Nicole Williams

Dr Nicole Williams

Grant-Funded Researcher (B)

School of Medicine

College of Health

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.


Developmental dysplasia of the hips (DDH)

Women's and Children's Hospital has a long history of research into improving early detection and outcomes for children with DDH and now collaborates with the International Hip Dysplasia Institute and contributes data to the International Hip Dysplasia Registry. Multiple research opportunities are available in this field.

 

Paediatric musculoskeletal infections

Projects are underway investigating the best methods to investigate and manage childhood bone and joint infections including the use of procalcitonin and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to investigate and minimising invasive surgery if possible. There is opportunity to participate in prospective projects leading on from current retrospective analyses.

 

Paediatric trauma

Women's and Children's Hospital is the major trauma centre managing children on SA and surrounding regions. Injury prevention and multidisciplinary management are areas of ongoing research.

 

Spinal deformity

A prospective spinal surgery database informs many audit and research activities.

 

Rare diseases

Multidisciplinary research is ongoing in areas including mucopolysaccharidosis, vascular anomalies and other rare diseases.

Date Position Institution name
2019 - ongoing Head of Unit Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide
2018 - ongoing Associate Professor (Clinical Titleholder) University of Adelaide
2017 - ongoing Senior Visiting Medical Officer Women's and Children's Hospital
2015 - ongoing Staff Specialist Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide
2012 - ongoing Senior Research Associate University of Adelaide, Adelaide
2012 - 2016 Visiting Medical Officer Modbury Hospital, Adelaide
2012 - 2015 Visiting Medical Officer Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide

Date Institution name Country Title
2000 - 2001 University of Newcastle Australia, Newcastle Australia BMedSc(hons)
1997 - 2002 University of Newcastle Australia, Newcastle Australia BMed

Date Title Institution Country
2011 - 2012 Clinical Research Fellow Women's and Children's Health Network, North Adelaide Australia
2011 - 2011 International Fellow Shriners Hospitals for Children - Portland, Portland United States
2010 - 2011 Senior Registrar Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Australia
2007 - 2010 Advanced Surgical Trainee Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Australia
2006 - 2009 Graduate Certificate of Sports Medicine University of New South Wales Australia
2004 - 2007 Basic Surgical Trainee Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Australia

