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Balato G, Festa E, Ascione T, Smeraglia F, Cozzolino A, Mariconda M. Articulating spacers in elderly patients affected by periprosthetic knee infection: clinical findings and outcome. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26:78-83. [PMID: 36448859 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202211_30285] [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 Although the two-stage technique is a validated strategy in periprosthetic joint infections, there is a lack of data on the patients' clinical outcomes after the spacer placement. This study aims at evaluating the quality of life, joint function, and pain in patients over 70 years affected by periprosthetic joint infection treated with a two-stage exchange using metal on polyethylene spacers. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a follow-up study to evaluate the quality of life and functionality of consecutive patients over 70 years treated for PJI at our institution using a validated assessment set including the Western Ontario and Mac Master University (WOMAC) score, Knee Society Score (KSS), numerical rating scale (NRS). Knee Range of Movement (ROM) before and after the surgery was also analyzed. RESULTS Forty-five patients with a mean age of 76 ± 5.3 years were included. Coagulase-negative staphylococci were the most isolated microorganisms. In the preoperative study group, the WOMAC score was 48.4 ± 18.9, and the KSS objective and functional scores were 37.6 ± 17.3 and 27.6 ± 22.3, respectively. NRS was 7.3 ± 1.8. After three months of follow-up, we found better results than preoperative clinical evaluation. We retrieved similar results comparing our post-operative PROMS (WOMAC and KSS scores) with published thresholds for treatment success two months after primary total knee arthroplasty. The infection eradication rate was 87%. CONCLUSIONS The two-stage technique confirmed its efficacy in the treatment of PJI. Patients over 70 years who had undergone the first stage of the two-stage technique for PJI showed a good quality of life and knee function.
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- G Balato
- Department of Public Health, Orthopedic Unit, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy.
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Balato G, Palladino R, Montella E, Diana L, Coviello A, Festa E, Iervolino A, Rubba F, Mariconda M, Triassi M. A training ground Lay out improves rehabilitation after trauma surgery: A Fast Track Policy. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.011] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Fracture patients are frail and have high mortality. We investigated whether introducing a fast-track strategy during post-surgery care and including early rehabilitation protocols may shorten the length of hospital stay (LOS) while improving the overall clinical effectiveness. A training ground was built inside the inpatient area dedicated to trauma settings. Usual postoperative care consists of immobilization during the first day, but patients may start rehabilitation earlier, 24 hours after the surgical procedure, with a fast-track strategy. In general, gait speed, step length, and self-assessment in terms of mobility improve significantly in the first six postoperative weeks in fracture patients. As delayed postoperative mobility during hospitalization was observed, the established training ground may help with this concern. The expert physiotherapist may contribute to ameliorating the indicators showing great potential in postoperative rehabilitation regardless of fracture pattern. The primary outcome was postoperative physical functioning. Secondary outcomes included the patient’s assessment of therapeutic effect (overall improvement), perceived pain intensity, health services utilization, treatment side effects, and adverse events. Data were analyzed by univariate analysis and binary logistic regression showing a reduction of LOS of almost three days. Further, the optimized hip fracture program reduced the rate of in-hospital postoperative complications and mortality. Adding to the schedule, some PROMPTS (Patient-reported outcome measures) could further integrate the patient empowerment perspective into the quality set of values. For this reason, ‘fast track’ may define a crucial policy able to guarantee rapid rehabilitation, becoming a key factor to achieving a good clinical effect. Fast-track rehabilitation facilitates a shortened hospital stay and cost-saving and can be used to optimize the patient’s condition before admission to a rehabilitation facility
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• Early rehabilitation protocols may shorten the length of hospital stay (LOS) while improving the overall clinical effectiveness.
• Human factors and patients empowerments may help.
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- G Balato
- Othopedics Surgery Units, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- Public Health Department, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- Public Health Department, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- Othopedics Surgery Units, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- Othopedics Surgery Units, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- Othopedics Surgery Units, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- University Hospital, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- Public Health Department, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- Othopedics Surgery Units, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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- Othopedics Surgery Units, AOU Federico II , Naples, Italy
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Ascione T, Balato G, Mariconda M, Rosa D, Rizzo M, Pagliano P. Post-arthroscopic septic arthritis of the knee. Analysis of the outcome after treatment in a case series and systematic literature review. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2020; 23:76-85. [PMID: 30977874 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201904_17477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to review the characteristics of patients with septic arthritis after ACL reconstruction comparing our results with those deriving from the literature review. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with suspected post arthroscopic septic arthritis of the knee occurring within 6 months after surgery were evaluated to be included in the investigation. Septic arthritis was defined by i) clinical evidence; ii) laboratory investigations; iii) synovial fluid leukocyte count of more than 2,5 x 104/μL or positive cultures obtained by synovial fluid aspirate. RESULTS Thirty-nine patients (median age 25 years, range 17-42) with septic arthritis following ACL reconstruction were enrolled. Staphylococci were the main bacteria identified. Resolution within 4 weeks of local signs was observed more frequently in those receiving arthroscopic debridement and synovectomy coupled with antibiotic therapy (18/21 vs. 9/18, p<0.05). Fever was present in 33 (85%) cases. Fever disappearance and CRP normalization within 4 weeks were reported more frequently in patients receiving intravenous antibiotics (17/20 vs. 9/19, p<0.05). Similar findings were retrieved by literature analysis. CONCLUSIONS An intravenous antibiotic therapy with surgical debridement is the first-line treatment for septic arthritis. Staphylococci are the main causative agents, justifying an empiric therapeutic approach with an anti-MRSA agent and cephalosporin.
