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Professor John Quinlan

Professor John Quinlan

Clinical Professor, Surgery


Publications and Further Research Outputs

  • Donohoe, G., Rose, E., Morris, D., Authors' reply, The British Journal of Psychiatry, 206, (4), 2015, p344-Journal Article, 2015, DOI
  • Bhatt NR, Merchant R, Davis NF, Leonard M, O'Daly BJ, Manecksha RP, Quinlan JF, Incidence and immediate management of genitourinary injuries in pelvic and acetabular trauma: a 10-year retrospective study., BJU international, 2018Journal Article, 2018
  • Dolan RT, Al Khudairy A, McKenna P, Butler JS, O'Beirne J, Quinlan JF, The upper hand on compartment syndrome, Am J Emerg Med, 30, (9), 2012, p2084Journal Article, 2012
  • Crozier-Shaw, Geoff and Queally, Joseph M and Quinlan, John F, Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty: Quality of Online Patient Information, Orthopedics, 40, (2), 2017, pe262â€"e268Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
  • Downey C, Flannery S, Murphy B, Daly T, Conway S, Gaffar M, Dawson P, O'Kelly P, Collins D, Kenny P, McCarthy T, Cashman J, Shortt C, O'Daly B, Hurson C, Quinlan J, A multi-site review of second hip fractures across 6 Dublin teaching hospitals., Irish journal of medical science, 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI
  • Keohane, D., Al Azawi, L., Downey, A.C., Quinlan, J.F., Assessing outcomes in hip fracture patients under the age of 60, Irish Journal of Medical Science, 2021Journal Article, 2021
  • Keohane, D., Al Azawi, L., Downey, C., Quinlan, J.F., Correction to: Assessing outcomes in hip fracture patients under the age of 60 (Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -), (2021), 10.1007/s11845-021-02532-3), Irish Journal of Medical Science, 2021Journal Article, 2021
  • Mohan, K., McGoldrick, N.P., Ó Doinn, T., O'Sullivan, S., Quinlan, J.F., Trainees" perception of medicolegal practice in surgery, Irish Medical Journal, 114, (2), 2021Journal Article, 2021
  • Coveney, E.I., McKeown, D., Quinlan, J.F., Cleary, M., A healthy decline in age- and sex- specific incidence of hip fractures in the elderly in the Republic of Ireland, Surgeon, 18, (5), 2020, pe13-e19Journal Article, 2020
  • Doinn, T.Ó., Broderick, J.M., Abdelhalim, M.M., Quinlan, J.F., Readability of Patient Educational Materials in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Has a Decade Made a Difference?, Journal of Arthroplasty, 35, (11), 2020, p3076-3083Journal Article, 2020
  • Grant-Freemantle, M.C., Ryan, ÉJ., Flynn, S.O., Moloney, D.P., Kelly, M.A., Coveney, E.I., O"Daly, B.J., Quinlan, J.F., The Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Versus Conventional Dressing in the Treatment of Open Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of orthopaedic trauma, 34, (5), 2020, p223-230Journal Article, 2020
  • Murphy, E.P., Fenelon, C., Alexander, M., Quinlan, J., Anterior interosseous nerve palsy as a result of prolonged shoulder immobilisation, BMJ Case Reports, 12, (5), 2019Journal Article, 2019
  • Downey, C., Kelly, M., Quinlan, J.F., Changing trends in the mortality rate at 1-year post hip fracture - a systematic review, World Journal of Orthopedics, 10, (3), 2019, p166-175Journal Article, 2019
  • Downey, C., Flannery, S., Izydorczyk, A., Quinlan, J.F., Hip fracture and the weekend effect in an Irish Trauma Hospital, Irish Medical Journal, 112, (6), 2019, p949Journal Article, 2019
  • O"Sullivan, J., Collins, J., Cooper, D., Magdalina, A., Meehan, F., Kumar, L., Quinlan, J., O"Connor, D., Fitzpatrick, G., Optimisation of perioperative investigations among elective orthopaedic patients in a Dublin-based teaching hospital, Journal of Perioperative Practice, 29, (9), 2019, p291-299Journal Article, 2019
  • Kelly, M.J., Holton, A.E., Cassar-Gheiti, A.J., Hanna, S.A., Quinlan, J.F., Molony, D.C., The aetiology of posterior glenohumeral dislocations and occurrence of associated injuries, Bone and Joint Journal, 101B, (1), 2019, p15-21Journal Article, 2019
