Manos SkotidisOrthopaedic Surgeon · Hip & Knee
ASI hip replacement · CORI® robotics · Arthroscopy
Porto Rafti · Athens · Metropolitan General
Specialist care for the hip and knee, with scientific precision and personal attention for every patient. Anterior approach (ASI) hip replacement, CORI® robotic knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery, in Porto Rafti and at Metropolitan General, Athens.
Where does it hurt?
Hip or knee pain does not always mean surgery. It means you need the right diagnosis. Pick what sounds like you and see what applies.
Specialties
Two joints carry the full weight of everyday life. Every treatment, with or without surgery, starts from the right diagnosis.
When arthritis or osteonecrosis has worn the joint and pain limits walking and sleep, a total hip replacement renews the worn surfaces. With the anterior ASI approach the joint is reached from the front, between the muscles, without detaching them.
Conditions
In advanced knee arthritis, the replacement is planned around the anatomy of your own knee, with CORI® robotic assistance where it is indicated. For meniscus tears, ACL tears and cartilage damage, arthroscopy offers a minimally invasive option.
Also: Sports injuries · Fractures · Osteoporosis · PRP & biologic treatments
Modern techniques
Technology is a tool. It does not replace surgical experience, clinical judgement and choosing the right treatment.
Knee
CORI® by Smith+Nephew is a robotic assistance system. It builds a 3D model of your knee inside the operating room, so the plan is based on your own anatomy.
Hip
In the ASI approach (Anterior Supine Intermuscular) the joint is reached from the front, through the natural gap between the muscles.
Without surgery
Not every joint needs an operation. In early osteoarthritis and long-standing tendon pain, PRP injections use growth factors from your own blood to reduce pain and improve function.
They are no miracle and they do not suit everyone. That is why we examine first, and then decide whether they are worth it in your case.
All about PRP and biologic treatmentsWhat to expect
Most people put surgery off because they do not know what comes after. Drag the line to see what the road usually looks like after a joint replacement.
Day 1
First steps
You stand and walk a few metres with the physiotherapist and a walker, usually on the same day or the next.
Typical stages only. Timing differs from person to person and your own programme is set by your surgeon.
The surgeon
Manos (Emmanouil) Skotidis is an orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in hip and knee surgery, joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery. He completed his orthopaedic training at Athens General Hospital “G. Gennimatas” and is now a Consultant at the Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Metropolitan General.
He holds an MSc in Applied Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopaedics, is a PhD candidate at the University of Athens and is certified in CORI® robotic knee replacement by Smith+Nephew. He studied medicine at the University of Pécs and holds an MSc from Queen Mary University of London.
My approach starts with a thorough examination and a clear explanation of the diagnosis.
Your route
Call or fill in the form and we book an appointment in Porto Rafti or at Metropolitan General.
A clinical examination, a review of your scans and a clear explanation of what is going on.
Treatment without surgery or an operation, with the benefits and risks of each option explained.
Surgery takes place at Metropolitan General. A recovery programme and regular follow-up come after.
Reviews
He did an excellent job and continuously showed his interest. Now I can walk nearly without help and can go alone where I want.Πολύ καλός γιατρός! Εύστοχος, αναλυτικός, επεξηγηματικός!Εξαιρετικός γιατρός και άνθρωπος. Κατατοπιστικός, καταρτισμένος. Εμπνέει εμπιστοσύνη.Locations
Consultations and follow-up take place at the Porto Rafti clinic, close to everyone living in East Attica. Operations are performed at Metropolitan General in Cholargos, Athens.
Private clinic
Healthio Medicare. Examination, diagnosis and follow-up.
By appointment
Directions on the mapHospital
Knee & Shoulder Clinic. Surgery and appointments.
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Directions on the mapCommon questions
or call +30 694 248 7303
When wear in the joint causes pain that limits everyday life and no longer responds to treatment without surgery: medication, physiotherapy, injections, changes in activity. The decision is made together, based on the examination and X-rays, and not on age alone.
Age alone does not rule you out. What matters is your general health and how much the pain limits you. A full check-up is done before any operation, so the decision is safe for you.
It is a knee replacement performed with robotic assistance. The CORI® system builds a 3D model of your knee during surgery and helps the surgeon place the implant according to the plan. The surgeon operates, not the robot. Read more about CORI®.
The joint is reached from the front, between the muscles, without detaching them from the bone. It does not suit every patient, so the technique is chosen after the examination. Read more about ASI.
You usually stand and take your first steps on the same day or the next. Most everyday activities return within 6 to 12 weeks, and strength keeps improving for months. Timing differs from person to person.
Any tests you already have: X-rays, MRI or CT scans, earlier medical reports. Bring a list of the medication you take as well.
Appointments take place at the clinic in Porto Rafti (Avlakiou 41) and at Metropolitan General in Cholargos, Athens. Operations are performed at Metropolitan General.
Call us on +30 694 248 7303 with your policy details and we will tell you what applies in your case.
Appointments
Call us, or leave your details and we will call you back to find a day and time that suits you.
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+30 694 248 7303