DIVANO , Stefano

Purpose: The aim of our study is to evaluate long-term outcomes from a cohort of patients treated with Collum Femoris Preserving (CFP) stem correlating neck resorption with comorbidities, clinical outcomes and complications. Methods: 176 patients (194 hips) were retrospectively reviewed with a minimum follow-up (f.u.) of 10 years. Demographic...

The use of primary cementless stems in femoral revision has gained popularity, but no clear consensus about the correct indication is still present. The aim of our systematic review is to: (1) summarize the available literature focused on the use of cementless primary stem in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA); (2) evaluate whether the use...

Background: The purpose of this study was to summarize the available evidence about total lumbar disc replacement (TDR), focusing our attention on four main topics: clinical and functional outcomes, comparison with fusion surgery results, rate of complications and influence on sagittal balance. Materials and methods: We systematically searched...