattia Battistini 44, 00167 Rome, Italy;
- GLOBE, Italian Working Group on Evidence-Based Orthopaedics, Via Nicola Martelli 3, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Italian Implantable Prostheses Registry (RIPI), Italian National Institute of Health, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy;
- Orthopaedic Department, Casa di Cura Villa Betania, Via Pio IV 42, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (M.A.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (M.A.); (V.C.)
- UOSD, Department of Mini-Invasive and Computer-Assisting Orthopedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Via L. Natali 1, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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Calvisi V, Romanini E, Staniscia D, Di Brigida G, Venosa M. Technical Note: Tibial Spine Avulsion Treatment with Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation with Kirschner Wires in Skeletally Immature Patients. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2404. [PMID: 37685438 PMCID: PMC10486765 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11172404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Tibial spine avulsion injury, tibial eminence injury, tibial spine fracture, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) avulsion are multiple terms that express the same pathological condition. It can be encountered both in the pediatric and adult population. A wide array of surgical techniques have been proposed to manage displaced tibial spine avulsions. Anyway, insufficient evidence is currently available to prefer one fixation technique over another, and a gold-standard arthroscopy-based technique is still missing. In this article, we describe a mini-invasive, safe and user-friendly technique for arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation of displaced tibial eminence fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Standard and patient-specific accessory arthroscopic portals allow for full access to knee visualization and management of concomitant intraarticular lesions. After performing the debridement of the inflammatory tissue and the release of eventual interposed tissues in the fracture site, the tibial eminence avulsion can be reduced by using a less-invasive bone impactor. With the knee flexed to 90°, the fracture fragments are then synthesized (under fluoroscopic control) with three thin Kirschner wires inserted in a proximal-distal direction in a cross-shaped geometry. RESULTS This technique allows a fast surgical and hospitalization time, a punctiform arthrotomy, proximal tibial physis preservation, and an early rehabilitation program. CONCLUSIONS This novel technique seems attractive and very promising since it is respectful of the epiphyseal growth plates and is thus suitable for children and adolescents.
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- Vittorio Calvisi
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio Coppito 2, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (V.C.)
- UOSD, Department of Mini-Invasive and Computer-Assisting Orthopedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Via L. Natali 1, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- RomaPro, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Via Mattia Battistini, 44, 00167 Rome, Italy
- GLOBE, Italian Working Group on Evidence-Based Orthopedics, Via Nicola Martelli, 3, 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio Coppito 2, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (V.C.)
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- UOSD, Department of Mini-Invasive and Computer-Assisting Orthopedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, Via L. Natali 1, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio Coppito 2, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (V.C.)
- RomaPro, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Via Mattia Battistini, 44, 00167 Rome, Italy
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Landi L, Leali PT, Barbato L, Carrassi AM, Discepoli N, Muti PCM, Oteri G, Rigoni M, Romanini E, Ruggiero C, Tarantino U, Varoni E, Sforza NM, Brandi ML. Anti-resorptive therapy in the osteometabolic patient affected by periodontitis. A joint position paper of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SIOT) and the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP). J Orthop Traumatol 2023; 24:36. [PMID: 37453950 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-023-00713-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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This joint report from the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SIOT) and the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP) aims for a consensus around the scientific rationale and clinical strategy for the management of osteoporotic patients affected by periodontitis who are undergoing anti-resorptive (AR) therapy to manage the risk of the occurrence of a medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ). Osteoporosis and periodontitis are chronic diseases with a high prevalence in aging patients, and they share some of the same pathogenetic mechanisms based upon inflammation. Available evidence shows the relationship among osteoporosis, AR agents, periodontitis and implant therapy in relation to the incidence of MRONJ. Uncontrolled periodontitis may lead to tooth loss and to the need to replace teeth with dental implants. Tooth extraction and surgical dental procedures are recognized as the main risk factors for developing MRONJ in individuals taking AR therapy for osteometabolic conditions. Although the incidence of MRONJ in osteometabolic patients taking AR therapy may be as low as 0.9%, the increasing prevalence of osteoporosis and the high prevalence of periodontitis suggest that this potential complication should not be overlooked. Good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines are proposed that aim at a more integrated approach (prescriber, dentist, periodontist and dental hygienist) in the management of periodontitis patients undergoing AR therapy for osteometabolic disorders to reduce the risk of MRONJ. Dental professional and prescribers should educate patients regarding the potential risk associated with the long-term use of AR therapy and oral health behavior.
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- L Landi
- SIdP Panel, Via della Balduina 114, 00136, Rome, Italy.
- Private Practice Verona and Roma, Verona, Italy.
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- SIOT Panel, Rome, Italy
- Department of Orthopedic Diseases, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- SIdP Panel, Via della Balduina 114, 00136, Rome, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Research Unit in Periodontology and Periodontal Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- SIdP Panel, Via della Balduina 114, 00136, Rome, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- SIdP Panel, Via della Balduina 114, 00136, Rome, Italy
- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Unit of Periodontology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- SIdP Panel, Via della Balduina 114, 00136, Rome, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- SIdP Panel, Via della Balduina 114, 00136, Rome, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- SIOT Panel, Rome, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- SIOT Panel, Rome, Italy
- RomaPro, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Rome, Italy
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- SIOT Panel, Rome, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Gerontology and Geriatric Section, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- SIOT Panel, Rome, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, "Tor Vergata" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- SIdP Panel, Via della Balduina 114, 00136, Rome, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- SIdP Panel, Via della Balduina 114, 00136, Rome, Italy
- Private Practice Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- SIOT Panel, Rome, Italy.
- Osservatorio Fratture da Fragilità, Via San Gallo 123, 50100, Florence, Italy.
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Calò PG, Catena F, Corsaro D, Costantini L, Falez F, Moretti B, Parrinello V, Romanini E, Spinarelli A, Venneri F, Vaccaro G. Guidelines for improvement of the procedural aspects of devices and surgical instruments in the operating theatre. Front Surg 2023; 10:1183950. [PMID: 37389104 PMCID: PMC10303800 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1183950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Surgical site infections are a major complication for patients undergoing surgical treatment and a significant cause of mortality and morbidity. Many international guidelines suggest measures for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) in perioperative processes and the decontamination of surgical devices and instruments. This document proposes guidelines for improving the perioperative setting in view of the devices and instrumentation required for surgical procedures, aiming to reduce contamination rates and improve clinical performance and management for patients undergoing surgical treatment. This document is intended for doctors, nurses and other practitioners involved in operating theatre procedures, resource management and clinical risk assessment processes, and the procurement, organisation, sterilisation and reprocessing of surgical instruments.
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- P. G. Calò
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
- General Multi-Specialist Surgery, University Hospital of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Unit of Emergency Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- International Research Department, BHAVE, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, School of Community Medicine and Primary Care, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Multi-Specialist Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Multi-Specialist Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Polyclinic University Hospital Consortium, Bari, Italy
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- Quality and Clinical Risk Unit, University Hospital “G. Rodolico - San Marco”, Catania, Italy
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- Guidelines Commission of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, SIOT, Rome, Italy
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- Multi-Specialist Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Polyclinic University Hospital Consortium, Bari, Italy
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- Clinical Risk Unit and Surgical Emergency, Florence Health Authority, Florence, Italy
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- Social, Epidemiological and Outcome Research, BHAVE, Rome, Italy
- Education and Health Promotion, Catania Provincial Health Authority, Catania, Italy
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Calò P, Catena F, Corsaro D, Costantini L, Falez F, Moretti B, Parrinello V, Romanini E, Spinarelli A, Vaccaro G, Venneri F. Optimisation of perioperative procedural factors to reduce the risk of surgical site infection in patients undergoing surgery: a systematic review. Discov Health Syst 2023; 2:6. [PMID: 37520513 PMCID: PMC9924866 DOI: 10.1007/s44250-023-00019-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Surgical site infections (SSI) are the leading cause of hospital readmission after surgical procedures with significant impact on post-operative morbidity and mortality. Modifiable risk factors for SSI include procedural aspects, which include the possibility of instrument contamination, the duration of the operation, the number of people present and the traffic in the room and the ventilation system of the operating theatre.The aim of this systematic review was to provide literature evidence on the relationship between features of surgical procedure sets and the frequency of SSI in patients undergoing surgical treatment, and to analyse how time frames of perioperative processes and operating theatre traffic vary in relation to the features of the procedure sets use, in order tooptimise infection control in OT. The results of the systematic review brought to light observational studies that can be divided into two categories: evidence of purely clinical significance and evidence of mainly organisational, managerial and financial significance. These two systems are largely interconnected, and reciprocally influence each other. The decision to use disposable devices and instruments has been accompanied by a lower incidence in surgical site infections and surgical revisions for remediation. A concomitant reduction in post-operative functional recovery time has also been observed. Also, the rationalisation of traditional surgical sets has also been observed in conjunction with outcomes of clinical significance.
