# www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com



## Pages


- [Meniscal Tears](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/meniscal-tears): Meniscal tears - Symptoms of meniscus rupture (injury) - Medical treatment - Conservative Treatment - Surgical Treatment - Dr Antonis Theodoridis Orthopedic Traumatologist, Athens, Greece and Nicosia (Cyprus)

- [Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/anterior-cruciate-ligament): The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four largest ligaments in the knee. Types of injury, symptoms, rehabilitation, treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament. Dr Antonis Theodoridis, Athens, Greece and Nicosia (Cyprus)

- [Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/posterior-cruciate-ligament): The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee. Types of injuries, symptoms, treatment of the posterior cruciate ligament. Dr A Theodorides Knee Surgeon, Athens, Greece and Nicosia Cyprus

- [Current Positions](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/current-position): Dr Theodorides is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Traumatologist at the Medical Center of Athens, Greece and a research associate at the American Medical Center, in Nicosia, Cyprus

- [Iliotibial Band Syndrome](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/iliotibial-band-friction-syndrome): Iliotibial Band Syndrome is a common, non-traumatic, knee overuse syndrome. Symptoms: pain in the outer (outer) side of the knee around the outer femoral condyle. Treatment - Dr Anthony Theodorides, Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus

- [Employment History](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/employment-history): Employment History of Dr Anthony Theodorides after obtaining a specialty in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

- [Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (UKR)](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/unicompartmental-replacement): What is a UKR? Indications, Contraindications - Advantages of single-compartment arthroplasty over total knee arthroplasty. Dr Antonis Theodoridis Knee Surgeon Specialist, based in Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Revision ACL Reconstruction](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/revision-acl-reconstruction): Causes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction failure, diagnostic examination, postoperative rehabilitation. Dr. Antonis A. Theodoridis, Orthopedic Knee Surgeon based in Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [About](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/about-dr-a-theodorides): Orthopedist Dr Anthony Theodorides is an Orthopedic Knee Surgeon Traumatologist based in Marousi, Athens and Nicosia (Cyprus) - specialized and trained in knee and sports injuries at internationally renowned University Hospitals in the United Kingdom. Born and studied in London.

- [Media](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/video-interviews): Dr. Theodorides has given many interviews to state and private channels.

- [ACL Graft Options](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/acl-graft-options): The various options for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are autografts, ie tissue from the patient's body (posterior femoral tendon, patellar tendon, quadriceps tendon), allografts (Achilles tendon, anterior tibial tendon) and synthetic grafts | Dr A. Theodorides Athens, Greece.

- [Patellofemoral Joint Replacement](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/patellofemoral-joint-replacement): Patellofemoral joint replacement (arthroplasty) is a type of partial knee replacement used to replace the worn out (arthritic) patellofemoral compartment of the knee. Dr Antonis Theodoridis Orthopedic Knee Specialist Surgeon based in Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Courses & Conferences](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/courses): Participation in Conferences and Postgraduate Seminars for Knee Arthroplasty, Knee Surgery, Trauma Courses, Orthopaedics

- [Knee Arthritis](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/knee-arthritis): Arthritis - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - There are two main types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis (most common) and Inflammatory Rheumatoid Arthritis - Dr A. Theodorides, Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Expertise](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/expertise): Sports knee injuries, ACL reconstruction (adult and paediatric), Lateral extraarticular tenodesis, Revision ACL reconstruction, MCL, PCL, and PLC repair and reconstructions, Multiligament knee injuries, Patella and quadriceps tendinopathies, Meniscal repair and more.

- [Knee Realignment Osteotomies](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/knee-realignment-osteotomies): Rearrangement osteotomy is a procedure that involves deliberately breaking the bone, aligning and fixing it in place with metal materials (usually metal plate and screws). Knee surgery in Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Presentations](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/presentations): International Conferences for knee diseases - Lectures by Dr Antonis Theodoridis on knee arthroplasty, cruciate ligament rupture, meniscus injury, knee arthritis

- [Home](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/): Orthopaedic doctors in Athens - Dr Theodorides is a UK trained Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics knee surgeon specialising in Sports Knee Injuries. He is a Consultant Orthopedic surgeon at Athens Medical Centre in Athens, Greece and at American Medical Centre in Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Prizes and Awards](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/prizes): Masters Orthopaedic Engineering, Distinctions and Awards in Knee Arthroplasty

- [Total Knee Replacement (TKR)](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/total-knee-replacement-tkr): What is a TKR? The total replacement of the knee (arthroplasty) includes the removal of a thin layer of the arthritic (worn) articular surface of the femur and tibia and its replacement with metal which is fixed in place with special bone cement - Dr Antonis A. Theodoridis, Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Testimonials](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/testimonials): Testimonials and Evaluations - Read what some of the patients have said about the Orthopedic Knee Surgeon and Traumatologist Dr. Antonis Theodoridis.

- [Blog](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog): Articles on Avoiding Sports Injuries, Osteoporosis, Anatomy and Bone Function, Joints, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Vitamin D, and other topics for good health.

