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A/Prof Peter D’Alessandro

MBBS Hons. (UWA) FRACS FAOrthA Orthopaedic Surgeon Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction
Hip Arthroscopy, Surgery for Athletes
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Journal articles, conference proceedings and reports

  1. Ebert, J. R., L. Kneebone, P. Edwards, R. Radic and P. D'Alessandro (2025). "Return to preinjury pivoting sports after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is different between males and females, as are the patient-reported reasons." Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy: Official Journal of the ESSKA.
  2. Kneebone, L., P. Edwards, N. Blackah, R. Radic, P. D'Alessandro and J. R. Ebert (2025). "Sex-based differences in physical and psychological recovery, and return to sport, following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction." The Knee 52: 22-31.
  3. Ajula, R., A. Mayne, S. Cecchi, J. Ebert, P. Edwards, P. Davies, B. Ricciardo, P. Annear and P. D'Alessandro (2024). A randomized controlled trial assessing traditional versus dynamic rehabilitation regimes following surgical repair of a proximal hamstring tendon avulsion. Orthopaedic Proceedings, Bone & Joint. 106(SUPP_6): 25-25.
  4. Davies, P. S. E., C. Muirhead, A. I. W. Mayne, J. R. Ebert, P. K. Edwards, A. Simpson, A. Williams and P. D'Alessandro (2024). "Isolated lateral extra-articular tenodesis for ongoing instability following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with an intact graft is effective and has low surgical morbidity." Journal of Knee Surgery.
  5. Ebert, J. R., P. K. Edwards, A. I. W. Mayne, P. S. E. Davies, R. Evans, R. S. Aujla, S. S. Malik, S. Dalgleish, S. Gohil and P. D'Alessandro (2024). "Patients undergoing multiligament knee reconstruction injured during pivoting sports demonstrate similar clinical, functional and return to sport outcomes by 2 years compared with those undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction." Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Online ahead of print.
  6. Finsterwald, M. A., F. Mancino, G. C. Waters, J. Ebert, S. S. Malik, C. W. Jones, P. J. Yates and P. D'Alessandro (2024). "Endoscopic tendon release for iliopsoas impingement after total hip arthroplasty-excellent clinical outcomes and low failure rates at short-term follow-up." Arthroscopy 40(3): 790-798.
  7. Green, N., R. W. Jordan, T. Thangarajah, H. Laprus, J. Woodmass, P. D'Alessandro and S. S. Malik (2024). "Long head of biceps tendon autograft is effective in the management of large to massive rotator cuff tear: A systematic review." European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology.
  8. Hali, N. Z., M. Tahir, R. W. Jordan, H. Laprus, J. Woodmass, P. D'Alessandro and S. S. Malik (2024). "Suture button fixation in latarjet has similar load to failure and clinical outcomes but lower bone resorption compared with screw fixation: A systematic review." Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 40(5): 1637-1654.
  9. Jordan, R. W., I. Ahmed, P. D'Alessandro, J. M. Woodmass, P. B. MacDonald and S. S. Malik (2024). "Shoulder arthroplasty in the management of native shoulder joint infections has a high complication rate and poor functional outcome – A systematic review." Shoulder & elbow: 17585732241231758.
  10. Jordan, R. W., I. Ahmed, P. D'Alessandro, J. M. Woodmass, P. B. MacDonald and S. S. Malik (2024). "Shoulder arthroplasty in the management of native shoulder joint infections has a high complication rate and poor functional outcome – a systematic review." Shoulder & elbow.
  11. Khalefa, M. A., R. S. Aujla, N. Aslam, T. Boutefnouchet, P. D'Alessandro, P. B. MacDonald and S. S. Malik (2024). "No increased complication rate with the use of soft tissue quadriceps tendon autograft for primary ACL reconstruction – A systematic review." Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Surgery & Research Article in Press: 103926.
  12. Malik, S. S., M. Tahir, R. W. Jordan, A. Kwapisz, P. D'Alessandro, P. B. MacDonald and J. M. Woodmass (2024). "The effect of tranexamic acid and epinephrine on visual clarity during arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A meta-analysis of RCTs." Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research 110(5): 103844.
  13. Mayne, A., P. Davies, L. Lam, M. Finsterwald, S. Dalgleish, S. Gohil and P. D'Alessandro (2024). Isolated in-situ mosaicplasty fixation of unstable knee osteochondritis dissecans in skeletally mature patients; A combined mechanical and biological solution with excellent outcomes and a low re-operation rate. Journal of ISAKOS. 9(6): 100322.
