Publications by authors named "Noussios G"
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- Finite element analysis (FEA) is crucial in orthopaedics for simulating and analyzing surgical procedures, revealing that removing over 20% of the meniscus significantly raises shear stress in cartilage and heightens knee joint degeneration risk.
- Meniscal root repair can enhance meniscal biomechanics and lower osteoarthritis risk, even with non-ideal repairs, while FEA helps to study the biomechanics of knee ligaments, showing that certain graft techniques closely mimic native knee function.
- Incorporating lateral augmentation techniques can enhance stability in ACL and PCL repairs, and there is a need for future studies to integrate patient-specific anatomical and mechanical data for better experimental models.
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- Sectional anatomy knowledge is crucial for various health professionals, prompting a review to identify effective teaching methods.
- The review analyzed studies from PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library, focusing on educational methods and test scores related to sectional anatomy.
- Results showed that multimodal teaching, especially with three-dimensional tools, significantly improved anatomy test scores and highlighted the importance of student interaction with the material.
Trochlea Dysplasia as the Major Anatomic Risk Factors for Patellofemoral Joint Instability: An Infographic as a Visual Learning Tool.
Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki)
June 2024
Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is a common condition in children and adolescents, ranging from mild discomfort and mal-tracking to lateral patellar dislocation [1]. A number of anatomical risk factors have been described in the literature, such as trochlear dysplasia, patella alta, excessive tibial tuberosity to trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance, patellar tilt and soft tissue alterations [2]. Among them, TD has been identified as the main anatomical risk factor with the strongest association with PFI [1, 2].
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- Photogrammetry is a method that uses multiple photographs to create 3D models, and this study reviewed its impact on anatomy education.
- A search of literature identified seven relevant studies, primarily focusing on neuroanatomy, which evaluated how photogrammetry enhances educational outcomes.
- Participants rated photogrammetry-based models highly and showed improved anatomical knowledge, suggesting these models could be especially beneficial in teaching complex topics like neuroanatomy.
Patellofemoral instability is a complex pathology with multiple risk factors, which affects mostly young females and may avert them from both activities of daily living and sports participation. Risk factors for instability include patella alta, trochlea dysplasia, abnormal lateral patellar tilt, and increased tibial tuberosity-trochlea groove distance. The knowledge of these anatomical abnormalities is the key to identifying the problem and succeeding in treating the patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Several reviews and meta-analyses about the value of three-dimensional (3D) printing in anatomy education have been published in the last years, with variable-and sometimes confusing- outcomes. We performed a review of those reviews, in order to shed light on the results concerning the effectiveness of 3D printing in anatomy education, compared to specific traditional methods and other technologies.
Methods: The electronic databases PubMed, ERIC and Cochrane library were searched for reviews or meta-analyses with purpose to investigate the effectiveness of 3D printing in undergraduate and postgraduate anatomy education.
Purpose: Team-based learning is a strategy which has resulted in positive outcomes concerning health professions education. We aimed to shed light on the role of this strategy when it is incorporated in the cadaveric anatomy laboratory.
Methods: We explored PubMed, SCOPUS, ERIC and Cochrane databases for articles with purpose to investigate the educational outcomes of the integration of team-based learning in the cadaveric anatomy laboratory.
Anatomical variations of the cystic artery are frequently documented, but variations of the artery to the cystic duct are extremely uncommon. We report a rare duplication of the artery to the cystic duct, revealed during laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an 18-year-old Caucasian female treated for gallstone disease. Both arterial branches were meticulously and carefully retracted and cauterized to avoid bleeding and subsequent postoperative complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The educational use of gestures has resulted in positive outcomes in several fields. We performed a literature review to investigate the outcomes of the use of gestures to enhance the existing anatomy education methods.
Methods: PubMed, SCOPUS, ERIC and Cochrane databases were searched for papers with purpose to investigate the outcomes of the use of gestures (either seeing or performing them or both) as adjuncts to existing anatomy education methods.
Purpose: The anatomy education literature suggests blended-learning approaches as more effective. We performed a literature review to answer the question if virtual dissection tables can play a significant role as supplements to traditional cadaver-based anatomy education methods.
Methods: PubMed, SCOPUS, ERIC and Cochrane databases were searched for articles with purpose to explore the outcomes of the use of virtual dissection tables in conjunction with cadaver-based anatomy education.
BACKGROUND Adenomyoepithelioma and adenoid cystic carcinoma are uncommon types of breast tumors. Adenoid cystic carcinoma accounts for 0.1% of breast neoplasms and typically presents as a tender breast tumor, mostly in the subareolar area.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncorporation of radiology into anatomy education is a frequently used teaching strategy. Our purpose was to investigate to what extent virtual reality can play a significant role when radiology is taught in conjunction with anatomy. PubMed, SCOPUS, Education Resources Information Center, and Cochrane databases were searched for articles with the aim to evaluate the outcomes of incorporation of radiology in anatomy education, using virtual reality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnatomical variations of the portal vein are relatively common and can affect the outcomes of hepatic resections, transplantations and interventional radiological procedures. The aim of this study was to review the literature regarding extrahepatic portal vein anomalies. Two main databases were searched for suitable articles, and results concerning more than 3,700 patients were included in the analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We aimed to explore to what extent the literature supports that the use of cadaveric computed tomography can play an important role in anatomy education.
Materials And Methods: PubMed, SCOPUS, Education Resources Information Center and Cochrane Databases were searched for papers with purpose to explore the outcomes of the use of cadaveric computed tomography scans in anatomy education. The following data were obtained from each paper: authors, number of participants, type of study (comparative or not), level of outcome according to Kirkpatrick hierarchy, possible evaluation of statistical significance, acquisition of anatomical knowledge after the educational intervention and perceptions about the effectiveness of this intervention in anatomy learning.