Associate Professor Brahman Sivakumar working on computer
research

publications

h-index = 12 / i-10 index = 14 / Citations = 807 / ORCIDID = 0000-0003-0890-2132

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Sivakumar BS, Vaotuua DL, McCarron L, Graham DJ. Cost analysis of intramedullary screw versus plate osteosynthesis for phalangeal and metacarpal fractures: an observational study. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2023. Online ahead of print

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Sivakumar BS, An VVG, Stewart N, Manoharan S, Graham DJ. Acute-onset multifocal hand dysfunction due to alkaptonuria. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2023. Online ahead of print

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Sivakumar BS, Ross M, Graham DJ. Practice variation in proximal phalangeal fracture management. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2023; 28 (2): 192 - 196

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Fung M, Sivakumar BS, Jiang E, Suthersan M, Wines A, Mittal R, Symes M. Trends in management of adult tarsometatarsal joint injuries in a contemporary Australian context: a nationwide study of claims data over 20 years. ANZ J Surg. 2023; 93 (5): 1214 - 1219

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Campbell RJ, Handford C, Donaldson MJ, Sivakumar BS, Jiang E, Symes M. Surgical management of clavicle fractures in Australia: an analysis of Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule database from 2001 to 2020. ANZ J Surg. 2023; 93 (3): 656 - 662

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Graham DJ, Watson A, Taylor F, Sivakumar BS. Screw and suspension fixation for Bennett fractures. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2022; 5 (2): 206 - 210

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Chiang J, Graham DJ, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS. Outcomes of first metacarpal extension osteotomy for base of thumb arthritis. Hand [NY]. 2023; 18 (2): 74S - 80S

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Saleh S, Faulkner H, Golledge K, Graham DJ, Lawson RD, Symes MJ, Sivakumar BS. The impact of COVID-19 on hand trauma. Hand [NY]. 2023; 18 (2): 355 - 361

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Faulkner H, Graham DJ, Hile M, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS. Hemi-hamate arthroplasty for base of middle phalanx fracture: a systematic review. Hand [NY]. 2023; 18 (2): 300 - 306

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Xu J, Cao JY, Graham DJ, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS. Clinical outcomes and complications of primary fingertip reconstruction using a reverse homodigital island flap: a systematic review. Hand [NY]. 2023; 18 (2): 264 - 271

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Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ. Reverse instrumentation for headless compression screw fixation of basal proximal phalangeal fractures. J Hand Surg Am. 2023. Online ahead of print

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Sivakumar BS, Lawson RD, Graham DJ. The medial femoral trochlea osteochondral flap for scaphoid reconstruction: a systematic review. Hand [NY]. 2023. Online ahead of print

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Sivakumar BS, An VVG, Dobbe A, Drynan D, Little D. Injection of a bone substitute in the treatment of unicameral bone cysts. Adv Orthop. 2023. Online ahead of print

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Faulkner H, An VVG, Lawson RD, Graham DJ, Sivakumar BS. Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis techniques: a systematic review. Hand [NY]. 2023; 18 (1): 74 - 79

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Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ, Ledgard JP, Lawson RD. Acute mallet finger injuries - a review. J Hand Surg Am. 2023; 48 (3): 283 - 291

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Sivakumar BS, Wang T, Lawson R, Graham DJ. The utility of the interosseous arterial system for microvascular interposition grafting. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2022; 27 (6): 1067 - 1070

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Probert AC, McKinnon LS, Jiang E, Gray RJ, Sivakumar BS, Symes MJ. The impact of COVID-19 on spinal cord injuries and trauma at a tertiary referral centre in Sydney. J Spine Surg. 2022; 8 (4): 418 - 425

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Zhou KJ, Graham DJ, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS. Toe-to-finger vascularized joint transfers for proximal interphalangeal joint reconstruction: a systematic review. Hand [NY]. 2022; 17 (6): 1031 - 1038

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Tiedgen AT, Jhattu H, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS. The volar midline longitudinal groove of the middle phalanx: an anatomic study and clinical implications. J Hand Surg Am. 2022. Online ahead of print

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Castillo T, Xu J, Tiedgen A, Graham DJ, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS. The efficacy of antegrade homodigital neurovascular island flaps in distal fingertip reconstruction: a systematic literature review. Hand [NY]. 2022. Online ahead of print

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Bhardwaj P, Venkataramani H, Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ, Raja Sabapathy S. Anatomic variations of the musculocutaneous nerve and clinical implications for restoration of elbow flexion. J Hand Surg Am. 2022; 47 (10): 970 - 978

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Butler S, Loseli T, Graham D, Watson A, Kao M, Saxena A, Sivakumar BS, Van der Rijt A. An assessment of the accuracy of surgical time estimation by orthopaedic theatre staff. Aust Health Rev. 2022; 46 (6): 731 - 735

