Biography - Dr. Christos Koutserimpas

Short Biography

Dr. Christos Koutserimpas is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Affiliated Physician at the Hygeia Diagnostic & Therapeutic Center, as well as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Patras.

He specializes in hip and knee surgery and sports-related injuries, with advanced international training at leading European medical centers. His clinical practice focuses on reconstructive surgery, including joint arthroplasty and arthroscopic procedures, and he is officially certified in the use of robotic systems for joint replacement surgery.

His scientific work includes extensive research in the field of robotic-assisted arthroplasty, the integration of new technologies into clinical practice, and the development of personalized approaches to knee and hip reconstruction. He has actively participated in numerous international conferences and educational programs, contributing to the advancement of modern orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Christos Koutserimpas - Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics

Advanced Training

Clinical and Research Fellowship

Subspecialty Training: Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Injuries

Department: University Orthopaedic Department

Institution: Croix-Rousse University Hospital, Lyon, France

ESSKA–EKA International Robotics Fellowship

Specialized training in robotic-assisted joint arthroplasty, funded by a competitive scholarship from the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA).

Doctoral Thesis (PhD)

Title: Surgical Treatment of Athletic Pubalgia

Institution: Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics

Institution: University of Patras

Teaching and research in the field of orthopaedic surgery.

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hospital: Hygeia Diagnostic & Therapeutic Center, Athens

Specialized in robotic-assisted arthroplasty, hip and knee surgery, and arthroscopic procedures.

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident / Specialist Training

Institution: 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital

Comprehensive training in general orthopaedics and traumatology, with emphasis on joint arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery, and trauma management.

Scientific Societies

Member of International Societies

European Hip Society (EHS)

European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)

European Knee Associates (EKA)

European Association of Clinical Anatomy (EACA)

Editorial Activity

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Editorial Board Member

International peer-reviewed journal in the field of musculoskeletal medicine and research.

Publications

Koutserimpas C, Giovanoulis V, Saffarini M, Bonnin M, Hirschmann MT, Lustig S. The effects of over- and under-stuffing the anterior knee compartment in primary TKA: A systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2025 Sep 11. doi: 10.1002/ksa.70033.
Koutserimpas C, Dretakis K, Veizi E, Arıcan N, Servien E, Batailler C, Lustig S. Comparable outcomes and early revision rates between restricted and unrestricted functional knee positioning in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty for varus deformities ≥10°. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2025 Aug 31. doi: 10.1002/ksa.70055.
Koutserimpas C, Andriollo L, Gregori P, Servien E, Batailler C, Lustig S. Robotic total knee arthroplasty with functional alignment yields comparable outcomes across age and gender groups. J ISAKOS. 2025 Oct;14:100930. doi: 10.1016/j.jisako.2025.100930.
Koutserimpas C, Gregori P, Veizi E, Andriollo L, Servien E, Batailler C, Lustig S. Cementless versus cemented fixation in image-based robotic total knee arthroplasty guided by functional knee positioning principles. SICOT J. 2025;11:32.
Koutserimpas C, Andriollo L, Gregori P, Veizi E, Tandogan R, Lustig S, Dretakis K. Total knee arthroplasty after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with the use of image-based robotic technology and functional alignment. SICOT J. 2025;11:30.
Cochonat M, Mesnard G, Koutserimpas C, Favroul C, Batailler C, Lustig S. Minimum Five-Year Outcomes of Cemented Monobloc Dual-Mobility Cups in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: High Survival Rates and Enhanced Functional Results With Reinforcement Constructs. J Arthroplasty. 2025 Apr 25:S0883-5403(25)00381-X.
Koutserimpas C, Gregori P, Andriollo L, Diquattro E, Servien E, Batailler C, Lustig S. Impact of high body mass index on functionally aligned image-based robotic total knee arthroplasty: Comparable functional outcomes but higher mechanical failures. J ISAKOS. 2025 Jun;12:100861
Koutserimpas C, Andriollo L, Gregori P, Zambianchi F, Tsiridis E, Catani F, Lustig S. Revisiting terminology: The transition from 'functional alignment' to 'functional knee positioning'. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2025 Apr 1.

Complete list of scientific publications