Publications by authors named "Francesca Latini"
Intraosseous median nerve entrapment at the level of the elbow can occur after a traumatic event such as fracture and/or dislocation of the elbow. It is considered a rare and severe entity. We present a rare case of nontraumatic median nerve entrapment inside the distal humerus.
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- Osteoarthritis (OA) of the trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint is a frequent cause of hand pain, and this study compares two surgical treatments for it: tendon interposition arthroplasty and total joint replacement.
- 71 patients underwent tendon interposition, while 65 patients received a TMC prosthesis, with outcomes measured before surgery and at various follow-up intervals.
- Results showed that patients with the total joint replacement experienced quicker and better improvements in strength and range of motion, suggesting it is the preferred treatment for rhizarthrosis unless complications arise.
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- - The study investigates the outcomes of two different surgical approaches to treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries: ACL reconstruction with lateral extra-articular tenodesis (ACLR+LET) versus combined ACL and anterolateral structure repair (ACL+AL Repair).
- - It was hypothesized that the ACL+AL Repair method would yield similar or better clinical outcomes, as measured by various knee function scores, laxity measurements, and MRI assessments, while also providing quicker recovery times and lower reinjury rates.
- - The research involved 100 patients over a minimum follow-up of two years, with evaluations focusing on patient-reported outcomes and knee function to determine the effectiveness of each surgical technique.
Background: The rate of fracture nonunion varies depending on the anatomical site. Numerous procedures have been proposed to treat recalcitrant nonunions. The vascularized medial femoral condyle corticoperiosteal free flap (MFCCFF) is increasingly used in nonunions with small bone loss.
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