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Publications of Prof (Dr) Ujjwal K Debnath

Peer-reviewed papers and monographs on spine surgery, trauma and joint reconstruction, in journals including the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Spine and the European Spine Journal.

Published research

Nearly three decades of orthopaedic and spine research

During the last twenty years, he has published prolifically in international peer-reviewed journals, with work spanning lumbar spondylolysis, spinal deformity, fracture management, foot & ankle surgery and joint replacement.

He is currently a reviewer for journals of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Indian Orthopaedic Journal.

Selected publications

Key papers in spine surgery

Highlights from his research on lumbar spondylolysis and spinal surgery, published in leading international journals.

Complete bibliography

All publications

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2010 – 2020

15 papers
  1. 01

    A prospective study of two methods of analgesia in shoulder arthroscopic procedures as day case surgery

    Debnath UK, Goel V, Trehan R et al.

    J Clin Orthop & Trauma · 2020 May; 11(3): S368–371

    2020 Shoulder
  2. 02

    Etiology and Risk Factors of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc (IVD) Degeneration

    Debnath Ujjwal K

    Res Med Eng Sci · Apr 2018; 4(5): 1–10

    2018 Spine
  3. 03

    Results of ring (Ilizarov) fixator in high energy Schatzker Type VI fractures of proximal Tibia

    Debnath UK, Jha DK et al.

    J Clin Orthop Trauma · 2018 Apr–Jun; 9(2): 186–191

    2018 Trauma
  4. 04

    Predictive Factors for the Outcome of Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Spondylolysis in Young Sporting Individuals

    Debnath UK, Scammell BE, Freeman BJC, McConnell JR

    Global Spine J · 2018 Apr; 8(2): 121–128

    2018 Spine
  5. 05

    Three different interlocking intramedullary nails for unstable reverse oblique inter-trochanteric fractures: a bio-mechanical comparative study

    Debnath UK, Maripuri SN et al.

    Int J Res Orthop · 2016 Dec; 2(4): 280–85

    2016 Trauma
  6. 06

    Efficacy of scapular mobilization in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis: a randomized clinical trial

    Manas Kumar, Debnath UK et al.

    Int J Scien Res · 2016 Nov; 5(11): 246–250

    2016 Shoulder
  7. 07

    Interbody Fusion in Low Grade Lumbar Spondylolisthesis – Clinical Outcome Do Not Correlate with Slip Reduction and Neural Foraminal Dimension

    Debnath UK et al.

    Asian Spine J · Apr 2016; 10(2): 314–20

    2016 Spine
  8. 08

    Destructive post-traumatic chondrolysis of the subtalar joint: a case report and review of the literature

    Kumar V, Debnath UK, Karmegam A, Hariharan K

    BMJ Case Reports · Mar 2013: 1–3

    2013 Foot & Ankle
  9. 09

    Distal forearm fractures in children: cast index as predictor of re-manipulation

    Debnath UK, Guha AR, Das S

    Indian J Orthop · 2011 Jul; 45(4): 341–6

    2011 Paediatric
  10. 10

    Thigh infection and subcutaneous emphysema: an emergency, review of literature and case discussion

    Thakral R, Debnath UK, Damodaran T, Prasad CVR

    Irish J of Med Sc · 2011; 180(2): 333–36

    2011 General
  11. 11

    Spinal deformity correction in Duchene Muscular Dystrophy – comparing the outcome of two instrumentation techniques

    Debnath UK, Mehdian SMH

    Asian Spine J · 2011 Mar; 5(1): 43–50

    2011 Spine
  12. 12

    Clinical outcome after treatment of massive rotator cuff tears with polyester ligament (Dacron) augmentation

    Nada A, Debnath UK, Robinson D

    J Bone Joint Surg Br · 2010 Oct; 92(10): 1397

    2010 Shoulder
  13. 13

    Current Concepts in the management of Early Onset Scoliosis. Review article for Future Medicine

    Debnath UK

    Paediatric Health · 2010 Jun; 4(3): 343–354

    2010 Spine
  14. 14

    Congenital Scoliosis – Quo vadis? Review article

    Debnath UK

    Indian J Orthop · 2010 Apr; 44(2): 137–47

    2010 Spine
  15. 15

    Compartment Syndrome of Leg following Total Lumbar Disc Replacement via Anterior Retroperitoneal Approach. A Rare Complication of Anterior Spinal Surgery

