2005-2006

Publications

Anand N, Vaccaro AR, Lim MR, Lee JY, Arnold P, Harrop JS, Ratlif J, Rampersaud YR, Bono CM, Spine Trauma Study Group: Evolution of Thoracolumbar Trauma Classification Systems: Assessing the Conflict Between Mechanism and Morphology of Injury.  Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: June 2006: 12: pp 70-78.

Barrett J, Losina E, Baron JA, Mahomed NN, Wright J, Katz JN: Survival Following Total Hip Replacement. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American): August 2005: 87: pp 1222-1228.

Brull R, McCartney CJ, Chan VW, Abbas S, Nova H, von Schroeder HP, Katz J: Effect of Transarterial Axillary Block Versus General Anesthesia on Paresthesiae One Year After Hand Surgery.  Anesthesiology: November 2005: 103: pp 1104-1105.

Dvorak MF, Collins JB, Murnaghan L, Fisher C, Fehlings MF, Fox R, Hedden D, Rampersaud YR, Bouchard J, Hurlbert J: Confidence in Spine Training Among Senior Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Residents.  Spine: June 2006: 31: pp 831-837.

Gammon B, Orner A, Sue S, Fung S, Metha B, Wang C, von Schroeder HP: Orthopaedics. In: The Toronto Notes TTNMS Inc., Toronto: 2006: pp OR 1-45.

Harrop J, Hulbert J, Vaccaro A, Fisher C, Oner FC, Wood K, Anand N, Baron E, Wilsey J, Shaffrey C, Fehlings M, Bono C, Arnold P, Rampersaud R: Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability and Validity of Assessing the Mechanism of Injury and Integrity of the Posterior Ligamentous Complex with a Novel Injury Severity Scoring System for Thoracolumbar Injuries. Journal of Neurosurgical Spine: February 2006: 4: pp 118-22.

Henderson WB, Lau J:  Reconstruction of Failed Ankle Fractures.  Foot and Ankle Clinics: March 2006: 11: pp 51-60.

Israelowitz M, Rizvi SW, Kramer J, von Schroeder HP: Computational Modeling of Type I Collagen Fibers to Determine Extra Cellular Matrix Structure of Connective Tissues.  Protein Engineering, Design and Selection: July 2005: 18(July): pp 329-35.

Keynan O, Fisher C, Vaccaro A, Oner FC, Dietz J, Kwon B, Rampersaud R, Bono C, Dvorak M: Radiographic Measurement Parameters in Thoracolumbar Fractures.  Spine: March 2006: 31: pp E156-65.

Levi AD, Hurlbert RJ, Anderson P, Fehlings MG, Rampersaud YR, Massicotte EM, France JC, Le Huec JC, Hedlund R, Arnold P: Neurological Deterioration Secondary to Unrecognized Spinal Instability Following Trauma: A Multi-Center Study. Spine: February 2006: 31: pp 451-458.

Losina L, Plerhoples T, Fossel AH, Mahomed NN, Barrett J, Creel AH, Wright EA, Katz JN: Offering Patients the Opportunity to Choose their Hospital for Total Knee Replacement: Impact on Satisfaction with the Surgery. Arthritis and Rheumatism: October 2005: 53 Issue 5: pp 646-652.

Osman I, Bajorin DF, Sun TT, Zhong H, Douglas D, Scattergood J, Zheng R, Han M, Marshall KW, Liew CC: Novel Blood Biomarkers of Human Urinary Bladder Cancer.  Clinal Cancer Research: May 2006: 12(11): pp 3374-3380.

Petrisor B, Lau J: Electrical Bone Stimulation: An Overview of Its Use in High Risk and Charcot Foot and Ankle Reconstruction. Foot and Ankle Clinics: December 2005: 10(4): pp 609-620.

Rampersaud YR, Anand N, Dekutoski MB: Use of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques in the Management of Thoracolumbar Trauma: Current Concepts.  Spine: May 2006: 31: pp S96-104.

Rampersaud YR, Fehlings MG, Harrop JS, Kuklo TR, Massicotte EM, Salonen D, Shaffrey SI, Vaccaro AR: Validation of Digital Radiology Measurement Tools for Quantitative Spinal Imaging. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: June 2006: 12: pp 11-21.

Rampersaud YR, Foley KT: Virtual Fluoroscopy: Overview and Future Implications. In: In Progress in Neurological Surgery-Advances in Spinal Stabilization (Haig RW, Subach BR, Rodts GE, eds.) Karger, Basel: 2005:

Rampersaud YR, Moro ERP, Neary MA, White K, Lewis SJ, Massicotte EM, Fehlings MG: Intraoperative Adverse Events and Related Postoperative Complications Spine Surgery: Implications for Enhancing Patient Safety Based on Evidence- Based Protocals. Spine: June 2006: 31: pp 1503-1510.

