Dr. Armpis Spyridon

Qualification and Experience

Dr.Spyridon is an eminent and highly successful  orthopedic surgeon in Greece. He graduated from the  school of medicine , university of  Thessaloniki . He pursued his Post -graduate studies at the University Hospital of Strasbourg (IRCAD-EITS) in knee, elbow and shoulder arthroscopy.He obtained his  specialty in  Orthopedic Surgeon at the KAT Hospital, in Athens. He obtained his  MD diploma from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki .He trained in Sports Injuries in Los Angeles, US.He became a  Sports medicine orthopedic physician for the International Olympic Committee Lausanne. He was previously associated with the Broomfield Hospital, Essex Hospital and Queens Hospital London as Associate Specialist and Consultant in surgical knee and hip arthroplasty and arthroplasty revision. He is the founder of the first ever fast-track day-care Clinic in Greece. The clinic serves  the greatest number of knee and hip arthroplasty incidents in this country.Currently he is the Director of the Fifth Orthopedic Day Care Clinic equipped which is  with digital navigation systems of Metropolitan General

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr.Spyridon is a highly specialized orthopedic surgeon.He specializes in Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel , scaphoid and wrist surgery , ulnar decompression, Knee arthroscopy, Primary Hip and Knee replacement. He is well known in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics. He has attended and presented in various conferences including  at the Academy of the American Surgical Society, in New Orleans, USA. (AAOS) and the Pan-European Orthopedic Surgery Conference in Lisbon (EFORT 2005).He is member of various associations including Member of the Hellenic Society of Extreme Hand & Microsurgery,Member of EFORT (European Federation of Orthopedics & Traumatology),Athlete of the International Olympic Committee (IOC Diploma in Sports Medicine),Member of ELIOS (Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation)

Conditions Treated by Dr Armpis Spyridon

We have listed below the conditions that are treated by Dr. Armpis Spyridon::

• Osteoarthritis (Most Common)
• Erb's Palsy
• Shoulder Inflammation
• Ankle Arthritis
• Hip Osteoarthritis
• Shoulder Pain
• Bone Tumor in the Hip Joint
• Knee Injury
• Meniscus Tear
• Osteonecrosis
• Torn Rotator Cuff
• Brachial Plexus Avulsion
• Ankle Injury or Trauma
• Brachial Plexus Rupture
• Injury or Fracture of the Hip Joint
• Ankle Fracture
• Knee Pain
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia
• Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
• Shoulder Injury
• Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Shoulder Arthritis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Major Fractures
• Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
• Deformed Knees

The conditions resolved by the doctor are related to the musculoskeletal system in adults. Injuries or conditions of the bones, ligaments, joints or tendons are the ones the doctor specialises in. The aptitude of the surgeon, their ability to constantly learn and adapt to newer developments in treatment are also as important as their education, skills and experience.

Signs and Symptoms treatable by Dr Armpis Spyridon

Please find below the signs and symptoms seen when their is an orthopedic injury or condition.:

• Muscles that are so essential to movement and everyday life
• Bones problem
• Ligaments
• Joints problem
• Tendons

It is quite common to have multiple symptoms in a patient suffering from an orthopedic or musculoskeletal condition or issue. Swelling, pain in your muscles and joints are pointers towards a more serious musculoskeletal problem. Further these issues more often than not restrict the range of motion in the affected area.

Operating Hours of Dr Armpis Spyridon

With Sunday being an off day, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm are the operating hours of the doctor. The doctor makes sure that the procedures are completed with a whole degree of skill and efficiency.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Armpis Spyridon

Here is a list of popular procedures performed by Dr. Armpis Spyridon.:

• Meniscus Repair
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
• Total Hip Replacement B/L
• Hip Resurfacing Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
• Shoulder Replacement
• Ankle Fusion Surgery
• Total Knee Replacement B/L

Whether we are talking about dislocated joints, knee pain, back pain or arthritis, it is the orthopedic surgeon who will help get us better and back on our feet. Irrespective of the kind of orthopedic condition whether, acute, degenerative or chronic, an orthopedic surgeon helps you get treated with any of them. Orthopedics has a lot of scope to work within for any medical professional who specialises in this field leading to number of sub specialties in it.

Qualification

• MD diploma: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Specialty at the Trauma Rehabilitation Center KAT Hospital
• Post -graduate studies at the University Hospital of Strasbourg (IRCAD-EITS) in knee, elbow and shoulder arthroscopy

Past Experiences

• Sports medicine orthopedic physician for the International Olympic Committee Lausanne
• Worked in England until 2016 at Broomfield Hospital, Essex Hospital and Queens Hospital London as Associate Specialist and Consultant in surgical knee and hip arthroplasty and arthroplasty revision.