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    METASTATIC EXTRAOSSEOUS ACCUMULATION OF 99MTC-MDP IN A PATIENT WITH GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THE HUMERUS – A CASE REPORT
    (Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, 2024)
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    Todorova, Teodora
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    Proposed mechanisms for extraosseous 99mTc - MDP uptake are extracellular fluid expansion, enhanced regional vascularity and permeability, and elevated tissue calcium concentration. It can be due to nonmalignant causes, such as parathyroid adenoma, vitamin D intoxication or Paget disease or can be of malignant origin. Malignant conditions are sometimes associated with a life-threatening hypercalcemia and metastatic calcifications.
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    Factors Affecting In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Hip Fracture
    (Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2022-01-20)
    Popovska, Danica
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    Dalipi, Rezeart
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    Todorova, Teodora
    Background. The prevalence of hip fractures is steadily increasing, as the population ages. These fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Most of these fractures are treated surgically. Factors related to surgical intervention can play a significant role in the outcome. This study examines the association of in-hospital mortality with the timing of surgery, sex, and age of patients treated surgically due to a hip fracture at Clinical Hospital Shtip in a 2-year long period. Material and Methods. A total of 348 patients admitted with a diagnosis of hip fracture who were treated surgically were identified. Data about sex and age were collected. The outcome was assessed for groups treated within 24, 48, 72, and more than 72 hours after admission. Descriptive statistical methods, chi-square test, t-test for independent samples, and odds - ratio with 95% confidence interval (CI) were used in statistical analysis. Results. The delay of surgical treatment beyond 24 hours did not increase the risk of death (OR=0.65, 95%CI=0.23-1.73). Delays beyond 48h and 72h increased the risk of death progressively (OR=1.17, 95%CI=0.50-2.75, and OR=1.65, 95%CI=0.69-3.95 respectively). Mortality was significantly higher in the 76-85-years age group. Conclusions. Association between surgical delay and in-hospital mortality in hip fracture patients is disputed. Confounding factors such as age, sex, comorbidities, and type of treatment determine the outcome. Patients with hip fractures, without any additional disease, should be operated on as soon as possible after admission to the hospital. Delay beyond 48 hours may increase the risk for in-hospital mortality.
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    Gastric metastasis from high-grade soft tissue sarcoma: a rare occurrence with literature review
    (Oxford University Press and JSCR Publishing Ltd, 2025-03-15)
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    Angelovska, Tamara
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    Adem, Xhem
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    Todorova, Teodora
    Metastasis of high-grade soft tissue sarcoma to the stomach is an extremely rare occurrence. While sarcomas can spread to distant organs,they most commonly metastasize to the lungs,liver,and bones.We report a unique case of gastric metastasis from a high-grade soft tissue sarcoma,occurring 4 years after the initial diagnosis of fibrosarcoma in the right femoral region.The patient did not undergo adjuvant chemotherapy and developed a large soft tissue metastasis in the left gluteal region 2 years later. After 4 years, he presented with a second soft tissue metastasis and suspected metastatic lung nodules. Symptoms of melena and severe anemia prompted a gastroscopic examination, which revealed gastric metastasis from a high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. Due to severe anemia, a palliative gastric resection was performed.A review of the literature indicates that metastatic leiomyosarcomas are the most frequently reported sarcoma subtype metastasizing to the stomach.
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    RARE TENDON SHEATH GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THE THUMB – CASE REPORT
    (Македонско друштво на ортопеди и трауматолози = Macedonian Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 2022)
    Karapandјevska, Simona
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    Dalipi, Rezeart
    Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath is benign soft tissue tumor. The literature shows it affects people between age of 30 to 50 years with no gender predominance. Giant cell tumor is benign tumor which sometimes has potential to reappear. After radical surgical removal, according to the literature, 15%­44% of the patients have recurrence of the tumor on the same location. This type of tumor is usually located on the fingers, and resembles the second most common benign tumor of the hand. In this report we present a surgically treated patient with giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath in the palmar part of the distal phalanx of the right thumb.
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    THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PONSETI METHOD IN TREATMENT OF CLUBFOOT: THE IOWA EXPERIENCE
    (Македонско друштво на ортопеди и трауматолози = Macedonian Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 2022)
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    Bogojevski, Ljubomir
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    Dr. Ignacio Vives Ponseti, an American orthopaedic surgeon with Spanish origin, was born on June the 3rd, 1914 and died at the age 95 in Iowa, USA, on October 18th 2009. He was a brilliant pediatric orhopaedic surgeon, best known for his method of nonoperative treatment of clubfoot, that has become a gold standard of clubfoot treatment. His iconic paper on clubfoot management (1963) is one of the few manuscripts in orthopaedic literature which has radically changed the practice as we know it now. The Ponseti method is easy to learn but, unfortunately easy to modify because modification negatively affects the treatment outcome. That emphasizes the need to learn and follow the exact steps explained by Dr. Ponseti. The first author of this article had the opportunity to learn this method in the place where it all started, guided by Dr. Jose Morcuende, the successor of Dr. Ponseti who continues his legacy in the brightest way possible. After return from the stay at Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital 16 patients and 23 feet were treated with best possible adherence to the Ponseti Method. We began using the original Ponseti method in October 2019. Since then, 16 patients, 7 bilateral, 9 unilateral (23 feet in total) have been treated and evaluated. We strove as much as possible to reproduce Ponseti’s strict casting protocol faithfully, as explained in the paper. Usually, for correction of the first three components 4 to 10 casts are necessary, changed on a weekly basis. Equinus is the last deformity to be corrected. In order to avoid prolonged casting and concomitant appearance of rocker bottom deformity, the correction of equinus is facilitated by a simple operative procedure in local anesthesia. Sixty five percent of the patients had good results, 31% had acceptable results, in one patient there was poor result. Compared to the original Ponseti paper from 1963, there is not any significant difference in the results, except the bigger percent of poor results that involves only one patient in our series.
