Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Curriculum vitae

Jonathan Douglas James ELDRIDGE

BSc(Hons) Bristol 1987
MBChB Bristol 1990
FRCS England 1994
FRCS (Tr and Orth) England 1999
ATLS (provider)

School: Travelling Scholarship
Medical School: Distinction in Biochemistry
Chang Chen Prize, BOFSS 1999

Research Grants:
Arthritis & Rheumatism Council - £35,535
Howmedica International - £32,000

Travelling Fellowship:
BOA/Wishbone Trust - £5,000

  • GMC No: 3334258
  • MPS No: 379873

1978 - 1983 Cheltenham College
1984 - 1990 University of Bristol Medical School

February 2002 - Present
Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust

February 1995 - February 2002
Lecturer and Specialist Registrar
Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

University of Bristol and the South Western Deanery

4 July 2000 - 2 January 2001
Clinical Fellow
Knee Surgery
North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre
Dr DG Wood

  • The British Medical Association 1990
  • The Royal College of Surgeons of England 1994
  • British Orthopaedic Research Society 1996
  • British Orthopaedic Association No. 15554 1997
  • British Association for Surgery of the Knee 2002
  • European Knee Association 2009
  • ESSKA 2009

Clark DA, Upadhyay N, Gillespie G, Wakeley C, Eldridge JD
The correct rotation of the femoral component in patellofemoral replacement: A laboratory assessment of a surgical technique
J Bone Joint Surg, 94-B:1637-40, 2012

Howells NR and Eldridge JD
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for patella instability in patients with hypermobility: a case control study
J Bone Joint Surg, 94-B:1655-9, 2012

Johal P, Hassaballa MA, Eldridge JD, Porteous AJ
The posterior condylar offset ratio
The Knee, 19(6):843-5, 2012

Howells NR, Barnett AJ, Ahearn N, Ansari A, Eldridge JD
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
J Bone Joint Surg, 94-B:1202-8, 2012

Barnett AJ, Howells N, Clark D, Burston BJ, Ansari A, Eldridge JD
Radiographic landmarks for the medial patellofemoral ligament
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumotoloy, Arthroscopy, 20(12):2380-4, 2012

Clark D, Mandalia V, Hughes A, Mitchell S, Bhattacharjee A, Eldridge J
Patella tendon length after patella arthroplasty
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 132:179-183, 2012

Nick R.Howells, Luke R.Brunton, James Robinson, Andrew J.Porteous, Jonathan D.Eldridge, James R.Murray
Acute knee dislocation: An evidence based approach to the management of a multiligament injured knee
Injury,Int.J.Care Injured, 42 1198-1204, 2011

Upadhyay N, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JDJ
Patellofemoral Instability
Orthopaedics and Trauma, 24(2):139-148, 2010

Mulford JS, Eldridge JDJ, Porteous AJ, Ackroyd CE, Newman JH
Revision of isolated patellofemoral arthroplasty to total knee replacement
Curr Orthop Prac, 20(4):437-441, 2009

Barnett AJ, Prentice M, Mandalia V, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JD
Patella height measurement in trochlea dysplasia
Knee surgery, sports traumotoloy, arthroscopy, 17(12):1412-5, 2009

Mulford JS, Eldridge, JDJ
Technique of trochleoplasty for the treatment of patella instability
Techniques in Knee Surgery, 7:13-8, 2008

Lankester BJ, Cottam HL, Pinskerova V, Eldridge JD, Freeman, MA
Variation in the anatomy of the tibial plateau: a possible factor in the development of anteromedial osteoarthritis of the knee
J Bone Joint Surg, 90-B:330-3, 2008

Utting MR, Mulford JS, Eldridge JDJ
A prospective evaluation of trochleoplasty for the treatment of patellofemoral dislocation and instability
J Bone Joint Surg, 90-B:180-5, 2008

Walls RJ, Eldridge JD, Mulhall KJ
Patellofemoral arthroplasty: evolving indications, technique and applications in younger patients
Semin Arthro 18:156-61, 2007

Barnett AJ, Gardner RO, Lankester BJ, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JDJ
Magnetic resonance imaging of the patella: a comparison of the morphology of the patella in normal and dysplastic kneees
J Bone Joint Surg, 89-B:761-5, 2007

Mulford JS, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JDJ
Assessment and management of chronic patellofemoral instability
J Bone Joint Surg, 89-B:709-16, 2007

Ackroyd CE, Newman JH, Evans R, Eldridge JD, Joslin CC,
The Avon patellofemoral arthroplasty: five year survivorship and functional results
J Bone Joint Surg, 89-B:310-5, 2007

Mutimer J, Hammett RD, Eldridge JD,
Assessing leg length discrepancy following elastic stable intramedullary nailing for paediatric femoral diaphyseal fractures
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 127:325-30, 2007

