Publications by authors named "Apostolos Polyzos"
Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of transferring the pectoralis minor (PM) in its entirety and assess its relationship with the musculocutaneous nerves (MCN) and axillary nerves (AXN). Methods Sixteen fresh transthoracic cadaver specimens were used. After PM transfer, the following measures were obtained: (a) the distance between the coracoid process (CP) and the subscapularis insertion on the lesser tubercle during external, neutral, and internal rotation.
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- Pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB) is a frequent cause of shoulder pain, often requiring surgical intervention when conservative methods fail, with this study focusing on arthroscopic suprapectoral biceps tenodesis.
- A case series of 23 patients treated surgically between 2016 and 2022 showed significant improvements in shoulder function and pain relief, with assessments indicating substantial gains in scores after one year.
- The study concludes that arthroscopic suprapectoral biceps tenodesis is both effective and safe for treating isolated LHB pathology, as no postoperative complications were reported.
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- The Achilles tendon is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the body, leading to various management options being studied over the years.
- Minimally invasive techniques, particularly endoscopic flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer, are becoming more popular for treating both neglected and acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
- This technical note provides a detailed description of the endoscopic transfer technique, aiming to simplify the procedure for broader surgical acceptance while emphasizing the need for experienced surgeons to perform it.
Intramedullary nailing is an established method for treating pertrochanteric fractures. However, the widespread use of this technique comes along with a variety of complications. We present a case of a 50-year-old female who presented to the emergency department suffering a left pertrochanteric fracture.
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