Publications by authors named "Vasilios A Raoulis"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two techniques for patellar fixation in MPFL reconstruction: quadriceps tendon fixation (QT) and single tunnel graft (STG) fixation.
- A total of 16 cadaver knees were tested under cyclic loads, revealing no significant differences in ultimate failure load or stiffness between the two methods.
- Both fixation techniques demonstrated comparable biomechanical properties, suggesting that either could be a viable option for surgical reconstruction.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the maximum load to failure and stiffness of three medial patella-femoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction techniques: (i) suture anchor fixation (SA), (ii) interference screw fixation (SF), and (iii) suture knot (SK) patellar fixation. The null hypothesis was that the comparison between these three different patella fixation techniques would show no difference in the ultimate failure load and stiffness.
Methods: Reconstruction of the MPFL with gracilis tendon autograft was performed in 12 pairs of fresh-frozen cadaveric knees (24 knees total; mean age, 63.
Background: When arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is performed on a young patient, long-lasting structural and functional tendon integrity is desired. A fixation technique that potentially provides superior tendon healing should be considered for the younger population to achieve long-term clinical success. Hypothesis/Purpose: The purpose was to compare the radiological and clinical midterm results between single-row and double-row (ie, suture bridge) fixation techniques for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in patients younger than 55 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: To report the incidence of septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and management of this complication using a specific treatment protocol.
Methods: All primary ACL reconstructions performed in our institution between January 2002 and January 2014 were included in this study. Time to presentation, clinical symptoms, and culture results of all infected patients were analyzed.