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Vol 21, No 1 (2024)

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Adin Alić, Adisa Pilavdžić, Agung Putra, Aida Saray, Aigul Tazhiyeva, Ala’ M. Al Barbarawi, Alberto Casto, Alessandro Lippi, Alma Čičkušić, Alma Halilčević-Terzić, Alma Krvavac Hafizović, Alma Mujić Ibralić, Almedina Ramaš, Almir Salkić, Almira Ćosićkić, Amal Turikham Alghamdi, Amel Hadžimehmedagić, Amel Krkalić, Amela Selimović, Amer Jaradat, Amila Jašarević, Amila Kapetanović, Amila Mehmedović, Amina Džidić-Krivić, Amir Bećirović, Amir Tursunović, Ammar Al-Tawarh, Ammar Brkić, Amra Nadarević Vodenčarević, Andrea Michele Abbaticchio, Andrej Popov, Anel Okić, Anes Mašović, Anis Međedović, Anna Iolanda Bello, Antonella Abate, Antonio Mascio, Ardi Prasetio, Arian Abdulkhaliq, Armin Šljivo, Asma’a Al-Mnayyis, Azra Kajmaković Kožo, Azra Šmigalović, Basel W. Khurfan, Binasa Bašić, Camillo Fulchignoni, Carlo Perisano, Chiara Comis, Chiara Polichetti, D’Anna Raffaele, Dalma Udovičić-Gagula, Damir Kurtagić, Dana Ali Alqarni, Danijela Lončar, Denijal Tulumović, Denis Mršić, Dmytro Bondarenko, Dustin Todd Edge, Dženan Pleho, Dževad Džananović, Edin Kabil, Edin Selimović, Edoardo Ipponi, Elio Caiaffa, Elisa Troiano, Elma Ćatović-Baralija, Emir Bećirović, Emir Begagić, Emir Softić, Ermek Dyussembekov, Ermina Iljazović, Esad Brkić, Eslam Bani Mohammad, Evlijana Zulić, Farid Ljuca, Fatima Juković-Bihorac, Federico Bizzocchi, Francesco Ippolito, Gani Akhanov, Gianfranco Merendi, Giorgio Varchetta, Giovanni Bove, Giovanni Vicenti, Giulia Colasuonno, Giulio Maccauro, Giuseppe Restuccia, Giuseppe Rollo, Giuseppe Solarino, Giuseppe Taccardo, Gorana Ahmetović-Karić, Gordan Bajić, Hakija Bečulić, Halyna Bezsmertna, Hasan Altumbabić, Hasib Mujić, Haso Sefo, Heba Al Qudah, Ildar Fakhradiyev, Ismar Rašić, Jacopo Conteduca, Jasmina Bošnjić, Jasminka Mujkanović, Jovana Radovanović, Kenan Mehić, Kenana Ljuca, Kristina Selthofer-Relatić, Kuanysh Nikatov, Kuralbay Kurakbayev, Layan Abu Qayyas, Lejla Alić, Lorenzo Dolfi, Lorenzo Rocchi, Luigi Matera, Luigi Meccariello, Maida Dugonjić-Taletović, Maida Skokić, Majda Mehmedović, Majed M. Aljarrah, Makhabbat Shurenova, Marco Barbaliscia, Marco Filipponi, Martina Bonić, Massimiliano Mosca, Matea Lozert, Meliha Halilbašić, Merima Kasumović, Michele Coviello, Michele Inverso, Minela Bećirović, Mirha Pjanić, Mirna Alečković-Halilović, Mirsad Dorić, Mirza Moranjkić, Mirza Pojskić, Mithad Hajder, Mohammad Alkhatatba, Mohammed M. AL Barbarawi, Muayyad Ahmad, Muhamed Djedović, Mukhtar Korabayev, Nadeem B. Alabdallah, Nadina Ljuca, Nadža Zubčević, Najla Taslim, Naser Obeida, Nejra Džananović, Nejra Hodžić, Nerma Čustović, Nermina Babić, Nermir Granov, Nicola Gagliardo, Nicola Mondanelli, Nina Mekić, Niyazbek Yerniyazov, Nur Dina Amalina, Olexander Branitsky, Paolo Pichierri, Raghad Al-titi, Ragib Pugonja, Rand Alkalban, Rasim Skomorac, Rauan Kastey, Rocco De Vitis, Rubina Alimanović-Alagić, Sabina Sarić, Sabrina Uščuplić, Sanela Muhović, Šekib Umihanić, Selma Terzić, Shaista Rashid, Silvia Pietramala, Silvija Canecki-Varžić, Silvio Caravelli, Stefano Giovannetti, Suhaib Bani Essa, Suleiman S. Daoud, Sultan Jarrar, Sumeja Terzić, Suzana Pavljašević, Taqwa Alzuqaili, Tarik Brkić, Tarik Selimović, Timur Saliev, Tleukhan Abildaev, Tommaso Greco, Viktor Shevchuk, Vincenzo Caiaffa, Vincenzo La vergata, Vittorio Nappi, Waseem Samir, Yahya Alshgerat, Yan Wisnu Prajoko, Yankai Jiang, Yevgeniy Zhukov, Yurii Bezsmertnyi, Željka Dragila, Ziad A. Audat,

