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Mr Shah has lectured nationally and internationally on orthopaedics and is actively involved in research within the field.
Orthopaedic research
Orthopaedic research
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    Research projects

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    Project

    Revision THR survivorship for ceramic failures – Is survival different?

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    Role

    Principal investigator.

    Description

    A series of 10 ceramic THR bearing fractures in 9 patients, with retrospective analysis of components and their position looking for underlying cause.

    Outcome

    In progress.

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    Project

    Reducing waiting time to surgery for patients with peri-prosthetic femoral fractures: a quality improvement project

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    Role

    Principal investigator.

    Description

    We retrospectively analysed the waiting times from diagnosis on X-ray to surgery for NOF#s and PPF#s between 1/9/20 to 1/4/21 at St. Richard’s (SRH) and Worthing General (WGH) Hospitals.

    Outcome

    In progress.

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    Project

    MD Thesis: Optimum number and fixation configuration for intra-capsular fracture neck femur with postero-medial comminution

    Role

    Lead research. Under supervision of Prof Blunn.

    Description

    Finite Element Analysis, saw bone experiment and cadaveric bone experiment. I have completed all the experiments and am in the process of writing the thesis.

    Outcome

    In progress

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    Project

    HAC coated femoral stems in young patients. A prospective 16 to 19 years study

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    Role

    Lead research

    Description

    A series of 38 young patients < 50 years age

    Outcome

    Published in the The Bone & Joint Journal July 2009. 91-B July 2009; 865-69.

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    Project

    Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty

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    Role

    Initiated the project and supervised a junior Registrar

    Description

    A series of 110 consecutive hips with a minimum 5 years clinical and radiographic follow-up.

    Outcome

    Published in the The Bone & Joint Journal August 2008. 90-B August 08; 1137-42.

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    Project

    Hip reconstruction in cerebral palsy

    Role

    Initiated research under supervision of Mr Norman-Taylor, and supervised a Senior House Officer.

    Location

    Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital, London

    Outcome

    Presented and published at department meeting

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    Project

    Comparison of outcome and patient satisfaction following BHR and THR in patients below the age of 55 years

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    Role

    Initiated project, prepared data and presented results.

    Location

    Kent and Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells

    Outcome

    Published in Orthodontic Proceedings August 2008. 90-B; 539-539

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    Project

    Effect of uncovering of humerus head under the acromion over the rotator cuff pathology

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    Role

    Initiated and undertook all research unsupervised.

    Location

    Newcastle Medical School, Newcastle upon Tyne, in conjunction with Brighton Medical School

    Outcome

    Published in Acta Orthopaedic Scandinavica December 2004. 75 (6) December 2004; 746-749.

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    Project

    Developmental changes in acromion process

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    Role

    MSc thesis under supervision of Mr Bayliss.

    Location

    University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

    Outcome

    Published in Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery July/August 2001. 10 July/August 2001; 309-316.

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    Project

    A study of intra-articular fractures of lower end of femur

    Role

    Part of MS (Orth) degree under supervision of Dr Kanabar.

    Location

    Sheth KM School of Postgraduate and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

    Outcome

    Published as part of MS (Orth) thesis.

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    Papers

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    Paper
    Hydroxyapatite ceramic-coated femoral components in younger patients followed up for 27 to 32 years
    Outcome

    Bone and Joint Open April 2024, 5 No.4 286-293.

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    Paper
    Big head ceramic on ceramic with uncemented Furlong stem: Is it a hip for life?
    Outcome

    In progress.

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    Paper
    A deceptive presentation of Tuberculosis hip as Staphylococcal infection, its successful management and literature review
    Outcome

    BMJ Case Reports August 2018; doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224558.

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    Paper
    Total hip arthroplasty infection caused by an unusual organism, Salmonella; its successful management and literature review
    Outcome

    BMJ Case Reports June 2018; doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224792.

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    Paper
    Extensive Surgical Wound Lavage Reduces the Incidence and Severity of Heterotopic Ossification in Primary Total Hip Replacement: A Study of 175 Hip Replacements
    Outcome

    Hip Pelvis December 2017; 29(4):234-239.