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- P. Calò
- University Teaching Hospital of Cagliari and Surgical Department at University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department General and Emergency Surgery at Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- International Research at BHAVE, Via GiambattistaVico 1, 00196 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, School of Community Medicine and Primary Care, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics ASL Roma 1 and Director UOC Orthopaedics Hospital San Filippo Neri, Rome, Italy
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Complex Operative Unit, University Teaching Hospital of Bari Polyclinic, Bari, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Quality and Clinical Risk Manager at “G.Rodolico-San Marco” University Teaching Hospital in Catania, Catania, Italy
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- SIOT Guidelines Commission, Rome, Italy
- Complex Operative Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology at University Teaching Hospital of Bari Polyclinic, Bari, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology at University Teaching Hospital of Bari Polyclinic, Bari, Italy
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- Social, Epidemiological and Outcome Research at BHAVE, Via Giambattista Vico 1, 00196 Rome, Italy
- Sociologist UO Education and Health Promotion, Asp Catania, Via Santa Maria la Grande 5, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Simple Structure Clinical Risk and Surgical Emergency in Florence, Florence, Italy
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Fidanza A, Schettini I, Palozzi G, Mitrousias V, Logroscino G, Romanini E, Calvisi V. What Is the Inpatient Cost of Hip Replacement? A Time-Driven Activity Based Costing Pilot Study in an Italian Public Hospital. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11236928. [PMID: 36498503 PMCID: PMC9736729 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11236928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The emphasis on value-based payment models for primary total hip replacement (THA) results in a greater need for orthopaedic surgeons and hospitals to better understand actual costs and resource use. Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) is an innovative approach to measure expenses more accurately and address cost challenges. It estimates the quantity of time and the cost per unit of time of each resource (e.g., equipment and personnel) used across an episode of care. Our goal is to understand the true cost of a THA using the TDABC in an Italian public hospital and to comprehend how the adoption of this method might enhance the process of providing healthcare from an organizational and financial standpoint. During 2019, the main activities required for total hip replacement surgery, the operators involved, and the intraoperative consumables were identified. A process map was produced to identify the patient's concrete path during hospitalization and the length of stay was also recorded. The total inpatient cost of THA, net of all indirect costs normally included in a DRG-based reimbursement, was about EUR 6000. The observation of a total of 90 patients identified 2 main expense items: the prosthetic device alone represents 50.4% of the total cost, followed by the hospitalization, which constitutes 41.5%. TDABC has proven to be a precise method for determining the cost of the healthcare delivery process for THA, considering facilities, equipment, and staff employed. The process map made it possible to identify waste and redundancies. Surgeons should be aware that the choice of prosthetic device and that a lack of pre-planning for discharge can exponentially alter the hospital expenditure for a patient undergoing primary THA.
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- Andrea Fidanza
- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery, Department Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Management and Law, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Roma, Italy
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Management and Law, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery, Department Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- RomaPro Center for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery, Department Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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Ciolli G, Silva R, Giovannetti de Sanctis E, Proietti L, Mocini F, Corona K, Mazzoleni MG, Romanini E, Marescalchi M, Brancaccio V, Maccauro G, Cerciello S. Liner dissociation in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26:138-150. [PMID: 36448866 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202211_30293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Liner dissociation (LD) is a rare catastrophic mechanical failure of total hip arthroplasty (THA). The study aims at reviewing the available literature regarding liner dissociations to point out their prevalence, describing any possible association and highlighting the surgical management at the time of revision. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted from January 2002, until February 2022, according to the PRISMA guidelines. The main keywords were: "dissociation" AND "liner" OR "hip arthroplasty" OR "THA" and their MeSH terms in any possible combination. Cases of liner dissociation with all levels of evidence of any age published in indexed journals were included. The study quality of all included studies was evaluated using the MINORS criteria. The kappa (k) value was used to assess the consensus between reviewers in the selection of articles and methodological quality assessment. Finally, a sub-analysis was performed specifically concerning the elderly population. RESULTS Thirty-one manuscripts met the inclusion criteria of the systematic review (21 case reports and 10 case series). 124 LD in 123 patients, (53% females and 47% males) were evaluated. The overall prevalence of LD was 0.15%. The mean age at surgery was of 56.5 years (range 31-75 years). LD occurred in a primary surgery setting in 86% of the cases, at a mean time of presentation of 45.8 months after replacement surgery. 39.5% of the cups and 8.8% of the stems required revision. The mean follow-up after the revision was 18.4 months. Complications after revision occurred in 19.6% of cases, including 3 cases of re-dissociations. Re-revision was required in 13.6% of the revisions. The sub-analysis of the elderly population included 28 cases of LD identified in 10 manuscripts, with an average age of 73.5 years. CONCLUSIONS LD is a rare but catastrophic mechanical complication of modular THA that requires implant revision. The LD is not related to a specific prosthetic implant, liner material or design, acetabular positioning within the safe zone or age group.
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- G Ciolli
- Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy.
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Venosa M, Tarantino A, Schettini I, Padua R, Cifone MG, Calvisi V, Romanini E. Stem Cells in Orthopedic Web Information: An Assessment with the DISCERN Tool. Cartilage 2021; 13:519S-525S. [PMID: 34425692 PMCID: PMC8808862 DOI: 10.1177/19476035211040161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Regenerative medicine is experiencing a strong expansion worldwide, including the treatment of some common orthopedic pathologies, with an increase in physicians adopting these technologies. This growing interest has been associated with an equally significant spread of websites dedicated to public information on this topic, often lacking scientific bases. This study aims to evaluate the quality of information on the World Wide Web about stem cells for cartilage disorders in orthopedic practice. DESIGN On February 19, 2021 we performed a search on Google using as keywords "cartilage stem cells," considering only the freely accessible sites in Italian, English, French, and Spanish. We selected the first 50 valid results for each language and evaluated them using the DISCERN scale. RESULTS A total of 249 sites were observed, of which 49 were discarded as duplicates (8) or not relevant to the topic (41). Of the 200 sites surveyed, 47 were affiliated to a singular surgeon (23.5%), 31 to private stakeholders (15.5%), 73 to information sites (36.5%), 8 to public hospitals (4%), 13 to universities (6.5%), and 28 referred to international scientific journals (14%). Only 76 sites (38%) were rated as fair or better, while the remaining 124 (62%) were classified as poor or very poor. CONCLUSIONS The quality of the information promoted for stem cells in orthopedics is generally low, although a significant minority of the sites offers good quality information. A greater commitment on the part of surgeons and other stakeholders is desirable to promote information on regenerative medicine through scientific criteria supported by adequate literature.
