Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Malizos, K. N."
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Bone-implant interface in biofilm-associated bone and joint infections
Malizos, K. N.; Ioannou, M. (2014)Total hip and knee arthroplasties are considered the procedures of the twentieth century, with dramatic improvement to the overall quality of life for millions of patients around the globe. The application of fracture ... -
A capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft for proximal pole scaphoid pseudarthrosis
Sotereanos, D. G.; Darlis, N. A.; Dailiana, Z. H.; Sarris, I. K.; Malizos, K. N. (2006)Purpose: To evaluate the clinical results of the application of a capsular-based dorsal distal radius vascularized bone graft in scaphoid proximal pole nonunions. Methods: Thirteen patients with symptomatic nonunion at the ... -
The Catabolic Role of Toll-Like Receptor 2 (TLR-2) Mediated by the NF-kappa B Pathway in Septic Arthritis
Papathanasiou, I.; Malizos, K. N.; Poultsides, L.; Karachalios, T.; Oikonomou, P.; Tsezou, A. (2011)Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are involved in mediating cell activation on stimulation with microbial components. Our objective was to investigate the role of 'PLR-2 mediated by the NF-kappa B pathway in septic arthritic ... -
Central Role of SREBP-2 in the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis
Kostopoulou, F.; Gkretsi, V.; Malizos, K. N.; Iliopoulos, D.; Oikonomou, P.; Poultsides, L.; Tsezou, A. (2012)Background: Recent studies have implied that osteoarthritis (OA) is a metabolic disease linked to deregulation of genes involved in lipid metabolism and cholesterol efflux. Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Proteins (SREBPs) ... -
Clinical and epidemiological features of upper-extremity infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus carrying the PVL gene: A four-year study in Greece
Dailiana, Z. H.; Rigopoulos, N.; Varitimidis, S. E.; Poultsides, L.; Petinaki, E.; Malizos, K. N. (2008)Background: All Staphyloccus aureus isolated during 2003-2006 at a university hospital in Thessalia, central Greece, from ulcerative upper-extremity infection were tested for the presence of PVL gene and for possible clonal ... -
Clinical Outcome Study and Radiological Findings of Zweymuller Metal on Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty. A Follow-up of 6 to 15 Years
Paleochorlidis, I. S.; Badras, L. S.; Skretas, E. F.; Georgaklis, V. A.; Karachalios, T. S.; Malizos, K. N. (2009)We report the clinical and radiological outcome of 99 Zweymuller metal on metal total hip arthroplasties in 84 patients followed up prospectively for a mean period of 9.5 (range, 6-15) years. There were 29 (34.5%) male and ... -
Combined anterior and posterior shoulder dislocation as a manifestation of a brain tumour
Tsionos, I.; Karahalios, T.; Zibis, A. H.; Malizos, K. N. (2004)Seizures are sometimes the first manifestation of a brain tumour. They may give rise to shoulder fractures or fracture-dislocations. When bilateral, these lesions tend to be symmetrical. The patient reported here suffered ... -
A comparison of early versus delayed repair of traumatic rotator cuff tears
Hantes, M. E.; Karidakis, G. K.; Vlychou, M.; Varitimidis, S.; Dailiana, Z.; Malizos, K. N. (2011)Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results between early and delayed operative treatment in patients with traumatic rotator cuff tears (RCT). Methods Thirty-five ... -
Compartmental infections of the hand
Rigopoulos, N.; Dailiana, Z. H.; Varitimidis, S.; Hantes, M.; Bargiotas, K.; Malizos, K. N. (2008)Suppurative conditions of the hand-wrist compartments result in a "vicious circle" of infection and increase in compartmental pressure that reduces perfusion of soft tissues and facilitates spreading of the infection. We ... -
Complex regional pain syndrome type I as a consequence of trauma or surgery to upper extremity: management with intravenous regional anaesthesia, using lidocaine and methyloprednisolone
Varitimidis, S. E.; Papatheodorou, L. K.; Dailiana, Z. H.; Poultsides, L.; Malizos, K. N. (2011)Complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-I) is a known complication after surgery or trauma to the upper extremity and is difficult to treat. A simple and easily tolerated method of treatment that includes intravenous ... -
Computer-assisted evaluation of Mandibular Cortical Width (MCW) index as an indicator of osteoporosis
