Publications by authors named "C Babis Karagkevrekis"
Background: Different methods have been adopted to treat delayed union and non-union of fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal using screws, plates and tension band wires. There has been increasing use of intramedullary screw fixation to treat these fractures with variable rates of success. The optimum screw diameter and properties have been a subject of debate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground and objectives There is a growing use of functional rehabilitation programs for the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Factors such as patient age and level of activity have been used to guide the decision. One of the debated indications is the gap size between the ruptured ends of the tendon.
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- Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (DEH) is a rare condition characterized by the formation of osteochondromas in the epiphysis of long bones, primarily affecting children.
- A case study of an 8-year-old boy with DEH in the ankle was reported, where the lesion was successfully resected with no complications, and a review of 144 cases reported in literature provided insights on treatment, prognosis, and classification.
- The new classification system categorizes DEH based on limb involvement and suggests that type 1 lesions have a better prognosis than those with multiple limb involvement, indicating that monitoring and potential resection can effectively manage the condition.