Publications by authors named "K Alpantaki"
: Acute isolated distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocations are rare and often misdiagnosed during initial evaluation due to subtle clinical presentation, low index of suspicion, and imaging barriers. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical to avoid chronic instability, limited wrist mobility, and osteoarthritis. This systematic review evaluates the functional outcomes of conservative and surgical treatment protocols for acute isolated DRUJ dislocations.
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- Various conditions can appear similar to musculoskeletal infections in imaging, making diagnosis challenging.
- The text discusses disorders in different parts of the body, including the axial skeleton and joints, that can mimic infections like osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
- It highlights typical imaging traits of actual infections and contrasts them with those of the mimicking conditions.
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- The study compares threaded acetabular components (TACs) and press-fit acetabular components (PFACs) in total hip arthroplasty (THA), highlighting TACs' greater initial stability but ongoing use of PFACs despite advantages.
- It involved a thorough analysis of seven studies with nearly 15,000 cases, examining revision rates due to aseptic loosening and radiological outcomes between the two types of components.
- Findings suggested that PFACs had a higher odds ratio for revisions, especially in females, though some results did not reach statistical significance, indicating that while TACs might be better, further research is necessary for conclusive evidence.
The in vitro evaluation of 3D scaffolds for bone tissue engineering in mono-cultures is a common practice; however, it does not represent the native complex nature of bone tissue. Co-cultures of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, without the addition of stimulating agents for monitoring cellular cross-talk, remains a challenge. In this study, a growth factor-free co-culture of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBM-MSCs) and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (hPBMCs) has been established and used for the evaluation of 3D-printed scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExtrapulmonary infections by spp., though rare, can occur via dissemination, affecting singular or multiple sites, including the skin and musculoskeletal system. Skeletal involvement often manifests as osteomyelitis, particularly in the axial skeleton.
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