Van Huyssteen AL, Hendrix MR, Barnett AJ, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JD,
Cartilage-bone mismatch in the dysplastic trochlea. An MRI study
J Bone Joint Surg, 88-B:688-91, 2006

Eldridge JD, Cunningham JL, Samuels A, Blunn GW, Lawes TJ, Learmonth ID, Goodship AE,
Glass ionomer as an expander of allograft in revision arthroplasty of the hip
Biomaterials, 24:499-508,2003

Hubble MJ, Eldridge JDJ, Lee MB, Whitehouse SL, Smith EJ, Learmonth ID.
Acetabular revision with morsellised allograft and the Harris Galante Porous cup
Hip International, 10: 43-48, 2000

Eldridge JDJ, Cunningham JL, Samuels A, Lawes TJ, Learmonth ID, Goodship AE.
Glass ionomer as a potential osteoconductive expander of allograft in revision arthroplasty of the hip
Key Engineering Materials Vols. 192-195 (2001) pp 951-954

Dunkley AB, Eldridge JDJ, MB Lee, EJ Smith, Learmonth ID.
Cementless acetabular replacement in the young: A 5- to 10- year prospective study
Clin Orthop, 376:149-60, 2000

Eldridge JDJ, Learmonth ID.
Impaction bone grafting in revision total hip arthroplasty
Current Opinion in Orthopedics, 9:14-19, 1998

Eldridge JDJ, Avramidis K, Lee M, Learmonth ID.
Tantalum ball position following total hip arthroplasty
J Bone Joint Surg, 80-B:414-6, 1998

Hubble MJ, Eldridge JD, Smith EJ, Learmonth ID, Harris WH.
Patterns of osteolysis in two different cementless total hip arthroplasties
Hip International, 7: 65-69, 1997

Eldridge JDJ, Smith EJ, Hubble MJ, Whitehouse SL, Learmonth ID.
Massive early subsidence following femoral impaction grafting
J Arthroplasty, 12: 535-540, 1997

Eldridge JD, Field J, Hubble MJ, Smith EJ.
Controversies in the diagnosis and management of algodystrophy
Current Opinion in Orthopedics, 7: 47-52, 1996

Dhimis W, Eldridge JDJ, Wisheart JD.
Modification of the Senning repair in a case of transposition of the great arteries with juxtaposition of the atrial appendages
European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 9: 50-51,1995

  • Eldridge JDJ and Learmonth ID.
  • Component bone interfaces in cementless hip arthroplasty
  • In: Interfaces in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Springer, London, 2000

Corfield AP, Casey AD, Wagner SA, Eldridge JDJ, Cox M, Corfield C, Clamp JR.
Selection of radioactive precursors for metabolic labelling of mucus glycoproteins
Biochemical Society, Guildford, July 1989

Vipond MN, Eldridge JDJ, Campbell JK, Virgee J, Alderson D.
The outcome of surgical bypass after failed biliary stenting for malignant obstructive jaundice
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, London, May 1995

Lee A, Eldridge JD, Newman JH.
The role and timing of manipulation under anaesthetic following total knee replacement
British Association of Surgery of the Knee, Nottingham, November 1995

Eldridge JD, Hubble MJ, Smith EJ, Learmonth ID.
Massive subsidence following femoral impaction grafting
British Orthopaedic Association, Llandudno, April 1996

Learmonth ID, Eldridge JD, Smith EJ.
Stability and instability with femoral impaction grafting
The 4th British Course on Revision Surgery, Stratford, May 1996

Eldridge JDJ, Hubble MJW, Nelson K, Smith EJ, Learmonth ID.
The effect of bone chip size on initial stability following femoral impaction grafting
British Orthopaedic Research Society, Brighton, September 1996

Eldridge JDJ, Hubble MJW, Nelson K, Smith EJ, Learmonth ID.
The effect of bone chip size on initial stability following femoral impaction grafting
Debates about hip replacement, Bristol, November 1996

Madhavan P, Eldridge JDJ, Smith EJ.
Pre-operative planning in total hip arthroplasty: A method of templating
Debates about hip replacement, Bristol, November 1996

Smith EJ, Eldridge JD, Lee M, Hubble MJ, Learmonth ID.
Acetabular revision with morsellised allograft and the Harris Galante Porous cup - 2 to 9 year results
Debates about hip replacement, Bristol, November 1996

Learmonth ID, Eldridge JDJ, Smith EJ.
Impaction grafting of the femur – a technique dependent procedure
Norwegian Orthopaedic Association, Tonsberg, May 1997

Eldridge JDJ, Lawes TJ, Kenwright J, Goodship AE.
Can bisphosphonates prevent aseptic loosening: An experimental study
Debates about hip replacement, Bristol, November 1997

