Publications by authors named "F Smeraglia"
This review aimed to critically appraise the most recent orthopedic literature around cone beam weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT), summarizing what evidence has been provided so far and identifying the main research trends in the area. This scoping review was performed on studies published between January 2013 and December 2023 on the Pubmed database. All studies (both clinical and nonclinical) in which WBCT had been used were critically analyzed to extract the aim (or aims) of the study, and the main findings related to the role of this imaging modality in the diagnostic pathway.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArthroscopic Latarjet Versus Arthroscopic Free Bone Block Procedures for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Proportional Meta-analysis Comparing Recurrence, Complication, and Reoperation Rates.
Am J Sports Med
June 2024
Background: Several arthroscopic glenoid bone augmentation techniques have been introduced to treat patients affected by anterior shoulder instability associated with critical bone loss. The efficacy of the different arthroscopic bony procedures has not been compared yet.
Purpose: To compare the recurrence, complication, and reoperation rates of the arthroscopic Latarjet (AL) and arthroscopic free bone block (ABB) procedures for anterior shoulder instability.
Article Synopsis
- Some doctors don’t agree on the best way to treat scaphoid nonunion, which is when a specific wrist bone doesn’t heal properly.
- This review looked at many studies to see if a procedure called wrist arthroscopy could help fix this problem.
- The findings showed that using wrist arthroscopy is generally successful, leading to good healing with few problems, but more research is needed to understand it better.
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.