GEORGE MUNTEAN MD

Dr. George Muntean is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology at the Centrokinetic Clinic in Brasov. With extensive experience in the field, Dr. Muntean is dedicated to the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, from sports injuries to complex chronic conditions. He is recognized for his precise approach and for the use of the latest surgical techniques and minimally invasive treatments, which aim to optimize recovery and reduce convalescence time for patients. Dr. Muntean is appreciated by patients for his professionalism and attention to detail in the planning and execution of orthopedic treatments.

Studies:

• 1986 - 1992: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Faculty of Medicine;
• 1998 - 2006: doctoral studies (Ph.D. studies) - Doctor in Medical Sciences, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Targu-Mures, 2006;
• 2001 - 2004: Postgraduate studies - Arthroscopic Surgery (Competence) University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest;
• 2006 – 2008: Postgraduate studies – Master in Medical Management, Transilvania University of Brasov, 2008.

Professional career:

• 1995 - 2000: Resident Doctor Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical County Emergency Hospital Brasov;
• 1996 - 2001: University Preparator, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Transilvania University, Clinical County Emergency Hospital Brasov;
• 2001 - 2019: University Assistant, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Transilvania University, Clinical County Emergency Hospital Brasov;
• 2000 - 2005: Specialist Doctor, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical County Emergency Hospital Brasov, Orthopedics;
• 2005 - 2015: Primary Doctor, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical County Emergency Hospital Brasov, Orthopedics.
• 2016 – 2021: Primary Doctor, Head of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Sports Medicine Department, Saint Constantin Hospital, Brasov, Romania.
• 2022 – present: Primary Doctor, Head of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Sports Medicine Department, Regina Maria Hospital, Brasov, Romania.

Course/ Conference

• 2005 - Fellowship, Knee Arthroscopy, Spaarne Hospital, Haarlem, Holland- 12 weeks of surgical activity, under the guidance of: Dr. T. de Yoong, A. van Noorth, J. Schrick;
• 2006 - Braşov, Medical Days- oral presentation;
• 2007 - National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Cluj Napoca- 2 oral presentations;
• 2008 - AO Trauma Course- 5 days, theory and surgery on bone model, Poiana Braşov;
• 2008 - Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament of the Knee- Hands-on Cadaver Course, Tata, Hungary;
• 2008 - Shoulder Arthroscopy, Spaarne Hospital, Holland- 8 weeks of surgical activity, under the guidance of: Dr. A. van Noorth, J. Schrick;
• 2009 - Shoulder Arthroscopy Course, Barcelona, SPAIN - Theory and participation in surgical team, Dr. Juan Sarasquette;
• 2009 - National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bucharest- oral presentation;
• 2010 - National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Braşov - 4 oral presentations;
• 2012 - National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Craiova - Poster;
• 2012 - National Congress of the Turkish Society of Sports Surgery and Arthroscopy, Ankara, Turkey- 2 oral presentations;
• 2012 - 5th International Meeting in the Hip Arthroscopy, München, GERMANY- Course and live surgery, Dr. Dienst, R. Villard;
• 2013 - ESSKA Practical Course of Ankle Arthroscopy, Arezzo, ITALY- Prof. N.van Dijk, Theory and Hands-on Cadaver Course
• 2013 - ESSKA International Symposium of Knee Prosthesis, Krakow, POLAND;
• 2014 - National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Constanta 2 oral presentations;
• 2014- ICRS International Meeting, Larissa, GREECE- Theory and Hands-on Cadaver Course, cartilage regeneration techniques;
• 2015 - Paris International Shoulder Course, FRANCE- Theory and Hands-on Cadaver Course;
• 2015 - ESSKA Arthroscopic Techniques, Ljubljana, SLOVENIA Theory and Hands-on Cadaver Course;
• 2015 - EFORT Congress Prague, CZECH Republic;
• 2016 - SRATS (Romanian Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society) Congress, Bucharest, Romania 2 oral presentations;
• 2016 - National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, National Congress of the Romanian Society of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Oradea, Romania 2 oral presentations;
• 2017 - Linkademy Meeting, Warsaw, Poland- Speaker;
• 2017 - Esska Super Elbow Course, Arrezzo, Italy- Theory and Hands-on Cadaver Course;
• 2017 - SOROT Conference, Timisoara- 2 presentations,
• 2018 - Esska Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Course: all about knee ligaments, Watford, UK;
• 2018 - Fellowship: Addressing periprosthetic infections 5 days,Conference, participation in surgical team, Helios Hospital Hamburg, prof T. Gerke;
• 2018 - Medical Days of Hunedoara Hospital, Faculty. Presentation;
• 2019 - Esska Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Course: all about rotator cuff and subacromial disorders, Watford, UK. - Theory and Hands-on Cadaver Course;
• 2019 - ATOM Conference, Constanta, Faculty, 2 presentations
• - SRATS Course, Timisoara Faculty, 2 presentations
• 2019 - SOROT Congress (Romanian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology)
• 2019 - Linkademy course: advanced hip and knee prosthetic revision techniques 3 days: Conference, participation in surgical team, Helios Hospital Hamburg, prof T. Gerke Hands-on surgery
• 2019 - ESSKA Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Course: all about ACL. Munich, Germany Theory and Hands-on Cadaver Course
• 2019 - ESSKA Advanced Ankle Arthroscopy Course: all about hindfoot sporting injuries. Munich, Germany, Theory and Hands-on Cadaver Course
• 2020 - Virtual Congress SRATS (Romanian Society of Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology) Presentation

