Publications

Mr Nick Smith has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers, with a focus on meniscal allograft transplantation, ACL reconstruction, posterior tibial slope and cartilage repair. A full, up-to-date record is on ORCID (0000-0003-4628-1496).

2026

Lateral tibial posterior slope induces anterior tibial translation while lateral-medial slope difference induces internal rotation: a cadaveric biomechanical study. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2026. doi:10.1177/03635465261480902
Synthetic augmentation in ACL reconstruction may reduce re-rupture rates and increase return-to-sport rates: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2026. doi:10.1002/ksa.12680

2025

Introducing "Delta Angle" of posterior tibial slope and its impact on ACL reconstruction failures: a regression analysis of 1174 patients. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2025. doi:10.1177/03635465251355213
Meniscal allograft transplantation in patients with substantial cartilage disease led to a sustained long-term improvement in patient-reported outcome measures. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2025. doi:10.1002/ksa.12536
Returning to competitive sport after meniscal allograft transplant is associated with sustained graft survival and improved patient-reported outcomes. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2025. doi:10.1002/ksa.70137
The recovery trajectory of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in randomised controlled trials: a systematic review and meta-analysis of operative and nonoperative treatments. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2025. doi:10.1002/ksa.12626
The recovery trajectory of people undergoing treatment for knee articular cartilage damage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Knee, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.knee.2025.05.031

2024

Diagnostic impacts on management of soft tissue injuries associated with tibial plateau fractures: a narrative review. Injury, 2024. doi:10.1016/j.injury.2024.111546
Meniscal Transplant surgery or Optimised Rehabilitation full randomised trial (MeTeOR2): a study protocol. BMJ Open, 2024. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-085125

2022

Cemented lateral unicompartmental knee replacement: a retrospective single centre independent series. Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2022. doi:10.1177/22104917221075822

2021

Is it safe to perform elective orthopaedic surgery with high community rates of COVID-19? An observational cohort study. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2021. doi:10.1308/rcsann.2020.7141

2020

Cementless medial Oxford unicompartmental knee replacement: five-year results from an independent series. The Knee, 2020. doi:10.1016/j.knee.2020.05.009
The feasibility of a randomised control trial to assess physiotherapy against surgery for recurrent patellar instability. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2020. doi:10.1186/s40814-020-00635-9

2019

Allografts in reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament: a health economics perspective. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2019. doi:10.1007/s00167-019-05477-4
Autograft or allograft for reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament: a health economics perspective. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2019. doi:10.1007/s00167-019-05436-z
Higher survivorship following meniscal allograft transplantation in less worn knees justifies earlier referral for symptomatic patients: experience from 240 patients. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2019. doi:10.1007/s00167-019-05459-6
Meniscal allograft transplantation after meniscectomy: clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2019. doi:10.1007/s00167-019-05504-4
The cost-effectiveness of osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2019. doi:10.1007/s00167-019-05392-8
The natural history of full-thickness rotator cuff tears in randomized controlled trials: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019. doi:10.1177/0363546518780694
The use of triclosan-coated sutures to prevent surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature. BMJ Open, 2019. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029727

2018

A pilot randomized trial of meniscal allograft transplantation versus personalized physiotherapy for patients with a symptomatic meniscal deficient knee compartment. Bone & Joint Journal, 2018. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.100B1.BJJ-2017-0918.R1
Clinical outcomes after the nonoperative management of lateral patellar dislocations: a systematic review. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2018. doi:10.1177/2325967118766275

2016

Factors predicting meniscal allograft transplantation failure. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016. doi:10.1177/2325967116663185
Is meniscal allograft transplantation chondroprotective? A systematic review of radiological outcomes. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2016. doi:10.1007/s00167-015-3573-0

2015

Arthroscopic meniscal allograft transplantation with soft-tissue fixation through bone tunnels. Arthroscopy Techniques, 2015. doi:10.1016/j.eats.2015.06.001
Meniscal transplantation and its effect on osteoarthritis risk: an abridged protocol for the MeTeOR study. Bone & Joint Research, 2015. doi:10.1302/2046-3758.46.2000318
Meniscal allograft transplantation: rationale for treatment. Bone & Joint Journal, 2015. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.97B5.35152
Meniscal allograft transplantation and meniscal scaffolds; where are we up to now?. Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2015.
Meniscal allograft transplantation in a symptomatic meniscal deficient knee: a systematic review. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2015. doi:10.1007/s00167-014-3310-0

2014

Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for patellar dislocation: a systematic review. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014.
Enhanced education and physiotherapy before knee replacement; is it worth it? A systematic review. Physiotherapy, 2014.
A case series of 35 hip revisions for adverse reactions to metal debris following Cormet hip resurfacing. Hip International, 2014.
Does intraoperative tissue sample enrichment help or hinder the identification of microorganisms in prosthetic joint infection?. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2014.
Sensitivities, specificities and predictive values of microbiological culture techniques for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection. BioMed Research International, 2014.
Risk factors associated with the early failure of cannulated hip screws. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2014.

2013

A systematic review of one stage versus two stage knee revision for infection. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2013.
Systematic review of microendoscopic discectomy for lumbar disc herniation. European Spine Journal, 2013. doi:10.1007/s00586-013-2848-8

2012

Ultrasound and shockwave therapy for acute fractures in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD008579.pub2
A trick for visualisation of the radial tuberosity in a biceps tendon repair. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2012.
Single-bone fixation of paediatric diaphyseal both-bone forearm fractures: a systematic review. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2012.

2011

Electromagnetic field stimulation for treating delayed union or non-union of long bone fractures in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011.
Validation of a new technique to determine midbundle femoral tunnel position in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using 3-dimensional computed tomography analysis. Arthroscopy, 2011. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2011.03.077

2009

Necrotizing fasciitis: a case of hip disarticulation in a postnatal intravenous drug abuser. Obstetric Medicine, 2009.

2008

Integrated care pathway for hip fractures: a help or a hindrance?. Journal of Integrated Care Pathways, 2008. doi:10.1258/jicp.2008.008012

2007

Tube abuse: a rectal foreign body presenting as chest pain. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2007. doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04339.x