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- T Ascione
- Department of Infectious Diseases, D. Cotugno Hospital, AORN Dei Colli, Naples, Italy.
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Ascione T, Balato G, Mariconda M, Fantoni M, Giovannenze F, Pagliano P. Clinical and prognostic features of prosthetic joint infections caused by Enterococcus spp. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2020; 23:59-64. [PMID: 30977872 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201904_17475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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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OBJECTIVE Pathogens colonizing the intestinal or urinary tract such as enterococci or Gram-negative bacilli can cause prosthetic joint infection (PJI). PATIENTS AND METHODS PJI undergoing 2-stage exchange, referred to the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Cotugno Hospital of Naples and the Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli of Rome over a 7-year period (2009-2015) for Infectious Diseases (ID) consultation were included. Demographic data, detailed information about previous or underlying diseases, findings of the clinical examination, and results of laboratory investigations were analyzed. The cure was defined by the disappearance of clinical, laboratory, and radiological evidence of PJI 96 week after the discontinuation of antibiotic treatment. RESULTS Thirty-one cases of PJI sustained by Enterococci were included (16 early infections, 13 delayed infections, and 2 late infections). Median age was 73 years (range 39-83), 39% were males. Comorbidities related to an increased risk of infection were reported in 17 (55%) cases. Joint pain interfering with daily living was reported in 27 (87%) cases, fever in 7 with early infection and in no case with delayed or late infection (7/17 vs. 0/14, Odds ratio undefined, p=0.01). Local inflammation and joint effusion were reported in 29 (93%) cases, sinus tract in 25 (81%). Enterococcus faecalis was the etiologic agent in 28 (90%) cases, E. faecium in 2 (6%), E. casseliflavus in 1 (3%). Eleven cases were polymicrobial. Favourable outcome was reported in 20 (65%) cases. Patients with comorbidities reported more frequently an unfavourable outcome (9/17 vs. 2/14, Odds ratio 6.7, 95% CI 1.1-39.8; p=0.06). CONCLUSIONS Comorbidities should arise the suspect of infection by enterococci. Associative protocols, considering drugs active against biofilm should be considered in the cases with enterococcal infection.
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- T Ascione
- Department of Infectious Diseases, AORN Dei Colli, Naples, Italy.
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Rizzo M, Russo AP, Guarino A, Izzo A, Mariconda M. A comparative study of combined intravenous and topical administration of tranexamic acid with topical tranexamic acid alone for blood loss reduction after primary uncemented total hip arthroplasty. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2020; 34:105-110. ADVANCES IN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES AND INFECTIONS-SOTIMI 2019. [PMID: 32856448] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of topical versus combined (intravenous + topical) tranexamic acid (TXA) to reduce perioperative blood loss after uncemented primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Seventy-five patients were randomized in three comparable experimental groups: 1) topical TXA (3 g in 50 ml of saline solution); 2) intravenous + topical TXA (3 g topical + 2 g in 100 ml of saline solution intravenously); 3) controls. Pre- and post-operative hemoglobin (Hb) levels and hematocrit (Hct) values along with the rate of blood transfusion in the 3 groups were compared. The intravenous + topical TXA group demonstrated higher Hb levels and Hct values at postoperative day one (Hb = p <0.05, Hct = p <0.001), postoperative day three (Hb = p <0.05, Hct = p <0.001), and discharge (Hct = p <0.01) compared to the control group. The intravenous + topical group had a lower transfusion rate compared to the control group (0% vs 20%, p = 0.014). With the numbers available, no difference in postoperative Hb level and transfusion rate emerged between topical TXA and control group.
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- M Rizzo
- Department of Public Health - Section of Orthopaedic Surgery - "Federico II" University - Naples, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health - Section of Orthopaedic Surgery - "Federico II" University - Naples, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health - Section of Orthopaedic Surgery - "Federico II" University - Naples, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health - Section of Orthopaedic Surgery - "Federico II" University - Naples, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health - Section of Orthopaedic Surgery - "Federico II" University - Naples, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Smeraglia F, Basso MA, Fonzone Caccese A, Bernasconi A, Mariconda M, Balato G. Volar distal radius vascularized bone graft vs non-vascularized bone graft: a prospective comparative study. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2020; 34:115-120. ADVANCES IN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES AND INFECTIONS-SOTIMI 2019. [PMID: 32856450] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The pseudoarthrosis (PSA) of scaphoid leads to alteration in load transfer in the wrist joint. Its treatment aims to achieve consolidation to improve clinical complaints and prevent post-traumatic arthritis. The indication for using vascularized bone grafts is still controversial. This prospective comparative study aimed to compare consolidation rate and time to healing of scaphoid PSA treated by volar distal radius vascularized bone graft vs non-vascularized iliac bone graft. Nine patients underwent vascularized grafting of scaphoid PSA. These patients were compared to a control group consisting of twelve patients treated with iliac crest-free bone graft. PSA consolidation was obtained in 8 of 9 patients (88%) and 9 of 12 patients (75%) in the study and control group, respectively. The difference in consolidation rate was not significant. Two of three patients with AVN of the proximal pole in the study group (66%) went to consolidation. In the control group no patient with AVN obtained bone consolidation. This difference almost reached statistical significance (p = 0.083). The mean time to consolidation was 8.6 weeks (range 8-11) and 11.7 weeks (range 10-16), respectively, in the study and control group. This difference was significant (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the distal radius vascularized graft led to satisfactory consolidation rate of PSA in the current study, even in cases of AVN of the proximal pole. Moreover, the vascularized bone graft resulted in shorter healing time compared to the non-vascularized graft.
