Editorial Policy

Last updated: 29 October 2026

This is an English translation of our Greek Editorial Policy. In case of any discrepancy, the Greek version applies.

Every medical text on this website is reviewed and approved by Georgios Petridis, MD, MSc, Orthopaedic Surgeon, who is responsible for its content. This policy explains how our texts are written, supported by evidence and updated.

1. Purpose

Our texts help readers understand symptoms, conditions, investigations and treatments, and recognise when a medical examination is needed. They do not replace an examination, as explained in our Terms of Use.

2. Who writes and reviews the content

• Georgios Petridis, MD, MSc, is responsible for the content. His biography is available on The Doctor page.
• He reviews each text for medical accuracy, completeness and consistency with clinical practice.
• The doctor is credited as the author of the articles and approves the final text.

3. Use of artificial intelligence

Some texts are initially prepared with the help of artificial intelligence tools for drafting, structure and language editing. These tools do not decide what is published.

• Every item of medical information is checked and, where necessary, corrected by the doctor before publication and reviewed again after publication.
• Each source is verified separately. References that have not been checked are not published.

4. Sources

The texts are based on clinical guidelines and published medical literature. Sources are listed with links at the end of each article.

• Guidance and materials from recognised organisations, such as NICE, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the NHS.
• Studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, with preference given to systematic reviews and recent evidence.
• The doctor’s clinical experience, where the text distinguishes it from scientific evidence.

Commercial websites, forums and other non-scientific publications are not used as sources.

5. Review and updates

Each page is reviewed once a year, and sooner if guidelines or evidence change.

6. Independence

• The website does not display advertisements or publish sponsored content.
• Specific technologies, such as Stryker MAKO, are mentioned because the doctor uses them in clinical practice. There is no financial relationship with the manufacturers.
• The doctor performs surgery at HYGEIA Group hospitals. This collaboration does not influence the content of the texts.

7. Medical ethics

The content follows the Greek Code of Medical Ethics (Law 3418/2005).

• No superlative claims, comparisons with colleagues or promises of outcomes are made.
• The risks and limitations of each treatment are presented alongside its benefits.

8. Patient confidentiality

Patient details, photographs, imaging examinations and case reports are not published.

9. Corrections

If you find an error or outdated information, please email the page URL to info@petridis-orthopedikos.gr. The text will be reviewed and corrected where necessary.