Curriculum vitae Konstantinos N. MALIZOS, MD. PROFESSOR & CHAIRMAN Orthopaedic Department Medical school University of Thessalia www.ortho-uth.org Biopolis 41110, Larissa, Greece Home address 12 Athinas str. 41222, Larissa, GREECE +30 2413 501199 1 Fax +30 2413 501011 + 30 6974048525 2 PERSONAL: Birthdate: November 18, 1954 Place: Larissa, Greece Wife: Evangelia Tsironi Children: Nicholas, 1982 Aggeliki, 1986 (USA) Social Security Number: 244599138 EDUCATION & TRAINING : Medical School at the ARISTOTLE University of Thessaloniki (1972- 1978). o As Medical Student in 1976 : 6 weeks CLINICAL COURSE at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Lubliana Slovenia with prof. Z. ZDRAVIC & M. GODINA. General Surgery Internship at Larissa's General Hospital (1982-1983). Resident at the Orthopaedic Department of the University of Ioannina Medical School. (1983-1986). Chairman: prof. P.N. Soucacos, MD. Dissertation (title: “Total Knee Arthroplasty with P.C.A. Knee Prosthesis (Clinical evaluation of cementless knee fixation”) presented to and approved by the University of Ioannina Medical School “Excellent” degree in July 1986. BOARD CERTIFICATION: July 1986, officially certified as Licensed Orthopaedic Surgeon, after successful examination, in the Ministry of Health authorized committee. MILITARY DUTY: Two years in the military service Health Corps 1979-1981 (January). ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: Lecturer of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina (1990-1994). Ass. Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School, University of Ioannina (19941998). Professor & Chairman Orthopaedic Dept., Medical School, University of Thessalia, (November 1998 till now..) Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Tauma of University Hospital of Thessalia, since November 6, 1998. 3 HONORS AND AWARDS 2 first prizes in World Congresses 4 first prizes in International Congresses Traveling Fellowship American Orthopaedic Association, 1997 (6 weeks). “Kappa Delta” Award from Orthopaedic Research Society, USA, as member of the Duke University. Orthopaedic research Lab, team of researchers for the “Investigation of Non- Reflow phenomenon of Microcirculation” “Marsall-Urist” Award 2003, USA. “First of four recognized projects of IST (109 participants), eEurope Awards for eHealth2004, Cork, Ireland, May 5-6, 2004. (UsBone Project) Award for best presentation in the category of telemedicine “An Ultrasound Wearable System for the Monitoring and Acceleration of Bone Fracture healing” at 2nd International Conference on Telemedicine and Multimedia Communication. Warsaw, Poland, 8-9 October 2004 EMBEC Scientific Award 2005 for best published paper in peer-reviewed international journal in the field of Biomedical Engineering at 3rd European Medical and Biological Engineering Conference (EMBEC) organized by the International Federation of Medical and Biology Engineering (IFMBE). “An ultrasound wearable system for the monitoring and acceleration of fracture healing in long bones”. Prague, Czech Republic, 20-25 November, 2005. 1st prize for best presentation at 24th Annual Meeting European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS), Ljubljiana, Slovenia, 19 – 25 May, 2005 and 1st prize (Ioannis Vamvas) for best research study at 1st Annual Meeting of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery & Trauma (HAOST) in cooperation with British Trauma Society, Athens, Greece 12-15 October, 2005: “Late haematogenous infection with MRSA strains carrying Panton-Valentine leucocidin (PVL) and ica A and D genes in an experimental model of implant-related infection (IRI)” 3rd prize at Hellenic College of Orthopaedic surgons: “Haematogenous infection in stable and unstable orthopaedic implants. Experimental study in rabbits”. Athens, January 2006. 1st prize “Alexandros Kalos” for best basic science study at 14th Congress of the Hellenic Association for the Study of the Metabolism of the Bones, “The effect of shortterm administration of Prednisolone, Indomethacin, Meloxicam and Rofecoxib in fracture healing. An exprerimental study in New Zealand white rabbits”. Thessaloniki, 79 April 2006. 1st prize for best presentation at 10th Congress of Hellenic Association of Medical Students, “Injection Injuries of the Hand”. Larissa, Greece, May 2006. 1st Prize for best research study: “Ioannis Vamvas” at 62ο Congress of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (HAΟST). “The effect of shortterm administration of Prednisolone, Indomethacin, Meloxicam and Rofecoxib in fracture healing. An exprerimental study in New Zealand white rabbits”. Athens, Greece, 4-8 October 2006. 1st prize for best research study: “Ioannis Vamvas” at 63rd Annual Meeting of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. “Epigenetic regulation of leptin affects MMP-13 expression in osteoarthritic chondrocytes: possible molecular target for osteoarthritis therapeutic intervention”. Athens, Greece 9-13 October 2007. 1st prize for best scientific presentation at 2nd Congress of the Hellenic Association of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery & Sports Injuries “George Noulis”. “Gene expression 4 analysis in healing at tendon graft-bone interface in rabbits after transosseous application of Low-Intensity Ultrasound”. Athens, Greece, 14 -16 June, 2007. National Award Winning Paper at 13th ESSKA Meeting (European Congress of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy), “Gene expression analysis in healing at tendon – bone interface in rabbits after transosseous application of low-intensity ultrasound”. Porto, Portugal, 21 – 24 May 2008. Biomet Award for the most Innovative oral presentation at 27th Annual Meeting of European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS), “The Role of Toll-like Receptors in Septic Arthritis”. Barcelona, Spain, 18 - 20 September, 2008. 1st prize for best Clinical Study: “Viki Zachariou” at 64th Annual Meeting of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (HAOST), “Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life following Total Hip Arthroplasty”. Athens, Greece, 811 October, 2008. 2nd prize for best clinical study at 3rd Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Society for Arthroscopy, Surgery & Sports Medicine “Georgios Noulis”, «Υπάρχει ισχυρό και επαρκές οστικό υπόστρωμα μεταξύ των οστικών καναλιών μετά από αρθροσκοπική συνδεσμοπλαστική του προσθίου χιαστού συνδέσμου με τεχνική διπλής δέσμης; Μελέτη με αξονική τομογραφία», Crete, 25-28 June 2009. Award for best Scientific Presentation, 65th Panhellenic Orthopaedic Congress, “Gene expression of LRP5 (Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5) in osteoarthritic chondrocytes”, Thessaloniki 2009. Award for the best oral presentation in the subject “Surgery of the Hand and Upper Limb” in 17th Joint Congress of Hellenic Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery and Hellenic Society of the Hand and Upper Limb Surgery “Treatment of scaphoid pseudarthrosis in teenagers by using vascular graft of the distal radius” December 2011. SOCIETIES: 1. The Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery & Trauma, since 1985. 2. Hellenic Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, (founding member 1991) (President 1998). 3. International Microsurgical Society, since 1987. 4. Duke Hand Club, 1990. 5. Piedmont Orthopaedic Society, 1990. 6. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1990. 7. Le Club de la MAIN «Jack Michon», 1990. 8. Corresponding member AAOS, 1997. 9. Honorary member. Yugoslavian Society of Orthopaedics. 10. Word Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 11. Hellenic Society for Surgery of the Hand (founding member, President 2002). 12. European Bone and Joint Infection Society (President elected for 2005-2007) 13. Hellenic Society for Orthopaedic Research (Founding member) 14. International Affiliated member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 15. Hellenic Society for Distraction Histogenesis (founding member). 16. Full member of the European Hip Society, 2011. 5 Visiting professor in American and European Universities Duke University Medical Center, (1993, 2000). University of Pittsburgh,1994. Emory University, 1991. University of Milano, 1997. University of Florida, 1997. University of South Carolina, 1997. University of Virginia, 1997. University of Arkansas, 1997. University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1997. University of New Mexico, 1997. University of Southern California, 1997. University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 1997. University of Toronto, 1997. University of Athens, Greece, 1999, 2000, 2012. University of Patras, Greece, 2000. University of Grete, 2002. University of Southern California, 2004. Yerevan State Medical University, 2004. University of Ioannina, 2008. University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Rush University, 2011. Honorable Speaker Serbian Society of Orthopaedics & Trauma South African Society for the Surgery of the Hand Norwegian Orthopaedic Society German Society for the Surgery of the Hand Egyptian Society for Surgery of the Hand and Microsurgery ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 1. Member of the executive council of the Medical Association of Ioannina from 19851987. 2. Elected Representative of the Medical Staff at the Directorial Council of the “G. Chatzikosta” General Regional Hospital, 1985-1987. 3. Elected Delegate of the Medical Association of Ioannina at the Panhellenic Medical Association, General Assembly. 4. Representative at the General Assembly of the Medical School, University of Ioannina, 1990-1997. 5. Representative at the General Assembly of the Medical School, University of Thessalia, 1998 till now. 6. Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Trauma, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessalia, 1998 till now. 7. President of Library Committee of University Hospital of Larissa (1998- till now). 6 8. Research Committee member at the University of Thessalia as Medical School Delegate, 2000-2005. 9. Deputy Member of the “Central Council of Health”, GREECE, 2000-2003. 10. Member of the Examinatory Board for the Cypriot Association of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (CAOST) exams (5th December 2003). 11. National Coordinator of the Greek NAN (National Action Network) for Bone and Joint Decade (BJD), 2003-2012. 12. President of European Bone and Joint Infection Society elected for 2006-2007. Council member, 2003-2009. 13. Head of the Section of Surgical Specialties of the School of Medicine, University of Thessalia, 2004-2005. 14. Director, Institute of Biomedical Research Technology (BIOMED) of CE.RE.TE.TH. (Center of Research and Technology of Thessalia), 2006-till now. 15. Dean, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessalia, 20072009, 2009-2011. 16. President of Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov International and External Fixation, ASAMI, 2009-2011. 17. President of Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology –HAOST, 2013. 18. First Elected Member of the Board of the University of Thessalia, 2012 - 2016. ORGANIZATION OF MEETINGS - ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 1. 4th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery (E.F.S.M.) & 14th Congress of the International Microsurgical Society (I.M.S.) Corfu, 25-29 August 1998 2. 3rd review course on “Contemporary Orthopaedics and Traumatology” Larissa, 22 January 2000 3. One-day session: “Challenges in Fracture Treatment” Athens, 31 March 2001 4. 1st inter-university seminar on “Infections of the musculoskeletal system” Larissa, 10 February 2001. 5. Post-graduate course organized by the Thessaly and Sterea Hellas Peripheries, 20002001. 6. 11th inter-university course on “Osteosynthesis” Larissa, 7-10 March 2002 7. International Congress on “Upper Extremity & Hand Microsurgery” Corfu, 28-31 August 2002 8. International Symposium on “Musculoskeletal Infections’ 7 Larissa, 15-17 May 2003 9. 19th Educational Seminar on “Microsurgery” (Co-Chairman) Ioannina, 2-6 July 2003 10. 1st Annual Seminar organized by the Department of Orthopaedic Research, Hellenic Society for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Larissa, 12-13 September 2003 11. International Symposium on “Prevention and Treatment of Sport Injuries” Larissa, 27-29 November 2004 12. International Symposium on “Current Concepts in the Management of Knee Disorders” Larissa, 2-5 December 2004 13. International Symposium on “Advancements in the Upper Extremity Trauma” Larissa, 7-9 April 2005 14. International Symposium on “1st Congress of the Hellenic Association for Distraction Histogenesis” Larissa, 8-10 December 2005 15. 12th Panhellenic Congress of Medical Schools undergraduates Larissa, 5-7 May 2006 16. 1st Arthroscopy hands-on seminar on Minimmaly Invasive Surgery: “Total Knee Arthroplasty” Larissa, 5-7 May 2006 17. 12th Congress of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand Athens, 27-30 June 2007 (Organizing Committee Chairman) 18. International Symposium on “…omics & Nanotechnology in Biomedicine” Municipal Gallery - G.I. Katsigra Museum, Larissa, 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2007 19. 26th Congress of the EBJIS (European Bone and Joint Infection Society) Corfu, 20-22 September 2007 (President & Organizing Committee Chairman) 20. International Congress on “Cartilage Biology”, Larissa, 18-20 June 2009 21. 2nd Arthroscopy hands-on seminar on Minimally Invasive Surgery: “Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and menisci injuries/repair”, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Biopolis, Larissa, 25-27 September 2009 22. 