  • White Gibson, A., Clesham, K., Tully, O., Quinlan, J.F., The changing tides of Irish orthopaedic research, Irish Journal of Medical Science, 188, (1), 2019, p141-147Journal Article, 2019
  • Harrington, C.M., Kavanagh, D.O., Quinlan, J.F., Ryan, D., Dicker, P., O'Keeffe, D., Traynor, O., Tierney, S., Development and evaluation of a trauma decision-making simulator in Oculus virtual reality, American Journal of Surgery, 215, (1), 2018, p42-47Journal Article, 2018
  • Fitzgerald, M., Blake, C., Askin, D., Quinlan, J., Coughlan, T., Cunningham, C., Mobility one week after a hip fracture " can it be predicted?, International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 29, 2018, p3-9Journal Article, 2018
  • Coveney, E.I., Harriz, E., Gibney, B., Quinlan, J.F., Subtrochanteric femur fractures in an irish trauma centre over 9 years: How the impact of hospital coding on diagnosis of subtrochanteric femur fractures leads to inaccurate occurrence rates, Irish Medical Journal, 111, (6), 2018, p770Journal Article, 2018
  • Sheridan, G.A., Cooper, D., Gibbons, J.P., Breathnach, O., Quinlan, J.F., Emergency aeromedical services in Ireland " A single-centre study in 2014, Irish Medical Journal, 110, (3), 2017, p531Journal Article, 2017
  • Gibbons, J.P., Breathnach, O., Quinlan, J.F., Emergency aeromedical services in Ireland: a retrospective study for "MEDEVAC112", Irish Journal of Medical Science, 186, (1), 2017, p33-39Journal Article, 2017
  • McHugh, G., Merchant, R., Kelly, G.E., Bergin, K.M., McCoy, G.F., Wozniak, A.P., Quinlan, J.F., The value of serial metal ion levels in following up patients with metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty, HIP International, 27, (1), 2017, p14-20Journal Article, 2017
  • Kenyon, R.M., Morrissey, D.I., Molony, D.C., Quinlan, J.F., Locking plate external fixation and negative pressure wound therapy for treatment of a primary infection in a closed clavicle fracture, BMJ Case Reports, 2016, 2016Journal Article, 2016
  • McGoldrick, N.P., O'Connor, E.M., Davarinos, N., Galvin, R., Quinlan, J.F., Cost benefit analysis of the use of tranexamic acid in primary lower limb arthroplasty: A retrospective cohort study, World Journal of Orthopedics, 6, (11), 2015, p977-982Journal Article, 2015
  • Piggott, R.P., Doody, O., Quinlan, J.F., Iliopsoas tendon rupture: A new differential for atraumatic groin pain post-total hip arthroplasty, BMJ Case Reports, 2015, 2015Journal Article, 2015
  • Murphy, C., O'Neill, B.J., Quinlan, J.F., Collins, R., Protrusio acetabuli: a rare cause of pulmonary embolus, BMJ case reports, 2015, 2015Journal Article, 2015
  • McSorley, K., Quinlan, J., Trauma training and workload: A national survey, Irish Medical Journal, 108, (8), 2015Journal Article, 2015
  • O'Neill, S.C., Nagle, M., Baker, J.F., Rowan, F.E., Tierney, S., Quinlan, J.F., An assessment of the readability and quality of elective orthopaedic information on the internet, Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 80, (2), 2014, p153-160Journal Article, 2014
  • Fox, C.M., Bergin, K.M., Kelly, G.E., McCoy, G.F., Ryan, A.G., Quinlan, J.F., MRI Findings Following Metal on Metal Hip Arthroplasty and Their Relationship With Metal Ion Levels and Acetabular Inclination Angles, Journal of Arthroplasty, 29, (8), 2014, p1647-1652Journal Article, 2014
  • Emmanuel, A.R., Bergin, K.M., Kelly, G.E., McCoy, G.F., Wozniak, A.P., Quinlan, J.F., The effect of acetabular inclination on metal ion levels following metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty, Journal of Arthroplasty, 29, (1), 2014, p186-191Journal Article, 2014
  • Al Khudairy, A., Hirpara, K.M., Kelly, I.P., Quinlan, J.F., Conservative treatment of the distal radius fracture using thermoplastic splint: Pilot study results, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 23, (6), 2013, p647-650Journal Article, 2013
  • Cunningham, L.P., O'Neill, B.J., Quinlan, J.F., Metastatic transitional cell carcinoma of the tibia radiologically mimicking osteosarcoma., BMJ case reports, 2013, 2013Journal Article, 2013
