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Having presented extensively and published a number of papers in peer-reviewed journals, Peter possesses a strong belief in evidence-based practice. He is committed to ongoing research and teaching through his collaboration with the international Surgical Outcomes System and his position as I am a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia and have published widely in peer-reviewed medical journals.

ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Peter is a founding director of the Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia. World class prospective trials with thorough outcome and data collection allows the foundation to pursue its vision of being at the forefront of Orthopaedic knowledge development in Australia. This maximises research and innovation opportunities for local surgeons leading to improved understanding and most importantly better patient results. The foundation has also created an opportunity for international surgeons to undertake fellowships gaining experience of advanced Arthroscopic Reconstruction and Sports Surgery in Perth.

All Peter’s patients will be informed of available research projects that they may participate in. Current research projects underway (in conjunction with the University of Western Australia) include:

HIP: A prospective study investigating patient outcome following conservative therapy and/or hip arthroscopic surgery for symptomatic non-arthritic hip pain.

KNEE: A prospective study investigating patient outcome following surgical reconstruction for multi-ligament knee injuries.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

Return to Sport after Shoulder Instability Surgery (Jay Ebert, Peter D’Alessandro).
Management of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in the Australian Football League (Rhys Daniel, Peter D’Alessandro).
A Study Investigating the surgical and radiological incidence of Meniscocapsular Ramp Lesions in patients undergoing ACL Reconstruction (Matt Greenway, Ed Waters, Anton Le Roux, Peter D’Alessandro).
A Prospective Study Investigating Patient Outcomes following Surgical Reconstruction for Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries (Rob Evans, Bertram Rieger Jay Ebert, Peter D’Alessandro).
A Prospective Study Investigating Patient Outcomes Following Conservative Therapy and/or Hip Arthroscopic Surgery for Non-Arthritic Hip Pain (Jay Ebert, Peter D’Alessandro).
Management of Glenohumeral arthritis in athletes; (Len Funk, Andrew Wallace, Peter D’Alessandro).
Functional Outcomes after Surgical Repair of Musculotendinous Junction Tears of the Pectoralis Major (David Graham, Nick Wambeek, Jay Ebert, Peter D’Alessandro).
10 Year Outcomes of the Bicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (Jen Woodhouse, Peter D’Alessandro, David Wood).

SURGICAL OUTCOMES SYSTEM

Peter believes there are significant benefits in international collaboration, and is part of a group of 3000 surgeons worldwide who form part of the ‘Surgical Outcomes System’ (SOS). This cutting-edge resource aims to provide accurate assessment of outcomes and responses to surgery, and assists in the development of superior surgical techniques. Peter 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 will ideally benefit not only each patient but also the wider community.

UNIVERSITY ROLES

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Clinical Senior Lecturer, School of Surgery
Interview Panelist; for Prospective Students
Mentor; Personal and Professional Development Unit
Examiner; 4th Year Medical Students
Tutor; Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Department of Orthopaedics
Faculty Member; Division of Arthroscopy, Reconstructive Surgery & Joint Preservation
Examiner; Orthopaedic Resident Training Program

PUBLICATIONS

Malik SS, Malik S, Tahir M, Jordan R, Laprus H, D’Alessandro P (2022). 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 18 Feb 2022

Jordan R, Malik S, Jones A, Remtulla M, D’Alessandro P, Shyamalan G (2022) The use of the internal joint stabilizer for elbow instability: Report of two cases and systematic review. Acta Orthopaedics Belgica 88, 168-178

Aujla R, Woodhouse J, Ebert J, Finsterwald M, Jones C, Yates P, D’Alessandro P, Wood D (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. doi.org/10.1007/s00167-021-06579-8

D’Alessandro P, Ebert J, Edwards P (2021) Associations between patient reported scores, strength and physical performance tests following shoulder stabilisation surgery. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 24 S33

Edwards P, Joss B, Annear P, Radic R, D’Alessandro P (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

