Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to A Tsakonas.
A rare case of an irreducible elbow dislocation is described. We discuss the causes of irreducibility and the treatment options. Intraoperative assessment of joint stability, repair of the lateral collateral ligament and appropriate postoperative management led to an excellent 5-year outcome, obviating the need for an external fixator or a radial head replacement.
A case of neurilemmoma of the median nerve in a child is reported. The rarity, the contribution to the diagnosis of the newer imaging methods, especially MRI, as well as the good prognosis after a careful enucleation of the tumor, are emphasized.
A case of tuberculous trochanteric bursitis in a 40-year old man is reported. The findings of x-rays, echo, bone scanning, CT scan and MRI are shown. After one month of anti-TB therapy the bursa was excised en bloc as well as the lateral part of the trochanter. Then a continuous suction irrigation system was applied for 3 weeks using streptomycin solution. The anti-TB therapy was continued for one year. The patient was asymptomatic with no signs of recurrence 5 years postoperatively.
A case of solitary osteochondroma arising from the spinous process of the C7 vertebra is presented. An early excision of the tumor to avoid complications due to cord compression and malignant transformation is suggested.