Division of Orthopedic Surgery Research
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Downey, Robert, Abdu Etagiuri, Daniel Chaudry, Elliot Grande-Sherbert, Benjamin Verrall, Jano van der Merwe, Mikayla Rudniski, Mason Beaulieu, Johannes M. van der Merwe, Identifying preoperative risk factors to guide postoperative blood tests in lower limb total joint arthroplasty patients,
Journal of Orthopaedic Reports, 2026, 100965, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorep.2026.100965.
King, G., Obaid, H., Nickol, M., & van der Merwe, J. M. (2026). Occult Pelvic Fractures Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective CT-Based Cohort Study. Journal of Orthopaedics.
Zhao, M. Y., Elaschuk, C., Maqsood, A., Goldade, T., Girgis, S., Ashique, J., Parchomchuk, E, King G, Beaulieu, M, Nickol, M, van der Merwe, J. M. Causative factors for varus tibial baseplate subsidence in primary total knee arthroplasty: A retrospective analysis. Journal of Orthopaedics, 2025 Sep (67), pp 59-67.
Zhao, M. Y., Parchomchuk, E., Goldade, T., Rudniski, M., Oster, N., Beaulieu, M., ... & van der Merwe, J. M. (2025). Seasonal trends and risk factors in prosthetic joint infections: A retrospective analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic Reports, 2025 August 4(2), 100656.
Ong, Q., Zhao, M. Y., Goldade, T., Nickol, M., & van der Merwe, J. M. (2025 July). Artificial Intelligence in developing realistic expectations following a Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedic Reports, Volume 5, Issue 2, 2026, 100734.
Zhao MY, Girgis S, Goldade T, Parchomchuk E, Nickol M, van der Merwe JM. Comparative Diagnostic Value of Serological and Synovial Tests for Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Comprehensive Analysis. JBJS Open Access. 2025 Apr 25;10(2):e24.00206. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.24.00206. PMID: 40291502; PMCID: PMC12020709.
Goldstein K, Nickol M, van der Merwe JM. Evaluating the Learning Curve and Outcomes of a New Rectangular Femoral Stem in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A comparative Study. J Orthop. 2025 Apr 23;64:139-146. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2025.04.007. PMID: 40352780; PMCID: PMC12059592.
Zhao, MY., Ashique, J., Elaschuk, C., Oster, N., Rudniski, M., England, J., van der Merwe, J., Serological Risk Factors Associated with Arthroplasty Complications, Journal of Orthopaedics, Volume 72, 2026, pages 128-136, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2025.12.002
Goldstein, K., Tyndall, W., Nickol, M.E. et al. Inclinometer Use in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Does Not Improve Acetabular Component Positioning: A Non-Randomized Control Trial. Arthroplasty 6, 41 (2024 July). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-024-00258-y
Zhao MY, Shirazi S, Trinder K, Hominuke T, Ruddy G, Malin G, McKague M. A student-led clerkship primer: a near-peer orientation to clerkship. Can Med Educ J. 2024 May 1;15(2):83-85. doi: 10.36834/cmej.76866. PMID: 38827907; PMCID: PMC11139801.
Vasil E, M Nesbitt C, Toomey C, Kuntze G, Esau S, A Emery C, Gabel L. Bone health and physical activity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a cross-sectional case-control study. Pediatric Rheumatology Online J. 2024 Apr 19;22(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s12969-024-00982-4. PMID: 38641611; PMCID: PMC11031938.
Flaaten N, Moslim H, Tang E, Varrall R. Scapular fractures: A regional and rural perspective. Aust J Rural Health. 2024 Mar; 32: 388–393. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.13100
Gavin King, Alexander Le, Michaela Nickol, Bianca Sarkis, Johannes van der Merwe, Periarticular infiltration used in Total Joint Replacements: An Update and Review article, J Orthop Surg Res 18, 859 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04333-z
Macaskill, J., Emadi. R., Zhao, MY., Barbour-Tuck, E., Walker, ME., Valcke, P., Munshey, F., Gamble, J., A randomized controlled trial of passive leg raise to facilitate pediatric peripheral intravenous access
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Volume 70, pages 1848–1850 (2023)
Testa, E. J., Orman, S., Bergen, M. A., Ready, L. V., Li, N. Y., & Gil, J. A. (2022). Variability in Hand Surgery Training Among Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgery Residents. JAAOS Global Research & Reviews, 6(1).