3nd Arthroscopy hands-on seminar on Minimally Invasive Surgery: “Shoulder Arthroscopy, Ιnstability, Arthroscopy Subacromial Decompression, Distal Clavicle 8 Resection, Rotator Cuff Repair”, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Biopolis, Larissa, 4-5 December 2009. 23. 4th Arthroscopy hands-on seminar on Minimally Invasive Surgery: “Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and menisci injuries/repair”, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Biopolis, Larissa, 14-15 May 2010. 24. Hands-on Seminar on “Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF ) Applications”, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Biopolis, Larissa, 17 & 18 December 2010. 25. 5th Arthroscopy hands-on seminar on Minimally Invasive Surgery: “Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and menisci injuries/repair”, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Biopolis, Larissa, 28 & 29 January 2011. MEMBER OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Microsurgery (European Issue) (1994-1998) Acta Orthopaedica Hellenica Hippokratia Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics Charter member of Editorial Board of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Am & Deputy Editor REVIEWER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Journal of Orthopaedic Research JBJS (Br) JBJS (Am) Clinical Orthopaedic and Related Research Injury Journal of Foot and Ankle since 2003 Referee –Reviewer National Research Council of Singapore PRIMARY AREAS OF INVESTIGATION Osteonecrosis of the Skeleton Joint replacement in young patients Microsurgical tissue transfer in Orthopaedics 9 Vascularized Bone-tissue tranfer- periosteum grafting Infections of the Musculoskeletal System Ultrasound for Enhancement of Healing and Monitoring of fracture, and nonunions. Upper Extremity Reconstruction BIBLIOGRAPHY A. ARTICLES IN PEER- REVIEW JOURNALS 1. 2. Malizos KN, Seaber AV, Urbaniak JR. “Effects of Venous Occlusion in the Skeletal Muscle after Various Periods of Ischemia” Surgical Forum, 1989; 40: 527-529. Malizos KN, Seaber AV, Urbaniak JR. “A Comparative Study of the Effect of Arterial and Venous Occlusion after various Periods of Controlled Ischemia” Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, July 1990; 6 (3): 271-277. I.F.: 0,467 Citations:7 3. Foucher G, Malizos C, Sammut D, Brown FM, Michon J. “Primary Palmaris Longus Transfer as an Opponensplasty in Carpal Tunnel Release: a series of 73 cases” Journal of Hand Surgery (Br), 1991; 16 B(1): 55-60. I.F.: 0,759 Citations: 13 4. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Xenakis TA, Malizos KN, Touliatos AS. “Forearm Flap in Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery” Microsurgery, 1992; 13(4): 170-174. I.F.:0,757 Citations: 5 5. Malizos KN, Beris AE, Xenakis TA, Korobilias AB, Soucacos PN. “Free Vascularized Fibular Graft: A Versatile Graft for Reconstruction of Large Skeletal Defects and Revascularization of Necrotic Bone” Microsurgery, 1992; 13(4):182-187. I.F.: 0,757 Citations: 13 6. Nadel SN, Debatin JF, Richardson WJ, Hedlund L, Senft C, Rizk W,Malizos KN, Stahl DL, Martinez S. “Detection of Acute Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in Dogs: Dynamic Contrast-enhanced MR Imaging Vs Spin Echo and STIR Sequences” AJR Am J Roentgenol, 1992; 159 (6): 1255-1261. I.F.:2,209 Citations: 43 7. Malizos KN, Quarles LD, Seaber AV, Rizk WS, Urbaniak JR. 10 “An experimental Canine Model of Osteonecrosis: Characterization of the Repair Process” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 1993; 11(3): 350-357. I.F.:2,784 Citations: 25 8. Malizos KN, Nunley JA, Goldner RD, Urbaniak JR, Harrelson JM. “Free vascularized fibular graft, in traumatic long bone defects and in limb salvaging following tumor resection: Comparative study” Microsurgery, 1993; 14 (6): 368-374. I.F.: 0,757 Citations: 32 9. Malizos KN, Stefanou D, Vekris M, Xanthis A, Athanasiadou S, Soucacos PN. “A case of multifocal neurilemoma of the femoral nerve associated with chronic myeloblastic dysplasia” Revue de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Reparatrice de l'appareil moteur, 1994; 80 (3): 267-270. I.F.: 0,308 Citations: 1 10. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Touliatos AS. “Bilateral Thumb Amputation” Microsurgery, 1994; 15 (7): 454-458. I.F.:0,757 Citations: 5 11. Beris AE, Soucacos PN, Malizos KN, Xenakis TA. “Microsurgical Treatment of Ring Avulsion injuries” Microsurgery, 1994; 15 (7): 459-463. I.F.:0,757 Citations: 20 12. Malizos KN, Beris AE, Kabani CT, Korobilias AB, Mavrodontidis AN, PN. “Distal Phalanx Microsurgical Replantation” Microsurgery, 1994; 15 (7): 464-468. I.F.:0,757 Citations: 6 13. Soucacos Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Vlastou C, Soucacos PK, Georgoulis AD. “Transpositional Microsurgery in Multiple Digit Amputations” Microsurgery, 1994; 15 (7): 469-473. I.F.: 0,757 Citations: 13 14. Beris AE, Soucacos PN, Malizos KN, Mitsionis GJ, Soucacos PN. “Major Limb Replantation in Children” Microsurgery, 1994; 15 (7): 474-478. I.F.:0,757 Citations: 16 15. Xenakis TH, Malizos KN, Beris AE, Vekris M, Georgoulis AD, Soucacos PN. “Vascularized bone grafts in the treatment of long bone defects” 11 Microsurgery, 1994; 15 (7): 479-484. I.F.:0,757 Citations: 5 16. Malizos KN, Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Korobilias A, Xenakis TA. “Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in Immunosuppressed patients: Hip salvaging with implantation of a vascularized fibular graft” Microsurgery, 1994; 15 (7): 485-491. I.F.:0,757 Citations: 12 17. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Xenakis TA, Georgoulis A. “Successful treatment of venous congestion in free skin flaps using medical leeches” Microsurgery, 1994; 15 (7): 496-501. I.F.: 0,757 Citations: 12 18. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Kabani CT, Pakos S. “The use of medicinal leeches, "Hirudo Medicinalis" to restore venous circulation in trauma and reconstructive microsurgery” International Angiology, Sept. 1994; 13(3): 251-258. I.F.: 0,678 Citations: 18 19. Beris AE, Soucacos PN, Malizos KN. “Microsurgery in children” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, May 1995; 314: 112-121. Review. I.F.:1,528 Citations: 10 20. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Xenakis TA, Malizos KN, Vekris MD. “Open type IIIB and IIIC fractures Treated by an Orthopaedic Microsurgical Team” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, May 1995; 314: 59-66. I.F.: 1,528 Citations: 6 21. Malizos KN, Soucacos PN, Beris AE. “Osteonecrosis of the femoral head: Hip salvaging with implantation of a vascularized fibular graft” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, May 1995; 314: 67-75. I.F.: 1,528 Citations: 34 22. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Xenakis TH. “Vascular complications in orthopaedic patients treated by orthopaedic microsurgeons” International Angiology, Sept. 1995; 14(3): 303-306. I.F.:0,678 Citations:1 23. Malizos KN, Soucacos PN, Vragalas V, Dailiana ZH, Schina I, Fotopoulos A. “Three phase bone scanning and digital arteriograms for monitoring vascularized fibular graft in femoral head necrosis” International Angiology, Sept. 1995; 14(3): 319-326. I.F.:0,678 Citations: 11 12 24. Soucacos PN, Dailiana ZH, Beris AE, Xenakis TH, Malizos KN, Chrisovitsinos J. “Major ablative procedures in orthopaedic surgery” Bulletin Hospital for Joint Diseases, 1996; 55(1): 46-52. Citations: 2 25. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Zoubos A. “Two-Level Dorsal Dislocation of the Little Finger” The American Journal of Orthopedics, Dec. 1996; 25(12): 839-841. Citations: 3 26. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Touliatos AS, Malizos KN. “Digital Amputations: State of the Art in Replantation Procedures” Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1996; 1(1): 17-24. Citations: 27. Malizos KN, Makris CA, Soucacos PN. “Total Knee arthroplasties infected by Brucella Mellitensis: A Case Report” The American Journal of Orthopedics, Apr. 1997; 26(4): 283-5. Citations:10 28. Malizos KN, Dailiana ZH, Anastasiou E, Sarmas J, Soucacos PN. “Neuromas and gaps of sensory nerves of the Hand: Management using vein conduits” The American Journal of Orthopedics, Jul. 1997; 26(7): 481-5. Citations:12 29. Soucacos P.N., Diznitsas L.A., Beris A.E., Xenakis T.A., Malizos K.N. “Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy of the Upper Extremity. Clinical features and response to multimodal management” Hand Clinics, Aug. 1997; 13(3): 339-354. I.F.: 0,661 Citations: 9 30. Xenakis TA, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Koukoubis T, Gelalis J, Soucacos PN. “Total Hip Arthroplasty for Avascular Necrosis and Degenerative Osteoarthritis of the Hip” Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research, Aug. 1997; 341: 62-68. I.F.: 1,528 Citations: 36 31. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Xenakis T, Touliatos A, Soucacos PN. “Two-stage treatment of flexor tendon ruptures. Silicon rod complications analyzed in 109 digits” Acta Scandinavica Orthopaedica (Suppl 275), Oct. 1997; 68: 48-51. I.F.: 1,157 Citations: 5 32. Beris AE, Soucacos PN, Xenakis T, Malizos K, Mitsionis G, Varitimidis S, Soucacos PN. 13 “Scaphoid nonunion treated with bone graft and Herbert screw. 23 of 28 fractures healed” Acta Scandinavica Orthopaedica (Suppl.), Oct. 1997; 275: 60-64. I.F.: 1,157 Citations: 9 33. Malizos KN, Xenakis T, Mavrodontidis AN, Xanthis A, Korobilias AΒ, Soucacos PN. “Knee dislocations and their management. A report of 16 cases” Acta Scandinavica Orthopaedica (Suppl.), Oct. 1997; 275: 80-83. I.F.: 1,157 Citations: 13 34. Xenakis TA, Malizos KN, Dailiana Z, Koukoubis Th, Zervou E., Golegou Ch, Soucacos PN. “Blood salvage after total hip and total knee arthroplasty” Acta Scandinavica Orthopaedica (Suppl.), Oct. 1997; 275: 135-138. I.F.: 1,157 Citations:16 35. Malizos KN, Pappa SG, Ioachim E, Dailiana ZH, Soucacos PN. “Vein Conduits for the Management of Neuromas and short Defects of Sensory Nerves. Experimental Data and Clinical Evidence” Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1997; 2(1): 31-36. Citations: 36. Malizos KN, Beris AE, Zalavras CG, Soucacos PN. “Osseus flaps for the reconstruction of large skeletal defects in the lower extremity” Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 1997; vol. 2 II. Citations: 37. Malizos KN, Gelalis ID, Ioachim EE, Soucacos PN. “Pathologic fracture of the scaphoid due to enchondroma: treatment with vascularized bone grafting. Report of a case» Journal of Hand Surgery [Am], Mar. 1998; 23 (2): 334-337. I.F.:1,139 Citations: 14 38. Pneumaticos J, Frangides C, Malizos K, Tsagourias M, Nakos G. “Acute Myelinolysis in the Cervical Spinal Cord” Journal of Trauma, Mar. 1998; 44(3): 562-564. I.F.: 2,035 Citations:2 39. Soucacos PN, Diznitsas L, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Xenakis TA, Papadopoulos GS. “Clinical criteria and treatment of segmental versus upper extremity reflex sympathetic dystrophy” Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, Sept. 1998; 64(3): 314-321. I.F.: 1,157 Citations:4 14 40. Dailiana ZH, Malizos KN, Zacharis K, Mavrodontidis AN, Shiamishis GA, Soucacos P.N. “Distal Tibial Epiphyseal Fractures in Adolescents” The American Journal of Orthopaedics, May 1999; 28 (5): 309-312. Citations:6 41. Bassounas A, Siafakas M, Fotiadis DI, Likas A, Malizos K. “A quantitative method for the classification of osteonecrosis” Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 1999; 37(Suppl.2): 996-997. I.F.:1,018 Citations: 42. Malizos K, Hantes M, Mavrodontides A, Plissiti M, Fotiadis D, Massalas C, Moukarika A, Bakas T, Evangealakis G. “Quantitative Monitoring and Prognosis of Osteogenesis” Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 1999; 37: 288-289 I.F.: 1,018 Citations: 43. Zalavras C, Dailiana Z, Elisaf M, Bairaktari E, Vlachogiannopoulos P, Katsakari A, Malizos KN. “Potential aetiological factors concerning the development of osteonecrosis of the femoral head” European Journal of Clinical Investigation, Mar. 2000; 30(3): 215-221. I.F.: 2,847 Citations: 22 44. Zhang Z, Soucacos PN, Bo J, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Ioachim E, Agnantis NJ. “Reinnervation after end- to-side nerve coaptation in a rat model” American Journal of Orthopaedics, May, 2001; 30 (5):400-406. Citations: 13 45. Theodorou DJ, Malizos KN, Beris AE, Theodorou SJ, Soucacos PN. “Multimodal Imaging Quantitation of the Lesion Size in Osteonecrosis of the FemoralHead” Clinical Orthopaedics Relat Res, May 2001; 386: 54-63. I.F.: 1,528 Citations: 29 46. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Korobilias A, Zalavras C, Dailiana Z. “Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head with Vascularized Fibular Transplant” Clinical Orthopaedics Relat Res, May 2001; 386: 120-130. I.F.:1.528 Citations: 58 47. Hantes ME, Malizos KN, Xenakis TA, Beris AE, Mavrodontidis AN, Soucacos PN. 15 “Complications in Limb Lengthening procedures: Α Review of 49 cases” American Journal of Orthopaedics, Jun. 2001; 30 (6): 479-483. Review. Citations: 4 48. Malizos KN, Dailiana ZH, Kirou M, Vragalas V, Xenakis TA, Soucacos PN. “Longstanding nonunions of scaphoid fractures with bone loss: successful reconstruction with vascularized bone grafts” Journal of Hand Surgery [Br], Aug. 2001; 26(4): 330-4. I.F.: 0,759 Citations: 35 49. Foucher G, Medina J, Malizos K. “Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy in Dupuytren Disease” Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 2001; 5(3):161-164. Citations: 3 50. Malizos KN, Siafakas MS, Fotiadis DI, Karachalios TS, Soucacos PN. “An MRI-based semiautomated volumetric quantification of hip osteonecrosis” Journal of the International Skeletal Radiology, Dec. 2001; 30(12): 686-693. I.F.:1,175 Citations: 11 51. Zalavras CG, Vartholomatos G, Dokou E, Malizos KN. “Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin Gene Mutations in Femoral Head Osteonecrosis” Thromb Haemost, Jun. 2002; 87(6): 1079-80. I.F.: 3,056 Citations: 6 52. Zalavras CG, Malizos KN, Vartholomatos G. “The 677C-- T mutation of the methylene-tetrahydrofolate reductase gene in the pathogenesis of osteonecrosis of the femoral head” Haematologica, Jan. 2002; 87(1): 111-2. I.F.: 5,032 Citations: 18 53. Re: Malizos et al. “Longstanding nonunions of scaphoid fractures with bone loss: succesful reconstruction with vascularised bone grafts” Journal of Hand Surgery (Br), April, 27 (2):207 I.F.:0,759 Citations: 23 54. Dailiana ZH, Shiamishis G, Niokou D, Ioachim E, Malizos KN. “Heterotopic Neo-osteogenesis from Vascularized Periosteum and Bone Grafts” J. Trauma, Nov. 2002; 53(5): 934-8. I.F.: 2,035 Citations: 9 55. Karachalios T, Bargiotas K, Moraitis T, Zibis AH, Zachos V, Papachristos A, Malizos KN. "Intramedullary Nailing for the Treatment of Femoral Non-Unions Following Multiple Failed Plate Fixations” Osteo Trauma Care, 2003; 11: S97-S100. 