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Tolerton SK, Sivakumar BS, Lawson RD. Recurrent trigger finger caused by herniation of flexor digitorum profundus through the chiasma - a case report. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2022; 27 (4): 732 - 735

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Sivakumar BS, An VVG, Symes MJ, Graham DJ, Lawson RD, Clarke E. Temporal trends in the management of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures in the 21st century: an analysis of Australian population-based data. ANZ J Surg. 2022; 92 (10): 2655 - 2660

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Sivakumar BS, An VVG, Graham DJ, Ledgard J, Lawson R, Furniss D. Intramedullary compression screw fixation of proximal phalangeal fractures: a systematic review. Hand [NY]. 2022; 17 (4): 595 - 601

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Xu J, An VVG, Sivakumar BS. Basic statistics for surgeons. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2022; 27 (3): 421 - 429

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Tatcher KM, Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ. Simultaneous reconstruction of the distal radioulnar joint ligaments and interosseous membrane combined with ulna shortening osteotomy for chronic Essex-Lopresti injury. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2022; 27 (3): 574 - 579

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Graham DJ, Sivakumar BS, Stewart NC, Jones NF. Dermatology and skin conditions for hand surgeons. J Hand Surg Am. 2022; 47 (6): 562 - 572

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Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ, Ou Yang O, Lawson RD. Biomechanical analysis of abductor pollicis longus lasso suspensionplasty for trapeziectomy. J Hand Surg Am. 2022: 47 (6): 581.e1 - 581.e9

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Coulshed N, Sivakumar BS, Mittal R, Wines A, Symes M. More than just an ankle sprain: a case of synovial chondromatosis of the ankle. ANZ J Surg. 2022; 92 (5): 1263 - 1265

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Shihab Z, Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ, del Pinal F. Outcomes of arthroscopic-assisted distal radius fracture volar plating: a meta-analysis. J Hand Surg Am. 2022; 47 (4): 330 - 340.e1

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Multani I, Xu J, Manji J, Lawson RD, Graham DJ, Sivakumar BS. The one-bone forearm: a review. Hand [NY]. 2022. DOI: 10.1177/15589447221084010

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Rothe CJ, Sivakumar BS, Buchan CA, Graham DJ. Metal-on-metal disease in high-motion wrist arthroplasty. Hand [NY]. 2022; 17 (2): NP11 - NP16

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Koong DP, An VVG, Nandapalan H, Lawson RD, Graham DJ, Sivakumar BS. Open versus single- or dual-portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Hand [NY]. 2022. DOI: 10.1177/15589447221075665

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Graham DJ, Sivakumar BS, del Pinal F. Triangular vascularized free fibular flap for massive carpal reconstruction. J Hand Surg Am. 2022; 47 (2): 196.e1 - 196.e6

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Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ, Hile M, Lawson RD. Sagittal band injuries: a review and modification of the classification system. J Hand Surg Am. 2022; 47 (1): 69 - 77

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Youlden DJ, Le B, Narulla R, Sehgol H, Molnar R, Sivakumar B, Symes M. Things are not always what they seem. A case of gastric adenocarcinoma to the toe. ANZ J Surg. 2022; 91 (1 - 2): 267 - 269

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Zhou KJ, Graham DJ, Stewart D, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS. Free medial femoral condyle flap for reconstruction of scaphoid nonunion: a systematic review. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2022; 38 (8): 593 - 603

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Kher S, Graham DJ, Symes M, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS. Outcomes of isolated digital flexor tenolysis: a systematic review. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2021; 26 (4): 580 - 587

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Bui D, Jenkins M, Schick B, Sivakumar BS. Outcomes of acute operative repair of complete proximal interphalangeal joint collateral ligament ruptures: a systematic review. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2021; 26 (4): 644 - 653

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Chiang J, An VVG, Graham DJ, Lawson R, Sivakumar B. Flexor synovectomy as an adjunct to carpal tunnel release in primary carpal tunnel syndrome: a meta-analysis. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2021. 26 (4): 497 - 501

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Bandara U, An VVG, Imani S, Nandapalan H, Sivakumar BS. Rehabilitation protocols following rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis of current evidence. ANZ J Surg. 2021; 91 (12): 2773 - 2779

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Moore P, An VVG, Nandapalan H, Sivakumar BS. Dedicated hip fracture services: a systematic review. ANZ J Surg. 2021; 91 (10): 2163 - 2166

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Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ, Jones NF. Total distal radioulnar joint arthroplasty for paediatric post-traumatic distal ulna growth arrest. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2021; 26 (3): 467 - 471

