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    GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THE PROXIMAL TIBIA TREATED WITH EN BLOC RESECTION AND RECONSTRUCTION WITH SEMI-CONSTRAINED KNEE ENDOPROSTHESIS: А CASE REPORT
    (Faculty of Physical Education, Sport and Health, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, 2021)
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    Introduction:Giant cell tumor(osteoclastoma) is benign, locally destructive tumor with low metastatic potential, but it has tendency of recurrence after the treatment. The primary areas of involvement are the ends of long bones, commonly the distal femur and proximal tibia. The most preferred treatment modality of the giant cell tumor is surgery. Case report: A 54-year-old female presented with pain and slight swelling localized over the proximal left tibia and limited range of motion in the left knee. After histological confirmation of the diagnosis with open biopsy, en bloc resection of the lesion wasmade with reconstruction of knee joint with semi-constrained knee endoprosthesis and trabecular metal. Conclusion: Selecting the appropriate treatment method is very important for the recovery of the function of the affected joint and for the whole extremity, as well. There is an advantage of en bloc resection and reconstruction with semi- constrained knee endoprosthesis in combination with trabecular metal in cases with extensive destruction of bone structure, recurrence, pathological fracture or difficulty in reconstruction after intralesional curettage. Advantages in functional aspect of this treatment modality are retaining the stability of the knee joint, substituting the bone defect and fast recovery of the function of the affected joint and limb.
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    Developmental disorders of the hip treated at the clinic for orthopaedic diseases in a period of 10 years(2009-2018)
    (Институт за јавно здравје на Република Македонија = Institute of public health of Republic of Macedonia, 2022-05-04)
    Komnenovik M
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    Trajanovski A
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    Developmental hip dysplasia includes a wide range of conditions such as subluxation, dislocation, hip instability, and teratological hip. The diagnosis was confirmed by clinical examination, ultrasound examination and anterior-posterior view radiograph (AP). Treatment varied depending on the patient's age and the degree of dysplasia: Pavlik harness, closed reduction, open reduction and corrective osteotomies. In this study 242 patients were included, of whom 198 were female patients and 44 male. All of the patients were treated with conservative treatment- closed reducation and spica casting. Left-sided dislocations were more common than right sided dislocations with predominance in the female patients. The main treatment in follow-up patients was closed reduction with or without adductor muscle tenotomy (m. add. longus). In cases with unsuccessful attempt of closed reduction, open reduction was performed with or without adductor muscle tenotomy. Depending on the residual dysplasia, patients were additionally treated with pelvic osteotomies (Salter 's inominate osteotomy), varus derotation osteotomy, valgus osteotomy, proximal femoral resection, and trochanter major transposition. 167 patients were treated with closed reduction and 3 with open reduction. The remaining patients were treated with closed reduction and additional surgery or with open reduction and additional surgery. Out of all treated patients, only 10 patients had recurrent dislocation of the hip, 7 female and 3 male patients. Closed reduction was performed again on two patients, and open reduction of the hip was performed on one patient. The average age of patients was 21.5 months. By presenting the cases in a period of 10 years, it was conclud that most cases were diagnosed later. Also, the standard closed reduction treatment was successful even after the first year in said patients. Depending on the residual dysplasia of the hip, in order to achieve better congruence of the joint, additional surgeries were performed.
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    PSEUDOTUMOR FOLLOWING METALONPOLYETHYLENE TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY A REPORT OF THREE CASES
    (Македонска асоцијација на ортопеди и трауматолози = Macedonian Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 2022-06)
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    Introduction: One of the rare complications of the total hip arthroplasty are pseudotumors. They are defined as granulomatous or destructive cystic lesions with nonneoplastic and noninfective origin. Typically there is latent period of 2 to 15 years from the implantation of the endoprosthesis to the clinical manifestation of the lesion. Most common symptoms are pain, swelling and discomfort but also, loosening of the components of the endoprosthesis or compressive symptomatology can occur. Potential mechanisms of development of psudotumors are foreignbody reaction, hypersensitivity reaction and excessive wear debris reaction. Case reports: We report three cases of pseudotumors following metalonpolyethylene total hip arthroplasty. The first case is 76yearold women presented with pain and limited motion of the right hip, 18 years after the hip arthroplasty. The second case is 53yearold man presented with pain and swelling in the right trochanteric region, 21 years after the hip arthroplasty. The third case is 55yearold women presented with painless, large mass in the left proximal thigh, 13 years after the hip arthroplasty. All three patients were treated operatively with extirpation of the pseudotumor. Discussion: Patients with hip or groin pain, a mass, or a fluid collection following total hip arthroplasty should be carefully evaluated, especially for the presence of infection. Unfamiliarity with pseudotumors may lead clinicians and radiologists to misinterpret these masses as worrisome for malignancy. The management of pseudotumors is controversial since there is no clear consensus for optimal treatment or surveillance. Conclusion: The recognition of pseudotumor is very important considering the increasing number of surgical procedures and consequential postoperative complications. Pseudotumors are a rare but important complication occurring in hip replacement surgery using all different types of implants.
