Ian Harris

Surgical Practice:

I apply available knowledge to the management of individual patients in a scientific manner, balancing the potential benefit of any treatment against the risk of harm. I believe that patients should be provided with the best information available to inform their decision making.

Research Interests:
My main area of research interest is in determining the true effectiveness of surgical interventions. To achieve this, I apply rigorous scientific studies such as randomised trials but also use administrative and registry data or prospective cohort studies when applicable. My research covers surgical outcomes (for all orthopaedic surgery, and surgery in general); the quality of surgical research (publications bias, reporting bias etc); patient satisfaction; clinical trials in orthopaedics; and the effect of compensation on outcome after injury.