Book chapters:
- Kurmis AP, Garbuz DS, Duncan CP & Masri BA. ‘Implant Removal in Revision Hip Arthroplasty’. In: Surgery of the Hip, 2nd edition [Berry and Lieberman]. [March 2019].
Publications:
- Kurmis AP. Eradicating fungal periprosthetic TKA ‘super-infection’: review of the contemporary literature and consideration of antibiotic-impregnated dissolving calcium sulfate beads as a novel PJI treatment adjunct. Submitted: Journal of Knee Surgery. September 2020.
- McDonald L & Kurmis AP. Patellar button compatibility in the conversion of a patellofemoral arthroplasty to a total knee arthroplasty: a review of the contemporary literature. Submitted: ANZ J Surg. July 2020.
- Kurmis AP. Commentary & Perspective: Considering the value of imageless, accelerometer-based, intra-operative ‘mini-’ navigation systems in contemporary primary TKA … In Press: JBJS (Am). August 2020.
- Kurmis AP. Retained pelvic pin site debris after navigated THA: masquerading as an early-stagechondrosarcomatous lesion. In Press: J Postgrad Med. July 2020.
- Froessler B, Kurmis AP & Papendorf D. Is there an indication to utilize intravenous iron in acute trauma patients ? Why, how and when. Current Opinion in Anesthesiology. 2020;33(2):227-33.
- Kurmis AP. CORR Insights: Is Isolated Mobile Component Exchange an Option in the Management of Intraprosthetic Dislocation of a Dual Mobility Cup? CORR. 2020;478:288-9.
- Hutcheson A & Kurmis AP. Gabapentoids in knee replacement surgery: contemporary, multi-modal, peri-operative analgesia. J Orthopaedics. 2020;17:150-154.
- Kurmis AP. Commentary & Perspective: Understanding the role of computer-navigation in primary total knee arthroplasty … JBJS (Am). 2019;101:e111(1-2).
- Kurmis AP. Short commentary – Hallux Osteoid Osteoma: A case report and literature review. Open Orthop J Arthroplasty. 2019;34:2434-8.
- Kurmis AP, Herman A, McIntyre A, Masri BA & Garbuz DS. Pseudotumors and high grade ALVALs around total knee replacements identified at aseptic revision surgery: findings of a large-scale histologic review. J Arthroplasty. 2019;34:2434-8.
- Kurmis AP. CORR Insights: Statistical methods dictate the estimated impact of body mass index on major and minor complications after total joint arthroplasty. CORR. 2018;476:2430-1.
- Garbuz DS, Kurmis AP, Herman A & Masri BA. Pseudotumours and high grade ALVALs around total knee arthroplasties: a large-scale histopathologic review. Orthopaedic Proceedings. 2018;100-B(12):40-40.
- Kilb BKJ, Kurmis AP, Parry M, Sherwood K, Keown P, Masri BA, Duncan CP & Garbuz DS. Frank Stinchfield Award: Identification of the ‘at risk’ genotype for development of pseudotumours around metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasties. CORR. 2018; 476(2):230-41.
- Kurmis AP & Kurmis TP. Simplifying the upper limb peripheral motor screen: proposing the ‘K’ sign. J Postgrad Med. 2016; 62(1): 44-7.
- Kurmis AP, Kurmis TP, O’Brien JX & Dalen T. The effect of NSAID administration on acute phase fracture healing: a review. JBJS [Am]. 2012; 94(9):815-23.
- Smith LJ, Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP & Fazzalari NL. In vitro evaluation of a manganese chloride phantom-based MRI technique for quantitative determination of lumbar intervertebral disc composition and condition. European Spine Journal. 2011; 20(3):434-9.
- Kurmis AP, Kurmis TP, Slavotinek JP, Barber C & Fazzalari NL. A MnCl2-based phantom for IVD hydration status determination using MRI: pre-clinical reliability analyses. European Journal of Radiography. 2010; 1(4);173-9.
- Kurmis AP. Thromboprophylaxis after total hip replacement. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Hong Kong). 2010; 18(1):92-7.
- Kurmis TP & Kurmis AP. Self-citation rates among medical imaging journals and a possible association with impact factor. Radiography. 2010; 16(1): 21-5.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP, Barber C, Smith L & Fazzalari NL. An unusual MR signal reduction artefact in an incompletely thawed cadaver spine specimen. Radiography. 2009; 15(1): 86-90.
- Field JR, McGee M, Wildenauer C, Kurmis AP & Margerrison E. The utilization of a synthetic bone void filler (JAX) in the repair of a femoral segmental defect. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 2009; 22: 87-95.