Published: 06.11.2023.

Contents

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCS)-induced interleukin (IL)-10 alleviate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) infl ammation through inhibiting interferon (IFN)-gamma production

Aim To determine the eff ect of hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on the interleukin (IL)-10 and interferon (IFN)-gamma in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients.Methods This study used a post-test control group design. Hypoxic MSCs were isolated and characterized according to their surface m...

By YAN WISNU PRAJOKO, AGUNG PUTRA, ARDI PRASETIO, NUR DINA AMALINA

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Prevalence of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations and correlation with histological patterns in lung adenocarcinoma in patients from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Aim Lung adenocarcinoma (ADC) is a leading subtype of lung cancer, histologically defined with five different architecturalgrowth patterns: lepidic, acinar, papillary, solid and micropapillary. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation and a relationship between the specific histological...

By DALMA UDOVIČIĆ-GAGULA, NEJRA DŽANANOVIĆ, MIRSAD DORIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Effect of plateletpheresis on haematological values in voluntary donors: a retrospective data analysis over an eight-month period

Aim To analyse changes in haematological values after plateletpheresis in donor population with regard to donor safety.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on first time and repeated healthy donors over a period of eight months in the BloodTransfusion Institute in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo. A total of 75 plateletph...

By GORANA AHMETOVIĆ-KARIĆ, ELMA ĆATOVIĆ-BARALIJA, KENAN MEHIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Breaking habits: safety and efficacy of elective electrocardioversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in the setting of day hospital

Aim To examine safety and efficiency of electrocardioversion (EC) in elective treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter inthe setting of Day Hospital by determining success rate, frequency of adverse events and possible cost benefit compared to admitting a patient into hospital.Methods This prospective observational cohort study was perfo...

By AMMAR BRKIĆ, MINELA BEĆIROVIĆ, EMIR BEĆIROVIĆ, TARIK BRKIĆ, ESAD BRKIĆ, DENIS MRŠIĆ, AMIR BEĆIROVIĆ, AMILA JAŠAREVIĆ, EMIR SOFTIĆ, ALMA MUJIĆ IBRALIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Aim To investigate the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods The study included fifteen patients with first or repeated ACS and treated/nontreated dyslipidaemia admitted to the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases of Clinical Hospital Centre Osijek between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 20...

By ŽELJKA DRAGILA, MATEA LOZERT, SILVIJA CANECKI-VARŽIĆ, KRISTINA SELTHOFER-RELATIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Prediction of pulmonary embolism and its complication in diabetes mellitus type 2: a 5-year retrospective study

Aim To investigate the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and pulmonary embolism, as well as to determine the prognostic value of troponin, D-dimer, prothrombotic, and proinflammatory markers in patients with T2DM.Methods The retrospective cohort study included 305 patients with pulmonary embolism, divided into two groups: the firs...

By JASMINA BOŠNJIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Correlation of localization and size of the parathyroid glands by ultrasound and intraoperative findings in hyperparathyroidism

Aim To determine a correlation between the localization of the parathyroid gland (PTG), based on ultrasound (US) examination and the operative findings, as well as the correlation between the size of the parathyroid glands measured by ultrasonography (USG) with pathological findings+, and prevalence of enlarged parathyroid glands in various forms o...

