Publications by authors named "A Albani-Forneris"

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  • - The study tested a 3D printed dynamic external fixator (3DPDEF) against a traditional pins and rubbers traction system (PRTS) for treating unstable proximal interphalangeal (PIP) fracture-dislocations in cadaver fingers, aiming to see if one method was superior at maintaining joint stability.
  • - Ten cadaveric fingers were used to simulate PIP fracture-dislocations, and both fixators were assessed under 1,400 flexion-extension cycles using fluoroscopy to measure joint stability and displacement.
  • - Results showed that both fixators maintained stability effectively, with the 3DPDEF offering similar stability to PRTS while being easier to apply and less expensive, making it a viable option for
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Background: The glenoid index (GI) (glenoid height to width ratio) has been shown to be a risk factor for instability in young healthy athletes. Nevertheless, whether the altered GI is a risk factor for recurrence after a Bankart repair remains unknown.

Methods: Between 2014 and 2018, 148 patients ≥ 18 years old with anterior glenohumeral instability underwent a primary arthroscopic Bankart repair in our institution.

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Introduction: Epidural injections are frequent and safe procedures. Severe complications are infrequent, and they have been reported in elderly comorbid patients with predisposing factors. The objectives of this work are to present a case of an extensive epidural lumbar abscess in a young non-comorbid male patient after a therapeutic L5-S1 injection and a literature review about this subject.

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Introduction: The performance of total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients, especially nonagenarians, is challenging due to higher patient frailty and medical comorbidities. We compared 90-day postoperative complications and unplanned readmissions between nonagenarians and octogenarians undergoing elective THA.

Methods: One hundred and eleven patients undergoing elective, unilateral THA were retrospectively analyzed.

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Introduction And Objectives: Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common age-related condition that affects the quality of life. Multiple classifications have been developed to quantify the severity of stenosis affecting comparison between studies and homogenous communication among surgeons and researchers. Even though this classification has not shown a direct clinical correlation, Schizas's classification appears to be a simple method to assess stenosis.

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