Year Citation
2025 Tsoi, K. Y., Sharwood, L. N., Eslick, G. D., Nunez, C., Morris, A., Williams, N., . . . Adams, S. (2025). Evaluating Paediatric Injury Hospitalisations From Indoor Trampoline Parks Across Australia: A Multi-Centre Study. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 61(3), 457-464.
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2025 Awais, A., Williams, N., Jaarsma, R. L., Jadav, B., Stevenson, A. W., & Alder-Price, A. (2025). From bones to bump: pregnancy insights from an unaccredited orthopaedic registrar - navigating the expectations, challenges, and surprises.. ANZ J Surg, 95(4), 626-627.
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2025 Smart, L., O'shaughnessy, P. K., Pelentsov, L., Childs, J., Williams, N., & Esterman, A. (2025). Barlow, Ortolani and hippy dolls: Understanding child health nurses practice when screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 42(1), 25-30.
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2025 Thomas, R., Ball, S., Davies, L., Williams, N., Williams, C., Munns, C., & Pacey, V. (2025). Assessment, diagnostic criteria, and outcome measures for non–femoral head lower limb avascular necrosis in children and adolescents: a scoping review. Jbmr Plus, 9(9), 13 pages.
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2024 Abbot, S., Proudman, S., Bednarz, J., & Williams, N. (2024). Outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in children: a retrospective cohort study.. ANZ journal of surgery, 94(4), 743-748.
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2024 Garcia, E., Mandaleson, A., Stannage, K., & Williams, N. (2024). Occupational hazards and pregnancy in orthopaedics: female surgeons are at increased risk of infertility and pregnancy complications. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 94(11), 9 pages.
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2024 Zomar, B. O., Bone, J. N., Nguyen, V., Mulpuri, K., Kelley, S., Schaeffer, E. K., . . . Williams, N. (2024). Comparison of brace to observation in stable, radiological developmental dysplasia of the hip: a protocol for a global multicentre non-inferiority randomised trial. BMJ Open, 14(7), e084738.
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2024 Smart, L., Cundy, W., Williams, N., Arnold, A., Childs, J., Pelentsov, L., & Esterman, A. (2024). Screening Accuracy for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip by Child Health Nurses. Children, 11(8), 915.
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2024 Ilhan, E., Davies, L., Pacey, V., Smith, M., Munro, J., Munns, C., . . . Williams, C. (2024). Breadth and visibility of children's lower limb chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review. BMJ Open, 14(10), 9 pages.
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2024 Cundy, P. J., & Williams, N. (2024). Metal implants in children. JOURNAL OF CHILDRENS ORTHOPAEDICS, 18(6), 557-568.
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2024 Balhatchet, B., Schütze, H., & Williams, N. (2024). "Hey, can I go home?": a qualitative case study of wellbeing and the work environment in surgical training.. Korean journal of medical education, 36(4), 401-414.
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2023 Bhanushali, A., Bright, R., Xu, L., Cundy, P., & Williams, N. (2023). Return to sport after forearm fractures in children: A scoping review and survey. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 17(2), 164-172.
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2023 Balhatchet, B., Schütze, H., Williams, N., & Ashford, B. (2023). Factors that impact burnout and psychological wellbeing in Australian postgraduate medical trainees: a systematic review. Global Surgical Education - Journal of the Association for Surgical Education, 2(1), 65-1-65-12.
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2023 Toumazos, K., & Williams, N. (2023). Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis: A Systematic Review. Open Orthopaedics Journal, 17(1), e187432502212290-1-e187432502212290-8.
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2022 Abbot, S., & Williams, N. (2022). The surgical management of spinal disorders in lysosomal storage diseases: a systematic review. ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 92(4), 685-690.
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2022 Balhatchet, B., Schütze, H., Awais, A., & Williams, N. (2022). Publication rate of abstracts presented at the Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(3), 493-498.
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2022 Smart, L., Pelentsov, L., Childs, J., Williams, N., & Esterman, A. (2022). Nurses assessment of development hip dysplasia: A scoping review. Journal of Child Health Care, online(1), 18 pages.
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2022 Sung, J., Yao, A., Antoniou, G., Cooksey, R., Winters, J., Ee, M., & Williams, N. (2022). Failure to initiate trauma team activation for patients who meet the criteria in a level 1 paediatric trauma centre: which patients are missing out?. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(10), 2628-2634.
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2022 Abbot, S., Proudman, S., Sim, Y. P., & Williams, N. (2022). Psychometric properties of patient-reported outcomes measures used to assess upper limb pathology: a systematic review.. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(12), 3170-3175.
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2022 Abbot, S., Proudman, S., Ravichandran, B., & Williams, N. (2022). Predictors of outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in children and adolescents: A systematic review. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 16(5), 347-354.
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2022 Abbot, S. R., Proudman, S., Hall, K., & Williams, N. (2022). Outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in children: a study protocol for a retrospective cohort study.. BMJ Open, 12(9), e062586-1-e062586-7.
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2021 Awwad, E., Tolley, M., Antoniou, G., & Williams, N. (2021). Clinical presentations of Kingella kingae musculoskeletal infections in South Australian children. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57(8), 1196-1200.
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2021 Ritchie, B., Porritt, K., Marin, T., & Williams, N. (2021). Diagnostic test accuracy of serum procalcitonin compared with C-reactive protein for bone and joint infection in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(12), 3209-3237.
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2021 Sires, J., Ovenden, C., Antoniou, G., Robinson, N., & Williams, N. (2021). An audit of computed tomography request practices for suspected cervical spine injury post‐guideline change in a tertiary referral paediatric hospital. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 92(1-2), 180-187.
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2021 Marriott, E., Twomey, S., Lee, M., & Williams, N. (2021). Variability in Australian screening guidelines for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57(12), 1857-1865.
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2021 Balhatchet, B., Schütze, H., Williams, N., & Ashford, B. (2021). Factors that impact burnout and psychological wellbeing in Australian postgraduate medical trainees: a systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 10(1), 257-1-257-6.
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2020 Hernandez, K., East, B., Hutchinson, M., Smith, M., & Williams, N. (2020). Unique case of ‘trigger wrist’ secondary to deep tissue leiomyoma in a healthy 6-year-old. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(1-2), 176-178.
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2020 Williams, N., Patel, P., Antoniou, G., Ketteridge, D., & Clark, D. (2020). Screening for carpal tunnel syndrome in mucopolysaccharidosis. Journal of Child Neurology, 35(6), 410-417.
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2020 Williams, N., Chen, M., Lee, A. C., Moore, P., Balhatchet, B., & Incoll, I. (2020). What are the perceptions of orthopaedic surgeons regarding leadership and leadership training?. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(1-2), 12-14.
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2020 Wong, M., Williams, N., & Cooper, C. (2020). Systematic Review of Kingella kingae Musculoskeletal Infection in Children: Epidemiology, Impact and Management Strategies.. Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 11, 73-84.
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2020 Nicole, W., & David, K. (2020). Response to Ly Pen and Andreu: Response to: “Screening for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidosis”. Journal of Child Neurology, 35(14), 1019.
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2020 Sires, J. D., Williams, N., Huilgol, S. C., Harvey, I., Antoniou, G., & Dawson, J. (2020). An integrated multidisciplinary team approach to the management of vascular anomalies: challenges and benefits.. Pediatric surgery international, 36(10), 1149-1156.
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2020 Wong, F. L., Antoniou, G., Williams, N., & Cundy, P. J. (2020). Disruption of paediatric orthopaedic hospital services due to the covid-19 pandemic in a region with minimal covid-19 illness. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 14(4), 245-251.
