Giovanni Sciarretta

Dr. Giovanni Sciarretta


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 October 2022 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Carlo BizCarlo Biz
Carlo Biz
BBBarbara Bonvicini
Barbara Bonvicini
GSGiovanni Sciarretta
Giovanni Sciarretta
MPMattia Pendin
Mattia Pendin
Giovanni CecchettoGiovanni Cecchetto
Giovanni Cecchetto
Pietro RuggieriPietro Ruggieri
Pietro Ruggieri
The therapeutic algorithm for symptomatic Morton’s syndrome is not standardized as several managements have been proposed. Ultrasound-guided alcohol injection (USGAI) is one of the non-operative procedures described. This report presents the case of digital ischemia that occurred after alcoholization for the treatment of Morton’s syndrome. This complication is described for the first time in the scientific literature, and it should not only be added to the list of sequalae of USGAI, but more importantly, it should also be explained to the patient when this alternative treatment to traditional surgery is proposed.

12 March 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Carlo BizCarlo Biz
Carlo Biz
Elisa BelluzziElisa Belluzzi
Elisa Belluzzi
ACAlberto Crimì
Alberto Crimì
GSGiovanni Sciarretta
Giovanni Sciarretta
EBELENA BORTOLATO
ELENA BORTOLATO
Pietro RuggieriPietro Ruggieri
Pietro Ruggieri
Background/Objectives: Assessing the learning curve is essential for surgical techniques that require precision and technical adaptation. Although modified Reverdin–Isham and Akin percutaneous osteotomies (RIAOs) are well-established procedures for the treatment of hallux valgus (HV), their percutaneous nature and specific technical demands justify the evaluation of the learning curve. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the learning curve of RIAOs for the HV correction, using for the first time a Bayesian approach. Methods: Modified RIAOs were applied to treat mild-to-moderate HV in patients who were prospectively enrolled. The hallux valgus angle (HVA), inter-metatarsal angle (IMA), distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) and tibial sesamoid position were assessed. Clinical outcomes were evaluated with the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Surgery and fluoroscopy times were recorded. To evaluate the learning curve, a Bayesian analysis using a change point model was performed. Results: Analysis of 142 patients revealed three distinct phases in the learning curve, with a plateau reached after 112 procedures. Over time, the mean operation duration decreased from 55 to 27 min, and fluoroscopy time decreased from 60 to 28 s. Conclusions: A flexible change point model was used to model a learning curve, guaranteeing a robust interpretation of the data. The correction of the HV angles showed similar results in the three phases of the curve, demonstrating that the surgeon achieved positive results from the beginning of the surgery.