Publications by authors named "Georgaklis V"

Background: To present the long-term clinical and radiological outcomes of the Genesis I posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA) (Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics, Memphis, TN, USA) (one of the first designed with an asymmetric tibial tray).

Methods: Prospectively collected data from 117 cemented TKAs performed on 95 patients were evaluated using this design, with a mean follow-up of 21.5 years (range, 18-26).

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The optimal treatment method for displaced proximal humeral fractures continues to be under debate. There are a variety of fixation techniques, none of which has been proven to be more effective. We retrospectively studied 24 patients with displaced proximal humerus fractures, treated with the Polarus intramedullary nail.

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Background: Intertrochanteric fractures are surgically treated by using different methods and implants. The optional type of surgical stabilization is still under debate. However, between devices with the same philosophy, different design characteristics may substantially influence fracture healing.

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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.

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Background And Aims: To investigate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection, as well as possible risk factors affecting its acquisition among young Greek adults.

Methodology: Sera were collected from 153 male young Hellenic Navy recruits (mean age 23.6 y.

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