Ready, L. V., Li, N. Y., Worobey, S., Lemme, N. J., Yang, D. S., Yang, J., ... & Owens, B. D. (2021). Influence of preseason versus in-season play on achilles tendon injuries in the National Football League. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 2021 Dec 6; 9(12), 23259671211056083 2021
Chan EW, Chaulk RC, Cheng Y, Shin J. No decrease in incidence of arthroscopic meniscectomy in a Canadian province” Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy [March, 2021] doi: 10.1007/s00167-021-06534-7. Online ahead of print.
Sarah McLaren, Laura Sims, Yanzhao Cheng, Raymond Khan, David Sauder, The Effects of Patient Resilience and Catastrophizing on Carpal Tunnel Surgical Outcomes, Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online 3 (2021) 322-328 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2021.07.006
Sims LA, Khan R, Sauder DJ. The Effect of Personalized Patient Videos on Patient Satisfaction After Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery. Orthopedics. (2021) May-Jun;44(3):e331-e336. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20210414-02. Epub 2021 May 1. PMID: 34039193.
van der Merwe JM, Mastel M, JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews “Controversial Topics in total Knee Arthroplasty: A 5 Year Update (Part One)” JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews: Jan 2020 4(1) Issue I – p e 19.00047 doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-19-00047
van der Merwe, JM, Mastel, M, JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews “Controversial Topics in total Knee Arthroplasty: A 5 Year Update (Part Two)” JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews 4(1) Jan 2020 doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-19-00048
Sims L, Shin J, Lin A. Review Article, Arthroscopic soft tissue stabilization: single anterior portal technique. Annals of Joint 2017 Nov; 2(11)
Mac-Thiong J-M, Ibrahim S, Parent S, Hubert L, Defining the number and type of fixation anchors for optimal main curve correction in posterior surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The Spine Journal (2016) Volume 17, Issue 5, May 2017, Pages 663-670 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2016.11.012 Published online: November 17, 2016
Sims L, Kulyk P, Woo A. Intra-operative Culture Positive Allograft Bone and Subsequent Post-operative Infections: A Retrospective Review. The Canadian Journal of Surgery: 2017 Apr; 60(2): 94–100
Lukenchuck J, Sims L, Shin JJ. Variability in Outcome Reporting for Operatively Managed Anterior Glenohumeral Instability. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2017 Feb;33(2):477-483
Shin JJ, Sims LA, Yanke AB. Chapter 53. Chondrolysis: Risk Benefit Analysis of “Caine” Local Anesthetics for ACL Reconstruction. Chapter 55. In: Prodromos C, Brown C, Fu FH, (Eds.), The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Reconstruction and Basic Science. (2nd ed.). Saunders, Elsevier. Philadelphia, PA. 2017
Hughs KE, Nickel D, Gurney-Dunlop, T, Knox KB, Total knee arthroplasty in multiple sclerosis, Arthroplasty Today 2016, Volume 2, Issue 3, 117 – 122 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2015.12.002
Podium/Poster Presentations
Downey, Robert, Abdu Etagiuri, Daniel Chaudry, Elliot Grande-Sherbert, Benjamin Verrall, Jano van der Merwe, Mikayla Rudniski, Mason Beaulieu, Johannes M. van der Merwe, Identifying Preoperative Risk Factors to Guide Postoperative Blood Tests in Lower Limb Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients, Podium Presentation, 2026 COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, St. John’s, NL, June 10-13, 2026.King, Gavin, Assessing the Impact of Occult Acetabulum Fractures Sustained During Total Hip Arthroplasty, Podium Presentation, 2026 COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, St. John’s, NL, June 10-13, 2026.
Nesbitt, Colleen, The Effects of Radioimmunotherapy on Biofilm-Associated Implant Infections in a Preclinical Rat Model, Podium Presentation, 2026 COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, St. John’s, NL, June 10-13, 2026.
Patterson, Ethan, The Influence of Weather on Ankle Fractures: An Analysis of Over 8500 Surgically Managed Cases, 2026 COACORSCORA Annual Meeting, St. John’s, NL, June 10-13, 2026.
