Mr Ioannis Aktselis

Mr Ioannis Aktselis is a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in Foot and Ankle Surgery and Lower Limb Reconstruction. He was appointed to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in 2018.

Mr Aktselis has completed his Trauma and Orthopaedic Training in Athens, Greece and subsequently in the UK. He has gained his subspecialty training after completion of a Trauma Fellowship at Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham and a Foot and Ankle and Limb Reconstruction Fellowship in Bristol Royal Infirmary. Mr Aktselis has also undertaken a travelling Foot and Ankle and Limb Reconstruction Fellowship to Tampa General Hospital in Florida to visit Dr Roy Sanders, a pioneer in foot and ankle surgery.

Mr Aktselis has a strong academic background having completed an MSc in Health Management and a PhD with distinction in the surgical management of hip fractures.

His scientific articles in peer reviewed journals have achieved more than 350 citations and he has presented in National and International Orthopaedic Conferences. His strong interest in teaching and training has been acknowledged as he has been awarded the Trainer of the Month in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and he has been the recipient of a Care Award for his compassionate care towards his patients. Mr Aktselis has been appointed as the Major Trauma Lead for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

His aim is to provide the best clinical care with an evidence-based approach to all aspects of foot and ankle surgery.

Professional Memberships

• General Medical Council
• Royal College of Surgeons of England
• British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
• European Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
• Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Clinical Interests

• Foot Pain
• Ankle Pain
• Ankle arthritis
• Foot arthritis
• Sports related injuries
• Bunion correction
• Lesser toes deformity correction
• Ankle ligament reconstruction
• Achilles tendon disorders
• Ankle instability
• Arthroscopic procedures
• Morton’s neuroma
• Diagnostic Injections
• Therapeutic Injections
• Foot and Ankle Deformity correction
• Midfoot pain
• Forefoot pain
• Ingrown toe nails
• Foot and Ankle Trauma
• Paediatric Foot and Ankle conditions

Current NHS and /or University Posts

• Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Research Interests

• Foot and Ankle Trauma
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Sports injuries

Press & Publications

• "An evolution in the management of fractures of the ankle: safety and efficacy of posteromedial approach for Haraguchi type 2 posterior malleolar fractures" Bali N, Aktselis I, Ramasamy A, Mitchell S, Fenton P. Bone Joint J. 2017 Nov;99-B(11):1496-1501
• Percutaneous fixation and bone grafting of Paediatrics scaphoid non-unions". Saeed M, Aktselis I, Goddard N. The Internet Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015, Volume 23, Number 1
• "Reduction and stabilization of acute, displaced supracondylar fractures in distal humerus using the Sauvé-Kapandji technique."Saeed M, Aktselis I, Mann HA, Kumar KHS, Goddard N. Eur Orthop Traumatol, 6(3), 261-266
• "Radial Head Fractures – An Instructional Review Of Current Concepts Of Management." Aktselis I, Saeed M, Ahrens P, Atkinson H, Gadikoppula S, Ravikumar R, Kurer M, Trakru S. The Internet Journal of Orthopedic Surgery, 2014, Volume 22, Number 1
• "Prospective randomised controlled trial of an intramedullary nail versus a sliding hip screw for intertrochanteric fractures of the femur." Aktselis I, Kokoroghiannis C, Fragkomichalos E, Koundis G, Deligeorgis A, Daskalakis E, Vlamis J, Papaioannou N. Int Orthop, 2014,38(1):155-161. PMID: 24318319
• "Evolving concepts of stability and intramedullary fixation of intertrochanteric fractures - A review."  Kokoroghiannis C, Aktselis I,  Deligeorgis A, Fragomichalos E, Papadimas D, Papadas I. Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 2012;43(6):686-693
  PMID: 21752370
• "Intramedullary nailing of trochanteric fractures-Operative technical tips." Aktselis I, Papadimas D, Fragkomichalos E, Deligeorgis A, Kokoroghiannis C. Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 2012;43(6):961-965. PMID: 21899837
• "Intramedullary nailing of trochanteric fractures-Operative technical tips." Aktselis I, Papadimas D, Fragkomichalos E, Deligeorgis A, Kokoroghiannis C. Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 2012;43(6):961-965. PMID: 21899837
• "Is sliding favourable in Gamma nailing? (a biomechanical study)." Kalabokis A, Kokoroghiannis C, Deligeorgis A, Magnissalis E, Aktselis I, Karagiannis S. J Bone Joint Surg Br 2011 vol.93-B no.SUPP III363.
  
• "Unusual insidious spinal accessory nerve palsy: a case report." Charopoulos IN, Hadjinicolaou N, Aktselis I, Lyritis G, Papaioannou N,  Kokoroghiannis C, Journal of Medical Case Reports 2010;4:158