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Hip and Knee Arthroplasty - Hands-on Program

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Konstantopouleio General Hospital

Host: 2nd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School and Konstantopouleio General Hospital, Evgenideio Private Clinic owned by the University, Athens, Greece

Main Areas of Interest

Hip Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty and
Adult Reconstruction
Level 3 trauma care ( with no-polytrauma, no spine and no-head injury trauma)
We are a referral center for Periprosthetic Joint Infections.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Techniques You Will Learn

The Department performs a high volume of hip and knee primary, complex primary and revision cases.

Techniques utilised: (HIP) Mini posterior, Anterior, Extended Troxhanteric Osteotomies for revision THA (when necessary). Tumor prostheses when necessary. Subtrochanteric shortening for DDH.

(KNEE): Mechanical and measured functional TKAs (medial pivot).

PJIs: Two stage revisions, special protocols for diagnosis (including NGS) and treatment.

PPFs: Fix or replace

Curriculum

The 2nd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School at the Konstantopouleio General Hospital Nea Ionia, Athens, Greece is a busy facility focusing mainly in arthroplasty and adult reconstruction and level 3 trauma care with no-polytrauma, no spine and no-head injury trauma. We are a referral center for Periprosthetic Joint Infections.

The Department performs a high volume of hip and knee primary, complex primary and revision cases. There are 30 in-patients beds available for Orthopaedic patients. There are 5 standard 8-4pm operating theatres available weekly and trauma is performed after hours. The out-patient department is busy consisting of fracture clinics and specialized Orthopaedic clinics including osteoporosis, arthroplasty, sports medicine, etc.

Objectives of the Training Program at the 2nd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School will be tailored to meet the individual needs of each selected trainee but in general, the main objective is to expose him/her to the full spectrum of arthroplasty and adult reconstruction that are routinely performed. The Fellow will be assigned on a rotating basis to each highly trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.

The Fellow will be expected to attend and actively participate in all Rounds, including Arthroplasty Rounds, Trauma Rounds, Grand Rounds every Wednesday and M-M Rounds. We train >100 medical school students all over the academic year and fellows are welcome to join in. Most of the professors are the US or Canada, trained.

There is a possibility to scrub-in during surgeries pending hospital allowance. The opportunity to participate in the Research Projects (including Multicenter studies on new anticoagulation drugs) of the Department is available and welcome and will be discussed ad hoc with the Fellow. The Fellow is expected to present at least one lecture during his / her tenure. The fun and experience is guaranteed.

The Faculty perform surgeries in Evgenideion Hospital (a private facility owned by the University). Fellows will attend those surgeries as well.

Number of Procedures: Approx 400-500 tkas and THAs per year; 60+ Revisions THA and TKA; 300-400 fractures (mainly hip fxs in elderly pts); 30 knee arthroscopies

Accommodation

Try Airbnb

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
4 weeks	$1,500.00
8 weeks	$2,750.00
12 weeks	$3,750.00

This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.

Who Can Apply

Trained orthopedic surgeons and residents from around the world can apply

Host Details

Host Name: Prof. George Babis

Affiliation: National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Konstantopouleio General Hospital

Address: Athens 157 72, Greece

Website URL: https://babis-hip-knee.com/

Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.

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Onsite/On-Campus Program

Fellowship - Clinical Programs

Greece

Application Review Deadline:

Dec 15th, 2024

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Program Logistics and Administrative Fees

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
4 weeks	$1,500.00
8 weeks	$2,750.00
12 weeks	$3,750.00

Questions and Answers

Commonly asked questions about this program from the host and other attendees.

Before I pay, I need to confirm dates of fellowship to ensure it doesn't clash with other fellowship plans next year.

You have a flexible schedule to work with the host mentor and pick a suitable time for you and the host, but you have to complete the program within the next 18 months from when we connect you to the host mentor.