Parchomchuk, Evan, Assessing Whether Intraoperative Histological Samples are Necessary in Aseptic Total
Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Revisions, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2026, Saskatoon, SK
Nesbitt, Colleen, PROMS Stand up: No difference in Pre‑ or Post‑Op Patient Reported Outcomes in
Patients with Single or Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2026 Saskatoon, SK
Nesbitt, Colleen, The Effects of Radioimmunotherapy on Biofilm‑Associated Implant Infections in a
Preclinical Rat Mode, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2026 Saskatoon, SK
King, Gavin, Occult Pelvic Fractures Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective
CT‑Based Cohort Study, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2026 Saskatoon, SK
Flaaten, Nordan, Canadian Surgeons Views on Outpatient ACDF procedures: What’s the Hold Up?, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2026 Saskatoon, SK
Downey, Robert, Identifying Preoperative Risk Factors to Guide Postoperative Blood Tests in Lower Limb Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2026 Saskatoon, SK
Juin, Rishkard Joseph, Time-to-Surgery and Length of Stay in Orthopedic Trauma: Bench-marking a Resource-Limited Setting Against North American Systems, Poster Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2026 Saskatoon, SK
Patterson, Ethan, Ankle Fracture FROST: A Retrospective Case Study, Poster Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2026 Saskatoon, SK
Flaaten, Nordan, Outpatient Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion: A Survey of Canadian Surgeon, Podium Presentation, 26th Annual Scientific Conference of the Canadian Spine Society, March 2-6, 2026, Banff, AB.
Zhao, Mars, The Impacts of a Night Float Call System within an Orthopedic Residency Program: A Prospective Analysis on Resident Wellness, Satisfaction, and Education, Podium Presentation, PGME Resident Research Day, October 23, 2025 Saskatoon, SK
Zhao, MY, Comparative Diagnostic Value of Serological and Synovial Tests for Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Comprehensive Analysis, ePoster Presentation, the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2025, Vancouver, B.C.
Goldstein, Kyle, Evaluating the Learning Curve and Outcomes of a New Rectangular Femoral Stem in Total Hip arthroplasty: A Comparative Study, Poster Presentation, the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2025, Vancouver, B.C.
Zhao, MY, An Analysis of the Seasonal Impact on Periprosthetic Joint Infections, ePoster Presentation, the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2025, Vancouver, B.C.
Zhao, MY, Causative Factors for Varus Tibial Baseplate Subsidence in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Analysis, Podium Presentation, the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2025, Vancouver, B.C.
Oleynik, Zach, The Impacts of a Night Float Call System Within an Orthopedic Residency Program: A Prospective Analysis on Resident Wellness, Satisfaction, and Education, Podium Presentation, the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2025, Vancouver, B.C.
Downey, Robert, Quality Improvement Project: Appropriateness of Knee Arthroscopy in a Non-Academic Canadian City, Podium Presentation, the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2025, Vancouver, B.C.
Nesbitt, Colleen, A Global Training Program in Orthopedic Surgery, Podium/Panel Presentation, the COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2025, Vancouver, B.C.
Nesbitt, Colleen, A Global Training Program in Orthopedic Surgery, Podium Presentation, Bethune Rounds Table in Global Surgery 2025, Calgary, AB May 23-24, 2025
Alkhateeb, Omar, Canadian Prospective Pragmatic Perilunate Outcomes Trial (C3PO) The Saskatchewan Retrospective Cohort, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 8, 2025 Saskatoon, SK
Zhao, MY, Assessment of Satisfaction of Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients using CPAK Classification, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 8, 2025 Saskatoon, SK
Zhao, MY, Serological Risk Factors Associated with Arthroplasty Complications, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 8, 2025 Saskatoon, SK
Goldstein, Kyle, Evaluating the Learning Curve and Outcomes of a New Rectangular Femoral Stem in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Comparative Study, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 8, 2025 Saskatoon, SK
Downey, Robert, Quality Improvement Project: Appropriateness of Knee Arthroscopy in Regina, SK, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 8, 2025 Saskatoon, SK (Surgical Foundations Research Award)
Oleynik, Zach, The Impacts of a Night Float Call System within an Orthopedic Residency Program: a Prospective Analysis on Resident Wellness, Satisfaction, and Education, Podium Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 8, 2025 Saskatoon, SK
Parchomchuk, Evan, An Analysis of the Seasonal Impact on Periprosthetic joint Infections, Poster Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 8, 2025 Saskatoon, SK
Nesbitt, Colleen, Global Training Program in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery – Results from Year 1, Poster Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, May 8, 2025 Saskatoon, SK
Zhao, MY, van der Merwe J, Causative Factors Associated with Varus Subsidence of the Tibial Component in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, Poster Presentation, AAHKS Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, Nov 5-8, 2024
Le, Alexander, Pharmacological Components of Intraoperative Periarticular Infiltration: A Review, ePoster Presentation, COA/CORS/CORA Annual Meeting, Halifax, NS, Jun 12-15, 2024
Kyle Goldstein, Wyatt Tyndall, Michaela E. Nickol, Johannes M. van der Merwe, Inclinometer Use in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Does Not Improve Acetabular Component Positioning: A Non-Randomized Control Trial, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Halifax, NS, Jun 12-15,2024
Zhao, Mars Causative Factors Associated with Varus Subsidence of the Tibial Component in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. Podium Presentation, Department Surgery Research Day, May 16, 2024 (Third Place Podium Presentation).
