Publications
- The effects of age and cell isolation on collagen II synthesis by articular chondrocytes. V. Asopa, T. Vincent, J. Saklatvala. BioMed Research International. May 2020.
- Complications in Knee Surgery. V. Asopa, H. Atkinson. Complications in Orthopaedics. Vol 33, Issue 6, P372-377, Dec 01, 2019.
- The results of meniscal allograft transplantation: what is success? H. Searle, V.Asopa, Simon Coleman, I. McDermott. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders volume 21, Article number: 159 (2020).
- Are trunnions in hip hemiarthroplasties exempt from high wear? R. Pradhan, G. Grammatopoulos, H. Wilson, V. Asopa, T. Andrade. Orthopaedic Proceedings. Feb 2018, Vol. 99-B, No. SUPP_12
- Spot Diagnosis: Carpometacarpal Fracture Dislocation. A. Monsell, V. Asopa. BMJ. 2015 Jul 3;351:h3388. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h3388.
- Patellectomy for osteoarthritis: A new surgical technique to reconstruct the extensor mechanism with retrospective review of long-term follow-up. V. Asopa, C. Willis-Owen, G. Keene. J. Orth Surg & Res. 2015, 10:107. DOI: 10.1186/s13018-015-0237-1
- Staged VTE Prophylaxis with LMWH Followed by Aspirin is Safe and Effective After Arthroplasty. V. Asopa, W. Cobain, D. Martin, G. Keene, A. Bauze. ANZ J Surg. 2015 May 21. doi: 10.1111/ans.13174.
- Sciatic Nerve Palsy following Total Hip Replacement via Direct Anterior Approach after Recommencement of Warfarin for Prophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation. V. Asopa, S Al-Nammari, T. Spriggins, T. Menz and A. Bauze. Case Reports in Orthopedics, vol. 2014, Article ID 810481, 3 pages, 2014.
- The inadequacy of musculoskeletal knowledge in graduating medical students in the United Kingdom. S. Al-Nammari, I. Pengas, V. Asopa, A. Jawad, M. Rafferty, M. Ramachandran. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2015 Apr 01; 97 (7): e36
- Clinical Quiz: It’s just de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. V. Asopa, R. Douglas, A. Nguyen, A. Saies. South African Family Practice 2014; 56(4):220-221.
- A description of the Intracapsular Atraumatic Arthroscopic Technique (ICAAT) for closure of the hip capsule. V. Asopa,P. Singh. Arthrosc Tech. 2014 Mar 21;3(2):e245-7.
- A description of the Rigid Curette Technique (RCT) for the application of fibrin bio-adhesive during hip arthroscopy for articular cartilage lesions. V. Asopa, P. Singh. Arthrosc Tech. 2014 Mar 21;3(2):e249-50
- A misdiagnosis of traumatic hypersupination of the distal radioulnar joint. V. Asopa, S. Church. Case Rep Orthop. 2013;2013:209675. Epub 2013 Dec 10.
- Are Chromosomes the future in cartilage injuries? V. Asopa, G. Keene. In-Touch, Australian Physiotherapy Association. In Touch 4, November 2013.
- Diagnosing Snapping Sartorius Tendon Secondary to a Meniscal Cyst Using Dynamic Ultrasound Avoids Incorrect Surgical Procedure. V. Asopa, R. Douglas, J. Heysen, D. Martin. Case Reports in Radiology, vol. 2013, Article ID 813232, 3 pages, 2013.
- A Novel Way to Reconstruct the Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture. V. Asopa, R. Douglas, J. Clayton. Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Mar;35(3):304-6.
- Technical note: Avoiding incorrect level lumbar discectomy. V. Asopa, G. Ellis, R. Shetty. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2012 Jul;94(5):359.
- Primary TB of the elbow joint managed by two stage revision arthroplasty. V. Asopa, A. Wallace. J. Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2004. 13(3): 364-5
- Is the re-excision rate higher if breast conservation surgery is done by surgical trainees? K. Moorthy, V. Asopa, E. Wiggins, M. Callam. Am. J. Surgery 2004: 188(1): 45-48.
- Resection of renal metastases to the pancreas: A surgical challenge. D. Zaacharoulis, V. Asopa, E. Karvounis, R. C. N. Williamson. Journal of Hepatobilliary Surgery 2003; 5(3): 137-41.
- Hepatectomy using intra-operative ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation. D. Zacharoulis, V. Asopa, N. Habib. International Surgery 2003. 88(2): 80-2
- Mucous Cystadenoma and cause of right iliac fossa pain. G. Navarra, V. Asopa, Jones. Surgical Endoscopy 2003. 17(5): 833-4
- Is the re-excision rate higher if breast conservation surgery is done by surgical trainees? K. Moorthy, V. Asopa. European Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2001. 27(8)787.
- Prognosis following a second whiplash injury. S. Khan, G. Bannister, M. Gargan, V. Asopa, A. Edwards. Injury 2000. 31(4): 249-25.
- Infantile Septic Arthiritis. V. Asopa. Royal College of Surgeons of England Bulletin 2000. 83
- Immunoglobulin-like domains define the nerve growth factor binding site of the TrkA receptor. P. H. Holden, V. Asopa, A. G. S. Robertson et. al. Nature Biotechnology 1997. 15 July.
- Expression, purification, refolding and characterisation of the immunoglobulin-like sub-domains of the nerve growth factor receptor (TrkA). V. Asopa, P. H. Holden, A. G. S. Robertson, S. Tyler, S. J. Allen, S. K. F Smith, D. Dawbarn. Abstract. British Journal of Pharmacology 119, Oct 1996 (1996-10), page 273P.

Research
Mr. Asopa’s PhD thesis was a laboratory based investigation into the difference in type II collagen synthesis between adult and young articular cartilage.
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