Early patello-femoral condropathy assessment through quantitative analyses via T2 mapping magnetic resonance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Background: Patellar femoral chondropathy (FPC) is a common problem in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) surgery, which, if left untreated, predisposes to arthrosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the non-invasive gold standard for morphological evaluation of cartilage, while in recent years advanced MRI techniques (such as T2 mapping) have been developed to detect early cartilage biochemical changes. This study evaluates the different onset of early PFC between B-TP-B and HT through T2 mapping.

The Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) System for the treatment of aseptic femoral nonunions: Report of two cases and literature review.

Femoral shaft nonunions are disabling complications of fractures, with relevant socioeconomic and psychological impact. The incidence of femoral shaft nonunions is not negligible, ranging between 1% and 10% after intramedullary nailing, but can exceed 20% in case of subtrochanteric fractures. Treatment options are influenced by pathomechanical, anatomical, and clinical factors.

Short-Term Outcomes of the Grammont Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Comparison between First and Second Generation Delta Prosthesis.

 This article compares short-term outcomes of two series of patients, who underwent reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) with two different implants, both based on Grammont's principles: the Delta III (D-3) and the Delta Xtend (D-XT) prostheses.  The D-3 group included a consecutive series of 26 patients (mean age 75 years), that were treated between 2000 and 2006; the D-XT group included a consecutive series of 31 patients (mean age 72.5 years), for a total of 33 implants performed between 2011 and 2015.