    Magaji S, Debnath UK, Mehdian SMH

    Spine · 2010 Feb 1; 35(3): E74–6

    2010 Spine

2005 – 2009

25 papers
  1. 16

    Lumbar pars injury or spondylolysis – diagnosis and management

    Debnath UK

    Current Orthop · Apr 2009; 23(2): 109–16

    2009 Spine
  2. 17

    A New Technique to Reattach Proximal Femoral Osteotomy in Revision Hip Arthroplasty

    Kuruvalli RK, Lansmeer R, Debnath UK, Suresh SP, Lloyd TL

    Clin Orthop · 2008; 466(6): 1444–8

    2008 Hip & Knee
  3. 18

    Pituitary Apoplexy after Joint Arthroplasty – A Report of Two Cases

    Goel V, Debnath UK, Singh J, Brydon HL

    J Arthroplasty · 2009 Aug; 24(5): 826.e7–10

    2009 Hip & Knee
  4. 19

    Radiolucent lines (RLLs) under the tibial component – a radiographic comparison of two cementing techniques – single stage versus double stage

    Guha A, Debnath UK, Graham NM

    Int Orthop · 2008 Aug; 32(4): 453–7

    2008 Hip & Knee
  5. 20

    Can carpal malalignment predict early and late instability in nonoperatively managed distal radius fractures?

    Batra S, Debnath UK, Kanvinde R

    Int Orthop · 2008 Oct; 32(5): 685–91

    2008 Hand & Wrist
  6. 21

    Functional outcome in ‘Floating Ankle’ Injuries – Ipsilateral distal tibia & foot fractures

    Debnath UK, Maripuri SN, Guha A et al.

    Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · 2007 Oct; 127(8): 625–31

    2007 Trauma
  7. 22

    Simple Elbow Dislocation in Adults – A Comparative Study of Two Different Methods of Treatment

    Maripuri SN, Debnath UK, Rao P, Mohanty KR

    Injury · 2007 Nov; 38(11): 1254–8

    2007 Trauma
  8. 23

    Management of infected total knee replacement

    Maripuri SN, Debnath UK, Thomas R, Mehta H, Wilson C

    Current Orthop · 2007 Aug; 21(4): 314–9

    2007 Hip & Knee
  9. 24

    Role of glucosamine in osteoarthritis

    Thakral R, Debnath UK, Dent C

    Current Orthop · 2007 Oct; 21(5): 386–9

    2007 Arthritis
  10. 25

    Transected brachial artery in open grade III comminuted supracondylar fracture of humerus. A case report & review of literature

    Debnath UK, Maripuri SN, Hariharan K, Shandall A

    Injury Extra · 2007; 38: 360–4

    2007 Trauma
  11. 26

    Clinical Outcome of Symptomatic Unilateral Lumbar Spondylolysis

    Debnath UK, Freeman BJC, Grevitt MP et al.

    Spine · 2007 Apr; 32(9): 995–1000

    2007 Spine
  12. 27

    Operative Management of ankle fractures in patients with Diabetes Mellitus

    Costigan WM, Thordarson DB, Debnath UK

    Foot & Ankle Int · 2007; 28(1): 32–7

    2007 Foot & Ankle
  13. 28

    Coeliac Axis Thrombosis after Surgical Correction of Spinal Deformity in Type VI Ehlers Danlos Syndrome – A Case Report and Review of Literature

    Debnath UK, Sharma H, Roberts D, Kumar N, Ahuja S

    Spine · 2007 Aug 15; 32(18): E528–3

    2007 Spine
  14. 29

    Rheumatoid forefoot reconstruction: 1st metatarsophalangeal fusion and excision arthroplasty of lesser metatarsal heads

    Kadambande S, Debnath UK et al.

    Acta Orthop Belg · 2007 Feb; 73(1): 88

    2007 Foot & Ankle
  15. 30

    Editorial: ‘It is time for Evidence Based Practice in India’

    Maripuri SN, Debnath UK

    J Orthop · 2007; 4(3): e2

    2007 General
  16. 31

    Rotational Dislocation of Thoraco-lumbar Spine: a Case Report

    Debnath UK et al.

    J Neurosurg · 2007 Feb; 6(2): 161–4

    2007 Spine
  17. 32

    Sliding hip screw in pelvis – a rare intra-operative complication

    S Naidu Maripuri, Debnath UK, Hemmadi S, Wilson C

    Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · 2007 Sep; 127(7): 523–5

    2007 Trauma
  18. 33

    Combined femoral and Chiari Pelvic Osteotomy for reconstruction of the painful subluxation or dislocation of hip in Cerebral palsy

    Debnath UK, Guha A, Karlakki S, Vergheese JM, Evans G

    J Bone Joint Surg · 2006 Oct; 88B: 1373–78

    2006 Paediatric
  19. 34

    Candida albicans osteomyelitis of the spine – Surgical management of three cases & review of literature

