Publications by authors named "P Ruberto"
Article Synopsis
- Hallux valgus is a common foot deformity that causes pain and disability, with the minimally invasive Chevron and Akin osteotomies (MICA) being a popular surgical option to treat it.
- A systematic review was conducted following strict PRISMA guidelines, analyzing studies on MICA for severe hallux valgus involving 582 patients and focusing on improvement in function and quality of life.
- The results suggest that MICA is effective, showing significant improvements in radiological measurements (like angles) and high patient satisfaction, despite a limited number of existing studies.
Post-radiation fractures are a significant complication of cancer treatment, often being challenging to manage and impacting patients' quality of life. This study systematically reviews the literature on fractures in irradiated bones, focusing on risk factors, treatment modalities, and prevention strategies. Factors increasing fracture risk include exposure to high doses of radiation of at least 50 Gy, female gender, menopausal age, and periosteal stripping.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Ankle arthroscopy is indicated for both diagnosis and treatment of a large spectrum of common ankle disorders. It has certain advantages over the open procedure; however, it is important to recognize that there are some complications associated with it. Infections after this procedure are quite uncommon, with an overall estimated incidence of 2%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Sub-trochanteric fractures are among the most challenging for trauma surgeons. The purpose of this study was to analyze our own experience about subtrochanteric fractures. We focused on functional and radiographic outcomes after intramedullary locked nail fixation with or without cerclage assist.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPostoperative drainage after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an established routine procedure for orthopedic surgeries, and is considered a useful practice in postoperative, but the use of drainage is controversial. Our study aims to clarify this aspect of knee prosthetic surgery. A systematic review of the literature was performed in the electronic databases to investigate the risks and the benefits of wound drainage in total knee arthroplasty: 30 articles were included in our review for eligibility.
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