Publications by authors named "W M Ricci"
Restoring leg length during total hip arthroplasty (THA) for femoral neck fracture is challenging due to the lack of an intact femoral neck on the fractured side. Thus, templating methods typically use size of the intact contralateral hip to estimate length. Common reference points include the distance from the lesser trochanter to the center of the femoral head (LTC) and femoral head diameter (FHD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe IncRNA was initially believed to be dispensable for physiology due to the lack of observable phenotypes in knockout (KO) mice. However, our study challenges this conclusion. We found that both KO and conditional KO mice in the osteoblast lineage exhibit significant osteoporosis.
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- The study compares the cost-effectiveness of cemented versus uncemented hip hemiarthroplasty (HHA) for elderly patients with femoral neck fractures, using a Markov model and Monte Carlo simulation for analysis.
- Results showed that while the upfront costs of cemented HHA are higher, it had lower total costs overall ($19,462 vs. $21,997) and yielded more quality-adjusted life years (4.0 vs. 3.1).
- The conclusion indicates that cemented HHA is the more cost-effective option, being the preferred treatment for 89% of patients in the simulation, despite higher initial expenses.
Congenital dental agenesis, particularly in younger adults, can have a profound impact on aesthetics and overall quality of life. The scientific literature offers various management strategies for this condition, with orthodontic movement and implant-supported rehabilitation being central to treatment. However, achieving predictable and successful outcomes necessitates a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach.
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