    Khazim RK, Debnath UK

    Eur Spine J · 2006 Jan; 21: 1–7

    2006 Spine
  20. 35

    Comparative anthropometric analysis of shod and unshod feet

    Kadambande S, Khurana A, Debnath UK, Hariharan K

    The Foot · 2006; 16: 188–191

    2006 Foot & Ankle
  21. 36

    Arthroscopic management of symptomatic hallucial metatarsophalangeal joint

    Debnath UK, Hemmady M, Hariharan K

    Foot & Ankle Int · 2006 Dec; 27(12): 1049–54

    2006 Foot & Ankle
  22. 37

    Chemonucleolysis revisited – long term functional outcome in symptomatic lumbar disc herniation

    Guha A, Debnath UK, D’souza SM

    J Spinal Disord & Tech · 2006 May; 19(3): 167–70

    2006 Spine
  23. 38

    Isolated acetabular osteoporosis in TOH of Pregnancy

    Debnath UK, Black RJ

    Southern Med J · 2005 Nov; 98(11): 1146–8

    2005 Hip & Knee
  24. 39

    Role of SPECT imaging in posterior lumbar stress injuries

    Debnath UK, Freeman BJC

    Indian J Orthop · 2005 Oct; 39(4): 228–31

    2005 Spine
  25. 40

    Indications and Technique of first metatarsophalangeal arthroscopy

    Debnath UK, Hemmady MV, Hariharan K

    Indian J Orthop · 2005 Jul; 39(2): 113–16

    2005 Foot & Ankle

2001 – 2004

7 papers
  1. 41

    Long-term local effects of carbon fibre in the knee

    Debnath UK, Fairclough JA, Williams RL

    The Knee · 2004 Aug; 11: 259–264

    2004 Hip & Knee
  2. 42

    A Prospective study of the treatment of fractures of the little finger metacarpal shaft with a short hand cast

    Debnath UK, Nassab RS, Oni JA, Davis TRC

    Br J Hand Surg · Jun 2004; 29B: 214–17

    2004 Hand & Wrist
  3. 43

    The clinical outcome and return to sport following surgical treatment of spondylolysis in young athletes

    Debnath UK et al.

    J Bone Joint Surg (B) · 2003 Mar; 85(2): 244–249

    2003 Spine
  4. 44

    A prospective randomised comparison of Coralline Hydroxyapatite with autograft in cervical interbody fusion

    McConnell JR, Freeman BJC, Debnath UK

    Spine · 2003 Feb; 28(4): 317–323

    2003 Spine
  5. 45

    Results of hemivertebrectomy and fusion for symptomatic thoracic disc herniation

    Debnath UK, McConnell JR, Sengupta DK, Mehdian SMH, Webb JK

    Eur Spine J · 2003 Jun; 12(3): 292–299

    2003 Spine
  6. 46

    Osteoid Osteoma of left pars Interarticularis of fourth lumbar vertebra – a case report

    Ajnin S, Debnath UK, Mehdian SMH

    Grand Rounds Internet Journal · May 2002

    2002 Spine
  7. 47

    A complex thoracic fracture extending from fourth thoracic to twelfth thoracic vertebrae without neurological deficit – a case report

    Debnath UK et al.

    Injury · 2001 Mar; 33(2): 188–90

    2001 Spine

1992

4 papers
  1. 48

    Patellar fracture in a patient with Forestier’s disease

    Debnath UK et al.

    Acta Orthop Belg · 1992; 58(3): 353–5

    1992 Trauma
  2. 49

    Radial clubhand in Klippel-Feil Syndrome: a Case Report

    Debnath UK

    J West Bengal Orthop Assoc · 1992; 9(2): 56–57

    1992 Paediatric
  3. 50

    Fate of Harrington rods and hooks – a clinical and radiological review

    Debnath UK, Mitra RN

    J West Bengal Orthop Assoc · 1992; 9(2): 1–5

    1992 Spine
  4. 51

    Chronic Osteomyelitis – an unusual cause – a case report

    Verma HS, Debnath UK

    Indian J Orthop (MP Chapter) · 1992; 7(1): 56–67

    1992 General

Monographs

2 titles
  1. M1

    Scoliosis – Facts, figures and follow for clinical research

    Mitra RN, Debnath UK

    Monograph · Published Kolkata, India, 1995

    1995 Spine
  2. M2

    Development of human joint prosthesis and its cementless fixation with bone, an international and national survey

    Pal S, Debnath UK

    Monograph for Development of Science & Technology · Government of India, 1994

    1994 Joint replacement
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