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Rate of revision and wear penetration in different polyethylene liner compositions in total hip arthroplasty: a Bayesian network meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Migliorini, F., Betsch, M., Maffulli, N., Schäfer, L., Hildebrand, F., Kubach, J., & Pasurka, M. (in press). Rate of revision and wear penetration in different polyethylene liner compositions in total hip arthroplasty: a Bayesian network meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 14(1), Article 21162. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-71326-1

The present Bayesian network meta-analysis compared different types of polyethylene liners in total hip arthroplasty (THA) in terms of wear penetration (mm/year) and rate of revision. The type of liners compared were the crosslinked ultra-high molecu... Read More about Rate of revision and wear penetration in different polyethylene liner compositions in total hip arthroplasty: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Return to Sport Following Arthroscopic Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review (2024)
Journal Article
Lucenti, L., Maffulli, N., Bardazzi, T., Saggini, R., Memminger, M., Simeone, F., & Migliorini, F. (in press). Return to Sport Following Arthroscopic Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(17), https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13175219

Background: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is common. The present systematic review updates the current evidence on return to sport (RTS) in patients who have undergone arthroscopic surgery for FAI in any of its variants (CAM, pincer, or both). M... Read More about Return to Sport Following Arthroscopic Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review.

Osteoinductive potential of graphene and graphene oxide for bone tissue engineering: a comparative study (2024)
Journal Article
Kashte, S. B., Kadam, S., Maffulli, N., Potty, A. G., Migliorini, F., & Gupta, A. (2024). Osteoinductive potential of graphene and graphene oxide for bone tissue engineering: a comparative study. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05028-9

Background: Bone defects, especially critical-size bone defects, and their repair pose a treatment challenge. Osteoinductive scaffolds have gained importance given their potential in bone tissue engineering applications. Methods: Polycaprolactone (PC... Read More about Osteoinductive potential of graphene and graphene oxide for bone tissue engineering: a comparative study.

Beyond pixel: Superpixel-based MRI segmentation through traditional machine learning and graph convolutional network (2024)
Journal Article
Khatun, Z., Jónsson, H., Tsirilaki, M., Maffulli, N., Oliva, F., Daval, P., …Gargiulo, P. (2024). Beyond pixel: Superpixel-based MRI segmentation through traditional machine learning and graph convolutional network. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 256, Article 108398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2024.108398

Background and Objective:
Tendon segmentation is crucial for studying tendon-related pathologies like tendinopathy, tendinosis, etc. This step further enables detailed analysis of specific tendon regions using automated or semi-automated methods. Th... Read More about Beyond pixel: Superpixel-based MRI segmentation through traditional machine learning and graph convolutional network.

Anodal tDCS improves the effect of neuromuscular training on the feedforward activity of lower extremity muscles in female taekwondo athletes with dynamic knee valgus (2024)
Journal Article
Moshashaei, M. S., Gandomi, F., Amiri, E., & Maffulli, N. (in press). Anodal tDCS improves the effect of neuromuscular training on the feedforward activity of lower extremity muscles in female taekwondo athletes with dynamic knee valgus. Scientific Reports, 14(1), Article 20007. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-70328-3

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can increase cortical excitability of a targeted brain area. This study aimed to investigate the effect of adding anodal-tDCS (a-tDCS) to neuromuscular training (NMT) on the dynamic knee valgus (DKV) and... Read More about Anodal tDCS improves the effect of neuromuscular training on the feedforward activity of lower extremity muscles in female taekwondo athletes with dynamic knee valgus.

Concurrent validity between self-reported International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and Fibion accelerometer data among young adults in the UAE (2024)
Journal Article
Arumugam, A., Alsaafin, N., Shalash, R. J., Qadah, R. M., Al-Sharman, A., Moustafa, I. M., …Maffulli, N. (in press). Concurrent validity between self-reported International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and Fibion accelerometer data among young adults in the UAE. European Journal of Medical Research, 29(1), Article 426. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-01975-5

Self-reported physical activity questionnaires (e.g., International Physical Activity Questionnaire, IPAQ) are a cost-effective, time-saving, and accessible method to assess sedentary behaviour and physical activity. There are conflicting findings re... Read More about Concurrent validity between self-reported International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and Fibion accelerometer data among young adults in the UAE.

Metamizole in the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Current Concept Review (2024)
Journal Article
Jeyaraman, N., Migliorini, F., Murugan, S., Ramasubramanian, S., Balaji, S., Maffulli, N., & Jeyaraman, M. (in press). Metamizole in the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Current Concept Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(16), Article 4794. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13164794

Metamizole, or dipyrone, has been used for decades as a non-narcotic analgesic, providing pain relief from musculoskeletal disorders and antipyretic and antispasmolytic properties. Despite being in use since the 1920s, its mechanism of action still n... Read More about Metamizole in the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Current Concept Review.