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- F Smeraglia
- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- UOSD Chirurgia della Mano e dei nervi periferici, Ospedale dei Pellegrini, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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Balato G, Ascione T, De Franco C, De Matteo V, Verrazzo R, Smeraglia F, Rizzo M, Bernasconi A, Mariconda M. Blood loss and transfusion rate in patients undergoing two-stage exchange in infected total knee arthroplasty. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2020; 34:1-5. ADVANCES IN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES AND INFECTIONS-SOTIMI 2019. [PMID: 32856433] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two-stage exchange in infected total knee arthroplasty is a reliable technique, but it has a high rate of blood loss. The study aims to compare the pre-operative and post-operative haemoglobin levels, the rate of transfusion, and the blood loss in two-stage exchange. From July 2018 to July 2019, eighteen patients underwent two-stage exchange of their infected total knee arthroplasty. Local and systemic tranexamic acid was administered in both surgical stages. Calculated blood loss was 2246 mL (range 1528 - 2850) in the first stage and 2388 mL (1873 - 2829) during reimplantation, respectively. The corresponding transfusion rate was 55 % and 67%, respectively. With the numbers available, these differences were not significant. In conclusion, this study shows that the blood loss and transfusion rate are similar during the two stages of exchange knee arthroplasty for infection.
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- G Balato
- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Infectious Disease, AORN dei Colli, Cotugno Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Galasso O, De Gori M, Cerbasi S, Familiari F, Recano P, Balato G, Gasparini G, Mariconda M. Tantalum monoblock cups in total hip arthroplasty: clinical results and outcome predictors. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2018; 32:29-34. [PMID: 30644278] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study aims to report the minimum 2-year follow-up results of the tantalum monoblock cup in primary THA and to identify possible outcome predictors. Eighty-eight porous tantalum monoblock acetabular cup in primary THA were reviewed. The Harris Hip Score (HHS) and the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) were used for the evaluation of outcomes. Radiographic evaluation included acetabular component orientation, presence of bone gaps, radiolucent lines, new bone formation and heterotopic ossifications. After a mean follow-up of 55.4±19.5 months, no component revision was noted. The HHS improved from 43.6±14.6 to 88.3±8.4 (P less than 0.001). The mean physical domain of the SF-36 did not significantly differ from that of age-matched, healthy subjects (P=0.072); the mean mental component of the SF-36 was significantly higher than that of age-matched, healthy subjects (P less than 0.001). Negative determinants of postoperative HHS (total adjusted R2=0.328) using tantalum monoblock cups were age at surgery (R2=0.164, P less than 0.001), female sex (R2=0.103, P less than 0.001), and acetabular inclination (R2=0.084, P equals 0.003).
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- O Galasso
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "S. Francesco di Paola" Hospital, Paola, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Villa del Sole" Clinic, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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Balato G, Ascione T, Rosa D, Pagliano P, Solarino G, Moretti B, Mariconda M. RELEASE OF GENTAMICIN FROM CEMENT SPACERS IN TWO-STAGE PROCEDURES FOR HIP AND KNEE PROSTHETIC INFECTION: AN IN VIVO PHARMACOKINETIC STUDY WITH CLINICAL FOLLOW-UP. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2015; 29:63-72. [PMID: 27019271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Eighteen patients undergoing two-stage exchange arthroplasty for infected total hip or knee arthroplasty using gentamicin-loaded bone cement spacers (80g bone cement, 2 g gentamicin and 2 g clindamycin) were studied. The concentration of gentamicin eluted from the spacers was assessed on samples of blood, urine, and drainage fluid that were collected from each patient at set intervals during the 48 hours following the first-stage surgery. The hip and knee cement spacers showed similar curve of release over the first postoperative hours (early peak followed by slow release), but the mean gentamicin concentration in the drainage fluid was higher in patients with hip spacers compared to patients with knee spacers (30.61±19.47 mg/L vs 17.43±13,63 mg/L, p less than 0.05). In patients with hip spacers, the mean, maximum, and minimum concentration of gentamicin was higher with respect to the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) break point for Staphylococcus spp, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Enterobacteriaceae throughout the first postoperative 48 h. Conversely, in 25% of patients with a knee spacer a drug concentration below the MIC break point for Gram negative bacteria was found in the drainage fluid after 12 h. Gentamicin levels in the blood samples were negligible over the entire time interval and were steadily well below the renal toxicity reference. The highest urinary concentration of gentamicin was observed between 4 and 9 h postoperatively. Subsequently, it gradually declined until 48 h. Clinically, the rate of cure was 100% at a mean follow-up of 113 weeks (range 90-182). Gentamicin-loaded cement spacers offer the advantage of achieving early high concentrations of the antibiotic directly at the site of infection but especially in the knee a systemic antibiotic therapy must be given as a complement to the spacer implantation to eradicate periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).
