Aim of this book is to give an update on the main issues in sports traumatology and orthopedics, involving different body sections. Exploring the most important aspects of sports medicine - from anatomy to normal movements description, from diagnosis to sports injuries treatment…
Over the past few years, international literature has highlighted the limitations of arthroscopic treatment for antero-inferior instability of the shoulder. Therefore, the question arises as to which technique - open surgery or arthroscopy - may represent the best alternative to…
Pelvis -- Osteotomies -- The Periacetabular Osteotomy -- Triple Pelvic Osteotomy -- Fusions -- Pubic Symphysis Fusion -- Sacroiliac Joint Fusion -- Lower Extremity -- Hip - Femur -- Hip Arthroscopy For Hip Impingement Syndrome -- Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) - Posterior…
Non-idiopathic early onset scoliosis represents a true challenge to the physician due to the significance of the ongoing growth of the spine, the risk of curve progression, and the risk of pulmonary insufficiency. A comprehensive review of the growth mechanisms of spine in infan…
During the 2010 EFORT Congress in Madrid, many interesting topics relating to tribology in total hip arthroplasty were discussed during a special day devoted entirely to the subject. So successful was the day, and such was the broad interest in the discussions, that EFORT decide…
Tribology in Total Hip Arthroplasty
During the 2010 EFORT Congress in Madrid, many interesting topics relating to tribology in total hip arthroplasty were discussed during a special day devoted entirely to the subject. So successful was the day, and such was the broad interest in the discussions, that EFORT decide…
L'invecchiamento della popolazione ha portato ad un significativo aumento dei soggetti osteoporotici, con un drammatico innalzamento del'incidenza delle fratture da fragilità che rappresentano la più grave complicanza. È necessario quindi individuare il corretto iter diagnostico…