  14. Mayne, A. I., A. Saad, R. Botchu, L. Gosling, P. Wall, A. Politis, P. D'Alessandro and C. McBryde (2024). "Quantifying radiation exposure in the radiological investigation of non-arthritic hip pain." Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery Article In Press.
  15. Mayne, A. I. W., J. R. Ebert, P. K. Edwards, P. S. E. Davies, R. Evans, R. S. Aujla, S. S. Malik, M. J. Grant, S. Dalgleish, S. Gohil and P. D'Alessandro (2024). "Modern multiligament knee injury surgical reconstruction techniques can achieve excellent knee function and patient satisfaction, with low complication rates." Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA 32(11): 2967-2977.
  16. Murphy, M. C., C. Sylvester, C. Whife, P. D'Alessandro, E. K. Rio and A.-M. Vallence (2024). "Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) modulates quadriceps motor cortex inhibition and facilitation during rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: A triple-blind, randomised controlled proof of concept trial." BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 10(4): e002080.
  17. Saeed, A. Z., T. Khaleeq, U. Ahmed, R. Ajula, T. Boutefnouchet, P. D'Alessandro and S. S. Malik (2024). "No clinical advantage with customized individually made implants over conventional off-the-shelf implants in total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis." Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 144(3): 1311-1330.
  18. Thurston, D., R. W. Jordan, T. Thangarajah, A. Haque, J. Woodmass, P. D'Alessandro and S. S. Malik (2024). "Are displaced distal clavicle fractures associated with inferior clinical outcomes following nonoperative management? A systematic review." Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 33(8): 1847-1857.
  19. Waters, G. C., C. Jones, P. D'Alessandro and P. Yates (2024). "Functional assessment of component positioning in patients with groin pain after total hip arthroplasty as a tool to guide management." HIP International 34(3): 336-343.
  20. Abdul, N. M., A. Raymond, M. Finsterwald, S. Malik, R. Aujla, H. Wilson, S. Dalgleish, P. Truter, U. Giwenewer, A. Simpson, A. Mattin, S. Gohil, B. Ricciardo, L. Lam and P. D'Alessandro (2023). Outcomes of the first 570 patients seen through a novel sports injury pathway at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Orthopaedic Proceedings. 105-B(SUPP_3): 30-30.
  21. Aujla, R. S., S. Cecchi, E. Koh, P. D'Alessandro and P. Annear (2023). "Surgical treatment of high-grade acute intramuscular hamstring tendon injuries in athletes leads to predictable return to sports and no re-injuries." Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 31(10): 4601-4606.
  22. Ayuob, A., Z. u. Rahman, R. W. Jordan, P. D'Alessandro, S. MacLean and S. S. Malik (2023). "Pyrocarbon radial head arthroplasty offers satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes with low revision rate: A systematic review." Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Surgery & Research 110(3): 103750-103750.
  23. Cecchi, S., R. Aujla, P. Edwards, J. Ebert, P. Annear, B. Ricciardo and P. D'Alessandro (2023). A randomized controlled trial assessing traditional versus dynamic rehabilitation regimes following surgical repair of a proximal hamstring tendon avulsion. Orthopaedic Proceedings, Bone & Joint. 105(SUPP_3): 91-91.
  24. Ebert, J., A. C. Raymond, R. Aujla and P. D'Alessandro (2023). "Nonoperative management in patients with symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: Response." American Journal of Sports Medicine 51(10): NP34-NP37.
  25. Ebert, J. R., A. C. Raymond, R. S. Aujla and P. D'Alessandro (2023). "The effect of a formal nonoperative management program combining a hip injection with structured adjunctive exercise rehabilitation in patients with symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement syndrome." American Journal of Sports Medicine 51(3): 694-706.
  26. Green, N., R. W. Jordan, S. Maclean, P. D'Alessandro, P. B. MacDonald and S. S. Malik (2023). "Preoperative topical benzoyl peroxide treatment is effective in reducing Cutibacterium acnes in shoulder surgery: a systematic review." Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 32(1): 213-222.
  27. Lambers, A. P., P. D'Alessandro and P. Yates (2023). "Defining cephalomedullary nail breakage rates: A systematic review and meta-analysis." Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 37(10S): S33-S40.
  28. Lawless, A. M., J. P. Ebert, P. K. Edwards, R. Aujla, M. Finsterwald, S. Dalgleish, S. S. Malik, R. Raymond, U. Giwnewer, A. Simpson, M. Grant, T. Leys and P. D'Alessandro (2023). The DOSTAR study: A double-blinded, randomized controlled trial comparing dual or single hamstring tendon anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Orthopaedic Proceedings, Bone & Joint. 105(SUPP_2): 6-6.