  • Ng, E.S., O'Neill, B.J., Cunningham, L.P., Quinlan, J.F., Snowboard, wakeboard, dashboard? Isolated fracture of the lateral process of the talus in a high-speed road traffic accident, BMJ Case Reports, 2013Journal Article, 2013
  • Al Khudairy, A., Al-Hadeedi, O., Sayana, M.K., Galvin, R., Quinlan, J.F., Withholding clopidogrel for 3 to 6 versus 7 days or more before surgery in hip fracture patients., Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong), 21, (2), 2013, p146-150Journal Article, 2013
  • Dover, M., Memon, A.R., Marafi, H., Kelly, G., Quinlan, J.F., Factors associated with persistent sequelae after fasciotomy for acute compartment syndrome, Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong), 20, (3), 2012, p312-315Journal Article, 2012
  • Osborne, H.R., Quinlan, J.F., Allison, G.T., Hip abduction weakness in elite junior footballers is common but easy to correct quickly: a prospective sports team cohort based study, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy and Technology, 4, (1), 2012Journal Article, 2012
  • Cullen, E., Quinlan, J., Fogarty, E., Keogh, P., Multimodality treatment of a complex series of parallel pathologies in a 16-year-old male that ultimately leads to bilateral hip arthroplasty surgery: A case report, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 3, (8), 2012, p372-374Journal Article, 2012
  • Magill, P., Quinlan, J., Kelly, I., Spinal fracture in an under-age rugby player, Irish Medical Journal, 105, (9), 2012Journal Article, 2012
  • O'Daly, B.J., Walsh, J.C., Quinlan, J.F., Stapleton, R., Falk, G.A., Quinlan, W.R., Kieran O'Rourke, S., Author reply to letter from Dr. Nakano et al.: Overestimated serum albumin levels inpatients with hip fracture, Clinical Nutrition, 30, (2), 2011, p262Journal Article, 2011
  • Mac Niocaill, R.F., Quinlan, J.F., Stapleton, R.D., Hurson, B., Dudeney, S., O'Toole, G.C., Inter- and intra-observer variability associated with the use of the Mirels' scoring system for metastatic bone lesions, International Orthopaedics, 35, (1), 2011, p83-86Journal Article, 2011
  • Quinlan, J.F., Webb, S., McDonald, K., Meikle, G., McMahon, S.F., Isolated popliteus rupture at the musculo-tendinous junction., The journal of knee surgery, 24, (2), 2011, p137-140Journal Article, 2011
  • O'hEireamhoin, S., Quinlan, J.F., Rourke, K.O., The use of bone morphogenetic protein 7 in fracture non-unions., Orthopaedic surgery, 3, (1), 2011, p40-44Journal Article, 2011
  • Nassiri, M., Quinlan, J.F., O'Byrne, J.M., Analysis of 13 early failures of the mobile bearing Oxford phase III unicompartmental knee prosthesis, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 20, (4), 2010, p303-307Journal Article, 2010
  • Quinlan, J.F., Farrelly, C., Kelly, G., Eustace, S., Co-existent medial collateral ligament injury seen following transient patellar dislocation: Observations at magnetic resonance imaging, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 44, (6), 2010, p411-414Journal Article, 2010
  • Quinlan, J.F., McCarthy, C.J., McGlone, B., Magee, D.J., High Grade splenic rupture in an elite Rugby Union player, Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 50, (1), 2010, p68-71Journal Article, 2010
  • Pennington, J., Quinlan, J., Doyle, T., Bayan, A., Theis, J.C., Results of porous-coated anatomic and duracon total knee arthroplasty., The journal of knee surgery, 23, (4), 2010, p181-186Journal Article, 2010
  • O'Daly, B.J., Walsh, J.C., Quinlan, J.F., Falk, G.A., Stapleton, R., Quinlan, W.R., O'Rourke, S.K., Serum albumin and total lymphocyte count as predictors of outcome in hip fractures, Clinical Nutrition, 29, (1), 2010, p89-93Journal Article, 2010
  • Coleman, B., Quinlan, J.F., Matheson, J.A., Surgical treatment for lateral epicondylitis: A long-term follow-up of results, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 19, (3), 2010, p363-367Journal Article, 2010