16 Citations: 56. Vlychou M, Papadaki PJ, Zalavras GM, Vasiou K, Kelekis N, Malizos KN, Fezoulidis IB. “Paraplegia-related alterations of bone density in forearm and hip in Greek patients after spinal cord injury” Disability and Rehabilitation, Apr. 2003; 25 (7): 324-330. I.F.: 1,164 Citations: 6 57. Zalavras CG, Vartholomatos G, Dokou E, Malizos KN. “Genetic Background of osteonecrosis: associated with thrombophilic mutations?” Clinical Orthopaedics Related Res., May 2004; 422: 251-5. I.F.:1,528 Citations: 18 58. Hadjigeorgiou GM, Karantanas AH, Zibis A, Dardiotis E, Aggelakis K, Papadimitriou A, Malizos KN. “Increased frequency of White Matter Lesions in patients with Osteonecrosis (WMLeOn) of the femoral head” European Journal of Radiology, June 2004; 50 (3): 278-84. I.F.: 1,332 Citations: 4 59. Karachalios T, Zibis A, Papanagiotou P, Karantanas AH, Roidis N, Malizos KN. “MR imaging findings in early osteoarthritis of the knee” European Journal of Radiology, June 2004; 50 (3): 225-30. I.F.: 1,332 Citations: 20 60. Dailiana ZH, Zachos V, Varitimidis S, Papanagiotou P, Karantanas A, Malizos KN. “Scaphoid Nonunions treated with vascularized bone grafts: MRI Assessment” European Journal of Radiology, June 2004; 50 (3): 217-224. I.F.:1,332 Citations: 6 61. Hantes M, Zachos VC, Zibis AH, Papanagiotou P, Karachalios Th, Malizos KN, Karantanas AH. “Evaluation of meniscal repair with serial Magnetic Resonance Imaging: a comparative study between conventional MRI and indirect MR arthrography” European Journal of Radiology, June 2004; 50(3): 231-7. Erratum in: Eur J Radiol. Feb. 2005; 53 (2): 321. I.F.: 1,332 Citations: 12 62. Malizos KN, Zibis A, Dailiana Z, Hantes M, Karachalios Th, Karantanas AH. “MR imaging findings in transient osteoporosis of the hip” European Journal of Radiology, June 2004; 50: (3) 238-244. Erratum in: Eur J Radiol. Feb 2005; 53 (2): 322. I.F.: 1,332 Citations: 23 63. Malizos KN, Quarles LD, Dailiana ZH, Rizk WS, Seaber AV, Urbaniak JR. “Analysis of failures after vascularized fibular grafting in femoral head necrosis” 17 Orthopaedic Clinics of North America, July 2004; 35 (3): 305-314. I.F.: 1,707 Citations: 10 64. Malizos KN, Zalavras CG, Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Urbaniak JR. “Free Vascularized Fibular Grafts for Reconstruction of Skeletal Defects” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sept-Oct. 2004; 12(5): 360-369. I.F.: 1,792 Citations: 22 65. Hantes M, Maurodontidis A, Zalavras C, Karantanas A, Karachalios Th, Malizos KN. “Low-intensity transosseous ultrasound accelerates osteotomy healing in a sheep fracture model” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery [Am], Oct. 2004; 86 A (10): 2275-82. I.F.:2,339 Citations: 23 66. Tsionos I, Karachalios T, Zibis AH, Malizos KN. “Combined anterior and posterior shoulder dislocation as a manifestation of a brain tumour” Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, Dec. 2004; 70 (6): 612-5. I.F.:1,157 Citations:3 67. Dailiana Z, Malizos KN, Le Viet D, Hunley JA. “Compression du nerf cutane antebrachial cutane” Chirurgie de la Main 23:S206-9, 2004 Citations: 68. Dailiana Z.H., Malizos K.N., Urbaniak J.R. “Vascularized Periosteal Flaps of the Distal Forearm and Hand” The Journal of Trauma, Jan. 2005; 58 (1): 76-82. I.F.: 2,035 Citations: 9 69. Karachalios Th., Bargiotas K., Papachristos A., Malizos K.N. “Reconstruction of a neglected posterior dislocation of the shoulder through a limited posterior deltoid-splitting approach. A case report” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery [Am], March 2005; 87 (3): 630-4. I.F.: 1,139 Citations:1 70. Hantes ME, Basdekis GK, Zibis AH, Karantanas AH, Malizos KN. “Localized pigmented villodular syvonitis in the anteromedial compartment of the knee associated with cartilage lesions of the medial femoral condyle: report of a case and review of the literature” Knee Surg Sports Traumatol. Arthrosc. Epub 2004 Jan. 29. Review. Apr. 2005; 13 (3): 209-12. I.F.:1,018 Citations: 71. Varitimidis SE, Zachos V, Dailiana ZH, Malizos KN. “Spontaneous absorption of the proximal scaphoid: A case report of succesful treatment with costo-osteochondral autograft.” 18 The American Journal of Orthopaedics, July 2006; 35 (7): 329-332. Citations:1 72. Karachalios T, Hantes M, Zibis AH, Zachos V, Karantanas AH, Malizos KN. “Diagnostic Accuracy of a New Clinical Test (the Thessaly Test) for Early Detection of Meniscal Tears” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, May 2005; 87 (5): 955-962 I.F.: 0,759 Citations: 16 73. Varitimidis SE, Dailiana ZH, Zibis AH, Hantes M, Bargiotas K, Malizos KN. “Restoration of Function and Sensitivity Utilizing a Homodigital Neurovascular Island Flap after Amputation Injuries of the Fingertip” The Journal of Hand Surgery [Br], Aug 2005; 30 (4): 338-42. I.F.: 0,759 Citations: 4 74. Roidis NT, Papadakis SA, Rigopoulos N, Basdekis G, Poultsides L, Karachalios TS, Malizos KN, Itamura JM. “Current Concepts & Controversies in the Management of Radial Head Fractures” The American Journal of Orthopaedics, October 2006; 29 (10): 904-916. Citations: 3 75. Roidis N, Stennette D, Burkhead W, Karachalios T, Malizos KN, Itamura JM. “Rotator Cuff Interval Reconstruction” The American Journal of Orthopaedics, November 2006; 29 (11): 1-6 Citations: 1 76. Fytili P, Giannatou E, Papanikolaou V, Stripeli F, Karachalios T, Malizos K, Tsezou A. “Association of repeat polymorphisms in the estrogen receptors alpha, beta, and androgen receptor genes with knee osteoartritis” Clinical Genetics, Sept. 2005; 68 (3): 268-277. I.F.: 3,14 Citations: 18 77. Protopappas V, Baga DA, Fotiadis DI, Likas AC, Papachristos AA, Malizos KN. “An Ultrasound Wearable System for the Monitoring and Acceleration of Fracture Healing in Long Bones” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Sept. 2005; 52 (9): 1597-1608. I.F.: 1,857 Citations: 19 78. Fytili P, Giannatou E, Karachalios T, Malizos K, Tsezou A. “Interleukin-10G and interleukin-10R microsatellite polymorphisms +and osteoarthritis of the knee” Clin Exp Rheumatol, Sep.-Oct. 2005; 23 (5): 621-627. I.F.:2,189 Citations: 5 79. Malizos KN, Papatheodorou LK. “The healing potential of the periosteum. Molecular aspects” Injury, Int. J. Care Injured, Nov. 2005; 36 Suppl 3: S13-S19. 19 I.F.: 1,067 Citations: 8 80. Malizos KN, Papachristos AA, Protopappas VC, Fotiadis DI. “Transosseous Application of Low-Intensity Ultrasound for the Enhancement and Monitoring of Fracture Healing Process in a Sheep Osteotomy Model” Bone, December 2005; 38 (4):530-539 I.F.: 3,829 Citations: 15 81. Kaliakatsos M., Tzetis M., Kanavakis E., Fytili P., Karachalios Th., Malizos K., Tsezou A. “Asporin and knee osteoarthritis in patients of Greek origin” Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, Ju 2006; 14 (6): 609-611. I.F.:4,215 Citations: 28 82. Roidis N, Zachos V, Basdekis G, Hantes M, Khaldi L, Malizos K. “Tumor –Like” Meniscal Cyst. Arthroscopy: 2007 Jan;23 (1):111.e1-6 I.F.:1,574 Citations: 83. Malizos KN, Bargiotas K, Papatheodorou L, Dimitroulias A, Karachalios T. “The "Below-the-Ankle” Circular Frame. A New Technique for the Treatment of Displaced Calcaneal Fractures” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, September/Octomber 2006; 45 (5): 295299. I.F.: 0,749 Citations:1 84. Dailiana Z.H., Malizos K.N., Zachos V., Varitimidis S.E., Hantes M., Karantanas A. “Vascularized Bone Grafts from the Palmar Radius for the Treatment of Waist Nonunions of the Scaphoid” The Journal of Hand Surgery, March 2006; 31-A(3): 397-404. I.F.:0,759 Citations: 8 85. Malizos K, Hantes M, Protopappas V, Papachristos A. “Low intensity Pulsed Ultrasound for Bone Healing. An Overview” Injury, Apr. 2006; 37 (Suppl. 1): S56-62. I.F.: 1,067 Citations: 8 86. Sotereanos DG, Darlis NA, Dailiana ZH, Sarris IK, Malizos KN. “A capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft for proximal pole scaphoid pseudarthrosis” Journal of Hand Surgery [Am], April 2006; 31 (4): 580-7. I.F.:1,139 Citations: 7 87. Protopappas VC, Fotiadis DI, Malizos KN. “Guided Ultrasound wave propagation in intact and healing long bones” Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, May 2006; 32 (5): 693-708. I.F.: 2,011 Citations: 26 20 88. Nomikos I, Malizos K, Vamvakopoulos N. “Protective and Damaging Aspects of Healing: A Review” Wounds, July 2006; 18 (7): 177-185. I.F.: 0,406 Citations: 5 89. Hantes M, Zachos V, Varitimidis S, Dailiana Z, Karachalios T, Malizos KN. “Arthroscopic meniscal repair: A comparative study between three different surgical techniques” Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2006 Dec;14(12):1232-7. I.F.:1,018 Citations: 9 90. Tsezou A, Karachalios T, Fytili P, Giannatou E, Christodoulou K, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Malizos KN. “Absence of linkage to chromosomes 6q and 16p in a Greek population with knee osteoarthritis” J Orthop Res. 2006 Sep;24(9):1900-5. I.F.:2,784 Citations:1 91. Pavlopoulos D, Badras L, Georgiou C, Skretas E, Malizos K. “Hemiarthroplasty for three- and four- part displaced fractures of the proximal humerus in over 65 year-old patients” Acta Orthopedica Belgica, 2007, June, 73(3):306-314. I.F.: 1,157 Citations: 3 92. Hadjigeorgiou G, Malizos KN, Dardiotis E, Aggelakis K, Dardioti M, Zibis A, Dimitroulias A, Scarmeas N, Tsezou A, Karantanas A. “Paraoxonase 1 gene polymorphisms in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head without cerebral white matter lesions?” J. Orthop Res. 2007 Aug: 25(8):1087-93. I.F.:2,784 Citations: 2 93. Malizos KN, Zachos V, Dailiana ZH, Zalavras C, Varitimidis S, Hantes M, Karantanas A. "Scaphoid Nonunions. Management with Vascularized Bone Grafts from the Distal Radius: A Clinical and Functional Outcome Study." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007 Apr. 15; 119(5):1513-25. I.F.: 1,864 Citations: 2 94. Roidis NT, Karachalios SE, Malizos K, McPherson EJ. “Incision stretching in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. What is the real length of our approach? Is closing in flexon justified?” Orthopedics, 2007, May; 30(5):397-8 I.F.: 0,583 Citations: 3 21 95. Simopoulou T, Malizos KN, Iliopoulos D, Stefanou N, Papatheodorou L, Ioannou M, Tsezou A. “Differential expression of leptin and leptin΄s receptor isoform (Ob-Rb)mRNA between advanced and minimally affected osteoarthitic cartilage; effect on cartilage metabolism” Osteoarthritis ans cartilage, 2007 Aug; 15(8): 827-83 I.F.:4,215 Citations: 24 96. Malizos KN, Karantanas AH, Varitimidis SE, Dailiana ZH, Bargiotas K, Maris Th. “Osteonecrosis of the femoral head: Etiology, imaging diagnosis and treatment” European Journal of Radiology, 2007 Jul; 63 (1):10-5 I.F.: 1,332 Citations: 9 97. Karachalios T, Karantanas AH, Malizos K. “Hip osteoarthritis: what the radiologist wants to know” European Journal of Radiology, 2007 Jul; 63 (1):36-48 I.F.:1,332 Citations:3 98. Zibis AH, Karantanas HA, Roidis NT, Hantes ME, Argiri P, Moraitis Th, Malizos KN. “Τhe role of MR imaging in staging femoral head osteonecrosis” European Journal of Radiology, 2007 Jul; 63 (1):3-9 I.F.:1,332 Citations: 4 99. Bassounas AE, Karantanas AH, Fotiadis DI, Malizos KN. “Femoral head osteonecrosis: Volumetric MRI assessment and outcome” European Journal of Radiology, 2007 Jul; 63 (1):10-5 I.F.:1,332 Citations: 4 100. Tsezou A, Satra M, Oikonomou P, Bargiotas K, Malizos KN. “The growth differentiation factor 5 (GDF5) core promoter polymorphism is not associated with knee osteoarthritis in the greek population” J. Orthop. Res. 2008 Jan;26 (1):136-40. I.F.:2,784 Citations: 3 101. Protopappas VC, Kourtis IC, Kourtis LC, Malizos KN, Massalas CV, Fotiadis DI. “Three- dimensional finite element modeling of guided ultrasound wave propagation in intact and healing long bones” J Accoust Soc Am. 2007 Jun; 121 (6):3907-21. I.F.:1,433 Citations: 12 102. Karachalios T, Boursinos L, Poultsides L, Khaldi L, Malizos KN. “The effects of the short –term administration of low therapeutic doses of anti-COX2 agents on the healing of fractures. An experimental study in rabbits” JBJS (Br), September 2007; 89-B(9):1253-1260. I.F.:1,868 Citations: 4 22 103. Iliopoulos D, Malizos KN, Tsezou A. “Epigenetic regulation of leptin affects MMP-13 expression in osteoarthritic chondrocytes: possible molecular target for osteoarthritis therapeutic intervention”. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2007 Dec: 66(12):1616-21. I.F.:5,767 Citations: 16 104. Dailiana ZH., Malizos KN., Varitimidis S., Hantes M., Basdekis G., Rigopoulos N. “Low- Molecular –Weight Heparin for Prevention of Thrombosis: Inverted Role.”