Evaluation of the Rennes Universal Measurement Method (RUMM), an artificial intelligence application for hand joint angle assessment.

Although goniometric measurement is considered the gold standard for the measurement of digital range of motion, visual estimation is often employed due to its simplicity despite being inconsistent with recommended guidelines. We evaluated the Rennes Universal Measurement Method, an innovative tool employing artificial intelligence to concurrently analyse hand joint angles based on a single photograph. We found a strong correlation between the goniometric method and the photograph-based approach (Spearman correlation coefficient 0.

Four-corner arthrodesis using the 4Fusion® quadripodal shape memory staple: a long-term review.

We investigated the reliability of the 4Fusion® quadripodal memory staple in a consecutive series of 59 four-corner arthrodeses in a single centre. Forty-one patients (46 wrists) had a radiological and clinical assessment at a mean follow-up of 7.4 years.

Does a skeletonized internal thoracic artery give fewer postoperative complications than a pedicled artery for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting?

A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'Does a skeletonized internal thoracic artery (ITA) give fewer postoperative complications than a pedicled artery for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting?' Altogether, 98 papers were found using the reported search, of which 11 represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. Papers about patency of skeletonized versus pedicled internal thoracic artery were excluded.