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Eithne Comerford

Professor Eithne Comerford
MVB PhD CertVR CertSAS PGCertHE DipECVS FHEA FRCVS

Professor in Small Animal Surgery
Musculoskeletal & Ageing Science
Part of
Institute of Life Course & Medical Sciences
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Contact

Eithne.Comerford@liverpool.ac.uk

http://www.liv.ac.uk/sath

Publications

Selected publications

  1. Scleraxis is required for the growth of adult tendons in response to mechanical loading (Journal article - 2020)
  2. Meniscal and ligament modifications in spontaneous and post-traumatic mouse models of osteoarthritis (Preprint - 2019)
  3. Identification and Characterization of Canine Ligament Progenitor Cells and Their Extracellular Matrix Niche (Journal article - 2019)
  4. The effect of ageing and osteoarthritis on the mechanical properties of cartilage and bone in the human knee joint (Journal article - 2018)
  5. Variations in internal structure, composition and protein distribution between intra- and extra-articular knee ligaments and tendons (Journal article - 2018)
  6. Sex differences in tendon structure and function. (Journal article - 2017)
  7. The organisation of elastin and fibrillins 1 and 2 in the cruciate ligament complex (Journal article - 2011)
  8. Metabolism and composition of the canine anterior cruciate ligament relate to differences in knee joint mechanics and predisposition to ligament rupture (Journal article - 2005)
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2024

2023

MicroRNAs expression between normal and ruptured canine cruciate ligaments

Kharaz, Y. A., Whysall, K., Maddox, T., Peffers, M., & Comerford, E. (2023). MicroRNAs expression between normal and ruptured canine cruciate ligaments. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 104 (pp. A7). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Ultrasonographic monitoring of feline epaxial muscle height as part of an annual wellness examination to assess for the development of sarcopenia

Lutchman, A., Shanker, N., Comerford, E., German, A. J., Leung, Y. B., Maddox, T., & Dowgray, N. (2023). Ultrasonographic monitoring of feline epaxial muscle height as part of an annual wellness examination to assess for the development of sarcopenia. JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 25(1). doi:10.1177/1098612X221140081

DOI
10.1177/1098612X221140081
Journal article

2022

Determining predictive metabolomic biomarkers of meniscal injury in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease

DOI
10.1101/2022.08.22.504770
Preprint

Ligament mechanics of ageing and osteoarthritic human knees

Peters, A. E., Geraghty, B., Bates, K. T., Akhtar, R., Readioff, R., & Comerford, E. (2022). Ligament mechanics of ageing and osteoarthritic human knees. FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 10. doi:10.3389/fbioe.2022.954837

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10.3389/fbioe.2022.954837
Journal article

Aging in Cats: Owner Observations and Clinical Finding in 206 Mature Cats at Enrolment to the Cat Prospective Aging and Welfare Study

Dowgray, N., Pinchbeck, G., Eyre, K., Biourge, V., Comerford, E., & German, A. (2022). Ageing in cats: Owner observations and clinical findings in 206 mature cats at enrolment to the Cat prospective Ageing and Welfare Study. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. doi:10.3389/fvets.2022.859041

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10.3389/fvets.2022.859041
Journal article

2021

Characterisation of key proteoglycans in the cranial cruciate ligaments (CCLs) from two dog breeds with different predispositions to CCL disease and rupture.

Allaith, S., Tew, S. R., Hughes, C. E., Clegg, P. D., Canty-Laird, E. G., & Comerford, E. J. (2021). Characterisation of key proteoglycans in the cranial cruciate ligaments (CCLs) from two dog breeds with different predispositions to CCL disease and rupture.. Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), 272, 105657. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105657

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10.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105657
Journal article

Intra-Fascicular Chondroid-like Bodies in the Ageing Equine Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon comprise Glycosaminoglycans and Type II Collagen.

Ali, O. J., Ehrle, A., Comerford, E. J., Canty-Laird, E. G., Mead, A., Clegg, P. D., & Maddox, T. W. (2021). Intra-Fascicular Chondroid-like Bodies in the Ageing Equine Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon comprise Glycosaminoglycans and Type II Collagen.. Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society. doi:10.1002/jor.25002

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10.1002/jor.25002
Journal article

2020

Investigation of Variables Associated with Surgical Site Infection following the Management of Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture with a Lateral Fabellotibial Suture

Cox, T., Maddox, T. W., Pettitt, R., Wustefeld-Janssens, B., Innes, J., & Comerford, E. (2020). Investigation of Variables Associated with Surgical Site Infection following the Management of Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture with a Lateral Fabellotibial Suture. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 33(06), 409-416. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1715605

