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Health Sciences profile

Professor David Gwynne-Jones

PositionProfessor and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
DepartmentDepartment of Surgical Sciences (Dunedin)
QualificationsMA(Cantab) BM BCh(Oxon) MD (Otago) FRCS FRACS (Orth)
Research summaryOrthopaedic surgery especially hip and knee arthroplasty, orthopaedic services delivery
Teaching
  • Convenor Musculoskeletal module Advanced Learning in Medicine (ALM) 5
  • Trainee interns
  • Orthopaedic trainees
  • Arthroplasty Fellows
ClinicalOrthopaedic surgery subspecialising in hip and knee arthroplasty

Research

My main research interest lies in clinical orthopaedic surgery. Within this large field my interests have included lower limb arthroplasty, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries and screening of hip dysplasia.

My MD thesis Managing the Demand for Elective Orthopaedic Surgery: Challenges, Strategies, and Results in New Zealand comprises 37 publications looking at drivers of demand, improving non-operative management of hip and knee osteoarthritis, prioritisation tools, improving perioperative management and long term outcomes of hip and knee replacement.

Additional details

David's role is both clinical and academic.

Publications

Bühler, M., Gwynne-Jones, D., Chin, M., Woodside, J., Gough, J., Wilson, R., & Abbott, J. H. (2023). Are the outcomes of relative motion extension orthoses non-inferior and cost-effective compared with dynamic extension orthoses for management of zones V-VI finger extensor tendon repairs: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Hand Therapy. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.02.010

Overton, M., Swain, N., Falling, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., Fillingim, R., & Mani, R. (2023). Activity-related pain predicts pain and functional outcomes in people with knee osteoarthritis: A longitudinal study. Frontiers in Pain Research, 3, 1082252. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2022.1082252

Overton, M., Ward, S., Swain, N., Falling, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., Fillingim, R., & Mani, R. (2023). Are ecological momentary assessments of pain valid and reliable? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Journal of Pain, 39(1), 29-40. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001084

Sharma, S., Wilson, R., Pryymachenko, Y., Pathak, A., Chua, J., Gwynne-Jones, D., … Abbott, J. H. (2023). Reliability, validity, responsiveness, and minimum important change of the Stair Climb Test in adults with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis Care & Research, 75(5), 1147-1157. doi: 10.1002/acr.24821

Roxburgh, B. H., Cotter, J. D., Campbell, H. A., Reymann, U., Wilson, L. C., Gwynne-Jones, D., van Rij, A. M., & Thomas, K. N. (2022). Physiological relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and fitness for surgery: A narrative review. British Journal of Anaesthesia. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2022.10.039

Bühler, M., Gwynne-Jones, D., Chin, M., Woodside, J., Gough, J., Wilson, R., & Abbott, J. H. (2023). Are the outcomes of relative motion extension orthoses non-inferior and cost-effective compared with dynamic extension orthoses for management of zones V-VI finger extensor tendon repairs: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Hand Therapy. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.02.010

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Overton, M., Swain, N., Falling, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., Fillingim, R., & Mani, R. (2023). Activity-related pain predicts pain and functional outcomes in people with knee osteoarthritis: A longitudinal study. Frontiers in Pain Research, 3, 1082252. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2022.1082252

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Overton, M., Ward, S., Swain, N., Falling, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., Fillingim, R., & Mani, R. (2023). Are ecological momentary assessments of pain valid and reliable? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Journal of Pain, 39(1), 29-40. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001084

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Sharma, S., Wilson, R., Pryymachenko, Y., Pathak, A., Chua, J., Gwynne-Jones, D., … Abbott, J. H. (2023). Reliability, validity, responsiveness, and minimum important change of the Stair Climb Test in adults with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Arthritis Care & Research, 75(5), 1147-1157. doi: 10.1002/acr.24821

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Roxburgh, B. H., Cotter, J. D., Campbell, H. A., Reymann, U., Wilson, L. C., Gwynne-Jones, D., van Rij, A. M., & Thomas, K. N. (2022). Physiological relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and fitness for surgery: A narrative review. British Journal of Anaesthesia. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2022.10.039

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Roxburgh, B. H., Campbell, H. A., Cotter, J. D., Reymann, U., Williams, M. J. A., Gwynne-Jones, D., & Thomas, K. N. (2021). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in severe osteoarthritis: A crossover comparison of four exercise modalities. Anaesthesia, 76, 72-81. doi: 10.1111/anae.15162