Antithrombotic prophylaxis following total knee arthroplasty: a level I Bayesian network meta-analysis. (2024)
Journal Article
Migliorini, F., Maffulli, N., Velaj, E., Bell, A., Kämmer, D., Eschweiler, J., & Hofmann, U. K. (in press). Antithrombotic prophylaxis following total knee arthroplasty: a level I Bayesian network meta-analysis. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-024-04071-w

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major concern following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The optimal pharmacological prophylaxis remains, however, controversial. The present investigation compared several non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants... Read More about Antithrombotic prophylaxis following total knee arthroplasty: a level I Bayesian network meta-analysis..

Brain Punch: K-1 Fights Affect Brain Wave Activity in Professional Kickboxers. (2024)
Journal Article
Rydzik, Ł., Kopańska, M., Wąsacz, W., Ouergui, I., Obmiński, Z., Pałka, T., …Szczygielski, J. (in press). Brain Punch: K-1 Fights Affect Brain Wave Activity in Professional Kickboxers. Sports Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02082-5

Kickboxing is a popular striking combat sport, and K-1 is a type of kickboxing. Direct head blows can cause significant long-term injury and affect brain wave activity. We aim to compare the changes in brain wave activities of fighters during a K-1 k... Read More about Brain Punch: K-1 Fights Affect Brain Wave Activity in Professional Kickboxers..

Angioembolization in the management of joint pain: current concepts. (2024)
Journal Article
Jeyaraman, N., Migliorini, F., Ramkumar, V., Ramasubramanian, S., Patro, B. P., Maffulli, N., & Jeyaraman, M. (in press). Angioembolization in the management of joint pain: current concepts. Die Orthopädie, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00132-024-04531-5

Joint pain is a common complaint owing to its origin in inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases. Recent research has helped narrow down inadequate angiogenesis as one of the causes. Angioembolization has emerged as a treatment option for this co... Read More about Angioembolization in the management of joint pain: current concepts..

Heel pain in young athletes - not always Sever's Disease: A Narrative Review. (2024)
Journal Article
Jokela, A., Aho, J., Kosola, J., Stenroos, A., Sinikumpu, J.-J., Maffulli, N., & Lempainen, L. (2024). Heel pain in young athletes - not always Sever's Disease: A Narrative Review. Foot, 60, Article 102114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2024.102114

Heel pain is a prevalent issue in young athletes, often arising from overuse and increased sporting demands. While Sever's Disease is the predominant cause, various other entities, including stress-related injuries and pathologies like tumors and bon... Read More about Heel pain in young athletes - not always Sever's Disease: A Narrative Review..

FIFA 11+ KIDS in the prevention of soccer injuries in children: a systematic review (2024)
Journal Article
Ramos, A. P., de Mesquita, R. S., Migliorini, F., Maffulli, N., & Okubo, R. (2024). FIFA 11+ KIDS in the prevention of soccer injuries in children: a systematic review. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04876-9

Background: The “FIFA 11+” is an injury prevention program conceived for soccer athletes aged over 14. The use of FIFA 11+ Kids in soccer was associated with a reduction of the overall risk of injuries in children by 48%, and of 74% for serious injur... Read More about FIFA 11+ KIDS in the prevention of soccer injuries in children: a systematic review.

Osteointegration of functionalised high-performance oxide ceramics: imaging from micro-computed tomography (2024)
Journal Article
Migliorini, F., Eschweiler, J., Betsch, M., Maffulli, N., Tingart, M., Hildebrand, F., …Schenker, H. (2024). Osteointegration of functionalised high-performance oxide ceramics: imaging from micro-computed tomography. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04918-2

Background
This study evaluated the osseointegration potential of functionalised high-performance oxide ceramics (HPOC) in isolation or coated with BMP-2 or RGD peptides in 36 New Zeeland female rabbits using micro-computed tomography (micro CT). Th... Read More about Osteointegration of functionalised high-performance oxide ceramics: imaging from micro-computed tomography.

Spontaneous Resolution of Symptomatic Synovial Cysts of the Lumbar Spine: A Comprehensive Review with Two Illustrative Cases (2024)
Journal Article
Scrofani, R., De Simone, M., Migliorini, F., Amoroso, E., Maffulli, N., Narciso, N., & Iaconetta, G. (in press). Spontaneous Resolution of Symptomatic Synovial Cysts of the Lumbar Spine: A Comprehensive Review with Two Illustrative Cases. Medicina, 60(7), Article 1115. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60071115

Although lumbar synovial cysts (LSCs) are frequently described in the literature, they are a relatively uncommon cause of low back and radicular leg pain. Furthermore, their spontaneous resolution is an even rarer event. The standard treatment of the... Read More about Spontaneous Resolution of Symptomatic Synovial Cysts of the Lumbar Spine: A Comprehensive Review with Two Illustrative Cases.