. J Trauma 2007 Nov; 63 (5):Ε 111-5. I.F.: 2,035 Citations: 105. Karantanas A., Dailiana ZH., Malizos KN. “The role of MR imaging in scaphoid disorders” Eur. Radiol, 2007 Nov ; 17(11): 2860-71. I.F.: 3,651 Citations: 2 106. Hantes ME, Zachos VC, Bargiotas KA, Basdekis GK, Karantanas AH. Malizos KN. “Patellar tendon length after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a comperative magnetic resonance imaging study between patellar and hamstring tendon autografts” Knee Surg. Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2007 Jun; 15(6):712-9. I.F.:1,018 Citations: 107. Simopoulou T, Malizos KN, Tsezou A. “Lectin-Like Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor 1 (LOX-1) expression in human articular chondrocytes” Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, 2007 July-Aug; 25 (4): 605-612. I.F.:2,189 Citations: 3 108. Poultsides LA, Papathrodorou LK, Karachalios TS, Khaldi L, Manitatis A, Petinaki E, Malizos KN. “Novel model for studying haematogenous infection in an experimental Setting of implant- related infection by a community –acquired methicillin –resistant S. aureus strain” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 2008 Apr 18. I.F.: 2,784 Citations: 1 109. Roidis NT, Gougoulias NE, Liakou LP, Malizos KN. “Distal Ulnar Implant Arthroplasty as a Definitive Treatment of a Recurrent Giant –Cell Tumor” The Journal of Hand Surgery (Am), 2007 October; 32 (8):1262-6. I.F.: 1,139 Citations: 110. Hadjigeorgiou G, Dardiotis E, Dardioti M, Karantanas A, Dimitroulias A, KN. Malizos 23 “Genetic association studies in osteonecrosis of the femoral head: mini review of the literature” Skeletal Radiology, 2008 January; 37 (1):1-7. I.F.:1,176 Citations: 2 111. Jiang Q, Shi D, Nakajima M, Dai J, Wei J, Malizos KN, Qin J, Miyamoto Y, Kamatani N, Liu B, Tsezou A, Nakamura T, Ikegawa S. “Lack of association of single nucleotide polymorphism in LRCH1with knee osteoarthritis susceptibility” Journal of Human Genetics, 2008; 53(1):42-7. I.F.:2,205 Citations: 6 112. Rigopoulos N, Dailiana ZH, Varitimidis S, Hantes M, Bargiotas K, Malizos KN “Compartmental infections of the hand” Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, 2008; 42:38-42. I.F.:0,5 Citations: 113. Malizos KN, Bargiotas K, Papatheodorou L, Hnates M, Karachalios T. “Survivorship of monoblock trabecular metal cups in primary THA: midterm results” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2008 January 466 (1); 159-66. I.F.: 1,528 Citations: 3 114. Dailiana ZH, Kotsaki D, Varitimidis S, Moka S, Bakarozi M, Oikonomou K, Malizos NK. “Injection injuries: seemingly minor injuries with major consequences” Hippokratia. 2008 Jan;12(1):33-6. Citations: 1 115. Rodriguez-Lopez J, Mustafa Z, Pombo –Suarez M, Malizos KN, Rego I, Blanco FJ, Tsezou A, Loughlin J, Gomez –Reino JJ, Gonzalez A. “Genetic Variation incliding nonsynonymous polymorphisms of a major aggrecanase, ADMATS-5, in susceptibility to asteoarthritis” Arthritis and Rheumatism, 2008 February 58(2); 435-41. I.F.:7,751 Citations: 7 116. Chapman K, Takahashi A, Meulenbelt I, Watson C, Rodriguez –Lopez J, Egli R, Tsezou A, Malizos KN, Kloppenburg M, Shi D, Southm L, van der Breggen R, Donn R, Qin J, Doherty M, Slagboom PE, Wallis G, Kamantani N, Jiang Q, Gonzalez A, Loughlin J, Ikegawa S. “A meta –analysis of European and Asian cohorts reveals a global role of a functional SNP in the 5’ UTR of GDF5with osteoarthritis susceptibility” Human Molecular Genetics, 2008 February 24. I.F.:8,099 Citations: 16 24 117. Karachalios Th, Giotikas D, Roidis N, Poultsides L, Bargiotas K, Malizos KN. “Total knee replacement performed with either a mini-midvastus or a standard approach. A prospective randomised clinical and radiological trial" J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 May; 90(5):584-91. I.F.:1,565 Citations: 9 118. Papatheodorou LK, Poultsides LK, Hantes MH, Grafanaki K, Giannouli S, Ioannou MG, Koukoulis GK, ProtopappasVC, Fotiadis DI, Stathopoulos C, Malizos KN. “Effect of transosseous application of low-intensity ultrasound at the tendon graftbone interface healing: Gene expression and histological analysis in rabbits" Ultrasound Med Biol. 2009 Apr; 35(4):576-84. I.F.:2,011 Citations: 2 119. Roidis N, Varitimidis S, Poultsides L, Liakou P, Karachalios T, Malizos K. “A ‘biologic technique’ for the treatment of a disruption of the extensor mechanism after revision total knee arthroplasty: a case report” Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2008 Apr 17. I.F.: 1,018 Citations: 120. Hantes ME, Basdekis GK, Varitimidis SE, Giotikas D, Petinaki E, Malizos KN. “Autograft contamination during preparation for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Apr; 90(4):760-4. I.F.: 2,339 Citations: 1 121. Karantanas AH, Drakonaki E, Karachalios T, Korompilias AV, Malizos K. “Acute non-traumatic marrow edema syndrome in the knee: MRI findings at presentation, correlation with spinal DEXA and outcome.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Apr; 90(4):760-4. I.F.: 2,339 Citations: 1 122. Poulou M, Kaliakatsos M, Tsezou A, Kanavakis E, Malizos KN, Tzetis M. “Association of the CALM1 Core Promoter Polymorphism with Knee Osteoarthritis in Patients of Greek Origin.” Genet Test. 2008 Jun; 12(2):263-5. I.F.: 1,118 Citations: 1 123. Tsezou A, Furuichi T, Satra M, Makrythanasis P, Ikegawa S, Malizos KN. “Association of KLOTHO gene polymorphisms with knee osteoarthritis in Greek population.” J Orthop Res. 2008 Nov; 26(11):1466-70. I.F.: 2,437 Citations: 1 124. Varitimidis S, Basdekis GK, Dailiana ZH, Hantes M, Bargiotas K, Malizos KN. 25 "Treatment of intra-articular distal radius fractures: fluoroscopic or arthroscopic reduction” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br). 2008; 90-Β:778-85 I.F.:1,565 Citations: 11 125. Xenakis TA, Macheras GA, Stafilas KS, Kostakos AT, Bargiotas K, Malizos KN. “Multicentre use of a porous tantalum monoblock acetabular component” Int Orthop. 2009 Aug; 33(4):911-6. I.F.: 0,977 Citations: 126. Protopappas VC, Vavva MG, Fotiadis DI, Malizos KN. “Ultrasonic monitoring of bone fracture healing” IEEE Trans Ultrason Ferroelectr Freq Control. 2008; 55(6):1243-55. Review. Citations: 5 127. Varitimidis SE, Venouziou AI, Dailiana ZH, Christou D, Dimitroulias A, Malizos KN. “Triple nerve block at the knee for foot and ankle surgery performed by the surgeon: difficulties and efficiency”. Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Sep; 30(9):854-9. Citations: 1 128. Dailiana Z, Rigopoulos N, Varitimidis S, Poultsides L, Petinaki E, Malizos K.N. “Clinical and epidemiological features of upper extremity infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus carrying the PVL gene: a four year period study in Greece” Med Science Monitor, 2008 Oct;14(10):CR511-514. I.F.:1,595 Citations: 1 129. Dailiana ΖΗ, Beris AE, Malizos KN, Varitimidis SE, Hantes M, Soucacos PN. “The 12-in-1 Procedure for the Treatment of Congenital Idiopathic Clubfoot” J Surg Orthop Adv. 2008 Fall;17(3):188-92. I.F.: 0,91 Citations: 130. Tsezou A, Poultsides L, Kostopoulou F, Zintzaras E, Satra M, Kitsiou-Tzeli S, Malizos KN. “Influence of interleukin (IL-4 and IL-6 polymorphisms on genetic susceptibility to chronic osteomyelitis" Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2008 Dec; 15 (12): 1888-90. Citations: 1 131. Iliopoulos K, Malizos KN, Oikonomou P, Tsezou A. "Integrative MicroRNA and Proteomic approaches identify novel osteoarthritis genes and their collaborrative metabolic and inflammatory networks". PLoS One. 2008;3(11):e3740. I.F.: 4,351 Citations: 23 132. Malizos KN, Gougoulias NE, Dailiana ZH, Rigopoulos N, Moraitis T. 26 "Relapsed clubfoot correction with soft-tissue release and selective application of ilizarov technique" Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr. 2008 Dec;3(3):109-17. 133. Vlychou M, Dailiana Z, Fotiadou A, Papanagiotou M, Fezoulidis IV, Malizos K. "Symptomatic Partial Rotator Cuff tears: Diagnostic Performance of Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Surgical Correlation” Acta Radiol. 2008 Dec 3:1-5. Citations: 5 134. Malizos K, Roidis N, Poultsides L, Basdekis G, Moraitis Th, Xenakis Th. “Protrusio of a ceramic femoral head through the acetabular metallic shell, extensive metallosis and “bubble sign” Orthopedics. 2009 Feb;32(2):128. 135. Varitimidis SE, Dimitroulias AP, Karachalios TS, Dailiana ZH, Malizos KN. Outcome after tantalum rod implantation for treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis: 26 hips followed for an average of 3 years. Acta Orthop. 2009 Feb;80(1):20-5. 136. Meulenbelt I, Chapman K, Dieguez-Gonzalez R, Shi D, Tsezou A, Dai J, Malizos KN, Kloppenburg M, Nakajima M, van der Breggen R, Lakenberg Ni, Gomez-Reino J, Jiang Q, Ikegawa S, Gonzalez A, Loughlin J, Slagboom EP. “Large replication study and meta- analyses of GVWA as an ostroarthritis susceptibility locus in European and Asian Populations” Hum Mol Genet. 2009 Apr 15;18(8):1518-23. IF : 7.806 Citations: 3 137. Boursinos LA, Karachalios T, Poultsides T, Malizos KN. “Do steroids, conventional non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and selective Cox2 inhibitors adversely affect fracture healing?” Journal of Musculoskeletal Neuronal Interact 2009; 9(1):44-52. 138. Orfanidou T, Iliopoulos D, Malizos KN, Tsezou A. Involvement of SOX9 and FGF23 in RUNX2 regulation in osteoarthritic chondrocytes. J Cell Mol Med. 2009 Feb 4. I.F.: 5,228 139. Hantes ME, Zachos VC, Liantsis A, Venouziou A, Karantanas AH, Malizos KN. Differences in graft orientation using the transtibial and anteromedial portal technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a magnetic resonance imaging study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2009 Aug;17(8):880-6. I.F.: 1,018 Citations: 3 140. Boursinos LA, Karachalios T, Poultsides L, Malizos KN. 27 Do steroids, conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and selective Cox-2 inhibitors adversely affect fracture healing? J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2009 Jan-Mar;9(1):44-52. Review. Citations: 3 141. Hantes ME, Venouziou AI, Liantsis AK, Dailiana ZH, Malizos KN. Arthroscopic repair for chronic anterior shoulder instability: a comparative study between patients with Bankart lesions and patients with combined Bankart and superior labral anterior posterior lesions. Am J Sports Med. 2009 Jun;37(6):1093-8. I.F.: 1,758 142. Varitimidis SE, Venouziou AI, Dailiana ZH, Malizos KN. One-bone forearm reconstruction procedure as salvage operation after severe upper extremity trauma: a case report. Am J Orthop. 2009 Feb;38(2):90-2. 143. Dailiana Z, Agorastakis D, Varitimidis S, Bargiotas K, Roidis N, Malizos KN. Use of a mini-external fixator for the treatment of hand fractures. J Hand Surg Am. 2009 Apr;34(4):630-6. 144. Dailiana ZH, Malizos KN, Varitimidis SE, Urbaniak JR. Donor sites for pedicled skeletal grafts of the hand, wrist, and forearm. Microsurgery. 2009;29(5):408-12. Review. I.F.: 1,07 145. Dieguez-Gonzalez R, Calaza M, Shi D, Meulenbelt I, Loughlin J, Tsezou A, Dai J, Malizos KN, Slagboom EP, Kloppenburg M, Chapman K, Jiang Q, Kremer D, Gomez-Reino JJ, Nakajima N, Ikegawa S, Gonzalez A. “Testing the druggable EDG2 knee OA genetic factor for replication in a wide range of sample collections.” Ann Rheum Dis. 2009 Jun;68(6):1017-21. I.F.: 5,767 146. Citations: 2 Vlychou M, Koutroumpas A, Malizos K, Sakkas LI. Ultrasonographic evidence of inflammation is frequent in hands of patients with erosive osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2009 Oct;17(10):1283-7. Citations: 2 28 147. Karachalios T, Roidis N, Giotikas D, Bargiotas K, Varitimidis S, Malizos KN. A mid-term clinical outcome study of the Advance Medial Pivot knee arthroplasty. Knee. 2009 Dec;16(6):484-8. I.F.: 1,490 148. Ikonomidis A., Vasdeki A, Kristo I., Maniatis AN, Malizos KN, Pournaras S. “Association of biofilm formation and methicillin-resistance with accessory gene regulstor (agr) loci in Greek Staphylococcus aureus clones” Microb Pathog, 2009 Dec; 47 (6): 341-4. I.F.: 2,324 149. Simopoulou T, Malizos KN, Poultsides L, Tsezou A “Protective effect of atorvastatin in cultured osteoarthritic chondrocytes” J Orthop Res., 2010 Jan;28 (1): 110-115 I.F.: 2,437 150. Zibis AH, Dailiana ZH, Malizos KN, Vrangalas V, Mouzas OD, Papaliaga MN. “Munchausen’s syndrome: A differential diagnostic trap for the orthopaedic surgeon (case report)” Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 2010 Feb 17. [Epub ahead of print] I.F.:0,531 Citations: 151. Malizos KN, Gougoulias NE, Dailiana ZH, et al. “Ankle and foot osteomyelitis: Treatment protocol and clinical results” Injury - International Journal of the Care of the Injured. March 2010; 41 (3): 285-293. 152. Nakajima M, Takahashi A, Kou I, Rodriguez-Fontenla C, Gomez-Reino JJ, Furuichi T, Dai J, Sudo A, Uchida A, Fukui N, Kubo M, Kamatani N, Tsunoda T, Malizos KN, Tsezou A, Gonzalez A, Nakamura Y, Ikegawa S. “New sequence variants in HLA class II/III region associated with susceptibility to knee osteoarthritis identified by genome-wide association study” PLoS One. 2010 Mar 18;5(3):e9723. I.F.: 5,68 153. Citations: Hantes ME, Liantsis AK, Basdekis GK, Karantanas AH, Christel P, Malizos KN. “Evaluation of the Bone Bridge Between the Bone Tunnels After Anatomic DoubleBundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Multidetector Computed Tomography Study.” Am J Sports Med. 2010 May 14. I.F.: 2,402 29 154. Papathanasiou I, Malizos KN, Poultsides L, Karachalios T, Oikonomou P, Tsezou A. The catabolic role of toll-like receptor 2 (TLR-2) mediated by the NF-kappaB pathway in septic arthritis. J Orthop Res. 2010 Aug 25. 155. Hantes ME, Venouziou A, Bargiotas KA, Metafratzi Z, Karantanas A, Malizos KN. “Repair of an anteroinferior glenoid defect by the latarjet procedure: quantitative assessment of the repair by computed tomography” Arthroscopy. 2010 Aug;26(8):1021-6. 