  29. Malik, S. S., S. Malik, M. Tahir, R. W. Jordan, H. Laprus and P. D'Alessandro (2023). "Open coraco-clavicular ligament reconstruction (CCLR) in treatment of displaced distal clavicle fractures has low complication rate and excellent union rate: a systematic review." Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 143(3): 1459-1477.
  30. Malik, S. S., S. Malik, M. Tahir, R. W. Jordan, H. Laprus and P. D'Alessandro (2023). Open coraco-clavicular ligament reconstruction (CCLR) in treatment of displaced distal clavicle fractures has low complication rate and excellent union rate: A systematic review. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 143(3): 1459-1477.
  31. Mistry, D., U. Ahmed, R. Aujla, N. Aslam, P. D'Alessandro and S. S. Malik (2023). "The relationship between exposure to noise and hearing loss in orthopaedics." The Bone & Joint Journal 105-B(6): 602-609.
  32. Saeed, A. Z., N. Pandit, R. W. Jordan, H. Laprus, P. D'Alessandro, I. K. Y. Lo and S. S. Malik (2023). "Open and arthroscopic posterior bone block with iliac crest autograft for posterior shoulder instability – systematic review of clinical and radiological outcomes." Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research 109(4): 103424.
  33. Scanlon, J. P., A. C. Raymond, R. S. Aujla, S. Gohil, J. R. Ebert, L. Lam, S. S. Malik, A. Simpson, J. H. Otto, D. Neeson and P. D'Alessandro (2023). "Combined quadriceps medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and osteochondral fixation offers good patient-reported outcomes and low rates of recurrent instability for osteochondral defects secondary to acute patella dislocation." Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 31(9): 4007-4015.
  34. Aujla, R., S. Malik, S. Dalgleish, A. Raymond and P. D'Alessandro (2022). Outcomes of isolated meniscal repairs in patients over 40 years of age. Orthopaedic Proceedings, Bone & Joint. 104(SUPP_7): 75-75.
  35. Aujla, R., J. Scanlon, A. Raymond, J. Ebert, L. Lam, S. Gohill and P. D'Alessandro (2022). Acute cartilage defects of the knee treated with chondral restoration procedures and patellofemoral stabilization. Orthopaedic Proceedings, Bone & Joint. 104(SUPP_7): 44-44.
  36. D'Alessandro, P., J. R. Ebert and P. Edwards (2022). Associations between patient-reported scores, strength and physical performance tests following shoulder stabilisation surgery. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 25(3): E6.
  37. Edwards, P., J. Tan, J. Wilson, J. Lake, J. Ryan, J. Ebert and P. D'Alessandro (2022). Upper limb performance and neuromuscular asymmetries in Australian Rules Footballers following shoulder stabilisation surgery. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 25: S60-S61.
  38. Jordan, R. W., S. S. Malik, A. Jones, M. Remtulla, P. D'Alessandro and G. Shyamalan (2022). "The use of the internal joint stabiliser for elbow instability. Report of two cases and systematic review." Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 88(1): 168-178.
  39. Khalefa, M., R. Aujla, N. Aslam, P. D'Alessandro and S. Malik (2022). Outcomes of soft-tissue quadriceps tendon autograft for primary ACL reconstruction in adult population: a systematic review. Orthopaedic Proceedings, Bone & Joint. 104(SUPP_7): 97-97.
  40. Malik, S. S., J. K. Osan, R. Aujla, N. Aslam, P. D'Alessandro and P. B. MacDonald (2022). "Revue systématique sur la prise en charge et les résultats des luxations irréductibles du genou." Revue de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Traumatologique 108(8): 1093.
  41. Malik, S. S., J. K. Osan, R. Aujla, N. Aslam, P. D'Alessandro and P. B. MacDonald (2022). "A systematic review on management and outcome of irreducible knee dislocations."Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Surgery & Research 108(8): 103415-103415.
  42. Aujla, R. S., J. Woodhouse, J. R. Ebert, M. A. Finsterwald, C. W. Jones, P. J. Yates, P. D'Alessandro and D. J. Wood (2021). "Journey-Deuce bicompartmental knee arthroplasty with the addition of computer navigation achieves good clinical outcomes and implant survival at 10 years." Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 30(9): 3168-3175.
  43. D'Alessandro, P., J. Ebert and P. Edwards (2021). Associations between patient-reported scores, strength and physical performance tests following shoulder stabilisation surgery. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 24: S33.
  44. Ebert, J. R., P. Edwards, B. Joss, P. Annear, R. Radic and P. D'Alessandro (2021). "Isokinetic torque analysis demonstrates deficits in knee flexor and extensor torque in patients at 9–12 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, despite peak torque symmetry." The Knee 32: 9-18.