Waters G, D’Alessandro P, Yates P (2021). Functional Navigation in Hip Resurfacing. ANZ Journal of Surgery 91 (1-2): 161-173

Muaaz T, Malik S, Jordan R, Kronberga M, D’Alessandro P, Saithna A (2021). Arthroscopic Bone Block Stabilisation for Glenoid Bone Loss. A systematic Review. Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research. 107 (2021) 102949

Lawless A, Narula S, D’Alessandro P, Jones C, Seymour H, Yates P (2020) Time to surgery and transfer associated mortality for hip fractures in Western Australia. ANZ Journal of Surgery 90 (9): 1750-1753

Narula S, Lawless A, D’Alessandro P, Jones C, Yates P, Seymour H (2020) Clinical frailty scale is a good predictor of mortality after proximal femur fracture. Bone Joint Open. 1-8: 443-449.

Goyal N, Yates P, Jones C, Ebert J, D’Alessandro P (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

Greenaway M, Walton E, Gibson D, Le Roux A, Yates P, Ebert J, D’Alessandro P (2020). Meniscal ‘Ramp’ Lesions: Surgical Incidence and the Development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Criteria. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation. pp e1-e6 (in press)

Lambers A, Rieger B, Kop A, D’Alessandro P, Yates P (2019). Implant Fracture Analysis of the TFNa Proximal Femoral Nail. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery 101:804-11

Ebert J, Webster K, Edwards P, Joss B, D’Alessandro P, Janes G, Annear P (2019). Current perspectives of the Australian Knee Society on Rehabilitation and Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 35: 139-145

D’Alessandro P, Wallace A (2019) ‘Glenohumeral Arthritis in Athletes’, in Funk, L. (Ed.) Sports Injuries of the Shoulder. London: Springer.

Ebert J, Webster K, Edwards P, Joss B, D’Alessandro P, Janes G, Annear P (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

Salim X, D’Alessandro P, Little J, Mudhar K, Murray K, Carey-Smith R, Yates P (2018) A novel scoring system to guide prognosis in patients with pathological fractures; Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 13: 228-236

Waters G, D’Alessandro P, McGrath B, Leith J (2018) Latissimus Dorsi tendon avulsion injury in an athlete cycling anabolic steroids and successful repair using an intra-cortical button technique; Annals of Sports Medicine & Research 5(1):1127-1130

Hill T, D’Alessandro P, Murray K, Yates P (2015).
Prognostic factors following pathological fractures. ANZ Jour. of Surgery. 85:159-163

D’Alessandro P, Wake G, Annear P (2013).
Hamstring pain and muscle strains after ACL reconstruction. A prospective randomized trial comparing graft harvest techniques. Journal of Knee Surgery. 26: 139-144.

D’Alessandro P, Carey-Smith R, Wood D (2011).
Large resection and reconstruction of primary parietal thoracic sarcoma: A multidisciplinary approach on 11 patients at minimum 2 years follow up. Orthopaedics and Traumatology; Surgery and Research. 97: 73-78.

D’Alessandro P, Carey-Smith R, Wood D (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 Orthopédique et Traumatologique. 97(1): Feb: 77-78.

D’Alessandro P, Wood D, Prosser G, Carey-Smith R, Nivbrant B, Lloyd D (2010).
Early results of the 2/3 Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br). 92-B (Supp_1): 192

Stevenson M, D’Alessandro P, Bourke J, Legge M (2003).
A cohort study of drink driving motor vehicle crashes and alcohol related diseases. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 27(3): 328-332

D’Alessandro P, Wallace A (2019-in press).
‘Glenohumeral Arthritis in Athletes’, in Funk, L. (Ed.) Sports Injuries of the Shoulder. London: Springer.

