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I. JOURNAL PAPERS

  1. Flavin, R., Halpin, T, O'Sullivan, R, FitzPatrick, D , Ivankovic, A, Stephens, MM (2008) Hallux Rigidus: mal-alignment of the centre of rotation of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint or intrinsic plantar muscle tightness? A finite element biomechanical study. JBJS 90-B (9) (In Press)

  2. Fitzpatrick CK., FitzPatrick DP., Auger DD. (2008) Size and shape of the resection surface geometry of the osteoarthritic knee in relation to total knee replacement design. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine , 2008 (In Press).

  3. Connolly A, FitzPatrick D, Moulton J, Lee J, Lerner A. (2008) Tibiofemoral cartilage thickness distribution and its correlation with anthropometric variables. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine , Jan; Vol. 222 (1):29-39.

  4. Senoucci, M, FitzPatrick, D , Quinlan, JF, Mullett, H, Coffey, L and McCormack, D (2007) Quantification of the coupled motion that occurs with axial rotation and lateral bending of the head-neck complex: an experimental examination. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine , Vol. 221, pp. 913-919.

  5. Fitzpatrick, C., FitzPatrick D, Auger D. and Lee, J. (2007) 'Statistical design of unicompartmental tibial implants and comparison with current devices'. Knee , 14 (2):138-144.
  6. Fitzpatrick, C., FitzPatrick D, Auger D. and Lee, J. (2007) 'A tibial-based coordinate system for three-dimensional data'. Knee , 14 (2):133-137.
  7. Doheny EP, Lowery MM, FitzPatrick DP, O'Malley MJ (2007) 'Effect of elbow joint angle on force-EMG relationships in human elbow flexor and extensor muscles'. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology . [Epub ahead of print]
  8. Walsh, J., Quinlan, J., Stapleton, R., FitzPatrick, D. and McCormack, D. (2007) '3-Dimensional Motion Analysis of the Lumbar Spine during 'free-squat' weight lift training'. American Journal of Sports Medicine , 35 (6):927-932.
  9. C. Healy, K. J. Mulhall, D. FitzPatrick, E. W. Kay and D. Bouchier-Hayes (2007) The Effect Of Thermal Preconditioning Of The Limb On Flexor Tendon Healing. Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) 32E: 3: 289–295
  10. Rooney, N; Fitzpatrick, DP; Beverland , DE ; (2006) 'Intraoperative knee anthropometrics: correlation with cartilage wear'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine , 220 (H6):671-675.
  11. Kent, J; Faulkner, A; Geesink, I; Fitzpatrick, D; (2006) 'Culturing cells, reproducing and regulating the self'. Body &Amp; Society , 12 (2).
  12. Kent, J; Faulkner, A; Geesink, I; FitzPatrick, D; (2006) 'Towards governance of human tissue engineered technologies in Europe : Framing the case for a new regulatory regime'. Technological Forecasting and Social Change , 73 (1):41-60.
  13. Quinlan, JF; Mullett, H; Stapleton, R; FitzPatrick, D; McCormack, D; (2006) 'The use of the Zebris motion analysis system for measuring cervical spine movements in vivo'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine , 220 (H8):889-896.
  14. Faulkner, A; Kent, J; Geesink, I; FitzPatrick, D; (2006) 'Purity and the dangers of regenerative medicine: Regulatory innovation of human tissue-engineered technology'. Social Science &Amp; Medicine , 63 (9):2277-2288.
  15. O'Toole, GC; Salih, E; Gallagher, C; FitzPatrick, D; O'Higgins, N; O'Rourke, SK; (2004) 'Bone sialoprotein-coated femoral implants are osteoinductive but mechanically compromised'. Journal of Orthopaedic Research , 22 (3):641-646.

  16. Heidari, B.; FitzPatrick, D.P.; Synnott, K. and McCormack, D. (2004) 'Modelling of Annulus Fibrosus Imbalance as an Aetiological Factor in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis'. Clinical Biomechanics , 19 :217-224.

  17. Faulkner, A; Geesink, I; Kent, J; FitzPatrick, D; (2003) 'Human tissue engineered products - drugs or devices? Tackling the regulatory vacuum'. British Medical Journal , 326 (7400):1159-1160.

  18. Mullett, H; O'Donnell, T; Felle, P; O'Rourke, K; FitzPatrick, D; (2002) 'Development of a model for occipital fixation - validation of an analogue bone material'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine , 216 (H1):37-42.