Rampersaud R, Stas V, Khattab N, Zhang S, Davey R, Lewis S; Mohammed N: Postoperative Change in Quality of Life: A Comparison Between Primary Hip Osteoarthritis and Spinal Stenosis. The Spine Journal: July 2005: 5 Issue 4: pp S94.

Syed KA, Mahomed NN: Can Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee Predict Future Malalignment? Journal of Rheumatology: November 2005: 32: NO. 11: pp 2070-2071.

Weyand B, von Schroeder HP: Bone Challenges for the Hand Surgeon - From Basic Bone Biology to Future Clinical Applications. Clinics in Plastic Surgery: October 2005: 32(Oct): pp 537-547.

Invited Visits to Other Hospitals/Universities
Davey JR: Contemporary and Future Concepts of Orthopaedics. Fairmont Chateau Whistler, MacDonald Ballroom, Whistler, BC, February 2006. (1) Approaches for Total Hip - MIS THA, (2) Stability - Optimizing Range of Movement in Primary TKA.
Davey JR: Annual Winter Meeting, Cairns, Australia, July 2005. (1) Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasty, (2) Soft Tissue Balancing Total Hip Arthroplasty, (3) Total Knee Post High Tibial Osteotomy, (4) Posterior Cruciate Ligament Save or Sacrifice.
Davey JR: Triathalon Total Knee Launch Meeting, Woodbridge, ON, July 2005. (1) Femoral Sizing in Total Knee Arthroplasty, (2) Underside Wear on Tibial Component.
Davey JR: Emerging Trends and Controversies in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Whistler, BC, February 2006. (1) Long-Term Results of HA in Primary THA, (2) Importance of Femoral Offset.  (3) Cemented Femoral Stems, (4) The Posterior Cruciate Ligament: Save It or Let It Fly, (5) TKA After HTO.
Davey JR: Surgical Advances in Total Hip and Knee, Mount Tremblant, QC, August 2005. (1) TKA - Better Than The Rest, (2) Revision Total Knee - Approach Options, (3)  Modularity in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty - Pros and Cons.
Davey JR: The Estates of Sunnybrook, Zimmer, Toronto, ON, November 2005. Biomechanical Hip Reconstruction: How To Improve Our Patient Function.
Davey JR:  Hip Surgery in the Young Adult II Course, Banff, AB, January 2006.  Metal on Metal Total Hip Replacement.
Davey JR: Townsville Orthopaedic Society, Townsville, Australia, July 2005.  Soft Tissue Balancing Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Lau JTC:  Canadian Orthopaedic Society of Technologists, Toronto, ON, April 2006.  Ankle Fusion vs. arthroplasty.
Lau JTC: WSIB, Toronto, ON, February 2006.  Crush Injuries of the Foot: A Multidisciplinary Approach.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Seattle, WA, October 2005. Results of an Internet Survey Determining the Most Frequently Used Ankle Scores by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Members.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, San Diego, CA, October 2005. Results of an Internet Survey Determining the Most Frequently Used Ankle Scores by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Members.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Salt Lake City, UT, October 2005. Results of an Internet Survey Determining the Most Frequently Used Ankle Scores by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Members.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Saskatoon, SK, October 2005. (1) The Effect of Different Geometric Configurations of the Weil Osteotomy on Plantar Pressure in an In Vitro Cadaver Model, (2) The Effect of Tarsal Tunnel Release and Stabilization Procedures on Tibial Nerve Tension In A Surgically Created Pes Planus Foot.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Sacramento, CA, October 2005. The Effect of Different Geometric Configurations of the Weil Osteotomy on Plantar Pressure in an In Vitro Cadaver Model.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Calgary, AB, September 2005. The Effect of Tarsal Tunnel Release and Stabilization Procedures on Tibial Nerve Tension in a Surgically Created Pes Planus Foot.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Vancouver, BC, October 2005. The Effect of Tarsal Tunnel Release and Stabilization Procedures on Tibial Nerve Tension in A Surgically Created Pes Planus Foot.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Portland, OR, October 2005. The Effect of Tarsal Tunnel Release and Stabilization Procedures on Tibial Nerve Tension in a Surgically Created Pes Planus Foot.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Palo Alto, CA, October 2005. The Effect of Tarsal Tunnel Release and Stabilization Procedures on Tibial Nerve Tension in a Surgically Created Pes Planus Foot.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 2005. The Effect of Tarsal Tunnel Release and Stabilization Procedures on Tibial Nerve Tension in a Surgically Created Pes Planus Foot.
Lau JTC: AOA-North American Traveling Fellowship, Denver, CO, October 2005. The Effect of Tarsal Tunnel Release and Stabilization Procedures on Tibial Nerve Tension in a Surgically Created Pes Planus Foot.
Mahomed NN: Ontario Orthopaedic Association, Toronto, ON, November 2005. (1) RCT of Inpatient vs. Home Based Rehab Post TJR, (2) The Shortage of Orthopaedic Manpower in Ontario, (3) Total Joint Network: An Integrated Model of Care for TJR.
Ogilvie-Harris DJ:  Iranian Orthopedic Association, Iran, November 2005.  Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery.
Ogilvie-Harris DJ: West Indies Olympic Association, Barbados, July 2005.  Sports Injury Management.
Rampersaud YR: Instructional Spine Course and Workshop - Cleveland Clinic and Pan Arab Orthopaedic Society, Cleveland, OH, December 2005. (1) Dorsal Cervical Fixation, (2) Lumbo-sacral-pelvic fixation techniques, (3) Minimally Invasive Procedures: Indications and Techniques, (4) Non-Operative Management of Spinal Disorders, (5) Pedicle Screw Techniques, ALIF, PLIF, and TLIF, (6) Spinal Infection Management Strategies.
Rampersaud YR: Eurospine Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, September 2005. Minimally Invasive Spine Symposium: Role of Computer-Assisted Surgery in MIS Spine Surgery.
Rampersaud YR: Cleveland Spine Review, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, July 2005. (1) Minimally Invasive Surgery: Results, Tricks and Pearls, (2) Motion Preservation Techniques.