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- Michele Venosa
- Department of Life, Health and
Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy,RomaPro, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano,
Rome, Italy,Michele Venosa, Department of Life, Health
and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2,
L’Aquila, Abruzzo 67100, Italy.
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- Department of Life, Health and
Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
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- Department of Management and Law,
University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- RomaPro, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano,
Rome, Italy,GLOBE, Italian Working Group on
Evidence Based Orthopedics, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and
Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and
Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy,UOSD, Department of Mini-invasive and
Computer-assisting Orthopedic Surgery, San Salvatore Hospital, L’Aquila, Italy
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- RomaPro, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano,
Rome, Italy,GLOBE, Italian Working Group on
Evidence Based Orthopedics, Rome, Italy
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Background and purpose - The main purpose of arthroplasty registries is to collect information on patients, techniques, and devices to monitor and improve the outcome of the specific procedure. This study analyses the role played by registries in the orthopedic research community and describes publication trends, characteristics, and patterns of this field of research.Patients and methods - A descriptive-bibliometric review was conducted. Scopus was the database used for the research. All articles published from 1991 to December 2020 containing keywords related to registries and arthroplasty were considered. In particular, the following dimensions were analyzed in detail: (i) papers/year; (ii) journals; (iii) countries; (iv) research growth rate; (v) collaboration among countries. VOSviewer software was used to perform the bibliometric analysis. Finally, the 50 most cited papers of the last 10 years were briefly analyzed.Results - 3,933 articles were identified. There has been growing interest in the topic since 2010. Acta Orthopaedica ranked first for the number of articles published. The country with the largest number of articles citing registries was the United States, followed by the United Kingdom and Sweden. The relative number of articles per 100,000 inhabitants is 0.60 for Europe and 0.38 for the United States. The literature in this research area has an average yearly growth rate of 28%.Interpretation - The publication rate in the field of arthroplasty registries is constantly growing with a noteworthy impact in the evolution of this research and clinical area. The growth rate is significantly higher than that of arthroplasty literature (28% vs. 10%) and the collaboration among countries is strong and increasing with time.
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- Emilio Romanini
- RomaPro Center for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Rome, Italy;,GLOBE, Italian Working Group on Evidence Based Orthopaedics, Rome;,Correspondence:
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- Department of Management and Law, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome
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- Scientific Secretariat of the Presidency, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome
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- RomaPro Center for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Rome, Italy
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- GLOBE, Italian Working Group on Evidence Based Orthopaedics, Rome;,Casa di Cura Santa Maria Maddalena, Occhiobello, RO, Italy
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Pradelli L, Sinigaglia T, Migliore A, Checchia GA, Franceschi F, Frediani B, Iannone F, Romanini E. Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Multidisciplinary Italian Consensus on Best Practice. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2021; 17:507-530. [PMID: 34093017 PMCID: PMC8170371 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s288196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The aim of this document is to provide a set of indications on the national best practice management of knee osteoarthritis based on an analysis of the existing literature and the contribution of experts in the field. During the first phase of the project, in agreement with the multidisciplinary panel of experts, the main guidelines on the topic were selected. Each guideline was assessed through the AGREEII system to identify their strong/weak points and a summary of the recommendations contained in the various documents was drawn up. The panel drew up a list of therapeutic options to be included in the document and some of these topics were selected for in-depth analysis and review. The search strategy for the required literature reviews was constructed using the PICOS approach. The results obtained from the literature reviews, the in-depth analyses conducted by the members of the scientific societies involved and the analysis of the existing guidelines enabled an initial draft of the consensus document to be elaborated. This document was examined at the consensus conference held on 28 May 2019, in the presence of a multidisciplinary group consisting of members of the various scientific societies involved. Single recommendations were discussed in work groups with a view to combining the indications given by the literature examined with the experience of the specialists involved. The recommendations discussed were then put to the vote in a plenary assembly. The final document contains 26 practice recommendations which leading specialists involved in the management of knee OA in Italy agree upon.
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- RomaPro Center for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Rome, Italy
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Sganga G, Baguneid M, Dohmen P, Giamarellos-Bourboulis EJ, Romanini E, Vozikis A, Eckmann C. Management of superficial and deep surgical site infection: an international multidisciplinary consensus. Updates Surg 2021; 73:1315-1325. [PMID: 33770411 PMCID: PMC8397635 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01029-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Surgical site infections represent a considerable burden for healthcare systems. To obtain a consensus on the impact and future clinical and economic needs regarding SSI management in an era of multidrug resistance. A modified Delphi method was used to obtain consensus among experts from five European countries. The Delphi questionnaire was assembled by a steering committee, verified by a panel of experts and administered to 90 experts in 8 different surgical specialities (Abdominal, Cancer, Cardiac, General surgery, Orthopaedic, Thoracic, Transplant and Vascular and three other specialities (infectious disease, internal medicine microbiology). Respondents (n = 52) reached consensus on 62/73 items including that resistant pathogens are an increasing matter of concern and increase both treatment complexity and the length of hospital stay. There was strong positive consensus on the cost-effectiveness of early discharge (ED) programs, improvement of quality of life with ED and association between increased length of stay and economic burden to the hospital. However, established ED protocols were not widely available in their hospitals. Respondents expressed a positive consensus on the usefulness of antibiotics that allow ED. Surgeons are aware of their responsibility in an interdisciplinary team for the treatment of SSI, and of the impact of multidrug-resistant bacteria in the context of SSI. Reducing the length of hospital stays by applying ED protocols and implementing new treatment alternatives is crucial to reduce harm to patients and costs for the hospital.
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- Gabriele Sganga
- Division of Emergency Surgery and Trauma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Surgical Institute, Al Ain Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Center Rostock, University Medicine Rostock, Rostock, Germany
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Faculty of Health Science, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- RomaPro Center for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Via Enrico De Ossò 6, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Health Economics and Management, University of Piraeus, Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Klinikum Hannoversch-Muenden, Goettingen University, Göttingen, Germany
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BACKGROUND Hip arthroplasty is considered the treatment of choice to improve the quality of life of patients affected by degenerative arthritis. The post-op rehabilitation regimen, however, is still a matter of debate. The goal of this study was to perform a systematic review of the available best evidence to provide recommendations for rehabilitation after hip arthroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS Biomedical databases were accessed to identify guidelines, systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials addressing rehabilitation after hip arthroplasty published between 2004 and 2019. Studies were selected and extracted by two independent evaluators with standardised tools. RESULTS 1 guideline, 8 systematic reviews and 5 randomised controlled trials were included. All included papers were organised according the available evidence of clinical course chronology both in pre- and post-operation rehabilitation up to 6 weeks and thereafter. Although the value of a rehabilitation program after hip arthroplasty is universally recognised, the exact timing and number of sessions is still unknown. A solid literature review allows us to partially answer to this question. CONCLUSIONS Evidence-based rehabilitation recommendations are proposed according to literature research findings. Clinical practice is still somewhat dependent on dogma and traditions, highlighting the need for additional high-quality clinical studies to address areas of uncertainty.
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- Centre for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Polo Sanitario San Feliciano, Rome, Italy.,GLOBE, Evidence Based Orthopedics Working Group, Rome, Italy
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Giannetti A, Fidanza A, Passeri M, Romanini E, Ciuffoletti A, Calvisi V. Pisiform Bone Dislocation in a Pediatric Patient: What is the Best Treatment? Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Hand Microsurg 2020; 14:339-342. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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AbstractTraumatic dislocation of the pisiform bone (PB) is a rare injury of the carpal bones, especially in pediatric patients. A few cases were reported, and there is no consensus about the treatment. Each author supports his own method, such as an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) approach or a closed reduction. However, failures of both techniques with recurrent dislocation of the PB have been reported in the literature. In this article, a fracture dislocation of the PB was treated with ORIF in an 11-year-old boy with a greenstick radial fracture. In addition, a review of the literature about pisiform fracture dislocation in children has been made.