  19. Mullett, H.; King, J.; ORourke, K. and FitzPatrick, D. (2002) 'Occipito-Cervical fusion Development of a Spine Analogue system'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers , 216 :37-42.

  20. Reeves, E.A.; Barton , D.C. ; FitzPatrick, D.P. and Fisher, J. (2000) 'Comparison of gas plasma and gamma irradiation in air sterilization on the delamination wear of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene used in knee replacements. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers , 214 :249-255.

  21. Jones, V.C.; Barton , D.C. ; FitzPatrick, D.P.; Auger, D.D., Stone, M.H. and Fisher, J. (1999) 'An experimental model of tibial counterface polyethylene wear in mobile bearing knee: The influence of design and kinematics. '. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering , 9 :189-196.

  22. Reeves, E.A.; Barton , D.C. ; FitzPatrick, D.P. and Fisher, J. (1998) 'A two-dimensional model of cyclic strain accumulation in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene knee replacements'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers , 212 :189-198.

  23. Pascaud, R.S.; Evans, W.T.; McCullagh, P.J.J. and FitzPatrick D.P. (1997) 'Influence of gamma-irradiation sterilization and temperature on the fracture toughness of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene'. Biomaterials , 18 :727-735.

  24. Pascaud, R.S.; Evans, W.T.; McCullagh, P.J.J. and FitzPatrick D. (1997) 'Critical assessment of methods for evaluating J1c for a medical grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene'. Polymer Engineering and Science , 37 :11-17.

  25. Pascaud, R.S.; Evans, W.T.; McCullagh, P.J.J. and FitzPatrick D. (1996) 'Effects of batch to batch variations and test methodology on degree of crystallinity and melting temperature of UHMW-PE as measured by differential scanning calorimetry'. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research , 32 :619-626.

  26. Bradley J.; FitzPatrick D.; Daniel D.; Shercliff T. and O'Connor J. (1988) ‘The Evaluation of Cruciate Ligament Orientation in the Sagittal Plane - A Method of Predicting Length Change vs. Knee Flexion.' JBJS 70-B 1988 pp. 94-99.

 

II. BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. FitzPatrick, D. et al (2004) 'Simulation of the neuro-musculoskeletal system: steps towards pre-clinical testing in orthopaedics and rehabilitation' In: Topics in Bio-Mechanical Engineering . Dublin : Trinity Centre for Bio-Engineering.
  2. Lawlor, G.J; Carr, A.J.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and McCormack, B.A.O. (2001) 'Three dimensional contact areas in the visible human elbow' In: (eds). Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering . 8: 8.
  3. FitzPatrick, D.P. and Isaac, Graham (2000) 'The application of CAD in the design of orthopaedic implants' In: J. Vander Sloten (ed.), J. Wiley & Sons Ltd. (eds). Computer Technology in Biomaterials Science and Engineering .
  4. FitzPatrick, D.P. (1996) 'Rapid Prototyping within the Orthopaedic Industry' In: B. Kellock (ed), Kensington Publications Ltd & The Royal Academy of Engineering (eds). World Medical Technology Update 1996/97 .
  5. OConnor, J.; Shercliff, T.; FitzPatrick, D.; Biden, E. and Goodfellow, J. (1990) 'Mechanics of the knee' In: D. Daniel (ed), Raven Press (eds). Knee Ligaments: Structure, Function, Injury and Repair .
  6. OConnor, J.; Shercliff, T.; FitzPatrick, D.; Bradley, J.; Daniel, D.; Biden, E. and Goodfellow, J. (1990) 'Geometry of the knee' In: D. Daniel (ed), Raven Press (eds). Knee Ligaments: Structure, Function, Injury and Repair.
  7. OConnor, J.; Biden, E.; Bradley, J.; FitzPatrick, D.; Young, S.; Kershaw, C.; Daniel, D. and Goodfellow, J. (1990) 'The Muscle-Stabilised Knee' In: D. Daniel (ed), Raven Press (eds). Knee Ligaments: Structure, Function, Injury and Repair.