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Symes MJ, Le B, Le M, Sivakumar BS, Cohen D, Webster C, Lemech L. Pseudoaneurysm of the medial plantar artery following low energy closed calcaneal fracture. ANZ J Surg. 2021; 91 (9): e603 - e605

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Cawthorne DP, Castillo TE, Sivakumar BS. Effect of commonly used surgical solutions on the tensile strength of absorbable sutures: an in-vitro study. ANZ J Surg. 2021; 91 (7 - 8): 1451 - 1454

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Morgan SDJ, Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ. Scaphoid plating for recalcitrant scaphoid fractures: a systematic review. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2021; 46 (6): 616 - 620

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Davies J, MacDonald L, Sivakumar B, Carty C, Whiting D, Graham D. Prospective analysis of syncope / pre-syncope in a tertiary paediatric orthopaedic fracture outpatient clinic. ANZ J Surg. 2021; 91 (4): 668 - 672

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Probert AC, Sivakumar BS, An VVG, Nicholls SL, Shatrov JG, Symes MJ, Ellis AM. The impact of COVID-19 related social restrictions on orthopaedic trauma in a level 1 trauma centre in Sydney: the first wave. ANZ J Surg. 2021; 91 (1 - 2): 68 - 72

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Sivakumar BS, An VVG, Graham DJ, Ledgard J, Lawson R, Furniss D. Range of motion following extensor tendon splitting vs. sparing approaches for plate osteosynthesis of proximal phalangeal fractures - a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2020; 25 (4): 462 - 468

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Sivakumar BS, Smith NC. Arthroscopic Bone Grafting and Arthrodesis of Partial Lunotriquetral Coalition. J Wrist Surg. 2020; 9 (6): 523 - 527

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Sivakumar BS, Piercey J, Graham DJ. Wrist arthroplasty to facilitate communication in the hearing impaired. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2020; 25 (3): 384 - 387

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Koong DPH, Symes MJ, Sefton AK, Sivakumar BS, Ellis AM. Management of lower limb fractures in patients with spinal cord injuries. ANZ J Surg. 2020; 90 (9): 1743 - 1749

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Sivakumar BS, Graham DJ. APL lasso suspensionplasty for trapeziectomy. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2020; 24 (3): 108 - 113

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Bhardwaj P, Sivakumar BS, Vallurupalli A, Pai M, Sabapathy SR. Fracture dislocations of the carpometacarpal joints of the fingers. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020; 11 (4): 562 - 569

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Morgan SDJ, An VVG, Sevao J, Graham DJ, Sivakumar BS. A review of DeQuervain's stenosing tenovaginitis in the context of smartphone use. J Hand Surg Asia Pac Vol. 2020; 25 (2): 133 - 136

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Hymer I, Sivakumar BS, Awal W, Robinson A, Bindra RR. The utility of an index metacarpal cortical thickness application as an osteoporosis screen in distal radius fracture patients over 50. ANZ J Surg. 2020; 90 (6): 1067 - 1069

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Sivakumar BS, Athreya PJ, Chow J, Suthersan M, Symes M, O�Leary E, Martin B. Internal degloving injury of the foot. ANZ J Surg. 2020; 90 (5): 926 - 927

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Bui D, Sivakumar BS, Ellis A. Collocated burns and fracture injuries in major trauma: a 10 year experience. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2020; 102 (4): 256 - 262

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Graham DJ, Sivakumar BS, Lawson RD. Modification of obturator to femoral nerve transfer for femoral nerve palsy. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2020; 102 (3): e70 - e72

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Haj Younes B, Sivakumar BS, Wang M, An V, Lorentzos P, Adie S. Tranexamic acid in hip fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2020; 28 (1): 1 - 6

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Wang MT, VVG An, Sivakumar BS. Non-union in lateral locked plating for distal femoral fractures: A systematic review. Injury. 2019; 50: 1790 - 1794

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Smith NC, Sivakumar BS, Tremblay DM, Bellity JP, Lawson RD. Interosseous membrane reconstruction utilizing flexor digitorum superficialis autograft. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2019 Sep; 23 (3): 122 - 127

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Bokhari AR, Sivakumar BS, Sefton A, Lin JL, Smith MM, Gray R, Hartin N. Morbidity and mortality in cervical spine injuries in the elderly. ANZ J Surg. 2019; 89 (4): 412 - 417

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Sivakumar BS, Athreya PJ, Ruff SJ. Indirect reduction screws - a technique to aid reduction in intramedullary nailing. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2019; 101 (3): 226 - 227

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An VVG, Sivakumar BS, Phan K, Fritsch BA, Sher D. Isolated versus combined medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for lateral instability of the patella. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2019 Jan - Apr; 27 (1): 1 - 11