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2020 Williams, N., Winters, J., & Cooksey, R. (2020). Staying home but not out of trouble: no reduction in presentations to the South Australian paediatric major trauma service despite the COVID-19 pandemic.. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 90(10), 1863-1864.
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2020 Selvakumaran, G., & Williams, N. (2020). Buckled, bent or broken? A guide to paediatric forearm fractures.. Australian journal of general practice, 49(11), 740-744.
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2019 Chen, M., Cundy, P., Antoniou, G., & Williams, N. (2019). Children bouncing to the emergency department: changes in trampoline injury patterns. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 55(2), 175-180.
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2019 Sankar, W., Gornitzky, A., Clarke, N., Herrera-Soto, J., Kelley, S., Matheney, T., . . . International Hip Dysplasia Institute. (2019). Closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip: early-term results from a prospective, multicenter cohort. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 39(3), 111-118.
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2019 Williams, N., Willet, J., Clark, D., & Ketteridge, D. (2019). Tarsal tunnel syndrome in the mucopolysaccharidoses: A case series and literature review. Jimd Reports, 46(1), 16-22.
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2018 Walton, S., Schaeffer, E., Mulpuri, K., Cundy, P., & Williams, N. (2018). Evaluating the role of prereduction hip traction in the management of infants and children with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): Protocol for a systematic review and planned meta-analysis. BMJ Open, 8(1), 6 pages.
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2018 Williams, N. (2018). Improving early detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip through general practitioner assessment and surveillance.. Australian journal of general practice, 47(9), 619-623.
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2018 Williams, N. (2018). Improving early detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip through general practitioner assessment and surveillance. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE, 47(9), 615-619.
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2018 Williams, N., Narducci, A., Eastwood, D. M., Cleary, M., & Thompson, D. (2018). An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Children with Morquio A Syndrome Presenting with Craniocervical Pathology.. Spine, 43(24), 1443-1453.
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2017 Williams, N., Cundy, P., & Eastwod, D. (2017). Surgical management of thoracolumbar kyphosis in patients with mucopolysaccharidosis: a systematic review. Spine, 42(23), 1817-1825.
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2017 Tolley, M., Morris, A., & Williams, N. (2017). Pelvic osteomyelitis: Three unusual cases with predominantly abdominal symptoms. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 53(6), 614.
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2017 Williams, N., Challoumas, D., & Eastwood, D. (2017). Does orthopaedic surgery improve quality of life and function in patients with mucopolysaccharidoses?. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 11(4), 289-297.
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2017 Williams, N., Challoumas, D., Ketteridge, D., Cundy, P., & Eastwood, D. (2017). The mucopolysaccharidoses: advances in medical care lead to challenges in orthopaedic surgical care. Bone and Joint Journal, 99B(9), 1132-1139.
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2017 Faurie, C., Williams, N., & Cundy, P. J. (2017). A stitch in time: stitching errors in digital radiology. Medical Journal of Australia, 207(5), 223-223.e1.
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2017 Studer, K., Williams, N., Studer, P., Baker, M., Glynn, A., Foster, B., & Cundy, P. (2017). Obstacles to reduction in infantile developmental dysplasia of the hip. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 11(5), 358-366.
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2017 Gieroba, T., Williams, N., Antoniou, G., & Cundy, P. (2017). Mini C-arm: faster, cheaper, safer?. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 87(4), 282-286.
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2016 Cain, M., Stephenson, M., Umapathysivam, K., Williams, N., & Ianunzio, J. (2016). Effectiveness of different minimally invasive epiphysiodesis techniques in the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(12), 14-24.
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2016 Yoon, W. W., Awais, A., Williams, N., & Selby, M. D. (2016). Improvement in unfused adjacent segment disc condition following posterior spine fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The Spine Journal, 16(4), S67-S68.
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2016 Upasani, V., Bomar, J., Matheney, T., Sankar, W., Mulpuri, K., Price, C., . . . Mubarak, S. (2016). Evaluation of brace treatment for infant hip dislocation in a prospective cohort defining the success rate and variables associated with failure. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 98(14), 1215-1221.
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2016 Abson, S., Williams, N., Inglis, M., Antoniou, G., & Cundy, P. (2016). Resident versus attending surgeons in achieving and maintaining fracture reduction in pediatric distal radius fractures. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 36(5), 478-482.
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2016 Smith, N. W., & Williams, N. (2016). Post-traumatic nonunion of a clavicle fracture in a 9-year-old child. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Part B, 25(1), 74-77.
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2016 Mulpuri, K., Schaeffer, E., Andrade, J., Sankar, W., Williams, N., Matheney, T., . . . IHDI, S. (2016). What risk factors and characteristics are associated with late-presenting dislocations of the hip in infants?. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 474(5), 1131-1137.
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2015 Francis, S. L., Williams, N., & Cundy, P. J. (2015). General practitioner-referred magnetic resonance imaging for musculoskeletal conditions: not a substitute for plain x-ray. Medical Journal of Australia, 202(10), v-vi.
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2015 Studer, D., Awais, A., Williams, N., Antoniou, G., Eardley-Harris, N., & Cundy, P. (2015). Selective fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a radiographic evaluation of risk factors for imbalance. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 9(2), 153-160.
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2014 Chug, M., Williams, N., Benn, D., & Brindley, S. (2014). Outcome of uncemented trapeziometacarpal prosthesis for treatment of thumb carpometacarpal joint arthritis. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 48(4), 394-398.
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2014 Williams, N., Cooper, C., & Cundy, P. (2014). Kingella kingae septic arthritis in children: recognising an elusive pathogen. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 8(1), 91-95.
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2013 Fisher, T., Williams, N., Morris, L., & Cundy, P. (2013). Metachondromatosis: more than just multiple osteochondromas. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 7(6), 455-464.
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2013 Williams, N., Hardy, B., Tarrant, S., Enninghorst, N., Attia, J., Oldmeadow, C., & Balogh, Z. (2013). Changes in hip fracture incidence, mortality and length of stay over the last decade in an Australian major trauma centre. Archives of Osteoporosis, 8(150), 1-5.
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2012 Williams, N., Foster, B. K., & Cundy, P. J. (2012). Is swaddling damaging our babies' hips?. Medical Journal of Australia, 197(5), 272.
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2008 Sanson-Fisher, R. W., Williams, N., & Outram, S. (2008). Health inequities: The need for action by schools of medicine. Medical Teacher, 30(4), 389-394.
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2005 Sanson-Fisher, R. W., Rolfe, I. E., & Williams, N. (2005). Competency based teaching: The need for a new approach to teaching clinical skills in the undergraduate medical education course. Medical Teacher, 27(1), 29-36.
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2004 Reid, V. L., Gleeson, M., Williams, N., & Clancy, R. L. (2004). Clinical investigation of athletes with persistent fatigue and/or recurrent infections. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(1), 42-45.
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Year Citation
2018 Williams, N., Vasilunis, N., & Bell, J. (2018). Severe paediatric staphylococcus aureus bone and joint infections associated with Panton-Valentine-Leukocidin (PVL). In European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society. Oslo, Norway.
2015 Cain, M. E., Williams, N., & Cundy, P. (2015). Safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of tranexamic acid in paediatric spinal deformity correction surgery. In Safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of tranexamic acid in paediatric spinal deformity correction surgery. Gold Coast.