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- G Balato
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, D. Cotugno Hospital, AORN Dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, D. Cotugno Hospital, AORN Dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Aldo Moro University, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Aldo Moro University, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Smeraglia F, Ciaramella G, Cerbasi S, Balato G, Mariconda M. Treatment of Proximal Scaphoid Non-union by Resection of the Proximal Pole and Palmaris Longus Interposition Arthroplasty. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2015; 47:171-4. [PMID: 26084856 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1548847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term clinical and radiographic outcome in a group of patients treated with resection of the proximal pole and tendon ball arthroplasty because of a scaphoid non-union. PATIENTS AND METHODS 15 patients affected by scaphoid non-union and treated with resection arthroplasty were studied at a mean follow-up of 9.1 years. The assessment included a visual analogue scale (VAS) to evaluate pain, the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, and the measurement of grip and pinch strength. We also evaluated pre-operative and follow-up radiographs to determine the stage of SNAC wrist. RESULTS We obtained a good subjective clinical result in 11 patients and a poor result in 4. Mean VAS and DASH score at follow-up was 1.2±1.2 and 12±12,1, respectively. Grip and key pinch strength in the surgically treated hand were 89% of the contralateral hand. There was significant increase in the SNAC stage at follow-up with respect to the preoperative evaluation in the operated wrist. CONCLUSION Resection of the proximal pole and tendon ball arthroplasty provided long-term relief of pain and good functional results in most patients affected by scaphoid non-union. This technique did not affect the natural history of SNAC wrist with its clinical and functional consequences.
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- F Smeraglia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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Mariconda M, Costa GG, Cerbasi S, Recano P, Aitanti E, Gambacorta M, Misasi M. The determinants of mortality and morbidity during the year following fracture of the hip. Bone Joint J 2015; 97-B:383-90. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.97b3.34504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Several studies have reported the rate of post-operative mortality after the surgical treatment of a fracture of the hip, but few data are available regarding the delayed morbidity. In this prospective study, we identified 568 patients who underwent surgery for a fracture of the hip and who were followed for one year. Multivariate analysis was carried out to identify possible predictors of mortality and morbidity. The 30-day, four-month and one-year rates of mortality were 4.3%, 11.4%, and 18.8%, respectively. General complications and pre-operative comorbidities represented the basic predictors of mortality at any time interval (p < 0.01). In-hospital, four-month and one-year general complications occurred in 29.4%, 18.6% and 6.7% of patients, respectively. After adjusting for confounding variables, comorbidities and poor cognitive status determined the likelihood of early and delayed general complications, respectively (p < 0.001). Operative delay was the main predictor of the length of hospital stay (p < 0.001) and was directly related to in-hospital (p = 0.017) and four-month complications (p = 0.008). Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:383–90
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- M. Mariconda
- University Federico II, Via
S. Pansini 5, building 12, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- University Federico II, Via
S. Pansini 5, building 12, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- University Federico II, Via
S. Pansini 5, building 12, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- University Federico II, Via
S. Pansini 5, building 12, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- University Federico II, Via
S. Pansini 5, building 12, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- ‘’Umberto I’’ Hospital, Viale
S. Francesco 2, Nocera Inf. (Salerno) 84014, Italy
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- A. Cardarelli Hospital, Via
A. Cardarelli 9, Naples, 80131, Italy
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Mariconda M, Smeraglia F. Reply: re: Mariconda et al. Partial trapeziectomy and pyrocarbon interpositional arthroplasty for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: results after minimum 2 years of follow-up. J Hand Surg Eur. 2014, 39: 604–610. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2014; 39:1014-5. [PMID: 25513642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Nicholson S, Southern S, Mariconda M, Smeraglia F. Re: Mariconda et al. Partial trapeziectomy and pyrocarbon interpositional arthroplasty for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: results after minimum 2 years of follow-up. J Hand Surg Eur. 2014, 39: 604-610. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2014; 39:1014. [PMID: 25336674 DOI: 10.1177/1753193414553368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- S Nicholson
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, UK
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- Departiment of Orthopaedic Surgery Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Departiment of Orthopaedic Surgery Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Ascione T, Pagliano P, Mariconda M, Rotondo R, Balato G, Toro A, Barletta V, Conte M, Esposito S. Factors related to outcome of early and delayed prosthetic joint infections. J Infect 2014; 70:30-6. [PMID: 25077990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2014.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 03/03/2014] [Revised: 07/14/2014] [Accepted: 07/16/2014] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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UNLABELLED In this prospective study, we evaluate the impact of adherence to a diagnostic and therapeutic protocol on prosthetic joint infections (PJI) diagnostic accuracy and outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with early or delayed PJI referred over a 5-year period were included. Diagnosis was based on characteristic clinical signs, radiographic findings and microbiological evidence. Antibiotics were chosen on the basis of microbiological findings, and drugs active against methicillin-resistant staphylococci were administered if no microbiological evidence had been obtained. RESULTS Inclusion criteria were met in 159 cases (median age 64 years, males 45%). 56 were early infections and 103 delayed infections. Comorbidities were reported in 99 (62%) cases. Positive cultures were obtained in 122/159 (77%), coagulase-negative staphylococci were cultured in 20%, Staphylococcus aureus in 28%, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 7%. In early infections, cure rate after debridement and antibiotic therapy was 80%. In delayed infections, cure rate after two-stage exchange was 85%. Of 28 patients with delayed infection treated with antibiotics without surgery, only 8 (29%) infections were suppressed 48 weeks after treatment discontinuation. Rifampin afforded a better outcome. CONCLUSION Appropriate diagnostic and surgical procedures and microbiologically driven antibiotic therapy including rifampin are recommended to improve diagnostic accuracy and outcome.