By ALMEDINA RAMAŠ, SABRINA UŠČUPLIĆ, ŠEKIB UMIHANIĆ, HASAN ALTUMBABIĆ, ALMIR SALKIĆ, MERIMA KASUMOVIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Does SarsCoV-2 infection really cause damage to retinal microcirculation in mild cases of COVID-19?

Aim To evaluate changes of retinal microcirculation in mild cases of recovered COVID-19 patients at least three months after the infection by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) non-invasive method.Methods In this prospective cross-sectional study, 50 right eyes of 50 recovered COVID-19 patients were compared with 50 righteyes of age an...

By ADISA PILAVDŽIĆ, SUZANA PAVLJAŠEVIĆ, AMRA NADAREVIĆ VODENČAREVIĆ, ANIS MEĐEDOVIĆ, MELIHA HALILBAŠIĆ, ALMA ČIČKUŠIĆ, NEJRA HODŽIĆ, SUMEJA TERZIĆ, AZRA ŠMIGALOVIĆ, SANELA MUHOVIĆ

01.12.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Prognostic value of a predictive score based on functional parameters for clinical outcome in patients with decompensated cirrhosis of the liver

Aim To create a predictive score based on functional parameters of the liver and determine its prognostic value in survival of patients with decompensated cirrhosis.Methods Retrospective observational study included 91 consecutive patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Functional parameters (bilirubin, AST – aspartate aminotransferase, ALT &n...

By JASMINKA MUJKANOVIĆ, KENANA LJUCA, AMIR TURSUNOVIĆ, NADINA LJUCA, DŽEVAD DŽANANOVIĆ, FARID LJUCA

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
A systematic evaluation of big data-driven colorectal cancer studies

Aim To assess machine-learning models, their methodological quality, compare their performance, and highlight their limitations.Methods The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) recommendations were applied. Electronic databases Science Direct, MEDLINE through (PubMed, Google Scholar), EBSCO, ERIC, and CINAHL w...

By ESLAM BANI MOHAMMAD, MUAYYAD AHMAD

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Renal function in patients with chronic hepatitis B during antiviral therapy

Aim To analyse the impact of the length of antiviral therapy with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) on the renal function in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).Methods A cross-sectional study included 75 patients with CHB treated with tenofovir, who had a normal renal function at the beginning of the treatment. Renal function was determined ...

By NERMA ČUSTOVIĆ, LEJLA ALIĆ, ISMAR RAŠIĆ, AIDA SARAY, AMILA MEHMEDOVIĆ, NADŽA ZUBČEVIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Single-centre experience with the treatment of high-prevalence metabolic syndrome in kidney transplant patients in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Aim To analyse prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in kidney transplant recipients at the University Clinical Centre Tuzla inBosnia and Herzegovina (B&H), and determine effects of a modern drug therapy in achieving target metabolic control in kidney transplant patients.Methods A single-centre prospective study that included 142 kidney transpl...

By MAIDA DUGONJIĆ-TALETOVIĆ, DENIJAL TULUMOVIĆ, MIRNA ALEČKOVIĆ-HALILOVIĆ, MIRHA PJANIĆ, MITHAD HAJDER, ALMA HALILČEVIĆ-TERZIĆ, DANIJELA LONČAR, AMILA JAŠAREVIĆ

01.12.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Comparison between conventional open-heart valve surgery and minimally invasive valve replacement surgery regarding the length of hospital stay and usage of blood derivates: insights from a single-centre, single-surgeon study conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Aim To analyse the correlation between different surgical methodologies employed in valve diseases treatment and their subsequent impact on the duration of hospitalization. Methods This retrospective study conducted at the Clinical Centre of the University of Sarajevo analysed medical records of 163 valve disease patients treated between January 20...

By NERMIR GRANOV, AMEL HADŽIMEHMEDAGIĆ, ARMIN ŠLJIVO, TARIK SELIMOVIĆ, DAMIR KURTAGIĆ, EDIN KABIL, MUHAMED DJEDOVIĆ, ARIAN ABDULKHALIQ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
An impact of treatment initiation timing on stroke outcome: bridging the time gap

Aim Stroke treatment is a time-critical condition. Understanding the impact of timing and types of treatment on patient outcomes can help develop and optimize stroke management strategies. The study aimed to analyse the effect of different time intervals and mechanical thrombectomy methods on outcomes of stroke patients in Kazakhstan.Methods The pa...