- [Treatment of Meniscal Tears](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/treatment-of-meniscal-tears): Treatment of Meniscal Tears - Arthroscopic meniscus suture, meniscus repair, meniscus transplant surgery, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy - Dr Antonis A. Theodoridis Orthopedic Knee Surgeon - Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus

- [Lateral Extraarticular Tenodesis (LET)](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/Lateral-extraarticular-Tenodesis): New modified extra-articular stretching surgeries significantly contribute to the improvement of rotational stability - arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament repair - Dr Antonis Theodoridis Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon Specialist, Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Publications](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/publications): Dr Theodorides has published in numerous peer reviewed journals including novel ways of mobilising stem cells within the knee in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. His research has been presented in various international meetings.

- [Baker’s Cyst](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/bakers-cyst): Baker’s cyst (also called popliteal cyst) is a fluid filled swelling at the back of the knee. Diagnostic Tests, Treatment - Dr Antonis Theodoridis, Orthopaedic Surgeon Traumatologist based in Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Meniscal Cyst](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/meniscal-cyst): A meniscal cyst is a localized collection of synovial fluid inside or next to the meniscus. Knee Arthroscopy, Meniscus Cyst Treatment - Dr Antonis Theodoridis - Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus

- [ACL Injury in Children](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/acl-injury-in-children): Diagnosis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture in children - Concomitant injuries - Treatment - Rehabilitation - Dr Antonis Theodoridis Athens, Greece and Nicosia (Cyprus)

- [Introduction to the Knee Joint](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/introduction-to-the-knee-joint): Knee Anatomy - Knee and Knee Joint - Knee Articular Cartilage - Meniscus - Ligaments Around the Knee - Muscles and Tendons Around the Knee - Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) - Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

- [Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/acl-reconstruction): The main goal of the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is to restore the stability of the knee, which allows a return to exercise and reduces the risk of subsequent arthritis - Surgical rehabilitation, Treatment - Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Lower Limb Malalignment](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/lower-limb-malalignment): Consequences of lower limb malalignment, what are the causes of limb malalignment, symptoms, treatment options. Dr A. Theodorides, Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Bursitis](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/bursitis): Knee bursitis is an inflammation of a sac filled with fluid that forms the serous sac. Any of the 13 serous pockets around the knee can become inflamed and cause pain. Treatment - Dr Antonis Theodoridis, Athens, Greece and Nicosia (Cyprus).

- [Synovial Plica Syndrome](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/synovial-plica-syndrome): Plica syndrome occurs when the otherwise normal asymptomatic membranous aspect becomes painful and can impede knee function - Symptoms and Treatment. Dr Antonis A. Theodoridis, based in Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [The Impact of Obesity on Knee Arthritis](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/importance-of-weight-loss-and-knee-arthritis): Obesity is the strongest predictor of knee osteoarthritis. Symptoms and Treatment - Dr Anthony A. Theodorides Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Lower Limb Injury Prevention Programme](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/lower-limb-injury-prevention-programme): Lower Limb Sports Injuries - Prevention of Athlete Injuries, Rehabilitation Exercises. Dr Antonis Theodoridis Orthopaedic Surgeon Traumatologist based in Athens, Greece and Nicosia (Cyprus).

- [Contact Us](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/contact): Orthopedic Surgeon Specialist in Knee and Sports Injuries - Athens Medical Center
Marousi, Athens, Greece

- [ACL Injury Prevention Programme](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/acl-injury-prevention-programme): Prevention of anterior cruciate ligament injuries, methods of injury prevention - Dr Antonis A. Theodoridis, Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Cyprus.

- [Clinics](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/clinics): Orthopaedic doctors in Athens - Dr Antonis Theodoridis receives patients to his Clinic in Marousi and Ampelokipoi Athens center, Greece and to his Clinic in Nicosia, Cyprus.


## Blog Posts


- [De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/de-quervains-tenosynovitis)

- [Cubital Tunnel Syndrome](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/cubital-tunnel-syndrome)

- [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/carpal-tunnel-syndrome)

- [Tennis Elbow](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/tennis-elbow)

- [Repetitive Strain Injury](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/repetitive-strain-injury)

- [Sailing Injuries](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/sailing-injuries)

- [Vitamin D – The Unappreciated Vitamin](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/vitamin-d-the-unappreciated-vitamin)

- [Osteoporosis - Diagnosis and Treatment](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/osteoporosis)

- [All About Muscles, Tendons and Ligaments](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/all-about-muscles-tendons-ligaments)

- [How to Best Invest in your Bones](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/how-to-best-invest-in-your-bones)

- [Influence of Gender on Risk of Sports Injuries](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/influence-of-gender-on-risk-of-sports-injuries)

- [The Benefits and Risks of Exercise in Women](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/the-benefits-and-risks-of-exercise-in-women)

- [Female Athlete Triad - Symptoms and Treatment](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/female-athlete-triad)

- [Joints and Movement](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/bold/joints-and-movement)

- [Bone Anatomy and Function](https://www.theodorideskneesurgeon.com/blog/bone-anatomy-and-function)