- Kurmis AP. Diagnosing lower limb compartment syndrome in the geriatric population: a clinical conundrum. Clinical Geriatrics. 2008; 10: 29-36.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP, Barber C & Fazzalari NL. Determining disk hydration status with a MnCl2-based MR model. Radiologic Technology. 2008; 79(6): 507-13.
- Kurmis TP, Kurmis AP, Campbell D, Evans AR & Slavotinek JP. Pre-surgical radiologic identification of peri-prosthetic osteolytic lesions around TKRs: a pre-clinical investigation of diagnostic accuracy. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2008; 3: 47-53.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP, Barber C & Fazzalari NL. A MnCl2-based MR signal intensity linear response phantom. Radiologic Technology. 2007; 79(2): 119-25.
- Kurmis AP & Apps SA. Occupationally-acquired noise-induced hearing loss: a senseless workplace hazard. International Journal of Occupational Medicine & Environmental Health. 2007; 20(2): 127-36.
- Apps SA, Rankin WA & Kurmis AP. Connexin 26 mutations in autosomal recessive deafness disorders: a review. International Journal of Audiology. 2007; 46(2): 75-81.
- Kurmis AP & Kurmis TP. Exploring the relationship between impact factor and rejection rates in radiological journals. Academic Radiology. 2006; 13(1): 77-83.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP, Reynolds KJ & Hearn TC. Advanced magnetic resonance-based computational modelling in medicine: technology contributing to improved clinical outcomes. Lecture Series on Computer and Computational Sciences. 2004; 1: 288-93.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP & Reynolds KJ. The influence of slice thickness on the volume measurement accuracy of 3-D MR reconstructions of acrylic phantoms: a precursor to knee imaging. Radiography. 2004; 10(4): 277-85.
- Kurmis AP, Hearn TC, Grimmer K & Reynolds KJ. Dimensional measurement of structural features of the ovine knee using three-dimensional reconstructed imaging: Intra- and Inter – observer repeatability. Radiography. 2004; 10(4): 269-76.
- Kurmis AP & Slavotinek JP. MR pulse sequence selection for optimal display of acrylic polymer phantoms. Radiography. 2004; 10(3): 177-82.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP & Reynolds KJ. Three-dimensional reconstructed MRI of an acrylic meniscal cartilage phantom: The effect of acquisition slice thickness upon accuracy of volume measurement. The Radiographer. 2004; 51(2): 77-80.
- Kurmis AP & Slavotinek JP. Reconstructed three-dimensional MR images: application to simulated tibial plateau depression fractures. Radiography. 2004; 10(2): 95-101.
- Kurmis AP. Participating in the advancement of pre-hospital care: understanding research. Response. 2004; 17(1): 51-3.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP & Hearn TC. The effect of scan acquisition plane on the perceived quality of T1 weighted three-dimensional MR reconstructions of bony knee anatomy. Radiography. 2004; 10(1): 53-9.
- Brinkworth GD, Buckley JD, Slavotinek JP & Kurmis AP. Effect of bovine colostrum supplementation on the composition of resistance trained and untrained limbs in healthy young men. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2004; 91(1): 53-60.
- Kurmis AP. Understanding the limitations of the journal impact factor. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2003; 85-A(12): 2449-54.
- Kurmis AP. Pre-clinical development and validation of a three-dimensional magnetic resonance based model of the knee joint. PhD thesis. Flinders University. 2003.
- Kurmis AP. Contributing to research: the basic elements of a scientific manuscript. Radiography. 2003; 9(4): 277-282.
- Kurmis AP. Recognising realistic limitations to radiographer role extension. The Radiographer. 2003; 50(3): 106-7.
- Kurmis AP, Hearn TC & Reynolds KJ. The effect of base image window level alteration on the dimensional measurement accuracy of resultant three-dimensional image displays. Radiography. 2003; 9(3): 211-218.
- Kurmis AP. Time generation efficacy of three-dimensional image reconstructions of the human knee. The Radiographer. 2003; 50(3): 85-9.
- Kurmis AP. Elitism in our ranks ? Response. 2003; 16(2): 8-9.
- Kurmis AP. Publishing scholarly work: understanding the peer-review process. The Radiographer. 2003; 50(2): 19-22.
- Kurmis AP, Hearn TC, Field JR, Grimmer K & Reynolds KJ. The accuracy of three dimensional reconstructions of the ovine knee: dissectional validation. Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics. 2002; 26(3): 171-175.
- Kurmis AP. Orthopaedic utilisation of three-dimensional image displays reconstructed from magnetic resonance imaging. The Radiographer. 2002; 49(2): 67-71.