Eastaugh-Waring SJ, Eldridge JDJ, Lee MB, Learmonth ID.
The effect of modern design principles on the remodelling around cementless femoral components in total hip arthroplasty
British Orthopaedic Association, Dublin, October 1998

Goodship AE, Lawes TJ, Green J, Eldridge JD, Kenwright J.
Bisphosphonates can inhibit mechanically related loosening of hip prostheses
British Orthopaedic Research Society, Dublin, October 1998

Eldridge JDJ, Hepple S, Whitehouse S, Winson IG, Galvin F, Winson AAG.
Correlations between hindfoot and forefoot alignment
British Orthopaedic Foot Surgery Society, London, November 1999

Eldridge JDJ, Samuel A, Eveleigh R, Goodship AE, Learmonth ID.
DEXA analysis of femoral impaction grafting: a pilot study
British Orthopaedic Research Society, Leicester, April 2000

Utting MR, Mulford JS, Eldridge JDJ
A prospective patient–centred evaluation of trochleoplasty for the treatment of patellofemoral dislocation and instability
British Association for Surgery of the Knee, Belfast, March 2007

Lankester BJ, Barnett AJ, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JDJ
The axial patella tendon angle – a simple new MRI measurement in patella instability
British Association for Surgery of the Knee, Belfast, March 2007

Utting MR, Mulford JS, Eldridge JDJ
A prospective patient–centred evaluation of trochleoplasty for the treatment of patellofemoral dislocation and instability
British Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, Manchester, September 2007
Awarded Bask Presidents Medal

Barnett AJ, Prentice M, Mandalia V, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JDJ
The patellotrochlear index: a more clinically relevant measurement of patella height?
British Association for Surgery of the Knee, Bournemouth, April 2008

Ackroyd CE, Eldridge JDJ, Newman JH
Results and lessons from 11 years experience with the Avon patellofemoral arthroplasty
British Association for Surgery of the Knee, Bournemouth, April 2008

Clark D, Mandalia V, Hughes A, Bhattacharjee A, Mitchell S, Eldridge J
Change in the length of the patella tendon. A method of assessment which can be applied in patellofemoral joint replacement
British Orthopaedic Research Society, Newcastle, June 2009

Barnett AJ, Howells N, Burston B, Ansari A Clark D, Eldridge JD
Radiographic landmarks for tunnel placement in reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament
British Orthopaedic Association, Dublin, September 2011

Barnett AJ, Howells N, Burston B, Ansari A Clark D, Eldridge JD
Radiographic landmarks for tunnel placement in reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament
British Association for Surgery of the Knee, Derby, March 2012

Howells N, Barnett AJ, Ansari A, Ahearn N, Eldridge JD
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction – a prospective outcome assessment of a large single centre series
British Association for Surgery of the Knee, Derby, March 2012

Howells N, Barnett AJ, Eldridge J
Tunnel positioning analysis post medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Correlation with clinical outcomes.
British Association for Surgery of the Knee, Derby, March 2012

Eldridge JD, Hubble MJ, Smith EJ, Learmonth ID.
Massive subsidence following femoral impaction grafting
European Hip Society, July 1996

Hubble MJ, Eldridge JD, Lee MB, Smith EJ, Learmonth ID.
Acetabular revision with morsellised allograft and the Harris Galante Porous cup - 2 to 9 year results
European Hip Society, July 1996

Eldridge JDJ, Hubble MJW, Nelson K, Smith EJ, Learmonth ID.
The effect of bone chip size on initial stability following femoral impaction grafting
European Orthopaedic Research Society, Barcelona, April 1997

Eldridge JDJ, Avramidis K, Learmonth ID.
Tantalum ball position following total hip arthroplasty
EFORT, Barcelona, April 1997

Dunkley A, Eldridge JDJ, Lee MB.
Replacement of the acetabulum with the Harris Galante Porous cup in the under fifties – 5 to 10 year results
EFORT, Barcelona, April 1997

Hubble M, Eldridge JDJ, Smith EJ.
Acetabular revision with morsellised allograft and the Harris Galante Porous cup - 2 to 9 year results
EFORT, Barcelona, April 1997

Goodship AE, Lawes TJ, Green J, Eldridge JDJ, Kenwright J.
The use of bisphosphonates to inhibit mechanically related bone loss in aseptic loosening of hip prostheses
Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, March 1998

Eastaugh-Waring SJ, Eldridge JDJ, Lee MB, Learmonth ID.
Comparison of changes in bone mineral density around three different uncemented femoral prostheses
European Hip Society, Beaune, June 1998

Madhavan P, Eldridge JD, Smith EJ.
Preoperative planning in total hip replacement – a method of templating
European Hip Society, Beaune, June 1998