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- T Ascione
- Department of Infectious Diseases, D. Cotugno Hospital, AORN Dei Colli, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, D. Cotugno Hospital, AORN Dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, C.T.O. Hospital, AORN Dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sarno Hospital, Sarno, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, "S. Michele" Clinic, Maddaloni, Italy
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- Department of Microbiology, AORN Dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Salerno, Italy
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Mariconda M, Russo S, Smeraglia F, Busco G. Partial trapeziectomy and pyrocarbon interpositional arthroplasty for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: results after minimum 2 years of follow-up. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2014; 39:604-10. [PMID: 24509425 DOI: 10.1177/1753193413519384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [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: 02/03/2023]
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A prospective study was undertaken to assess the outcomes of a series of patients treated using pyrocarbon implant arthroplasty after partial trapeziectomy for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. We analysed the results of this procedure in 27 trapeziometacarpal joints of 25 patients. The mean follow-up interval was 34 months (range 26-52). The study showed that pyrocarbon interpositional arthroplasty provided excellent pain relief and high patient satisfaction. Overall function, according to disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score, improved from 48 points preoperatively to 14 points at the last follow-up assessment. Key pinch strength recorded in the operated hands was comparable with the results obtained in the contralateral hand and in healthy individuals from the same population. No further operations were performed in the study group. Partial trapeziectomy with pyrocarbon arthroplasty may prove to be a successful option for the treatment of trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. Further long-term comparative studies are warranted.
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- M Mariconda
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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Mariconda M, Soscia E, Sirignano C, Smeraglia F, Soldati A, Balato G. Long-term clinical results and MRI changes after tendon ball arthroplasty for advanced Kienbock's disease. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2013; 38:508-14. [PMID: 23303835 DOI: 10.1177/1753193412471183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term clinical results and morphological changes after tendon ball arthroplasty for advanced Kienböck's disease. Twenty-six patients were reviewed, with a mean follow-up interval of 125 months (range 50-226). At follow-up, mean score on the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire was 7.7 and mean visual analogue scale score for pain was 1. Mean carpal height ratio was significantly reduced with respect to the pre-operative value. On magnetic resonance imaging scans, cartilage damage, synovitis, and erosive or oedematous changes in the bones were detected in most patients. Calcification in the defect filled by the tendon ball was seen in all patients. Narrowing of the radioscaphoid joint and the presence of intercarpal synovitis were negatively associated with clinical outcome. Tendon ball arthroplasty in advanced Kienböck's disease results in long-term satisfactory clinical outcomes, despite widespread changes in the bones and joints within the wrist.
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- M Mariconda
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
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Galasso O, Mariconda M, Calonego G, Gasparini G. Physical, mechanical and pharmacological properties of coloured bone cement with and without antibiotics. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 93:1529-36. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.93b11.26955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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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Coloured bone cements have been introduced to make the removal of cement debris easier at the time of primary and revision joint replacement. We evaluated the physical, mechanical and pharmacological effects of adding methylene blue to bone cement with or without antibiotics (gentamicin, vancomycin or both). The addition of methylene blue to plain cement significantly decreased its mean setting time (570 seconds (sd 4) vs 775 seconds (sd 11), p = 0.01), mean compression strength (95.4 MPa (sd 3) vs 100.1 MPa (sd 6), p = 0.03), and mean bending strength (65.2 MPa (sd 5) vs 76.6 MPa (sd 4), p < 0.001) as well as its mean elastic modulus (2744 MPa (sd 97) vs 3281 MPa (sd 110), p < 0.001). The supplementation of the coloured cement with vancomycin and gentamicin decreased its mean bending resistance (55.7 MPa (sd 4) vs 65.2 MPa (sd 5), p < 0.001).The methylene blue significantly decreased the mean release of gentamicin alone (228.2 µg (sd 24) vs 385.5 µg (sd 26), p < 0.001) or in combination with vancomycin (498.5 µg (sd 70) vs 613 µg (sd 25), p = 0.018) from the bone cement. This study demonstrates several theoretical disadvantages of the antibiotic-loaded bone cement coloured with methylene blue.
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- O. Galasso
- University Magna Graecia, Department
of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, V.le Europa, Catanzaro
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- University Federico II, Department
of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Via S. Pansini, 80131
Naples, Italy
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- Tecres S.p.A., Via
A. Doria 6, Sommacampagna, 37066
Verona, Italy
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- University Magna Graecia, Department
of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, V.le Europa, Catanzaro
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Ascione T, Iannece M, Rosario P, Pempinello R, Pagliano P, Conte M, Pempinello C, Rotondo R, Mariconda M, Lepore S. Impact of therapeutic choices on outcome of osteomyelitis caused by MRSA. J Infect 2011; 63:102-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2011.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2011] [Accepted: 04/27/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Mariconda M, Galasso O, Secondulfo V, Cozzolino A, Milano C. The functional relevance of neurological recovery after lumbar discectomy: a follow-up of more than 20 years. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 90:622-8. [PMID: 18450630 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.90b5.20182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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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We have studied 180 patients (128 men and 52 women) who had undergone lumbar discectomy at a mean of 25.4 years (20 to 32) after operation. Pre-operatively, most patients (70 patients; 38.9%) had abnormal reflexes and/or muscle weakness in the leg (96 patients; 53.3%). At follow-up 42 patients (60%) with abnormal reflexes pre-operatively had fully recovered and 72 (75%) with pre-operative muscle impairment had normal muscle strength. When we looked at patient-reported outcomes, we found that the Short form-36 summary scores were similar to the aged-matched normative values. No disability or minimum disability on the Oswestry disability index was reported by 136 patients (75.6%), and 162 (90%) were satisfied with their operation. The most important predictors of patients' self-reported positive outcome were male gender and higher educational level. No association was detected between muscle recovery and outcome. Most patients who had undergone lumbar discectomy had long-lasting neurological recovery. If the motor deficit persists after operation, patients can still expect a long-term satisfactory outcome, provided that they have relief from pain immediately after surgery.
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- M Mariconda
- Federico II University Hospital, Via S. Pansini 5, ed. 12, 80131 Napoli, Italy.