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- Alessio Giannetti
- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Life Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Life Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, San Liberatore Hospital, Atri, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Life Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “Giuseppe Mazzini Hospital,” Teramo, Italy
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Life Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Di Castro D, Passarani R, Romanini E, Magaletti M, Berardi A, Servadio A, Mollica R, Tofani M, Valente D, Galeoto G. Validity and reliability of the psychometric properties of the 12-item Berg Balance Scale (BBS-12) in the Italian population with hip or knee prosthesis: a cross sectional study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.23736/s0394-3410.20.03977-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Tucci G, Romanini E, Zanoli G, Pavan L, Fantoni M, Venditti M. Prevention of surgical site infections in orthopaedic surgery: a synthesis of current recommendations. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2020; 23:224-239. [PMID: 30977890 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201904_17497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Despite adopted precautions, surgical site infection (SSI) rate in orthopaedic surgery and its consequences still remain a major problem. Worldwide, infection prevention and control in perioperative settings are considered of primary importance for every healthcare system. The management of perioperative infections carries a heavy psychological and financial burden, since patients who experience SSI have increased hospital length of stay, morbidity and mortality rates, and higher hospital costs. As the treatment of such infections is particularly difficult in the presence of an implanted biomaterial, the prevention of SSI in orthopaedic surgery represents a challenging key issue, requiring the integration of a range of measures before, during and after surgery. In fact, over the years several aspects of SSI prevention have been studied in order to identify the best SSI prevention strategies and set out appropriate clinical practices. This article will review and summarize the recent international guidelines released on this subject together with other published relevant evidence.
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- G Tucci
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ospedale S. Giuseppe, Albano Laziale, Rome, Italy.
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Romanini E, Padua R, Tucci G, Zanoli G. [Orthopedics between reason and passion. Guidelines and shadow lines.]. Recenti Prog Med 2020; 111:354-356. [PMID: 32573550 DOI: 10.1701/3394.33756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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For over 20 years the Evidence-Based Orthopaedics Working Group (GLOBE) has been promoting evidence-based medicine (EBM) in orthopaedics and traumatology. However, despite a constant and wide-ranging editorial production and fruitful collaborations with colleagues and institutions at national and international level, the orthopaedic scientific community finds it difficult to recognize the EBM model as a solid reference: there are few guidelines available, there is little awareness of their usefulness, and the complexity of the methodology of production and adaptation of documents widens the gap between the orthopaedic real world and that of clinical epidemiology. After a quick analysis of the causes of this contrast, the authors reflect on the possible solutions to the problem, and propose to collaborate for a simplification of the guidelines production methodology, using innovative models of literature review, which have proved to be effective to make the best knowledge available quickly during the CoViD-19 pandemic.
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Tarantino A, Romanini E, Venosa M, Torre M, Schettini I, Goderecci R, Logroscino G, Calvisi V. [Italian Arthroplasty Registry: learning curve and optimization of data entry procedures.]. Recenti Prog Med 2020; 111:327-330. [PMID: 32448883 DOI: 10.1701/3366.33414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Arthroplasty registries represent a fundamental tool for the production of evidence in total joint replacement. Italy started in 2005 a national registry (Italian Arthroplasty Registry - RIAP) organised as federation of regional registries under the coordination of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità. However, data collection still appears to be hardened by the additional workload required from clinicians. The aim of the study was to evaluate the data entry times for an inexperienced operator and the relative learning curve. The analysis carried out shows that after 15 cases, a plateau of about two minutes is reached for the compilation of a single case of primary hip and knee arthroplasty, up to 4 minutes for the shoulder and for revision surgery. The work burden for the orthopedist does not seem to justify the reluctance in data collection observed in these years of RIAP experience.
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- Dipartimento MeSVA, Università dell'Aquila - Artrogruppo, Casa di Cura San Feliciano, Roma
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- Registro Italiano ArtroProtesi (RIAP), Segreteria Scientifica della Presidenza, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma
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- Dipartimento di Management e Diritto, Università di Roma Tor Vergata
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Romanini E, Decarolis F, Luzi I, Zanoli G, Venosa M, Laricchiuta P, Carrani E, Torre M. Total knee arthroplasty in Italy: reflections from the last fifteen years and projections for the next thirty. Int Orthop 2018; 43:133-138. [PMID: 30293141 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4165-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Annual rates of knee arthroplasty are increasing in all developed countries, imposing a significant economic and organizational burden; it is crucial to forecast the future need for knee arthroplasty, to assist stakeholders in planning strategies and investments, especially in a country like Italy, with the largest proportion of elderly citizens in Europe. Few epidemiological studies have been performed worldwide to estimate the demand for future knee replacement, and a variety of methods have been proposed. METHODS We investigated the epidemiology of knee arthroplasty performed in Italy in the last 15 years and projected incidence rates up to the year 2050, utilizing, comparing, and adapting the available methodologies. RESULTS From 2001 to 2016, 812,639 primary TKA were performed in Italy on patients over 40. The total number of surgeries increased by 262% with an average annual growth rate of 6.6%. CONCLUSIONS Adopting the best fitting projection method, an increase of 45% in incidence rate is expected for 2050.
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- Emilio Romanini
- GLOBE, Italian Working Group on Evidence Based Orthopaedics, Rome, Italy. .,Artrogruppo, Casa di Cura San Feliciano, Rome, Italy.
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- National Centre for Clinical Excellence, Safety and Quality of Care, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- GLOBE, Italian Working Group on Evidence Based Orthopaedics, Rome, Italy.,Casa di Cura Santa Maria Maddalena, Occhiobello, RO, Italy
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- National Centre for Clinical Excellence, Safety and Quality of Care, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Clinical Excellence, Safety and Quality of Care, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- GLOBE, Italian Working Group on Evidence Based Orthopaedics, Rome, Italy.,National Centre for Clinical Excellence, Safety and Quality of Care, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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Medical devices (MD) registries are essentials to evaluate outcomes. They represent a key tool to support market surveillance and vigilance, being critical to identify and characterize the implants, assess their performance and trace patients in case of recall. Therefore, the recent "Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on medical devices" asked both the Commission and the Member States to take all appropriate measures to encourage the establishment of registers for specific types of devices, setting common principles to collect comparable information. In Italy more than 170.000 joint replacements were performed in 2013 in over 750 hospitals. Experiences at international level and in some Italian regions show that data from registries are crucial to define the best approach to joint replacement surgery. Results from registries can lead to changes in clinical practice, adopting the best available evidence and avoiding choices associated with poorer outcomes. The Italian Arthroplasty Registry project (RIAP) started in 2006 funded by the DG of Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Service of the Ministry of Health. Data collection uses Hospital Discharge Records integrated by additional information essential to describe the procedure and identify the implants. As soon as the new European Regulation is approved, a Unique Device Identifier will be assigned to every device. Lacking this information, device identification is currently possible by browsing the RIAP MD Library that includes about 55,000 records and is constantly updated by 60 Manufacturers. The model designed within the RIAP project is simple and might be applied for every implanted device when the additional minimum dataset is defined.