Eldridge JDJ, Dos Remedios I, Gargan M, Jackson M, Learmonth ID.
Elastic stable intra-medullary nailing for fractures in children
Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society, Dhaka, February 1999

Eldridge JDJ, Hepple S, Whitehouse S, Winson IG, Galvin F, Winson AAG.
Correlations between hindfoot and forefoot alignment
Japanese Foot Surgery Society, October 1999

Learmonth ID, Eldridge JDJ.
Particulate wear in total hip arthroplasty: cause and effect
Australian Orthopaedic Association, Hobart, October 2000

Learmonth ID, Eldridge JDJ.
Factors influencing stability at impaction grafting
Australian Orthopaedic Association, Hobart, October 2000

Eldridge JDJ, Cunningham JL, Samuels A, Lawes TJ, Learmonth ID, Goodship AE.
Glass ionomer as a potential osteoconductive expander of allograft in revision arthroplasty of the hip
Bioceramics 13 (13th International Symposium on Ceramics in Medicine)
November 2000, Bologna, Italy

Barnett AJ, Gardner ROE, Lankester BJ, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JDJ
Magnetic resonance imaging of the patella: a comparison of the morphology of the patella in normal and dysplastic knees
ESSKA, Innsbruck, May 2006

Lankester BJ, Barnett AJ, Wakeley CJ, Eldridge JDJ
The axial patella tendon angle – a simple new MRI measurement in patella instability
EFORT, Florence, May 2007

Utting MR, Mulford JS, Eldridge JDJ
A prospective patient–centred evaluation of trochleoplasty for the treatment of patellofemoral dislocation and instability
ESSKA, Porto, May 2008

Clark D, Mandalia V, Hughes A, Bhattacharjee A, Mitchell S, Eldridge J
Change in the length of the patella tendon. A method of assessment which can be applied in patellofemoral joint replacement
SICOT, Kolobrzeg, May 2009

Barnett A, Eldridge J, Mandalia V, Prentice M, Wakeley, C
Patella height measurement in trochlear dysplasia
EFORT, Vienna, June 2009

Hughes A, Donaldson O, Heal J, Mulford J, Wakeley C, EldridgeJ
Does the plain radiograph accurately predict trochlear dysplasia?
ESSKA, Oslo, May 2010

Howells N, Barnett AJ, Ansari A, Ahearn N, Eldridge J
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction – a prospective outcome assessment of a large single centre series
ESSKA, Geneva, May 2012

Howells N, Barnett AJ, Eldridge J
Tunnel positioning analysis post medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Correlation with clinical outcomes.
ESSKA, Geneva, May 2012

Howells N, Eldridge J
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for patellofemoral instability in patients with hypermobility
ESSKA, Geneva, May 2012

Howells N, Barnett AJ, Ansari A, Ahearn N, Eldridge JD
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction – a prospective outcome assessment of a large single centre series
EFFORT, Berlin, May 2012

Howells N, Barnett AJ, Eldridge JD
Does tunnel placement alter functional outcome in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction?
EFFORT, Berlin, May 2012

Clark DA, Upadhyay N, Gillespie G, Wakeley C, Eldridge JD
The correct rotation of the femoral component in patellofemoral replacement: A laboratory assessment of a surgical technique
J Bone Joint Surg, 94-B:1637-40, 2012

Howells NR and Eldridge JD
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for patella instability in patients with hypermobility: a case control study
J Bone Joint Surg, 94-B:1655-9, 2012

  • American Orthopaedic Association 2004
  • Mexican Orthopaedic Association 2004
  • Chilean Orthopaedic Association 2005
  • Northwest Patellofemoral Symposium 2005, 2009
  • Warwick Sports Knee Meeting 2005, 2009
  • Stryker Scorpio Global Masters meeting 2006
  • ESSKA 2008
  • EFORT 2008
  • British Association for Surgery of the Knee 2009
  • Stryker Great Expectations 2009
  • Exeter Knee Meeting, Exeter 2009
  • Danish Patellofemoral Meeting, Aarhus 2010
  • Key questions in knee surgery, Oxford 2010, 2011, 2012
  • English Institute of Sport, Bath 2011
  • London Knee Meeting, London 2011
  • Finnish Orthopaedic Association, Helsinki 2011
  • Birmingham patellofemoral meeting 2012
  • Stryker shapematched knee webinars
  • Bristol and Oxford annual unicompartmental arthritis meetings
  • Stryker early intervention cadaveric courses
  • Biomet Oxford PKR master class meeting 2009
  • Bristol Knee Ligament Course 2010
  • Patellofemoral surgery
  • Unicompartmental knee replacement
  • Meniscal repair and regeneration including stem cells
  • Graft choices in knee ligament reconstruction
  • Knee osteoarthritis
  • Knee replacement design
  • Custom aligned knee replacement (shape matching)
  • Robotic knee surgery

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