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10.1055/s-0040-1715605
Journal article

THE EFFECT OF EXERCISE ON THE PROTEIN PROFILE OF RAT KNEE JOINT INTRA- AND EXTRA-ARTICULAR LIGAMENTS

Kharaz, Y. A., Birch, H., Allchorne, E., Chesten, A., Clegg, P., & Comerford, E. (2018). THE EFFECT OF EXERCISE ON THE PROTEIN PROFILE OF RAT KNEE JOINT INTRA- AND EXTRA-ARTICULAR LIGAMENTS. In OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE Vol. 26 (pp. S171). doi:10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.371

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10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.371
Conference Paper

2019

Meniscal and ligament modifications in spontaneous and post-traumatic mouse models of osteoarthritis

DOI
10.1101/816306
Preprint

Osteosarcoma affecting multiple bones in a dog

Wyatt, E., Piviani, M., Rich, A. F., Mortier, J. R., Comerford, E., & Finotello, R. (2019). Osteosarcoma affecting multiple bones in a dog. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS, 7(3). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000881

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10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000881
Journal article

Biomarkers and mechanics of murine anterior cruciate ligament during osteoarthritis development

Ramos-Mucci, L., Comerford, E., Elsheikh, A., & Poulet, B. (2019). Biomarkers and mechanics of murine anterior cruciate ligament during osteoarthritis development. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 100 (pp. A32). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

COMPARISON MICRORNAS EXPRESSION IN NORMAL AND RUPTURED CANINE CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS

Kharaz, Y. A., Peffers, M., & Comerford, E. (2019). COMPARISON MICRORNAS EXPRESSION IN NORMAL AND RUPTURED CANINE CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS. In OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE Vol. 27 (pp. S477). doi:10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.524

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10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.524
Conference Paper

A Comparison of Owner-Assessed Long-Term Outcome of Arthroscopic Intervention versus Conservative Managemento f Dogs with Medial Coronoid Process Disease.

Dempsey, L. M., Maddox, T. W., Comerford, E. J., Pettitt, R. A., & Tomlinson, A. W. (2019). A Comparison of Owner-Assessed Long-Term Outcome of Arthroscopic Intervention versus Conservative Managemento f Dogs with Medial Coronoid Process Disease.. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, 32(1), 1-9. doi:10.1055/s-0038-1676293

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10.1055/s-0038-1676293
Journal article

Comparison of RNA extraction methods in equine synovial fluid in the determination of the expression of small non-coding RNAs

Kharaz, Y. A., Comerford, E., & Peffers, M. (2019). Comparison of RNA extraction methods in equine synovial fluid in the determination of the expression of small non-coding RNAs. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 100 (pp. A23). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2018

The effect of ageing and osteoarthritis on the mechanical properties of cartilage and bone in the human knee joint

Peters, A., Akhtar, R., Comerford, E., & Bates, K. (2018). The effect of ageing and osteoarthritis on the mechanical properties of cartilage and bone in the human knee joint. Scientific Reports, 8. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-24258-6

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10.1038/s41598-018-24258-6
Journal article

AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN MICRORNAS EXPRESSION IN MOUSE CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS

Kharaz, Y. A., Whysall, K., Hurst, J., & Comerford, E. (2018). AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN MICRORNAS EXPRESSION IN MOUSE CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS. In OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE Vol. 26 (pp. S116-S117). doi:10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.254

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10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.254
Conference Paper

CHARACTERISATION OF STEM CELL POPULATIONS WITHIN NORMAL AND RUPTURED ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS'

Barrow, M., Tew, S., Comerford, E., McNicholas, M., & Oldershaw, R. (2018). CHARACTERISATION OF STEM CELL POPULATIONS WITHIN NORMAL AND RUPTURED ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS'. In OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE Vol. 26 (pp. S405-S406). doi:10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.786

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10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.786
Conference Paper

The effect of exercise on the protein profile of rat knee joint intra- and extra-articular ligaments

Kharaz, Y. A., Birch, H., Allchorne, E., Chester, A., Clegg, P., & Comerford, E. (2018). The effect of exercise on the protein profile of rat knee joint intra- and extra-articular ligaments. In Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Vol. 26 (pp. S171). Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.371

DOI
10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.371
Conference Paper

Murine cruciate ligament pathology and mechanics during osteoarthritis development

Ramos, L., Bou-Gharios, G., Pitsillides, A. A., Comerford, E., & Poulet, B. (2018). Murine cruciate ligament pathology and mechanics during osteoarthritis development. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 99 (pp. A63-A64). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2017

Sex differences in tendon structure and function.

