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Clinical insights on prosthetic surgery, arthroscopy and sports traumatology. Full articles are currently available in Italian.
Knee replacement: does the prosthesis really work?
When advanced osteoarthritis compromises daily life, knee replacement is the operation that halts the progression of pain. Indications, surgical technique, recovery and answers to the most frequent questions.
Read 02/12/2024Achilles tendon repair: how to deal with the rupture and recovery
Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most serious orthopaedic injuries, particularly for those who practise sports or are subject to intense physical effort. This tendon, which connects the muscles of the back of the leg to the heel, is essential for walking, running and jumping.
Read 06/11/2024Knee replacement surgery: what you need to know
Knee replacement or knee prosthetic surgery is one of the most common orthopaedic procedures and can significantly improve the quality of life of patients suffering from chronic pain and functional limitations.
Read 31/10/2024Knee arthroscopy: diagnosis and treatment in a single procedure
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows several pathologies of the knee joint to be diagnosed and treated. This procedure has gained popularity in recent decades thanks to its ability to treat a growing number of pathologies while respecting the joint.
Read 13/07/2020Anterior cruciate ligament and peripheral injuries
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in athletes following knee sprains. Prof. Simone Cerciello, expert in Orthopaedics and Traumatology in Rome, explains the details.
Read 17/06/2020The advantages of a multidisciplinary approach in prosthetic surgery
Prosthetic surgery of the large joints has seen major improvements in instrumentation and prosthetic design in recent years. Prof. Simone Cerciello, expert in Orthopaedics and Traumatology in Rome, explains.
Read 03/06/2020Current orientations in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Prof. Simone Cerciello, expert in Orthopaedics and Traumatology in Rome, discusses the main causes of rotator cuff tears and the possible surgical treatments.
Read 11/05/2018Rotator cuff tears: how are they treated?
Rotator cuff tears are not always treated with surgery: Prof. Simone Cerciello, expert in Orthopaedics in Rome, explains the causes of these injuries and the alternatives to surgery.
Read 08/05/2018Fast Track: rapid recovery after total knee and hip replacement
A knee or hip replacement can be very disabling for the patient, also because of the long post-operative recovery. Prof. Simone Cerciello, expert in Orthopaedics and Traumatology in Rome, describes Fast Track, a type of surgery that can change the future of prosthetic procedures.
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