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- Marina Torre
- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Centro Nazionale di Epidemiologia, Sorveglianza e Promozione della Salute, Roma - Gruppo di Lavoro Ortopedia Basata su prove di Efficacia (GLOBE), Roma
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- Artrogruppo, Casa di Cura San Feliciano, Roma - Gruppo di Lavoro Ortopedia Basata su prove di Efficacia (GLOBE), Roma
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Arena F, Romanini E, Rosi E, Salomone C, Tucci G, Pempinello C, Fantoni M. The role of dalbavancin in the multi-disciplinary management of wound infections in orthopaedic surgery. J Chemother 2017; 30:131-139. [DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2017.1404277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Fabio Arena
- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Firenze, Italy
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- Reparto MIOA-MIOS, Ospedale S.M. Misericordia, Albenga, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ospedale S. Giuseppe, Albano L., Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology. S. Giovanni Bosco Hospital, ASL Napoli 1, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto di Clinica delle Malattie Infettive, Università Cattolica S. Cuore, Roma, Italy
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Torre M, Romanini E, Zanoli G, Carrani E, Luzi I, Leone L, Bellino S. Monitoring Outcome of Joint Arthroplasty in Italy: Implementation of the National Registry. Joints 2017; 5:70-78. [PMID: 29114634 PMCID: PMC5672872 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1603899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Purpose
Arthroplasty registries have an important role in improving outcomes in joint surgery. As the demand for joint arthroplasty continues to increase, growing attention is being paid to the establishment of national registries, which contribute to the enhancement of the quality of patients' care. Indeed, providing postmarketing surveillance data in terms of safety and effectiveness of medical devices, registries contribute to the best orthopaedic practice and support public health decision making. In this context, a project aimed at implementing a national arthroplasty registry in Italy has appeared to be essential, and the activities performed in the last years have consolidated data collection of hip and knee replacements.
Methods
Based on a close cooperation among public health institutions, clinicians, and involved stakeholders, the architecture of the registry is built on three pillars: (1) data collected using Hospital Discharge Records (HDRs) integrated by an additional dataset, (2) implants identified and characterized in a dedicated medical devices library, and (3) a federation of regional registries coordinated by a public health institution, the Italian National Institute of Health.
Results
Besides the organizational structure, statistical analyses on joint arthroplasty from national HDR database (2001–2014) and Italian registry data (2014) are presented. Currently, the institutions participating in the registry on a voluntary basis show 80% of completeness for hip and 58% for knee, and represent approximately 18% of the national volume.
Conclusion
To make data collection effective, participation should be mandatory and ruled by a national law.
Level of Study
Level III, observational analytic study.
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- Marina Torre
- National Center for Clinical Excellence, Healthcare Quality & Safety, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ortopedia, Casa di Cura Santa Maria Maddalena, Occhiobello (RO), Italy
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- National Center for Clinical Excellence, Healthcare Quality & Safety, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- National Center for Clinical Excellence, Healthcare Quality & Safety, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- National Center of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Promotion, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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Exacoustos C, Tiberio F, Szabolcs B, Romeo V, Romanini E, Zupi E. Can Tubal Flushing With Hysterosalpingo-Foam Sonography (HyFoSy) Media Increase Women's Chances of Pregnancy? J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2015; 22:S238. [PMID: 27679149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- C Exacoustos
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina Rome, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Policlinico P Giaccone University of Study of Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina Rome, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina Rome, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Fatebefratelli Isola Tiberina Rome, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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Della Rocca G, Danelli G, Randelli F, Romanini E, Biggi F, Laurora NR, Imberti D, Palaretti G, Prisco D. II Italian intersociety consensus statement on antithrombotic prophylaxis in orthopedics and traumatology. Minerva Anestesiol 2013; 79:778-792. [PMID: 23511358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Pharmacological prophylaxis for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a worldwide established procedure in hip and knee replacement surgery, as well as in the treatment of femoral neck fractures, but few data exist to its regard in other fields of orthopedics and traumatology. Indeed, no guidelines or recommendations are available in the literature, except for a limited number of weak statements about knee arthroscopy and lower limb fractures. The present paper represents the first multidisciplinary effort to provide suggestions on the prophylaxis of VTE in the remaining fields of orthopedic surgery (minor orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma). The Italian Society for Studies on Hemostasis and Thrombosis (SISET), the Italian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SIOT) and the association of Orthopedic Traumatology of Italian Hospitals (OTODI) together with the Italian Society of Anesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care (SIAARTI) and the Italian Society of General Medicine (SIMG) have set down quick and easy suggestions for VTE prophylaxis in a number of surgical conditions for which only scarce evidence is available. This inter-society consensus statement aims at simplifying the approach to VTE prophylaxis in the single patient with the goal of improving its clinical application.
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- G Della Rocca
- Clinica di Anestesia e Rianimazione, University of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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Randelli F, Romanini E, Biggi F, Danelli G, Della Rocca G, Laurora NR, Imberti D, Palareti G, Prisco D. II Italian intersociety consensus statement on antithrombotic prophylaxis in orthopaedics and traumatology: arthroscopy, traumatology, leg immobilization, minor orthopaedic procedures and spine surgery. J Orthop Traumatol 2013; 14:1-13. [PMID: 23224149 PMCID: PMC3585990 DOI: 10.1007/s10195-012-0214-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2012] [Accepted: 11/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Pharmacological prophylaxis for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a worldwide established procedure in hip and knee replacement surgery, as well as in the treatment of femoral neck fractures, but few data exist in other fields of orthopaedics and traumatology. Thus, no guidelines or recommendations are available in the literature except for a limited number of weak statements about knee arthroscopy and lower limb fractures. In any case, none of them are a multidisciplinary effort as the one here presented. The Italian Society for Studies on Haemostasis and Thrombosis (SISET), the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SIOT), the Association of Orthopaedic Traumatology of Italian Hospitals (OTODI), together with the Italian Society of Anesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care (SIAARTI) and the Italian Society of General Medicine (SIMG) have set down easy and quick suggestions for VTE prophylaxis in a number of surgical conditions for which only scarce evidence is available. This inter-society consensus statement aims at simplifying the approach to VTE prophylaxis in the single patient with the goal to improve its clinical application.
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- F. Randelli
- Dipartimento di Ortopedia e Traumatologia V, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato, S. Donato Milanese, MI Italy
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- Divisione di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Casa di Cura San Feliciano, Rome, Italy
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- UOA Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Ospedale S. Martino, Belluno, Italy
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- UO Anestesia Analgesia e Medicina Perioperatoria, Azienda Istituti Ospitalieri di Cremona, Cremona, Italy
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- Anestesia e Rianimazione, Università degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy
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- UO di Medicina Interna, Centro Emostasi e Trombosi, Ospedale Civile di Piacenza, Piacenza, Italy
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- UO Angiologia e Malattie della Coagulazione, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- SOD Patologia Medica, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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Aprile I, Rizzo RS, Romanini E, De Santis F, Marsan S, Rinaldi G, Padua L. Group rehabilitation versus individual rehabilitation following knee and hip replacement: a pilot study with randomized, single-blind, cross-over design. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2011; 47:551-559. [PMID: 21666574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND In recent years a vast literature has been dedicated to cost effectiveness analysis. In the rehabilitation field, the search for less costly forms of treatment is an area under intense discussion by the rehabilitation scientific community. Group rehabilitation programs for some pathological conditions could permit better allocation of economic resources, but few studies evaluated the efficacy of group physiotherapy as opposed to individual physiotherapy. AIM The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of group rehabilitation (GrpR) with individual rehabilitation (IndR) for inpatients that have undergone knee and hip replacement. Design. This is a pilot study with randomized, single-blind, cross-over design. SETTING Inpatients Physiotherapy Department of Don Gnocchi Foundation. METHODS Clinical disability evaluation (JOASH, IKS, DI) and patient-oriented assessment (SF-36, WOMAC and VAS) were performed on 27 patients undergoing a physical therapy program after knee or hip replacement. Patients having partial weight-bearing postoperatively (about 50% of the total) and a range of motion >50% of the total in the joint replaced were included and then randomized (T0) in two intervention programs: GrpR/IndR - who performed GrpR for 15 days (T1), followed by the IndR for 15 days (T2); and IndR/GrpR - who performed the IndR for 15 days (T1), followed by GrpR for 15 days (T2). RESULTS Comparing the changes from baseline T1-T0 and T2-T1 separately in the two groups most outcomes showed no significant difference. CONCLUSION This pilot trial suggests that the group rehabilitation program is just as efficient as the individual rehabilitation for inpatients that have undergone knee and hip replacement and are able to weight-bear postoperatively. A potential benefit of group-based therapy is that it is less resource intensive.
