Published articles
- Changes and thresholds in the Oxford Shoulder Score following shoulder arthroplasty: Minimal clinically important difference, minimal important and detectable changes, and patient-acceptable symptom state. Liu P. Afzal I., Asopa V., Clement N. and Patel V. Shoulder and Elbow 2024.
- The safe resumption of elective orthopaedic services following the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic : a review of 2,316 consecutive cases and implications for recovery following further waves. Asopa V., Sagi A., Bishi H., Getachew F., Afzal I. Vyrides Y. Sochart D. Patel V. and Kader D. Bone Jt Open 2022.
- Functional outcomes and complications following convertible primary total elbow arthroplasty: A single surgeon series. Bhat M, Desai A and Patel
V. Shoulder and elbow 2021
- "The theoretical mortality risk of an asymptomatic patient with a negative SARS-CoV-2 test developing COVID-19 following elective orthopaedic surgery". Kader N, Clement ND, Patel VR, Caplan N, Banaszkiewicz P, Kader D. Bone and Joint Journal 2020; 102-B(9):1256–1260.
- “Arthroscopic stabilisation for shoulder instability ”. Fountzoulas K, Hassan S, Khoriati A, Chiang C-H, Little N and Patel V. J Clin Orthop and Trauma 2019.
- “Biceps tenodesis versus biceps tenotomy for biceps tendinitis without rotator cuff tears” Hassan S and Patel V, J Clin Orthop and Trauma 2019 10(2): 248-56.
- “Responsiveness of the EQ-5D-3L in elective shoulder surgery: Does it adequately represent patient experience?” Evans J, Dattani R, Ramasamy V and Patel V R, J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2018; 26(2): 1-7.
- “Elbow hemiarthroplasty using a triceps-on approach for acute distal humeral fractures”. Phadnis J, Banerjee S, Little N J, Watts A, Hearnden A and Patel V R, J. Shoulder & Elbow Surg. 2015; 24: 1178-86.
- “Improvement in quality of life after arthroscopic capsular release for contracture of the shoulder” Dattani R, Ramasamy V, Parker R and Patel V. R. Bone Joint J 2013; 95-B: 942-6.
- “Blood loss and the need for transfusion after shoulder surface replacement” Singh V. K., Trehan R. J., Banerjee S, Bardakos N. V. and Patel V. R. Shoulder & Elbow 2013; 5(2): 100–105.
- “Venous thromboembolic complications in shoulder and elbow surgery: a systematic review” Dattani R, Smith C and Patel V. R. Bone Joint J 2013; 95-B:70-4.
- “Diagnosis of partial thickness rotator cuff tears: description of a new diagnostic sign and a review of the literature”. Dattani R, Patel V R. Shoulder & Elbow 2011; 3(3): 143–147.
- “Symptomatic coracoclavicular joint: incidence, clinical significance and available management options.” Singh V K, Singh P K, Trehan R, Thompson S, Pandit R & Patel V. Int Orthop. 2011; 35(12): 1821-6
- “The value of specific radiological features in the classification of acetabular fractures” Patel V, Day A, Dinah F, Kelly M and Bircher M. J. Bone Joint Surg.[Br] 2007; 89-B: 72-6.
- “Nonunion of the humerus after failure of surgical treatment: Management using the Ilizarov Circular Fixator” Patel V. R., Menon D., Pool R. D. and Simonis R. B. J. Bone Joint Surg.[Br] 2000; 82-B: 977-83.
- "Fixation of patella fractures with braided polyester suture: a biomechanical study." Patel V. R., Parks B., Wang Y., Ebert F. and Jinnah R. H. Injury 2000; 31: 1- 6.
- “Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression: Results and factors affecting outcome” Patel V. R., Singh D., Calvert P. T. and Bayley J. I. L. J. Shoulder & Elbow Surg. 1999; 8: 231-7.
National multicentre trials (as principal investigator at recruiting site).
- “Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for subacromial shoulder pain (CSAW): a multicentre, pragmatic, parallel group, placebo-controlled, three-group, randomised surgical trial”. Beard DJ et al on behalf of the CSAW study group. Lancet 2018; 391(10118):329-338
- “Effectiveness of open and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (UKUFF) : A randomised controlled trial” Carr A et al. Bone Joint J. 2017 Jan;99-B(1):107-115.
As member of Consensus Panel on Shoulder Arthroplasty monitoring
- “Core set of unfavorable events of shoulder arthroplasty: an international Delphi consensus process.” Audigé L, Schwyzer HK; Shoulder Arthroplasty Core Event Set (SA CES) Consensus Panel, Durchholz H. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28(11): 2061-71.
Case reports, surgical tips, technical notes and correspondence
- “Avoiding shoulder injury from intramuscular vaccines” Behrens R and Patel VR. Lancet. 2021 Feb
- “Anomalous origin of the long head of the biceps from the rotator cuff.” Banerjee S, and Patel V R. Indian J Orthop 2015; 49(1): 105-8. (Case report).
- “Anatomical Reconstruction of Reverse Hill-Sachs Lesions Using the Underpinning Technique” Banerjee S, Singh V, Das A and Patel V. R. Orthopedics 2012; 35(5): e-752-57. (Technical description)
- “Calcification of the superior glenoid labrum.” Dattani R, Thompson S, Patel V R. Shoulder & Elbow 2011; 3(2): 109–110. (Case report)
- “The use of an arthroscopic cannula to remove bone screws.” Thompson S, Dattani R, Singh V K & Patel V R. Eur Orthop Traumatol 2011; 2:147–148 (Surgical tip)
- “An unusual cause of lateral elbow pain” Dinah F and Patel V. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2007; 16: e1-e3. (Case report)
- “Internal closure of portals in shoulder arthroscopy” Payne R and Patel V. R. Arthroscopy 2006; 22(3): 342. (Technical description)
- “Arthroscopic excision of a painful bipartite patella fragment” Azarbod P., Agar G. and Patel V. Arthroscopy 2005; 21(8): 1106. (Case report)
- “Trans-scaphoid trans-lunate palmar fracture dislocation of the carpus” Patel V. R. and Boardman D. Injury 2005; 36: 434-437. (Case report)
- “Locked Shoulder: An unusual late complication of the Bristow Procedure” Mellor S. J., Patel V. R. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2002; 11: 519-20. (case report).
- “Salvage of the head of the radius after fracture-dislocation of the elbow” Patel V. R. and Elliott D. S. J. Bone Joint Surg.[Br] 1999; 81-B: 306-8 (case report) and J. Bone Joint Surg.[Br] 1999; 81-B: 745-6 (correspondence).