  • Quinlan, J.F., North, J., Clarke, D.A., Gwynne-Jones, D.P., Radiation-induced osteonecrosis of the hips following genital-preserving surgery and chemoradiotherapy, New Zealand Medical Journal, 122, (1297), 2009, p84-86Journal Article, 2009
  • Quinlan, M.R., Quinlan, J.F., Lenehan, B., Bahari, S., McElwain, J.P., The need for multi-disciplinary management of combined orthopaedic and genito-urinary injuries, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 19, (4), 2009, p249-254Journal Article, 2009
  • Sharafeldin, K.N., Quinlan, J.F., Corrigan, J., Kelly, I.P., Functional follow-up of locking plate fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 18, (2), 2008, p87-92Journal Article, 2008
  • MacGiobain, S., Quinlan, J.F., O'Malley, N., Brophy, D., Quinlan, W.R., Isolated proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation in an elite rugby union player, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 42, (4), 2008, p306-307Journal Article, 2008
  • Wahab, A., Quinlan, J.F., Sherif, S., Kelly, I.P., Are cementless acetabular components contra-indicated in the elderly?, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 17, (3), 2007, p263-266Journal Article, 2007
  • Wedde, T.B., Quinlan, J.F., Khan, A., Khan, H.J., Cunningham, F.O., McGrath, J.P., Fractures of the sternum: The influence of non-invasive cardiac monitoring on management, Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 127, (2), 2007, p121-123Journal Article, 2007
  • Senouci, M., FitzPatrick, D., Quinlan, J.F., Mullett, H., Coffey, L., McCormack, D., 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, 221, (8), 2007, p913-919Journal Article, 2007
  • Walsh, J.C., Quinlan, J.F., Stapleton, R., Fitzpatrick, D.P., McCormack, D., Three-dimensional motion analysis of the lumbar spine during "free squat" weight lift training, American Journal of Sports Medicine, 35, (6), 2007, p927-932Journal Article, 2007
  • Weekes, G., Quinlan, J.F., O'Toole, G.C., O'Byrne, J.M., A prospective analysis of the need for urinary catheterisation in the first 24 h post-primary arthroplasty, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 16, (4), 2006, p330-332Journal Article, 2006
  • Quinlan, J.F., Duke, D., Eustace, S., Bertolotti's syndrome, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series B, 88, (9), 2006, p1183-1186Journal Article, 2006
  • Quinlan, J.F., O'Shea, K., Doyle, F., Brady, O.H., In-cement technique for revision hip arthroplasty, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series B, 88, (6), 2006, p730-733Journal Article, 2006
  • Quinlan, J.F., Mullett, H., Stapleton, R., FitzPatrick, D., McCormack, D., 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, (8), 2006, p889-896Journal Article, 2006
  • O'Shea, K., Quinlan, J.F., Waheed, K., Brady, O.H., The usefulness of computed tomography following open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures., Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong), 14, (2), 2006, p127-132Journal Article, 2006
  • McDermott, C., Quinlan, J.F., Kelly, I.P., Trampoline injuries in children, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series B, 88, (6), 2006, p796-798Journal Article, 2006
  • Quinlan, J.F., Watson, R.W.G., Kelly, G., Kelly, P.M., O'Byrne, J.M., Fitzpatrick, J.M., Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) in acute injuries of the spinal cord, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series B, 88, (3), 2006, p406-410Journal Article, 2006
  • Walsh, J.C., Quinlan, J.F., Butt, K., Towers, M., Devitt, A.T., Variation in position of the L4/5 disc inter-space from the anatomical landmark: Review of 450 radiographs and clinical applications, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 16, (3), 2006, p203-206Journal Article, 2006
  • Quinlan, J.F., Harty, J.A., O'Byrne, J.M., The need for multidisciplinary management of patients with upper thoracic spine fractures caused by high-velocity impact: a review of 32 surgically stabilised cases., Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong), 13, (1), 2005, p34-39Journal Article, 2005