Papamanthos, M. K.; Varitimidis, S. E.; Dailiana, Z. H.; Kogia, E. I.; Malizos, K. N. (2014)Background: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of mandibular cortical width (MCW) as an indicator of the presence of osteoporosis. Materials and methods: The study included 343 women between 45-75 years of age. After informed ... -
Cumulative keyboard strokes: a possible risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome
Eleftheriou, A.; Rachiotis, G.; Varitimidis, S. E.; Koutis, C.; Malizos, K. N.; Hadjichristodoulou, C. (2012)Background: Contradictory reports have been published regarding the association of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and the use of computer keyboard. Previous studies did not take into account the cumulative exposure to keyboard ... -
Daptomycin use in patients with osteomyelitis: A preliminary report from the EU-CORESM database
Andrew Seaton, R.; Malizos, K. N.; Viale, P.; Gargalianos-Kakolyris, P.; Santantonio, T.; Petrelli, E.; Pathan, R.; Heep, M.; Chaves, R. L. (2013)Background: Osteomyelitis is a complex and heterogeneous group of infections that require surgical and antimicrobial interventions. Because treatment failure or intolerance is common, new treatment options are needed. ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of a new clinical test (The Thessaly test) for early detection of meniscal tears
Karachalios, T.; Hantes, M.; Zibis, A. H.; Zachos, V.; Karantanas, A. H.; Malizos, K. N. (2005)Background: Clinical tests used for the detection of meniscal tears in the knee do not present acceptable diagnostic sensitivity and specificity values. Diagnostic accuracy is improved by arthroscopic evaluation or magnetic ... -
Differences in graft orientation using the transtibial and anteromedial portal technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a magnetic resonance imaging study
Hantes, M. E.; Zachos, V. C.; Liantsis, A.; Venouziou, A.; Karantanas, A. H.; Malizos, K. N. (2009)The purpose of this study was to evaluate differences in graft orientation between transtibial (TT) and anteromedial (AM) portal technique using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ... -
Differential expression of leptin and leptin's receptor isoform (Ob-Rb) mRNA between advanced and minimally affected osteoarthritic cartilage; effect on cartilage metabolism
Simopoulou, T.; Malizos, K. N.; Iliopoulos, D.; Stefanou, N.; Papatheodorou, L.; Ioannou, M.; Tsezou, A. (2007)Objective: To investigate leptin's effect on cartilage metabolism and the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: Messenger RNA (mRNA) expression and protein levels of leptin and leptin's receptor isoforms were ... -
Digital coverage with flaps from the same or neighboring digits
Papatheodorou, L. K.; Dailiana, Z. H.; Varitimidis, S. E.; Hantes, M. E.; Basdekis, G. K.; Malizos, K. N. (2011)Objective: Several flaps can be dissected from the same or neighboring digits for the reconstruction of relatively large soft tissue digital defects. Material and Methods: In a 6-year period, 106 large soft tissue digital ... -
Distal ulnar implant arthroplasty as a definitive treatment of a recurrent giant-cell tumor
Roidis, N. T.; Gougoulias, N. E.; Liakou, P. D.; Malizos, K. N. (2007)Giant-cell tumors of the distal ulna are frequently recurrent and difficult to treat. A Darrach-type resection can lead to functional impairments of the wrist and hand. A case of a 42-year-old man, who underwent a distal ... -
DNA methylation regulates sclerostin (SOST) expression in osteoarthritic chondrocytes by bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) induced changes in Smads binding affinity to the CpG region of SOST promoter
Papathanasiou, I.; Kostopoulou, F.; Malizos, K. N.; Tsezou, A. (2015)Introduction: Sclerostin (SOST), a soluble antagonist of Wnt signaling, is expressed in chondrocytes and contributes to chondrocytes' hypertrophic differentiation; however its role in osteoarthritis (OA) pathogenesis is ... -
Do steroids, conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and selective Cox-2 inhibitors adversely affect fracture healing?
Boursinos, L. A.; Karachalios, T.; Poultsides, L.; Malizos, K. N. (2009)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used drugs worldwide. They are prescribed for orthopaedic conditions such as osteoarthritis, soft-tissue injuries and fractures. The new generation ...