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    Paper
    Delay to surgery does not affect survival following osteoporotic femoral fractures
    Outcome

    International Journal of the Care of the Injured 5th July 2016; Vol.47, Issue 10, p2294-2299.

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    Paper
    The avulsion of the lesser tuberosity with Salter-Harris Type II injury of the proximal humerus
    Outcome

    Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2006; 15 (5) August/September.

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    Paper
    Position of the humeral head and rotator cuff pathology: an anatomical observation in cadavers
    Outcome

    Acta Orthopaedic Scandinavica 2004; 75 (6) December: 746-749.

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    Paper
    Shape of acromion: Congenital or acquired
    Outcome

    Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2001; 10 (4) July/August: 309-316.

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    Paper
    Synovial sarcoma – a long standing, unusual presentation, without metastasis: A case report
    Outcome

    Acta Orthopaedic Belgica 1999; January: 203-206.

    Paper
    Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty: series of 117 consecutive hips with a minimum 5 year follow up
    Outcome

    The Bone & Joint Journal 18th August 2009; vol. 91-B no. SUPP III 407.

    Paper
    Hydroxyapatite ceramic-coated femoral components in young patients followed up for 17 to 25 years
    Outcome

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br) 97-B June 2015; 749-754.

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    Paper
    HAC coated femoral stems in young patients. A prospective 19 years study
    Outcome

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br) 91-B July 2009; 865-69.

    Paper
    Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty: 110 hips with minimum of 5 years follow up
    Outcome

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br) 90-B: Sept 2008: 1137-42.

    Abstracts

    Abstracts
    Reducing waiting time to surgery for patients with peri-prosthetic femoral fractures: a quality improvement project
    Outcome

    In progress.

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    Abstracts
    Developmental changes of acromion process: a cadaveric study
    Outcome

    Proceedings of EFORT 1999; June: 57.

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    Abstracts
    Outcome of Furlong hydroxyapatite-ceramic coated femoral stem in patients under 50 years of age: 17 to 25 year follow-up
    Outcome

    Orthopaedic Proceedings 2018; Vol 97-B.

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    Abstracts
    Outcome of total knee arthroplasty with natural knee
    Outcome

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume) 2006; 88B Supp 1.

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    Abstracts
    Outcome of Primary Exeter THR
    Outcome

    Proceedings of EFORT 2001; June: 299.

    Abstracts
    Developmental changes of acromion process: a cadaveric study
    Outcome

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume) 1999; 81-B July: 157.

    Abstracts
    Re-manipulation under anaesthesia rate for paediatric fractures
    Outcome

    Proceedings of EFORT 2001; June: 15.

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    Abstracts
    Outcome of Primary Exeter THR
    Outcome

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume) 2001: 83-B July:165.

    Abstracts
    First metatarsophalangeal silastic replacement: long term subjective analysis
    Outcome

    Xth Instructional Course of EFORT 2004; September, Groningen, Netherlands.

    Abstracts
    Influence of uncovering of humeral head under the acromion on the rotator cuff pathology
    Outcome

    Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery June 2001, Vol 84(2).

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    International presentations

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    Oct 2019
    PRESENTATION
    30 year results of Furlong HAC
    LOCATION

    Presented at Pathways International Orthopaedics Conference, London, UK.

    Oct 2018
    PRESENTATION
    Are uncemented stems suitable for the most complex cases?
    LOCATION

    Presented at Uncemented Hips Conference, London, UK.

    Jun 2014
    PRESENTATION
    Ceramic failure: Causes of failure
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    Presented at EFORT 2014 at London (by co-author).

    Mar 2014
    PRESENTATION
    Hydroxyapatite ceramic coated cancellous screw fixation acetabular socket: 15 to 17 years clinical and radiological outcome
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    Presented at British Hip Society Scientific Meeting, Exeter, UK.

