Publications by authors named "Franulic N"

Objective: To evaluate the range of motion (ROM) of the knee in patients with severe post-traumatic knee arthrofibrosis after being treated with arthroscopic fibroarthrolysis (AFA) and manipulation under anesthesia (MUA).

Methods: Case series of patients with severe post-traumatic knee arthrofibrosis who underwent AFL+MUA in a national referral center. The primary outcome to be assessed was ROM before and after surgery and then at 3-month intervals until a minimum follow-up of one year was completed.

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Fracture-related infection (FRI) after tibial plateau open reduction and fixation is a common complication that leads to catastrophic sequelae and substantial economic costs, making prevention paramount. To facilitate an appropriate approach, it is useful to classify risk factors based on patient-related factors, injury-related factors, and management-related factors. Patient-related factors like smoking have a great amount of evidence establishing their relation with FRI.

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Background: Patellar tendon ruptures are infrequent but disabling injuries. Surgical treatment is the gold standard to obtain good outcomes, and numerous techniques have been described. Biomechanical studies report better results when augmented techniques are used.

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  • The study investigates differences in patellar height (PH) after surgical treatment for acute patellar tendon ruptures (PTR) between two groups: those treated with isolated repair techniques (IR) and those with biological augmentation techniques (BAR).
  • The objective was to see if the BAR group had lower PH immediately after surgery and at 4 months, using the Insall-Salvati index as a measurement tool.
  • A retrospective review of 31 operated knees revealed strong agreement among orthopedic surgeons measuring PH, with the results suggesting different outcomes between the two surgical approaches.
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Purpose: Osteotomies around the knee have been established as an effective method for treating varus or valgus malalignment associated with other knee pathologies in young and middle-aged patients. There is limited literature regarding the risks and complications based on patient age. The purpose of this study is to determine whether age influences as a risk factor for developing intraoperative and early post-operative complications in patients undergoing osteotomies around the knee.

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Objective: To evaluate the range of motion (ROM) of the knee in patients with severe post-traumatic knee arthrofibrosis after being treated with arthroscopic fibroarthrolysis (AFA) and manipulation under anesthesia (MUA).

Methods: Case series of patients with severe post-traumatic knee arthrofibrosis who underwent AFL+MUA in a national referral center. The primary outcome to be assessed was ROM before and after surgery and then at 3-month intervals until a minimum follow-up of one year was completed.

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Introduction: The reported incidence of infection related with tibial plateau fractures (IRTPF) ranges from 2 to 23%. This complication can result in catastrophic consequences such as deformity, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, chronic pain, loss of function, and substantial economic burdens on healthcare systems due to extended hospital stays and the resources required for treatment. Consequently, it is imperative to emphasize the identification of infection risk factors.

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Open fractures often require complex treatments, especially those with joint involvement or critical bone defects. Managing both combined injuries present even greater challenges and is not without complications. We present the case of a young patient with an open fracture of the femoral condyle and loss of bone stock in the articular surface.

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Lateral hinge fractures (LHF) are one of the most common complications of medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO), and are the leading cause of construct instability displacement, non-union, and varus recurrence after this procedure. To date, Takeuchi's classification is the most popular classification to describe this complication, and it can help surgeons to make intra and postoperative decisions. Opening medial gap width is the most recognized factor related to LHF occurrence.

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Medial tibial plateau fractures generally present as simple metaphyseal fractures; however, certain cases may present as comminuted articular fractures. Medial and posteromedial anatomical plates have traditionally been used for their management; nevertheless, not all cases can be successfully managed using these implants. We present a comminuted posteromedial Schatzker type VI tibial plateau fracture case.

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Background And Objective: The use of arthroscopy for tibial plateau fractures type I, II and III according to Schatzker classification has increased, yet its employment for tibial plateau fractures Schatzker IV, V and VI is controversial due to the potential risk of compartment syndrome, deep vein thrombosis and infection. We aimed to compare the rate of operative and postoperative complications among patients with these types of tibial plateau fractures treated with and without arthroscopy at the time of definitive reduction and osteosynthesis.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study.

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Background And Objective: The use of arthroscopy for tibial plateau fractures type I, II and III according to Schatzker classification has increased, yet its employment for tibial plateau fractures Schatzker IV, V and VI is controversial due to the potential risk of compartment syndrome, deep vein thrombosis and infection. We aimed to compare the rate of operative and postoperative complications among patients with these types of tibial plateau fractures treated with and without arthroscopy at the time of definitive reduction and osteosynthesis.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study.

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