Publications by authors named "J Pretell-Mazzini"
Proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) ganglion cyst is a rare condition with a high rate of recurrence. Optimal treatment has not yet been determined. : We aimed to answer the following questions: (1) What are the most common treatments for PTFJ cysts and their associated recurrence rates? (2) What are the risk factors for failure to completely recover from symptoms? (3) What are the risk factors for cyst recurrence? : A systematic review was performed using PubMed and EMBASE databases.
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- Limb salvage surgeries using endoprostheses and allografts are common for treating various cancers, but these procedures can fail for several reasons, which fall into mechanical, non-mechanical, and pediatric categories.
- The text emphasizes the need for clearer classification and understanding of failure modes in orthopedic oncologic surgeries to improve radiologists' ability to identify complications.
- The review aims to showcase key radiologic findings related to each failure type, discussing their risk factors, outcomes, and implications for treatment decisions like chemotherapy and revision surgery.
Background: There is conflicting data regarding the optimal abductor mechanism (AM) repair technique after resection of proximal femur tumors. We sought to compare functional outcomes following tumor resection and reconstruction with proximal femoral replacement based on the AM repair technique utilized.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines.
Introduction: Foot and ankle pathology can often require complex surgical reconstruction. Until recently, circular external fixators such as the Ilizarov frame have proven to be useful, yet they fall short when progressive, precise corrections are required. Computer-assisted hexapod external fixators seek to address many of the shortfalls of traditional circular fixators.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) presents a challenge in management due to its invasive nature and propensity for local recurrence. While either bone grafting (BG) or bone cement (BC) can be utilized to fill defects after intralesional curettage, the optimal treatment remains contested. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of defect filling with BC compared with BG on recurrence rates in patients with GCTB following intralesional curettage.
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