 

III. CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

  1. Doheny E., FitzPatrick D., Lowery M., O'Malley M. (2008) Simulation of elbow joint centre displacement: effect on force generation and neural excitation. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  2. Madden B., O'Brien A., Simms C., FitzPatrick D., Tiernan J. (2008) Development of an integrated wheelchair headrest for rear impact protection. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  3. Fitzpatrick C., FitzPatrick D., Auger D. (2008) Comparison of the geometry of the proximal tibia in Japanese and Caucasian subjects. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  4. Gibbons J.P., FitzPatrick D., Lynch I. , Dawson K., Stanton K.T. (2008) Protein absorption on nanoparticulate aggomerates of orthopaedic materials. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  5. Hanley M., Lerner A., FitzPatrick D. (2008) Measuring patellofemoral cartilage thickness in Caucasian and Asian patients. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  6. Walsh J., Simms C., FitzPatrick D., Tiernan J., Heidari B. (2008) Investigation into spinal injuries to wheelchair occupants with postural deformities in a rear impact. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  7. Flavin R., Halpin T., FitzPatrick D., Ivankovic A., Stephens M.M. (2008) Hallus rigidus: mal-alignment of the centre of rotation of the 1 st metatarsophalangeal joint or intrinsic plantar muscle tightness? A biomechanical study. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  8. Mulcahy P., Simms C., Tiernan J., FitzPatrick D. (2008) Evaluation of customised wheelchair seating: crashworthiness of attachment hardware . Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  9. Kennedy J., Ivankovic A., Mullett H., FitzPatrick D. (2008) A finite element analysis of proximal humerus fracture fixation augmented with calcium phosphate cement. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  10. Green C., Flavin R., Moran R., FitzPatrick D. (2008) The biomechanical effect of multiple bone-tendon graft harvesting on patellar fracture risk. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  11. Green C., Flavin R., Fitzpatrick C., Quinlan W., FitzPatrick D. (2008) A coordinate system for three dimensional data analysis in the foot and ankle. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland . (ISBN 978-1-905254-29-3)

  12. Doheny E.P., Lowery M.M., FitzPatrick D.P. and O'Malley M.J. (2007) A neuromusculoskeletal model of the elbow joint for pre-clinical testing of total elbow replacement 29th IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference.

  13. Fitzpatrick, C., FitzPatrick, D., Auger, D., Ishibashi, H. (2007) A 3D principal component analysis of the proximal tibia in Japanese and Caucasian subjects 80th Annual Congress of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association.

  14. Heidari, B., FitzPatrick, D., McCormack, D. and Synott, K. (2007) Spinal Finite Element Model Development - An analytical Tool in the Search for the Aetiology of Spinal Deformities 2007 Summer Workshop of the European Society of Biomechanics.
  15. Doheny E.P., Lowery M.M., FitzPatrick D.P. and O'Malley M.J. (2007) A neuromusculoskeletal model for pre-clinical testing of elbow joint replacements 37th Annual Meeting - Society for Neuroscience.

  16. Walsh J.C., Quinlan J.F., Byrne G., Stapleton R., FitzPatrick D., McCormack D. (2007) 3-dimensional motion analysis and posterior annulus pressure measurement of the lumbar spine during ‘free squat' weight lift training. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland and the 27th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society. ISBN 1-905254-18-0

  17. Doheny E., Lowery M., FitzPatrick D., O'Malley M. (2007) The effect of elbow joint angle on the force-EMG relationships of human biceps, brachioradialis and triceps Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland and the 27th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society. ISBN 1-905254-18-0

  18. Walsh J.C., Simms C.K., FitzPatrick D.P., Heidari B., Tiernan (2007) The effect of the lateral curvature and torsion of a scoliotic spine on whiplash injury risk: a numerical study Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland and the 27th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society. ISBN 1-905254-18-0

  19. Hanley M., Fitzpatrick C., FitzPatrick D. (2007) Measuring patellofemoral cartilage thickness in Caucasian and Asian patients Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland and the 27th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society. ISBN 1-905254-18-0

  20. Madden B., Simms C., Normoyle J., FitzPatrick D., Tiernan J. (2007) Development of an integrated wheelchair headrest for rear impact protection. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland and the 27th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society. ISBN 1-905254-18-0

  21. Fitzpatrick, C., FitzPatrick, D., Lee, J., Auger, D. (2007) An application of principal component analysis to resection surface geometry of the knee Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland and the 27th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society. ISBN 1-905254-18-0

  22. Rooney N., FitzPatrick D.F., Ishibashi H., Lawlor G., Fitzpatrick C., Auger D. (2007) Effect of ethnicity, gender and OA on distal femoral size and shape: prosthesis design considerations Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland and the 27th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society. ISBN 1-905254-18-0

