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Bone and Cartilage Fractures: Types, Diagnosis, Complications, Prevention and Treatment
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Bone and Cartilage Fractures: Types, Diagnosis, Complications, Prevention and Treatment

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 1014

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Massimiliano Leigheb

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Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Surgical Department, San Gaudenzio Clinic, Policlinico di Monza Group, 28100 Novara, Italy
Interests: orthopedics; traumatology; hand surgery; foot and ankle; connective tissue engineering; musculoskeletal regenerative medicine
Dr. Gabriele Colò

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Orthopedic Section, National Hospital of SS. Antonio and Biagio and C. Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
Interests: foot and ankle surgery
Dr. Giuseppe Basile

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IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, 20161 Milan, Italy
Interests: orthopedics; traumatology; foot and ankle surgery; forensic traumatology
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Dear Colleagues,

Fractures are common skeletal injuries that consist of the interruption of bone and, more rarely, cartilaginous tissue, resulting in disability.

For optimal healing and restoration of function, a correct diagnostic framework and related treatment approach are essential.

This Special Issue aims to gather scientific evidence about fracture classification, diagnosis, complications, and treatment from prevention to surgery and functional recovery.

Prof. Dr. Massimiliano Leigheb
Dr. Gabriele Colò
Dr. Giuseppe Basile
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • fracture
  • traumatology
  • diagnosis
  • surgery
  • osteosynthesis
  • reduction
  • cartilage
  • chondral
  • lesion
  • injury
  • rehabilitation
  • complication

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Anterior Radial Head Dislocation Associated with a Bifocal Fracture of the Ulna: A Bado Type ID Monteggia Fracture–Dislocation?
by Flaviu Moldovan
Life 2025, 15(4), 637; https://doi.org/10.3390/life15040637 - 11 Apr 2025
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Monteggia fractures represent complex injuries requiring careful assessment and surgical intervention. This case report presents a rare variation of a Bado type I Monteggia fracture–dislocation that resembles features from the Jupiter subclassification type IID. A 39-year-old male sustained a high-energy injury while riding [...] Read more.
Monteggia fractures represent complex injuries requiring careful assessment and surgical intervention. This case report presents a rare variation of a Bado type I Monteggia fracture–dislocation that resembles features from the Jupiter subclassification type IID. A 39-year-old male sustained a high-energy injury while riding an all-terrain vehicle, resulting in a proximal segmental ulnar shaft fracture with anterior radial head dislocation. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the ulna using a pre-contoured proximal ulna low-contact dynamic compression plate (LC-DCP) successfully restored alignment, leading to spontaneous reduction of the radial head. The postoperative course was uneventful, with satisfactory healing and functional recovery. This case underscores the importance of meticulous ulnar reconstruction in Monteggia fracture–dislocations and contributes to the limited literature on anterior radial head dislocation patterns. Full article
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Traumatic Bilateral Asymmetrical Hip Dislocation with Acetabular Fracture: A Case Report and Review of Current Evidence
by Jovana Grupkovic, Uros Dabetic, Nikola Bogosavljevic, Dejan Aleksandric, Mladen Milanovic, Dunja Savicevic and Slavisa Zagorac
Life 2025, 15(4), 532; https://doi.org/10.3390/life15040532 - 24 Mar 2025
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Bilateral asymmetrical hip dislocations are rare, occurring in only 0.01–0.02% of all joint dislocations, typically following high-energy trauma. We present a 22-year-old male involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision, sustaining a right posterior hip dislocation with an associated posterior wall acetabular fracture [...] Read more.
Bilateral asymmetrical hip dislocations are rare, occurring in only 0.01–0.02% of all joint dislocations, typically following high-energy trauma. We present a 22-year-old male involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision, sustaining a right posterior hip dislocation with an associated posterior wall acetabular fracture and a left obturator-type anterior dislocation. He underwent successful closed reduction within two hours post-injury, but due to persistent instability of the posterior acetabular wall fracture, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) via a Kocher–Langenbeck approach was performed. A structured rehabilitation protocol facilitated full functional recovery at six months, with no evidence of avascular necrosis (AVN) or post-traumatic osteoarthritis. A literature review of relevant studies highlights the importance of early reduction (<6 h) to reduce AVN risk, timely surgical stabilization for acetabular fractures, and individualized rehabilitation strategies. While our case supports established treatment guidelines, long-term outcomes and optimal rehabilitation protocols remain areas for further research. Expedited diagnosis, early intervention, and evidence-based management are essential in achieving favorable outcomes for these complex injuries. Full article
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