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Annual Report 2022: English addendum

The Addendum to the 2022 RIAP Annual Report – Data 2007-2021 provides a brief overview of the main findings described in the Report. It includes an outline of the Registry’s activities since its implementation and a summary of RIAP data analysis regarding hip, knee and shoulder replacements performed in Italy during the period 2007-2021.

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Artificial Intelligence in the detection of medical device failure

Falcone T, Bacocco DL, Cislaghi M, Forlani MD, Mazzone A, Barral M, D’Amato F, Mentuccia A, Gellona F, Glorioso V, Della Giustina J, Carrani E, Ciccarelli P, Torre M. Artificial Intelligence in the detection of medical device failure. 14th International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries, Christchurch, February 19-21, 2025

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Definition of a mapping system for diagnostic and procedural categories from ICD9-CM codes in spine surgery. Application to national administrative health data in Italy between 2001 and 2019

Torre M, Piazzolla A, Ciminello E, Falcone T, Carrani E, Zanoli G, Biondi A, Sampaolo L, Mari V, Langella F, Berjano P. Definition of a mapping system for diagnostic and procedural categories from ICD9-CM codes in spine surgery. Application to national administrative health data in Italy between 2001 and 2019. 14th International Congress of Arthroplasty …

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2023 RIAP Registry Report: latest updates and future directions from the Italian registry

Falcone T, Cornacchia A, Ciminello E, Carrani E, Masciocchi M, Armaroli C, Boniforti F, Romanini E, Zanoli G, Ceccarelli S, Biondi A, Laricchiuta P, Ciccarelli P, Torre M. 2023 RIAP Registry Report: latest updates and future directions from the Italian registry. 14th International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries, Christchurch, February 19-21, 2025

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Total ankle replacements are an increasing reality in Italy: Analysis of temporal trends between 2001 and 2022 on the National Hospital Discharge Record database

Ciccarelli P, Cuccu A, Samaila EM, Ciminello E, Alfieri Montrasio U, Cortese F, Masciocchi M, Cornacchia A, Ceccarelli S, Falcone T, Torre M. Total ankle replacements are an increasing reality in Italy: Analysis of temporal trends between 2001 and 2022 on the National Hospital Discharge Record database. 14th International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries, Christchurch, February …

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Trends and shifts in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in Italy: a 22-year analysis of surgical and conservative approaches

Ciminello E, Modesti A, Romanini E, Lepore S, Tucci G, Logroscino G, Ciccarelli P, Falcone T, Torre M. Trends and shifts in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in Italy: a 22-year analysis of surgical and conservative approaches. 14th International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries, Christchurch, February 19-21, 2025

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Is the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis changing over time in Italy? Analysis of temporal trends for fusion and arthroplasty in a population-based study from 2001 to 2022 on the National Hospital Discharge Record database

Cuccu A, Samaila EM, Ciminello E, Alfieri Montrasio U, Cortese F, Ceccarelli S, Falcone T, Torre M. Is the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis changing over time in Italy? Analysis of temporal trends for fusion and arthroplasty in a population-based study from 2001 to 2022 on the National Hospital Discharge Record database. J Orthop Traumatol. 2025 …

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Understanding patients’ emotional well-being, perceptions and concerns during an unprecedented deferment of arthroplasty: an Italian qualitative study

Urakcheeva I, Ciccarelli P, Tenti M, Torre M, Toccaceli V. Understanding patients’ emotional well-being, perceptions and concerns during an unprecedented deferment of arthroplasty: an Italian qualitative study. BMJ Open 2025;15:e083598. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-083598

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Letter to the editor regarding “Global mapping of institutional and hospital-based (level II-IV) arthroplasty registries: a scoping review”

Romanini E, Torre M, Zanoli G. Letter to the editor regarding “Global mapping of institutional and hospital-based (level II-IV) arthroplasty registries: a scoping review”. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2024 Feb; 34(2):1219-1251. doi: 10.1007/s00590-023-03691-y. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2024 Dec;34(8):4149-4150. doi: 10.1007/s00590-024-04099-y.

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Trends and Changes in Treating Proximal Humeral Fractures in Italy: Is Arthroplasty an Increasingly Preferred Option? A Nation-Wide, Population-Based Study over a Period of 22 Years

Ciminello E, Modesti A, Romanini E, Lepore S, Tucci G, Di Gennaro S, Logroscino G, Ciccarelli P, Falcone T, Torre M. Trends and Changes in Treating Proximal Humeral Fractures in Italy: Is Arthroplasty an Increasingly Preferred Option? A Nation-Wide, Population-Based Study over a Period of 22 Years. J Clin Med 2024; 13(19):5780. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195780

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