Zhao, Mars, Comparative Diagnostic Value of Serological and Synovial Tests for Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A comprehensive Analysis, Podium Presentation, Department Surgery Research Day, May 16, 2024 (Third Place Podium Presentation).
Goldstein, Kyle. Inclinometer Use in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Does Not Improve Acetabular Component Positioning: A Control Trial, Podium Presentation, Department Surgery Research Day, May 16, 2024
Getzlaf, Matthew Does Intra-operative Range of Motion at the Time of Scaphoidectomy and Four-Corner Fusion Predict Post-operative Range of Motion? Podium Presentation, Department Surgery Research Day, May 16, 2024
Nesbitt, Colleen, Global Training Program in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Poster Presentation, Department Surgery Research Day, May 16, 2024
Zhao, MY, A Student-Led Clerkship Primer, A Near-Peer Orientation to Clerkship, Podium Presentation, Western UGME College of Medicine Dean’s Conference, Saskatoon, October 2023
Ready, Lauren, Ankle fractures with syndesmotic disruption: A novel surgical technique for flexible fixation, Poster Presentation (CORS Other), Canadian Orthopedic Resident Association Annual Meeting, Calgary, AB, June 21-24, 2023
Ready, Lauren, Ankle fractures with syndesmotic disruption: A novel surgical technique for flexible fixation, Poster Presentation (COA Foot and Ankle), Canadian Orthopedic Resident Association Annual Meeting, Calgary, AB, June 21-24, 2023
Chan, Emily, Does addition of longer-acting local anesthetic improve the post-operative pain after carpal tunnel release? Podium Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Resident Association Annual Meeting, Calgary, AB, June 21-24, 2023 (First Place Podium Presentation).
Ready, Lauren, Ankle fractures with Syndesmotic Disruption: A novel surgical technique using suture tape to address syndesmotic instability without rigid fixation, Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, November 17, 2022
Sarkis, Bianca, Medial congruent vs. cruciate retaining total knee replacement: A randomized controlled research trial, Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, November 17, 2022
Chan, Emily, Does Addition of Longer-Acting Local Anesthetic Improve the Post-operative Pain After Carpal Tunnel Release? A randomized controlled study, Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, November 17, 2022 1st place podium presentation and Henry and Cheryl Kloppenburg Award
Kuljic Nebojsa, Calcaneus Fracture Fixation: Assessing the adequacy of the Sinus Tarsi surgical fixation technique, ePoster presentation, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting, Quebec City, QC, September 14-17, 2022
Getzlaf, Matthew, Does Intra-operative Range of Motion at the Time of Scaphoidectomy and Four-Corner Fusion Predict Post-operative Range of Motion? Podium Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Resident Association Annual Meeting, June 9, 2022
Sarkis, Bianca, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation o Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: Outcomes From A Single Surgeon Case Series, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Resident Association Annual Meeting, June 9, 2022
Ready, Lauren, The influence of Pre-Season Versus In-Season Play on Achilles Tendon Injuries in the NFL, Virtual Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, November 23, 2021
Getzlaf, Matthew, An Epidemiological Profile of Pickleball Athletes, Virtual Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, November 23, 2021
Billard K, Sauder D, Sims L, Cheng, Y, Comparing Superficial vs. Deep Local Anesthetic Infiltration To Improve Patient Experience During Carpal Tunnel Release, CORA and COA Podium Presentation, Virtual CORA/COA Annual Meeting, June 15-19, 2021
Kuljic N, Willms S, Cheng Y, Thiessen T, Kolla L, Calcaneus Fracture Fixation: Assessing the Adequacy of the Sinus Tarsi Surgical Fixation Technique, CORA Poster Presentation, Virtual CORA Annual Meeting, June 15-19, 2021
Kuljic N, Calcaneus Fracture Fixation: Assessing the adequacy of the Sinus Tarsi Surgical Fixation Technique, Podium Presentation COA Annual Meeting, June 15-19, 2021
McLaren S, The Effect of Patient Resilience and Pain Catastrophizing on Carpal Tunnel Surgical Outcomes, CACSR Virtual Conference, October 30, 2020
Billard K, Comparing Superficial vs. Deep Local Anesthetic Infiltration to Improve Patient Experience During Carpal Tunnel Release, Virtual Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, October 8, 2020 (Second Place Research Award)
Willms S, Johnston GHJ, Osteoporosis Management in Fragility Hip Fracture Patients Post Fracture: A Quality Improvement Project, 2020 Virtual PGME Resident Research Day June 23-29, 2020