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Mariconda M, Galasso O, Barca P, Milano C. Minimum 20-year follow-up results of Harrington rod fusion for idiopathic scoliosis. Eur Spine J 2005; 14:854-61. [PMID: 15864669 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-004-0853-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2004] [Revised: 07/29/2004] [Accepted: 11/20/2004] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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We evaluated the outcome of spinal fusion with a single Harrington distraction rod in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. At follow-up visits a minimum of 20 years post-surgery, we studied 24 patients who had been operated on by the same surgeon. The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Instrument and an additional questionnaire of our own, along with an invitation for a follow-up visit, were originally mailed to 28 consecutive patients of the surgeon. The SRS Instrument has seven domains dealing with back pain, general self-image, self-image after surgery, general function, function in terms of level of activity, function after surgery, and degree of satisfaction with the surgery. The length of time between surgery and the follow-up visit averaged 22.9 years (20.2-27.3). The mean age at surgery and follow-up were 15.8 (13-22) and 38.8 (35-48) years, respectively. Twenty-four patients sent back the completed questionnaires and 16 of them participated in the clinic and radiographic follow-up. To assess the meaning of the questionnaires' results, a control group of the same sex, age and geographic provenance was selected from our outpatients without scoliosis. The average follow-up score on the SRS Instrument for the patients was 100.8 (78-110). When we compared the study and control groups, no significant differences in the single SRS domain scores were observed. The mean Cobb angle and rib cage deformity before surgery were 70.46 degrees (40-120) and 36.4 mm (20-60 mm), respectively, whereas on follow-up they were 41.23 degrees (16-75) and 22.3 mm (5-50 mm), respectively. These long-term results lead us to consider Harrington fusion a procedure that produces a long-lasting high degree of self-reported post-operative satisfaction.
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- M Mariconda
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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Mariconda M, Lotti G, Fava R, Midolo R, Longo C, Milano C. Quantitative ultrasound measurements of the calcaneus in the prediction of lumbar spine degeneration. Eur Spine J 2004; 13:346-53. [PMID: 14770303 PMCID: PMC3468052 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-003-0646-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 06/24/2003] [Revised: 10/04/2003] [Accepted: 10/17/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the possible use of a low-cost radiation-free technique in the prediction of degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. Although an inverse correlation between osteoporosis and degenerative changes in the lumbar spine has been reported, no previous studies have asked whether there is a correlation between calcaneal quantitative ultrasound results and degenerative findings in the lumbar spine. In 117 patients with low back pain or pain in the lower limb, ultrasonographic parameters (speed of sound, broadband ultrasound attenuation, stiffness) of the calcaneus were correlated with evidence of degenerative changes and stenosis on magnetic resonance scans of the lumbar spine. Linear and logistic regression, as well as receiver operator characteristic curve analyses, were used to evaluate the correlation. Lumbar spine stenosis was associated with elevated calcaneal ultrasonographic parameters, particularly speed of sound. For the identification of a narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal below 100 mm(2) of dural sac cross-sectional area, speed of sound showed 89% sensitivity and 75% specificity in males older than 60 years. In male patients, we also found a significant positive correlation between ultrasonographic parameters and scores on a degenerative scale that primarily reflects intervertebral disc degeneration ( P=0.019 for speed of sound; P=0.039 for stiffness). In conclusion, calcaneal quantitative ultrasound is frequently used in elderly patients with low back pain as a diagnostic test for osteoporosis. The incidental finding of high values on ultrasonographic parameters in these subjects, particularly in males, is highly correlated with lumbar spine degeneration and stenosis, and can help to identify those symptomatic patients needing more extensive diagnostic testing.
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Mariconda M, Lotti G, Ammendolia A, Milano A. Synovial cyst in a posterior lumbar joint associated with sacralization at L5. Description of a case. Chir Organi Mov 2001; 86:65-8. [PMID: 12025105] [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: 02/25/2023]
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Synovial cysts may occasionally be localized in the facet joints of the lumbar spine. These lesions are usually secondary to interapophyseal arthritis or trauma, that may cause hypermobility of the facet joints. Given the frequent association with arthrosis, synovial cysts are more often observed at L4-L5, which represents the level of greater mobility in the lumbar spine, in subjects aged over 50 years. A rare case of synovial cyst of the posterior joint of L5-S1 associated with sacralization of L5, a congenital anomaly that determines considerable segmental mechanical stability, is described.
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- M Mariconda
- Cattedra di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Università degli Studi Magna Graecio, Catanzaro
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We report a case of acute failure of a Genesis total knee arthroplasty (Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics, Memphis, TN) resulting from fracture of the eminence of the polyethylene posterior-stabilized tibial insert implanted in a revision procedure. A hyperflexion movement was responsible for shear stress on the insert with subsequent breakage. The correct diagnosis was obtained by arthroscopy, and the open substitution of the broken insert led to complete recovery of the prosthesis. This is the first report of mechanical breakage of a Genesis prosthesis.
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- M Mariconda
- Orthopaedic Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Catanzaro Magna Graecia, Italy
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Mariconda M, Zanforlino G, Celestino GA, Brancaleone S, Fava R, Milano C. Factors influencing the outcome of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. J Spinal Disord 2000; 13:131-7. [PMID: 10780688 DOI: 10.1097/00002517-200004000-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of decreased dural sac cross-sectional area and baseline clinical parameters on the outcome of patients treated surgically or conservatively for lumbar spinal stenosis. Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scans of 37 patients were digitized and the dural sac cross-sectional area was calculated. This parameter and baseline clinical, socioeconomic, and anthropometric data of the patients were correlated with 1-year and 2-year follow-up data. The decrease in dural sac cross-sectional area negatively affected walking capacity on follow-up controls in patients treated conservatively, whereas such a relation was not observed among surgically treated patients. Female sex was the main parameter that worsened the global outcome of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, particularly after surgical treatment.