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    Analysis of the results of treatment with PRP ( platelet-rich plasma) versus viscosupplements in patients with gonarthrosis
    (Здружение на лекари специјализанти, 2023-11)
    Shojleska, Iskra
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    Manasieva, Magdalena
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    Atanasovski, Igor
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    Introduction: Degenerative osteoarthritis or gonarthrosis is the most common form of arthritis and is a disease that reduces the quality of life of patients. Aims: To analyze the effects of the E use of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and viscosupplements in the conservative treatmnent of patients with different grades of gonarthrosis. Materials and methods: The research included a total number of 151 respondents - paticnts with gonarthrosis. The respondents were divided into two groups; The first group: 88 patients from the first and second grade of gonarthrosis, divided into 2 subgrouos: 44 patients treated with viscosupplements and 44 patients treated with PRP The sccond group: 63 patients with grade three of gonarthrosis, divided into 2 subgroups: 31 patients treated with viscosupplements and 32 patients treated with PRP. Results: The total score of the WOMAC index was significantly higher in the group of patients with mild symptoms (grade 1 and 2 gonarthrosis) treated with hyaluronan compared to patients with mild symptoms treated with PRP (54.59 t 17.3 vs 45.79 + 15.2). The total WOMAC score did not differ significantly between patients with more severe symptoms (grade 3 gonarthrosis) treated with both methods (65.19 10.4 VS 63.56 K 14.0; p=-0.6), Conclusion: The use of PRP, which is a new biological approach in the conservative treatment of patients with degenerative diseases, gives better results than treatment with viscosupplements in patients of the first and second grade of gonarthrosis. Treating patients L with grade hree of gonarthrosis with PRP and viscosupplements provide identical improvements in quality of life.
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    CORRECTIVE OSTEOTOMY OF THE FIBULA IN POORLY HEALED BIMALLEOLAR FRACTURE
    (MIT University Skopje, 2025-03)
    Pupunoski, Aleksandar
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    Atanasovski, Igor
    Ankle fractures are among the most prevalent lower extremity fractures, with bimalleolar fractures accounting for 60% of cases. Proper classification using the Danis-Weber AO and Lauge-Hansen systems is crucial for guiding treatment decisions. This study presents a surgical approach for the correction of a bimalleolar fracture with fibular deformity, utilizing preoperative X-ray analysis and computer-aided calculations to determine the required osteotomy wedge dimensions. The procedure involved corrective osteotomy, plate fixation, and syndesmotic stabilization to restore anatomical alignment and joint stability. Surgical fixation remains the gold standard for unstable fractures, ensuring optimal functional outcomes. Postoperative rehabilitation plays a vital role in recovery, minimizing complications such as joint stiffness and arthritis. This case highlights the importance of precise preoperative planning, appropriate surgical techniques, and structured rehabilitation for successful management of ankle fractures.
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    THE EFFECT OF WIDE SWADDLING ON ALPHA HIP ANGLE IN NEWBORNS AND INFANTS
    (Институт за јавно здравје на Република Македонија = Institute of public health of Republic of Macedonia, 2025-05)
    Komnenovikj, Marina
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    Shabani, Ilir
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    Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is one of the most common diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Hip dysplasia occurs in 1:100, which means that it is 10 times more common than hip dislocation. The position of flexion and abduction in newborns and infants is the most common recommendation to improve hip development. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of wide swaddling, i.e., to determine whether wide swaddling influences hip maturation in the first months after birth and whether it has an effect on increasing the alpha angle of the hip during ultrasound examination. Materials and methods: A prospective, clinical, stratified study was conducted on male and female newborns and infants with type Ia, Ib and IIa hip according to the Graf method. The subjects were divided into two groups. The first group included 20 newborns and infants using wide swaddling (40 hips monitored). The second group consisted of 23 newborns and infants who were not swaddled (46 hips monitored). The wide swaddling method involved using an additional cloth diaper and one wide swaddle diaper. Subjects underwent hip ultrasound according to the Graf method during the first hip examination at 4–8 weeks of age, and again two months after the initial assessment. Results: a simple procedure such as wide swaddling influences an increase in the alpha angle of the hip. There is an effect on hip development with faster transition from type IIa to type I according to the Graf method. After two months, the progression of hip maturation in the swaddling group was evident, while hips in the non-swaddling group remained type I and II, indicating that there is also a normal maturation in the other group. Further research is necessary to evaluate the long-term effects of wide swaddling on hip development.