Chan E, Chaulk R, Cheng Y, Shin J, Epidemiological trends of meniscectomy in Saskatchewan, Virtual COA and CORA Annual Meeting, June 19-20 2020
McLaren S, Podium Presentation, The Effect of Patient Resilience and Pain Catastrophizing on Carpal Tunnel Surgical Outcomes. Virtual Annual Meeting of the Canadian Orthopedic Association, June 19-20, 2020
Chan E, Virtual Presentation: Epidemiological Trends of Meniscectomy in Saskatchewan
ID: 382, virtual COA, CORS and CORA Annual Meeting from June 19-20, 2020
Billard K, Does Femoroacetabular Impingement Etiology Correlate with the Location of Labral Tears? e-poster for the CORA 2020 Virtual Meeting on June 19-20, 2020
Willms S, An Osteoporosis Primer for Orthopedic residents, CORA mini symposium, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, QC, June 19, 2020
Kulyk P, Fürnstahl P, Vlachopoulos L, Zheng G, Poster Presentation, Fully Automatic Planning of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty without Segmentation: A Deep Learning Based Approach, ICORS 2019
Kulyk P, Fully Automatic Planning of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty without Segmentation: A Deep Learning Based Approach, Podium Presentation, Canadian Surgery Forum, Montreal, QC, Sept 5-7, 2019
Kulyk P, Fully Automatic Planning of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty without Segmentation: A Deep Learning Based Approach, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, QC, June 19-22, 2019
Mastel M, Johnston GHJ, Distal Radial Fractures: Radioulnar Interval Narrowing, the Head of the Capitate, and Radial Inclination, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association International Combined Meeting of Orthopedic Research Societies (ICORS) , Montreal, QC, June 19-22, 2019
Willms S, An Osteoporosis Primer for Orthopedic residents - CORA mini symposium, Montreal, June 19-22, 2019
Schneider P, Willms S, Applying the 2010 Osteoporosis Canada Guidelines: Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention Education for Orthopedic Residents (OPED), Podium Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Resident Association (CORA) Meeting, Montreal, QC, June 19, 2019
Chan E, Epidemiological Trends of Meniscectomy in Saskatchewan, Podium Presentation, Surgery Resident Research Day, May 16, 2019
Kulyk P, Zheng G, Zumstein M, Fully Automatic Planning of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Deep Learning Based Approach, Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, May 16, 2019 (First Place Podium Presentation Award)
McLaren S, Sauder D, The Effect of Patient Resilience and Pain Catastrophizing on Outcomes Following Carpal Tunnel Release, Podium Presentation, Surgery Resident Research Day, May 16, 2019 (Second Place Podium Presentation Award)
Chan E, Chaulk R, Shin J, Epidemiological Trends of Meniscectomy in Saskatchewan, Podium
Presentation, Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, May 16, 2019 (Kvinlaug Surgical
Foundations Research Award, Best Junior Resident Presentation)
Paul K, Fürnstahl P, Vlachopoulos L, Zheng G, Fully Automatic Planning of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty without Segmentation: A Deep Learning Based Approach, Podium Presentation, MICCAI-MSKI 2018
Willms S, Osteoporosis Management in Fragility Hip Fracture Patients Post Fracture: A Quality Improvement Project. Podium and Poster Presentation, Clinical Quality Improvement Program Capstone, Saskatoon, SK September 5, 2018
Sims L, Sauder David, Khan Raymond, Is Patient Satisfaction in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Improved by Personalized Patient Videos? A Randomized Control Study Podium Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Victoria, June 20-23, 2018
Lei A, Mastel M, King Anthony, Total Knee Arthroplasty Infections: The Saskatoon Experience, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Victoria, June 20-23, 2018
Billard K, Johnston GHJ, Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures and the Girl with the Curl, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Victoria, June 20-23, 2018
Billard K, Johnston GHJ, Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures and the Girl with the Curl, Department of Surgery, Pathology, Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, May 10, 2018
Mastel M, Abou-Ghaida M, King AE, Dust W, Femoral Subsidence Rates of the Zimmer Versys FMT Stem and the Zimmer M/L Taper Stem, Department of Surgery, Pathology, Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, May 10, 2018
Sims L, Is Patient Satisfaction in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Improved by Personalized Patient Videos? A Randomized Control Study, Department of Surgery, Pathology, Ophthalmology Resident Research Day, May 10, 2018 (Best Publication Award)