  23. Rooney, N., FitzPatrick, D. P., Ishibashi, H., Lawlor G., Fitzpatrick, C., Lee J. and Auger, D. (2006) Ethnic Variation in Distal Femoral Geometry: Knee Prosthesis Design 52nd Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting Chicago .
  24. Connolly, A., FitzPatrick, D., Moulton, J., Lee, J. and Lerner, A (2006) Femoral cartilage thickness distribution and its correlation with anthropometric variables American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Florida.
  25. Heidari, B., FitzPatrick, D., Synnott, K., McCormack, D. (2006) Persistence of Axial Rotation in Idiopathic Scoliosis Due to the Structural Changes of the Intervertebral Disc III European Conference on Computational Solid & Structural Mechanics Lisbon.
  26. Fitzpatrick, C., FitzPatrick, D., Lee, J. and Auger, D. (2006) Statistical analysis of patellar resurfacing in Caucasian and Japanese subjects 5th World Congress of Biomechanics Munich.

  27. P Brady, D FitzPatrick, J Fitzpatrick, and D McCormack - EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF VIBRATIONAL INTRUSION TECHNIQUES OF FEMORAL CEMENTATION IN TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. Proc. Irish Orthopaedic Association, Newcastle, Co. Down, June 2005. J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings, May 2006; 88-B: 282.

  28. M Murphy; R Gul; C Fitzpatrick; G Byrne; D Fitzpatrick; and D McCormack - INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SPINAL PEDICLE SCREWS. Proc. Irish Orthopaedic Association, Newcastle, Co. Down, June 2005. J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings, May 2006; 88-B: 285.

  29. S Boran; P Duffy; D Fitzpatrick; and D McCormack - THE ROLE OF DEFECTIVE JOINT LUBRICATION AS UNDERLYING AETIOLOGY IN SLIPPED UPPER FEMORAL EPIPHYSIS - . Proc. Irish Orthopaedic Association, Newcastle, Co. Down, June 2005. J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings, May 2006; 88-B: 283 - 284.

  30. M Dodds; P O'Connor; D Fitzpatrick; and D McCormack - TRANS-ARTICULAR SUTURE ANCHOR IN THE TREATMENT OF THE UNSTABLE NEONATAL HIP. RESULTS OF ITS USE IN THE IMMATURE PORCINE HIP. - Proc. Irish Orthopaedic Association, Newcastle, Co. Down, June 2005. J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings, May 2006; 88-B: 283

  31. Dawson , S.P., van der Merwe, W., FitzPatrick, D. and Vaughan , C.L. (2006) Application of 3D Imaging Technology to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2006
  32. Rooney N., FitzPatrick D. P., Lawlor G., Ishibashi H.and Lee J. (2006) 3-D size and shape variation in the distal femur: effect of ethnicity, gender and osteoarthritis 5th World Congress of Biomechanics.
  33. Walsh, J., Simms, C., FitzPatrick, D. and Tiernan, J. (2006) Development of models of scoliosis for crash safety analysis of wheelchair occupants 5th World Congress of Biomechanics Munich .
  34. Madden, B., Simms, C., FitzPatrick, D. and Tiernan, J. (2006) Development of an integrated wheelchair headrest for rear impact protection 5th World Congress of Biomechanics Munich .
  35. Fitzpatrick C., FitzPatrick, D., Lee, J.and Auger, D. (2006) Comparison of Caucasian and Japanese Tibial Resection Geometry 52nd Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting Chicago
  36. O'Malley, N.T., FitzPatrick, D., Quinlan, J. and O'Rourke, S.K. (2006) Assessment of the influence of shoe design on lumbar spine motion 5th World Congress of Biomechanics Munich .
  37. Doheny, E., Fitzpatrick, D., O'Malley, M.J. and Lowery, M. (2006) A model of the neuromusculoskeletal system for use in pre clinical testing of joint replacements Proceedings of the XIVth Congress of the International Society for Electrophysiology and Kinesioloy (ISEK) Turin, Italy.

  38. Moulton, J., FitzPatrick , D.P., Connolly ,A., Lee J. and Lerner A.L (2006) An MRI based analysis of correlations between bony and cruciate ligament anthropometrics American Society of Mechanical Engineers Summer Bioengineering Conference Florida .

  39. Leonard, M.; FitzPatrick, D. and McCormack, D. – Experimental reinforcement of the vertebral endplate: A biomechanical study on the prevention of intervertebral cage subsidence. Sylvetsre O'Halloran Surgical Scientific Meeting, Limerick 3-4 March 2006. IJMS Vol. 175, Suppl. 1, Pg 25.

