Background Cage subsidence is a very common complication after lumbar interbody fusion.
It may compromise vertebral interbody fusion through progressive spinal deformity and …

Introduction: Debridement, antibiotics and implant retention (DAIR) is known to be effective
in treating acute periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). However, deciding to perform additional …

Aim This study aims to describe the shoulder arthroplasty options for young and active
patients (<60 years old) with glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Methods A systematic review of the …

Purpose Lumbar musculature has a fundamental role in spine stability and spinal balance.
Muscle atrophy and fat infiltration play an important role in pain pathophysiology. Accordingly…

Background Modifications of the medialized design of Grammont-type reverse shoulder
arthroplasty (RSA) using a bony increased offset (BIO-RSA) has shown better clinical results and …

Repair of medial meniscal root tear is nowadays a validated procedure in order to restore knee
biomechanics and to prevent early development of arthritis. There are various techniques …

Background Cervical facet dislocations are among the most common traumatic spinal injuries.
The management of this type of lesions is still controversial. The objective of the present …

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) prevalence in spinal instrumentation varies,
depending on patient and surgery factors. This study aims to identify patient- and procedure-related …

Intramedullary nailing remains the most popular and preferred method of fixation for tibial
shaft fractures. The infrapatellar approach through the patellar tendon has long been …

Introdução: A atividade física adequada e o desporto para todos constituem um dos pilares
para um estilo de vida saudável. Contudo, a prática regular de desporto não é isenta de …