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- I Aprile
- Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus Foundation, Rome, Italy.
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Torre M, del Prever EB, Costa L, Romanini E, Masciocchi M, Manno V. [Innovative materials in orthopaedics: the crosslinked polyethylene (XPE)]. Ann Ig 2011; 23:81-90. [PMID: 21736010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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More than 150.000 hip and knee arthroplasties are performed every year in Italy. More than 50% of the patients receive a polyethylene component (Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene, UHMWPE). Polyethylene abrasive wear induces over time in vivo a foreign-body response and consequently osteolysis, pain and need of implant revision. Furthermore, oxidative wear due to gamma-rays sterilization caused in the '90ies several and severe failures. To solve these problems, since then, the orthopaedics research has been addressed to: 1) develop new cross linked polyethylene with a higher molecular mass than UHMWPE and, consequently, a higher abrasive wear resistance; 2) avoid the oxidative wear induced by gamma-rays sterilization, by using other sterilization methods and by stabilizing UHMWPE by means of antioxidants such as Vitamin E. According to the most recent studies, performed on limited cohorts and mostly funded by manufacturers, cross linked polyethylene shows a better abrasive wear resistance if compared to the conventional polyethylene but no significant differences have been detected in the clinical outcomes. Clinical follow up of Vitamin E stabilized PE are not yet available. The organization of national arthroplasties registries, able to trace and characterize the implanted devices and based on the whole patients population, will facilitate the early detection of devices that show a performance inferior than the expected one. In Italy, the National Institute of Health has been entrusted by the Ministry of Health to organize the national arthroplasty registry.
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- M Torre
- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Centro Nazionale di Epidemiologia Sorveglianza e Promozione della Salute, Roma.
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Romanini E, D'Angelo F, De Masi S, Adriani E, Magaletti M, Lacorte E, Laricchiuta P, Sagliocca L, Morciano C, Mele A. Graft selection in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Orthop Traumatol 2010; 11:211-9. [PMID: 21181226 PMCID: PMC3014473 DOI: 10.1007/s10195-010-0124-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2009] [Accepted: 11/16/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgical reconstruction is performed with the use of an autogenic, allogenic or synthetic graft. The document issued by the Italian National Guidelines System (SNLG, Sistema Nazionale Linee Guida) at the National Institute of Health aims to guide orthopaedic surgeons in selecting the optimal graft for ACL reconstruction using an evidence-based approach. Materials and methods A monodisciplinary panel was formed to define a restricted number of clinical questions, develop specific search strategies and critically appraise the literature using the grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) method. The final draft was shared by the panel and then sent to four external referees to assess its readability and clarity, its clinical relevance and the feasibility of recommendations. Results Autograft shows moderate superiority compared with allograft, in relation to the relevant outcomes and the quality of selected evidence, after an appropriate risk–benefit assessment. Allograft shows higher failure rate and higher risk of infection. The panel recommends use of autografts; patellar tendon should be the first choice, due to its higher stability, while use of hamstring is indicated for subjects for whom knee pain can represent a particular problem (e.g., some categories of workers). Conclusions Autograft shows better performance compared with allograft and no significant heterogeneity in relation to relevant outcomes. The GRADE method allowed collation of all the information needed to draw up the recommendations, and to highlight the core points for discussion.
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- Emilio Romanini
- GLOBE, Gruppo di Lavoro Ortopedia Basata su Prove di Efficacia, Rome, Italy.
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Schnitzler syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by monoclonal IgM gammopathy, urticaria, recurrent fever, evidence of inflammation, bone pain, and arthralgia. We present the case of a patient affected by Schnitzler syndrome who developed Della Valle type C heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty. A relationship between the underlying syndrome and the considerable heterotopic ossification observed is compatible with the patient's clinical history and incidental findings. We suggest prophylaxis against heterotopic ossification when performing hip arthroplasty on patients with Schnitzler syndrome.
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Migliore A, Perrini MR, Romanini E, Fella D, Cavallo A, Cerbo M, Jefferson T. Comparison of the performance of hip implants with data from different arthroplasty registers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 91:1545-9. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.91b12.22692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study evaluated the feasibility of using published data from more than one register to define the performance of different hip implants. In order to obtain estimates of performance for specific types of hip system from different register, we analysed data from the annual reports of five national and one Italian regional register. We extracted the number of implants and rates of implant survival at different periods of follow-up. Our aim was to assess whether estimates of cumulative survival rate were comparable with data from registers from different countries, and our conclusion was that such a comparison could only be performed incompletely.
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- A. Migliore
- Agenzia Nazionale per io servizi sanitari regionali, Sez. ISS - Innovazione, Sperimantazione e Sviluppo, via Puglie, 23 - 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Agenzia Nazionale per io servizi sanitari regionali, Sez. ISS - Innovazione, Sperimantazione e Sviluppo, via Puglie, 23 - 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Gruppo di Lavoro di Ortopedia Basata sulle prove di Efficacia, via Nicola Martelli, 3-00197, Rome, Italy
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- Agenzia Nazionale per io servizi sanitari regionali, Sez. ISS - Innovazione, Sperimantazione e Sviluppo, via Puglie, 23 - 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Agenzia Nazionale per io servizi sanitari regionali, Sez. ISS - Innovazione, Sperimantazione e Sviluppo, via Puglie, 23 - 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Agenzia Nazionale per io servizi sanitari regionali, Sez. ISS - Innovazione, Sperimantazione e Sviluppo, via Puglie, 23 - 00197 Rome, Italy
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- Agenzia Nazionale per io servizi sanitari regionali, Sez. ISS - Innovazione, Sperimantazione e Sviluppo, via Puglie, 23 - 00197 Rome, Italy
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Romanini E, Manno V, Conti S, Baglio G, Di Gennaro S, Masciocchi M, Torre M. [Interregional mobility for total knee arthroplasty]. Ann Ig 2009; 21:329-336. [PMID: 19798909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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45.049 primary total knee replacements were performed in Italy in 2005, with large distribution all over the country. However referral to centers of excellence far from the area of residency is still common with massive interregional mobility. Aim of this study is to define this issue both in quantitative and qualitative terms. For the timeframe 2001-2005 the SDO database was used to calculate the number of discharges of both residents and non residents for each Region and for each year and the ability of each region to attract patients from other regions or the tendency of the resident population to migrate. Only 8 Regions present an attraction index better than the escape index. Among those 4 are located in the North of Italy, 2 in the Center and 2 in the South. Migration from the North or Center to the South was never observed. Interregional mobility for knee replacement is noteworthy. Such phenomenon is comparable to migration for other major procedures, especially the steady tendency of a south to north mobility. An accurate analysis of potential causes of migration as well as the empowering of southern and central centers is needed.
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Sperati F, Agabiti N, Picconi O, Pancioni T, Sperati A, Romanini E, Cardo S, Guasticchi G. [Epidemiology of femur fracture and characteristics of hospital care in Lazio]. Ann Ig 2007; 19:49-61. [PMID: 17405512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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UNLABELLED We aimed at describing the epidemiology of femur fracture in elderly hospitalized for femur fracture in Lazio (Italy), and evaluating the association between patient's and hospital characteristics on in-hospital mortality. We conducted a population- and hospital-based study (Lazio region: 5.233.233 inhabitants) among people 65+ years aged. SOURCE OF DATA regional hospital register 2002-2003; ICD-9-CM codes for patients' selection 820 e 821. Direct standardization (rate x 1000) and logistic regression analysis (OR, 95% CI) were performed. Overall hospitalization rate in elderly was 7.5%o (10.l%o females vs. 3.9%0 males). 12.033 patients with femur fractures were enrolled in the study period; 21,6% were not treated surgically: in comparison with those who underwent surgery, they were males, residents out of Rome, older and with worst health status. In-hospital mortality rate was 7,97%. In-hospital mortality determinants were: male gender (OR=0.56), older age (85+, OR=3.30), living out of Rome (OR=0.50), comorbidities (Charlson 'index 3: OR=4.44), "others and unspecified parts of femur" as site of fracture (OR=1.84), admission to a private hospital (OR=O. 79) and a surgical treatment (OR=0.20). In conclusion, this study showed the effect of selected individual characteristics on in hospital mortality and suggested a role of early surgical treatment and access to private sector. Regional hospital information systems represent useful tools to address epidemiological impact of hip fracture and its health care resources utilization.
