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Office
12606 West Houston Center Blvd
Suite 350
Houston, TX 77082Phone+1 281-496-2482Fax+1 281-497-8889
Summary
- Dr. Niki Carayannopoulos is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma/acute injury and reconstructive surgery in the pediatric and adult population. She also has over a decade of experience with minimally invasive surgery including arthroscopy of the upper and lower extremity and endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. Her knowledge and expertise led to her selection (through a peer-reviewed process) as a prestigious AO Trauma faculty that helps teach residents and practicing orthopedic surgeons about state-of-the-art surgical techniques both nationally and internationally. In addition to her technical and educational expertise as a physician, Dr. Carayannopoulos is a published researcher with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and has given many regional and national presentations. She also has participated in research funded by the Department of Defense addressing the management/treatment of long bone defects.
Areas of Expertise
Acute Fractures of the Upper and Lower Extremities
Fracture Malunion and Nonunion
Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Upper and Lower Extremity including Arthroscopy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Arthroplasty
Education & Training
- Duke University HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2010 - 2011
- AO International Fellowship in Hannover, GermanyFellowship, Trauma Fellowship, 2010 - 2010
- University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2010
- Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State License 2006 - 2026
- NC State License 2010 - 2012
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors Texas Monthly, 2018
- Top Doctors The International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2012, 2016, 2018
- Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars Texas Monthly Magazine, 2015-2017
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsPyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis Caused by Shewanella algaeErin C. Fluke, Nikoletta L. Carayannopoulos, Ronald W. Lindsey
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2016-07-01 - 119 citationsArthroscopically detected intra-articular lesions associated with acute ankle fractures.Nikoletta M. Leontaritis, Lauren Hinojosa, Vinod K. Panchbhavi
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2009-02-01 - 2 citationsRelationship Between Ulnar Variance, Cortical Bone Density, and Load to Failure in the Distal Radius at the Typical Site of Fracture InitiationDanielle J. Casagrande, Randal P. Morris, Nikoletta L. Carayannopoulos, William L. Buford
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2016-12-01
Press Mentions
- Black Tie and BootsOctober 29th, 2016
- Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Celebrated at Heart Association’s 20th Anniversary GalaSeptember 27th, 2016
- Black Tie and BootsJuly 27th, 2015
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Southern Orthopedic AssociationBourd of Councilors State Representative for Texas
Other Languages
- Greek, Spanish
External Links
- West Houston Orthopedics websitehttp://www.WHOrthopedics.com
- Love in the Lab Press mention ABC Newshttps://www.utmb.edu/impact-archive/archive/article.aspx?IAID=980
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