156. Hantes ME, Liantsis AK, Basdekis GK, Karantanas AH, Christel P, Malizos KN. “Evaluation of the bone bridge between the bone tunnels after anatomic doublebundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a multidetector computed tomography study” Am J Sports Med. 2010 Aug;38(8):1618-25. 157. Malizos KN, Liantsis AK, Varitimidis SE, Dailiana ZH, Rigopoulos NS. Functional gains after surgical procedures in spastic upper extremity: a comparative study between children and adults. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2010 Sep;19(5):446-53. 158. Poultsides LA, Liaropoulos LL, Malizos KN. “The socioeconomic impact of musculoskeletal infections. Review” J Bone Joint Surg [Am]. 2010 Sep 1;92(11):e13. 159. Malizos KN, Dailiana ZH, Innocenti M, Mathoulin CL, Mattar R Jr, Sauerbier M. “Vascularized bone grafts for upper limb reconstruction: defects at the distal radius, wrist, and hand” J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Oct;35(10):1710-8. 160. Karachalios T, Zibis AH, Zintzaras E, Bargiotas K, Karantanas AH, Malizos KN. “An anatomical update on the morphologic variations of S1 and S2” Orthopedics. 2010 Oct 11;33(10):733 161. Malizos KN, Dailiana ZH, Innocenti M, Mathoulin CL, Mattar R Jr, Sauerbier M. “Vascularized Bone Grafts for Upper Limb Reconstructio: Defects at the Distal Radius, Wrist, and Hand” JHS, The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2010 Oct., 35A(10) 162. Vlychou M, Hantes M, Michalitsis S, Tsezou A, Fezoulidis IV, Malizos K. “Chronic anterior cruciate ligament tears and associated meniscal and traumatic cartilage lesions: evaluation with morphological sequences at 3.0 T.” Skeletal Radiol. 2010 Oct 27. 163. Samaras D, Dimitroulias A, Varitimidis SE, Malizos KN. 30 “Delayed fracture of a zirconium head after total hip arthroplasty” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2011 Feb;40(2):E14-6. 164. Avramidis K, Karachalios T, Popotonasios K, Sacorafas D, Papathanasiades AA, Malizos KN. “Does electric stimulation of the vastus medialis muscle influence rehabilitation after total knee replacement?” Orthopedics. 2011 Mar 11;34(3):175. 165. Beris AE, Lykissas MG, Korompilias AV, Vekris MD, Mitsionis GI, Malizos KN, Soucacos PN. “Vascularized fibula transfer for lower limb reconstruction” Microsurgery. 2011 Mar;31(3):205-11. 166. 167. Kerkhof HJ, Meulenbelt I, Akune T, Arden NK, Aromaa A, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, Carr A, Cooper C, Dai J, Doherty M, Doherty SA, Felson D, Gonzalez A, Gordon A, Harilainen A, Hart DJ, Hauksson VB, Heliovaara M, Hofman A, Ikegawa S, Ingvarsson T, Jiang Q, Jonsson H, Jonsdottir I, Kawaguchi H, Kloppenburg M, Kujala UM, Lane NE, Leino-Arjas P, Lohmander LS, Luyten FP, Malizos KN, Nakajima M, Nevitt MC, Pols HA, Rivadeneira F, Shi D, Slagboom E, Spector TD, Stefansson K, Sudo A, Tamm A, Tamm AE, Tsezou A, Uchida A, Uitterlinden AG, Wilkinson JM, Yoshimura N, Valdes AM, van Meurs JB. “Recommendations for standardization and phenotype definitions in genetic studies of osteoarthritis: the TREAT-OA consortium” Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2011 Mar;19(3):254-64. Papatheodorou LK, Dailiana ZH, Varitimidi SE, Hantes ME, Basdekis GK, Malizos KN. “Digital coverage with flaps from the same or neighboring digits” Hippokratia. 2011 Apr;15(2):153-6. 168. Vlychou M, Hantes M, Michalitsis S, Tsezou A, Fezoulidis IV, Malizos K. “Chronic anterior cruciate ligament tears and associated meniscal and traumatic cartilage lesions: evaluation with morphological sequences at 3.0 T.” 31 Skeletal Radiol. 2011 Jun;40(6):709-16. 169. Dimitroulias A, Tsironi E, Hadjigeorgiou G, Scarmeas N, Rountas Ch, Zibis A, Malizos K. “White Matter Lesions in Femoral Head Osteonecrosis patients: Manifestation of vascular disease or not?”Hippokratia. 2011 Jul;15(3):265-8. 170. Tsarouhas A, Hantes ME, Karachalios T, Bargiotas K, Malizos KN. “Reconstruction nailing for ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures”Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr. 2011 Aug;6(2):69-75. 171. Konstantinos A. Bargiotas and Konstantinos Malizos “Trabecular Metal-Orthopaedic Applicatiow of a Novel Material”European Musculoskeletal Review, Volume 6, Issue 3, Autum 2011: 179-182. 172. 173. Hantes ME, Karidakis GK, Vlychou M, Varitimidis S, Dailiana Z, Malizos KN. “A comparison of early versus delayed repair of traumatic rotator cuff tears” Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2011 Oct;19(10):1766-70. Varitimidis SE, Papatheodorou LK, Dailiana ZH, Poultsides L, Malizos KN. “Complex regional pain syndrome type I as a consequence of trauma or surgery to upper extremity: management with intravenous regional anaesthesia, using lidocaine and methyloprednisolone.” J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2011 Nov;36(9):771-7. 174. Venouziou AI, Dailiana ZH, Varitimidis SE, Hantes ME, Gougoulias NE, Malizos KN. “Radial nerve palsy associated with humeral shaft fracture. Is the energy of trauma a prognostic factor?”Injury. 2011 Nov;42(11):1289-93. 175. Samara S, Kollia P, Dailiana Z, Chassanidis C, Papatheodorou L, Koromila T, Malizos KN. 32 “Predictive role of cytokine gene polymorphisms for the development of femoral head osteonecrosis”Dis Markers. 2012 Jan 1;33(4):215-21. 176. Bergqvist D, Arcelus JI, Felicissimo P; ETHOS investigators. “Evaluation of the duration of thromboembolic prophylaxis after high-risk orthopaedic surgery: the ETHOS observational study.”Thromb Haemost. 2012 Feb;107(2):270-9. Epub 2011 Dec 21. 177. Bergqvist D, Arcelus JL, Felicissimo P, ETHOS investigators. “Post-discharge compliance to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in high-risk orthopaedic surgery: results from the ETHOS registry”Thromb Haemost. 2012 Feb;107(2):280-7. Epub 2011 Dec 21. 178. Malizos KN, Papasoulis E, Dailiana ZH, Papatheodorou LK, Varitimidis SE. “Early results of a novel technique using multiple small tantalum pegs for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a case series involving 26 hips” J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Feb;94(2):173-8. 179. Orfanidou T, Malizos KN, Varitimidis S, Tsezou A. “1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D(3) and extracellular inorganic phosphate activate mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway through fibroblast growth factor 23 contributing to hypertrophy and mineralization in osteoarthritic chondrocytes”Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2012 Mar 1;237(3):241-53. 180. Papathanasiou I, Malizos KN, Tsezou A. “Bone morphogenetic protein-2-induced Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway activation through enhanced low-density-lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 catabolic activity contributes to hypertrophy in osteoarthritic chondrocytes”Arthritis Res Ther. 2012 Apr 18;14(2):R82. 181. Kostopoulou, F, Gkretsi, V, Malizos, KN, Iliopoulos, D, Oikonomou P, Poultsides L, Tsezou A. “Central role of SREBP-2 in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis” PloS One, Volume 7, Issue 5, 25 May 2012. 182. Rigopoulos N, Dailiana ZH, Varitimidis S, Malizos KN.“Closed-space hand infections: diagnostic and treatment considerations”Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2012 May 9;4(2):e19 33 183. Lassen MR, Fisher W, Mouret P, Agnelli G, George D, Kakkar A, Mismetti P, Turpie AG; SAVE Investigators. “Semuloparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism after major orthopedic surgery: results from three randomized clinical trials, SAVE-HIP1, SAVE-HIP2 and SAVE-KNEE”J Thromb Haemost. 2012 May;10(5):822-32. 184. Papakostidou I, Dailiana ZH, Papapolychroniou T, Liaropoulos L, Zintzaras E, Karachalios TS, Malizos KN. “Factors affecting the quality of life after total knee arthroplasties:a prospective study”BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012 Jun 29;13(1):116. 185. Eleftheriou A, Rachiotis G, Varitimidis SE, Koutis C, Malizos KN, Hadjichristodoulou C. “Cumulative keyboard strokes: a possible risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome” J Occup Med Toxicol. 2012 Aug 2;7(1):16. 186. Hantes ME, Tsarouhas A, Giakas G, Spiropoulos G, Sideris V, Christel P, Malizos KN. Effect of fatigue on tibial rotation after single- and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a 3-dimensional kinematic and kinetic matched-group analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2012 Sep;40(9):2045-51. 187. Tsarouhas A, Hantes ME, Tsougias G, Dailiana Z, Malizos KN. “Tourniquet Use Does Not Affect Rehabilitation, Return to Activities, and Muscle Damage After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study” Arthroscopy. 2012 Oct 19. 188. Chassanidis CG, Malizos KN, Varitimidis S, Samara S, Koromila T, Kollia P, Dailiana Z.“Smoking affects mRNA expression of bone morphogenetic proteins in human periosteum” J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Oct;94(10):1427-32. 34 189. Malizos KN, Dailiana ZH, Varitimidis SE, Papatheodorou L. Scaphoid reconstruction with vascularized bone grafts from the distal radius. Journal of Hand and Microsurgery. Accepted. B. LETTERS TO EDITORS 1. K.N. Malizos, Z.H. Dailiana, M. Kirou, V. Vragalas, T.A Xenakis, PN. Soucacos. "Longstanding nonunions of scaphoid fractures with bone loss: successful reconstruction with vascularized bone grafts”. Journal of Hand Surgery, BR, 27(2):207, 2002 2. N.T. Roidis, T.S. Karachalios, N. Rigopoulos, L. Poultsides, K.N. Malizos, J. M. Itamura. “Osteochondral and/ or Ligamentous Injuries associated with Acute Radial Head Fractures”. eJBJS , 2004 PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS 70 PUBLICATIONS IN GREEK JOURNALS 35 C. PROCEEDINGS AND TRANSACTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS 1. Malizos K.N., Seaber A.V., Urbaniak J.R. “The effect of Venous Occlusion in the Skeletal Muscle After Various Periods of Ischemia” Transactions of the 37th Annual Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, p. 591, February, 1990. 2. Soucacos P.N., Beris A.E., Xenakis T., Malizos K.N., Mitsionis G. “The Radial Forearm Flap in the Upper and Lower Extremity Reconstruction” Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica, 1992; 62 (Suppl. 248): 69. 3. Malizos K.N., Beris A.E., Xenakis T.A., Korobilias A.B., Soukakos P.N. “Vascularised Fibular Graft in the Treatment of the Femoral Head Necrosis” (Preliminary Report) Microsurgery 14(1), 1993, Abstract 102. 4. Beris A.E., Soucacos P.N., Malizos K.N., Mitsionis G.J., Xanthis A.M. “Children microsurgery” Microsurgery 14(1), 1993, Abstract 195. 35 5. Beris A.E., Soucacos P.N., Malizos K.N., Mitsionis G.J., Maurodondidis A.N., Xanthis A.M. “Microsurgical reconstruction of degloving injuries of the fingers” Microsurgery 14(1), 1993, Abstract 230. 6. Soukakos P.N., Beris A.E., Malizos K.N., Mitsionis G.J., Mavrodondidis A.N., Korobilias A.B. “Vascularized Free Flaps for Coverage Of Skin Defects in Upper And Lower Extremities” Microsurgery 14(1), 1993, Abstract 236. 7. Malizos K.N., Glisson R.R., Seaber A.V., Urbaniak, J.R. “Vascularized Fibular Graft in an Experimental Osteonecrosis Model in Dogs” (Biomechanical and Histomorphometric Evaluation). Microsurgery 14(1), 1993, Abstract 239. 8. Malizos K.N., Korobilias A.B., Beris A.E., Xenakis T.A., Soucacos P.N. “Revascularization of the Femoral Head in Osteonecrosis, with Vascularized Fibular Graft” Microsurgery 14(1), 1993, Abstract 213. 9. Konstantinos N. Malizos, Panayotis N. Soucacos, Vassilis A. Vraggalas, Zoe H. Dailiana, Ioanna Schina, Andreas Fotopoulos “Three-phase bone scanning and digital angiograms for monitoring vascularized fibular grafts in femoral head necrosis” Acta Orthopaedica Hellenica (45)3, 1994. 10. Malizos K., Gelalis I., Beris A., Siamisis G., Soucacos P.N. “Surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis’ Acta Orthopaedica Hellenica, 1995; 46(1): 100. 11. Malizos K.N., Vekris M.D., Soucacos P.N., Beris A.E. “Treatment of congenital syndactyly and the related skeletal differences” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Ortho. Trans.), 1995; 19(1): 210-211. 12. Malizos K.N., Mavrodontidis A., Xenakis T., Beris A., Pakos S., Soucacos P.N. “Treatment of displaces intra-articular features of the distal radius” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Ortho. Trans.), 1995; 19(1): 212. 13. Soucacos P.N., Beris A.E., Xenakis T., Malizos K.N. “Idiopathic osteonecrosis of the medial femoral condyle: Classification and treatment” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Ortho. Trans.), 1995; 19(2): 381. 14. Malizos K.N., Soucacos P.N., Beris A.E. “Treatment of Femoral Head Necrosis with Vascularized Fibular Graftings” F.B.J.S.S., 77-B, 1995. EFORT, Orthopaedic Proceedings, Suppl. II: 179. 15. Malizos K.N., Anastasiou E., Dailiana Z., Sarmas J., Soucacos P.N. 36 “Vein Conduits for the Managment of Painful Neuromas and Nerve Defect Reconstruction in the Hand” Microsurgery, 1995; 16(4). Abstract 0-10-6. 16. Malizos K.N., Pappa S.G., Stathopoulou A., Dimou S., Sarmas I., Soucacos P.N. “Sensory Nerve Regeneration Through a Vein Conduit Graft (Experimental Study)” Microsurgery, 1995; 16(4). Abstract 0-18-4. 17. Varitimidis S, Moulas A., Malizos K., Challa A., Soukakos P.N. “Mεταβολίτες της βιταμίνης D κατά τις πρώτες μέρες επούλωσης των καταγμάτων” Oστούν, 1996; 7(4): 338. 18. Moulas A., Varitimidis S., Challa A., Malizos K., Lapatsanis P.D., Soucacos P. “Vitamin D metabolites during the first days of fracture healing” Bone, 1997; 20(4S): 255. 