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Dr Ralph Stanford

Conjoint Senior Lecturer

MBBS, B Med Sci, PhD, FRACS

Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Dr Stanford is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Prince of Wales Hospital with a special interest in spinal cord injury. He was Australian Principal Investigator for the Riluzole in Spinal Cord Injury Study, a double bind randomised trial of riluzole in acute cervical spinal cord injury. 
Phone
9382 2667
E-mail
ralph.stanford@unsw.edu.au
Location
Clinical Program of Surgery, Edmund Blacket Building, Prince of Wales Hospital
  • Book Chapters | 2004
    Bennett MH; Stanford R; Turner R, 2004, 'Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for promoting fracture healing and treating fracture non-union', in , John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd004712
  • Journal articles | 2023
    Fehlings MG; Moghaddamjou A; Harrop JS; Stanford R; Ball J; Aarabi B; Freeman BJC; Arnold PM; Guest JD; Kurpad SN; Schuster JM; Nassr A; Schmitt KM; Wilson JR; Brodke DS; Ahmad FU; Yee A; Ray WZ; Brooks NP; Wilson J; Chow DSL; Toups EG; Kopjar B, 2023, 'Safety and Efficacy of Riluzole in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Study (RISCIS): A Multi-Center, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Trial', Journal of Neurotrauma, 40, pp. 1878 - 1888, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2023.0163
    Journal articles | 2023
    Garside T; Stanford R; Flower O; Li T; Dababneh E; Hammond N; Bass F; Middleton J; Tang J; Ball J; Delaney A, 2023, 'Acute assessment of spinal cord injury in New South Wales: A retrospective study of current practice in two spinal cord injury referral centers', Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2023.2247625
    Journal articles | 2023
    Ho EKY; Mobbs RJ; van Gelder JM; Harris IA; Davis G; Stanford R; Beard DJ; Maher CG; Prior J; Knox M; Anderson DB; Buchbinder R; Ferreira ML, 2023, 'Challenges of conducting a randomised placebo-controlled trial of spinal surgery: the SUcceSS trial of lumbar spine decompression', Trials, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07772-5
    Journal articles | 2023
    Newsom ET; Sadeghpour A; Entezari A; Vinzons JLU; Stanford RE; Mirkhalaf M; Chon D; Dunstan CR; Zreiqat H, 2023, 'Design and evaluation of 3D-printed Sr-HT-Gahnite bioceramic for FDA regulatory submission: A Good Laboratory Practice sheep study', Acta Biomaterialia, 156, pp. 214 - 221, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2022.01.035
    Journal articles | 2022
    Sharwood LN; King V; Ball J; Varma D; Stanford RW; Middleton JW, 2022, 'The influence of initial spinal cord haematoma and cord compression on neurological grade improvement in acute traumatic spinal cord injury: A prospective observational study', Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 443, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2022.120453
    Journal articles | 2021
    Anderson DB; Stanford R; Van Gelder JM; Harris IA; Eyles J; Damodaran O; Maher CG; Ferreira ML, 2021, 'How much change in symptoms do spinal surgeons expect following lumbar decompression and microdiscectomy?', Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 91, pp. 243 - 248, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2021.07.005
    Journal articles | 2021
    Whyatt D; Vaikuntam B; Cheng C; Noonan V; Joseph A; Ball J; Stanford R; Kok M-R; Withers S; Middleton J; Sharwood L, 2021, 'A geospatial examination of specialist care accessibility and impact on health outcomes for patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury in New South Wales, Australia: a population record linkage study.', BMC Health Services Research, 21, pp. 292, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06235-4
    Journal articles | 2020
    Sharwood LN; Vaikuntam BP; Cheng C; Noonan V; Joseph A; Ball J; Stanford R; Kok M-R; Whyatt D; Withers S; Middleton JW, 2020, 'A geospatial examination of specialist care accessibility and impact on health outcomes for patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury in NSW, Australia: a whole population record linkage study', , http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2020.07.21.20158899
    Journal articles | 2020
