Publications by authors named "Massimiliano Rosi"
Background: In patellofemoral replacement (PFR) coronal alignment is mostly influenced by local condylar anatomy. However, there is still a lack of consensus regarding references to follow intraoperatively for the optimal positioning of the trochlear component. The aim of this study was to assess whether aiming for the anatomical femoral axis on the coronal plane leads to improved clinical outcomes and whether coronal alignment correlates with clinical outcomes.
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- This study aimed to compare pre-made antibiotic-loaded spacers with two commercial antibiotic agents and custom-made cements with three added antibiotics, focusing on effectiveness, infection control, complications, and patient satisfaction.
- A cohort of 112 patients was analyzed, divided equally between those receiving a pre-formed cement spacer with two antibiotics and a spacer loaded with three antibiotics, with a follow-up period averaging 32.87 months.
- Findings indicated a low infection recurrence rate of 2.70% and suggested that using spacers loaded with three antibiotics is beneficial for patients at risk of multi-resistant infections, potentially reducing the need for further surgical interventions.