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    REGIONAL ANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF A PATIENT WITH CHARCOT MARIE TOOTH DISEASE WITH HIP FRACTURE
    (Department of Anaesthesia and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, R.N. Macedonia, 2024)
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    Dimitrovski, Aleksandar
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    Todorova, Teodora
    Introduction: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a hereditary peripheral neuropathy characterized by progressive peripheral muscular atrophy and muscle-sensitive disorders, especially in extremities. The choice of anesthesia in these patients is a great challenge, as the neurological symptoms may worsen. Case presentation: Female S.G., 53 years old, with a previously diagnosed Charcot Marie Tooth disease, was admitted to the Clinic for Orthopedic Diseases in Skopje for the treatment of a basicervical fracture of the femur. Apart from the existing neurological disease, the patient had no other comorbidities. An indication for surgery was set, and regional, i.e. spinal anesthesia was the choice for the surgical management of the patient. In the postoperative period, the patient was treated with analgesic therapy. After 9 days of treatment at the Clinic for Orthopedic Diseases, the patient was discharged in good general condition, without worsening of the neurological symptoms. Conclusion: Regional anesthesia has been shown to be a safe type of anesthesia in surgical treatment of the lower limb.
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    Conoccurence of extraskeletal osteosarcoma and undiagnosed Paget disease in a 49-year-old female
    (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2025-01)
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    Todorova, Teodora
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    Popovska, Danica
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    Angelovska, Tamara
    Extraskeletal osteosarcoma (ESOS) represents a rare soft tissue entity, accounting for ⁓1% of all soft tissue malignancies. It is generally considered to have an even worse prognosis than bone osteosarcoma, therefore detailed investigations and proper treatment are required. ESOSs arising in the subcutaneous tissue are even rarer than the ones positioned in deep tissues, and they are considered to have far better outcomes. We present a case of a 49-year-old patient diagnosed with subcutaneous ESOS and Paget disease of the bone, which is not typical for the patient's age, considering that Paget disease of the bone tends to affect a population above 50 years. The coexistence of these two entities in a single patient and all their features make this case unique, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first case reported.
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    Autologous vascular proximal fibular graft in the treatment of giant cell tumor of the distal radius-a case report
    (Oxford University Press and JSCR Publishing Ltd., 2024-08)
    Todorova, Teodora
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    Angelovska, Tamara
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    Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) represents an intermediate, locally aggressive tumor, with a peak of incidence in the third decade of life with female predominance (2:1). The distal radius is the third most common localization and especially challenging in the treatment is saving the wrist joint function. In this report, we present a case of a 32-year-old patient diagnosed with a giant cell tumor of the distal radius, primarily treated with curettage of the bone. Due to aggressive tumor recurrence, considering local control of the tumor, we decided to perform a resection of the distal radius and reconstruction with an autologous proximal vascular fibular graft. We performed a SPECT/CT scan to confirm the functionality of the graft. We find this procedure a safe technique for local control of tumor recurrence and an ideal substitute for a limb salvage procedure.
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    Comparative analysis of hidden blood loss in total knee arthroplasty
    (Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI, 2021-11-20)
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    Shabani, Ilir
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    Velkovski, Vilijam
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    Todorova, Teodora
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    The aim of the study was to investigate the influential factors for hidden blood loss after a total knee arthroplasty and their relationship with the total blood loss. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a crucial treatment of late-stage knee osteoarthritis. Measured blood loss is significantly inconsistent with the hemoglobin (HB) drop postoperatively. Fifty-four patients, 20 males and 34 females, were retrospectively analyzed. The preoperative blood loss and therefore the hidden blood loss following TKA were calculated by the Gross formula. The typical perioperative blood loss was found to be 780±220 ml and therefore the average hidden blood loss was 280±180 ml. No significant differences were found in hidden blood loss for males compared to females. Hidden blood loss may not be reduced by hemostasis during operation with a deflated tourniquet.
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    PERCUTANEOUS AS A MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNIQUE FOR ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE
    (University Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, 2022)
    Gjorgjieska, Kornelija
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    Dalipi, Rezeart
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    Trajanovski, Aleksandar
    The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body. When the applied force exceeds the tensile capacity of this tendon, which occurs when the ankle bends abruptly under the action of a compressive force, the tendon is at risk of rupture. The incidence of rupture ranges from 18 per 100,000. Certain antibiotics, long-term steroid use, tendinopathy, and other degenerative disorders are known to increase the risk of rupture, yet the leading cause remains traumatic injury, with predominance in men aged 30 to 50 years. There are two types of treatment: conservative and surgical. Recent studies have shown a difference in outcome between non-surgical and surgical treatment. Meta-analyses have shown that non-surgical treatment increases the risk of re-rupture, while open surgery has a risk of early complications and infection. It is necessary to find a solution to minimize the postoperative complications of open surgery, and possible relapses after the application of conservative treatment, treated with plaster immobilization. Therefore, there is a need for the use of minimally invasive surgery, which has been adopted as a smart way to reduce the rate of postoperative infections. It is also clear that the treatment must be tailored to the needs of each patient individually