  40. Rooney N., FitzPatrick D. P. , Ishibashi H., Lawlor G., Fitzpatrick C and Lee J. - Ethnic Variation in Distal Geometry: Knee Prosthesis Design, Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (12), Galway, January 2006. Eds. P. McHugh, D. O'Mahoney & D. FitzPatrick, pp. 83. ISBN 1-905254-07-5.

  41. Leonard, M., FitzPatrick, D. and McCormack, D. – Experimental reinforcement of the vertebral endplate. A Biomechanical Study on the Prevention of Intervertebral Cage Subsidence. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (12), Galway , January 2006. Eds. P. McHugh, D. O'Mahoney & D. FitzPatrick, pp. 138. ISBN 1-905254-07-5.

  42. Fitzpatrick C, FitzPatrick D , Lee J and Auger D. - Asymmetry of the Tibial Condyles. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (12), Galway , January 2006. Eds. P. McHugh, D. O'Mahoney & D. FitzPatrick, pp. 104. ISBN 1-905254-07-5.

  43. Connolly A, FitzPatrick D , Moulton J, Lee J and Lerner A - Femoral cartilage thickness distribution and its correlation with anthropometric variables. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (12), Galway , January 2006. Eds. P. McHugh, D. O'Mahoney & D. FitzPatrick, pp. 86. ISBN 1-905254-07-5.

  44. Moulton J., FitzPatrick D.P. , Connolly A., Lee J. and Lerner A.L. - An MRI based analysis of correlations between bony and cruciate ligament anthropometrics. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (12), Galway , January 2006. Eds. P. McHugh, D. O'Mahoney & D. FitzPatrick, pp. 109. ISBN 1-905254-07-5.

  45. Walsh, J.; Quinlan, JF; FitzPatrick, D and McCormack, D. – 3-D Motion analysis of lumbar spine motion in athletes during weight lifting, using the Zebris system. XXXth Sir Peter Freyer Memorial Lecture & Surgical Symposium, Galway , 2-3 September 2005. IJMS Vol. 175, Suppl. 1, Pg. 63.

  46. Morris, S., FitzPatrick, D. , Cottell, D., Buckley, C., McCormack, D. and Fitzpatrick, J.M. – The Snowplough and the Iceskate: The significance of intra-articular fracture alignment. Proc. Irish Orthop. Assoc., JBJS (Br), 87-B, Supp. III, 2005, p. 266.

  47. Flavin, R., Cantwell, C., Dervan, P., Eustace, S., FitzPatrick, D. and O'Byrne, J. – The Biomechanical Consequences of Cortical Bone After Radiofrequency Ablation in a Porcine Model. Is it a safe procedure? - Proc. Irish Orthop. Assoc., JBJS (Br), 87-B, Supp. III, 2005, p. 266-267.

  48. Senouci, M. and FitzPatrick, D. - Modelling the Coupled Motion of the Cervical Spine. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (11), Killiney, January 2005. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, & M. Senouci, pg.9. ISBN 1-905254-00-8

  49. Boran, S., Duffy, P., FitzPatrick, D. and McCormack, D. - Tribology of the Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis Joint – Defective Lubrication as underlying Aetiology. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (11), Killiney, January 2005. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, & M. Senouci, pg. 36. ISBN 1-905254-00-8

  50. Brady, P., FitzPatrick, D. , Fitzpatrick, J., McCormack, D. and Fitzpatrick, J. - Experimental Investigation of Vibrational Intrusion Techniques of Femoral Cementation in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (11), Killiney, January 2005. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, & M. Senouci, pg 38. ISBN 1-905254-00-8

  51. Doheny, E., FitzPatrick, D. and O'Malley, M. - Simulation of Muscle Function and Joint Kinematics. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (11), Killiney, January 2005. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, & M. Senouci, pg. 56. ISBN 1-905254-00-8

  52. Murphy, M., Fitzpatrick, C., Byrne, G., FitzPatrick, D. and McCormack, D. - Independent Assessment of Physical Properties of Spinal Pedicle Screws. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (11), Killiney, January 2005. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, & M. Senouci, pg. 73. ISBN 1-905254-00-8

  53. Fitzpatrick, C., FitzPatrick, D. , Lee, J. and Aram , L. - Slopes of the Proximal Tibia. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (11), Killiney, January 2005. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, & M. Senouci, pg. 86. ISBN 1-905254-00-8