Sims, L, Lukenchuk JMJ, Shin, J Variability in Outcome Reporting for Operatively Managed Anterior Shoulder Instability, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Ottawa, June 15-18, 2017
Ibrahim S, Johnston GHJ, Patient-Rated Outcomes of Fragility Distal Radial Fractures No
Less Than 5 Years Post Fracture in Women 50 Years and Older, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Ottawa, June 15-18, 2017
Ibrahim S, Johnston GHJ, Patient-Rated Outcomes of Fragility Distal Radial Fractures No
Less Than 5 Years Post Fracture in Women 50 Years and Older, 2017 Surgery & Pathology Resident Research Day, May 24, 2017 (Surgical Foundations Research Award, Second Place)
Sims L, Johnston GHJ, A novel classification system for distal ulna fractures associated with distal radius fractures. Poster Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas September 29 – October 1, 2016
Rooks K, Norton, J, Dzus AK, Allen L, Hansen H, Hedden D, Lower Stimulation Thresholds at the Apical Pedicle in Pediatric Spine Deformity, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Quebec City, QC, June 16-19, 2016
Gurney-Dunlop T, Dust W, Taillon M, Acute Compartment Syndrome Following Surgical Treatment of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Quebec City, QC, June 16-19, 2016
Sims L, Johnston GHJ, A Novel Classification for Distal Ulna Fractures Associated with Distal Radius Fractures, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Quebec City, QC, June 16-19, 2016
Fox S, Reliability in Interpreting Distal Radial Fracture Radiographs before and after a Technique Teaching Tutorial, Poster Presentation, Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Quebec City, QC, June 16-19, 2016
Abou-Ghaida, M, Stewart SA, Johnston G, Temporal patterns of loss of radial height, length and tilt in distal radius fractures in women 50 years and older, podium presentation at the Canadian Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Quebec City, QC June 16-19, 2016
Sims L, Johnston GHJ, A Novel Classification for Distal Ulna Fractures Associated with Distal Radius Fractures, Department of Surgery Residents’ Research Day, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK May 13, 2016
Sims L, Lukenchuk JMJ, Shin J Variability in Outcome Reporting for Operatively Managed Anterior Shoulder Instability, Poster Presentation, Department of Surgery Residents’ Research Day, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK May 13, 2016 (Best Poster Presentation Award)
Fox S, Hnenny L, Kelly M, Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Series and Review of Imaging Findings, Podium Presentation, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL March 1-5, 2016
Sims L, New Classification of Distal Ulna Fractures and their impact on Distal Radius Fracture Outcomes, Podium Presentation, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL March 1-5, 2016
Research Awards
Combined University of Saskatchewan/University of Manitoba
Orthopedic Surgery Residents’ Research Day Awards
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2026 May 29 (Saskatoon): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Robert Downey, PGY3 Identifying Preoperative Risk Factors to Guide Postoperative Blood Tests in Lower Limb Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Ethan Patterson, PGY1 Ankle Fracture FROST: A Retrospective Case Study |
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Honorable Mention |
Colleen Nesbitt, PGY3 PROMS Stand up: No difference in Pre- or Post op Patient Reported Outcomes in Patients with Single or Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Yixing Mars Zhao, PGY3 |
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2024 Oct 18 (Winnipeg): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Zachary Oleynik, PGY3 The impacts of a night float call system within an orthopedic residency program: a prospective analysis on resident wellness, satisfaction, and education |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Colleen Nesbitt, PGY2 Evaluation of a Global Training Program in Orthopedic Surgery |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Kyle Goldstein, PGY3 |
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2023 Oct 27 (Saskatoon): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Kyle Goldstein, PGY2 Inclinometer Use in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Does Not Improve Acetabular Component Positioning: A Control Trial |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Zachary Oleynik, PGY2 The Impacts of a Night Float Call System within an Orthopedic Residency Program: A Prospective Analysis on Resident Wellness, Satisfaction, and Education (Study Proposal) |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Nebojsa Kuljic, PGY5
