Publications by authors named "A Cipolla"
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- The study evaluates whether the Insall-Salvati and Caton-Deschamps ratios align with normal distribution patterns in healthy knees, using data from 434 CT-scanned knees.
- Results showed that while the Insall-Salvati ratio identified the 98th centile correctly for patella alta, it overdiagnosed patella baja, while the Caton-Deschamps index also revealed discrepancies in diagnosing patella baja at the 5th centile.
- Overall, the study found poor inter-rater reliability between the two ratios, as indicated by a kappa coefficient of 0.01.
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- Posterior wall acetabular fractures are complex injuries often resulting from high-energy trauma, and they present significant surgical challenges, particularly when the fractures are comminuted and difficult to fix.
- This study evaluated the effectiveness of using autologous bone grafts for reconstructing these challenging fractures, analyzing clinical and radiological outcomes from a systematic review of 71 patients.
- Results showed that 78.9% of patients achieved good to excellent clinical outcomes, with 66% rated as excellent radiologically, suggesting that this method can be a viable option for young patients, potentially delaying the need for total hip arthroplasty.
: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a benign proliferation of synovial tissue that can cause joint damage. The hip, although less commonly affected than the knee, presents a challenging diagnosis and treatment, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the gold standard for detection. Surgical excision, arthroscopic or open, is the main treatment approach, but there is no consensus on the best strategy for the hip.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Managing acetabular defects and restoring the hip center of rotation (COR) in revision hip arthroplasty is considered a complex and challenging surgery. Among many existing options, porous tantalum components have shown favorable short-term (less than ten years) follow-up results. The present study aimed to describe clinical and radiographic outcomes in longer-term follow-up.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare survival, clinical and radiographic results of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with vitamin E-stabilized polyethylene (VEPE) or conventional polyethylene (CPE) at a minimum of 7-year follow-up.
Methods: Patients who underwent primary TKA between 2011 and 2015, receiving the same cemented rotating platform knee design with VEPE or CPE tibial inserts, were identified. Patients were contacted for clinical and radiographic follow-up.