- Kurmis AP. The developing role of knee MRI in musculo-skeletal radiology: the progression to 3-D imaging. The Radiographer. 2001; 48(1): 21-28.
- Kurmis AP & Slavotinek JP. The effect of observer experience on the accuracy of knee MRI interpretations: A preliminary study. The Radiographer. 2000; 47(3): 145-149.
- Kurmis AP. The effect of observer experience on the accuracy of knee magnetic resonance imaging interpretation. Honours Thesis. University of South Australia.1998.
Conference presentations:
- Monk P, Kurmis AP, Liu D & Weinrauch P. Kurmis AP. Femoral Neck Resection Height Affects Femoral Stem Version. AAOS. March 24-28, 2020 – Orlando, FL, USA. (submitted).
- Kurmis AP, Herman A, Masri BA & Garbuz DS. Establishing the incidence of pseudotumors and high grade ALVALs around total knee replacements: a large-scale histopathologic review. Australian Knee Society. October 10-13, 2019 Canberra, ACT, Australia.
- Kurmis AP. The Present: When technology meets bone crunching (how I do it …). RACS Tristate ASM. Pt. Lincoln, SA, 6-7 September, 2019. (Invited).
- Kurmis AP. The future of bone crunching: when Siri controls the mallet … RACS Tristate ASM. Pt. Lincoln, SA, 6-7 September, 2019. (Invited).
- Kurmis AP, Kilb BKJ, Keown P, Masri BA, Duncan CP & Garbuz DS. Defining the HLA genotype responsible for metal-on-metal associated pseuodtumour formation around total hip replacements. Surgical Research Society meeting. (Nov 8, 2019. Melbourne, Vic.) (Invited).
- Kurmis AP. Imaging and Orthopaedics: pushing technology-assisted surgery to new heights … Dr. Jones & Partners Biennial Scientific Conference. Adelaide, 3 August, 2019. (Invited).
- Kurmis AP. Technology-assisted orthopaedic surgery: the imaging behind the robots … ASMIRT / AACRT. Adelaide, 28-31 March, 2019.
- Garbuz DS, Kurmis AP, Herman A & Masri BA. Pseudotumors and High Grade Aseptic Lymphocyte-Dominated Vasculitis-Associated Lesion around Total Knee Replacements: A Large-Scale Histopathologic Review. AAOS. March 12-16, 2019 – Las Vegas, NV, USA.
- Kurmis AP. Establishing the frequency of pseudotumors and high grade ALVALs around primary total knee replacements. New Zealand Orthopaedic Association – Annual Scientific Meeting. October 14 – 17, 2008 – Rotorua, NZ).
- Garbuz DS, Kurmis AP, Herman A & Masri BA. Pseudotumors and high grade ALVALs around total knee replacements: a large-scale histopathologic review. The Knee Society’s 2018 Members Meeting (September 20-22, 2018 – St. Louis, MO, USA).
- Kurmis AP, Kilb BKJ, Keown P, Masri BA, Duncan CP & Garbuz DS. The genetics responsible for pseudotumor development around metal-on-metal THRs. Australian Orthopaedic Association – combined SA/NT ASM. Darwin, 20 July, 2018.
- Kurmis AP, O’Brien JX & Kurmis TP. The Lisfranc Joint: Correcting historical misconceptions … ASMR(SA) (June 6, 2018 – Adelaide, SA).
- Kurmis KF & Kurmis AP. The therapeutic effect of exercise therapy on negative psychological symptoms. ASMR(SA) (June 6, 2018 – Adelaide, SA).
- Kurmis KF & Kurmis AP. Participation in team sports: protective against depression among university students. ASMR(SA) (June 6, 2018 – Adelaide, SA).
- Kurmis AP. Identifying the ‘at risk’ genotype for pseudotumor development around metal-on-metal total hip replacements. RP Jepson & Justin Miller Prize Presentations, RACS. Adelaide, 18 October, 2017.
- Kurmis AP, Kilb BKJ, Keown P, Masri BA, Duncan CP & Garbuz DS. Pseudotumor development around primary metal-on-metal THRs: the ‘at risk’ genotype. ANZORS-RSA joint Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, 6-8 October, 2017.
- Garbuz DS, Kurmis AP, Herman A, McIntyre A, Keown P, & Masri BA. The epidemiology and patient-reported outcome of adverse local tissue reaction after revision total knee replacement. BCOA Orthopaedic Update. Vancouver, CA, 10 May, 2017.
- Kurmis AP, Kilb BKJ, Parry M, Sherwood K, Keown P, Masri BA, Duncan CP & Garbuz DS. Identifying the ‘at risk’ genotype for pseudotumour development around metal-on-metal total hip replacements. BCOA Orthopaedic Update. Vancouver, CA, 10 May, 2017.
