Ovidiu Alexa

ORCID: 0000-0001-9131-6104
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Research Areas
  • Hip and Femur Fractures
  • Bone fractures and treatments
  • Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
  • Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
  • Hip disorders and treatments
  • Pregnancy-related medical research
  • Bone and Joint Diseases
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment
  • Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
  • Tendon Structure and Treatment
  • Bone health and osteoporosis research
  • Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
  • Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
  • Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
  • Exercise and Physiological Responses
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
  • Bone health and treatments
  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • Vitamin D Research Studies
  • Sports injuries and prevention

Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2016-2025

Spitalul Clinic Judeţean de Urgenţe "Sf. Spiridon" Iaşi
2021-2025

Orthopaedic Trauma Association
2020

Spitalul Clinic de Recuperare
2002-2006

Background: Orthopedic trauma during pregnancy is a rare yet complex medical challenge, impacting both maternal and fetal health. Among these, femoral fractures are particularly uncommon but require careful management to minimize risks. Methods: We report the case of 28-year-old woman, gravida 4, para 3, at 40 weeks gestation, who sustained left mid-femoral diaphyseal fracture following low-energy fall. A multidisciplinary team approach, including obstetric, orthopedic, anesthetic, neonatal...

10.3390/life15040601 article EN cc-by Life 2025-04-04

The C-Nail® system is a novel intramedullary fixation method for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical performance and compare it with conventional plate treatment fractures using finite element analysis. geometry Sanders type-IIB fracture constructed computer-aided design software Ansys SpaceClaim. (Medin, Nové Mesto n. Morave, Czech Republic) locking (Auxein Inc., 35 Doral, Florida) screws were designed according manufacturer...

10.3390/jpm13040587 article EN Journal of Personalized Medicine 2023-03-27

Glomus tumors account for 1-4% of benign hand tumors. In 65% cases, it is located in the nail bed. Its rarity makes misdiagnosis problems relatively common. Symptomatology characterized by hallmark symptomatic triad. Imaging investigations may guide diagnosis, but diagnosis made pathological examination doubled immunohistochemical (IHC) markers.We studied a group seven female patients, aged 28 to 56 years. Clinical revealed presence characteristic Ultrasound imaging tests were...

10.47162/rjme.62.1.23 article EN Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology 2021-10-10

Background and objectives: Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) are increasing interest lately, being associated with a loss mobility affecting quality life. The aim our study was to investigate effect FFP on disability pain in patients, after one year since injury. Materials Methods: In study, we included 76 patients diagnosed FFP, who were admitted trauma department between January 2016 2019, above 65 years age. Von Korff intensity scores calculated hospital at 6 months 1 year. Results:...

10.3390/medicina58040477 article EN cc-by Medicina 2022-03-25

Fragility fractures of the pelvis have lately gained interest due to increased incidence caused by aging populations. The aim study was evaluate results therapy in patients with pelvic fragility fracture admitted between January 2015 and September 2018 St. Spiridon Emergency Hospital Iasi order improve therapeutic approach. We assessed correlation pain early mobilization under weight bearing condition without osteoporotic history. emphasizes role recovery process underline serious...

10.37358/rc.19.3.7071 article EN cc-by Revista de Chimie 2019-04-15

Objectives: To assess the outcome of sinus tarsi approach and C-Nail fixation displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACFs). Design: Prospective study. Setting: University Trauma Department. Patients: Sixty-four patients (mean age 44.3 years, 48 men 16 women) with 75 DIACFs were treated between October 1, 2016 December 31, 2018. Intervention: In all cases, posterior facet was reduced through fixed one or 2 screws. After reducing fragments to articular block, final performed...

10.1097/bot.0000000000001807 article EN Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2020-05-19

This retrospective study aimed to assess the outcome of a modified Stoppa approach using an anatomically precontoured plate for treatment acetabular fractures. In total, 30 patients (mean age 50.3 years; 25 men and 5 women) with fractures were treated between January 1, 2018 December 31, 2019. all cases, fracture reduction was performed through fixed omega plate. specific patterns, additional approaches needed (lateral window in 4 cases posterior Kocher‑Langenbeck 7 cases). Patients assessed...

10.3892/etm.2021.10498 article EN Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 2021-07-27

Therapeutic adherence represents the extent to which patient's behavior follows medical recommendations. It is a complex process that strongly influences quality of life each and everyone. We performed retrospective study included 126 very old patients (≥ 80 years old). Patients' data were recorded in database contained demographic clinical information about current medication. Information therapeutical was collected for person by way questionnaire, consisted verifying their knowledge diet...

10.1109/ehb.2013.6707380 article EN 2022 E-Health and Bioengineering Conference (EHB) 2013-11-01

Preoperative anemia is a common finding among geriatric patients with trochanteric fractures. We assessed the dynamics of hemoglobin and factors that influence it. A total 780 fractures were selected. Distribution by gender showed slightly higher proportion female (64.1%). The preoperative interval ranged from few hours to 19 days. Hospital admission period varied 1 49 Hemoglobin 4.80 17.40 g/dl; 43.1% had individual values below baseline. Individually, value decrease 9.33 g/dL an increase...

10.37358/rc.18.11.6739 article EN Revista de Chimie 2018-12-15

Purpose: Idiopathic tenosynovitis with rice bodies is a rare disease and its non-association rheumatic diseases, tuberculosis infection or trauma reported only in few cases literature.Patients, Materials Methods: Our study presents series of five patients diagnosed at the flexor tendons upper limb.Medical history revealed no associated trauma.Disease duration ranged between two months four years, presenting symptoms acute carpal tunnel three tumor mass.In one case, measured 210 mm length...

10.47162/rjme.61.2.15 article EN Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology 2020-01-01

The aim of this paper was to present the method used for creating a 3D model fractured hemipelvis and its accuracy in reproducing dimensions structural relationships between fragments. A PolyLactic acid generated with aid printer. Using complex fracture aids orthopedic surgeon planning intervention choosing best fixation method. Patients pelvic fractures are not usually operated immediately, which is why they can benefit from technology.

10.37358/mp.17.3.4883 article EN Materiale Plastice 2017-09-30

Although there are studies showing the link between homocysteine and bone quality, relationship remains controversial. The purpose of study was to investigate levels in patients with fragility fractures pelvis their association serum Total Antioxidant Status.The included a group 60 patients, aged ]65years, pelvic osteoporosis admitted our trauma department January 2015 2018 control 30 ]65years without or osteoporosis.The total antioxidant status (TAS) (Hcy) concentrations were determined all...

10.37358/rc.19.9.7520 article EN cc-by Revista de Chimie 2019-10-15
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