Nicola Maffulli

Surgical treatment of complex scapular fractures: a single centre prospective observational study

Abstract Background Conservative management is traditionally preferred for scapular fractures, but recent studies suggest that surgical intervention may improve outcomes in selected patients. This study evaluates functional and imaging outcomes, complication rates, and under-repo...

Wild Boar-Related Injuries in Wilderness Environments: Field-Oriented Management Principles and Evidence-Informed Clinical Recommendations

Wild boar-related trauma is uncommon but may result in severe injuries that pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly in wilderness or resource-limited environments. Most scientific literature consists of isolated case reports, regional series, and forensic descrip...

Football Cleats and Injury Patterns in 14- to 19-Year-Old Female Football Players: The Effect of Surface, Gender-Specific Shoe Gear and Cleat Pattern

BACKGROUND: Female football (soccer) players are at increased risk for lower extremity injuries, yet prevention strategies remain based mostly on male athlete data. Modifiable extrinsic factors including footwear design and playing surface have not been well defined in youth fema...