By KUANYSH NIKATOV, ERMEK DYUSSEMBEKOV, RAUAN KASTEY, YEVGENIY ZHUKOV, NIYAZBEK YERNIYAZOV, MUKHTAR KORABAYEV, GANI AKHANOV, TIMUR SALIEV, ILDAR FAKHRADIYEV

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients and its effect on laboratory parameters: a retrospective case series

Aim To evaluate characteristics of COVID-19 tracheostomy and its effect on laboratory parameters.Methods Demographic parameters, duration indicators, and laboratory parameters before and after tracheostomy were analysed ina series of 17 patients with COVID-19 patients.Results Of the 17 patients, four were males and 13 females with a mean age of 59 ...

By AMEL KRKALIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Functional gastrointestinal disorders in children: a single centre experience

Functional gastrointestinal disorders in childhood (FGIDs) constitute a significant time-consuming clinical problem for healthcare practitioners, and they carry an important psychosocial burden for patients and their families. The aim of this study was to characterize etiology, clinical features, and interventions in a paediatric cohort of patients...

By AMELA SELIMOVIĆ, NINA MEKIĆ, SELMA TERZIĆ, ALMIRA ĆOSIĆKIĆ, EVLIJANA ZULIĆ, MAJDA MEHMEDOVIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
The assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Health Index (ASAS HI) in patients with spondyloarthritis - a single centre experience

Aim The Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Health Index (ASAS HI) Croatian version was used to assess health and functioning of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) covering aspects of physical, emotional and social functioning.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted at the Clinic for Internal Diseases Tuzla from January t...

By MAIDA SKOKIĆ, ALMIRA ĆOSIĆKIĆ, ADIN ALIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
ChatGPT's contributions to the evolution of neurosurgical practice and education: a systematic review of benefits, concerns and limitations

Aim This study provides a comprehensive review of the current literature on the use of ChatGPT, a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, in neurosurgery. The study examines potential benefits and limitations of ChatGPT in neurosurgical practice and education.Methods The study involved a systematic review of the current literature on the use ...

By HAKIJA BEČULIĆ, EMIR BEGAGIĆ, RASIM SKOMORAC, ANES MAŠOVIĆ, EDIN SELIMOVIĆ, MIRZA POJSKIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Morphometric and Ki-67 proliferative index-related characteristics of meningiomas and their correlation with demographic, clinical, histopathological, and postoperative features

Aim To investigate the correlations between tumour characteristics, symptoms, intraoperative findings, and outcomes in patientwith meningioma.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 86 surgically treated patients at Department of Neurosurgery of Cantonal Hospital Zenica from 2010 to 2020. Patients with intracranial meningiomas underwent neur...

By RAGIB PUGONJA, HAKIJA BEČULIĆ, EMIR BEGAGIĆ, RASIM SKOMORAC, EDIN SELIMOVIĆ, MIRZA MORANJKIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Histopathological spectrum of lumbar disc changes in obesity: analysis of intervertebral discs in lumbar hernia patients in Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Aim To investigate the correlation of body mass index (BMI) with severity of intervertebral disc degeneration.Methods The study enrolled patients who had undergone surgical intervention for a herniated disc at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Cantonal Hospital Zenica. Patients underwent thorough preoperative evaluation, including medical histo...

By FATIMA JUKOVIĆ-BIHORAC, HAKIJA BEČULIĆ, EMIR BEGAGIĆ, RAGIB PUGONJA, JOVANA RADOVANOVIĆ, AMINA DŽIDIĆ-KRIVIĆ, BINASA BAŠIĆ, ANDREJ POPOV, HASO SEFO, ERMINA ILJAZOVIĆ

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
The level of occlusion of small saphenous vein after endovenous laser ablation

Aim To determine the success of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) treatment and long-term occlusion of small saphenousvein (SSV), as well as factors and conditions that influence the effectiveness of EVLA treatment.Methods A total of 250 patients treated with EVLA method over a period of seven years were followed one year after treatment.The main fa...

