Andreas Fontalis

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

[Bone & Joint Open @BoneJointOpen]

"This study adds to the evidence that static planning, which does not account for change in pelvic movement, is associated with higher rates of reoperation and dislocation in total hip arthroplasty".

#Robotics #TotalHipArthroplasty @bjjeditor @AFontalis

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[Bone & Joint Open @BoneJointOpen]

"Although the long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness are still being investigated, the use of robotic techniques in joint arthroplasty is on the rise".

#Arthroplasty #Robotics #ClinicalTrials @bjjeditor @AFontalis

https://t.co/0xsGDAZ9dT

[The Bone & Joint Journal @BoneJointJ]

Robotic arm-assisted surgery offers a safe and reproducible technique for revising failed unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to total knee arthroplasty.

#RoboticAssistedSurgery #UKA #TKA #KneeArthroplasty @AFontalis @MrAhmedmagan @bjjeditor

https://t.co/cV4JUXtxCP

[Antonia Chen @DrAntoniaChen]

Can’t wait to see you all at @AAHKS !

[AAHKS @AAHKS]

Joint replacements are important, life changing procedures that we need to protect. Help us in maintaining access to them - take action today https://t.co/k4G7M2d3qG

[Bone & Joint Research @BoneJointRes]

"Recent advances in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of periprosthetic joint infections offer promising avenues to improving patient outcomes".

#BJR #Infection #Surgery #Arthroplasty #FOAMed @UCLDivofSurgery @uclh @AFontalis @bjjeditor

https://t.co/wO2pMi4Lws

[Prof Fares Haddad @bjjeditor]

"Bone cement has been a cornerstone of arthroplasty for more than six decades...".

Read our editorial on this topic in #BJJ now!

#BoneCement #Arthroplasty #Orthopedics #Surgery #JointReplacement

https://t.co/tYWqVoyOXM

[The Bone & Joint Journal @BoneJointJ]

The incidence of ACL injuries in skeletally immature patients is rising, & poses a unique challenge due to developmental considerations that must be made when deciding on treatment.

#ACL #Injury #ACLInjury @drfrank0by @AFontalis @dalrympleja @bjjeditor

https://t.co/ylYaKvfq0Q

[The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club @PottRotation]

Andreas Fontalis (ST5), Apoorva Khajuria (ST7), Sandeep Nayar (ST8) presenting their research work at the 52nd Percivall Pott ASM.

[The Bone & Joint Journal @BoneJointJ]

Menstrual hormones are partly responsible for the increased risk of musculoskeletal sports injuries in female athletes. It's important for doctors, athletes & coaches to familiarize themselves with this association.

#MenstrualCycle @AFontalis @bjjeditor

https://t.co/masw6E3ImF

[British Journal of Hospital Medicine(BJHM) @BJHMoffice]

📣Editorial Sharing: Volume 86, Issue 7

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

👩‍🔬Andreas Fontalis, @AFontalis

💡Full Text: https://t.co/pHxDD4u6Xk

#opioids #AI #orthopaedics

[The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club @PottRotation]

The 52nd Percivall Pott Annual Scientific Meeting promises an unforgettable day, with an inspiring panel of guests and lively discussions.

As always, dinner follows! An evening of fantastic food, conversation, and laughter.

Secure your tickets 🎟️ !

https://t.co/hbqttOGKgW

[The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club @PottRotation]

🔬 Save the Date!

📅 Friday 14th November 2025
Join us for the 52nd Percivall Pott Annual Scientific Meeting — a day dedicated to cutting-edge research, expert speakers, and surgical innovation.

🎟️ Tickets & full programme coming soon – stay tuned!

@pramodachan

[Andreas Fontalis @AFontalis]

@DrNickColyvas @PottRotation @SandeepNayar1 @orthotrauma @pramodachan Truly humbled by your kind words @DrNickColyvas! Truly means a lot and we learned even more from you and the team! Grateful for everything

[Andreas Fontalis @AFontalis]

Thank you so much again Prof @DrNickColyvas! It was an absolute privilege to spend time at UCSF. Grateful for the warm welcome, everything we learned and the friendship formed along the way! Really looking forward to building on this collaboration!

[Nicholas Colyvas MD @DrNickColyvas]

Thank you Andreas ! A pleasure to host you and Sandeep. Looking forward to continued collaboration and friendship

[Andreas Fontalis @AFontalis]

What an incredible week! Genuinely grateful for the opportunity! @DrNickColyvas @pramodachan @PottRotation @UCSFOrthosurg @SandeepNayar1

[The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club @PottRotation]

We’re proud of our registrars @AFontalis & @SandeepNayar1 who represented the Percivall Pott Rotation at @orthotrauma.
Thanks to @DrNickColyvas & team for the warm welcome and to @pramodachan for supporting this partnership. Looking forward to hosting UCSF in London soon!

[Bone & Joint Open @BoneJointOpen]

This is the first study to evaluate the health-economic burden of periprosthetic joint infections in Europe of primary arthroplasties of the hip & knee performed in 2019, revealing a substantial impact on healthcare systems.

#BJO #Infection #Healthcare

https://t.co/mLHFBDGx4J

[Bone & Joint Research @BoneJointRes]

AI is showing promise as a useful tool in healthcare research and data science, including all aspects of patient care pathways.

#ArtificialIntelligence #OrthoTwitter #Healthcare @AFontalis @bjjeditor

https://t.co/N9NsAS5kZx

[The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club @PottRotation]

Percivall Pott ST3 T&O Interview Course is now open for registration.

— 1:1 Interview with consultants & registrars, with detailed feedback.
— Expert panel offering insights and tips.
— In depth lectures on key topics to help you prepare.

Limited spaces available – book now!

[Bone & Joint Research @BoneJointRes]

By harmonizing cutting-edge research with practical clinical applications, we can move closer to minimizing the burden of periprosthetic joint infection

#BJR #PJI #Orthopedics @UCLDivofSurgery @uclh @AFontalis @bjjeditor

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