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Andreas Fontalis @AFontalis

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

Joined December 2018
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
Prof Fares Haddad@bjjeditor
Mar 24
"Bone cement has been a cornerstone of arthroplasty for more than six decades...". Read our editorial on this topic in #BJJ now! #BoneCement #Arthroplasty #Orthopedics #Surgery #JointReplacement boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/…

The Bone & Joint Journal@BoneJointJ
Mar 23
While most contemporary cement types have comparable revision rates, five were associated with a significantly higher rate of revision. Outcome monitoring for bone cement warrants scrutiny just like implant components. #BoneCement #Orthopedics ow.ly/Ni1t50YxFWu
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
The Bone & Joint Journal@BoneJointJ
Jan 12
The incidence of ACL injuries in skeletally immature patients is rising, & poses a unique challenge due to developmental considerations that must be made when deciding on treatment. #ACL #Injury #ACLInjury @drfrank0by @AFontalis @dalrympleja @bjjeditor ow.ly/X3oO50XTpw8
Figure depicting the transphyseal technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Image modified with permission courtesy of Complete Anatomy, Elsevier. EL, epiphyseal line; FCL, fibular collateral ligament; Gr, graft; LM, lateral meniscus; MCL, medial collateral ligament; MM, medial meniscus; PCL, posterior cruciate ligament.

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

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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club@PottRotation
14 Nov 2025
Andreas Fontalis (ST5), Apoorva Khajuria (ST7), Sandeep Nayar (ST8) presenting their research work at the 52nd Percivall Pott ASM.
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
The Bone & Joint Journal@BoneJointJ
22 Oct 2025
Menstrual hormones are partly responsible for the increased risk of musculoskeletal sports injuries in female athletes. It's important for doctors, athletes & coaches to familiarize themselves with this association. #MenstrualCycle @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/3C6m50XfEZp
A scheme of the hormonal fluctuations in the physiological menstrual cycle.

ALT A scheme of the hormonal fluctuations in the physiological menstrual cycle.
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
British Journal of Hospital Medicine(BJHM)@BJHMoffice
5 Aug 2025
📣Editorial Sharing: Volume 86, Issue 7 🧾Mitigating Opioid Dependence in Orthopaedic Surgery: Current Strategies and Future Directions 👩‍🔬Andreas Fontalis, @AFontalis 💡Full Text: magonlinelibrary.com/doi/ful… #opioids #AI #orthopaedics

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

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

magonlinelibrary.com
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club@PottRotation
21 Jul 2025
The 52nd Percivall Pott Annual Scientific Meeting promises an unforgettable day, with an inspiring panel of guests and lively discussions. As always, dinner follows! An evening of fantastic food, conversation, and laughter. Secure your tickets 🎟️ ! pottrotation.co.uk
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club@PottRotation
13 Jul 2025
🔬 Save the Date! 📅 Friday 14th November 2025 Join us for the 52nd Percivall Pott Annual Scientific Meeting — a day dedicated to cutting-edge research, expert speakers, and surgical innovation. 🎟️ Tickets & full programme coming soon – stay tuned! @pramodachan
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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
4 May 2025
Thank you Andreas ! A pleasure to host you and Sandeep. Looking forward to continued collaboration and friendship
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What an incredible week! Genuinely grateful for the opportunity! @DrNickColyvas @pramodachan @PottRotation @UCSFOrthosurg @SandeepNayar1
The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club@PottRotation
4 May 2025
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!
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
Bone & Joint Open@BoneJointOpen
7 Apr 2025
This is the first study to evaluate the health-economic burden of periprosthetic joint infections in Europe of primary arthroplasties of the hip & knee performed in 2019, revealing a substantial impact on healthcare systems. #BJO #Infection #Healthcare ow.ly/mNp150Vo95T
Bone & Joint Open. Abstract text for article titled 'The health-economic burden of hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections in Europe'.

ALT Bone & Joint Open. Abstract text for article titled 'The health-economic burden of hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections in Europe'.
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
Bone & Joint Research@BoneJointRes
11 Feb 2025
AI is showing promise as a useful tool in healthcare research and data science, including all aspects of patient care pathways. #ArtificialIntelligence #OrthoTwitter #Healthcare @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/ecoF50UVObB
Image depicts key artificial intelligence applications in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; NLP, natural language processing.

ALT Image depicts key artificial intelligence applications in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; NLP, natural language processing.
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
The Percivall Pott Orthopaedic Club@PottRotation
28 Jan 2025
Percivall Pott ST3 T&O Interview Course is now open for registration. — 1:1 Interview with consultants & registrars, with detailed feedback. — Expert panel offering insights and tips. — In depth lectures on key topics to help you prepare. Limited spaces available – book now!
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
Bone & Joint Research@BoneJointRes
22 Jan 2025
By harmonizing cutting-edge research with practical clinical applications, we can move closer to minimizing the burden of periprosthetic joint infection #BJR #PJI #Orthopedics @UCLDivofSurgery @uclh @AFontalis @bjjeditor ow.ly/8p6s50UK9mV
First page of the editorial entitled "Periprosthetic joint infections: navigating innovations and potential translation"

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

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

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

ALT OrthoAdvent. Most popular...Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: risk factors and strategies for prevention. Mancino et al. Bone Jt Open. 2024;5(2):94-100. Bone & Joint Open. Image of House with number 15 and lights.
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
Bone & Joint Open@BoneJointOpen
10 Dec 2024
This study indicates that medial meniscus repair & to a lesser extent lateral meniscal repair, combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), were linked to lower PROMs compared to isolated ACLR at two years postoperatively. #BJO #Knee ow.ly/rzro50Uobit
Bone & Joint Open. Abstract text for article titled 'The impact of concomitant meniscal surgery on the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction'.

ALT Bone & Joint Open. Abstract text for article titled 'The impact of concomitant meniscal surgery on the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction'.
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
The Bone & Joint Journal@BoneJointJ
9 Dec 2024
This annotation aims to elucidate the advancements, challenges, and potential future directions in the application of debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention for periprosthetic joint infection management. #BJJ @AFontalis @DrSkyOne @bjjeditor ow.ly/z17L50UfMJi
The Bone & Joint Journal. Abstract extract for article titled 'Optimizing debridement and implant retention in acute periprosthetic joint infections'.

ALT The Bone & Joint Journal. Abstract extract for article titled 'Optimizing debridement and implant retention in acute periprosthetic joint infections'.
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Delighted to share our latest publication in the @BoneJointJ! Very grateful to have contributed alongside amazing mentors and collaborators!
The Bone & Joint Journal@BoneJointJ
29 Nov 2024
🔍 CONTEMPORARY INSIGHTS INTO SPINOPELVIC MECHANICS 🦴 #BJJ #Spine #Hip #Research #Arthroplasty @AFontalis @bjjeditor @DrDanBuchalter @orthofabioman @DrPeterSculco @HipSurgeryNYC @HSpecialSurgery @uclh ow.ly/t0AU50UgG01
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Andreas Fontalis retweeted
The Bone & Joint Journal@BoneJointJ
29 Nov 2024
🔍 CONTEMPORARY INSIGHTS INTO SPINOPELVIC MECHANICS 🦴 #BJJ #Spine #Hip #Research #Arthroplasty @AFontalis @bjjeditor @DrDanBuchalter @orthofabioman @DrPeterSculco @HipSurgeryNYC @HSpecialSurgery @uclh ow.ly/t0AU50UgG01
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