19. K.N. Malizos, A. Beris, V. Vrangalas, Z. Dailiana, P.N. Soucacos “Fibular Grafts for Skeletal Defect Reconstruction” Microsurgery 18: 199,1998 20. G. Shiamisis, Z. Dailiana, T. Koukoubis, E. Bontioti, K.N. Malizos “Dorsal Combined Injuries of the Hand” Microsurgery 18: 207-8,1998 21. K.N. Malizos, A. Corompilias, C.G.Zalavras, Z. Dailiana, A.E Beris, P.N. Soucacos “Treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis with the free vascularized fibular graft. A five to nine follow-up study” Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 3(I): 33, 1998 22. K.N. Malizos, S. Pappa, P. Kitsoulis, N. Balis, C. Zalavras, Z. Dailiana, PN. Soucacos “Bridging nerve defects with conduits: experimental data and clinical experience” Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 3(I): 39, 1998 23. S. Pappa, Z. Dailiana, C. Zalavras, P. Kitsoulis, G. Baltagis, PN Soucacos, K.N. Malizos “Time related histological changes of the nerve regenerate in vein conduits” Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 3(I): 41, 1998 24. P. Kitsoulis, Ch. Zalavras, Z. Dailiana, K.N. Malizos “Chondrosarcoma of the head of fibula with involvement of both sides of knee joint Αρχεία Ελληνικής Ιατρικής 15 (συμπληρωματικό τεύχος Α): Α280, 1998 25. Malizos K., Zalavras C., Mavrodontidis A., Beris A., Pappa S., Soucasos P.N. “The free vasularized fibular graft in the reconstruction of skeletal defects” Romanian Journal of Recontsructive Microsurgery, 1998; 3: 33. 26. Malizos K., Kirou M., Zalavras C., Mavrodontidis A., Xenakis T., Soucacos P.N. “Nonunion sod the proximal scaphoid. Reconstruction with a vascularized bone graft” 37 Romanian Journal of Recontsructive Microsurgery, 1998; 3: 42. 27. Zalavras C., Kitsouolis P., Mavrodontidis A., Siamishiis G., Zacharis K., Malizos K. “Implantable miniature hardware for metacarpal and phalangeal fracture fixation” Romanian Journal of Recontsructive Microsurgery, 1998; 3: 43. 28. Kitsoulis P., Zalavras C., Kirou M., Pappa S., Balis N., Handes M., Malizos K. “Capral tunnel release with a two-small-incision technique” Romanian Journal of Recontsructive Microsurgery, 1998; 3: 44. 29. Malizos K., Beris A.., Zalavras C., Soucacos P.N. “Free composite tissue transfer for the treatment of large skeletal defects” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1998; 80-B (Suppl. I): 88. 30. Kitsoulis P., Zalavras C., Dailiana Z., Malizos K.N. “Chondrosacroma of the head of the fibula with involvement of both sides of the knee joint” Archives of Hellenic Medicine, 1998; 15 (Suppl. A): 280. 31. Malizos K., Zalavras C., Mavrodontidis A., Beris A., Soucacos P.N. “Free vascularized fibular graft for the treatment of large skeletal defects” Microsurgery, 1999; 19: 35-36. 32. Malizos K., Kirou M., Zalavras C., Mavrodontidis A., Xenakis T., Soucacos P.N. “Nonunions of the proximal scaphoid. Reconstruction with a vascularized bone graft” Microsurgery, 1999; 19: 34-35. 33. Korompilias A., Malizos K., Beris A., Zalavras C., Soucacos P.N. “Vascularized fibular graft in the management of femoral head osteonecrosis. A five to nine follow-up study” Microsurgery, 1999; 19: 28-29. 34. Eleftheriou A., Zalavras C., Kakosimos G., Malizos K., Vartholomatos G. “Genetic thrombophilic risk factors for osteonecrosis of the femoral head” Haematologica – Journal of Hematology, 1999; 84 (EHA – 4): 186. 35. Malizos K.N., Hantes M., Beris A.E., Zalavras C., Soultanis K., Soucacos P.N. “Lengthening of digits and metacarpals. An alternative method for hand reconstruction” The Journal of Hand Surgery, 1999; 24-B (Suppl. I): 8. 36. Malizos K.N., Dailiana Z., Zalavras C., Vraggalas V., Vlachogiannopoulos P. “Potential etiologic factors to the development of osteonecrosis of the femoral head” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1999; 81-B (Suppl. II): 183. 37. Malizos K.N., Korompilias A., Beris A., Zalavras C., Soucacos P.N. “Treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis with the free vascularised fibular graft. A five to nine year follow-up study” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1999; 81-B (Suppl. II): 184. 38 38. Zalavras C., Malizos K.N., Maurodontidis A., Beris A., Soucacos P.N. “The free vascularized fibular graft in reconstruction of skeletal defects” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1999; 81-B (Suppl. II): 178. 39. Malizos K., Handes M., Zalavras C., Mavrodontidis A, Xenakis T. “Lengthening of the digits and metacarpals. An alternative method for hand reconstruction” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 1999; 50 (Suppl. I): 7. 40. Bassounas A., Siafacas M., Fotiadis D.I., Likas A., Malizos C. “A quantitative method for the classification of osteonecrosis” Proceedings of the European Medical & Biological Engineering conference, Part II, 1999; 37 (Suppl. 2). 41. Z. Dailiana, G. Shiamishis, D. Niokou, K.N. Malizos “Neoosteogenesis with Vascularized Periosteum and Bone Graft. A comparative experimental study” Microsurgery 19:21-22, 1999. 42. Dailiana Z., Shiamisis G., Niokou D., Malizos K.N. “Neoosteogenesis with Vascularized Periosteum and Bone Graft” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 1999; 50 (Suppl. Ι):82-83, 1999. 43. Korompilias A., Malizos K.N., Beris A., Zalavras C., Soucacos P.N. “Ten-year experience with the free vascularized fibular graft for osteonecrosis of the femoral head” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 2000; 51 (Suppl. 2): 71-73. 44. Korompilias A., Malizos K.N., Beris A., Zalavras C., Soucacos P.N. “Ten-year experience with the free vascularized fibular graft for osteonecrosis of the femoral head” Microsurgery, 2000; 20: 275. 45. Zalavras Ch., Dailiana Z, Elisaf M., Bairactari E., Vlachogiannopoulos P., Katsaraki A., Malizos K. “Potential etiologic factors to the development of osteonecrosis of the femoaral head” Transactions of 46th Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society, Abs 0205 2000 46. Z. Dailiana, G. Shiamishis, D. Niokou, K.N. Malizos “Vascularized periosteum: an alternative to the reconstruction of small skeletal defects” Journal of Hand Surgery (Br) 25B (suppl I):49, 2000. Abstract 75 47. K.N. Malizos, Z. Dailiana, V. Vraggalas, P.N. Soucacos. “Neglected nonunions of the scaphoid with bone loss: reconstruction with vascularized” Transactions of 46th Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society, Abs 0205 2000 39 48. Z. Dailiana, G. Shiamishis, D. Niokou, K.N. Malizos “Vascularized periosteum: an alternative to the reconstruction of small skeletal defects” Journal of Hand Surgery (Br) 25B (suppl I): 49, 2000. Abstract 75. 49. Dailiana Z., Beris A., Malizos K., Kitsoulis P., Soukakos P.N. “The 12 in 1 procedure for the treatment of Congenital Idiopathic Clubfoot” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 51 (Suppl. 2):25, 2000. 50. Korompilias, A.V., Koulouvaris P.S., Malizos K.N., Beris A.E., Th.A.Xenakis, Vekris M., Zacharis K., Soukakos P.N. “Primary Tumors of the Hand: A Review of 53 cases documented” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 51 (Suppl. 2): 57, 2000. 51. Korompilias A.V., Malizos K.N., Beris A.E., Zalavras C., Soucacos P.N. “Ten-Year Experience with the Free Vascularized Fibular Graft for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 51 (Suppl. 2): 71, 2000. 52. Karachalios Th., Provatidis X.G., Marossi T.S., Lykomitros V., Lyritis G., Malizos K.N. “Embiomechanic study on the Osteosynthesis of Fractures” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 51 (Suppl. 2): 147, 2000. 53. Hantes M.E., Mavrodontidis A., Niokou D., Karadanas A., Malizos K.N. “Assessing of Bone Formation after distraction Osteogenesis with Quantitative Computed Tomography” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 51 (Suppl. 2): 171, 2000. 54. Hantes M., Mavrodontidis A., Niokou D., Tsamoylas “Low-Intensity Ultrasound in Osteogenesis: Experimental Study on Sheep Knee Osteotomy” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 51 (Suppl. 2): 182, 2000. 55. Kitsoulis P., Dailiana Z., Malizos K. “Carpal tunnel release with two small incisions” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 51 (Suppl. 2):202, 2000. 56. Malizos K., Kitsoulis P., Dailiana Z. “Chondrosarcoma of the fibula with involvement of two knee compartments” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, 51 (Suppl. 2):225,2000 57. Zalavras C., Malizos K.N., Beris A., Soucacos, P.N. “Microsurgical reconstruction of the tibia with free vascularized fibular graft. A 3 to 9 year follow-up study” Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2001; 17 (4): 303. 58. Malizos, K.N., Zalavras C., Beris A., Mavrodontidis A., Soucacos P.N. “Microsurgical Reconstruction of the tibia with the free vascularized fibular graft” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2001; 83-B (Suppl. II): 158. 40 59. Kotsovolos E., Zalavras C., Soultanis K., Beris A., Malizos K.N., Xenakis T. “Surgical Treatment of Diaphyseal Forearm Bone Nonunions” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 83-B (Suppl. II), 2001: 205. 60. Korompilias A., Malizos K.N., Beris A., Xenakis T., Zalavras C., Vekris M., Afendras G., Soucacos P.N. “The Free Vascularized Fibular Graft in the Management of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica 2001; 52 (Suppl.): 66-67. 61. Vlychou M.K., Papadaki P.J., Zalavras G.M., Baltas C.S., Balanika A., Vassiou K., Kelekis N., Malizos K., Fejoulidis J. “Bone mineral density in Greek Paraplegic men after prolonged immobilization: measurments at forearm and hip” The 1st World Congress of the International Society of Physical and rehabilitation medicine (ISPRM I), (International proceedings division), Monduzzi editore, 2001: 279-282. 62. Bargiotas K., Moraitis Th., Varitimidis S., Dailiana Z., Malizos K.N. “Transfer of Palmaris Longus in Neglected Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Thenar Waste” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica 2001; 52 (Suppl.): 74. 63. Malizos K.N., Varitimidis S., Karachalios T., Bargiotas K., Zibis A. SurgicalTreatment of Elbow Stiffness. Outerbridge – Kasiwagi operations” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica 2001; 52 (Suppl.): 47. 64. Roidis N., Karachalios T., Chaldi L., Malizos K., Lyritis G. “The role of flexible mesh and bone cement in absoption cancellous bone allografts” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica 2001; 52 (Suppl.): 52. 65. Karachalios T., Bargiotas K., Zibis A., Papachristos A., Karantanas A., Malizos K.N. “Mini open approach in subacromial impingement syndrome” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica 2001; 52 (Suppl.): 197. 66. Varitimidis S., Dailiana Z., Papachristos A., Passias A., Basdekis G., Malizos K.N. “Homologus Annular Flaps” Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica 2001; 52 (Suppl.): 220. 67. Ζ. Dailiana, K.N. Malizos, J. Urbaniak “Etude anatomique des lambeaux de perioste vascularizes de l’ avant-bras, du poignet et de la main” Chirurgie de la Main, 20 (6): 494,2001 68. Ζ. Dailiana, K.N. Malizos, J. Urbaniak “Vascularized periosteal grafts for the reconstruction of skeletal defects of the distal forearm and hand (experimental and cadaveric study)” Proceedings of the 69th Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): 465, 2002. 41 69. Bassounas A.E., Fotiadis D.I., Malizos K.N. “Prognosis of femoral head osteonecrosis using artificial neural networks” EMBEC 2002, European Medical & Biological Engineering Conference, Proceedings Part I, 2002; 746-747. 70. Καραχάλιος Θ., Μπαργιώτας Κ., Μωραΐτης Θ., Ζιμπής Α., Μαλίζος Κ. “Mini open approach in subacromial impingement syndrome” Ορθοπαιδική, 2002; 15(2): 21. 71. Παπαχρήστος Α., Πρωτόπαππας Β., Φωτιάδης Δ., Ζάχος Β., Μαλίζος Κ. “Experimental study on the effect of low-ultrasound application at bone to bone interface through osteotomy in a porous simulated model” Ορθοπαιδική, 2002; 15(2): 20. 72. Μαλίζος Κ. “Treatment of acute pain of arthritis and postoperative pain” Σκελετική Υγεία, 2002; 1 (1): 36. 73. Καραχάλιος Θ., Παπαχρήστος Α., Mαλίζος K. “Is it possible to predict and prevent osteoporotic fractures?” Oστούν, 2003; 14(1): 51. 74. Karantanas A.H., Zachos V., Dailiana Z., Varitimidis S., Malizos K.N. “Role of Gd-enhanced MR imaging in assessing healing of vascularized radial grafts in scaphoid non-union” European Radiology, Feb. 2003; 13 (Suppl. I). 75. Karantanas A.H., Georgoulis A., Skopelitou A.S., Malizos K.N. “Intraarticular ganglia of the knee: Prevalence, presentation, and MR imaging” European Radiology, Feb. 2003; 13 (Suppl. I). 76. Varitimidis S.E., Dailiana ZH., Zachos V.H., Zibis A.H., Malizos K.N. “Reflex sympathetic Dystrophy as a consequence of trauma or surgery. Management with intravenous local anaesthetic blockade” The Journal of Hand Surgery, British and European, June 2003; 28-B (Suppl. I). 77. Dailiana Z., Zachos V., Karantanas A., Varitimidis S., Malizos K.N. “Alternative vascularized grafts for longstanding scaphoid nonunions with bone loss” The Journal of Hand Surgery, British and European, June 2003; 28-B (Suppl. I). 78. Dailiana Z., Zachos V., Karantanas A., Varitimidis S., Malizos K.N. “Operative treatment of impigment syndrome of the shoulder through a minimal deltoid-on approach” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2003; 85-B (Suppl. III). 79. Dailiana Z.H., Petinaki E., Kontos F., Maniatis A.N., Malizos K.N. “Controlling the prevalence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus isolates in a new orthopaedic department” 42 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2003; 85-B (Suppl. III). 80. Zibis A.H., Zachos V., Karachalios Th., Moraitis Th., Malizos K.N. “Multiple compartment syndromes of the tibia, morbidity and the consequences” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2003; 85-B (Suppl. III). 81. Karachalios Th., Bargiotas K., Moraitis Th., Zibis A.H., Zachos V., Papachristos A., Malizos K.N. “Intramedullary nailing for the treatment of Pseudarthrosis of the femoral diaphysis after multiple failed plate osteosyntheses” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2003; 85-B (Suppl. III). 