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Roxburgh, B. H., Campbell, H. A., Cotter, J. D., Reymann, U., Williams, M. J. A., Gwynne-Jones, D., & Thomas, K. N. (2021). The absolute and relative reliability of hand-held dynamometry in patients with severe lower-limb osteoarthritis scheduled for total joint replacement surgery. International Journal of Research in Exercise Physiology, 16(2), 81-91. Retrieved from https://ijrep.org

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Wilson, R. A., Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Sullivan, T., & Abbott, J. H. (2021). Total hip and knee arthroplasty are highly cost-effective procedures: The importance of duration of follow-up. Journal of Arthroplasty, 36, 1864-1872. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.01.038

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Chua, J., Hansen, P., Briggs, A. M., Wilson, R., Gwynne-Jones, D., & Abbott, J. H. (2020). Stakeholders’ preferences for osteoarthritis interventions in health services: A cross-sectional study using multi-criteria decision analysis. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage Open, 2, 100110. doi: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2020.100110

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Gwynne Jones, J. H., Wilson, R. A., Wong, J. M. Y., Abbott, J. H., & Gwynne-Jones, D. P. (2020). The outcomes of non-operative management of patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis triaged to a physiotherapy-led clinic at minimum 5-year follow-up and factors associated with progression to surgery. Journal of Arthroplasty, 35, 1497-1503. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.01.086

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., & Gray, A. R. (2020). Cemented or uncemented acetabular fixation in combination with the Exeter Universal cemented stem: Long-term survival to 18 years. Bone & Joint Journal, 102-B(4), 414-422. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.102B4.BJJ-2019-0656.R1

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., & Memon, A. (2020). Acetabular liner dissociation: A comparative study of two contemporary uncemented acetabular components. Arthroplasty Today, 6(3), 354-359. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.04.016

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Gwynne-Jones, J. H., & Wilson, R. A. (2020). The functional outcomes of patients with knee osteoarthritis managed nonoperatively at the Joint Clinic at 5-year follow-up: Does surgical avoidance mean success? Journal of Arthroplasty, 35, 2350-2356. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.087

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Sullivan, T., Wilson, R., & Abbott, J. H. (2020). The relationship between preoperative Oxford Hip and Knee Score and change in health-related quality of life after total hip and total knee arthroplasty: Can it help inform rationing decisions? Arthroplasty Today, 6, 585-589. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.04.009

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Wilson, R., & McEwan, C. (2020). National Referral Prioritization tool for first specialist assessment: Results of a pilot study in orthopaedic surgery. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90, 1738-1742. doi: 10.1111/ans.16002

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Merrett, A., Keys, J., Crane, C., & Gwynne Jones, D. (2020). Non-resident orthopaedic admissions to Dunedin Hospital 1997 to 2017 and Southland Hospital 2011 to 2017. New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1514), 41-48. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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Abbott, J. H., Ward, A. L., Crane, C., Chapple, C. M., Stout, K., Hutton, L., … Harcombe, H., Ribeiro, D. C., & Gwynne Jones, D. (2019). Implementation of a 'Joint Clinic' to resolve unmet need for orthopaedic services in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis: A program evaluation. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 20(1), 324. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2702-1

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Fowler, A.-K., Gray, A. R., & Gwynne-Jones, D. P. (2019). Hybrid fixation for total hip arthroplasty showed improved survival over cemented and uncemented fixation: A single centre survival analysis of 2156 hips at 12-18 years. Journal of Arthroplasty, 34(11), 2711-2717. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.06.031

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Abbott, J. H., Hobbs, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., on behalf of the MOA Trial Team. (2018). The ShortMAC: Minimum important change of a reduced version of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 48(2), 81-86. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7676

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Gray, A. R., Hutton, L. R., Stout, K. M., & Abbott, J. H. (2018). Outcomes and factors influencing response to an individualised multidisciplinary chronic disease management program for hip and knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Arthroplasty, 33(9), 2780-2786. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.04.011

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Hutton, L. R., Stout, K. M., & Abbott, J. H. (2018). The Joint Clinic: Managing excess demand for hip and knee osteoarthritis referrals using a new physiotherapy-led outpatient service. Journal of Arthroplasty, 33(4), 983-987. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.11.034

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Anitelea, T., Iosua, E., Ebramjee, A., & Gwynne-Jones, D. (2017). The outcomes of patients returned to general practitioner after being declined hip and knee replacement. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1464), 25-32. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Lash, H. W. R., James, A. W., Iosua, E. E., & Matheson, J. A. (2017). The Morscher Press Fit Acetabular component: An independent long term review at 18 -22 years. Journal of Arthroplasty, 32(8), 2444-2449. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.02.052

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Martin, G., & Crane, C. (2017). Enhanced recovery after surgery for hip and knee replacements. Orthopaedic Nursing, 36(3), 203-210. doi: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000351

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Houlder, E. L., Millier, M. J., Highton, J., Gwynne-Jones, D., Stamp, L. K., & Hessian, P. A. (2017). Expression of the genes facilitating methotrexate action within subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules. Clinical & Experimental Rheumatology, 35(6), 943-947.