- Kilb BKJ, Kurmis AP, Parry M, Sherwood K, Keown P, Masri BA, Duncan CP & Garbuz DS. Identification of the ‘at risk’ genotype for development of pseudotumours around metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasties. The Hip Society. San Diego, USA, 18 March, 2017.
- Kilb BKJ, Kurmis AP, Parry M, Kweon P, Masri BA, Duncan CP & Garbuz DS. Identification of a novel genotype associated with the likelihood of adverse local tissue reactions (ALTRs) following metal-on-metal THA. AAOS. San Diego, USA, 14-17 March, 2017.
- Foster BK, Kurmis AP & Vasilunas NK. PVL positive MRSA Osteomyelitis – an aggressive, treatment refractory bacterial variant. Australian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society. Noosa, 29 August, 2014.
- Kurmis AP & Foster BK. Treatment of refractory PVL +ve MRSA osteomyelitis – an update. Australian Orthopaedic Association – SA Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, 8 August, 2014.
- Kurmis AP & Kurmis TP. Acute peripheral compartment syndrome: Institutional practice vs. the International literature. ANZORS – Annual Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, 8-10 October, 2009.
- Smith LJ, Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP & Fazzalari NL. Evaluation of a Manganese Chloride Phantom-Based Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technique as a Quantitative. Tool for Predicting Human Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Condition. Orthopaedic Research Society – Las Vegas, USA, 22-25 February, 2009.
- Kurmis AP. Sugammadex: Changing the face of contemporary anaesthetics ? AHMRC / ASMR – Annual Scientific Meeting. Brisbane, 16-21 November, 2008.
- Kurmis AP, Kurmis TP & O’Brien JX. Diagnosis and management of acute peripheral compartment syndrome: a difficult clinical proposition. AHMRC / ANZORS – Annual Scientific Meeting. Brisbane, 16-21 November, 2008.
- Kurmis TP & Kurmis AP. Identifying peri-prosthetic osteolytic lesions around total knee replacements: A pre-clinical investigation of diagnostic accuracy. Australian Orthopaedic Association – Annual Scientific Meeting. Hobart, 12-16 October, 2008.
- Kurmis AP, Kurmis TP & Nilsson KG. Non-invasive in vivo assessment of peri-prosthetic osteolytic lesions around TKRs: The diagnostic accuracy of CT versus plain film imaging. Swedish Orthopaedic Association – Annual Scientific Meeting. Halmstad, Sweden, 1-5 September, 2008.
- Kurmis TP & Kurmis AP. Acute lower limb compartment syndrome in the geriatric population: a challenging clinical condition. Australian Society for Medical Research – Scientific meeting. Adelaide, 4 June, 2008.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP, Barber C, Smith L & Fazzalari NL. An unusual MR core signal reduction artefact in an incompletely thawed cadaveric spine specimen. Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society – Annual Scientific Meeting. Auckland, New Zealand, 17-18 October, 2007.
- Field JR, McGee M, Kurmis AP, Wildenaur C, Margerrison E. Synthetic bone void filler in femoral segmental defects. Australian Orthopaedic Association – Annual Scientific Meeting. Gold Coast, 7-12 October, 2007.
- O’Brien JX & Kurmis AP. Musculoskeletal disorders in the practice of general dentistry: Ergonomic and postural considerations. Australian Society for Medical Research – Scientific meeting. Adelaide, 6 June, 2007.
- Calvert M, Curtin J, Dekker J, Johnk L, Kurmis AP, Lambert N, Moir D, O’Brien JX, Townsend D, Wakefield C, Winter M & Piller N. Childcare facilities in Murray Bridge: An assessment of regional community satisfaction and barriers to access. Australian Society for Medical Research – Scientific meeting. Adelaide, 6 June, 2007.
- Kurmis AP, Kurmis TP, Slavotinek JP, Barber C & Fazzalari NL. Magnetic resonance signal-to-noise measurement repeatability of manganese chloride phantoms: Intra- and inter-observer analyses. Australian Society for Medical Research – Scientific meeting. Adelaide, 6 June, 2007.
- Kurmis TP & Kurmis AP. Pre-surgical diagnosis and semi-quantitative description of peri-prosthetic osteolytic lesions around total knee replacements: a pre-clinical investigation comparing the efficacy of plain X-ray and spiral-CT. Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society – Annual Scientific Meeting. Canberra, 6-8 October, 2006.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP & Reynolds KJ. The effect of acquisition slice thickness on volume measurement accuracy using three-dimensional reconstructed MRI: evaluation in a novel acrylic meniscal cartilage phantom. Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society – Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, 6-8 October, 2005.