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    Secondary malignant neoplasms in patient with breast carcinoma after radio and chemotherapy
    (Македонско друштво на ортопеди и трауматолози = Macedonian Association of Orhopedics and Traumatology, 2017-06)
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    Secondary malignant neoplasms (SMN) are cancers caused by treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. They are unrelated to the first cancer that was treated and may occur months or even years after initial treatment. With advances in diagnosis and treatment there is an increasing number of long-term cancer survivors, but also there is growing concern about the risk of radiotherapy and chemotherapy induced malignant neoplasm. In our case report we present a patient that underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy several times because of recurrence from a well differentiated breast carcinoma with characteristics of cilindroma. After 6 years from the initial treatment a solid renal tumor was found, the histopathological finding from the kidney tissue was “multilocular renal cell carcinoma”. After 11 years skin changes appeared, histopathologically classified as dermatofibrosarcomama.
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    USE OF RADIOGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS
    (Македонско друштво на ортопеди и трауматолози = Macedonian Association of Orhopedics and Traumatology, 2022)
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    Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcome in patients with different radiographic features of the regenerate within the radiographic classification system judged by the bone healing index (BHI) Material and methods: The study has included 27 patients with limb lengthening using the Ilizarov method at the Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery in Skopje from 2013 to 2020.27 segments have been analyzed using the classification system of Ru Li, Michael Saleh, Lang Yang, Les Coulton. The classification is based on the shape of the callus and on the type of feature of distraction osteogenesis. The results were classified in two groups: Results with BHI under 50 days/cm and over 50 days/cm. The results for BHI were correlated with the shape of the callus, and with the type of feature at the distraction site. Results: In 8 of 10 cases grouped in the first of five callus shape modalities, there was a more rapid bone healing than in the rest of the cases (80%).In 5 of 8 patients classified in the second type (67,5.%), the BHI was under 50 days/cm. In the other patients representing type 3,4 and 5, BHI was over 50 days/cm in more than 66,66%, Only one patient presented type 5, with BHI of 69,45. In patients with 2,6 and 9 type of feature, BHI was under 50 days/cm. In type 8 and 10, we had to change the rhythm of distraction.In one patient with type 1 of feature, a final modification of the frame was necessary. Conclusion: Use of this classification system in limb lengthening procedures can not only detect, but also predict the healing pattern of the bone and thereby allow therapeutic corrections to be made at the appropriate time in order to improve the final outcome of the treatment.
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    Evaluation of Range of Movements in Limb Lenghtening Using Ilizarov Method
    (Association of Physiatrists of Republic of N. Macedonia, 2022-09)
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    Shabani, Ilir
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    Atanasovski, Igor
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    ПРОЦЕНКА НА УСПЕШНОСТА НА ПЛИКАТУРИРАНА КОЛПОСУСПЕНЗИЈА СО АНАЛИЗА НА Α И Β АГЛИТЕ
    (SHMSHM - AAMD, 2025-07)
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    Damjanovikj, Aleksandra Zlateska
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    Уринарна инконтиненција (UI) е честа состојба која може да ги афектира жените во било која возраст и е претставена со широк дијапазон на симптоми. Ретко е животно загрозувачка, но влијае на физичката, менталната и социјалната благостостојба. Ултразвукот во урогинекологијата овозможува евалуација на статички и динамички соодноси на долен уринарен тракт. Материјал и методи: Во оваа студија е прикажана употребата на ултразвукот во пре- и пост- оперативно следење на пациентките со стрес уринарна инонтиненција (SUI). Вкупно 40 жени влегоа во оваа проспективна рандомизирана студија. Беа поделени на две групи од по 20. Со помош на трансперинеален 2D ултразвук, се мереа α и β аглите во мир и во тек на Валсалва маневр. Во првата група беше изведена изолирана колпосуспензија, а во втората група беше направена и тотална абдоминална хистеректомија со билатерална салпингооофоректомија. Резултати:α и β аглите беа сигнификантно помали во тек на постоперативните контроли во споредба со предоперативните вредности на истите. T-тестот го потврди овој инкремент со медицински значајна статистичка сигнификантност(p≤0.05). Заклучок:Со мониторирање на овие два агли пред и постоперативно, може да се добие објективност во клиничката евалуција и проценка на успешноста на хируршкиот третман на SUI.