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Lim, C. S., Lees, D., & Gwynne-Jones, D. P. (2017). Functional outcome of acute Achilles tendon rupture with and without operative treatment using identical functional bracing protocol. Foot & Ankle International, 38(12), 1331-1336. doi: 10.1177/1071100717728687

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Iosua, E. E., & Stout, K. M. (2016). Rationing for total hip and knee arthroplasty using the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association score: Effectiveness and comparison with patient-reported scores. Journal of Arthroplasty, 31(5), 957-962. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.11.022

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Gwynne-Jones, D., & Iosua, E. (2016). Rationing of hip and knee replacement: Effect on the severity of patient-reported symptoms and the demand for surgery in Otago. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1432), 59-66. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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Harcombe, H., Davie, G., Derrett, S., Abbott, H., & Gwynne-Jones, D. (2016). Equity of publicly-funded hip and knee joint replacement surgery in New Zealand: Results from a national observational study. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1442), 8-18. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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English, J. H. J., & Gwynne-Jones, D. P. (2015). Incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome requiring surgical decompression: A 10.5-year review of 2,309 patients. Journal of Hand Surgery (Am), 40(12), 2427-2434. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.07.029

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Gwynne-Jones, D. (2013). Quantifying the demand for hip and knee replacement in Otago, New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1377). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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Wyatt, M. C., Gwynne-Jones, D. P., & Veale, G. A. (2012). Lamb boning: An occupational cause of carpal tunnel syndrome? Journal of Hand Surgery (E), 38(1), 61-66. doi: 10.1177/1753193412446885

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Gwynne Jones, D., Sims, M., & Handcock, D. (2011). Epidemiology and outcomes of acute Achilles tendon rupture with operative or nonoperative treatment using an identical function bracing protocol. Foot & Ankle International, 32(4), 337-343. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2011.0337

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Kieser, D. C., Gwynne-Jones, D., & Dreyer, S. (2011). Displaced tibial intercondylar eminence fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 19(3), 292-296.

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Garneti, N., Wainwright, C., Matheson, J. A., & King, R. (2009). The Morscher Press Fit acetabular component: A nine- to 13- year review. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br), 91-B(7), 859-864. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.91B7.22013

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Gwynne-Jones, D., Garneti, N., & Wyatt, M. (2009). Closed tibialis anterior tendon rupture: A case series. Foot & Ankle International, 30(8), 758-762. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2009.0758

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Gwynne Jones, D. P., & Hartnett, N. I. (2008). Aberrant radial artery seen in the carpal tunnel at carpal tunnel decompression: Case report. Journal of Hand Surgery (Am), 33A, 885-887. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.02.005

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Gwynne Jones, D. P., Savage, R. L., & Highton, J. (2008). Alendronate-induced synovitis. Journal of Rheumatology, 35(3), 537-538.

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Draffin, J., Vane, A. G. S., Craig, R. A., & McMahon, S. F. (2008). Failure strengths of concentric and eccentric implants for hamstring graft fixation. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 78, 177-181. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2007.04397.x

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Gwynne-Jones, D., Lyall, P., Hung, N. A., & Meikle, G. (2008). Accidental human injection of Excenel RTUTM: Ceftiofur hydrochloride in cottonseed oil. Clinical Toxicology, 46, 908-910. doi: 10.1080/15563650801955278

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Craig, R. A., Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Oakley, A. P., & Dunbar, J. D. (2007). Iliotibial band Z-lengthening for refractory trochanteric bursitis (greater trochanteric pain syndrome). ANZ Journal of Surgery, 77, 996-998.

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Gwynne Jones, D. P. (2006). Bilateral palmaris profundus in association with bifid median nerve as a cause of failed carpal tunnel release. Journal of Hand Surgery (Am), 31A, 741-743.

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Gwynne Jones, D. P., Dunbar, J. D., & Theis, J.-C. (2006). Late presenting dislocation of sonographically stable hips. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B, 15, 257-261.

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Gwynne Jones, D. P., Locke, C., Pennington, J., & Theis, J.-C. (2006). The effect of sagittal laxity on function after posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty, 21(5), 719-723.

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Gwynne Jones, D. P., Vane, A. G. S., Coulter, G., Herbison, P., & Dunbar, J. D. (2006). Ultrasound measurements in the management of unstable hips treated with the Pavlik harness: Reliability and correlation with outcome. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 26(6), 818-822.

