Autologous Bone Grafting in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review by Filippo Migliorini, Francesco Cuozzo, Ernesto Torsiello, Filippo Spiezia, Francesco Oliva, Nicola Maffulli

“…In May 2021, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar were accessed, with no time constraints. RIA may produce greater blood loss, but with less morbidity and complications, making it a potential alternative source of bone grafting.…”
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Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease by Julia Prinz, Nicola Maffulli, Matthias Fuest, Peter Walter, Frank Hildebrand, Filippo Migliorini

“…In February 2023, PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Web of Science were accessed. Data from 462 patients (mean age 54.4 ± 2.8 years) were collected. …”
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Operative Management of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in Skeletally Immature Patients: A Systematic Review by Filippo Migliorini, Gerardo La Padula, Francesco Oliva, Ernesto Torsiello, Frank Hildebrand, Nicola Maffulli

“…Methods: The present study was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science databases were accessed in October 2021. …”
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Total Wrist Arthroplasty—A Systematic Review of the Outcome, and an Introduction of FreeMove—An Approach to Improve TWA by Jörg Eschweiler, Jianzhang Li, Valentin Quack, Björn Rath, Alice Baroncini, Frank Hildebrand, Filippo Migliorini

“…A literature search was made in Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library databases. The focus of the present study was on implant survivorship and related functional outcomes. …”
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Efficacy of citicoline as a supplement in glaucoma patients: A systematic review. by Julia Prinz, Verena Prokosch, Hanhan Liu, Peter Walter, Matthias Fuest, Filippo Migliorini

“…PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase were accessed in July 2023 to identify all clinical studies investigating the efficacy of citicoline on IOP, the mean deviation of the 24-2 visual field testing (MD 24-2), retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL), and the pattern electroretinogram (PERG) P50-N95 amplitude in glaucoma patients. …”
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Local Tendon Transfers for Chronic Ruptures of the Achilles Tendon: A Systematic Review by Nicola Maffulli, Salvatore Ziello, Gianluca Maisto, Filippo Migliorini, Francesco Oliva

“…Material and methods: The present study was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science databases were accessed in November 2022. …”
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CT-based navigation for total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis by Filippo Migliorini, Francesco Cuozzo, Francesco Oliva, Joerg Eschweiler, Frank Hildebrand, Nicola Maffulli

“…In December 2022, the following databases were accessed: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase with no time constrain. All the clinical studies comparing CT based navigation versus the conventional THA were accessed. …”
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Honey-Related Treatment Strategies in Dry Eye Disease by Julia Prinz, Nicola Maffulli, Matthias Fuest, Peter Walter, Frank Hildebrand, Filippo Migliorini

“…In March 2023, the following databases were accessed for clinical trials investigating the efficacy of honey-related treatment strategies in DED: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and EMBASE. The following data were extracted at baseline and at the last follow-up: Ocular Surface Disease Index, tear breakup time, Schirmer I test, and corneal staining. …”
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Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty versus Hemiarthroplasty for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Filippo Migliorini, Gianluca Vecchio, Alice Baroncini, Andrea Pintore, Francesco Oliva, Nicola Maffulli

“…In October 2021, the following databases were accessed: Web of Science, Google Scholar, Pubmed, Scopus. All clinical trials comparing anatomical TSA versus SHA for GHOA were considered. …”
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Fixation of the Membrane during Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in the Knee: A Systematic Review by Filippo Migliorini, Raju Vaishya, Andreas Bell, Christian D. Weber, Christian Götze, Nicola Maffulli

“…Methods: This systematic review was conducted according to the 2020 PRISMA checklist. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Scopus online databases were accessed in August 2022. …”
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Factors influencing the outcomes of minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review by Filippo Migliorini, Andrea Pintore, Joerg Eschweiler, Francesco Oliva, Frank Hildebrand, Nicola Maffulli

“…Methods In January 2022, the Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus databases were accessed. …”
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Efficacy of Topical Administration of Corticosteroids for the Management of Dry Eye Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Julia Prinz, Nicola Maffulli, Matthias Fuest, Peter Walter, Andreas Bell, Filippo Migliorini

“…In September 2022, the following databases were accessed: Pubmed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase. The following data were extracted at baseline and at last follow-up: Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), tear breakup time test (TBUT), Schirmer I test (SIT), and corneal staining. …”
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Reduced knee laxity and failure rate following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction compared with repair for acute tears: a meta-analysis by Filippo Migliorini, Gianluca Vecchio, Jörg Eschweiler, Sarah-Marie Schneider, Frank Hildebrand, Nicola Maffulli

“…Methods This meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Pubmed, Google scholar, Embase, and Web of Science were accessed in September 2022. …”
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Surgical strategies for chondral defects of the patellofemoral joint: a systematic review by Filippo Migliorini, Alice Baroncini, Andreas Bell, Christian Weber, Frank Hildebrand, Nicola Maffulli

“…In August 2022, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase databases were accessed with no time constrain. …”
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Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis by Filippo Migliorini, Andrea Pintore, Lucio Cipollaro, Francesco Oliva, Nicola Maffulli

“…In August 2021, the following databases were accessed: Pubmed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase. All the clinical trials comparing outpatient versus inpatient (>2 days) TKA were considered. …”
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Patient outcomes and return to play after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in overhead athletes: a systematic review by Filippo Migliorini, Giovanni Asparago, Francesco Cuozzo, Francesco Oliva, Frank Hildebrand, Nicola Maffulli

“…In September 2022, the following databases were accessed: Pubmed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Embase. No time constraints were used for the search. …”
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Level I of evidence does not support manual lymphatic drainage for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis by Filippo Migliorini, Luise Schäfer, Francesca Alzira Bertini, Michael Kurt Memminger, Francesco Simeone, Riccardo Giorgino, Nicola Maffulli

“…In November 2023, the following databases were accessed: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase, with no time constraint. Only level I evidence studies, according to the Oxford Centre of Evidence-Based Medicine, were considered. …”
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Outpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis by Filippo Migliorini, Lucio Cipollaro, Francesco Cuozzo, Francesco Oliva, Andrea Valerio Marino, Nicola Maffulli

“…PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase, and Scopus databases were accessed in June 2021. …”
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Chondral and Soft Tissue Injuries Associated to Acute Patellar Dislocation: A Systematic Review by Filippo Migliorini, Emanuela Marsilio, Francesco Cuozzo, Francesco Oliva, Jörg Eschweiler, Frank Hildebrand, Nicola Maffulli

“…Methods: This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science databases were accessed in November 2021. …”
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Surgical management of focal chondral defects of the knee: a Bayesian network meta-analysis by Filippo Migliorini, Jörg Eschweiler, Hanno Schenker, Alice Baroncini, Markus Tingart, Nicola Maffulli

“…Methods This Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA extension statement for reporting of systematic reviews incorporating network meta-analyses of health care interventions. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase and Scopus databases were accessed in July 2021. …”
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