  • O'Shea, K., Quinlan, J.F., Kutty, S., Mulcahy, D., Brady, O.H., The use of uncemented extensively porous-coated femoral components in the management of Vancouver B2 and B3 periprosthetic femoral fractures, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series B, 87, (12), 2005, p1617-1621Journal Article, 2005
  • Vioreanu, M.H., Quinlan, J.F., Robertson, I., O'Byrne, J.M., Vertebral fractures and concomitant fractures of the sternum, International Orthopaedics, 29, (6), 2005, p339-342Journal Article, 2005
  • Harty, J.A., Quinlan, J.F., Kennedy, J.G., Walsh, M., O'Byrne, J.M., Anthropometrical analysis of cervical spine injuries, Injury, 35, (3), 2004, p249-252Journal Article, 2004
  • Quinlan, J.F., Healy, C.F., Royston, D., Murray, P., PNET of the hallux, Irish Medical Journal, 97, (4), 2004, p118Journal Article, 2004
  • Soffe, K.E., Quinlan, J.F., Niall, D., MacManus, W.F., Hynes, D., An open forearm fracture with intermedullary foreign body plug - A complication of airbag deployment, Injury, 34, (4), 2003, p312-315Journal Article, 2003
  • Murphy, S.M., Connoly, P., Browne, R.F.J., Quinlan, J., Torreggiani, W., McElwain, J.P., Computed tomography wire localisation-assisted operative retrieval of a migrated symphysis pubis plate from the ischiorectal fossa, Irish Medical Journal, 96, (1), 2003, p25-26Journal Article, 2003
  • Quinlan, J.F., Molloy, M., Hurson, B.J., Pectoralis major tendon ruptures: When to operate, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 36, (3), 2002, p226-228Journal Article, 2002
  • Quinlan, J.F., McCarthy, D., Quinland, W.R., Multiple myeloma and intramedullary nailing, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 11, (3), 2001, p187-189Journal Article, 2001
  • Downey, C., Flannery, S., Abd Wahab, E.H., Askin, D., O"kelly, P., Shortt, C.P., O"daly, B.J., Quinlan, J.F., The patient"s second hip fracture " one in ten, Irish Medical Journal, 113, (6), 2020, p1-7Journal Article, 2020
  • Gerard A. Sheridan, Andrew J. Hughes, John F. Quinlan, Eoin Sheehan, John M. O'Byrne, Quantifying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthopaedic trainees, Bone & Joint Open, 1, (10), 2020, p645--652Journal Article, 2020, DOI
  • M.A. Kelly, D. Vukanic, P. McAnena, J.F. Quinlan, The opportunity cost of arthroplasty training in orthopaedic surgery, The Surgeon, 2022Journal Article, 2022, DOI
  • Eilis M. Fitzgerald, David M. Moore, John F. Quinlan, A review of outcomes after operative fixation of clavicular fractures over a 10-year period"a single tertiary trauma unit experience, JSES International, 2022Journal Article, 2022, DOI

Recognition

  • Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine UK (MFSEM UK)
  • Member of the Irish Institute for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (IITOS)
  • Fellow of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (FFSEM)
  • Member of AO Trauma
  • Honorary Academic Secretary IITOS 2015
  • MCh examiner 2012
  • Vice-President/President AO UK and Ireland 2108
  • Reviewer Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017
  • FRCS (Tr. & Orth.) Examiner 2020
  • Reviewer The Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2107
  • External examiner UCC modular MCh programme 2013
  • Honorary Secretary FFSEM 2016
  • Committee for Surgical Affairs, RCSI 2018
  • Reviewer Annals Journal and Bulletin Journal 2015
  • Vice-President/President AO UK and Ireland 2108
  • MCh examiner 2012
  • Reviewer The Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2107
  • Honorary Academic Secretary IITOS 2015
  • External examiner UCC modular MCh programme 2013
  • FRCS (Tr. & Orth.) Examiner 2020
  • PhD examiner 2015
  • Reviewer Annals Journal and Bulletin Journal 2015
  • Reviewer Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017
  • Committee for Surgical Affairs, RCSI 2018
  • Honorary Secretary FFSEM 2016
  • PhD examiner 2015