Research and Investigations
Senior Investigator’s Name Appears in Italics
An Integrated Model of Care for Total Joint Replacements. Mahomed N, Davis A: Ontario Ministry of Health and Longterm Care ($700,000 2005 - 2007.)

A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of 1st MTPJ Arthrodesis Compared to 1st MTPJ Hemiarthroplasty in Severe Hallux Rigidus. Lau J, Daniels T, Mahomed N: Physician Service Incorporated ($73,000 2004 - 2006.)

A Randomized Controlled Trial of 1st MTPJ Fusion Compared to 1st MTPJ Hemiarthroplasty in Severe Hallux Rigidus. Lau J, Daniels T: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ($10,000 2005 - 2006.)

Cell-based VEGF Gene Transfer to Promote Fracture Healing. Schemitsch E, Stewart D, von Schroeder H, Li R: Zimmer of Canada ($10,000 2005 - 2006.)

Centre for Research Expertise in Improved Disability Outcomes (CREIDO.) Cassidy JD, Cote P, Carette S, Mahomed N, Hamer H, Inman R, von Schroeder HP, Gignac M, Evans M, Bombardier C, Ammendolia C, Franche RL, Cole D, Reardon R, Guzman J, Flannery J, Davis A, Anderson J, Loisel P, Wells R: Workers Safety and Insurance Board (Matching funds from University Health Network and IWH) ($3,750,000 2006 - 2011.)

Determinants and Consequences of Pain and Fatigue in Osteoarthritis (OA), Using a Biopsychosocial Approach. Hawker G, Badley E, Gignac M, Davis A, Romans S, Gordan A, Murray B, Benazon n, Grigoriadis S, Mahomed N, Sale J, Juurlink D, Gagliese L, Steele L, Henry J: Canadian Institute of Health Research ($1,495,170 2004 - 2009.)

Evaluating the International Classification of Function as a Model for Evaluating Rehabilitation Outcomes. Davis A, Badley E, Gignac M, Beaton D, Mahomed N, Streiner D, Flannery J, Schemitsch E: Canadian Institute of Health Research ($75,000 2003 - 2006.)

Optimizing In Vitro Osteogenesis: Applications Towards the Study of Scaphoid Fracture Non-Unions. von Schroeder HP: Manus Canada ($2,500 2004 - 2006.)

Outcome Measurement: The Importance of Time. Davis A, Badley E, Beaton D, Cote P, Flannery J, Gignac M, Hogg-Johnson S, Mahomed N, Schemitsch E, Streiner D: Canadian Institutes of Health Research ($624,224 2005 - 2009.)

Predictors of Disability Following Revision Knee Arthroplasty. Davis A, Garbuz D, Gignac M, Kiss A, Mahomed N, Gross A, Schemitsch E: Canadian Institutes of Health Research ($284,640 2005 - 2010.)

The Effect of Hospital and Surgeon Procedure Volume on the Outcomes of Primary and Revision Total Knee Replacement: Magnitude and Mechanisms. Katz JN, Baron J, Mahomed NN, Liang M, Barrett J, Guadiganoli E, Daltroy L: National Institutes of Health ($1,500,000 2001 - 2006.)

The Biology of Scaphoid Fracture Non-Unions. von Schroeder HP: The Physicians’Services Incorporated Foundation ($121,000 2004 -2006.)

 

Honours Received
Rampersaud YR:  Robert B. Salter Award for Excellence in Teaching, November 2005.

von Schroeder HP: Best Scientific Paper: Li R, Stewart D, von Schroeder HP, Schemitsch EH: Cell--Based VEGF Transfer to Promote Fracture Healing. 10th Conference of the International Society for Fracture Repair, Adelaide, Australia, May 2006.