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- M Mariconda
- Orthopaedic Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Catanzaro Magna Grnecia, Italy
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- M Mariconda
- Orthopedic Clinic, University of Reggio Calabria, School of Medicine, Catanzaro, Italy
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Tamburrini O, Milano C, Arcuri PP, Mariconda M, Porpiglia H, Perri G. [Villous-lipomatous proliferation of synovial membrane of the knee (lipoma arborescens). Magnetic resonance findings]. Radiol Med 1998; 95:143-7. [PMID: 9638155] [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: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE We reviewed the imaging patterns of the villous-lipomatous proliferation of the knee synovial membrane (lipoma arborescens), with special reference to the role of MRI in the diagnosis of this rare condition. MATERIAL AND METHODS 1994 to 1996, we examined four patients, none of them with a history of knee trauma. The clinical picture was characterized by moderate and painful suprapatellar swelling in three cases and by moderate suprapatellar swelling alone in one case. All patients were examined with conventional radiography and MRI; two were submitted to US and two to CT. The diagnosis of lipoma arborescens was suggested on the basis of imaging patterns and then confirmed by histologic findings. RESULTS Conventional radiography showed a roughly oblong slim opacity in the suprapatellar recess in all cases; the joint space was always preserved. US showed a villous lesion surrounded by fluid, but provided no specific data on its nature. CT and MRI not only provided better location and morphologic detailing and showed the relationships with articular structures better, but also permitted the direct identification of the fat nodules within the abnormal synovial reaction. CONCLUSION We stress the role of MRI in suggesting the correct diagnosis of lipoma arborescens, as it was subsequently confirmed in our series by histologic findings. In fact, fat-suppression sequences, after T1-weighted SE, can typify fat tissue.
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- O Tamburrini
- U.O. e Cattedra di Radiologia, Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Clinica, Catanzaro
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Mariconda M, Pavia M, Colonna A, Angelillo IF, Marsico O, Sanzo F, Mancuso C, Milano C. Appendicular bone density, biochemical markers of bone turnover and lifestyle factors in female teachers of Southern Italy. Eur J Epidemiol 1997; 13:909-17. [PMID: 9476821 DOI: 10.1023/a:1007424507919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 02/06/2023]
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The present study was designed to investigate relationships between urinary free pyridinolines (F-Pyr), serum osteocalcin (OC) and appendicular bone mineral density (BMD). Furthermore, possible correlations between such variables and putative risk factors for low bone density were also analysed. We were not able to find any relationships between biochemical markers of bone turnover and appendicular BMD or putative risk factors for osteoporosis at multivariate analysis. Multivariate analysis showed a significant decrease of BMD when age increases (p < 0.001), with menopause and time since menopause (p < 0.001), while number of pregnancies (p = 0.018) was associated with a higher value of BMD. Age, menopause and time since menopause were significantly associated with urinary excretion of F-Pyr. Indeed age was an inverse effect modifier of the relationship between urinary excretion of F-Pyr and time since menopause.
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- M Mariconda
- Orthopaedic Clinic, Catanzaro Medical School, University of Reggio Calabria, Italy
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Mariconda M, Lavano A, Iannò B, Volpentesta G, Signorelli CD, Milano C. Tuberculosis of the lower cervical spine: a description of two cases. Chir Organi Mov 1996; 81:325-30. [PMID: 9009417] [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: 02/03/2023]
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Tubercular infection is a rare occurrence in the lower cervical spine. The isolated involvement of the posterior arch is particularly rare, and the very few cases in which it is reported at the thoracic or lumbar levels were principally observed in immunodepressive patients. It is the purpose of this study to describe two cases of tuberculosis of the lower cervical spine with neurological deficit: one expansive neoformation at the level of the arch of C7, with saving of the vertebral body and the discs, and a spondylodiscitis at C4-C5, treated conservatively, the healing process of which was followed by MRI.
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- M Mariconda
- Cattedra di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Università di Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro
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Mariconda M, Tacchetti C, Misiti CM, Lotti G, Ammendolia A, Millo R, Milano C. [Bone metastasis of leiomyosarcoma. Apropos of a case]. Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot 1995; 81:338-343. [PMID: 8560004] [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: 05/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Bone leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor, whether it may be primary or secondary. The authors report on the case of a woman, aged 67, admitted in January 1992 complaining of pain in the left hip and the upper end of the femur. CASE REPORT In 1985 the patient underwent surgical excision of a soft tissue tumor in the right thigh, histologically diagnosed as a benign fibrous tumor. This lesion recurred locally four times and repeated excisions were performed throughout the years, always with a histological diagnosis of a benign lesion. On admission to hospital, the physical examination as well as laboratory data and plain roentgenograms were unremarkable. Both tomography and MRI showed a lesion in the upper end of the left femur. An isotopic bone scan showed marked increased uptake in the left hip extending to the femoral diaphysis. An open biopsy was performed for histology, immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. A diagnosis of metastatic leiomyosarcoma was made. The retrospective histological examination of specimens of the soft tissue tumor excised in 1985 showed the same immunohistochemical features of the contralateral leiomyosarcoma. On this basis, one stage resection of the left hip and the upper end of the femur was performed and a Kotz modular prosthesis was inserted. Postoperative healing was achieved without any complications and the function of the operated limb was satisfactory. Three months after the operation pulmonary lesions were noted on chest radiographs and CT scan. The patient died two years after the first admission for widespread metastasis. DISCUSSION In the reported case, the bony metastasis appeared to be the presenting finding of the soft tissue tumor of the contralateral thigh. This presentation is rare in previously published series. The misdiagnosis of the primary tumor had caused local recurrences, and an increased malignity occurred. According to the literature, a soft tissue leiomyosarcoma can be easily confused with other spindle cell lesions. Therefore an accurate histological and ultrastructural diagnosis is necessary for adequate surgical treatment.
