Research, Publications & Presentations
Explore the academic and scientific research contributions of Mr Ricardo J Pacheco, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon. Discover peer-reviewed literature, clinical studies, and presentations delivered at national and international conferences.
Academic Profile
Mr Ricardo J Pacheco maintains an active commitment to evidence-based medicine, clinical audit, and orthopaedic research to ensure treatment pathways conform with modern peer-reviewed advancements.
Key Research Involvement:
- Research Fellow in Orthopaedics & Trauma: Worked part-time as a researcher under the supervision of Professor Michael Saleh at Sheffield University and Bassetlaw District General Hospital, conducting laboratory and clinical research.
- Peer Reviewer: Appointed reviewer for The Knee journal, published in conjunction with the British Association for the Surgery of the Knee (BASK).
- GIRFT & Audits: Actively participates in national joint registries and quality improvement audits (such as monthly revision knee meetings aligned with GIRFT guidelines).
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Published research papers in major orthopaedic and medical journals.
Initial assessment of framework for delivery of elective orthopaedic surgery in the United Kingdom following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authors: Sharkey S, Narang K, Pacheco RJ, Anthony C.
Journal details: Musculoskelet Surg. 2022 Dec; 106(4):427-432
Unnecessary magnetic resonance imaging of the knee. How much is really costing to the NHS?
Authors: Khan M.M, Pincher B, Pacheco RJ.
Journal details: Annals of Medicine and Surgery. August 2021; 70(3): 102736
Posterolateral corner injuries of the knee: A serious injury commonly missed.
Authors: Pacheco R.J, Ayre C.A, Bollen S.R.
Journal details: J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2011 Feb; 93(2):194-7
Simultaneous fractures of the ulnar and radial sesamoid bones of the hand.
Authors: Fogerty S, Pacheco R, McLaren CAN.
Journal details: Journal of Hand Surgery [Br]. 2007; 32(3): 358-9
The precision and accuracy of templating the size of unicondylar knee arthroplasty.
Authors: Kasis AG, Pacheco RJ, Farhan MJ, Smith DM, Ali AM.
Journal details: Knee. 2004; 11(5): 395-98
Management of non-union. A review paper.
Authors: Pacheco RJ, Bradbury MD, Kasis AG, Saleh M.
Journal details: Trauma. 2004; 6(3): 225-47
The role of external fixators in trauma. A review paper.
Authors: Pacheco RJ, Saleh M.
Journal details: Trauma. 2004; 6(2): 143-160
Gluteal compartment syndrome after total knee arthroplasty with epidural postoperative analgesia.
Authors: Pacheco RJ, Buckley S, Oxborrow NJ, Weeber AC, Allerton K.
Journal details: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery [Br]. 2001; 83-B: 739-40
Published Abstracts & Proceedings
Abstracts published in conference proceedings and journal supplements.
Outcome following deformities secondary to growth plate arrest around the knee in adults.
Authors: Kasis A.G, Pacheco R.J, and M. Saleh.
Citation: J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings. Mar 2006; 88-B: 125
The effect of the alignment of the tibial and femoral components on functional outcome following medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty.
Authors: Kasis A.G, Pacheco R.J, W. Hekal, and M.J. Farhan.
Citation: J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings. Mar 2006; 88-B: 100
Study of the distraction forces and contact pressures of the ankle joint.
Authors: Pacheco R.J, L. Yang, and M. Saleh.
Citation: J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings. Sep 2005; 87-B: 230 - 231
Early results of a new custom-made prosthesis for the management of infected hip.
Authors: Saldanha KAN, Pacheco RJ, Haldar HS, Farhan MJ.
Citation: Hip International. 2002; 12(2): 193-4
Fixation of the lateral malleolus in unstable ankle fractures: is a neutralization plate always necessary?
Authors: McGregor-Riley J, Pacheco RJ, Chaudhary AK, Bajekal RA.
Citation: Injury. 2002; 33(10): 881
National & International Presentations
Research papers presented at international conferences and orthopaedic societies.
| Date | Presentation Details | Meeting & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Posterolateral corner injuries of the knee: A serious injury commonly missed. Authors: Pacheco RJ, Ayre CA, Bollen SR. | British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Glasgow |
| Apr 2006 | Osseointegration of biocomposite screws used in ACL graft. Authors: Gibbon AJ, Pacheco RJ, Farndon MA. | 11th Brazilian Congress of Knee Surgery Costa De Sauipe (Brazil) |
| Apr 2006 | Hamstring ACL reconstruction using a biocomposite suspensory device. Authors: Gibbon AJ, Farndon MA, Pacheco RJ. | 11th Brazilian Congress of Knee Surgery Costa De Sauipe (Brazil) |
| Jun 2005 | The effect of the alignment of the tibial and femoral components on the functional outcome following medial unicondylar knee arthroplasty. Authors: Kasis AG, Pacheco RJ, Hekal W, Farhan MJ. | 7th EFORT congress Lisbon |
| Jun 2005 | Tibial lengthening and deformity correction in children using the Sheffield Ring Fixator. Authors: Kasis AG, Pacheco RJ, Saleh M. | 7th EFORT congress Lisbon |
| Jun 2005 | The precision and accuracy of templating the size of unicondylar knee arthroplasty. Authors: Kasis AG, Pacheco RJ, Hekal W, Farhan MJ, Smith DM, Ali AM. | 7th EFORT congress Lisbon |
| Jun 2004 | Tibial lengthening with simultaneous deformity correction in adults. Authors: Pacheco RJ, Kasis AG, Mace J, Saleh M. | ASAMI meeting Turkey |
| Jun 2004 | Tibial lengthening with simultaneous deformity correction in children. Authors: Kasis AG, Pacheco RJ, Pagden J, Mace J, Saleh M. | ASAMI meeting Turkey |
| Jun 2004 | Outcome following deformity correction secondary to growth plate arrest around the knee in adults. Authors: Kasis AG, Pacheco RJ, Saleh M. | ASAMI meeting Turkey |
| Sep 2003 | Neutralization treatment of pilon fractures with the Sheffield Ring Fixator. Authors: Pacheco RJ, El-Shazly M, Saleh M. | British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Birmingham |
| Apr 2003 | Study of the distraction forces and contact pressures of the ankle joint. Authors: Pacheco RJ, Yang L, Saleh M. | British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS) Nottingham |
| Oct 2002 | Neutralization of pilon fractures with the Sheffield Ring Fixator. Authors: Pacheco RJ, El-Shazly M, Saleh M. | International Society for Fracture Repair (ISFR) Toronto (Canada) |
| Jul 2002 | Management of 'stiff' joints. Hip and Ankle. Authors: Saleh M, Pacheco RJ. | International Society for Fracture Repair (ISFR) workshop Verona (Italy) |
| Jun 2002 | Early results of a new custom made prosthesis for the management of infected hip. Authors: Saldanha KAN, Pacheco RJ, Haldar HS, Farhan MJ. | European Hip Society Baveno (Italy) |
| May 2002 | Articulated ankle distraction. Authors: Saleh M, Pacheco RJ. | British Limb Reconstruction Society Bristol |
| Oct 2001 | Fixation of the lateral malleolus in unstable ankle fractures: is a neutralization plate always necessary? Authors: McGregor-Riley J, Pacheco RJ, Chaudhary AK, Bajekal RA. | British Trauma Society (BTS) Leeds |
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