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Penny, I. D., Sewell, S. A., & Hughes, T. H. (2006). Basal thumb metacarpal osteotomy for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 14(1), 58-63.

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Gwynne Jones, D. (2005). Non-resident orthopaedic admissions to Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand: 1997 to 2004. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1217). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1217/1531/content.pdf

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Gwynne Jones, D., Savage, R., & Highton, J. (2005). Synovitis induced by alendronic acid can present as acute carpal tunnel syndrome. BMJ, 330, 7482, 74. doi: 10.1136/bmj.330.7482.74

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P. (2005). Displaced olecranon apophyseal fractures in children with osteogenesis imperfecta. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 25(2), 154-157.

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Theis, J. C., Jeffery, A. K., & Hung, N. A. (2005). Long-term follow-up of a recurrent multifocal desmoid tumour treated with tamoxifen: A case report. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 13(2), 174-177.

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Pai, V. S., Gwynne-Jones, D. P., & Theis, J.-C. (2005). Femoral elastic nailing in the older child: Proceed with caution. Injury Extra, 36, 185-189.

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Townshend, D. N., Taylor, P. K., & Gwynne-Jones, D. P. (2005). The outcome of carpal tunnel decompression in elderly patients. Journal of Hand Surgery (Am), 30A, 500-505.

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Vane, A. G. S., Gwynne Jones, D. P., Dunbar, J. D., & Theis, J.-C. (2005). The diagnosis and management of neonatal hip instability: Results of a clinical and targeted ultrasound screening program. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 25(3), 292-295.

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Pennington, J., Gwynne-Jones, D. P., & McIntyre, S. (2003). Clinical pathways in total knee arthroplasty: A New Zealand experience. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 11(2), 166-173.

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Robertson, P. A., Lunt, B., & Jackson, S. A. (2000). Radiation exposure during fluoroscopically assisted pedicle screw placement. Spine, 25, 5-9.

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., & Stott, N. (1999). Deep musculoskeletal infection with community acquired methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus: an emerging problem. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 19, 413-416.

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., & Stoddart, J. R. (1998). Radiation use in the orthopaedic theatre a prospective audit. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 68, 782-784.

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Gwynne Jones, D. P. (1996). Accidental self inoculation with oil based veterinary vaccines. New Zealand Medical Journal, 109(1030), 363-365.

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Falk, G. L., Gwynne-Jones, D., & Gray, J. G. (1989). Efficacy of tamoxifen as the primary treatment of operable breast cancer in the high risk patient. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 59, 543-545.

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Buhler, M., Chapple, C. M., Stebbings, S., Adams, J., Gwynne-Jones, D., & Baxter, G. D. (2020). Splinting for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: Protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(3), 196-204. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1763662

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Gwynne-Jones, D. P., Gwynne Jones, J. H., & Wilson, R. A. (2020). Response to letter to the editor on 'The functional outcomes of patients with knee osteoarthritis managed non-operatively at the Joint Clinic at 5 year follow up: Does surgical avoidance mean success?'. Journal of Arthroplasty, 35(10), 3060-3061. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.05.054

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Gwynne-Jones, D., & Hooper, G. (2019). The projected burden of knee osteoarthritis in New Zealand: Healthcare expenditure and total joint provision. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1506), 101-103. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

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Williams, A., Arnold, B., & Gwynne-Jones, D. P. (2019). Mycobacterium bovis infection of total hip arthroplasty after intravesicular Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. Arthroplasty Today, 5, 416-420. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2019.08.004

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Irving, A. K., Gwynne-Jones, D., Osipov, V., & Nicholson, M. L. (2012). Juxta-articular myxoma of the palm. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 6, 12. doi: 10.1093/jscr/2012.6.12

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Quinlan, J. F., North, J., Clarke, D. A., & Gwynne-Jones, D. P. (2009). Radiation-induced osteonecrosis of the hips following genital-preserving surgery and chemoradiotherapy. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1297). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal

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Gwynne Jones, D. P., Hodgson, B. F., & Hung, N. A. (2004). Bilateral, uncemented total hip arthroplasty in osteopetrosis. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (Br), 86-B(2), 276-278.

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Gwynne Jones, D. P., & Theis, J.-C. (1997). Acute compartment syndrome due to closed muscle rupture. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 67(4), 227-228. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1997.tb01950.x

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Gwynne Jones, D. P., & Villar, R. N. (1994). The externally rotated leg: Anterior dislocation of the hip. Journal of Accident & Emergency Medicine, 11, 204-205. doi: 10.1136/emj.11.3.204

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