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Arthroscopic meniscal surgery vs non-operative treatment for degenerative tears with mechanical symptoms: 5-year outcomes systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs Open

Nafisa Zilani, Jianguo Tan, Siddarth Raj, Alexandros Maris, Angelo V. Vasiliadis , et al. · 2025

Assessment of Outcome in Patients Undergoing Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins in a Community-based Hospital Using Venous Clinical Severity Score Open

Siddarth Raj, Lingaraj H Adavi, Sairam Subramanian · 2025

Background: Varicose veins are one of the most prevalent conditions that significantly impact quality of life and can lead to severe complications if untreated. Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has emerged as a minimally invasive a…

The recovery trajectory of people undergoing treatment for knee articular cartilage damage: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Henry K. C. Searle, Siddarth Raj, Ali Ridha, Imran Ahmed, Chetan Khatri , et al. · 2025

All arms showed an improvement in IKDC scores from baseline up until 24 months before plateauing. This was maintained at 60 months for those undergoing microfracture and cell expansion therapy. More long-term data are needed for scaffold-b…

The recovery trajectory of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in randomised controlled trials: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of operative and nonoperative treatments Open

Ali Ridha, Siddarth Raj, Henry K. C. Searle, Imran Ahmed, Nicholas A. Smith , et al. · 2025

Purpose The purpose of this research was to understand the trajectory of recovery following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction compared to nonoperative treatments. Methods A systematic review and meta‐analysis approach was use…

DiffErential attainment and Factors AssoCiated with Training applications and Outcomes (DE FACTO) for general surgery applications in the UK: retrospective study Open

Sarika Grover, Siddarth Raj, Martina Spazzapan, Beth Russell, Harroop Bola , et al. · 2024

Injury prevention programmes (IPPs) for preventing anterior cruciate ligament injuries Open

Siddarth Raj, Ali Ridha, Hamza Umar, Sharon R Lewis, William F. Jackson , et al. · 2024

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To determine the benefits and harms of injury prevention programmes on anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Performance of OpenAI’s GPT-4 in a mock MRCS Part A Examination Open

Ibrahim Inzarul Haq, Siddarth Raj, Ali Ridha, Arun O’Sullivan, Imran Ahmed , et al. · 2024

Introduction: OpenAI’s latest iteration of a Large Language Model (LLM); GPT-4 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4) has demonstrated its proficiency against various professional examination standards like the USMLE (United States Medical…

DiffErential attainment and Factors AssoCiated with Training applications and Outcomes (DE FACTO) study: Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery in the UK Open

Siddarth Raj, Sarika Grover, Martina Spazzapan, Beth Russell, Zahra Jaffry , et al. · 2024

Aims The aims of this study were to describe the demographic, socioeconomic, and educational factors associated with core surgical trainees (CSTs) who apply to and receive offers for higher surgical training (ST3) posts in Trauma & Orthopa…

Differential attainment and factors associated with training applications and outcomes: Urology in the United Kingdom Open

Martina Spazzapan, Sarika Grover, Siddarth Raj, Beth Russell, Sachin Malde , et al. · 2024

Urology is the fourth largest surgical specialty in the UK with just under 1000 practicing consultants [1]. Following the 2-year Foundation Programme, doctors wishing to pursue urology training will typically go through two competitive nat…

Performance of OpenAI’s GPT-4 in a mock MRCS Part A Examination Open

Ibrahim Inzarul Haq, Siddarth Raj, Ali Ridha, Arun O’Sullivan, Imran Ahmed , et al. · 2024

Introduction: OpenAI’s latest iteration of a Large Language Model (LLM); GPT-4 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4) has demonstrated its proficiency against various professional examination standards like the USMLE (United States Medical…

No Time for ChitChat? Artificial intelligence Chatbots as a tool to identify research priorities in hip and knee arthroplasty. Open

Ali Ridha, Imran Ahmed, Siddarth Raj, Farhan Syed, Abdus Wasim , et al. · 2023

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbots, such as ChatGPT3, have gained attention in medical and non-medical domains. Their ability to identify research gaps in orthopaedics is yet to be tested. Aims: This study aimed to assess th…

Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery & infection: A historical foundation, systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Siddarth Raj, Harroop Bola, Thomas York · 2023

The surgical site infection rates were found to be low across robotic knee arthroplasty. Further research is required to prove its superiority compared to the conventional, non-robotic technique.

Fournier’s gangrene reconstruction: A 10-year retrospective analysis of practice at Guys and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust Open

Noel E. Biju, Muhayman Sadiq, Siddarth Raj, A Patel, Rushabh Shah , et al. · 2023

Fournier's gangrene is a rare and potentially fatal condition that affects the external genitalia and perineum as a necrotizing soft-tissue infection. It is equally prevalent in men and women and although there are many ways to manage the …

Clinician and computer: a study on doctors’ perceptions of artificial intelligence in skeletal radiography Open

Thomas York, Siddarth Raj, Thomas Ashdown, Gareth Jones · 2023

Background Traumatic musculoskeletal injuries are a common presentation to emergency care, the first-line investigation often being plain radiography. The interpretation of this imaging frequently falls to less experienced clinicians despi…

Dynamic hip screws versus cephalocondylic intramedullary nails for unstable extracapsular hip fractures in 2021: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials Open