Ebert J, Webster K, Edwards P, Joss B, D’Alessandro P, Janes G, Annear P (2019).
Current perspectives of Australian therapists on rehabilitation and return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A survey

Salim X, D’Alessandro P, Little J, Mudhar K, Murray K, Carey-Smith R, Yates P (2018).
A novel scoring system to guide prognosis in patients with pathological fractures

Waters G, D’Alessandro P, McGrath B, Leith J (2018).
A unique case of Latissimus Dorsi tendon avulsion injury in an athlete cycling anabolic steroids and successful repair using an intra-cortical button technique; Annals of Sports Medicine & Research

D’Alessandro P, Wallace A (in press 2016);
Glenohumeral arthritis in athletes; Complex Shoulder Surgery; Book Chapter, In Press; Edited by Prof. Lennard Funk

Hill T, D’Alessandro P, Murray K, Yates P (2015).
Prognostic factors following pathological fractures. ANZ Jour. of Surgery. 85: 159-163

D’Alessandro P, Carey-Smith R, Wood D (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 Orthopédique et Traumatologique. 97(1): Feb: 77-78.

D’Alessandro P, Wood D, Prosser G, Carey-Smith R, Nivbrant B, Lloyd D (2010).
Early results of the 2/3 Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br). 92-B (Supp_1): 192

Stevenson M, D’Alessandro P, Bourke J, Legge M (2003).
A cohort study of drink driving motor vehicle crashes and alcohol related diseases. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 27(3): 328-332

DIRECTOR

Perth Sports Surgery & Reconstructive Arthroscopy Fellowship
Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Western Australia

REVIEWER

Journal of Knee Surgery (Impact Factor: 1.50)

Journal of Sports Science (Impact Factor: 2.095)

PRESENTATIONS

Australian Orthopaedic Association 2018; Dunsborough, Australia
Medial Meniscal RAMP Lesions: A clinical and radiological assessment
Australian Orthopaedic Association 2017; Fremantle, Australia
Hip arthroscopy outcomes: review of 150 cases
Australian Orthopaedic Association 2016; Dunsborough, Australia
My Experience with Hip Arthroscopy
Australian Orthopaedic Association 2016; Dunsborough, Australia
The Role of Lateral Tenodesis in ACL Reconstruction
British Columbia Orthopaedic Association 2016; Vancouver, Canada
A Novel Scoring System to Guide Management after Pathological Fractures
Asia Pacific Knee Surgery & Sports Medicine Society 2016; Hong Kong, China
Outcome of Latarjet Procedure using a congruent arc technique assessed with CT
University of British Columbia Orthopaedic Review 2016; Vancouver, Canada
Meniscus Tears, Ligament Injuries, Arthritis & the ‘New’ Ligament
Chelsea & Westminster Research Symposium 2014; London, UK
Prognosis after Pathological Fractures
Australian Orthopaedic Association 2011; Dunsborough, Australia
Bicompartmental vs Total Knee Arthroplasty at 2 Years
Australian Orthopaedic Association 2010; Perth, Australia
The Bicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: 2 Year Results
Australian Orthopaedic Association ASM 2008; Hobart, Australia
Early Results of the Bicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
Australian Sarcoma Group ASM 2008; Melbourne, Australia
Primary Chest Wall Tumour Resection and Reconstruction-
Australian Orthopaedic Association ASM 2005; Perth, Australia
Hamstring pain and muscle strains following ACL reconstruction: A prospective, randomised study comparing graft harvest technique

POSTERS

International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) 2015; Lyon, France
Hamstring pain and muscle strains after ACL Reconstruction at 2 years
Australian Orthopaedic Association ASM 2010; Adelaide, Australia
Bicompartmental Knee Replacement, 2-Year Results
European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics Traumatology (EFFORT) 2008; Nice, France
Primary Chest Wall Tumour Resection and Reconstruction at 5 years
International Cartilage Research Symposium (ICRS) 2006; San Diego, USA
Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) for the treatment of Osteochondritis Dessicans (OCD) lesions of the knee