Publications by authors named "S Lipovac"
Treatment of fixed knee flexion deformity by anterior distal femoral stapling.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
December 2012
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of anterior distal femoral stapling in treating fixed knee flexion deformity in children and adolescents with positive outcomes observed in prior studies.
- The review included 20 patients, showing a significant improvement in knee flexion from an average of 21.4° to 7.0° after an average follow-up of 35.3 months, with younger patients benefiting more.
- The findings indicate that this minimally invasive technique is safe, with rare complications and low recurrence rates, making it a promising option for treating this deformity in growing individuals.
The use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) for the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia has been investigated in only one previous study, with promising results. The aim of this study was to determine whether rhBMP-2 might improve the outcome of this disorder. We reviewed the medical records of five patients with a mean age of 7.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Little is known regarding the nature of primary care in post-conflict communities for several reasons, including: data collection is often given a lower priority than the immediate medical care needs in emergencies; and dynamic changes in a patient population and their needs make it difficult to collect data over the long term. Kinderberg International, e.V.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Fixed knee flexion deformity is a common problem in spina bifida patients. Owing to interference with ambulation, this deformity may lead to anterior knee pain and progressive crouch gait. If conservative treatment fails, surgical procedures including supracondylar femoral extension osteotomy, joint distraction, and posterior capsulotomy have to be considered.
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