  54. Rooney, N., FitzPatrick, D.P. , Fitzpatrick, C. and Lawlor, G. - Knee Arthroplasty: Femoral Component Sizing Rationale. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (11), Killiney, January 2005. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, & M. Senouci, pg. 87. ISBN 1-905254-00-8

  55. Senouci, S., Quinlan, J., Mullett, H., Coffey, L., FitzPatrick, D. and McCormack, D. - Kinematic Modelling Of The Cervical Spine. Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (10), Limerick , January 2004. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, B.A.O. McCormack & T. McGloughlin, pg.30. ISBN 1-902277-83-X

  56. Flavin, R., FitzPatrick, D . and O'Byrne, J. - The Biomechanical Consequences Of Cortical Bone After Radiofrequency Ablation In A Porcine Model. Is It A Safe Procedure? Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (10), Limerick , January 2004. Eds. D.P. FitzPatrick, B.A.O. McCormack & T. McGloughlin, pg.30. ISBN 1-902277-83-X

  57. McCullough, J.P., FitzPatrick, D.P. and O'Rourke, M.J. (2003) Experimental Investigation of Blood Flow Through Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (9), Cavan, January 2003.
  58. Davey, S., FitzPatrick, D.P., J.F. Orr, J.F., Buchanan, F., Curley, L. and Tancred, D. (2003) The Development Of A Pin-On-Plate Wear Tester To Investigate The Effect Of Multidirectional Wear On The Degradation Of UHMWPE Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (9), Cavan, January 2003 Cavan.
  59. Walsh, A., FitzPatrick, D.P. and McCormack, D. (2003) Modulation Of Discogenic Low Back Pain By Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) A Biomechanical Or Biochemical Effect? Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (9), Cavan, January 2003 Cavan.
  60. Senouci, M.; Quinlan, J.F.; Mullet, H.; Coffey, L.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and McCormack, D. (2003) Kinematic Modelling Of The Cervical Spine Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (9), Cavan, January 2003 Cavan.
  61. Rooney, N. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (2003) Multi-Dimensional Analysis Of Knee Anthropometrics: Caucasian Vs Asian Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (9), Cavan, January 2003 Cavan.
  62. Rooney, R.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and Beverland, D. (2003) Intraoperative Knee Anthropometrics: Correlation With Cartilage Wear International Society of Biomechanics, , July 2003 New Zealand .
  63. Heidari, B.; FitzPatrick, D.P., Synnott, K. and McCormack, D. (2003) Modelling of Annulus Fibrosus Imbalance as an Aetiological Factor in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis International Society of Biomechanics , New Zealand , July 2003 New Zealand .
  64. Geesink, I.; Faulkner, A.; Kent, J. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (2003) Global risks and tissue engineering 6th European Sociological Association conference, Murcia , September 2003 Murcia .
  65. FitzPatrick, D.P.; Kent, J.; Faulkner, A. and Geesink, I. (2003) Medical Device Governance: Regulation of Tissue Engineering in the UK and EU Biotech Society, Dipoli Espoo, Finland, September 29-30, 2003 Finland, pp.32-33.
  66. Mullett, H.; King, J.; ORourke, K. and FitzPatrick, D. (2002) Occipito-Cervical fusion: a biomechanical analysis of initial construct stiffness of five implant systems Proc. Combined IOA/WOS Meeting, Newport , Wales , May 2000. JBJS, 84-B:Supp I, 2002; Newport , Wales .
  67. Quinlan, J.F.; Mullett, H.; Coffey, L.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and McCormack, D. (2002) Analysis of cervical orthoses A three dimensional movement study Proc. BritSpine 2002, Birmingham, March 2002, JBJS, 84-B: SUPP III, 2002 Birmingham
  68. Mullett, H.; King, J.; ORourke, K. and FitzPatrick, D. (2002) Occipito-Cervical fusion A biomechanical analysis of initial construct stiffness of five implant systems Proc. BritSpine 2002, March 2002, JBJS, 84-B: SUPP III, 2002 Birmingham, pp.333-334.
  69. McCullough, J.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and ORourke, M. (2002) Development of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm models for flow visualisation Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (8), Sligo, Jan. 2002 Sligo.
