About James Calder

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

 

 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (The London Hospital)                                        1991

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Eng)                                                                            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, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK

 

Areas of Interest

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

 

Editorial Posts

  • Editorial Board, British Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Knee Surgery, Sports, Traumatology and Arthroscopy

 

Thesis

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

Doctor of Medicine, University of London, 2001.

 

Publications

 

Pearce C,Calder J. Achilles tendinoscopy and plantaris tendon release in the treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy.Foot Ankle Surgery (In print)
Pearce C, Calder J. Synthetic osteochondral grafting for ankle osteochondral lesions. Foot Ankle Surgery (In print).
Pearce C, Brooks J, Kemp S, Calder J. Evaluation of foot injuries in professional rugby players. Foot Ankle Surgery.
Wijesekera NT, Calder JD, Lee JC. Imaging in the assessment and management of achilles tendinopathy and paratendinitis. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2011 Jan; 32 (1): 85-8.
Pearce C, Zaw H, CalderJ. Stress fracture of the anterior process of the calcaneus associated with a calcaneonavicular coalition: a case report. Foot Ankle International 2011 Jan;32 (1):85-8.
Elliot R, Pearce C, Seifert C, Calder J. Continuous infusion versus single bolus popliteal block following major ankle and hindfoot surgery: a prspective, randomised trial. Foot Ankle International 2010 Dec;31(12):1043-47.
Zaw H, Calder J. Tarsal coalition - current concepts review. Foot Ankle Clinics North America 2010 Jun; 15(2):349-64
Calder J, Pearce C, Sexton S. Return to training and playing after posterior ankle arthroscopy for posterior impingement in elite professional soccer. Am J Sports Med 38(1):120-4; Jan 2010.
C Pearce, Calder J. Surgical Anatomy of the Midfoot. J Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthroscopy. 18(5): 581, 2010.
Zaw H, Calder J. Operative management options for symptomatic flexible adult acquired flat foot deformity: a review. J Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthroscopy. 18(2): 135-42 Feb 2010
Wijesekera N, Mitchell A, Lee J, Calder J, Healey J. Ultrasound-Guided Treatments for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: An Update and Current Status. Skeletal Radiology [In Print].
Farr D, Karim A, Lutz M, Calder J. A Biomechanical Comparison of Shape Memory Compression Staples and Mechanical Compression Staples - Compression or Distraction? J Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthroscopy 18(2):212-7 Feb 2010.
Pearce C, Lutz M, Mitchell A, Calder J. Treatment of a distal osteochondral lesion with a synthetic osteochondral plug: a case report. Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Sep;30(9):900-3.
Pearce C, Ismail M, Calder J. Apoptosis – the cause of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy? Am J Sports Med. 30(12):2440-4; Dec 2009.
Hamilton P, Pearce C, Pinney S, Calder J. Sciatic nerve blockade. A survey of current practice of orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists in North America and the UK. Foot Ankle Int. 30(12):1196-201; Dec 2009.
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. 2008 Aug;29(8):808-13.
Calder J. Lower limb and back injuries. Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine; Ed David Warrell. Oxford University Press 2008.
Sauve P, Sulliman I, Calder J. Parathyroid hormone and tibial non-union. J Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthroscopy 17(5): 551 2009.
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 Int2003; 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 Int2003; 24(6):509-13.
Buch B, Calder J, Hennessy M, Saxby T. The Treatment of Mucous Cysts of the Toes. Foot Ankle Int2003; 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 Int2003; 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 Engl2002; 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. Injury2001; 32:33-35.
Calder J, O'Leary S, Evans S. Antegrade intramedullary fixation of displaced metacarpal fractures. Injury2000; 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 Orthopaedics1999; 23:100-3.
Calder J, Hollingdale J. Screw Versus Suture Fixation of Mitchell's Osteotomy - a cadaveric study; Foot1997; 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.