Sarver, D. C., Kharaz, Y. A., Sugg, K. B., Gumucio, J. P., Comerford, E., & Mendias, C. L. (2017). Sex differences in tendon structure and function.. Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 35(10), 2117-2126. doi:10.1002/jor.23516

DOI
10.1002/jor.23516
Journal article

P.A.WS Pilot; A Prospective Ageing and Welfare Study in Cats

Dowgray, N., Bates, K., Pinchbeck, G., Comerford, E. J., Biourge, V., & German, A. J. (2017). P.A.WS Pilot; A Prospective Ageing and Welfare Study in Cats. In Biology of Aging: Gordon Research Conference. Les Diablerets, Switzerland.

Conference Paper

Evaluation of variables influencing success and complication rates in canine total hip replacement: results from the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association Canine Hip Registry (collation of data: 2010-2012)

Henderson, E. R., Wills, A., Torrington, A. M., Moores, A. P., Thomson, D., Arthurs, G., . . . Innes, J. F. (2017). Evaluation of variables influencing success and complication rates in canine total hip replacement: results from the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association Canine Hip Registry (collation of data: 2010-2012). VETERINARY RECORD, 181(1), 18-+. doi:10.1136/vr.104036

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10.1136/vr.104036
Journal article

Biofunctionalisation of Electrospun Constructs with Fibrillin-1 for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair and Regeneration

Smith, Z., Kumar, D., Ramos Marques, D., Hu, M., Cain, S., Critchon, G., . . . Gough, J. (2017, June 26). Biofunctionalisation of Electrospun Constructs with Fibrillin-1 for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair and Regeneration. In eCells & Materials (pp. P584). Switzerland.

Conference Paper

Tissue material properties and computational modelling of the human knee: A critical review

Peters, A., Akhtar, R., Comerford, E., & Bates, K. (2017). Tissue material properties and computational modelling of the human knee: A critical review. doi:10.7287/peerj.preprints.3050v1

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10.7287/peerj.preprints.3050v1
Journal article

Age-related changes in ligament and cartilage composition are altered with exercise

Ashraf Kharaz, Y., Nye, G., Mcardle, A., Hurst, J., & Comerford, E. (2017). Age-related changes in ligament and cartilage composition are altered with exercise. In Orthopaedic Research Society. San Diego.

Conference Paper

Cruciate Ligament Matrix Metabolism and Development of Laxity

Comerford, E. (2017). Cruciate Ligament Matrix Metabolism and Development of Laxity. In Unknown Book (pp. 65-72). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781119261728.ch8

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10.1002/9781119261728.ch8
Chapter

Morphological Risk Factors for Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Comerford, E. (2017). Morphological Risk Factors for Cruciate Ligament Rupture. In Unknown Book (pp. 73-79). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781119261728.ch9

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10.1002/9781119261728.ch9
Chapter

Morphology and Function of the Cruciate Ligaments

de Rooster, H., & Comerford, E. (2017). Morphology and Function of the Cruciate Ligaments. In Unknown Book (pp. 3-11). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781119261728.ch1

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10.1002/9781119261728.ch1
Chapter

Role of Antibodies to Collagen Type I and II

de Rooster, H., & Comerford, E. (2017). Role of Antibodies to Collagen Type I and II. In Unknown Book (pp. 89-91). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781119261728.ch11

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10.1002/9781119261728.ch11
Chapter

Ligament-Derived Stem Cells: Identification, Characterisation, and Therapeutic Application

Lee, K. J., Clegg, P. D., Comerford, E. J., & Canty-Laird, E. G. (2017). Ligament-Derived Stem Cells: Identification, Characterisation, and Therapeutic Application. STEM CELLS INTERNATIONAL, 2017. doi:10.1155/2017/1919845

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10.1155/2017/1919845
Journal article

Murine cruciate ligament degeneration and marker expression during osteoarthritis

Ramos, L. D., Bou-Gharios, G., Pitsillides, A. A., Comerford, E., & Poulet, B. (2017). Murine cruciate ligament degeneration and marker expression during osteoarthritis. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 98 (pp. A8-A9). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2016

Comparison of protein extraction methods in tendon for mass spectrometry analysis

Ashraf Kharaz, Y., Zamboulis, D., Sander, K., Comerford, E., Clegg, P., & Peffers, M. (2016). Comparison of protein extraction methods in tendon for mass spectrometry analysis. In International Journal of Experimental Pathology Vol. 9 (pp. A26). Chester University.

