@AFontalis

Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Registrar @PottRotation || @UCLDivofSurgery ||@RCSnews Research Fellow || @NIHRresearch || @RoySocMed || Views my own

 London, England
Joined December 2018
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Robotic arm-assisted surgery offers a safe and reproducible technique for revising failed unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to total knee arthroplasty. #RoboticAssistedSurgery #UKA #TKA #KneeArthroplasty @AFontalis @MrAhmedmagan @bjjeditor ow.ly/tErn50ZXG9R
Femoral registration of robotic unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to total knee arthroplasty.

ALT Femoral registration of robotic unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to total knee arthroplasty.

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Antonia Chen@DrAntoniaChenOct 8
Can’t wait to see you all at @AAHKS !
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Don't take our word for it. AAHKS member Matthew P. Abdel, MD has a few reasons why the AAHKS Annual Meeting is the #1 meeting for arthroplasty surgeons in the world. Hear what he had to say and don't forget to register at meeting.AAHKS.org.
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Joint replacements are important, life changing procedures that we need to protect. Help us in maintaining access to them - take action today votervoice.net/mobile/AAHKS/… – at Calumet City, IL
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Bone & Joint Research@BoneJointResAug 15
"Recent advances in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of periprosthetic joint infections offer promising avenues to improving patient outcomes". #BJR #Infection #Surgery #Arthroplasty #FOAMed @UCLDivofSurgery @uclh @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/8W4u50ZxHLs
Bone & Joint Research. Abstract extract for editorial titled 'Periprosthetic joint infections: navigating innovations and potential translation'.

ALT Bone & Joint Research. Abstract extract for editorial titled 'Periprosthetic joint infections: navigating innovations and potential translation'.

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Prof Fares Haddad@bjjeditorMar 24
"Bone cement has been a cornerstone of arthroplasty for more than six decades...". Read our editorial on this topic in #BJJ now! #BoneCement #Arthroplasty #Orthopedics #Surgery #JointReplacement boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/…
The Bone & Joint Journal@BoneJointJMar 23
While most contemporary cement types have comparable revision rates, five were associated with a significantly higher rate of revision. Outcome monitoring for bone cement warrants scrutiny just like implant components. #BoneCement #Orthopedics ow.ly/Ni1t50YxFWu
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The incidence of ACL injuries in skeletally immature patients is rising, & poses a unique challenge due to developmental considerations that must be made when deciding on treatment. #ACL #Injury #ACLInjury @drfrank0by @AFontalis @dalrympleja @bjjeditor ow.ly/X3oO50XTpw8
Figure depicting the transphyseal technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Image modified with permission courtesy of Complete Anatomy, Elsevier. EL, epiphyseal line; FCL, fibular collateral ligament; Gr, graft; LM, lateral meniscus; MCL, medial collateral ligament; MM, medial meniscus; PCL, posterior cruciate ligament.

ALT Figure depicting the transphyseal technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Image modified with permission courtesy of Complete Anatomy, Elsevier. EL, epiphyseal line; FCL, fibular collateral ligament; Gr, graft; LM, lateral meniscus; MCL, medial collateral ligament; MM, medial meniscus; PCL, posterior cruciate ligament.

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Andreas Fontalis (ST5), Apoorva Khajuria (ST7), Sandeep Nayar (ST8) presenting their research work at the 52nd Percivall Pott ASM.
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Menstrual hormones are partly responsible for the increased risk of musculoskeletal sports injuries in female athletes. It's important for doctors, athletes & coaches to familiarize themselves with this association. #MenstrualCycle @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/3C6m50XfEZp
A scheme of the hormonal fluctuations in the physiological menstrual cycle.

ALT A scheme of the hormonal fluctuations in the physiological menstrual cycle.

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📣Editorial Sharing: Volume 86, Issue 7 🧾Mitigating Opioid Dependence in Orthopaedic Surgery: Current Strategies and Future Directions 👩‍🔬Andreas Fontalis, @AFontalis 💡Full Text: magonlinelibrary.com/doi/ful… #opioids #AI #orthopaedics

Mitigating Opioid Dependence in Orthopaedic Surgery: Current Strategies and Future Directions |...

The opioid crisis presents a significant burden to patients and healthcare systems. Orthopaedic surgery involves treating patients with significant pain demands, therefore opioid stewardship in this...

