Publications by authors named "Arianna Sgadari"
Introduction: Total ankle replacement (TAR) is an effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the age of patients undergoing TAR in prospective comparative studies. Our hypothesis is that the age reported in most recent papers might be lower than those reported in older papers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is among the most common complications of Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) and its management may be challenging. We set out to define which are the criteria currently used to diagnose PJI after TAR.
Methods: This PRISMA-compliant systematic review was registered in the Open Science Framework.
Background: Achilles tendon injuries represent one of the most common reasons for referral to orthopaedic surgeons.
Purpose: To outline the characteristics, examine trends in publication, and evaluate the correlation between citations and study quality of the 50 most cited articles on Achilles tendon injury.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether the number of cannulated screws used during ankle arthrodesis (AA) might influence the union and complication rate.
Methods: In this Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)-compliant PROSPERO-registered systematic review, multiple databases were searched including studies in which patients undergone AA using cannulated screws as exclusive fixation method were followed. Data were harvested regarding the cohort, the study design, the surgical technique, the nonunion, and complication rate at the longest follow-up.
Objective: Ankle arthrodesis (AA) is often fixed using cannulated screws. The irritation from metalwork is a relatively common complication, but there is no consensus regarding the need to remove the screws on a systematic basis. The aim of this study was to determine (1) the proportion of screws removed after AA and (2) whether predictors of screw removal could be identified.
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- Plantar fasciopathy is a common issue for athletes that impacts their performance, and this review aims to compile existing research on its management in elite athletes while highlighting knowledge gaps.
- The review used a structured methodology to assess 742 studies, ultimately selecting 10 for analysis, which focused on risk factors, treatment outcomes, and surgical interventions.
- Findings indicate that the studies have poor methodological quality and insufficient evidence, making it difficult to establish a definitive treatment standard for elite athletes suffering from plantar fasciopathy.