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2022 Oct 28 (Winnipeg): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Emily Chan, PGY5 Does addition of longer-acting local anesthetic improve the post-operative pain after carpal tunnel release? A randomized controlled study |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Bianca Sarkis, PGY2 Medial Congruent vs Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Replacement: A Randomized Controlled Research Trial |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Emily Chan, PGY5
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2021 Nov 19 (Virtual) |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Emily Chan, PGY4 Does Addition of Longer-acting Local Anesthetic Improve the Post-operative Pain after Carpal Tunnel Release? Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Study |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Matthew Getzlaf, PGY3 An Epidemiological Profile of Pickleball Athletes |
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1st Place Research Award for Medical Students |
Michael Thatcher, Med III Trapeziectomy with and without Ligament Reconstruction for the Treatment of Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Kristi Billard, PGY5 |
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2020 Oct 28 (Virtual): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Kristi Billard, PGY4 Comparing Superficial vs. Deep Local Anesthetic Infiltration to Improve Patient Experience During Carpal Tunnel Release |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Nebojsa Kuljic, PGY2 Calcaneus Fracture Fixation: Assessing the Adequacy of the Sinus Tarsi Surgical Fixation Technique |
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1st Place Research Award for Medical Students |
Emmitt Hayes, Med IV Four-Corner Arthrodesis with differing methods of osteosynthesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Scott Willms, PGY5 |
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2019 Nov 1 (Saskatoon): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Emily Chan, PGY2 Epidemiological Trends of Meniscectomy in Saskatchewan |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Kristi Billard, PGY3 Does Femoral Acetabular Impingement Etiology Correlate with the Location of Labral Tears? |
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1st Place Research Award for Medical Students |
Zachary Oleynik, Med II The Novel Rip-Stop Suture Pattern is Superior to the Traditional Suture Bridge: A Matched Cohort Study |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Matthew Mastel, PGY5 |
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2018 Sep 18 (Winnipeg): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Paul Kulyk, PGY4 Fully Automatic Planning of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Deep Learning Based Approach |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Matthew Mastel, PGY4 Radioulnar Interval Narrowing in Distal Radius Fractures and Its Relationship to Radial Inclination |
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3rd Place Research Award |
Dr. Sarah McLaren, PGY3 Patient Tendencies Regarding Resiliency and Catastrophizing as it Relates to Carpal Tunnel Surgical Options |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Paul Kulyk, PGY4
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2017 Nov 24 (Saskatoon): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Laura Sims, PGY5 Is Patient Satisfaction in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Improved by Personalized Patient Videos? A Randomized Control Study |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. James Ardell, PGY4 Changes in Motor Latency during Spinal Decompression – Midterm Analysis |
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3rd Place Research Award |
Dr. Kristi Billard, PGY1 Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Distal Radial Fractures and the Girl with the Curl |
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Samuel Claman Prize in Orthopedic Research |
Dr. Laura Sims, PGY5 |
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2016 Nov 3 (Winnipeg): |
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1st Place Kirkaldy-Willis Research Award |
Dr. Alexnder Pereault, PGY5 Prevalence of osteoporosis, low and normal bone density in women fifty years and older who recently sustained a distal radius fracture, and their relationship to clinical features and radiographic outcomes |
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2nd Place Research Award |
Dr. Laura Sims, PGY4 Variability in outcome reporting for operatively man-aged anterior glenohumeral instability: A systematic review
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Honorable Mention |
Dr. Scott Mollison, PGY5 Postoperative rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair: A web-based survey of AOSSM and AANA members |