- MD Title
- Orthopaedic Surgery - Arthroscopy Specialization
- English, Greek, German Languages
Short Bio
Dr. Christos Koukos is an orthopedic surgeon with substantial international experience, having worked in both Germany and Greece. He is one of only two surgeons in the world performing a globally innovative arthroscopic technique for treating posterolateral elbow instability, with over 600 personal surgical cases in Germany and currently the only specialist in Greece for this procedure.
About the Doctor
Dr. Koukos currently practices at the Sports Trauma clinic in Greece. A native Greek speaker, he also communicates fluently in English. He is distinguished for introducing and mastering minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for elbow ligament reconstruction, offering definitive treatment options with excellent success rates.
Accreditations
- Accredited as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy
- Completed clinical appointments and advanced training at high-profile hospitals, including St. Josef Hospital Wuppertal, EVK Mettmann, and Sports Clinic Duisburg in Germany
- Recognized national and international presenter at orthopaedic conferences, such as the Orthopaedic Society of Macedonia-Thrace and German Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma Congress
Training & Experience
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Specialised AGA- certified Shoulder Arthroscopist
- Specialised AGA- certified Elbow Arthroscopist
- AGA- Certified Arthroscopist
- Spezielle orthopädische Chirurgie
- Spezielle Unfallchirurgie
- ATLS Provider
- Head of special surgery Department St. Josef Hospital Germany
Certifications
- 10.2022: ESSKA- ESA Committee Membership
- 08.2022: AGA- Instructor
- 11.2021: Member of the Shoulder and Elbow Committee SICOT (International Society of Orthopedic surgery and Traumatology)
- 07.2021: Specialised AGA Elbow Arthroscopist Certification
- 06.2021: Editorial- Board of ‘‘Orthopaedic principles‘‘ orthopedic Platform
- 04.2021: Subspecialty‘‘ Spezielle Unfallchirurgie‘‘ (Fellowship Examination of German Medical Council)
- 04.2021: ATLS- Certification
- 01.2021: Specialised AGA Shoulder Arthroscopist- Certification
- 12.2020: Mentor- Paid consultant in Elbow Surgery for Depuy Mitek and Reference Centre for Elbow and Shoulder Surgery
- 05.2017: Subspecialty in Orthopaedic Surgery “Spezielle orthopädische Chirurgie’’ (Fellowship Examination of the German Medical Council)
- 04.2017: AGA- Certification
- 11.2014: Specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (Facharzt für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie) Examination of the German Medical Council
Specialization
- Arthroscopic and minimally invasive orthopedic surgery
- Ligament reconstruction of the elbow (particularly for posterolateral instability)
- Sports traumatology and advanced procedures for joint injuries
Research Interests
- Development and refinement of arthroscopic techniques
- Biomechanics and clinical application of ligament reconstructions
- Innovative surgical procedures for sports-related orthopaedic injuries
Awards & Honors
Dr. Koukos has been invited as a speaker and received distinctions at numerous medical congresses in Greece and Europe for his clinical contributions to sports traumatology and elbow instability surgery.
Affiliations
Sports Trauma Clinic, Greece
FAQ
1. What is Dr. Koukos’s primary surgical focus?
Arthroscopic surgery for sports traumatology, with expertise in elbow ligament reconstruction.
2. Where did Dr. Koukos train?
He trained in leading orthopedic centers in Germany and Greece.
3. What makes his surgical technique unique?
He is one of only two surgeons worldwide performing a globally innovative arthroscopic technique for elbow instability.
4. What types of cases does he often treat?
Sports injuries, ligament tears, joint instability, and complex elbow problems.
5. Has he introduced new surgical techniques to Greece?
Yes, particularly the innovative arthroscopic treatment for posterolateral elbow instability.
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