Gunaratnam Shyamalan

Focused and enquiring with relatability and empathy.

Three specialised hand fellowships and 14 Years consultant practice at the University Hospitals Birmingham.

– Needle Fasciotomy for Dupuytren’s
– Thumb and finger joint replacements
– Wrist Keyhole surgery

– Training Program Director T&O Warwick Rotation
– NHS Consultant UHB & Orthopaedic Trainer Heartland Solihull and Good Hope
– Former MAC Chairman and NHS Trust Department Governance Lead
– Member of British Hand Society and Royal College of Surgeons

2009–2010
 
– Distal Radial Fractures Cost Analysis (2009): Shyamalan G, Theokli C, Pearse Y, Tennent D. Volar locking plates versus Kirschner wires for distal radial fractures – a cost analysis study. Injury 2009 Dec; 40(12): 1279-1281.
– Proximal Hamstring Rupture (2010): Shyamalan G, Bircher M. Proximal Hamstring Rupture – Chronic complete hamstring injury. The double-window approach for bony avulsion. Injury 2010 Aug; 41(8): 823-826.
 
2013–2015
 
– Ulna Head Replacement (2013): Warwick D, Shyamalan G, Balabanidou E. Indications and early to midterm results of ulna head replacement. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2013 Sep; 95(6): 427-432.
– Shoulder Dislocations (2014): Jordan RW, Rahil N, Srinivas K, Shyamalan G. A comparison of magnetic resonance arthrography and arthroscopic findings in the assessment of anterior shoulder dislocations. Skeletal Radiology. Accepted Dec 2014.
– Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthrodesis (2014): Shyamalan G, Jordan RW, Jarvis A. Arthrodesis of the Trapeziometacarpal Joint Using a Chevron Osteotomy and Plate Fixation. Advances in Orthopedic Surgery, 2014.
– Tendon Rupture Case Report (2014): Jordan RW, Lotfi N, Srinivas K, Shyamalan G. Simultaneous Closed Rupture of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis and Flexor Digitorum Profundus tendons in the middle finger: A Case Report. Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, 2014.
– Distal Radius Fracture Management (2015): Jordan RW, Rahil N, Jadoon S, Shyamalan G. Cast immobilisation versus wire fixation in the management of middle-aged and elderly patients with distal radius fractures. Journal of Hand Surgery Asia Pacific Volume. Accepted Apr 2015.
– Paediatric Radius Fractures (2015): Jordan RW, Westacott D, Srinivas K, Shyamalan G. Predicting redisplacement after manipulation of paediatric distal radius fractures: the importance of cast moulding. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. Accepted Mar 2015.
– Emergency Fracture Manipulation (2015): Jordan RW, Rahil N, Jahdoon S, Srinivas K, Shyamalan G. The value of manipulation of displaced distal radius fractures in the emergency department. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica. Accepted 2015.
 
2016–2023
 
– Wrist Arthroscopy Risk Assessment (2016): Shyamalan G, Jordan R, Kimani, Liverneaux P, Mathoulin C. Assessment of the structures at risk during wrist arthroscopy: a cadaveric study and systematic review. JHS Br & European 2016 Apr.
– COVID-19 Elective Orthopaedic Safety (2021): Dickenson E, Jordan R, Poole C, Shyamalan G, Arbuthnot J, Makrides P, Smith N. Is it safe to perform elective orthopaedic surgery with high community rates of COVID-19? An observational cohort study. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England 2021 Jun; 103(6): 415-419.
– Elbow Instability (2022): Jordan RW, Malik S, Jones A, Remtulla M, Alessandro P, Shyamalan G. The use of the internal joint stabilizer for elbow instability: Report of two cases and systematic review. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 2022 Mar; 88(1): 168-178.
– Paediatric Elbow Dislocation (2022): Bua N, Nayar S, Shyamalan G, Zekry M, Fazal M, Westacott D. Long-term functional outcomes following paediatric traumatic elbow dislocation, a clinical retrospective cohort study. Injury 2022 Apr; 53(5).
– Adult Radial Head Fractures (2023): Jordan RW, Remtulla M, Jones A, Malik S, Chan S, Shyamalan G. The use of intramedullary devices for adult radial head and neck fractures. A systematic review. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 2023 Aug; 89(2): 362-368.
 
2025
 
– Acute Scaphoid Fractures Overview (2025): Bickley M, Khatri C, Mistry D, Jordan R, Shyamalan G. The anatomy, diagnosis and management of acute scaphoid fractures: An Overview. Impact Surgery2025; Vol. 2 No. 4: Issue 10.
– Septic Native Elbow Arthritis (2025): Mistry D, Khatri C, Bickley M, Shyamalan G, Malik S, Jordan R. Management of acute septic native elbow arthritis – a systematic review. Shoulder Elbow 2025 Jun 24.
– Smoking & Scaphoid Fractures (2025): Mistry D, Poole H, Jordan R, Shyamalan G. The effects of smoking on the management of scaphoid acute fractures and non-unions – a systematic review. Euro J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2025 Nov 8; 36(1): 8.

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