Pubo-femoral distance in selective ultrasound screening of developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Background: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) incidence is already debated due to different types of screening techniques. Despite of that, timely treatment of this pathology is necessary to reduce complications on the hip joint.

Methods: A retrospective study has been performed on the incidence of DDH in Marche region (Italy) in 2017.

Case series of four complex spinal deformities: new frontiers in pre-operative planning.

Background And Aim: Osseous and medullar anomalies constitute a hard challenge for interpretation of complex vertebral deformities anatomy. To better frame these deformities three-Dimensional (3D) printing represents a new frontier in this field. The aim of this brief report is describing the use of 3D printed models for surgical planning in four complex vertebral deformity cases treatment.

Comparison of Three 3D Segmentation Software Tools for Hip Surgical Planning.

In hip arthroplasty, preoperative planning is fundamental to reaching a successful surgery. Nowadays, several software tools for computed tomography (CT) image processing are available. However, research studies comparing segmentation tools for hip surgery planning for patients affected by osteoarthritic diseases or osteoporotic fractures are still lacking.

The use of 3D printed models for the pre-operative planning of surgical correction of pediatric hip deformities: a case series and concise review of the literature.

Background And Aim: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is prevailing in surgical planning of complex cases. The aim of this study is to describe the use of 3D printed models during the surgical planning for the treatment of four pediatric hip deformity cases. Moreover, pediatric pelvic deformities analyzed by 3D printed models have been object of a concise review.

Assessing 3-D Printing in Hip Replacement Surgical Planning.

Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of 3-D printed models of the femoral head based on preoperative computed tomography (CT) images. Other goals were to compare the cartilage thickness of bony specimen to the printed models and calculate the standard deviation between 3-D printed models based on CT images and laser scan models.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 10 patients who underwent preoperative CT imaging and hip replacement.

Remodeling of distal radius fractures in children: preliminary retrospective cost/analysis in level II pediatric trauma center.

Background And Aim: Children displaced distal radius fractures (DRFs) are commonly treated by reduction. Yet, their excellent remodeling ability provides good clinical-radiographic outcomes even in case of non-anatomical reduction. The reduction under analgesia or sedation involves hospitalizations, greater risks, and higher hospital costs.

A Peculiar Case of Open Complex Elbow Injury with Critical Bone Loss, Triceps Reinsertion, and Scar Tissue might Provide for Elbow Stability?

Background: Complex elbow injuries (CEIs) are severe and rare lesions, difficult to treat correctly due to the different patterns of clinical presentations. Standard methods cannot often be applied. The main goals of the treatment are performing a stable osteosynthesis of all fractures, obtaining a concentric and stable reduction of the elbow by repairing the soft tissue constraint lesions, and allowing early motion.

Foot fractures and complex trauma of the foot: a case series.

Foot fractures are common injuries. This retrospective study evaluates their frequency, incidence, treatment and outcomes with emphasis on complex trauma of the foot (CTF), an injury that affects soft tissue as well as bone. From 2005 to 2015, 506 patients with foot fractures were treated at our institution; of these, 27 had CTF.

Percutaneous k-wire leverage reduction and retrograde transphyseal k-wire fixation of angulated radial neck fractures in children.

Purpose: To describe clinical and radiographic outcomes after surgical management of angulated radial neck fracture in children.

Methods: Twenty children (aged 2-11 years) with angulated radial neck fracture with more than 30° angulations (Judet type III and IV fractures) were retrospectively reviewed. All the enrolled patients were surgically treated with percutaneous k-wire leverage reduction and retrograde transphyseal k-wire fixation.