    Jan 2009
    PRESENTATION
    Long term results in young patients
    LOCATION

    Presented at The Furlong Hip Course, Sheffield, UK and Rotterdam, Netherlands.

    Oct 2008
    PRESENTATION
    Furlong HAC coated Femoral Stem in young patients: A prospective 16 to 19 years study
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    Podium presentation, New Zealand OA annual conference, New Zealand (by co-author).

    Jun 2008
    PRESENTATION
    Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty: 113 hips with minimum of 5 years follow up
    LOCATION

    Podium presentation, Canadian Orthopaedic Association combined meeting with AOA, Quebec, Canada.

    Sep 2006
    PRESENTATION
    Comparison of patient satisfaction and outcome following BHR and THR in patients below the age of 55 years
    LOCATION

    Podium presentation at 3rd International Hip Resurfacing Forum, Boston, USA.

    May 2006
    PRESENTATION
    Comparison of patient satisfaction and outcome following BHR and THR in patients below the age of 55 years
    LOCATION

    Podium presentation at Current Concepts in Hip Arthroplasty meeting, London.

    Jun 2005
    PRESENTATION
    Outcome of natural total knee replacement
    LOCATION

    Podium presentation at EFORT 2005, Lisbon, Portugal.

    Sep 2004
    PRESENTATION
    1st metatarsophalangeal joint silastic replacement: long-term subjective analysis
    LOCATION

    Oral presentation at EFORT Instructional Course, Groningen, Netherlands.

    Jun 2001
    PRESENTATION
    Effect of uncovering of humerus head on the rotator cuff Pathology
    LOCATION

    Oral presentation at EFORT 2001, Rhodes, Greece.

    Jun 2001
    PRESENTATION
    Outcome of primary Exeter total hip replacements
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    Oral presentation at EFORT 2001, Rhodes, Greece.

    Jun 1999
    PRESENTATION
    Developmental changes of acromion process – a cadaveric study
    LOCATION

    Presented at ‘Controversies in Shoulder and Elbow Surgeries’, London.

    Jun 1999
    PRESENTATION
    Developmental changes of acromion process – a cadaveric study
    LOCATION

    Oral presentation at EFORT 1999, Brussels, Belgium.

    Apr 1999
    PRESENTATION
    Developmental changes of acromion process – a cadaveric study
    LOCATION

    Oral presentation at SICOT 1999, Sydney, Australia.

    National presentations

    Feb 2014
    PRESENTATION
    CSF Cup: Outcome at 15 years
    LOCATION

    Presented at BHS 2014 (by co-author).

    Feb 2008
    PRESENTATION
    Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty: 113 hips with minimum of 5 years follow up
    LOCATION

    Oral presentation, British Hip Society Meeting, Norwich, UK.

    Oct 2003
    PRESENTATION
    Re-manipulation under anaesthesia (Re-MUA) rate for paediatric fractures
    LOCATION

    Presented at British Orthopaedic Trauma Meeting, London.

    Jun 2001
    PRESENTATION
    Effect of uncovering of humerus head on the rotator cuff pathology
    LOCATION

    Presented at British Elbow and Shoulder Society Conference, London.

    Jun 1999
    PRESENTATION
    Developmental changes of acromion process: a cadaveric study
    LOCATION

    Presented at Controversies in Shoulder and Elbow Surgeries meeting, London.

    Dec 1998
    PRESENTATION
    Developmental changes of acromion process: a cadaveric study
    LOCATION

    Presented at Indian Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Jabalpur, India.

    Regional and local presentations

    Feb 2008
    PRESENTATION
    Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty: 113 hips with minimum of 5 years follow up
    LOCATION

    Oral presentation, Kent & Sussex Hospital, UK.

    Jul 2006
    PRESENTATION
    Hip reconstruction in cerebral palsy
    LOCATION

    Presented at South East Thames Circuit Meeting, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital, London.