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Mehta CR, An VVG, Phan K, Sivakumar BS, Kanawati AJ, Suthersan M. Extensile lateral versus sinus tarsi approach for displaced, intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res. 2018; 13 (1): 243

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Koong D, An VV, Lorentzos P, Moussa P, Sivakumar BS. Non-operative rehabilitation of isolated popliteus tendon rupture in a rugby player. Knee Surg Relat Res 2018; 30 (3): 269 - 272

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Marshall TM, Sivakumar BS, Smith B, Hile M. Mechanics of metacarpophalangeal joint extension. J Hand Surg Am. 2018; 43 (7): 681.e1 - 681.e5

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Sivakumar BS, An VVG, Oitment C, Myerson M. Subtle Lisfranc injuries: a topical review and modification of the classification system. Orthopedics. 2018; 41 (2): e168 - 175

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An VVG, Phan K, Sivakumar BS, Mobbs RJ, Bruce WJM. Prior lumbar spinal fusion is associated with an increased risk of dislocation and revision in total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis. J Arthroplasty. 2018; 33 (1): 297 - 300

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Marshall T, Chow J, Sivakumar B, Ahmed N, Smith P. Efficient use of a limited resource: a comparison of femoral head allograft preparation methods. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2017; 25 [3]: 1 - 5

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An VVG, Sivakumar BS, Phan K, Levy YD, Bruce WJ. Accuracy of MRI-based vs. CT-based patient-specific instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis. J Orthop Sci. 2017; 22 (1): 116 - 120

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An VV, Sivakumar BS, Levy YD, Pierrepont J, Bruce WJ. Practical implications of the lumbar spine and its function on total hip arthroplasty. J Spine Surg. 2016; 2 [4]: 334 - 337

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D'Costa EB, Sivakumar BS, Tsung J. Optimal number of fixation pins for dedicated mini jig cutting guides during navigated total knee arthroplasty. J Invest Surg. 2016 Dec; 29 (6): 323 - 327

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Oitment CTA, Bozzo A, Thornley P, Sivakumar BS. Iliac wing osteotomy for the closure of pelvis in the treatment of bladder exstrophy in the neonate. J Pediatric Orthop B. 2016; 25 (6): 525 - 528

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Oitment C, Sivakumar BS, Bozzo A, McCarthy C, Tetsworth K. Minimally traumatic spinopelvic dissociation with prolonged bisphosphanate use. Orthopedics. 2016; 39 [4]: e753 - 755

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An VVG, Sivakumar BS, Phan K, Trantalis J. A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and patient-reported outcomes following two procedures for recurrent traumatic anterior instability of the shoulder: Latarjet procedure vs. Bankart repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016; 25 [5]: 853 - 863

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Sivakumar BS, Lee MJ, Sehgol TAB, Wilson OJ, Ponna P. Novel method of surgical mask tying to prevent spectacle slippage. ANZ J Surg. 2015; 85 [10]: 783 - 784

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Sivakumar BS, Suzuki AN, Lorentzos P, Suthersan M, Dave J. Intrapelvic dislocation of trial femoral prosthesis in hip arthroplasty. ANZ J Surg. 2018; 88 (1 - 2): e97 - e98

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Sivakumar BS, Wong P, Dick CG, Steer RA, Tetsworth K. Arthroscopic reduction and percutaneous fixation of selected calcaneus fractures: surgical technique and early results. J Orthop Trauma. 2014; 28 [10]: 569 - 576

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Sivakumar BS, McDermott LM, Bell JJ, Pulle CR, Jayamaha S, Ottley MC. Dedicated hip fracture service: implementing a novel model of care. ANZ J Surg. 2013; 83 [7 - 8]: 559 - 563

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Sivakumar BS, Vijaysegaran P, Ottley MC, Crawford R, Coulter C. Blood cultures for evaluation of early postoperative fever after femoral neck fracture surgery. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2012; 20 [3]: 336 - 340

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Sivakumar BS, Chaudhuri A, Vijaysegaran P. Heteroresistant vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus [hVISA] in prosthetic joint infections: a case series and review. Orthop Res Rev. 2012; 4: 27 - 32

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Sivakumar BS, Vijaysegaran P, Chaudhuri A, Crawford A, Ottley M. Daptomycin resistance in prosthetic joint infections. Orthopedics. 2012; 35 [4]: e603 - 606

Book chapters

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Sivakumar BS, Bindra RR. 2021. Primary repair and nerve grafting following complete nerve transection in the hand, wrist and forearm. In: WieselSW, Albert TJ. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Edition. Chapter 65, Section 7, 3647 - 3658. Wolters-Kluwer.