    Sharwood LN; Whyatt D; Vaikuntam BP; Cheng CL; Noonan VK; Joseph AP; Ball J; Stanford RE; Kok M-R; Withers SR; Middleton JW, 2020, 'A Geospatial Examination of Specialist Care Accessibility and Impact on Health Outcomes for Patients With Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Nsw, Australia: A Whole  Population Record Linkage Study', , http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-78716/v1
    Journal articles | 2019
    Vaikuntam BP; Middleton JW; McElduff P; Connelly L; Pearse J; Stanford R; Walsh J; Sharwood LN, 2019, 'Identifying Predictors of Higher Acute Care Costs for Patients with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury and Modeling Acute Care Pathway Redesign: A Record Linkage Study', Spine, 44, pp. E974 - E983, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/brs.0000000000003021
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'SUcceSS, SUrgery for Spinal Stenosis: Protocol of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial', , http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024944
    Journal articles | 2018
    Harris IA; Traeger A; Stanford R; Maher CG; Buchbinder R, 2018, 'Lumbar spine fusion: what is the evidence?', Internal Medicine Journal, 48, pp. 1430 - 1434, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imj.14120
    Journal articles | 2018
    Mitchell R; Harvey L; Stanford R; Close J, 2018, 'Health outcomes and costs of acute traumatic spinal injury in New South Wales, Australia', Spine Journal, 18, pp. 1172 - 1179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2017.11.013
    Journal articles | 2018
    2018, 'Emergency and acute care management of traumatic spinal cord injury: A survey of current practice among senior clinicians across Australia', , http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12873-018-0207-0
    Journal articles | 2017
    Li JXJ; Phan K; Tran TM; Mobbs RJ; Stanford R, 2017, 'Image-Guided Lateral Mass Osteotomy for En Bloc Resection of Cervical Ewing Sarcoma: A Technical Note', World Neurosurgery, 104, pp. 628 - 633, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2017.05.071
    Journal articles | 2017
    Maharaj MM; Stanford RE; Lee BB; Mobbs RJ; Marial O; Schiller M; Toson B, 2017, 'The effects of early or direct admission to a specialised spinal injury unit on outcomes after acute traumatic spinal cord injury', Spinal Cord, 55, pp. 518 - 524, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sc.2016.117
    Journal articles | 2017
    Sharwood LN; Stanford R; Middleton JW; Burns B; Joseph A; Flower O; Rigby O; Ball J; Dhaliwal S, 2017, 'Improving care standards for patients with spinal trauma combining a modified e-Delphi process and stakeholder interviews: A study protocol', BMJ Open, 7, pp. e012377, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012377
    Journal articles | 2013
    Mitchell RJ; Stanford R; McVeigh C; Bell D; Close J, 2013, 'Incidence, circumstances and treatment of high-level cervical spinal fracture in New South Wales, Australia over a 12 year period', Injury - International Journal of the Care of the Injured, EPUB, pp. 217 - 222, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2013.02.024
    Journal articles | 2012
    Bennett MH; Stanford RE; Turner R, 2012, 'WITHDRAWN: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for promoting fracture healing and treating fracture non-union.', Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online), 3
    Journal articles | 2012
    Chau AMT; Xu LC; Van DR; Wong J; Gragnaniello C; Stanford RE; Mobbs R, 2012, 'Reconstruction versus no reconstruction of iliac crest defects following harvest for spinal fusion: A systematic review: A review', Journal of Neurosurgery - Spine, 16, pp. 565 - 572, http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2012.3.SPINE11979
    Journal articles | 2008
    Chow J; Chen K; Sen R; Stanford R; Lowe S, 2008, 'Cauda Equina Syndrome Postcesarean Section', Obstetric Anesthesia Digest, 28, pp. 246 - 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.aoa.0000337947.17513.4c
    Journal articles | 2008
    Chow J; Chen K; Sen R; Stanford R; Lowe S, 2008, 'Cauda equina syndrome post-caesarean section', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 48, pp. 218 - 220, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2008.00836.x
    Journal articles | 2007
