Simultaneous subtalar arthroeresis, midfoot soft tissue release, and talo-navicular arthrodesis in children with planovalgus neurologic foot.

Purpose: Planovalgus foot deformity (PVFD) is common in children with neuromuscular conditions and severe deformity may require surgical correction. This study aims to assess clinical and radiological outcomes of PVFD secondary to neuromuscular disease managed by subtalar arthroeresis (SuAE), midfoot soft tissue release and talo-navicular arthrodesis (TNA).

Methods: A retrospective analysis of children with neuromuscular disease and nonreducible PVFD who underwent SuAE, midfoot soft tissue release, and TNA and with a minimum follow-up of 5 years was performed.

A territory-wide opportunistic, hospital-based HCV screening in the general population from northern Italy: The 1969-1989 birth-cohort.

Background And Aim: The World Health Organization (WHO) goal of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) elimination by 2030 rose awareness about the need of screening plans, worldwide. In Italy, graduated screening starting from people born in 1969-1989 might be the most-effective strategy. We performed an opportunistic HCV screening study in the general population attending health facilities in Lombardy region, Northern Italy.

Avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head in adolescence: A case report.

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the first metatarsal (MTT) head is an uncommon condition and it occurs most often as a complication after capital osteotomy in correction of hallux valgus deformity. Idiopathic osteonecrosis of the first MTT head in adolescent are rare and treatment is challenging (1,2). Many conditions have been proposed as predisposing factors of AVN, including trauma, hemoglobinopathies such as sickle-cell disease, steroid therapy, Cushing's disease, alcoholism, Gaucher's disease, Caisson's disease, and irradiation (3,4).

Acquired genu recurvatum in a skeletally immature patient treated by physeal distraction: A case report.

The proximal tibia physis' anterior growth arrest is the cause of the uncommon condition known as acquired genu recurvatum, which can also be congenital, idiopathic, or secondary to trauma, infections, cerebrovascular accidents, or neuromuscular diseases. In order to avoid the reported drawbacks that could complicate osteotomies-incomplete correction, patella infera, knee pain or stiffness, and the requirement to remove plate metalwork-physeal distraction and callotasis with external fixation has been suggested. We present the case of a 14-year-old boy who had a 5 cm difference in limb length, with the right leg being shorter, and a right knee that was 30° recurved with flexion restriction beyond 40°.

Patch Test Positivity to Palladium: A 5-Year Retrospective Study in Triveneto Region, Italy.

Background: The use of palladium (Pd) is increasing in metal objects after the banning of nickel in items in prolonged contact with the skin. The properties of Pd make this metal useful in various industrial fields.

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of Pd sensitization in patients who underwent patch tests for suspected allergic contact dermatitis in the Triveneto region from 2013 to 2018.