Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Neanderthal’s heel: How the Neanderthal’s external calcaneal shape uniquely differs from that of modern humans

Neanderthals exhibit unique morphological adaptations in their calcaneus compared to Homo sapiens , shedding light on distinct evolutionary pressures and functional requirements shaping their respective foot anatomy. This study assesses which calcaneal traits represent plesiomorp...

Paediatric therapeutic development workshop on osteosarcoma

The fourth Paediatric Therapeutic Development Workshop focused on osteosarcoma, the most common primary bone cancer in children and young adults. Current treatment of osteosarcoma comprises surgery and chemotherapy. Outcome has shown very little improvement over the last four dec...

Progressive Hallux Pain Due to Subungual Exostosis: Diagnosis and Surgical Management

Background and aim Subungual exostosis is a relatively uncommon benign ostecartilaginous lesion of the distal phalanx of the great toe, responsible for pain and nail deformity. Material A case of subungual exostosis in a female patient is reported. Diagnosis was made performing c...

Chondrosarcoma of the mobile spine: impact of tumor status at referral and surgical strategy on oncological outcome

BACKGROUND: Chondrosarcoma (CHS) is a rare malignant bone tumor, mostly histologically low grade, demonstrating limited response to chemotherapy and conventional photon radiotherapy (RT). According to Enneking Staging System, tumor-free margin en bloc resection is the cornerstone...