    Stanford RE; Soden R; Bartrop R; Mikk M; Taylor T, 2007, 'Spinal cord and related injuries after attempted suicide: psychiatric diagnosis and long-term follow-up', Spinal Cord, 45, pp. 437 - 443, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.sc.3102043
    Journal articles | 2005
    Bennett MH; Stanford R; Turner R, 2005, 'Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for promoting fracture healing and treating fracture non-union.', Cochrane Database Syst Rev, pp. CD004712, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004712.pub2
    Journal articles | 2005
    Bennett MH; Stanford R; Turner R, 2005, 'Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for promoting fracture healing and treating fracture non-union.', Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online)
    Journal articles | 2004
    Stanford RE; Loefler A; Walsh WR; Stanford PM, 2004, 'Multiaxial pedicle screw designs: static and dynamic mechanical testing', Spine, 29, pp. 367 - 375, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.brs.0000092369.50397.85
    Journal articles | 2004
    Walsh WR; Borden M; Butler A; Hartright D; Acton D; Perry A; Stanford R; Yee L; Gillies RM, 2004, 'In vivo and in vitro evaluation of a novel ceramic-polylactide composite', Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress, pp. 995
    Journal articles | 2004
    Walsh WR; Loefler A; Nicklin S; Arm D; Stanford RE; Yu Y; Harris RI; Gillies RM, 2004, 'Spinal fusion using an autologous growth factor gel & a porous resorbable ceramic', European Spine Journal, 13, pp. 359 - 366
    Journal articles | 2004
    Walsh WR; Loefler A; Nicklin S; Arm D; Stanford RE; Yu Y; Harris RI; Gillies RM, 2004, 'Spinal fusion using an autologous growth factor gel and a porousresorbable ceramic', European Spine Journal, 13, pp. 359 - 366, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-003-0597-9
    Journal articles | 2003
    Stanford R, 2003, 'A 65-year-old man with increasing difficulty walking', Medicine Today, 4, pp. 83 - 84
    Journal articles | 2001
    Walsh WR; Stanford RE; Harrison J; Goldberg J; Sonnabend DH; Alvis M, 2001, 'A novel resorbable suture anchor: pullout strength from the human cadaver greater tuberosity', Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 10, pp. 286 - 291, http://dx.doi.org/10.1067/mse.2001.113085
    Journal articles | 2000
    Stanford RE; Kohan L, 2000, 'Migration of a Knowle¿s Pin From the neck of the Femur to the Knee Joint.', Orthopaedics, 23, pp. 281 - 282, http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/0147-7447-20000301-23
    Journal articles | 1999
    Stanford RE; solomon M; levik M; kohan L; bell S, 1999, 'Sterilisation Of Contaminated Bone-Tendon Grafts: methods using 10% Povidone-Iodine Solution', Orthopedics, 22, pp. 601 - 604, http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/0147-7447-19990601-10
  • Conference Abstracts | 2021
    Ferreira M; Harris I; Mobbs R; Stanford R; Davis G; Anderson D; Beard D; Li Q; Jan S; Maher C; Latimer J; Buchbinder R, 2021, 'SUCCESS, SURGERY FOR SPINAL STENOSIS: A RANDOMISED, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIAL', in INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL, WILEY, Vol. 51, pp. 29 - 29, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000651518500074&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Stanford RE; Walsh WR; Hori R, 2002, 'Biocompatibility and osteoconducitivty of hydroxyapatite and poly-l-lactic acid mixtures in rat subcutaneous tisse, rat femur and rabbit ulna models.', in Finlay D (ed.), 8th Annual Scienific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Research Society, 8th Annual Scienific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Research Society, Melbourne, pp. 40 - 40, presented at 8th Annual Scienific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Research Society, Melbourne, 11 October 2002 - 12 October 2002
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Svehla M; Mccoombe P; Stanford RE; Walsh WR, 2001, 'Can autograft stiffen interbody fusion cages?', in Nedza PS (ed.), Transactions of the Annual Meeting - Orthopaedic Research Society, Orthopaedic Research Society, USA, pp. 913 - 913, presented at 47th annual meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, California USA, 25 February 2001 - 28 February 2001
    Conference Papers | 2000
