Publications by authors named "Alexandros Koskiniotis"

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  • * There are ongoing discussions about whether to treat such injuries with surgery or conservative approaches, as well as which fixation techniques yield the best outcomes.
  • * This case report details a type III dislocation in a young athlete treated with a double fixation technique, aiming to provide clarity on effective management strategies for this type of injury.
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Penetrating injuries to the musculoskeletal system pose common challenges for orthopedic surgeons in emergency departments (EDs). The complexity escalates when a joint is affected, increasing the risk of severe complications such as infection and post-traumatic arthritis. Given the potential importance of these injuries, early diagnosis and a meticulous treatment plan are crucial.

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  • *Eighty patients were analyzed, with 40 receiving steroids and 40 receiving standard care; MRI scans and clinical evaluations were conducted.
  • *Results showed that only 7.5% of steroid-treated patients developed osteonecrosis, while none in the non-steroid group did, indicating a lower risk than expected but still necessitating careful monitoring.
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Multiple cuneiform fractures combined with isolated intermediate cuneiform dorsal dislocation and cuboid fracture, with disruption of the Lisfranc ligament, are rare injuries. In this study, we present a polytrauma patient who sustained these injuries, his treatment course, and the follow-up period. The patient was operated on the day of the injury and six months after that the results are very satisfactory.

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Giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath (GCTTS) and enchondroma are identified as the most prevalent benign soft tissue and bone tumors of the hand. While their individual presence is a common finding, their concurrent appearance in the same anatomic region is exceptionally rare, making simultaneous diagnosis more burdensome. We present a noteworthy case of GCTTS and enchondroma in the index finger of a young patient, along with the therapeutic strategy for correct diagnosis and effective treatment of such an occurrence.

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