Point of care testing for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections: a review

Autor: Altsitzioglou Pavlos, Avgerinos Konstantinos, Karampikas Vasileios, Gavriil Panayiotis, Vlachos Apostolos, Soucacou Fotini, Zafiris Ioannis, Kontogeorgakos Vasileios, Papagelopoulos Panayiotis J., Mavrogenis Andreas F.

Publikováno v: SICOT-J, Vol 10, p 24 (2024)

Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a major complication following total joint arthroplasties (TJA), significantly affecting patient outcomes and healthcare costs. Despite advances in diagnostic techniques, challenges persist in

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Non-union of femoral neck fractures with osteonecrosis of the femoral head: treatment with combined free vascularized fibular grafting and subtrochanteric valgus osteotomy

Autor: Beris, AE Payatakes, AH Kostopoulos, VK Korompilias, AV and Mavrodontidis, AN Vekris, MD Kontogeorgakos, VA Soucacos, PN

Femoral neck fractures, frequently complicated by non-union and femoral head osteonecrosis, present a difficult clinical situation, especially when young patients are concerned. Existing treatment options are valgus osteotomy to address the biomechan

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https://pergamos.lib.uoa.gr/uoa/dl/object/uoadl:3091741

Similar function and complications for patients with short versus long hip nailing for unstable pertrochanteric fractures

Autor: Galanopoulos Ioannis P., Mavrogenis Andreas F., Megaloikonomos Panayiotis D., Vottis Christos T., Mitsiokapa Evanthia, Koulouvaris Panayiotis, Mastrokalos Dimitrios S., Papagelopoulos Panayiotis J., Kontogeorgakos Vasilios A.

Publikováno v: SICOT-J, Vol 4, p 23 (2018)

Purpose: To compare short with long intramedullary hip nailing for elderly patients with unstable pertrochanteric fractures. Methods: We prospectively studied 50 patients (33 women, 17 men; mean age, 80 years; range, 74–93 years) with unstable pert

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The mangled extremity and attempt for limb salvage

Autor: Kontogeorgakos Vasileios A, Vekris Marios D, Lykissas Marios G, Beris Alexandros E, Korompilias Anastasios V, Soucacos Panayiotis N

Publikováno v: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, Vol 4, Iss 1, p 4 (2009)

Abstract Background The decision, whether to amputate or reconstruct a mangled extremity remains the subject of extensive debate since multiple factors influence the decision. Methods Sixty three patients with high energy extremity trauma and attempt

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Effect of selective percutaneous myofascial lengthening and functional physiotherapy on walking in children with cerebral palsy: Three-dimensional gait analysis assessment.

Autor: Skoutelis VC; Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece; Department of Physiotherapy, Laboratory of Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Study of Motion, School of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Attica, Greece; Department of Physiotherapy, 'Attikon' University General Hospital, Chaidari, Attica, Greece. Electronic address: vskoutelis@gmail.com., Kanellopoulos AD; Department of Orthopaedics, 'Iaso' Children's Hospital, Maroussi, Attica, Greece., Vrettos S; 'ENA' Pediatric Physiotherapy Practice, Chalandri, Attica, Greece., Dimitriadis Z; Department of Physiotherapy, Health and Quality of Life Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece., Dinopoulos A; Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece; Third Department of Paediatrics, 'Attikon' University General Hospital, Chaidari, Attica, Greece., Papagelopoulos PJ; Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece; First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 'Attikon' University General Hospital, Chaidari, Attica, Greece., Kontogeorgakos VA; Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece; First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 'Attikon' University General Hospital, Chaidari, Attica, Greece.

Publikováno v: Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association [J Orthop Sci] 2024 May; Vol. 29 (3), pp. 885-890. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 06.