  70. Rooney, N.; Beverland, D. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (2002) Analysis of knee anthropometrics from intraoperative data Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (8), Sligo, Jan. 2002 Sligo .
  71. Lawlor, G.J.; Hennessy, R.; Carr, A.J.; McCormack, B.A.O.; Lee, T.C. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (2002) 3D analysis of elbow joint geometry Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (8), 2002, Sligo, January 2002 Sligo.
  72. OToole, G.C.; Salih, E.; Gallagher, C.; ORourke, S.K. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (2002) Bone sialoprotein influences fracture healing via a new pathway Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (8), Sligo, January 2002 Sligo.
  73. FitzPatrick. D.P., Mullett, H., Quinlan, J., ORourke, K and McCormack, D. (2002) Assessment of Spinal Instrumentation Systems Novel Application of 3D Motion Analysis Methods Proc. Egyptian Orthopaedic Association, Cairo, December 2002 Cairo, , pp.93-94.
  74. Quinlan, J.F.; Mullett, H.; Coffey, L.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and McCormack, D. (2002) Movements seen with cervical orthoses A motion analysis study Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (8), Sligo, Jan. 2002 Sligo.
  75. OToole, G.; Salih, E.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and ORourke, S.K. (2001) Bone sialoprotein improves implant pull-out strengths by osteoinduction Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (7), Arklow, Jan. 2001 Arklow.
  76. Hennessy, R.J.; Lawlor, G.J.; Lee, T.C.; Carr, A.J. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (2001) The Application of a 3D Hand-Held Laser Scanner to Human Joint Modelling Proc IMechE Conference Comrade in Arms Conference, London, April 2001 London.
  77. Kent, J., Faulkner, A. and FitzPatrick, D. (2001) Engineering body parts: A sociological approach to developments in tissue engineering Proc. ESA Annual Conference, University of Helsinki , 2001 Helsinki .
  78. OToole, G.C., Gallagher, C., FitzPatrick, D., Salih, E., and ORourke, S.K. (2001) Bone Sialoprotein Coated Implants, Osteoinductive But Mechanically Compromised BMES Annual Meeting, Duke University, North Carolina, U.S.A., October 2001. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 29, Suppl. 1, 2001 North Carolina, U.S.A.
  79. Mullett, H.; King, J.; ORourke, K. and FitzPatrick, D. (2001) Occipito-Cervical fusion A biomechanical comparison of current implants Proc. Brit. Orth. Res. Soc., 2001. Publ. in JBJS, 83-B, Suppl III, 2001 Belfast .
  80. OToole, GC; Salih, E.; FitzPatrick, DP and ORourke, SK (2001) The Mechanical and Histological Influences of bone sialoprotein on intramedullary femoral implants Proc. Brit. Orth. Res. Soc., Belfast, 2001. Publ. in JBJS, 83-B, Suppl III, 2001 Belfast .
  81. Balfe, L. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (2001) Characterisation of the degradation characteristics of a resorbable polymer Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (7), Arklow, Jan. 2001.
  82. Coffey, L. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (2001) Validation of Ergonomic Simulation Software Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (7), Arklow, Jan. 2001 Arklow.
  83. Byrne, S.; Russell. N.; Kenny, P.; Harty, J.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and McCormack, D. (2001) Modes of failure and pull-out strengths of Isola and Colorado 2 pedicle hooks: a biomechanical study Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (7), Arklow, Jan. 2001 Arklow.
  84. Mullett, H.; King, J.; ORourke, K. and FitzPatrick, D. (2001) Occipito-Cervical fusion: a biomechanical analysis of initial construct stiffness of five implant systems Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (7), Arklow, Jan. 2001.
  85. Yousef, M.; Fleming, P.; FitzPatrick, D. and Fenelon, G. (2000) Weber repair of ruptured Achilles tendoon A clinical and biomechanical study Proc. Irish Orthop. Assoc., JBJS (Br), 82-B, Supp. III, 2000.
  86. Munaiwa, G.; Weaver, M.; Bellenger, C.; Prendergast, M. and FitzPatrick, D. (2000) Biomechanics of the deep digital flexor tendon in the horse Proc. 37th Winter Scientific Meeting, A.V.T.R.W, Dublin 2000 Dublin .