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- F Sperati
- Facoltutà di Scienze Statistiche, Universittà degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.
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Lupparelli S, Calvisi V, Romanini E. A comparison of bone-patellar tendon-bone and bone-hamstring tendon-bone autografts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2006; 34:1699; author reply 1699-1700. [PMID: 16980521 DOI: 10.1177/0363546506293649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Romanini E, Lupparelli S. "Metal-on-metal total hip replacement. What does the literature say?". J Arthroplasty 2005; 20:821; author reply 822-3. [PMID: 16139725 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2005.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Padua R, Bondi R, Ceccarelli E, Bondi L, Romanini E, Zanoli G, Campi S. Italian version of the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form: cross-cultural adaptation and validation. Arthroscopy 2004; 20:819-23. [PMID: 15483542 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2004.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Patient-oriented measures, represented by self-administered questionnaires, have become an important aspect of clinical outcome assessment. To be used with different language groups and in different countries, questionnaires must be translated and adapted to new cultural characteristics, and then validated by a widely accepted process to evaluate reliability and validity, fundamental characteristics for each measure. The aim of the study was to perform the cross-cultural adaptation and to assess the reliability and validity of the Italian version of the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee Form. TYPE OF STUDY A cross-cultural adaptation and cross-sectional study of a sample of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with a subsample followed up prospectively for retest reliability. METHODS The IKDC Subjective Knee Form was culturally adapted for Italian-speaking people, following the simplified Guillemin criteria. Reliability and validity were assessed in a cross-sectional study of 50 consecutive patients undergoing ACL reconstruction. A subsample of 20 patients was followed up prospectively for retest reliability. RESULTS The results were compared with other validated patient-oriented measures. The principal IKDC scale showed a high correlation with other patient-oriented measures as hypothesized, and it also showed good values with regard to reproducibility, consistency, and validity, compared with the versions of IKDC published in other languages. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that the evaluation capacities of the IKDC Italian version are equivalent to those of other language versions of the IKDC. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Roberto Padua
- Orthopedics Department, San Giacomo Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Romanini E. [Medicine in Internet: Yahoo! Salute is born]. Recenti Prog Med 2003; 94:417-20. [PMID: 14619186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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- Emilio Romanini
- Gruppo di Lavoro per l'Ortopedia Basata sulle prove d'Efficacia (GLOBE), Roma
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Padua R, Zanoli G, Ceccarelli E, Romanini E, Bondì R, Campi A. The Italian version of the Oxford 12-item Knee Questionnaire-cross-cultural adaptation and validation. Int Orthop 2003; 27:214-6. [PMID: 12679892 PMCID: PMC3458486 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-003-0453-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Questionnaires must be translated and adapted to suit the cultural characteristics of different countries with different languages; they then need to be validated using a standard process. This was done for the Italian version of the Oxford Knee Questionnaire (OKQ), and its reliability and validity were assessed in a cross-sectional study of 50 consecutive patients referred for gonarthrosis and whose knees were replaced. A "subsample" of 20 patients was assessed prospectively to confirm the reliability of the Italian version, and these results were then compared with other clinical studies. The Italian OKQ scale correlated well with other clinical studies and also showed good results with regard to reproducibility, consistency, and validity when compared to the other published versions of the OKQ.
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- R Padua
- Orthopedic Department, San Giacomo Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Padua R, Padua L, Ceccarelli E, Romanini E, Zanoli G, Amadio PC, Campi A. Italian version of the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation. J Hand Surg Br 2003; 28:179-86. [PMID: 12631494 DOI: 10.1016/s0266-7681(02)00303-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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An Italian version of the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire has been devised and its reliability and validity have been assessed in a cross-sectional study of 108 consecutive patients with upper extremity pathologies. A sub-sample of 30 patients was used to assess re-test reliability. The principal DASH scale showed a high correlation with other patient-oriented measures and demonstrated good reproducibility, consistency and validity, which were similar to those for other languages' versions of DASH. These findings suggest that the evaluation capacities of the Italian DASH are equivalent to those of other language versions of the DASH.
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- R Padua
- Orthopedics Department, San Giacomo Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Zanoli G, Strömqvist B, Jönsson B, Padua R, Romanini E. Pain in low-back pain. Problems in measuring outcomes in musculoskeletal disorders. Acta Orthop Scand Suppl 2002; 73:54-7. [PMID: 12545666 DOI: 10.1080/000164702760379576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Gustavo Zanoli
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Ferrara, Arcispedale S. Anna, 44100 Ferrara, Italy.
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- G Zanoli
- Clinica Ortopedica, Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Arcispedale S. Anna, 44100 Ferrara, Italy.
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This article reviews the functional anatomy, pathophysiology, and overall management of overuse injuries of the extensor mechanism in athletes.
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- Alfredo Schiavone Panni
- Istituto Specialistico Ortopedico, Centro di Traumatologia dello Sport, via Guido d'Arezzo 6A, 00198 Rome, Italy.
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Padua R, Padua L, Ceccarelli E, Romanini E, Zanoli G, Bondì R, Campi A. Italian version of the Roland Disability Questionnaire, specific for low back pain: cross-cultural adaptation and validation. Eur Spine J 2002; 11:126-9. [PMID: 11956918 PMCID: PMC3610499 DOI: 10.1007/s005860100262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2000] [Revised: 01/13/2001] [Accepted: 01/31/2001] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Over the last 10 years, patient-oriented evaluations using questionnaires have become an important aspect of clinical spinal outcome studies. Any questionnaire must be translated and culturally adapted in order to be used with different language groups, and the translated version must then be evaluated for reliability and validity, which are fundamental attributes of any measurement tool. The Roland Disability Questionnaire, a low back pain disease-specific tool, was submitted to translation into Italian and to cross-cultural adaptation following the Guillemin criteria. It was then validated on 70 patients (37 male and 33 female; mean age 58, range: 28-67) suffering from low back pain as assessed by clinical examination, imaging and also electromyography in cases of suspected neurological impairment. The test-retest reliability, assessed with intraclass correlation, was 0.92 and the internal consistency reached a Cronbach's alpha of 0.82. The Italian version of the Roland Disability Questionnaire satisfied the validation criteria, showing characteristics of reliability and validity similar to previously published versions translated and adapted for other countries.
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- R Padua
- via P.S. Mancini 2, 00196 Rome, Italy.
