Dr Dror Maor, Knee, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Perth, Claremont, Murdoch, Lathlain, Kalgoorlie, WA | About | Research

Research

Dr. Maor has presented extensively and published a number of papers in peer-reviewed international journals. He possesses a strong belief in evidence-based practice and is passionate about orthopaedic and sports related research. His ongoing research and teaching commitments include years of involvement both with the University of Western Australia and Notre Dame Medical School as well as his collaboration with the international Surgical Outcomes System (SOS). He continues to work with GOSH and UCL Institute of Health on several paediatric orthopaedic research projects. Whilst continuing his research interest in sport through the  Fortius Clinic as well as the Imperial College, London.

SURGICAL OUTCOMES SYSTEM

Dr. Maor believes there are significant benefits in international collaboration, and is part of a group of national and international surgeons who form part of the ‘Surgical Outcomes System’ (SOS). This unique resource aims to provide accurate assessment of outcomes and responses to surgery, and assists in the development of superior surgical techniques. Dr. Maor asks each of his patients to voluntarily participate in this ongoing de-identified study. Participation involves taking a few minutes at most to complete an online questionnaire at certain time periods after treatment. This will provide a unique opportunity to track progress and compare outcomes to thousands of patients around the world, which benefits not only each patient but also the wider community.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

  • Return to elite sports after first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis in the professional athlete (expected completion 2019)
  • Predictors of adverse outcome in patients treated for DDH after the age of 18 months. (expected completion 2019)
  • Prolotherapy as a treatment choice for lateral ankle ligament injuries in elite athletes: A case series (expected completion 2019)
  • Lis Franc surgery and its association with neurological injuries (expected completion 2019)
  • A combined Endoscopic and Open Surgical Approach for Chronic Retracted Proximal Hamstring Avulsion (expected completion 2019)
  • A study looking at the use of prolotherapy in English Premier League players for grade 2 MCL Injury (expected completion 2020).
  • Functional improvement of the achilles tendon after sodium hyaluronate injection for plantaris syndrome (expected date of publication 2021).
  • An epidemiological study of foot and ankle injuries in professional tennis players and its effect on career progression.
  • A qualitative study of return to play times for professional tennis players with benchmarking against quantitative international sports databases

PUBLICATIONS

  • Maor D, Xu J, Singh K, Yates P. A modern constrained acetabular component for the management of hip instability. Journal of Musculoskeletal Research 2016; Vol. 19, No.1, 1650002 (1-7).
    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218957716500020
  • Khan RJK, Hofmann M, Kinzel V, Maor D, Bhagat S, Punwar S. Patella resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty (Review). Cochrane Library 2014, Issue 7.
  • Khan R, Maor D, Hofmann M, Haebich S. A comparison of a less invasive piriformis – sparing approach versus the standard posterior approach to the hip: A randomized controlled trial. J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 2012;94-B:43-50.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22219246
  • Maor D, O’Sullivan M, Bonning M, Mitchell R. Four hour access targets for emergency departments: potential negative implications for the work practices and clinical training of junior doctors. Emerg Med Australas 2011; 23: 782-783.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-6723.2011.01493.x
  • Maor D, Khoury A, Mosheiff R. A Case Of Midshaft Humerus Nonunion In A 36 Year Old Intellectually Disabled Man. The Internet Journal of Orthopedic Surgery 2011;18: 2.
    http://ispub.com/IJOS/18/2/11074
  • Mitchell R, Markwell A, Fielke R, Bonning M, Perry A, Maor D. The 2010 Specialist Trainee Survey: A view from the front line. Med J Aust 2011; 195: 382.
    https://doi.org/10.5694/mja11.10825

REVIEWER

The Bone & Joint Journal (Impact Factor 3.581)