- Kurmis AP. Orthopaedic utilization of 3-DMR imaging: An investigation in the South Australian clinical setting. Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society – Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth, 6-8 October, 2005.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP, & Reynolds. The role of acquisition slice thickness in establishing 3D-MR volume measurement accuracy: determination in a novel pre-clinical meniscal cartilage model. Australian Society for Medical Research – Scientific meeting. Adelaide, 15 June, 2005.
- Field JR, McGee M, Kurmis AP, Wildenauer C, Carbone A & Margerrison E. Bone reconstitution in a femoral segmental defect repaired with internal fixation and use of a bone graft substitute: preliminary computed tomography and histological results. Australian Orthopaedic Association – SA Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, 15 April, 2005.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP & Reynolds KJ. 3-D reconstructed magnetic resonance-based meniscal imaging of the human knee: technique validation in an acrylic phantom model. The Australian Health and Medical Research Congress. Sydney, 21-26 November, 2004.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP, Reynolds KJ & Hearn TC. Advanced magnetic resonance –based computational modelling in medicine: technology contributing to improved clinical outcomes. International Conference of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering. Attica, Greece, 19-23 November, 2004.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP, Reynolds KJ & Hearn TC. Exploring orthopaedic use of 3-D reconstructed MRI applications: an overview of preliminary validation in a controlled preclinical model. Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society – Annual Scientific Meeting. Sydney, 21-23 October, 2004.
- Kurmis AP & Slavotinek JP. The efficacy of three-dimensional MR-based image reconstructions: evaluation in a simulated tibial plateau depression fracture model. Australian and New Zealand Bone & Mineral Society – Annual Scientific Meeting. Hunter Valley, 18-20 August, 2004.
- Kurmis AP & Slavotinek JP. Three-dimensional reconstructed MRI assessment of bony trauma: evaluating orthopaedic tibial plateau injury. Australian Orthopaedic Association – SA Scientific Meeting. Adelaide, 2 July, 2004.
- Kurmis AP, Barber C, Slavotinek JP, Kurmis TP & Fazzalari NL. Semi-quantitative in vivo ranking of intervertebral disc hydration state: the development of a manganese chloride-based magnetic resonance phantom. Australian Society for Medical Research – Scientific meeting. Adelaide, 4 June, 2004.
- Kurmis AP, Slavotinek JP & Reynolds KJ. The effect of acquisition slice thickness on volumetric measurement accuracy using three-dimensional reconstructed MRI: assessment using an acrylic meniscal cartilage phantom. Australian Institute of Radiography – Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. Cairns, 12-16 May, 2004.
- Kurmis AP, Barber C, Slavotinek JP, Zarrinkalam K & Fazzalari NL. Ranking intervertebral disc hydration state: A magnetic resonance imaging phantom-based study. International Society for Fracture Repair – Bone Meeting. Clare Valley, 21-25 March, 2004.
- Kurmis AP. The clinical efficacy of three-dimensional computer visualisations of the knee joint reconstructed from routine MR images. ACPSEM, SMBE and IEAust – Post-graduate Student Conference. Adelaide, 25 September, 2001.
- Kurmis AP, Herman A, Masri BA & Garbuz DS. Establishing the incidence of pseudotumors and high grade ALVALs around total knee replacements: a large-scale histopathologic review. October 10-13, 2019 – Canberra, ACT, Australia.
- Kurmis AP, Herman A, Masri BA & Garbuz DS. Establishing the incidence of pseudotumors and high grade ALVALs around total knee replacements: a large-scale histopathologic review. Australian Knee Society. October 10-13, 2019 Canberra, ACT, Australia.
International journals Associate Professor Kurmis has reviewed for:
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- Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery*. (2018 – current). * Elite Reviewer (2019 – current).
- The Journal of Arthroplasty. (2018 – current).
- Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research. (2018 – current).
- Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. (2007 – current).
- The Open Orthopaedics Journal. (2014 – current).
- Acta Orthopaedica. (2010).
- European Journal of Pain (2020 – current).
- Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management. (2015).
- Bone. (2008 – 2010).
- Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. (2004).
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging. (2007 – 2009).
- British Medical Journal (BMJ). (2010).
- Canadian Medical Association Journal. (2004 – 2006).
- Radiography. (2004 – 2011).
- Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. (2009).
- Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health. (2009).
- American Journal of Medical Genetics: Part A. (2008).
- Noise and Health. (2007 – 2008).
- Indian Journal of Medical Research. (2010).
- Australasian Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine. (2007).
- RETINA: The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases. (2009).