82. Karachalios Th., Lyritis G., Kaloudis J., Bargiotas K., Malizos K.N. “Calcitonin effects on patients with pertrochanteric fractures. A four- year prospective randomized clinical trial” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2003; 85-B (Suppl. III). 83. Korompilias A., Beris A., Malizos K.N., Xenakis T., Vekris M., Zalavras C., Soucacos P.N. “Vascularized Fibular Grfat in te Management of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia” Journal of Reconstrutcive Microsurgery, 2003; 19 (6): 434-5. 84. Zalavras C., Giotopoulou S., Zibis A., Dokou E., Dailiana Z., Xanthi E., Malizos K.N., Kolaitis N., Vartholomatos G. “Upper extremity reconstruction with the free vascularized fibular graft” Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2003; 19 (6): 435. 85. Zalavras C., Giotopoulou S., Zibis A., Dokou E., Dailiana Z., Tzolou A., Malizos K.N., Kolaitis N., Vartholomatos G. “Is the G455A polymorphism of the fibrinogen beta gene associated with osteonecrosis. A preliminary report” Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2003; 1 (Suppl. 1): PO390. 86. Zalavras C., Giotopoulou S., Zibis A., Dokou E., Dailiana Z., Tzolou A., Malizos K.N., Kolaitis N., Vartholomatos G. “Mutations of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene and osteonecrosis. A preliminary report” Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2003; 1 (Suppl. 1): PO427. 87. Zoe Dailiana, Maria Kantzanou, Aristides Damdounis, Ioannis Panourgias, Theofilos Karachalios, Theofanis Moraitis, Konstantinos N. Malizos “Augmentation of Osteogenesis with the use of autologous growth factors (AGF): A preliminary clinical and laboratory report” 43 Transactions of the 49th Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 2003, abstract 0379. 88. A. Karantanas, A.H. Zibis, Z.H. Dailiana, K.N. Malizos “Contrast enhanced MRI for monitoring vascularized fibular grafts in femoral head osteonecrosis” European Radiology Vol. 13 (Suppl I): 496, February 2003. 89. Zibis A.H., Zachos V.H., Karachalios T.S., Hantes M.E., Malizos K.N. “Comparative study between three different techniques for meniscal repair” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. II): 180. 90. Hantes M.E., Zibis A.H., Zachos V.H., Basdekis G.K., Malizos K.N. “Donor site morbidity after ACL reconstruction. A comparative study between patellar tendon and hamstrings” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. II): 176. 91. Zibis A.H., Dailiana Z., Karantanas A.H., Varitimidis S., Malizos KN. “Transient osteoporosis of the hip: MR Imaging patterns and perfusion characteristics on contrast-enhanced dynamic imaging” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. II): 168. 92. Dailiana Z.H., Kantzanou M., Damdounis A., Karachalios T., Malizos K.N. “Osteogenesis augmentation with autologous growth factors (AGF): Clinical and laboratory study” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. II): 158. 93. S.E. Varitimidis, A.H. Zibis, Z. Dailiana, G. Basdekis, K.N. Malizos . “Homodigital island flaps for the treatment of fingertip amputations” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. III): 257. 94. Dailiana Z.H, Peteinaki E., Kontos F., Maniatis A.N., Malizos K.N. “Controlling the prevalence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus isolates in a neworthopaedic department” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. III): 305. 95. G. Basdekis, Z. Dailiana, K. Bargiotas, A. Passias, K.N. Malizos “Delayed onset pain around fixation implants” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. III): 321. 96. Dailiana Z.H, Kantzanou M., Damdounis A., Panourgias I., Malizos K.N. “Osteogenesis augmentation with autologous growth factors (AGF)” 44 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. III): 305. 97. A.H. Zibis, A.H. Karantanas, Z. Dailiana, S. Varitimidis, K.N. Malizos “Contrast enhancement MRI for monitoring bone healing vascularized fibular grafts in femoral head necrosis)” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, (Orthopaedic Proceedings), 2004; 86-B (Suppl. III): 369. 98. S. Varitimidis, Z. Dailiana, A. Zibis, A. Passias, L.K. Poultsides, K.N. Malizos “Reconstruction of fingertip injuries using the homodigital island flap” Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, p. 189-193, 2004 99. Dailiana ZH, NA Rigopoulos, G. Basdekis, S. Varitimidis, M. Hantes, K.N. Malizos “Life threatening thromboses due to administration of low molecular weight heparin)” Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, p. 235-236, 2004 100. V. Zachos, ZH Dailiana, A. Karantanas, S. Varitimidis, M. Hantes, K.N. Malizos “Scaphoid non-unions: MRI assessment following reconstruction with vascularized Bone Grafts” Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, p. 349-354,2004 101. K.N. Malizos, V. Zachos, ZH Dailiana, S. Varitimidis, A. Karantanas, M. Hantes “Alternative vascularized grafts for longstanding scaphoid non-unions with bone loss)” Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, p. 361-366, 2004 102. Z. Dailiana, N. Rigopoulos., S. Varitimidis, A. Damdounis, T. Karachalios, K.N. Malizos “Skeletal Infections of the forearm, wrist and hand” Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, p. 513-515, 2004 103. Z. Dailiana, SE Varitimidis, N. Rigopoulos, M. Hantes, T. Karachalios, K.N. Malizos “Compartmental infections of the hand and wrist” Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, p. 517-520, 2004 104. Varitimidis SE., Z. Dailiana, L.A. Poultsides, A. Passias, V. Zachos, K.N. Malizos “Post-traumatic/Post surgical reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the upper extremity treatment with intravenous regional anaesthesia using lidoacaine and prednisone” Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, p. 521-526, 2004 105. Z. Dailiana, SE Varitimidis, K. Bargiotas, T. Moraitis, M. Hantes, K.N. Malizos “A versatile external fixator for treatment of fractures-skeletal defects of the hand” 45 Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, p. 583-584, 2004 106. Z. Dailiana, K.N. Malizos, V. Zachos, SE. Varitimidis, P. Papanagiotou, A. Karantanas “MRI assessment after treatment of scaphoid nonunions with vascularized bone grafts” Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Antal Renner, 477, 2004 107. Νταϊλιάνα, Ζ.Η., Μπαργιώτας, Κ., Μπασδέκης, Γ.Κ., Βαρυτιμίδης Σ., Χαντές, Μ., Μαλίζος Κ.Ν. «Θεραπεία των καταγμάτων κεφαλής κερκίδας με μινι-χειρουργική τεχνική» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2005; 18(1): 75. 108. Πουλτσίδης Λ.Α., Βαρυτιμίδης Σ.Ε., Κυριακάκη Ε., Δημητρούλιας Α., Πασσιάς Αθ., Μαλίζος Κ.Ν. «Επεμβάσεις στο πόδι και την ποδοκνημική με αποκλεισμό περιφερικών νεύρων γύρω από το γόνατο» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2005; 18(1): 46. 109. Βαρυτιμίδης Σ.Ε., Πουλτσίδης Λ.Α., Σταματίου Γ., Σημαιοφορίδου Μ., Κιτσιοπούλου Ε., Μαλίζος Κ.Ν. «Πραγματοποίηση ολικής αρθροπλαστικής γόνατος με αποκλεισμό του οσφυϊκού νευρικού πλέγματος και του ισχιακού νεύρου» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2005; 18(1): 41. 110. Μπασδέκης Γ.Κ., Βαρυτιμίδης Σ., Νταϊλιάνα Ζ., Χαντές Μ.Η., Μπαργιώτας Κ., Μαλίζος Κ.Ν. «Ενδαρθρικά κατάγματα περιφερικού τριτημορίου κερκίδας: Ακτινοσκοπική ή αρθροσκοπικά υποβοηθούμενη ανάταξη» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2005; 18(1): 34. 111. Βαρυτιμίδης Σ.Ε., Νταϊλιάνα, Ζ., Πασσιάς Α., Χρήστου Δ., Σαμαράς Δ., Μαλίζος Κ.Ν. «Νόσος του Dupuytren: λειτουργικό αποτέλεσμα μετά από εκτομή της ρικνώμενης παλαμιαίας απονεύρωσης» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2005; 18(1): 34. 112. Tsezou A., Fytili P., Karachalios T., Malizos K. “Association of genetic polymorphismd in ERa, ERb and AR genes with osteoarthritis” European Journal of Human Genetics, May 2005; 13 (Suppl. 1): 309. 113. Basdekis G., Varitimidis S., Dailiana Z., Hantes M., Bargiotas K., Malizos K. “Intraarticular Distal Radius Fractures: Fluoroscopic or Arthroscopic Reduction?” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European], 2005; 30-B (Suppl. 1): 186. 114. Dailiana Z.H., Varitimidis S.E., Rigopoulos N., Hantes M., Karachalios T., Malizos K.N. “Compartmental Infections of the Hand and Wrist” 46 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2005; 87-B (Suppl. III): 245. 115. Dailiana Z., Rigopoulos N., Varitimidis S., Damdounis A., Karachalios T., Malizos K.N. “Skeletal Infections of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand” The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2005; Vol. 87-B (Suppl. III): 250. 116. M. Hantes, V. Zachos, S. Varitimidis, Z. Dailiana, Th. Karchalios, K.N. Malizos “Arthroscopic meniscal repair: A comparative study between three different surgical techniques” 117. Boursinos L.A., Karachalios T., Poultsides L.A. Chaldi L., Malizos K.N. “Comparative study of short-term administration of Meloxicam, Rofecoxibe, Indomethacin and Prednizolone in fracture healing. Experimental study in New Zealan rabbits” Οστούν, Ιαν. – Φεβρ. – Μαρτ. 2006; 17 (1): 50. 118. Roidis N., Sioka A. Poultsides L., Christou D., Giotikas D., Malizos KN. «Πόσο χρήσιμος μπορεί να είναι ο προεγχειρητικός σχεδιασμός σε ολική αρθροπλαστική γόνατος;» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2006; 19 (Συμπληρ. Τεύχος): 62-63. 119. Veloni A., Karachalios T., Giotikas D., Karydakis G., Roidis N., Malizos KN. «Κλινική επίπτωση της εφαρμογής φιλικών για την επιγονατίδα μηριαίων τμημάτων ολικών αρθροπλαστικών γόνατος» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2006; 19 (Συμπληρ. Τεύχος): 63. 120. Giotikas D., Karachalios T., Karydakis G., Bargiotas K., Roidis K., Malizos KN. «Ολική αρθροπλαστική γόνατος Αdvance-Μedial Pivot. Μεσοπρόθεσμα αποτελέσματα» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2006; 19 (Συμπληρ. Τεύχος): 64. 121. Giotikas D., Karachalios T., Moraitis T., Karydakis G., Bargiotas K., Malzios KN. «Περιορισμένης επεμβατικότητας (MIS) ολική αρθροπλαστική γόνατος. Πρώιμα αποτελέσματα προοπτικής τυχαιοποιημένης μελέτης» ΟΡΘΟΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, 2006; 19 (Συμπληρ. Τεύχος): 66. 122. Varitimidis S., Dasiliana Z., Agorastakis D., Hantes M., Giotikas D., Malizos K. “Fractures of metacarpals: evaluation of results after treatment wit ORIF or a mini external fixator” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2006; 31B (Suppl. 1): 38. 123. Malizos K., Dailiana Z., Rigopoulos N., Varitimidis S., Liantsis A., Papatheodorou L. “Tendon transfers in spastic pronation” 47 The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2006; 31B (Suppl. 1): 68. 124. Varitimidis S., Zibis A., Hantes M., Liantsis A., Malizos K., Karantanas A. “MRI findings in frozen shoulder syndrome” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2006; 31B (Suppl. 1): 79. 125. Karachalios T.S., Tsatsaronis C., Bargiotas K., Papadelis P., Lyritis G., Diakomopoulos G., Malizos K. “The long-term clinical relevance of calcar atrophy due to stress shielding in total hip replacement: a 13-year prospective randomized study” Hip International, April-June 2006; Vol 16 (2): 104. 126. Zimbis A., Dimitroulias A., Bargiotas K., Dailiana Z., Malizos K. “Trabecular metal rods for the treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head” Hip International, April-June 2006; Vol 16 (2): 109. 127. Dimitroulias A., Varitimidis S., Dailiana Z., Zibis A.H., Karachalios T.S., Malizos K. “Midterm results of tantalum rod for the treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis” Hip International, April-June 2006; Vol 16 (2): 109. 128. Bargiotas K., Papatheodorou L.K., Dailiana Z., Varitimidis S., Malizos K. “Total hip replacement with tantalum acetabular cups in patients with femoral head necrosis. Middle-term results” Hip International, April-June 2006; Vol 16 (2): 110. 129. Bargiotas K., Papatheodorou L.K., Hantes M., Karachalios T.S., Malizos K.N. “Monoblock trabecular metal acetabular cups in total hip replacement in patients with developmental dyspasia of the hip” Hip International, April-June 2006; Vol 16 (2): 156. 130. Simopoulou T.G., Malizos K.N., Stefanou N., Bargiotas K., Papathrodorou L.K., Tsezou A. “Differential expression of leptin and leptin’s receptor isoform (Ob-Rb) m RNA between advanced and minimally affected osteoarthritic cartilage” Osteoarthritis and CartilageVolume 14, Supplement B 2006; 130. 131. A. Gonzalez, J. Rondriguez-Lopez, Z. Mustafa, J. Loughlin, M. Pombo-Suarez, A. Tsezou, K. Malizos, J.J. Gomez-Reino “Nonsynonymous polymorphisms of the main in vivo aggrecanase, a disintegriin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 5, in susceptibility to ateoarthritis” Osteoarthritis and CartilageVolume 14, Supplement B 2006; 134. 132. Malizos K., Dailiana Z., Rigopoulos N., Varitimidis S., Liantsis A., Papatheodorou L. “Tendon transfers in spastic pronation” The Journal of Hand Surgery June 2006: 31Β (Suppl. 1):68 48 133. S. Samara, C. Chassanidis, A. Dimitroulias, Z. Dailiana, T. Koromila, K.N.Malizos, P. Kolia. “Predictive value of cytokine gene polymorphisms for the development of osteonecrosis” European Journal of Human Genetics, June 2007; Vol 15(1): 267 134. K. Malizos, D. Paridis, N. Gougoulias, T. Moraitis, S. Varitimidis “Outcome of Surgical Treatment for Nonunions of Humeral Diaphysis Fractures” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 50. 135. N. Gougoulias, A. Venouziou, Z. Dailiana, N. Roidis, K.N. Malizos “Surgical Treatment of Diaphyseal Humeral Fractures” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 50. 136. D. Christou, S. Varitimidis, A. Liantsis, Z. Dailiana, K.N. Malizos “The Outbridge-Kashiwagi Procedure in the treatment of the Stiff Elbow. Indications and Results” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 52. 137. I. Sarris, Z. Dailiana, G. Kapetanos, K. Malizos, Y. Allieu, P.De mourgrues “Clinical and Radiological outcome of the mopyc radial head prosthesis. A multicentre study” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 55. 