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- M Mariconda
- Clinique Orthopédique, Faculté de Médecine de Catanzaro, Université de Reggio Calabria, Italie
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Milano C, Lotti G, Mariconda M. Comparison of CT scan diagnosis and surgical findings in lumbar disk herniation. Ital J Orthop Traumatol 1991; 17:401-5. [PMID: 1783555] [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: 12/28/2022]
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The authors compare CT scan evidence with surgical findings in lumbar intervertebral disk disease. The results confirm the reliability of the CT scan for diagnosis of disk herniation, but find it somewhat less precise as far as diagnosis of disk degeneration. The authors emphasize the irreplaceability of the clinical examination in the preoperative assessment of lumbar disk disease as well as the important confirmation provided by the imaging studies.
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- C Milano
- Istituto di Scienze Ortopediche, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia di Catanzaro, Università di Reggio Calabria
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Milano C, Mariconda M, Galdi G. An unusual finding in nerve root compression at L5 caused by herniated disc. Ital J Orthop Traumatol 1989; 15:371-6. [PMID: 2599857] [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: 01/01/2023]
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The authors describe the severe changes observed in the L5 nerve root in a patient aged 46 years with lumbar disc herniation at L4-L5. The lesions observed in the nerve root made it unrecognisable, thus we could not be certain that we were actually dealing with a nerve root until it was confirmed by histological examination. The severe macroscopic and microscopic changes observed had resulted in complete loss of function in the nerve root, so its removal did not cause any changes in the neurological, clinical or electromyographic pictures.
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- C Milano
- Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia di Catanzaro, Clinica Ortopedica, Università di Reggio, Calabria
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Greco P, Ruosi C, Mariconda M, Piergentili C. Intervertebral disc herniation at D3-4 Case report. Ital J Orthop Traumatol 1989; 15:377-81. [PMID: 2599858] [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: 01/01/2023]
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The authors report a case of intervertebral disc herniation at D3.4 which they removed surgically from a posterior approach. They emphasize the extreme rarity of this localisation. The hernia was calcified, extruded and displaced posterolaterally and medially, causing pressure on the anterior aspect of the spinal cord with neurological signs of the pareto-spastic type. The operation was successful, with relief of pain and regression of the neurological symptoms.
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- P Greco
- II Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Istituto di Chirurgia dell'Apparato Locomotore e Chirurgia d'Urgenza, Università degli Studi, Napoli
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Milano C, Cirillo S, Delehaye L, Greco P, Lotti G, Mariconda M, Paolino G, De Chiara R. A computerised tomographic scan study of Luque loops and the progression of vertebral fusion in the surgical treatment of scoliosis. Ital J Orthop Traumatol 1987; 13:261-5. [PMID: 3451921] [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: 01/05/2023]
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The authors report the results of a study, using CT scan, on 15 patients with scoliosis treated by the Harrington-Luque method. The patients were monitored periodically from the 3rd to the 30th month after operation. Each patient was monitored only once in order to limit the risk of ionizing radiation. In all the follow-ups it was observed that the metallic loops were in close contact with the laminae, which did not show any signs of disturbances. The medullary canal appeared to be of normal dimensions. Vertebral fusion was evident at the first 3 months follow-up and at this time partial corticalization also commenced. In successive follow-ups, fusion progressed steadily, and after 8 months it was completely corticalized. This progression continued even after 18 months so that at 30 months the fusion was such that the distractor was completely surrounded.
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- C Milano
- Orthopaedic Clinic, University of Reggio Calabria
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Milano C, Lotti G, Paolino G, Greco P, Mariconda M. [The role of plaster casts in the surgical treatment of scoliosis]. Arch Putti Chir Organi Mov 1984; 34:177-9. [PMID: 6544072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Milano C, Rocco P, Paolino G, Lotti G, Greco P, Mariconda M. [Telethermographic study in patients operated on by vertebral arthrodesis]. Arch Putti Chir Organi Mov 1984; 34:445-449. [PMID: 6544108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Ascione A, Forte GB, Amitrano L, De Bellis G, Pandolfi C, Iaccarino L, Mariconda M, Petringa D, Utech W, Vacca C. Serological markers of hepatitis B virus infection in healthy volunteer blood donors in Campania (Southern Italy). Vox Sang 1981; 41:146-50. [PMID: 7331288 DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.1981.tb01028.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) serological markers was determined in a prospective fashion by radioimmunoassay in 2,084 healthy volunteer blood donors. The results showed that 51.2% of the donors were positive for at least one marker, and the percentage of occurrence of each marker was: HBsAg 5.3, anti-HBs alone 1.7, anti-HBc alone 10.8, anti-HBs and anti-HBc 33.3. Because of the size of the problem this investigation strongly demands further studies on the potential role of blood positive for anti-HBc in transmitting HBV infection in our geographical area.
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Ascione A, Forte G, Amitrano L, De Bellis G, Pandolfi C, Iaccarino L, Mariconda M, Petringa D, Utech W, Vacca C. Serological Markers of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in
Healthy Volunteer Blood Donors in Campania
(Southern Italy). Vox Sang 1981. [DOI: 10.1159/000460635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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