By ANEL OKIĆ, HASIB MUJIĆ, AMEL HADŽIMEHMEDAGIĆ, NERMINA BABIĆ, ALMA KRVAVAC HAFIZOVIĆ, AZRA KAJMAKOVIĆ KOŽO

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Association of age at menopause and age at menarche with later-life skeletal fragility fractures in Bosnian postmenopausal women

Aim To investigate the effects of estrogen-related events (age at menopause, age at menarche) on later-life skeletal fragility in Bosnian postmenopausal women.Methods A total of 100 postmenopausal Bosnian women, aged between 55 and 75 years, were included. The women in the study group (n=50) had fragility fractures, and in the control group (n=50) ...

By AMILA KAPETANOVIĆ, GORDAN BAJIĆ, SABINA SARIĆ, RUBINA ALIMANOVIĆ-ALAGIĆ, MARTINA BONIĆ, DŽENAN PLEHO

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Availability and quality of primary health care in the compulsory health insurance system in Kazakhstan

Aim To evaluate patient satisfaction with primary healthcare services and determine effectiveness indicators within Kazakhstan's compulsory health insurance system.Methods An analytical observational study with cross-examination was conducted in Kazakhstan's primary healthcare (PHC) organizations. Patient satisfaction was assessed through a 35-item...

By MAKHABBAT SHURENOVA, KURALBAY KURAKBAYEV, TLEUKHAN ABILDAEV, AIGUL TAZHIYEVA

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Comparative assessment of high-risk cardiovascular medication knowledge between practising and student nurses: a descriptive multi-centre study

Aim To examine unexplored knowledge of cardiovascular highrisk medications and perception thereof among practising nursesand students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).Methods The multicentre cross-sectional quantitative study used an online survey dichotomised into a knowledge test (true/falseand multiple choice questions) and a perception asse...

By NAJLA TASLIM, AMAL TURIKHAM ALGHAMDI, DANA ALI ALQARNI, SHAISTA RASHID, DUSTIN TODD EDGE

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Cement extravasation as a complication for kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty procedure: a retrospective analysis of 171 cases

Aim Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures used in bone augmentation following vertebral fractures when conservative management has failed. Cement injection could leak into surrounding structures leading to post-operative sequelae, which could be symptomatic. This study compared the rate and site of cement extravasation in...

By SULTAN JARRAR, MOHAMMED M. AL BARBARAWI, SULEIMAN S. DAOUD, AMER JARADAT, RAND ALKALBAN, LAYAN ABU QAYYAS, NADEEM B. ALABDALLAH, BASEL W. KHURFAN, ALA’ M. AL BARBARAWI, ZIAD A. AUDAT

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Percutaneous elastic-dynamic fixation for the treatment of volar displaced distal radius fractures. A solution for elderly patients?

Aim The Epibloc elastic-dynamic fixation has been applied for many years at several hand surgery centres in Italy. This technique has been considered safe and reliable in the treatment of distal meta-epiphyseal fractures of the radius with dorsal displacement. The aim of this study was to evaluate an alternative use of this method in the treatment ...

By LORENZO ROCCHI, ROCCO DE VITIS, GIANFRANCO MERENDI, CAMILLO FULCHIGNONI, SILVIA PIETRAMALA, GIUSEPPE TACCARDO

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Early career accuracy of shoulder ultrasound in evaluating rotator cuff tendon tears

Aim To compare the accuracy of shoulder ultrasound (US) in diagnosing rotator cuff tendon tears between junior and experienced musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologists. Also, to compare the overall ultrasound accuracy referenced to MRI.Methods A retrospective data collection for patients with clinically suspected rotator cuff tears who underwent ultrasou...

By NASER OBEIDA, ASMA’A AL-MNAYYIS, SUHAIB BANI ESSA, MOHAMMAD ALKHATATBA, HEBA AL QUDAH, MAJED M. ALJARRAH, YAHYA ALSHGERAT, AMMAR AL-TAWARH, RAGHAD AL-TITI, TAQWA ALZUQAILI, WASEEM SAMIR

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) in the surgical treatment of Haglund’s syndrome: the use of PRP membranes as an intra-operative local adjuvant

Aim Haglund's syndrome may be responsible for chronic pain in the ankle and hindfoot. Although numerous therapeutic approaches have been described in the literature, to this date no consensus over a surgical treatment has been established. We report our experience in the treatment of Haglund's syndrome and pre-insertional calcifications of the Achi...