138. N.A. Darlis, Z. Dailiana, I.K. Sariis, K. Malizos, D.G. Sotereanos “A new capsular based vascularized distal radius graft for proximal pole scaphoid pseudarthrosis” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 74. 139. A. Liantsis, N. Rigopoulos, Z. Dailiana, S. Varitimidis, K.N. Malizos “Soft tissue Procedures in Spastic Upper Extremity” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007;32E (Suppl. 1): 15. 140. A. Dimitroulias, G. Karydakis, Z. Dailiana, S. Varitimidis, K.N. Malizos “Tumors and Tumor Like Lesions Mimicking Nerve Compression Syndromes” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 35. 141. L. Poultsides, N. Rigopoulos, S. Varitimidis, Z. Dailiana,E. Petinaki, K.N. Malizos “High Prevelance of Community Acquired (CA) Staphylococci carrying PantonValentine Laeucidin (PVL) Gene in Upper Extremity Infections” 49 The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 111. 142. A. Venouziou, N. Gougoulias, Z. Dailiana, S. Varitimidis, K.N. Malizos “Surgical Treatment of Radial Nerve Lesions Associated with Fractures of the Humeral Shaft” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32B (Suppl. 1): 43. 143. N. Roidis, N. Gougoulias, D. Christou, D. Agorastakis, , K.N. Malizos “Distal Ulnar Arthroplasty as a Definitive Treatment of a Giant Cell Tumor” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 126. 144. D. Agorastakis, Z.H. Dailiana, S. Varitimidis, A. Liantsis, G. Karydakis, K.N. Malizos “A Versatile External Fixator for the Treatment of Fractures anD Skeletal Defects of the Hand” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 22. 145. D. Agorastakis, S. Varitimidis, Z.H. Dailiana, D. Samaras, A. Dimitroulias, K.N. Malizos “Very Low Profile Minimal Plates and Screws for the treatment of Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures of the Hand” The Journal of Hand Surgery [British and European Volume], June 2007; 32E (Suppl. 1): 22. 146. L. Poultsides, P. Vlastarakos, K. Malizos, D. Fotiadis, N. Goulas, A. Lazakidou “Potential Benefits and Functionalities of a Clinical Information System for Orthopaedic Department”. 147. Ζ. Dailiana, S. Varitimidis, K. Malizos “Digital coverage with flaps from the same or neighboring digits” Chirurgie De La Main, Decembre 2007; Vol 26- Νο 6. 148. Ζ. Dailiana, S. Varitimidis, K. Malizos “Mini external fixators for the treatment of fractures of the hand” Chirurgie De La Main, Decembre 2007; Vol 26- Νο 6 , p331. 149. Σ. Ντόβας, Β. Λιακόπουλος , Λ. Παπαθεοδώρου, Θ. Σιμοπούλου, Γ. Φιλιππίδης, Κ. Μαλίζος, Ι. Στεφανίδης «Άσηπτη οστική νέκρωση σε ασθενείς με μεταμόσχευση νεφρού” Μεταμόσχευση Οργάνων & Ιστών 2007, Suppl. 12:71. 150. Μιχαλίτσης Σ., Αγοραστάκης Δ., Καρυδάκης Γ., Λιάντσης Α., Βαρυτιμίδης Σ., Μαλίζος Κ. 50 «Αντιμετώπιση των καταγμάτων κνήμης υψηλής ενέργειας με εφαρμογή του συστήματος Taylor εξωτερικής οστεοσύνθεσης στην αντιμετώπιση των καταγμάτων κνήμης υψηλής ενέργειας” ΟΡΘOΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, Τόμος 21, Συμπληρωματικό τεύχος 2008. 151. Varitimidis S., Michalitsis S., Bargiotas K., Paridis D., Agorastakis D., Malizos KN. «Αντιμετώπιση της σηπτικής ψευδάρθρωσης της κνήμης με εκτομή του προσβεβλημένου οστού και οστεομεταφορά» ΟΡΘOΠΑΙΔΙΚΗ, Τόμος 21, Συμπληρωματικό τεύχος 2008. 152. LK. Papatheodorou, K. Grafanaki, S. Giannouli, D.I. Fotiadis “Transosseous Application of Low-Intensity Ultrasound at the tendon –Bone Interface Affects the Healing Rate and Up-regulates Simultaneously the Expression of Collagen Type I and TrnaGLY” Proceedings IEEE, BIBE, Athens 2008. 153. Z. Dailiana, MD, PhD, K. Theodorou, PhD, C. Ilioudis, PhD, A. Fevgas, MSc, S. Varitimidis, MD, PhD, K.N. Malizos, MD, PhD “A Novel Telemedicine System for the Support of Severe Hand adn Upper Extremity Trauma” Proceedings of the 11th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, editor Moon Sang Chung, Goo Hyun Baek, Hyun Sik Gong, p. 752-757, 2010. 154. Hantes M., Liantis A. Basdekis G., Karantanas A., Christel P., Malizos K. Evaluation of the bone bridge between the bone tunnels after anatomic double anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A multi detector computed study. 14th ESSKA Congress: Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthoscopy, June 9-12, Oslo, Norway, pp.13-559. 155. Dimitrios Samaras, MD, Apostolos Dimitroulias, MD, Sokratis E. Varitimidis MD, and Konstantinos N. Malizos. “Delayed Fracture of a Zirconiun Head After Total Hip. Arthroplasty” The American Journal of Orthopedics, the E-Publishing Section oF Febryary 2011 Issue. 156. Z. Dailiana, L. Papatheodorou, S. Varitimidis, GA Komnos, A. Christou, KN. Malizos “Minimally invasive surgical treatment of scaphoid fractures” The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 36E (Supplement 1), EUROHAND 2011, Combined XVI FESSH Congress and X EFSHT Congress, Oslo, Noeway, 26-28 May 2011. 157. S. Varitimidis, N. Karamanis, Z. Dailiana, A. Lagaras, K. Malizos “Carpal tunnel release: Comparison of the classic open technique with thw mini 51 open technique” The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 36E (Supplement 1), EUROHAND 2011, Combined XVI FESSH Congress and X EFSHT Congress, Oslo, Noeway, 26-28 May 2011. D. 1. 158. S. Varitimidis, A. Lagaras, Z. Dailiana, A. Zibis, K. Malizos “Long term results of the Outerbridge-Kashiwagi procedure in the treatment of the painful stif elbow” The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 36E (Supplement 1), EUROHAND 2011, Combined XVI FESSH Congress and X EFSHT Congress, Oslo, Noeway, 26-28 May 2011. 159. K.N. Malizos, E. Papasoulis, Z.H. Dailiana, L.K. Papatheodorou, S.E. Varitimidis “Hip: Early results of a novel technique using multiple small tantalum pegs for the treatment of osteonecrosois of the femoral head” JBJS (Br) 2012, 94-B, p. 173-8. CHAPTERS IN BOOKS Malizos KN, Seaber AV, Glisson RD, Quarles LD, Rizk WS, Urbaniak JR. “The Potential of Vascularized Cortical Graft to Revitalize Necrotic Cancelous Bone in Canines” In: J.R. Urbaniak and J.P. Jones (eds), Osteonecrosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment, The American Orthopaedic Association, 1997: 361-370. 2. Beris AE, Malizos KN, Korobilias A, Dailiana Z, Bontioti E, Soucacos PN. “Multicenter experience with free vascularized fibular grafts for osteonecrosis of the femoral head. The Greek Experience” In: J.R. Urbaniak and J.P. Jones (eds), Osteonecrosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment [Chapter 45], The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, USA, 1997: 338-339. 3. Soucacos PN, Beris AE, Xenakis TH, Malizos KN. “Knee Osteonecrosis: Distinguishing Features and Differential Diagnosis” In: J.R. Urbaniak and J.P. Jones (eds), Osteonecrosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment, The American Orthopaedic Association, 1997: 413-424. 4. Beris AE, Soucacos PN, Malizos KN. 52 “Two-stage flexor tendon reconstruction with silicon rod and Paneva technique” In: J.R. Roth and R.S. Richards (eds), Instructional Course Lectures (ICL) of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH). Bologna: Monduzzi Editore, 1998: 805-811. 5. Malizos KN, Soucacos PN. “Intramedullary Fixation of Metacarpals and Phallanges” In: A. Gilbert (ed), Instructional Course Book on Fractures, Dislocations and Ligamentous Injuries of the Hand. FESSH, Elsevier, 1999. 6. Malizos KN, Soucacos PN. “Vascularized bone graft in reconstruction of scaphoid non-union” In: F. Schuind, S. de Fontaine, J. van Geertuyden, P.N. Soucacos (eds), Recent Advances in Upper and Lower Extremity Microvascular Reconstructions. World Scientific Co, 2001. 7. Malizos KN. “Syndactyly” In: J. Duparc (ed), Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedics and Traumatology. EFORT, Elsevier, 2002, 55-360-D-10. 8. Malizos KN, Karachalios TS, Moraitis T, Gelalis J. “Microsurgical Reconstruction of Type IIIB and IIIC Open Fractures in the Lower Extremity” In: K.N. Malizos (ed), Reconstructive Microsurgery, Georgetown, Texas, USA: Landes Bioscience, 2003, pp. 52-56. 9. Vlastou C, Malizos KN. “Single Stage Free Tissue Transfer” In: K.N. Malizos (ed), Reconstructive Microsurgery, Georgetown, Texas, USA: Landes Bioscience, 2003, pp. 74-105. 10. Casey H, Bloom H, Le T, Vaughan A, Bowen A, Malizos KN. “Thumb and Finger Reconstruction with Microsurgical Techniques” 53 In: K.N. Malizos (ed), Reconstructive Microsurgery, Georgetown, Texas, USA: Landes Bioscience, 2003, pp. 135-153. 11. Malizos KN, Zalavras C, Dailiana ZH, Beris A. “Reconstruction of large skeletal defects of the extremities with the free vascularized fibula graft” In: K.N. Malizos (ed), Reconstructive Microsurgery, Georgetown, Texas, USA: Landes Bioscience, 2003, pp.154-169. 12. Malizos KN, Zalavras C, Dailiana ZH, Beris A. “Reconstruction of large skeletal defects of the extremities with the iliac crest bone graft” In: K.N. Malizos (ed), Reconstructive Microsurgery, Georgetown, Texas, USA: Landes Bioscience, 2003, pp.170-174. 13. Foucher G, Malizos KN, Medina J. “Microsurgery in Congenital Hand Malformations” In: K.N. Malizos (ed), Reconstructive Microsurgery, Georgetown, Texas, USA: Landes Bioscience, 2003, pp. 196-203. 14. Μωραΐτης Θ, Φυτιλή Π, Μαλίζος Κ. «Κακώσεις ταρσομετατάρσιας άρθρωσις (Lisfranc)» Θεόδωρος Β. Γρίβας (εκδ.), Πόδι και Ποδοκνημική, Τόμος ΙΙ, Ιατρικές Εκδόσεις: Χρ. Βασιλειάδης. 15. Malizos KN. “The burden from motor-vehicle accidents” Κοινωνία & Υγεία V. ΕΘΝΙΚΟ ΙΔΡΥΜΑ ΕΡΕΥΝΩΝ, 2006. 16. Malizos KN, Poultsides LA. “The Socioeconomic Burden of Musculoskeletal Infections” In: E. Meani, C. Romano, L. Crosby, G. Hofmann (eds), Infection and Local Treatment in Orthopaedic Surgery, published by Springer, 2007, pp. 1-10. 17. Malizos KN, Poultsides LA, Roidis NT. 54 “Pathogenesis of Implant- Related Infection” In: R. Lemaire, G. Bentley, J. Scott, F. Horan, V. Khanduja (ed), European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, European Instructional Course Lectures. The British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2007, pp. 9-17. 18. Malizos KN, Roidis NT, Karachalios TS, Poultsides LA, Bargiotas KA. “Management of septic joint arthroplasty - the Hellenic Experience” In: G. H.I.M. Walenkamp(ed), Local Antibiotics in Arthroplasty, published by Thieme Verlag, 2007, pp. 91-99. 19. Petinaki E, Malizos KN. “Bacterial Ecosystem of the Upper Extremity” In: K.N. Malizos & P.N. Soucacos (eds), Infections of the Hand and Upper Limb, FESSH, Athens: Paschalidis Medical Editions, 2007, pp.19-23. 20. Malizos KN, Hantes M, Paridis D, Moraitis T, Karachalios T, Roidis N. “Reconstruction of skeletal defects of the upper limb with vascularized bone grafts” In: K.N. Malizos, P.N. Soucacos (eds.), Infections of the Hand and Upper Limb. Athens, Greece: Paschalidis Medical editions, 2007, pp. 322-331. 21. Malizos KN, Bargiotas K, Karachalios T, Roidis N. “Septic Non-Unions and Osteomyelitis in the Upper Limb Managed with Distraction Osteogenesis” In: K.N. Malizos & P.N. Soucacos (eds), Infections of the Hand and Upper Limb, FESSH, Athens: Paschalidis Medical Editions, 2007, pp. 317-321. 22. Varitimidis SE, Dailiana ZH, Rigopoulos N, Maniatis A, Malizos KN. “Staphylococcal infections of the soft tissues in the upper extremity” In: K.N. Malizos & P.N. Soucacos (eds), Infections of the Hand and Upper Limb, FESSH, Athens: Paschalidis Medical Editions, 2007, pp. 161-166. 23. Dailiana ZH, Rigopoulos N, Varitimidis SE, Malizos KN. “Deep space infections of the Hand and Wrist” In: K.N. Malizos & P.N. Soucacos (eds), Infections of the Hand and Upper Limb, FESSH, Athens: Paschalidis Medical Editions, 2007, pp. 143-152. 55 24. Malizos K, Papatheodorou L, Varitimidis S. “Specific issues of antithrombotic prophylaxis in Orthopaedic Surgery” In: Gerotziafas (ed.), Guidelines for the Prophylaxis and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism, Hellenic Committee for the Prophylaxis of the Venour Thromboembolism, 2008. 25. Koumpoyiannis SD, Aravas N, Varitimidis SE, Houstis EN, Bagiatis V, Malizos KN “Significance of size and location of the lesion for prognosis of collapse of osteonecrosis of the femoral head for patients treaded with tantalum rod” In: A. Charalambopoulos, D. I. Fotiadis, D. Polyzos (eds), Advanced Topics in Scattering Theory and Biomedical Engineering, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd, 2010. 26. Malizos KN, Dailiana ZH, Varitimidis SE. “Scaphoid Reconstraction with Pedicled Bone Grafts and Periosteal Flaps” In: J. R. Urbaniak, L. S. Levin, G. H Beaek and P. N. Soucacos (eds), “Hand Surgery Worldwide: International Reconstruction of a Beautiful and Ready Instrument of Mind”, Konstantaras Medical Publications, Athens, Greece, 2011, p. 271-274. 27. Vasilios Protopappas V, Maria Vava M, Konstantinos N. Malizos KN, Demos Polyzos D, Fotiadis D. “Ultrasonic Monitoring of Fracture Healing” In IEEE Trans Ultrason Ferroelectr Freq Control. 2008;55(6):1243-55 28. Malizos KN & Papatheodorou LK. “New Trends in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head” In: G. Bentley (ed), European Instructional Lectures 12, EFORT 2012, Berlin, Germany, pp. 149-161. E. BOOKS 56 1. K.N. Malizos (ed.)(2003). Reconstructive Microsurgery. Georgetown, TX: Landes Bioscience. ΙSBN 1-57059-650-6 2. K.N. Malizos & P.N. Soucacos (eds.)(2007). “Infections of the Hand and Upper Limb”. Instructional Course Book on Infections of the Hand and Upper Limb, FESSH, Paschalides, 2007. ISBN 978-960-399-593-7 3. Malizos K.N. & Boukouvala V.I, (eds.) (2009). "Acts of the Decade 1998-2008". Athens: Paschalides. ISBN 978-960-399-888-4. PATENTS Two (2) International E.U., U.S.A. 1. Thettalos: An external fixation system for fracture management in long bones 2. U-Heal: Method and System for the Enhancement and Monitoring of the Healing Process of Bones FUNDING 26 Fundings from the EU and the USA. Total amount 1.158.412,00 € 57