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The 52nd Percivall Pott Annual Scientific Meeting promises an unforgettable day, with an inspiring panel of guests and lively discussions. As always, dinner follows! An evening of fantastic food, conversation, and laughter. Secure your tickets 🎟️ ! pottrotation.co.uk
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🔬 Save the Date! 📅 Friday 14th November 2025 Join us for the 52nd Percivall Pott Annual Scientific Meeting — a day dedicated to cutting-edge research, expert speakers, and surgical innovation. 🎟️ Tickets & full programme coming soon – stay tuned! @pramodachan
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This is the first study to evaluate the health-economic burden of periprosthetic joint infections in Europe of primary arthroplasties of the hip & knee performed in 2019, revealing a substantial impact on healthcare systems. #BJO #Infection #Healthcare ow.ly/mNp150Vo95T
Bone & Joint Open. Abstract text for article titled 'The health-economic burden of hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections in Europe'.

ALT Bone & Joint Open. Abstract text for article titled 'The health-economic burden of hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections in Europe'.

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AI is showing promise as a useful tool in healthcare research and data science, including all aspects of patient care pathways. #ArtificialIntelligence #OrthoTwitter #Healthcare @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/ecoF50UVObB
Image depicts key artificial intelligence applications in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; NLP, natural language processing.

ALT Image depicts key artificial intelligence applications in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; NLP, natural language processing.

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Percivall Pott ST3 T&O Interview Course is now open for registration. — 1:1 Interview with consultants & registrars, with detailed feedback. — Expert panel offering insights and tips. — In depth lectures on key topics to help you prepare. Limited spaces available – book now!
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By harmonizing cutting-edge research with practical clinical applications, we can move closer to minimizing the burden of periprosthetic joint infection #BJR #PJI #Orthopedics @UCLDivofSurgery @uclh @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/8p6s50UK9mV
First page of the editorial entitled "Periprosthetic joint infections: navigating innovations and potential translation"

ALT First page of the editorial entitled "Periprosthetic joint infections: navigating innovations and potential translation"

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BOSTAA@BOSTAA_UK19 Dec 2024
Wrapping 2024 with collaborative meetings ft our past presidents Prof Kader @DeiaryKader and Prof Haddad @bjjeditor #Teamwork #Collaboration @iafzal1 @AFontalis @DrAndrewCoppola
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✨ ORTHOADVENT DAY 15 ❄️ On the fifteenth day of #OrthoAdvent, we're sharing the most popular #BJO paper published this year! This article discusses anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes. #FOAMed @orthofabioman @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/yqaN50Us0oI
OrthoAdvent. Most popular...Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: risk factors and strategies for prevention. Mancino et al. Bone Jt Open. 2024;5(2):94-100. Bone & Joint Open. Image of House with number 15 and lights.

ALT OrthoAdvent. Most popular...Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: risk factors and strategies for prevention. Mancino et al. Bone Jt Open. 2024;5(2):94-100. Bone & Joint Open. Image of House with number 15 and lights.

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✨ ORTHOADVENT DAY 15 ❄️ On the fifteenth day of #OrthoAdvent, we're sharing the most popular #BJO paper published this year! This article discusses anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes. #FOAMed @orthofabioman @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/hg9p50Us36i
OrthoAdvent. Most popular...Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: risk factors and strategies for prevention. Mancino et al. Bone Jt Open. 2024;5(2):94-100. Bone & Joint Open. Image of House with number 15 and lights.

ALT OrthoAdvent. Most popular...Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: risk factors and strategies for prevention. Mancino et al. Bone Jt Open. 2024;5(2):94-100. Bone & Joint Open. Image of House with number 15 and lights.

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This study indicates that medial meniscus repair & to a lesser extent lateral meniscal repair, combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), were linked to lower PROMs compared to isolated ACLR at two years postoperatively. #BJO #Knee ow.ly/rzro50Uobit
Bone & Joint Open. Abstract text for article titled 'The impact of concomitant meniscal surgery on the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction'.

ALT Bone & Joint Open. Abstract text for article titled 'The impact of concomitant meniscal surgery on the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction'.

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This annotation aims to elucidate the advancements, challenges, and potential future directions in the application of debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention for periprosthetic joint infection management. #BJJ @AFontalis @DrSkyOne @bjjeditor ow.ly/z17L50UfMJi
The Bone & Joint Journal. Abstract extract for article titled 'Optimizing debridement and implant retention in acute periprosthetic joint infections'.

ALT The Bone & Joint Journal. Abstract extract for article titled 'Optimizing debridement and implant retention in acute periprosthetic joint infections'.

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