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Fornaroli F, Manfredi M, Bacchini PL, Romanini E, Torroni F, Bizzarri B, Cicero C, Ubaldi A, De'Angelis GL. [Digestive endoscopy in neonates. Personal experience]. Acta Biomed Ateneo Parmense 2001; 71 Suppl 1:651-6. [PMID: 11424823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is actually considered an essential diagnostic and therapeutic technique both in pediatrician and in newborn infants. At the moment upper GI endoscopy in neonatal age allows to explore the esophagus, stomach and duodenum; instead lower GI endoscopy easily reaches sigmoid-colon junction. The exploration of other distal parts of bowel is more difficult and with more risks. Therefore it has to be make only if it is necessary. In the newborn this exam should be so fast not to require premedication. In our study, we considered every neonatal patient who underwent GI endoscopy at the "Digestive Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Service of Pediatric Clinic-University of Parma" (from September 1983 to June 2000). We considered two groups of patients: first group: early neonatal age (0-14 days) second group: late neonatal age (15-28 days). We made 127 endoscopies: 112 of these were upper GI. The most frequent symptoms that babies showed and indicated upper GI endoscopy were reflux and/or vomiting (86%). Upper operative GI endoscopies included also 7 esophageal dilatations. The lower GI endoscopies were 15 and in all the cases the indication was intestinal bleeding. We conclude that the GI endoscopy in the neonates shows a diagnostic sensibility and specificity really high and for sure better than the radiology for mucosal lesions. Also GI endoscopy can be not only a very precious diagnostic instrument but also therapeutic in neonatal disease. Considering the age of the little patients, it is very important that only endoscopists with large experience use this technique.
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- F Fornaroli
- Istituto Policattedra di Pediatria, Servizio di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia digestiva via Gramsci 14, 43100 Parma
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Manfredi M, Fornaroli F, Bacchini PL, Romanini E, Esposito G, Torroni F, Lombardi M, Ferzetti A, de' Angelis GL. [Digestive endoscopy in children]. Acta Biomed Ateneo Parmense 2001; 71:19-25. [PMID: 11424609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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Also in the pediatric population the digestive endoscopy became, at this point, a very good diagnostic and operative technique largement used. The endoscopy can explore the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, duodenum and jejunum) and can investigate the colon and the terminal ileum regarding the lower gastrointestinal tract. Principally, the operative endoscopy concerns emostasis of gastrointestinal bleeding, polipectomy, extraction of foreign bodies, and intestinal dilatations. The patients population submitted to this investigation by now is very wide thanks to the modernization of the instruments and at specialization of gastroenterologist pediatricians: range from newborn, to childhood, adolescence and young adults. The gastroenterologist pediatricians specialization associated to a routine use of amnemonic drugs (benzodiazepine) reduced at the minimum the invasivity of endoscopy; this technique can be considered a good safe procedure and free of important physical and psychic side effects for the young patient.
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- M Manfredi
- Servizio di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva, Istituto Policattedra di Pediatria Università degli Studi di Parma
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Benedetti Panici P, Angioli R, Cutillo G, Muzii L, Congiu M, Zullo M, Romanini E, Manci N, Crocè C. Integrated therapies for locally advanced cervical carcinoma. Tumori 2001; 87:S23-4. [PMID: 11765205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Padua R, Padua L, Ceccarelli E, Romanini E, Bondì R, Zanoli G, Campi A. Cross-cultural adaptation of the lumbar North American Spine Society questionnaire for Italian-speaking patients with lumbar spinal disease. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2001; 26:E344-7. [PMID: 11474366 DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200108010-00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A cross-cultural adaptation and cross-sectional study of a sample of lumbar spine patients, with a subsample followed prospectively for retest reliability. OBJECTIVES To assess the Italian version instrument reliability and validity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The orthopaedic outcome measurements have been usually focused on objective parameters as radiograph measures or other technical aspects. However, these parameters are weakly related with outcomes that are more relevant to patients as functional status and symptoms. In the last ten years, the patient-oriented measures have become an important aspect of spinal clinical outcome evaluation. The most common instruments to assess patient perspective are self-administered questionnaires that must be validated by a widely accepted process to evaluate reliability and validity, which are fundamental for every instrumental measure. METHODS The North American Spine Society (NASS) questionnaire was culturally adapted for Italian-speaking people following the Guillemin criteria. The Italian version was tested on 74 consecutive patients who were referred to the authors' department and suffered from low back pain with leg irradiation. The results were compared with other validated patient-oriented measures. Forty-eight-hour retests were performed on a subsample of 45 patients. RESULTS The questionnaire was favorably accepted by patients. The lumbar spine pain and disability and neurogenic symptoms subscales showed a high correlation with other patient-oriented measures, as hypothesized, and it also showed good values on test-retest. CONCLUSIONS The questionnaire should be considered for patient health status monitoring and for clinical trials.
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- R Padua
- Institute of Orthopedics, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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Padua R, Padua S, Aulisa L, Ceccarelli E, Padua L, Romanini E, Zanoli G, Campi A. Patient outcomes after Harrington instrumentation for idiopathic scoliosis: a 15- to 28-year evaluation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2001; 26:1268-73. [PMID: 11389396 DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200106010-00019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study was performed, using the Short Form-36 Health Survey and the Roland and Morris Disability Questionnaire, to investigate patient outcomes after fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using Harrington rod instrumentation. OBJECTIVE To evaluate health-related quality of life and low back pain in a long-term follow-up study of surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The commonly accepted surgical treatment for idiopathic evolutive scoliosis is vertebral fusion. It has been suggested that this procedure may cause low back pain and a poor quality of life over the long term. Outcome measures after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis have focused mainly on objective parameters such as radiographic measures. However, this information has proved to be correlated only weakly with outcomes that are more relevant to patients, such as functional status and symptoms. Until recently, only a few long-term outcome studies have used standardized and validated patient-oriented tools to evaluate surgically treated patients with scoliosis. METHODS In this study, 70 patients treated with a standard Harrington technique were recontacted and evaluated by means of self-administered questionnaires (Short Form-36 Health Survey and Roland and Morris Disability, clinical examination, and radiographic analysis. Preoperative and follow-up radiographic findings were registered. Relations between radiographic and patient-oriented data were evaluated. RESULTS A comparison between the current sample and the Italian age-matched normative data for the Short Form-36 Health Survey showed them to have a similar pattern. Findings showed the patient-oriented outcome to be correlated inversely with the extension of vertebral fusion and the preoperative Cobb angle. CONCLUSION Long-term follow-up evaluation of Harrington rod fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis showed no important impairment of health-related quality of life, as measured by patient-oriented evaluation.
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- R Padua
- Department of Orthopedics, San Giocoma Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Caffarelli C, Cavagni G, Romanini E, Caruana P, de Angelis G. Duodenal IgE-positive cells and elimination diet responsiveness in children with atopic dermatitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2001; 86:665-70. [PMID: 11428740 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)62296-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parameters for identifying eczematous children who could respond to an elimination diet are needed. In children with food allergy, duodenal IgE-containing cells are enhanced. OBJECTIVE To determine the presence of duodenal mucosal IgE-positive cells in atopic dermatitis and to determine whether duodenal IgE-positive cells may identify eczematous children who will benefit from an elimination diet. METHODS Thirty-one children with severe eczema underwent gastrointestinal endoscopy because of gastrointestinal symptoms and were treated with an elimination diet. A clinical score to skin lesions was given before and after diet. All subjects were skin-prick tested with food antigens and aeroallergens. Serum IgE levels were measured. Duodenal IgE-positive cells were investigated in 18 control subjects and in all eczematous children before diet. RESULTS The number of duodenal IgE-positive cells in children with atopic dermatitis was significantly increased compared with that of control group (P < 0.001). Nineteen (61%) eczematous children improved on a few food diet. Diet-responsive children had significantly higher IgE-positive cells compared with both nondiet-responsive and controls. Positive predictive accuracy of duodenal IgE-positive cells was poor, whereas negative predictive accuracy was high at the cutoff level of 50 IgE-positive cells/10 visual fields. Diagnostic accuracy both of SPT reactions with foods and of food-specific serum IgE antibodies was poor. CONCLUSIONS An intestinal IgE-mediated reaction occurred in children with severe atopic dermatitis who underwent intestinal endoscopy because of gastrointestinal symptoms. In these eczematous children, the number of IgE-positive cells in the duodenal mucosa might be helpful for excluding a positive response to the elimination diet.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Parma, Italy.
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