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Our team
MATRIX arthroplasty combines digital planning with technologies that support knee and hip replacement. Dr Stavros Alevrogiannis and his team at METROPOLITAN GENERAL use these tools as part of an individual approach to joint replacement surgery.
Clinical assessment and imaging help the team evaluate whether a patient is suitable for the proposed procedure. Digital modelling, implant planning and information using virtual reality glasses follow this assessment. Preoperative planning is connected to the choice of surgical technology, taking each patient's anatomy, needs and expectations into account. The final decision is made through clinical evaluation and discussion with the surgeon.
MATRIX ARTHROPLASTY
One care pathway, three connected stages
Information before joint replacement should explain the whole care pathway. The MATRIX approach connects preparation, the surgical procedure and recovery monitoring. Each stage addresses different patient questions and provides useful information for the surgical team.
The 3 Core Phases introduce this overall pathway. VR assessment focuses on preoperative planning and patient information, while the surgical process section presents the available technologies. The page on recovery monitoring tools continues the explanation after surgery.
You can begin with the subject that matters most to you and then explore how it connects to the other stages. The website helps you prepare for a discussion with the doctor. The choice of procedure and supporting tools remains individual and is based on clinical assessment.
For contact with the team in Athens, the published details for Cholargos are available on the contact page.
Before meeting the team
What does MATRIX arthroplasty describe?
It describes the connection between digital preparation, surgical technology and postoperative monitoring. The information is organised into three stages to explain the pathway from the first assessment to rehabilitation.
Does technology decide which operation I need?
Digital tools support planning and patient information. A decision about joint replacement requires assessment by an orthopaedic surgeon and a discussion with the patient about their needs, options and expectations.
Where should I start reading?
Start with the 3 Core Phases for an overview. For preparation in more detail, continue to VR planning. Use the team's contact details to discuss questions about your own situation.