Year Citation
2018 Wood, M., Williams, N., Davison, J. E., Cleary, M. A., & Eastwood, D. M. (2018). Guided growth surgery for genu valgum in mucopolysaccharidosis type VI: Timing is everything. Poster session presented at the meeting of MOLECULAR GENETICS AND METABOLISM. San Diego, CA: ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE.
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Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2023 Co-Supervisor Gait Analysis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Paediatric Lower Limb Conditions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Matilda Catherine Krywanio
2023 Co-Supervisor Gait Analysis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Paediatric Lower Limb Conditions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Matilda Catherine Krywanio

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2021 - 2024 Principal Supervisor Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Children Master of Philosophy (Surgery) Master Part Time Mr Samuel Richard Abbot
2019 - 2021 Co-Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Brett Ritchie

Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
2020 - ongoing External Supervisor The impact of the work environment on burnout and wellbeing in Australian Surgical Trainees University of Adelaide/University of New South Wales - Doctorate - Belinda Balhatchet
2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Why are rural babies and increased risk of late DDH? Women's and Children's Hospital Medicine Honours Full Time Fraser Betley
2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Long term outcomes in paediatric hip septic arthritis Women's and Children's Hospital Health and Medical Sciences Honours Full Time Alex-Marie Howard

Date Role Board name Institution name Country
2016 - ongoing Member Board Healthy Hips Australia Australia
2012 - ongoing Advisory Board Member Medical Advisory Board International Hip Dysplasia Institute United States

Date Role Committee Institution Country
2019 - ongoing President Executive Australian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society Australia
2015 - ongoing Member Federal Training Committee Australian Orthopaedic Association Australia
2015 - ongoing Chair SA/NT Regional Training Committee Australian Orthopaedic Association Australia

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