Publications by authors named "M Agnoletto"

Article Synopsis
  • * The study aimed to assess how the quadriceps femoris muscle contributes to knee extension and whether there are strength deficits in patients who have experienced a patellar dislocation, regardless of their treatment method.
  • * After analyzing 10 studies involving 370 patients, the findings revealed that those with a history of patellar dislocation showed significant strength deficits in the quadriceps compared to healthy individuals, and these deficits can persist for up to three years post-injury.
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Background: This article systematically summarizes the present evidences, published in the last 20 years, regarding the pre- and post-operative factors, which may influence recovery of the function of the quadriceps muscle group following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We following the PRISMA methodology, including meta-analyses and high-level evidence studies (prospective trials, and, when unavailable, retrospective studies).

Sources Of Data: Pubmed and Cochrane databases: 582 articles were identified and 54 of them were selected.

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Distal radius fractures are the most common type of upper limb fractures in adults. Non-union after distal radius fracture is rare, serious and unpredictable. The aim of our paper is to analyse the clinical and radiological outcomes of bone grafting and Sauvé-Kapandji Procedures for the treatment of aseptic distal radius non-union.

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Non-union in forearm fractures is an uncommon challenging clinical condition for orthopaedic surgeons. The complex anatomy and biomechanics of the upper limb make this surgery very demanding. The accurate restoration of the normal anatomy is mandatory to obtain bone healing.

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