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Georg Matziolis
Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary
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Open AccessLong-term follow-up of bone remodelling after cementless hip arthroplasty using different stems
The present paper is concerned with the investigation of the phenomenon of long-term bone remodelling on cementless hip replacements. Changes in bone density in the periprosthetic region around the stem, measu...
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Open AccessIntraarticular vancomycin powder is effective in preventing infections following total hip and knee arthroplasty
Locally applied vancomycin is increasingly being used in primary hip and knee arthroplasty to reduce the risk of infection. Despite encouraging initial results, considerable debate remains on the basis of the ...
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Open AccessThe bactericidal effect of vancomycin is not altered by tranexamic acid, adrenalin, dexamethasone, or lidocaine in vitro
One of the most challenging complications of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). There is growing evidence of a good anti-infective effect of intrawound vancomycin powder in ...
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Open AccessMeta-analysis of the efficacy of preoperative skin preparation with alcoholic chlorhexidine compared to povidone iodine in orthopedic surgery
Preoperative skin preparation is an effective method to prevent surgical site infections (SSI). Alcoholic chlorhexidine (CHG) and povidone iodine (PV-I) are the most widely used antiseptic agents. This meta-an...
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Open AccessIn vitro additive effects of dalbavancin and rifampicin against biofilm of Staphylococcus aureus
Dalbavancin is a novel glycopeptide antibiotic approved for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs). It is characterized by a potent activity against numerous Gram-positiv...
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Open AccessMid-term results in revision hip arthroplasty with impaction bone grafted cup reconstruction for acetabular defects
Acetabular defects are a challenging condition for surgeons in revision THA. A crucial aim is an anatomical restoration of the centre of rotation (COR) through grafts. The aim of this study was to determine th...
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Open AccessComparison of two different antiseptics regarding intracutaneous microbial load after preoperative skin cleansing in total knee and hip arthroplasties
Periprosthetic infections (PPIs) are a serious concern in total knee and hip arthroplasty, and they have an increasing incidence. To prevent PPI, preoperative skin disinfection, as a key element of antisepsis,...
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Open AccessPlain radiographic indices are reliable indicators for quantitative bone mineral density in male and female patients before total hip arthroplasty
Osteoporosis is underdiagnosed in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). Bone mineral density measurement by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard, but indices on plain hip rad...
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Open AccessOptimized reamer geometry for controlled reaming of the proximal femur
Preparation of the femoral proximal medullary cavity by reaming is essential for intramedullary nail osteosynthesis and hip revision arthroplasty. The use of reamers sometimes exerts high torsional forces on t...