PRESENTATIONS

  • European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) Scientific Meeting – Tel Aviv, Israel 2019 “Factors affecting the outcome of open reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip performed over the age of 18 months”
  • 3rd BOFAS Advanced Foot & Ankle Forum – Windsor, United Kingdom 2018
    British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
    “Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture Treatment”
  • GOSH Grand Round Meeting and Audit Day – London, United Kingdom 2018
    Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - NHS Foundation Trust
    “Paediatric and Adolescent ACL Injuries: Diagnosis, Controversy and Treatment”
  • 3rd  International Dana Seminar for Paediatric & Adolescent Sport Injuries, Treatment and Rehabilitation – Tel Aviv, Israel 2017
    Dana Children’s Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre & Israeli Physiotherapy Society
    “OCD Case study and its implications for adolescent athletes”
  • 18th  EFORT Congress – Vienna, Austria 2017
    European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
    “A Comparison Of Piriformis-Sparing Approach Vs. The Standard Posterior Approach To The Hip: A Randomised Controlled Trial with 10-years Follow up” 
  • GOSH Grand Round Multidisciplinary Meeting – London, United Kingdom 2017
    Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - NHS Foundation Trust
    “Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip – then and now”
  • SCGH Orthopaedic Nursing Meeting – Perth, Australia 2015
    Australian Nursing Federation and Orthopaedic Nurses Group
    Compartment Syndrome in Trauma and Sports
  • AORA National Meeting – Darwin, Australia 2013
    Australian Orthopaedic Registrar Association
    “A constrained acetabular component for primary and revision Hip Replacements: A retrospective Case Series”
  • AMEE International conference - Vienna, Austria 2011
    Association of Medical Education Europe
    “Social media and the medical profession”
  • AOA WA Annual Scientific Meeting – Perth, Australia 2010
    Australian Orthopaedic Association WA
    “Resurfacing of the Patella in Total Knee Arthroplasty - A Meta-Analysis”
  • AOA Annual Scientific Meeting – Hobart, Australia 2008
    Australian Orthopaedic Association
    “Minimally invasive hip replacement - a prospective randomised controlled trial”
  • AMA WA Intern Reception – Perth, Australia 2008
    Australian Medical Association Keynote Speaker
    “Trauma, Terror and Travel”
  • Medical School Business Development Program – Fremantle, Australia 2008
    Notre Dame Medical School 
    “Career, Lifestyle and Experience”
  • IOA International Scientific Meeting – Tel Aviv, Israel 2007
    Israeli Orthopaedic Association
    “Minimally Invasive Hip Replacements – a randomized controlled trial”
  • BOA International Meeting – Glasgow, Scotland 2006
    British Orthopaedic Association
    “Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial with regards to Minimally Invasive Hip Replacements”
  • AMSA Leadership Development Seminar- Canberra, Australia 2006
    Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) and Department of Health and Ageing
    “Leadership, Business and Success. How does Medicine allow this?”
  • AOA Annual Scientific Meeting – Canberra, Australia 2006
    Australian Orthopaedic Association
    “Minimally invasive hip replacement - a prospective randomised controlled trial”
  • AMSA Leadership Development Seminar- Canberra, Australia 2005
    Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) and Department of Health and Ageing
    “Today’s Students, Tomorrows Leaders. What impact can we have?”
  • AMSA Convention – Sydney, Australia 2005
    Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) and the Australian Medical Association
    “Is there still a role for student societies post VSU?”
  • Annual Meeting of CDAMS – Newcastle, Australia 2005
    Council of Deans of Australian Medical Schools
    “The impact increasing medical student numbers on Australia and its medical schools”
  • ADF: Medical Education Conference – Sydney, Australia 2005
    Australian Doctors Fund
    “Are teaching hospitals failing our future Doctors?”
  • AMA National Conference – Darwin, Australia 2005
    Australian Medical Association
    “Clinical Teaching for Our Doctors in the 21st Century.  Is Australia on the right Path?”
  • IFMSA Conference – Antalya, Turkey 2005
    International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA)
    “The future of medical Leadership, What must we do as student leaders?”
  • IFMSA – USA Conference – Washington DC, USA  2005
    International Federation of Medical Students – USA
    “Medical Education today, Where is the world heading?”

POSTERS

  • Maor D, Jones M, Lee JC, Dunn AJ, Williams AM, Calder JDF. Prolotherapy as a treatment choice for lateral ankle ligament injuries in elite athletes: A case series. British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (BOFAS) Annual Scientific Meeting; 2018 Nov 7-9; Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Fielke R, Bonning M, Maor D, Austin K. The health and well-being of doctors and medical students: Education is a required part of the national response. Poster session presented at: AMEE 2011. An International Association for Medical Education Conference; 2011 Aug 27-31; Vienna, Austria.
  • Mitchell R, Parker J, Austin K, Fielke R, Maor D. Guide to working abroad for Australian medical students and junior doctors. Poster session presented at: AMEE 2011. An International Association for Medical Education Conference; 2011 Aug 27-31; Vienna, Austria.