  45. Tahir, M., S. Malik, R. Jordan, M. Kronberga, P. D'Alessandro and A. Saithna (2021). "Arthroscopic bone block stabilisation procedures for glenoid bone loss in anterior glenohumeral instability: A systematic review of clinical and radiological outcomes." Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research 107(5): Online.
  46. Waters, G. C., P. D'Alessandro and P. J. Yates (2021). "Functional navigation in hip resurfacing." ANZ Journal of Surgery 91(1-2): 168-173.
  47. Goyal, N., P. J. Yates, C. W. Jones, J. R. Ebert and P. D'Alessandro (2020). "Isolated meniscal repair is not inferior to meniscal repair combined with ACL reconstruction, and shows improved outcomes six-months after surgery." Tasman Medical Journal 2(2): 41-46.
  48. Greenaway, M., E. Walton, D. Gibson, A. Le Roux, P. J. Yates, J. R. Ebert and P. D'Alessandro (2020). "Meniscal "ramp" lesions: surgical incidence and the development of magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic criteria." Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation 2(4): e309-e314.
  49. Lawless, A. M., S. Narula, P. D'Alessandro, C. W. Jones, H. Seymour and P. J. Yates (2020). "Time to surgery and transfer-associated mortality for hip fractures in Western Australia." ANZ Journal of Surgery 90(9): 1750-1753.
  50. Narula, S., A. M. Lawless, P. D'Alessandro, C. W. Jones, P. J. Yates and H. Seymour (2020). "Clinical Frailty Scale is a good predictor of mortality after proximal femur fracture: A cohort study of 30-day and one-year mortality." Bone & Joint Open 1(8): 443-449.
  51. Ebert, J. R., K. E. Webster, P. K. Edwards, B. K. Joss, P. D'Alessandro, G. Janes and P. Annear (2019). "Current perspectives of Australian therapists on rehabilitation and return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A survey." Physical Therapy in Sport 35: 139-145.
  52. Lambers, A., B. Rieger, A. Kop, P. D'Alessandro and P. J. Yates (2019). "Implant fracture analysis of the TFNA proximal femoral nail." Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - American Volume 101(9): 804-811.
  53. Salim, X., P. D'Alessandro, J. Little, K. Mudhar, K. Murray, R. Carey-Smith and P. J. Yates (2018). "A novel scoring system to guide prognosis in patients with pathological fractures." Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 13(1): 228-228.
  54. Waters, G. C., P. D'Alessandro, B. McGrath and J. Leith (2018). A unique case of latissimus dorsi tendon avulsion injury in an athlete cycling anabolic steroids and successful delayed repair utilizing an intracortical button technique. Annals of Sports Medicine and Research. 13: 228-236.
  55. Hill, T., P. D'Alessandro, K. Murray and P. J. Yates (2015). "Prognostic factors following pathological fractures." ANZ Journal of Surgery 85(3): 159-163.
  56. D'Alessandro, P., G. Wake and P. Annear (2013). "Hamstring pain and muscle strains following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective, randomized trial comparing hamstring graft harvest techniques." Journal of Knee Surgery 26(2): 139-144.
  57. D'Alessandro, P., R. Carey-Smith and D. Wood (2011). "Large resection and reconstruction of primary parietal thoracic sarcoma: A multidisciplinary approach on 11 patients at minimum 2-years follow-up." Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research 97(1): 73-78.
  58. D'Alessandro, P., R. Carey-Smith and D. Wood (2011). "Résection large suivie de reconstruction des sarcomes primitifs de la paroi thoracique: une prise en charge multidisciplinaire de 11 patients avec un suivi minimum de deux ans." Revue de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Traumatologique 97(1): 77-78.
  59. D'Alessandro, P., D. Wood, G. H. Prosser, R. Carey-Smith, B. Nivbrant and D. Lloyd (2010). Early results of the 2/3 Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 92B(SUPP_1): 192.
  60. Stevenson, M., P. D'Alessandro, J. Bourke, M. Legge and A. H. Lee (2003). "A cohort study of drink-driving motor vehicle crashes and alcohol-related diseases." Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 27(3): 328-332.

Books

  1. Malik, S. S., M. Tahir and P. D'Alessandro (2023). Tendon Injuries. In U. G. Longo and V. Denaro (Eds.), Textbook of Muscoloskeletal Disorders (pp. 461-466). New York City: Springer International Publishing.
  2. D'Alessandro, P. and A. L. Wallace (2020). Glenohumeral Arthritis in Athletes. In L. Funk, M. Walton, A. Watts, M. Hayton and C. Y. Ng (Eds.), Sports Injuries of the Shoulder (pp. 221-247). New York City: Springer International Publishing.

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