    Walsh WF; Loefler A; Stanford RE; Stanford PM; Svehla M; Sutiono S, 2000, 'Mechanical Analysis of Polyaxial Pedicle Screws Using ASTM F1717.', in Nedza PS (ed.), Transactions of the Annual Meeting - Orthopaedic Research Society, Orthopaedic Research Society, USA, pp. 348, presented at Orthopaedic Research Society 46th Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA, 12 March 2000 - 15 March 2000
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Loefler A; Stanford RE; Stanford PM; Walsh WF, 1999, 'Mechanical Analysis of Polyaxial Pedicle Screws using ASTM F1717.', in AOA 59TH Annual Scientific Meeting, AOA 59th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Qld, pp. 309, presented at AOA 59th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Qld, 10 October 1999 - 15 October 1999
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Stanford RE; Sonnabend DH; Hori R; Walsh WF, 1999, 'The Effect of a Hydroxyapatite/Polylactic Acid Composite on Fractured and Intact Rat Femora - Biomechanical and Radiological Analysis.', in 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, pp. 50, presented at 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, 01 February 1999 - 04 February 1999
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Walsh WF; Arm D; Loefler A; Stanford RE; Harrison J; Yu Y; Harris RI; Sonnabend DH, 1999, 'Growth Factor Gel and a Resorbable Hydroxyapatite for use in Spinal Fusion.', in Society for Biomaterials Meeting, Society for Biomaterials Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, pp. 15, presented at Society for Biomaterials Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, 28 April 1999 - 02 May 1999
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Walsh WF; Loefler A; Arm D; Stanford RE; Harrison J; Yu Y; Harris RI; Wong W; Sonnabend DH, 1999, 'Growth Factor Gel and a Resorbable Ceramic for use in spinal Fusion.', in 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, pp. 30, presented at 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, 01 February 1999 - 04 February 1999
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Walsh WF; Loefler A; Stanford RE; Stanford PM, 1999, 'Static Analysis of Polyaxial Screws Using ASTM F1717.', in 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering, 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering, Seoul, South Korea, pp. 193, presented at 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering, Seoul, South Korea, 12 September 1999 - 15 September 1999
    Conference Papers | 1999
    Yu Y; Harris RI; Stanford RE; Sonnabend DH; Anderson HC; Walsh WF, 1999, 'Identification of Collagens and Growth Factors in SAOS-2 and U-2 OS Cells and their Serum Free Culture Media.', in 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, pp. 55, presented at 45th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, California, 01 February 1999 - 04 February 1999
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Kano K; Letters TJ; Stanford RE; Bruce WJ; Walsh WF, 1998, 'Augmentation of inter-trochanteric fractures with acrylic and bio-active bone cements: a biomechanical analysis.', in Harris ML (ed.), Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Hobart, presented at Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Hobart, 15 November 1998 - 19 November 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Stanford RE; Harrison J; Goldberg J; Alvis M; Walsh WF, 1998, 'A Novel Resorbable Suture Anchor: Pullout Strength from the Human Cadaver Greater Tuberosity.', in 7th International Congress on Surgery of the Shoulder, 7th International Congress on Surgery of the Shoulder, Sydney, pp. 260, presented at 7th International Congress on Surgery of the Shoulder, Sydney, 05 October 1998 - 08 October 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Stanford RE; Sonnabend DH; Hori R; Walsh WF, 1998, 'Effect of Composites of Poly-L-Lactic Acid and Hydroxyapatite Stiffness of the Rat Femur, With and Without Fracture.', in Australian Orthopaedic Association Conference, Australian Orthopaedic Assoication Conference, Cairns, Qld, presented at Australian Orthopaedic Assoication Conference, Cairns, Qld, 11 October 1998 - 16 October 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Stanford RE; Sonnabend DH; Hori R; Walsh WF, 1998, 'Tensile Stiffness of the Intact and Fractured rat Femur After Exposure to Composites of poly- l- lactic Acid and Hydroxyapatite.', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, presented at Surgical Research Society