By GIUSEPPE RESTUCCIA, GIORGIO VARCHETTA, ALESSANDRO LIPPI, LORENZO DOLFI, FEDERICO BIZZOCCHI, STEFANO GIOVANNETTI, EDOARDO IPPONI

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Common inflammatory markers in the screening of knee arthroprosthesis infections

Aim To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) in early and late total knee arthroplasty (TKA)infections.Methods Blood tests to determine CRP levels (cut-off 10 mg/L) were conducted before surgery, at 1st day, 7th day and 15th day after surgery and at 1, 3, 6,12, 24 and 36 months. Patients had routine follow-up vi...

By JACOPO CONTEDUCA, MARCO FILIPPONI, PAOLO PICHIERRI, ALBERTO CASTO, LUIGI MECCARIELLO, GIUSEPPE ROLLO

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Comparison of cutout risk factors between single- and doublescrew proximal nails in intertrochanteric femur fractures - a multicentric study

Aim Significant risk factors for femoral nail cutout are well-documented, primarily in the context of single-screw proximal nails.However, it remains uncertain whether those same risk factors are applicable when considering different implant devices. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to compare cutout risk factors between single- versu...

By MICHELE COVIELLO, ANTONELLA ABATE, GIOVANNI VICENTI, FRANCESCO IPPOLITO, VITTORIO NAPPI, ANDREA MICHELE ABBATICCHIO, ELIO CAIAFFA, GIULIA COLASUONNO, VINCENZO CAIAFFA, GIUSEPPE SOLARINO

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Vascularization of a bone stump

Aim To study the character of blood circulation in the bone stump at tight and loose closure of the medullary cavity.Methods Two series of experiments on 39 rabbits with mid-third femoral amputation and muscular plasty were carried out. In the1st (experimental) series, the bone scapula was closed by thin cortical autograft taken from the epimetaphy...

By VIKTOR SHEVCHUK, YURII BEZSMERTNYI, YANKAI JIANG, OLEXANDER BRANITSKY, HALYNA BEZSMERTNA, DMYTRO BONDARENKO

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis in a rare case of tuberculosis of the talus

Aim To assess our personal experience of a case of tuberculosis of the talus, and to provide an overview of the literature about this tuberculosis manifestations, including all its aspects: epidemiology, clinical and imaging presentation, and all the treatments available to the current state of knowledge.Methods We present our experience in a case ...

By CHIARA COMIS, TOMMASO GRECO, MICHELE INVERSO, ANTONIO MASCIO, CHIARA POLICHETTI, MARCO BARBALISCIA, VINCENZO LA VERGATA, MASSIMILIANO MOSCA, SILVIO CARAVELLI, NICOLA MONDANELLI, ELISA TROIANO, GIULIO MACCAURO, CARLO PERISANO

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
Deflazacort and Nevridol 800 to prevent acute carpal tunnel syndrome in adult distal radius fractures

Aim Acute carpal tunnel syndrome (ACTS) is a well-recognized and common condition following a distal radius fracture. The aim of this study was to test deflazacort associated with Nevridol®800 or deflazacort alone in order to prevent moderate or severe ACTS after the distal radius fracture in adults.Methods Sixty-four patients suffering from ex...

By LUIGI MECCARIELLO

06.11.2023. Review paper Biochemistry
The ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C vs bromelainvitamin C to prevent ankle complications in post-operative bimalleolar surgery

Aim To investigate whether the use of ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C or bromelain-vitamin C is the best to prevent ankle complications in post operative bimalleolar surgery.Methods A total of 61 patients treated with bimalleolar surgery were enrolled. The patients were divided into three groups: thefirst group (n=22) treated only with the su...

By LUIGI MECCARIELLO, ANNA IOLANDA BELLO, GIOVANNI BOVE, NICOLA GAGLIARDO, D’ANNA RAFFAELE, LUIGI MATERA

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