  87. Bowler, D.; FitzPatrick, D.; McCormack, B.; Felle, P. and Moran, R. (2000) Medial collateral ligament reconstruction reduces anterior displacement following anterior cruciate ligament transection in the knee Proc. 12th Conference of the European Society of Biomechanics, Dublin, 2000, ISBN 0-9538809-0-7 Dublin.
  88. Zavatsky, A.B.; FitzPatrick; D.P.; Feikes, J.D. and Weale, A. (1999) The effect of mobile-bearing prosthesis design on the kinematics of the knee Proc. IMechE., International Conference on Knee Replacement 1974-2024, London, April 1999 London, , pp.230-233.
  89. Jones, V.C.; Barton, D.C.; FitzPatrick; D.P.; Auger, D.D.; Stone, M.H. and Fisher, J. (1999) An experimental model of tibial counterface polyethylene wear in mobile bearing knees : The influence of design and kinematics Proc. IMechE., International Conference on Knee Replacement 1974-2024, London, April 1999 London, , pp.211-214.
  90. Murphy, L.A. ; Lacroix, D.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and Prendergast, P.J. (1999) Stress in glenoid bone with pegged versus keeled glenoid components: a finite element study Proc. British Orthop. Res. Soc., Dublin 1998, JBJS, 81-B:Supp I, 1999; Dublin .
  91. FitzPatrick, D.P; Bradley, J.A. and OConnor, J.J. (1999) The role of the Illiotibial band in compartmental load sharing of the knee Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland (6). Publ. in Ir. J. Med. Sci., 1999, Vol. 168 (3) pp.208-209.
  92. Goldsmith, A.A.J.; Jones, V.C.; FitzPatrick; D.P.; Auger, D.D.; Barton, D.C. and Fisher, J. (1999) Dimensional measurement of wear of polyethylene knee components Proc. IMechE., International Conference on Knee Replacement 1974-2024, London, April 1999 London, , pp.137-140.
  93. Lacroix, D.; Murphy, L.A. ; Prendergast, P.J. and FitzPatrick, D.P. (1998) Replacement of the glenoid in total shoulder arthroplasty: a finite element analysis Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland/TUBES scientific meeting 1998.
  94. Reeves, E.A.; Barton, D.C.; FitzPatrick, D.P. and Fisher, J. (1998) Comparison of gas plasma and gamma irradiation in air sterilisation on the delamination wear of UHMWPE knee replacement components Proc. 44th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, 1998.
  95. FitzPatrick, D.P. (1998) Rapid prototyping within the orthopaedic industry Commercial and clinical applications Proc. Bioengineering in Ireland/TUBES scientific meeting 1998.
  96. Pascaud, R.S.; Evans, W.T.; McCullagh, P.J.J. and FitzPatrick D. (1996) Results of a two-year differential scanning calorimetery (DSC) programme on UHMW-PE Proc. Fifth World Biomaterials Congress, Vol. II, 1996.
  97. FitzPatrick, D.P. and Kilburn, P. (1996) The Use and Potential Application of Rapid Prototyping in the Orthopaedic Industry Proceedings of the 10th Conference of the European Society of Biomechanics, Leuven, 1996 Leuven .
  98. Pascaud, R.S.; Evans, W.T.; McCullagh, P.J.J. and FitzPatrick D. (1996) Preliminary results on the degradation rate of hydrogen peroxide in aqueous solutions Proc. Fifth World Biomaterials Congress, Vol. II, 1996.
  99. Pascaud, R.S.; Evans, W.T.; McCullagh, P.J.J. and FitzPatrick D.P. (1995) An investigation into the tensile/compressive properties of UHMW-PE as used in total joint replacements Proc. 21st Annual Meeting of the Society of Biomaterials, 1995.
  100. FitzPatrick, D. P. and OConnor, J.J. (1989) Theoretical Modelling of the Knee Applied to the Anterior Drawer Test Proc. I. Mech. E., The Changing Role of Engineering in Orthopaedics, 1989.
  101. FitzPatrick, D.P.; Bradley, J.A.; Goodfellow, J.W. and O'Connor, J.J. (1988) Medial and lateral compartment loading of the knee after Oxford Meniscal arthroplasty, an in vitro study Transactions of the 44th Congress of the Scandinavian Orthopaedic Society, , 1988 Arhus, Denmark.
  102. FitzPatrick D.; Bradley J.; Goodfellow J. and OConnor J. (1988) Medial and Lateral Loading of the Knee - an in-vitro study Proc. 3rd Congress European Society of Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, 1988 Amsterdam, The Netherlands, pp.24-25.
  103. FitzPatrick D.; Bradley J.; Shercliff T. and OConnor J. (1987) Mathematical Modelling of the Knee Proc. Brit. Orth. Res. Soc., Spring Meeting, Leeds, 1987 Leeds.