Publications by authors named "Laura Bertele"

Background: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common musculoskeletal disorder in newborns, ranging from mild dysplasia to complete dislocation. Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing DDH. However, in some cases, standard orthopedic treatments such as the Pavlik harness fail, and alternative approaches are needed.

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Context: Sport-related dystonia is a rare form of activity-specific dystonia that can severely impair an athlete's ability to perform. Due to a lack of data on the condition, it is difficult to diagnose and often overlooked, and no gold standard treatment has yet been defined.

Case Presentation: We present a rare and challenging case of sport-related dystonia that affected a 24-year-old male professional soccer player.

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Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a complex condition whose pathogenesis may include inflammation and signs of joint and bone degeneration.

Objective: The main objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the severity of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and inflammatory blood parameters.

Methods: The study recruited patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who attended the Rehabilitation Center of the Apostolo Foundation in Merate (LC).

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Objective: The relation between disk/condyle incoordination and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphological changes is incompletely known. To address the research purpose, the investigators designed a cohort study of 268 TMJs. MRIs were evaluated.

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