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Current evidence in designs and fixation surfaces in total hip arthroplasty
Karachalios, T.; Komnos, G.; Kolonia, K. (2014)Since its introduction in the 1960s, total hip arthroplasty (THA) has proved to be an excellent and reliable mode of treatment for the end stages of hip pathology, with satisfactory clinical outcomes at 15-20 years [1-4]. ... -
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 ... -
Do physical diagnostic tests accurately detect meniscal tears?
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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 ... -
Does Electric Stimulation of the Vastus Medialis Muscle Influence Rehabilitation After Total Knee Replacement?
Avramidis, K.; Karachalios, T.; Popotonasios, K.; Sacorafas, D.; Papathanasiades, A. A.; Malizos, K. N. (2011)Patients with knee osteoarthritis present with reduced quadriceps muscle strength, which is partially responsible for impaired function and disability. Although total knee replacement (TKR) is an effective surgical procedure, ... -
The effect of osteoporotic treatment on the functional outcome, re-fracture rate, quality of life and mortality in patients with hip fractures: A prospective functional and clinical outcome study on 520 patients
Makridis, K. G.; Karachalios, T.; Kontogeorgakos, V. A.; Badras, L. S.; Malizos, K. N. (2015)Numerous high quality studies have shown the positive effects of various osteoporotic medical treatment regimens on bone mass and on the reduction of risk for new spinal, hip and non-spinal fractures in osteoporotic patients. ... -
The effects of calcitonin on acute bone loss after pertrochanteric fractures - A prospective, randomised trial
Karachalios, T.; Lyritis, G. P.; Kaloudis, J.; Roidis, N.; Katsiri, M. (2004)We investigated the effect of calcitonin in the prevention of acute bone loss after a pertrochanteric fracture and its ability to reduce the incidence of further fractures in the same patient. Fifty women aged between 70 ... -
The effects of calcitonin on acute bone loss after pertrochanteric fractures. A prospective, randomised trial
Karachalios, T.; Lyritis, G. P.; Kaloudis, J.; Roidis, N.; Katsiri, M. (2004)We investigated the effect of calcitonin in the prevention of acute bone loss after a pertrochanteric fracture and its ability to reduce the incidence of further fractures in the same patient. Fifty women aged between 70 ... -
The effects of the short-term administration of low therapeutic doses of anti-COX-2 agents on the healing of fractures - An experimental study in rabbits
Karachalios, T.; Boursinos, L.; Poultsides, L.; Khaldi, L.; Malizos, K. N. (2007)We have evaluated the effect of the short-term administration of low therapeutic doses of modern COX-2 inhibitors on the healing of fractures. A total of 40 adult male New Zealand rabbits were divided into five groups. A ... -
The efficacy of school screening for scoliosis
Karachalios, T.; Roidis, N.; Papagelopoulos, P. J.; Karachalios, G. G. (2000) -
Eight years' clinical experience with the Orthofix (R) tibial nailing system in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures
Babis, G. C.; Benetos, L. S.; Karachalios, T.; Soucacos, P. N. (2007)Intramedullary nailing has become a popular and effective procedure for the treatment of most tibial fractures. However, concerns regarding difficulties with reduction, the use and extent of intramedullary reaming, and ... -
Erratum: MR imaging findings in transient osteoporosis of the hip (European Journal of Radiology (2004) (238-244) DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.01.020)
Malizos, K. N.; Zibis, A. H.; Dailiana, Z.; Hantes, M.; Karachalios, T.; Karantanas, A. H. (2005) -
Failure Analysis of Two Ti-Alloy Total Hip Arthroplasty Femoral Stems Fractured In Vivo
Magnissalis, E. A.; Zinelis, S.; Karachalios, T.; Hartofilakidis, G. (2003)Failure of total hip arthroplasty femoral stems is a serious clinical complication. Even modern metal alloys and designs sometimes suffer such incidents. The reported study aimed at the investigation of the reasons leading ... -
Field Synopsis and Synthesis of Genetic Association Studies in Osteoarthritis: The CUMAGAS-OSTEO Information System
Zintzaras, E.; Kitsios, G. D.; Ziogas, D. C.; Rodopoulou, P.; Karachalios, T. (2010)A comprehensive and systematic assessment of the current status of genetic association studies (GAS) for osteoarthntis was conducted. Data from 327 GAS involving 187 distinct genetic variants were analyzed and cataloged ... -
Hip osteoarthritis: What the radiologist wants to know
Karachalios, T.; Karantanas, A. H.; Malizos, K. (2007)Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common disease of the hip joint seen in adults. The diagnosis of OA is based on a combination of radiographic findings of joint degeneration and characteristic subjective symptoms. The lack ... -
Idiopathic osteoarthritis of the hip: Incidence, classification, and natural history of 272 cases
Hartofilakidis, G.; Karachalios, T. (2003)Long-term clinical and radiographic data of 210 patients (272 hips) with idiopathic hip osteoarthritis were reviewed. Of the 272 hips, 218 (80%) were eccentric and 54 (20%) were concentric. In eccentric hips, the femoral ... -
Influence of orthotopic placement on the incorporation and mechanical strength of a loaded structural cortical graft: An experimental study in rabbits
Karachalios, T.; Scambardonis, D.; Khaldi, L.; Raptou, P.; Papagelopoulos, P. J.; Nikiforidis, P. A.; Lyritis, G. (2000)The biological and mechanical behavior of loaded cortical autografts were evaluated in an experimental study using 40 adult male New Zealand rabbits divided into 4 groups. A double osteotomy was performed on all animals ... -
Interleukin-10G and interleukin-10R microsatellite polymorphisms and osteoarthritis of the knee
Fytili, P.; Giannatou, E.; Karachalios, T.; Malizos, K.; Tsezou, A. (2005)Objective To clarify and evaluate the possible role of interleukin-10G (IL-10G) and interleukin-10R (IL-10R) microsatellite polymorphisms of IL-10 gene in knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods This was a case-control study. ... -
The long-term clinical relevance of calcar atrophy caused by stress shielding in total hip arthroplasty - A 10-year, prospective, randomized study
Karachalios, T.; Tsatsaronis, C.; Efraimis, G.; Papadelis, P.; Lyritis, G.; Diakoumopoulos, G. (2004)Eighty osteoarthritic female patients were randomly allocated to 4 equal groups; the Zwey-Muller, the Corail, the Optifix, or Autophor 900S cementless total hip arthroplasties (THAs) were implanted; and bone density changes, ... -
Long-term mechanical stability of the impacted morselized graft-cement interface in total joint replacement: An experimental study in dogs
Stamos, K. G.; Karachalios, T.; Papagelopoulos, P. J.; Xenakis, T.; Korres, D. S.; Koroneos, E.; Hartofilakidis, G. (2000)This experimental study compared the long-term (12 months) mechanical stability of the morselized graft-cement interface with the conventional bone-cement interface in both femoral bones of 10 adult dogs. For mechanical ...