Extended publications:

• Clinical aspects of ankle trauma. In Muntean G., I. Muntean, C. Sun, R. Manea, Peter T.: Current trends in the treatment of ankle injuries. Edit. Ecran Magazin, 2005.
• The postoperative treatment of bimalleolar fractures: early mobilization versus cast immobilization. Sibiul Medical, 2006; 17 (1): 17-19.
• The incidence of ankle and hindfoot injuries. Medical Sibiu, 2006; 17 (1), 23-26.
• SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study. - British Journal of Surgery, 2021.
• Effects of pre-operative isolation on postoperative pulmonary complications after elective surgery: an international prospective cohort study. - Anaesthesia, 2021
• Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study. -Anaesthesia, 2021.
• SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international cohort study. Anaesthesia, 2021.

Summary publications:

• Addressing an immediate surgical emergency traumatology. (National Conference of S.O.R.O.T, Timisoara, 21-23 October 1998).
• Using an internal biological fixation in the treatment of open fractures - immediate and distant results. (The Eighth National Congress of S.O.R.O.T., Iasi, 20-22 October 1999).
• The efficiency of prophylactic antibiotic treatment in patients with musculoskeletal surgery - a 5-year retrospective study. (National Conference of S.O.R.O.T., Targu Mures, 27-29 IX 2000).
• A critical look at postoperative infections - a 5-year retrospective study. (Meeting A.T.O.M., Botosani, May 2001).
• The postoperative treatment of ankle fractures: cast immobilization versus early mobilization. (National Conference of S.O.R.O.T., Cluj, 25-29 X 2006).
• A minimally invasive technique for extracting broken endomedular implants. (Medical Days of Brasov, XI. 2006)
• Long-term results after ankle fractures. (Medical Days of Brasov, XI. 2006).
• Large acetabular defects – therapeutic options: custom-made implants. Linkademy meeting, February 2017, Warsaw, Poland.
• Reconstructions of large hip defects after tumor excision: our clinic's experience. SOROT 2017, Timisoara.
• The role of arthroscopy in the treatment of post-traumatic ankle pain. SOROT 2017, Timisoara.
• Results after arthroscopic treatment of chronic post-traumatic ankle pain: the role of soft tissue interposition. SRATS Congress 2018, Bucharest.
• Romanian medicine – leap from classic to modern: the case of orthopedics. Medical Days of Hunedoara Municipal Hospital, September 2018.
• The “SARCOMA CENTER” experience in the complex treatment of pelvic and thigh sarcomas – the role of a complex surgical team. ATOM Congress 2019, Constanta.
• Treatment of pelvic fractures – the utility of the Burch-Schneider ring in complex acetabular fractures. ATOM Congress 2019, Constanta.
• SRATS webinars: Posterior ankle impingement syndrome – arthroscopic treatment, November 2020

Areas of interest:

• Arthroscopy and sports medicine:
  • Extensive experience in knee, ankle, elbow, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy.
• Prostheses and revision of prostheses:
  • challenging prostheses of the hip, knee, ankle, elbow.
  • complex revisions of hip and knee prostheses – extensive experience with modular and custom-made implants
• Excision of hip and limb tumors with prosthetic reconstruction (limb-preserving), numerous cases resolved in a complex team, within Sarcoma Center, SSC, Brasov.
• Complex post-traumatic defects, recent (fractures) and late (deformities, non-unions).

Member of:

• The College of Physicians from Romania
• Ordre des Medecins (France): 21/1680, RPPS: 10005183693.
• Romanian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
• Romanian Society of Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology
• European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA).