A5075887355- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Advanced materials and composites
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Tribology and Wear Analysis
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Mesenchymal stem cell research
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
- Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Asti
2022-2024
University of Turin
2010-2022
CTO Hospital
2013-2022
Presidio Ospedaliero
2021
Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli
2021
University of Computer Sciences and Economics in Olsztyn
2021
Jackson and Tull (United States)
2021
Azienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
2014-2020
Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2017
Royal Adelaide Hospital
2014
Wear debris related osteolysis is recognised as being the main cause of failure in joint replacements based on UHMWPE inserts. However, many solutions and "new" polyethylenes have been suggested order to address this issue. This review discusses "historical" issues associated with UHMWPE, such oxidation, sterilization method storage, well topics, crosslinking stabilization. The final aim aid orthopaedic surgeons their selection polyethylene inserts information given patients. problem for...
Abstract Biomaterial‐associated infection (BAI), a clinical problem resulting in septic failure of joint replacement implants, is initiated by bacterial adhesion, often Staphylococcus epidermidis . Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) material choice for replacement; reducing the adhesion S. to polymer could be means decrease infection. We examined two ATCC and one strain standard (PE), vitamin E blended UHMWPE (VE‐PE), oxidized (OX‐PE) after different incubation times:...
Abstract Background Literature has shown a significant correlation between early treatment and mortality in femur fractures, but the influence of time to ambulation on not been studied. The purpose present study is evaluate whether correlated fracture independently from surgery. Patients methods All patients older than 65 years admitted at level I trauma center with proximal femoral during 1-year period were included. following data collected: age, gender, date admission emergency...
In the last decades, several surgical techniques, such as medial pivot (MP) philosophy and kinematic alignment (KA), have been introduced in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to improve patients’ outcomes. This retrospective study aims evaluate clinical, radiographic, functional results of PCL preservation or sacrifice KA MP-TKA. A consecutive series 147 patients older than 60, with a minimum follow-up two years, were treated TKA for severe primary osteoarthritis (OA) at Department Orthopedics...
Dislocation is a common and important complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Larger femoral heads may reduce the risk dislocation improve range movement. The aim this study was to compare relative (RR) during first year after THA between implants with 28mm 36mm heads. 198 consecutive hips head (Group-28) 259 (Group-36) were studied. patients assessed preoperatively periodically using Harris score (HHS) radiographic analysis. calculated. average HHS significantly improved from...
Microorganism adhesion on polyethylene for total joint arthroplasty is a concern. Many studies have focused vitamin E-stabilized ultrahigh-molecular-weight (UHMWPE), whereas first-generation, highly crosslinked UHMWPE, which the most commonly used in clinical practice, has been scarcely evaluated.We aimed (1) to compare adherence of Staphylococcus epidermidis, aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans with virgin (untreated) UHMWPE (PE) (XLPE); (2) correlate results biomaterial surface...
We have assessed the different adhesive properties of some most common bacteria associated with periprosthetic joint infection on various types ultra high molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE). Quantitative in vitro analysis adhesion biofilm producing strains Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli to physically chemically characterised standard UHMWPE (PE), vitamin E blended (VE-PE) oxidised (OX-PE) was performed using a sonication protocol. A significant decreased bacterial registered...
Background: Glenohumeral chondrolysis is the irreversible destruction of previously normal articular cartilage, occurring most commonly after shoulder surgery in young individuals. The reported incidence this complication has risen rapidly since early 2000s. As cannot be reversed, its occurrence can only prevented by establishing and avoiding causes. Methods: We analyzed all published cases glenohumeral chondrolysis, including relevant laboratory data, to consolidate available evidence on...
Introduction Trabecular Titanium is an advanced cellular solid structure, composed of regular multiplanar hexagonal interconnected cells that mimic the morphology trabecular bone. This biomaterial demonstrated improved mechanical properties and enhanced osteoinduction osteoconduction in several vitro vivo studies. The aim this study was to assess osseointegration by measuring periacetabular changes bone mineral density (BMD) with dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Methods 89 patients...
Highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) was introduced in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to reduce wear and consequent revisions for loosening due conventional (CPE) wear. This study aims analyse whether HXLPE is as safe CPE could improve the TKA clinical radiological results a long-term follow-up.This retrospective included all consecutive starting series of 223 patients with severe primary osteoarthritis (OA), minimum follow-up 10 years treated between July 1st, 2007, 31st, 2010. After...
This contribution lays the foundation for European database of explanted UHMWPE liners from total joint replacements. Three EU countries (Czech Republic, Italy and Spain) have joined their datasets containing anonymized patient data (such as age BMI), manufacturer information on crosslinking, thermal treatment sterilization), orthopedic evaluation duration implant in vivo reasons its revision) material characterization oxidative degradation micromechanical properties). The contains more than...
Rotating-hinge knee implants are used for revision total arthroplasty in patients with severe ligament instability and bone loss. This study evaluated the outcomes of a series rotating-hinge knees. Thirty-one NexGen Rotating Hinge Knees (Zimmer, Warsaw, Indiana) were implanted 29 (2 bilateral), an average age 72.8 years. Indications surgery aseptic loosening (n=23), septic loosenings (n=4), tibiofemoral (n=3), wear (n=1). The Hospital Special Surgery Knee Score Society Roentgenographic...