of Australia 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Stanford RE; Sonnabend DH; Hori R; Walsh WF, 1998, 'The effect of poly-l-lactic acid and hydroxyapatite composites on tensile stiffness and radiographic healing of intact fractured rat femura.', in Harris ML (ed.), Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Hobart, presented at Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Hobart, 15 November 1998 - 19 November 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Stanford RE; Walsh WF, 1998, 'Bone Defect Healing in Rabbit Ulnae Using a Composite of Hydroxyapatite and Polylactic Acid.', in Australian Ortohpaedic Association NSW Branch Meeting, Australian Ortohpaedic Association NSW Branch Meeting, Sydney, presented at Australian Ortohpaedic Association NSW Branch Meeting, Sydney, 06 November 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Svehla M; Harris RI; Stanford RE; Bruce WJ; Sonnabend DH; Walsh WF, 1998, 'Mechanical Evaluation of Polymeric Tapes and Braids for use in Orthopaedics.', in Australian Orthopaedic Association Conference, Australian Orthopaedic Assoication Conference, Cairns, Qld, presented at Australian Orthopaedic Assoication Conference, Cairns, Qld, 11 October 1998 - 16 October 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Svehla M; Stanford RE; Bruce WJ; Sonnabend DH; Walsh WF, 1998, 'Mechanical Evaluation of Polymeric Tapes and Braids for use in Orthopaedics.', in 3rd Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies of USA, Canada, Europe and Japan, 3rd Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies of USA, Canada, Europe and Japan, Hamamatsu, Japan, presented at 3rd Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies of USA, Canada, Europe and Japan, Hamamatsu, Japan, 28 September 1998 - 30 September 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Svehla M; Stanford RE; Sonnabend DH; Walsh WF, 1998, 'Mechanical Evaluation of Orthopaedic Polymeric Tapes.', in Australian Society for Biomaterials 8th Annual Meeting, Marysville Australia, Australian Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting 1998, Maryville, VIC, Australia, pp. 22, presented at Australian Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting 1998, Maryville, VIC, Australia, 25 March 1998 - 27 March 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Svehla M; Stanford RE; Sonnabend DH; Walsh WF, 1998, 'Mechanical evaluation of orthopaedic polymeric tapes.', in Harris ML (ed.), Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Hobart, presented at Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine (epsm98), Hobart, 15 November 1998 - 19 November 1998
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Yu Y; Yang JL; Harris RI; Stanford RE; Sonnabend DH; Walsh WF, 1998, 'BMPS, Collagens and Growth Factors in SAOS-2 Cells and Their Serum Free Culture Supernatant AOA Conference 11-', in Australian Orthopaedic Association Conference, Australian Orthopaedic Assoication Conference, Cairns, Qld, presented at Australian Orthopaedic Assoication Conference, Cairns, Qld, 11 October 1998 - 16 October 1998
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Henry SR; Powell JM; Stanford RE; Walsh WF; Sonnabend DH, 1997, 'T-Shaped incision for approach to the radial styloid.', in Australian Orthopaedic Association 57th Annual Meeting, Australian Orthopaedic Association 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Canberra, presented at Australian Orthopaedic Association 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Canberra, 12 October 1997 - 17 October 1997
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Walsh WF; Harrison J; Stanford RE; Bruce WJ; Loefler A; Sonnabend DH, 1997, 'Bone Graft Substitute and Bone Morphogenic Proteins: Current Status/The Future', in Australian Orthopaedic Association, High Energy Trauma, Australian Orthopaedic Association, High Energy Trauma, Thredbo, NSW, Australia, presented at Australian Orthopaedic Association, High Energy Trauma, Thredbo, NSW, Australia, 04 August 1997 - 08 August 1997

Dr Stanford's current research interest is in acute assessment of spinal cord injury and improving data collection to establish a platform for research into outcomes of early interventions in acute spinal cord injury. He is collaborating with a network of colleagues in NSW on a project called Acute Management of Spinal Cord Injury (AMOSCI).