About James Calder

Mr James Calder MD, FRCS(Tr & Orth), FFSEM(UK)

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College School of Medicine, Science and Technology, London

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (The London Hospital) 1991
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in England 1995
Doctorate of Medicine (London University) 2001
Intercollegiate Examination FRCS(Trauma and Orthopaedics) 2001
Fellow Faculty Sports and Exercise Medicine (Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh) 2007

Sub-Specialty Training

Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery under Dr Terry Saxby at the Brisbane Foot and Ankle Centre 2001-2002.
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Travelling Fellow - 2006.

Current Appointment

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, The North Hampshire Hospital NHS Trust, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK.

Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College School of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London, UK

Areas of Interest

  • All aspects of adult foot and ankle disorders
  • Sports injuries to the foot and ankle
  • Foot and ankle trauma

Publications

THESIS - DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

'The anatomical extent and pathophysiology of osteonecrosis of the femoral head".

Doctor of Medicine, University of London, 2001.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Kane T, Ismail M, Calder J. Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate and Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Clinical and Cellular Investigation. Am J Sports Med 36(6) Jun 2008.
Lee J, Calder J, Healy J. Posterior impingement syndromes of the ankle. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 12(2) Jun 2008.
Ismail M, Karim A, Shulman R, Calder J. The Achillon Achilles tendon repair - is it strong enough Foot Ankle Int. [In print].
Calder J. Lower limb and back injuries. Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine; Ed David Warrell. Oxford University Press 2008.
Calder J, Hine A, Pearse M, Revell P. The relationship between osteonecrosis of the proximal femur identified by MRI and lesions proven by histological examination. J. Bone Joint Surg Br 2008 Feb;90-B(2):154-158.
Calder J, Elliot R. Percutaneous and mini-open repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture. Foot Ankle Clinics North America. 2007; 12(4): 573-582.
Calder J, Elliot R, Seifert C. Lateral Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block With Continuous Infusion For Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Int. 2007; 28(10):1106-7.
Calder J, Saxby T. Independent evaulation of a recently descibed Achilles tendon repair technique. Foot Ankle Int. 2006; 27(2):93-96.
Yates P, Calder J, Stranks G, Conn K, Peppercorn D, Thomas N. Early MRI diagnosis and non-surgical management of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the the knee. The Knee. 14(2):112-6, 2007.
Calder J, Saxby T. Early, active rehabilitation following mini-open repair of Achilles tendon rupture - a prospective study. Br J Sports Med. 2005 Nov; 39(11):857-9.
Lloyd J, Calder J. A new problem for an old favourite - the Thompson hemiarthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 2006 Jul;88-B:949-950.
Calder J, Mannion S. Orthopaedics in Sri Lanka post-tsunami. J Bone Joint Surgery [Br] 2005 Jun; 87(6):759-61.
Calder J, Saxby T. Lisfranc injuries and workers compensation - long-term results in 46 cases and implications for medico-legal reporting. J. Bone Joint Surg [Br] 2004; 86-B:527-530.
Calder J, Buttery L, Revell P, Pearse M, Polak J. Apoptosis - a significant cause of bone cell death in osteonecrosis of the femoral head J. Bone Joint Surg [Br] 2004; 86(8): 1209-1301.
Calder J, Saxby T. Surgical Treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinitis - How much tendon may be safely excised Foot Ankle Int 2003; 24(2):119-21.
Sharp R, Calder J, Saxby T. Osteochondritis of the Navicular - too old for K�hler's, too young for Brailsford's (A case report). Foot Ankle Int 2003; 24(6):509-13.
Buch B, Calder J, Hennessy M, Saxby T. The Treatment of Mucous Cysts of the Toes. Foot Ankle Int 2003; 24(6):490-3.
Wacker J, Calder J, Engstrom C, Saxby T. MR Morphometry of the Tibialis Posterior Muscle in Adult Acquired Flat Foot. Foot Ankle Int 2003; 24(4):354-7.
Calder J, Solan M, Gidwani S, Allen S. Management of paediatric cavicle fractures - is follow-up necessary Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2002; 84:331-3.
Solan M, Calder J, Bendall S. Manipulation and injection of the MTPJ for hallux rigidus - is it worthwhile J. Bone Joint Surg. [Br] 2001; 83-B:706-8.
Calder J, Pearse M, Revell P. The extent of osteocyte death in the proximal femur of patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. J. Bone Joint Surg. [Br] 2001; 83-B:419-22.
Solan M, Calder J, Gibbons C, Rickets D. Photographic wound documentation after open fracture. Injury 2001; 32:33-35.
Calder J, O'Leary S, Evans S. Antegrade intramedullary fixation of displaced metacarpal fractures. Injury 2000; 31:47-51.
Calder J, Pearse M, Hollingdale J. Screw fixation and early mobilisation versus suture fixation of Mitchell's osteotomy - a prospectively randomised study with 1 year follow-up; J. Bone Joint Surg. [Br] 1999; 81-B:621-4.
Calder J, Hollingdale J, Ashwood N. Survival Analysis of the 'Performance" Total Knee System - 7 years follow-up; International Orthopaedics 1999; 23:100-3.
Calder J, Hollingdale J. Screw Versus Suture Fixation of Mitchell's Osteotomy - a cadaveric study; Foot 1997; 7:220-223.

Prizes and Awards

  • Foundation Fellow, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh - 2007.
  • American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Travelling Fellow - 2006.
  • Cheung Chan Prize, BOFAS - 2006.
  • BOA/Wishbone Trust Travelling Fellowship - 2001.
  • Smith and Nephew Research Travel Award - 2001.
  • Lipmann Kessel Prize - 1999.
  • Royal College of Surgeons in England (Laming Evans) Research Fellowship - 1998.
  • Westminster Hospital Research Trustees Fund - 1998.
  • Sprint Fund - 1998.
  • Charing Cross Hospital Trustees - 1998.