Guglielmo Torre

TL;DR: The main growpoints concerning OM are the identification of a correct laboratory test array to allow a prompt diagnosis and provide a sensitive and specific detection of the bacterial species involved, along with antibiotic drug resistance.

TL;DR: Results suggest that satisfactory outcomes can be achieved by tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using intramedullary nailing, and low complication rates contribute to make this a safe procedure.

TL;DR: Active exercise and sport are effective to improve pain and physical function in elderly people with osteoarthritis, Nevertheless, further studies are required to validate the use of land-based exercise, aquatic exercise, or sport to treat the symptoms of older adults that suffer from knee and hip osteOarthritis.

TL;DR: The aim of this review is to critically appraise the literature relative to the different disorders of this triad of sarcopenia, tendinopathies, and arthritis in order to highlight the pathophysiological common denominator and propose strategies for personalized clinical management of patients presenting with this combination of musculoskeletal disorders.

TL;DR: The thesis of a direct effect of sarcopenia on OA development nor the opposite relation can be supported, because the up-to-date literature lacks basic science studies concerning these topics.