Percutaneous transverse pinning for metacarpal fractures: a clinical trial. (2024)
Journal Article
Pintore, A., Astone, A., Vecchio, G., Asparago, G., Calabrò, G., Migliorini, F., & Maffulli, N. (in press). Percutaneous transverse pinning for metacarpal fractures: a clinical trial. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-024-05422-2

Metacarpal fractures account for 25%-50% of all hand fractures and may negatively impact hand function and ability to work. Percutaneous transverse pinning of non-articular metacarpal fractures allows mobilisation immediately after the procedure. Bet... Read More about Percutaneous transverse pinning for metacarpal fractures: a clinical trial..

IS SARM - Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator: A Chance for Therapeutic Approach in Muscle-Wasting Chronic Conditions? (2024)
Journal Article
Bartoli, A., Maffulli, N., Oliva, G., Ziello, S., & Oliva, F. (in press). IS SARM - Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator: A Chance for Therapeutic Approach in Muscle-Wasting Chronic Conditions?. M.L.T.J. Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 14(02), 361. https://doi.org/10.32098/mltj.02.2024.17

Purpose of review. The purpose of this paper is to review the current concepts regard­ing a new-old pharmacological class, SARM (Selective Androgen Receptor Modula­tor). Especially how SARM can be beneficial in treatment of orthopedic disease.
Mater... Read More about IS SARM - Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator: A Chance for Therapeutic Approach in Muscle-Wasting Chronic Conditions?.

Orthobiologics Injection Therapies in the Treatment of Muscle and Tendon Disorders in Athletes: Fact or Fake? (2024)
Journal Article
Vascellari, A., Demeco, A., Vittadini, F., Gnasso, R., Tarantino, D., Belviso, I., …Palermi, S. (in press). Orthobiologics Injection Therapies in the Treatment of Muscle and Tendon Disorders in Athletes: Fact or Fake?. M.L.T.J. Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 14(02), 239-246. https://doi.org/10.32098/mltj.02.2024.02

Muscle and tendon injuries encompass a wide range of conditions, including both acute and chronic ailments, and are common among athletes, representing a significant cause of injuries in various sports. Frequently affected areas include the hamstring... Read More about Orthobiologics Injection Therapies in the Treatment of Muscle and Tendon Disorders in Athletes: Fact or Fake?.

Long-Term Resistance Trained Human Muscles Have More Fibers, More Myofibrils, and Tighter Myofilament Packing Than Untrained (2024)
Journal Article
MAEO, S., BALSHAW, T. G., MÄRZ, B., ZHOU, Z., HAUG, B., MARTIN, N. R. W., …FOLLAND, J. P. (2024). Long-Term Resistance Trained Human Muscles Have More Fibers, More Myofibrils, and Tighter Myofilament Packing Than Untrained. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 56(10), 1906-1915. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000003495

Introduction
Increases in skeletal muscle size occur in response to prolonged exposure to resistance training that is typically ascribed to increased muscle fiber size. Whether muscle fiber number also changes remains controversial, and a paucity o... Read More about Long-Term Resistance Trained Human Muscles Have More Fibers, More Myofibrils, and Tighter Myofilament Packing Than Untrained.

Surgical approach on combined chronic patellar tendon and bicruciate knee ligament injury (2024)
Journal Article
Piedade, S. R., Górios, C., Spiezia, F., & Maffulli, N. (in press). Surgical approach on combined chronic patellar tendon and bicruciate knee ligament injury. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19(1), 319. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04724-w

A combined injury of the patellar tendon and both the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments is disabling. It directly affects knee kinematics and biomechanics, presenting a considerable surgical challenge. In this complex and uncommon injury, dec... Read More about Surgical approach on combined chronic patellar tendon and bicruciate knee ligament injury.

Management of Medial Femorotibial Knee Osteoarthritis in Conjunction with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency: Technical Note and Literature Review (2024)
Journal Article
Legnani, C., Ventura, A., Mangiavini, L., Maffulli, N., & Peretti, G. M. (in press). Management of Medial Femorotibial Knee Osteoarthritis in Conjunction with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency: Technical Note and Literature Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(11), Article 3143. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113143

In recent years, there has been increased interest in the management of medial femorotibial knee osteoarthritis (OA) in conjunction with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency. Traditional treatment modalities included conservative therapy, high... Read More about Management of Medial Femorotibial Knee Osteoarthritis in Conjunction with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency: Technical Note and Literature Review.