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Interactions Between Gut Microbiota and Brain: Possible Effects on Sport Performance

Purpose: This review examines the bidirectional interactions between gut microbiota and the brain, with a specific focus on their implications for sport performance. The main research question addresses how gut-brain communication responds to physical activity and actively contributes to athletic performance in elite athletes subjected to high physiological demands. Methods: A comprehensive review was conducted analysing the characteristics and development of gut microbiota, the methods used ...

Cementless unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is safe and effective at a minimum follow‐up of 4.2 years: A systematic review

Purpose: Cemented unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a widely used procedure in the treatment of anteromedial and lateral knee osteoarthritis. However, several advantages are reported for cementless UKA, such as improved osseointegration, reduced cement-related costs and complications. The aim of this study was to analyse clinical outcomes, survival, complications, failures and revision rate of cementless UKA. Methods: A systematic review was performed on 31 May 2024, on PubMed, Coch...

Histopathological examination of post-arthroscopy osteonecrosis of the knee: a scoping review

Background: Post-arthroscopy osteonecrosis of the knee (PONK) was originally described based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in the absence of any histopathological evidence. However, several authors have demonstrated the absence of necrosis in histological samples of patients undergoing reoperation after diagnosis of PONK. The aim of this study was to evaluate and synthesize the available literature related to the histopathological characteristics of PONK cases and to determine ...