Ross M, Loveridge J, Cutbush K, Couzens GB. Journal of Wrist Surgery 2013; 2(2): 110-115. DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1341962 Background: Scapholunate reconstruction poses a challenge to orthopedic surgeons. Description of Technique: Our technique for scapholunate (SL) reconstruction involves ligament reconstruction utilizing a portion of the flexor carpi radialis tendon rerouted via transosseous tunnels across the scaphoid, lunate, [...]

Vitale M, Taylor F, Ross M, and Moran S. Hand Clinics 2013; 29(1):37-55. DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.08.020 Trapezium prosthetic arthroplasty has been utilized to treat basal joint arthritis for nearly five decades in an attempt to mitigate some of the potential disadvantages of trapeziectomy while preserving range of motion. Implant arthroplasty seeks to preserve joint biomechanics, avoids [...]

Peters SE, Johnston V, Hines S, Ross M, and Coppieters M. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews 2011; 9(64):s169-s184. The objective of the systematic review is to synthesise the best available evidence on the effect of early prognostic factors on return to work outcomes in patients who have undergone carpal tunnel release surgery. The Johanna Briggs [...]

Glasgow C, Tooth L, Flemming J, and Peters SE. Journal of Hand Therapy 2011; 24(3):195-206. DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2011.03.001 Study Design: Prospective cohort. Introduction: Many variables are believed to influence the success of dynamic splinting, yet their relationship with contracture resolution is unclear. Purpose of the Study: To identify the predictors of outcome with dynamic splinting of [...]

Adam K, Peters SE, and Chipchase L. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 2013; 60(2):76-84. DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12006 Background / aim: Occupational therapists and physiotherapists have established roles in work-related practice. However, there is limited information about the attributes required by these professions for competent practice in this field. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate [...]

Glasgow C, Fleming J, Tooth LR, and Peters SE. American Journal of Occupational Therapy 2012; 66(2):243-248. DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2012.002816 Objective: Capener splinting is a common treatment for extension deficit of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint.This study compared the effect of daily splint total end range time (TERT) of 6–12 hr versus 12–16 hr. Method: Twenty-two participants [...]

Cutbush K and Ross M Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Budapest Hungary 2004; 643-645. ISBN: 88-7587-051-9. This paper reviews the results of three consecutive patients with type 1 capitellar fractures treated with closed reduction. The purpose of this paper was to review the long [...]

Hussain N, Ireland D, and Ross M. Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Budapest Hungary 2004; 331-333. ISBN: 88-7587-051-9. We observed an atypical presentation of Dupuytrens Disease in a series of 4 PIP joints in 3 hands. The patients presented with isolated fixed flexion deformities [...]

Cutbush K, Roberts C, Duke PFR, Mitchell M, and Ross M Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Budapest Hungary 2004; 721-724. ISBN: 88-7587-051-9. We reviewed thirty-two patients who underwent operative fixation of distal bicep ruptures. All patients were clinically reviewed at a minimum of 6 [...]

Cutbush K, Roberts C, McCarthy J, Gilpin D, and Ross M. Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Budapest Hungary 2004; 639-642. ISBN: 88-7587-051-9. The use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy was investigated as a treatment modality in patient with lateral epicondylitis. Thirty patients (thirty elbows) underwent [...]