    Jan 2006
    PRESENTATION
    Comparison of patient satisfaction and outcome following BHR and THR in patients below the age of 55 years
    LOCATION

    Presented at South East Thames Circuit Meeting, Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

    Oct 2004
    PRESENTATION
    Results of polarus nail fixation for proximal humerus fractures
    LOCATION

    Presented at South Thames Shoulder Surgeons meeting.

    Jan 2002
    PRESENTATION
    Outcome of primary Exeter total hip replacements
    LOCATION

    Oral presentation at circuit meeting, Tunbridge Wells.

    Dec 2000
    PRESENTATION
    Developmental changes of acromion process: a cadaveric study
    LOCATION

    South Thames Registrar presentation, London.

    Jun 2000
    PRESENTATION
    Review of literature – bilateral total knee replacement
    LOCATION

    Presented at Kent & Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells.

    May 1999
    PRESENTATION
    Modes of failure of hip arthroplasty and its radiological features
    LOCATION

    Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington.

    Jan 1999
    PRESENTATION
    Developmental changes of acromion process: A cadaveric study
    LOCATION

    Northern Deanery Registrar Prize Presentation Meeting, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

    Oct 1998
    PRESENTATION
    Synovial sarcoma
    LOCATION

    Presented at Middlesbrough General Hospital.

    Dec 1997
    PRESENTATION
    Epidemiology of fracture neck of femur
    LOCATION

    Presented at Middlesbrough General Hospital.

    Jul 1997
    PRESENTATION
    Carpal instability
    LOCATION

    Presented at South Tyneside District General Hospital, South Shields.

    Jun 1997
    PRESENTATION
    Modes of failure of hip arthroplasty and its radiological features
    LOCATION

    Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington.

    May 1997
    PRESENTATION
    Acromio-clavicular joint injuries
    LOCATION

    Presented at South Tyneside District General Hospital, South Shields.

    Dec 1995
    PRESENTATION
    Bilateral convex pes planus (vertical talus)
    LOCATION

    Ahmedabad Orthopaedic Association, India.

    Dec 1994
    PRESENTATION
    Congenital internal tibial torsion, operated with Illizarov technique
    LOCATION

    Presented to Ahmedabad Orthopaedic Association, India.

    Dec 1993
    PRESENTATION
    Post-electrical burns bilateral compartment syndrome of hands
    LOCATION

    Presented to Ahmedabad Orthopaedic Association.

    Poster presentations

    Feb 2022
    PRESENTATION
    Revision THR survivorship for ceramic failures – Is survival different?
    LOCATION

    Poster presentation at BHS 2022.

    Feb 2014
    PRESENTATION
    HO: Wash it out
    LOCATION

    Poster presentation at BHS 2014.

    Jun 2013
    PRESENTATION
    Is Treatment induced Chronic Hypoglycemia in diabetic patients a causative factor for neck of Femur fracture?
    LOCATION

    Poster at EFORT 2013.

    Jun 2013
    PRESENTATION
    Introduction of Trauma Check list to improve quality of operation notes in DGH
    LOCATION

    Poster at the EFORT 2013.

    Apr 2008
    PRESENTATION
    Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty: 113 hips with minimum of 5 years follow up
    LOCATION

    Poster at “The London Hip Meeting”, London.

    May 2007
    PRESENTATION
    Comparison of patient satisfaction and outcome following BHR and THR in patients below the age of 55 years
    LOCATION

    Poster presented at EFORT 2007, Italy.

    Jul 2005
    PRESENTATION
    Influence of uncovering of humeral head under the acromion on the rotator cuff pathology
    LOCATION

    Poster presented at circuit meeting, Brighton.

    Jan 2002
    PRESENTATION
    Re-manipulation under anaesthesia for paediatric fractures
    LOCATION

    Poster presented at circuit meeting, Tunbridge Wells.

    Jun 2001
    PRESENTATION
    Re-MUA rate of fractures in children
    LOCATION

    Poster presented at EFORT Congress, Rhodes.

    Apr 1999
    PRESENTATION
    Developmental changes of acromion process: A cadaveric study
    LOCATION

    Poster presented at SIROT 1999, Sydney, Australia.