Clinical Research Directory

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Standard Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement

The mechanical intervention is treating aortic valve stenosis (AVS) which may be performed using the standard open surgical approach for aortic valve replacement (AVR) or transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The key question of this study is to establish the difference in all-cause and cause-specific (cardiac vs noncardiac) mortality, all hospitalizations for heart failure within 24 months of follow-up, left ventricular reverse remodeling after adjustment for death, as assessed by means of the left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), in patients who received the TAVI vs the standard surgical procedure for AVS. Any potential failure of the devices in question will be thoroughly investigated by means of CT scanning and biomechanical computational modelling, utilising finite element analysis (FEA).

Evaluation of 5-year Survival and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty With a Polyethylene Tibial Component

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most successful procedures in orthopedic surgery for treating advanced knee osteoarthritis, providing pain relief, functional recovery, and improved quality of life. Advances in implant design and materials have further enhanced joint kinematics and patient satisfaction. An aging population has increased the number of elderly patients with comorbidities, potentially affecting surgical outcomes and implant longevity. Polyethylene has long been used in knee prostheses; early all-polyethylene tibial components were abandoned due to high wear and failure rates, in favor of metal-backed designs, which became the gold standard. Recently, highly cross-linked ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has renewed interest in all-polyethylene tibial components, although their use remains limited. These implants offer potential advantages, including elimination of locking mechanism failures, reduced backside wear, lower costs, and possibly better load distribution. Evidence from registries, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses shows that 15-year survival of all-polyethylene tibial components is comparable or even superior to metal-backed designs, with no significant differences in clinical-functional outcomes. Additionally, all-poly components are significantly less expensive. Given these findings, increasing their use and evaluating outcomes in Italy is warranted. The aim of the present study is to assess implant survival of the Link Symphoknee prosthesis with an all-polyethylene tibial component, along with clinical-functional outcomes and post-discharge readmission rates in patients treated at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute.

Four-unit Implant Supported Fixed Partial Dentures Fabricated From Different Materials

Implant supported superstructure is necessary for long term success and durability of the implant itself in terms of stresses distribution and fracture strength capability. Stresses falling on an implant are too much greater than those applied on a tooth structure with a periodontal ligament offering a degree of elasticity. The important mechanical and physical properties of materials used for the fabrication of dental prostheses include adequate flexural and tensile strength and modulus of elasticity, maximum fracture resistance, optimal bond strength and adequate polishability.

Clinical and Functional Outcome of the MobileLink Acetabular Cup System in the Short-, Mid-, and Longterm Follow-up

The implantation of artificial hip joints is one of the most frequently performed surgeries. Normally, patients are very satisfied with the results. The MobileLink hip prosthesis system is a CE marked medical device. This means the the safety and performance of the prosthesis ist approved. Aim of the study is to collect clinical data about the outcome of the MobileLink hip prosthesis system under routine condition and to determine the satisfaction of the patients.

Hybrid PEEK-Acrylic Resin Prostheses and the All-on-4 Concept for Full-Arch Rehabilitation - Routine Group

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the outcome of a Poly-ether-ether-ketone - acrylic resin prosthesis for full-arch rehabilitation of the atrophic maxillae through the All-on-4 concept after five years of follow-up. The main question it aims to answer is: \- What is the survival outcome of the full-arch implant-supported Poly-ether-ether-ketone - acrylic resin prosthesis? The participants already rehabilitated with dental implants will receive a Poly-ether-ehter-ketone prosthesis as a definitive prosthesis.

Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Patient Underwent Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Registry of Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute: provides for the regular and systematic collection of all data (clinical and some PROMs) obtained from patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty to which questionnaires are proposed investigating the specific functional sphere of the joints undergoing surgery (Knee injuryOsteoarthritisOutcomeScore (KOOS-PS) and Hip injuryOsteoarthritisOutcomeScore (HOOS-PS) but also the sphere of general health (ShortForm health survey-12 (SF-12) and VisualAnalogueScale (VAS)) , in addition, of course, to the satisfaction rate.