Siddarth Raj, Sarika Grover, Harroop Bola, Akhilesh Pradhan, Muhammad Fazal , et al. · 2023

Oncological and functional outcomes of organ‐preserving cystectomy versus standard radical cystectomy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open

Reece Clay, Raghav Shaunak, Siddarth Raj, Alexander Light, Sachin Malde , et al. · 2022

Introduction Radical cystectomy (RC) is historically considered the gold standard treatment for muscle invasive and high‐risk non‐muscle invasive bladder cancer. However, this technique leaves the majority of patients of both sexes with po…

Dynamic hip screws versus cephalocondylic intramedullary nails for unstable extracapsular hip fractures in 2021: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials Open

Siddarth Raj, Sarika Grover, Harroop Bola, Akhilesh Pradhan, Muhammad Ali Fazal , et al. · 2022

Background Extracapsular hip fractures comprise approximately half of all hip fractures and the incidence of hip fractures is exponentially increasing. Extramedullary fixation using a dynamic hip screw (DHS) has been the gold standard meth…

Clinician and computer: a study on doctors’ perceptions of artificial intelligence in skeletal radiography Open

Thomas York, Siddarth Raj, Thomas Ashdown, Gareth Jones · 2022

Background - Traumatic musculoskeletal injuries are a common presentation to emergency care, the first-line investigation often being plain radiography. The interpretation of this imaging frequently falls to less experienced clinicians des…

Global impact of COVID-19 on surgeons and team members (GlobalCOST): a cross-sectional study Open

Zahra Jaffry, Siddarth Raj, Asser Sallam, Stephen Lyman, Ahmed Negida , et al. · 2022

Objectives To investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of surgeons and allied health professionals as well as the support provided by their institutions. Design This cross-sectional study involved distributing an online survey …

Evaluating the utility of an international webinar as a platform to educate students and doctors on the UK core surgical training portfolio Open

Siddarth Raj, Harroop Bola, Amar Rai, Sarika Grover, Anisha Bandyopadhyay , et al. · 2022

Assessing the utility of virtual OSCE sessions as an educational tool: a national pilot study Open

Sarika Grover, Maharsh Pandya, Chavini Ranasinghe, Saajan Ramji, Harroop Bola , et al. · 2022

Background Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are a common form of assessment used across medical schools in the UK to assess clinical competence and practical skills and are traditionally held in an in-person format. In th…

Additional file 1 of Assessing the utility of virtual OSCE sessions as an educational tool: a national pilot study Open

Sarika Grover, Maharsh Pandya, Chavini Ranasinghe, Saajan Ramji, Harroop Bola , et al. · 2022

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Decisions around Deceased Organ Donation in Young South Asian Individuals in the United Kingdom Open

Pinky Kotecha, Rahul Shah, Siddarth Raj, Amar Rai, Abdullah Khawaja , et al. · 2022

There is a large disparity between the demand and availability of organs for transplantation from within the UK's ethnic minority groups. Our aims were to identify the perceptions, knowledge of and level of engagement with organ donation s…

Long‐term outcomes of outpatient laser ablation for recurrent non‐muscle invasive bladder cancer: A retrospective cohort study Open

Sarika Grover, Siddarth Raj, Beth Russell, Elsie Mensah, Rajesh Nair , et al. · 2021

Objectives The objective of this study is to determine the long‐term efficacy and safety of office‐based Holmium:YAG laser ablation for the treatment of recurrent non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Methods We retrospectively revie…

733 Long-Term Outcomes of Outpatient Laser Ablation for Recurrent Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open

Sarika Grover, Siddarth Raj, Beth Russell, Kay Thomas, Rajesh Nair , et al. · 2021

Aim Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is the most prevalent form of bladder cancer, predominantly affecting the elderly population. The most common treatment for recurrent NMIBC is transurethral resection of the bladder tumour (TU…

660 Trapeziectomy Versus Joint Replacement for First Carpometacarpal (CMC-1) Joint Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open

Siddarth Raj, Reece Clay, Saajan Ramji, Raghav Shaunak, Arshan Jimmy Dadrewalla , et al. · 2021

Aim The challenge of managing first carpometacarpal (CMC-1) joint osteoarthritis is the lack of guidance on which surgical intervention is superior. This systematic review and meta-analysis compares joint replacement (JR) and trapeziectomy…

728 A Systematic Review of The Efficacy and Safety of Outpatient Bladder Tumour Ablation Open

Sachin Malde, Sarika Grover, Siddarth Raj, Yuhong Yuan, Rajesh Nair , et al. · 2021

Introduction The management of recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) typically requires repeated transurethral resections under general anaesthesia. This is costly and results in poor health-related quality-of-life for patie…

Trapeziectomy versus joint replacement for first carpometacarpal (CMC 1) joint osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Siddarth Raj, Reece Clay, Saajan Ramji, Raghav Shaunak, Arshan Jimmy Dadrewalla , et al. · 2021

32 Addressing efficiency of clinical information delivery in cardiology wards: experience from a quality improvement project on echocardiography reporting Open

Michela Martinuzzi, Saajan Ramji, Siddarth Raj, Ramabala Vuyyuru · 2020

Echocardiography is a key diagnostic procedure, but delays or requests overload might compromise its contribution to the clinical decision process. This project aimed at speeding the availability of echocardiograms results by applying two…

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