Conference Paper

The characterisation of canine ligament stem cells

Lee, K. J., Clegg, P. D., Comerford, E. J. V., & Canty-Laird, E. G. (2016). The characterisation of canine ligament stem cells. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 97 (pp. A10-A11). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Adipose Tissue Inhibits Proteoglycan Synthesis in Cruciate Ligament

saengsoi, W., tew, S., comerford, E., bing, C., & german, A. J. (2016). Adipose Tissue Inhibits Proteoglycan Synthesis in Cruciate Ligament. In European Obesity Summit 2016 (Congress of the European Association for the Study of Obesity). Gothenburg, Sweden.

Conference Paper

The role of adipokines in canine cranial cruciate ligament rupture.

Saengsoi, W., Tew, S., Wustefeld-Janssens, B., Bing, C., Comerford, E., & German, A. J. (2016). The role of adipokines in canine cranial cruciate ligament rupture.. In 2015 World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress. Bangkok, Thailand.

Conference Paper

Proteomic differences between native and tissue-engineered tendon and ligament

Kharaz, Y. A., Tew, S. R., Peffers, M., Canty-Laird, E. G., & Comerford, E. (2016). Proteomic differences between native and tissue-engineered tendon and ligament. PROTEOMICS, 16(10), 1547-1556. doi:10.1002/pmic.201500459

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10.1002/pmic.201500459
Journal article

Peak Vertical Force and Vertical Impulse in Dogs With Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Meniscal Injury

Wustefeld-Janssens, B. G., Pettitt, R. A., Cowderoy, E. C., Walton, M. B., Comerford, E. J., Maddox, T. W., & Innes, J. F. (2016). Peak Vertical Force and Vertical Impulse in Dogs With Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Meniscal Injury. VETERINARY SURGERY, 45(1), 60-65. doi:10.1111/vsu.12419

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10.1111/vsu.12419
Journal article

Anterior cruciate ligamentocyte response to electrospun scaffolds decorated with fibrillin

Margues, D. R., Kumar, D., Crichton, G., Ashraf Kharaz, Y., Comerford, E., & Gough, J. E. (2016). Anterior cruciate ligamentocyte response to electrospun scaffolds decorated with fibrillin. In European Cells and Materials Vol. 32 (pp. 78). London: European Cells & Materials Ltd.

Conference Paper

2015

Distribution and organisation comparison of extracellular matrix proteins between tendon and ligament

Ashraf Kharaz, Y., Tew, S. E., Canty-Laird, E. G., & Comerford, E. (2015). Distribution and organisation comparison of extracellular matrix proteins between tendon and ligament. In The Bone & Joint Journal Vol. 97-B.

Conference Paper

Effect of Adiponectin, Leptin and Visfatin on Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Cells in Terms of Matrix Degradation Biomarkers

saengsoi, W., tew, S., bing, C., comerford, E., & German, A. J. (2015). Effect of Adiponectin, Leptin and Visfatin on Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Cells in Terms of Matrix Degradation Biomarkers. In Advances in Tendon Research: From Bench to Bedside. BSMB Satellite Meeting. London, UK.

Conference Paper

Restricted Differentiation Potential of Progenitor Cell Populations Obtained From the Equine Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon (SDFT)

Williamson, K. A., Lee, K. J., Humphreys, W. J. E., Comerford, E. J. V., Clegg, P. D., & Canty-Laird, E. G. (2015). Restricted Differentiation Potential of Progenitor Cell Populations Obtained From the Equine Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon (SDFT). JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 33(6), 849-858. doi:10.1002/jor.22891

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10.1002/jor.22891
Journal article

Mechanical performance in axial compression of a titanium polyaxial locking plate system in a fracture gap model

Tomlinson, A. W., Comerford, E. J., Birch, R. S., Innes, J. F., & Walton, M. B. (2015). Mechanical performance in axial compression of a titanium polyaxial locking plate system in a fracture gap model. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 28(2), 88-94. doi:10.3415/VCOT-14-03-0046

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10.3415/VCOT-14-03-0046
Journal article

The effects of adiopokines on canine cruciate ligament and meniscus

Saengsoi, W., Tew, S., Janssens, B., Bing, C., Comerford, E., & German, A. (2015). The effects of adiopokines on canine cruciate ligament and meniscus. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY, 96(2), A19. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2014

54 The Stem Cell Niche In Tendon And Ligament – Investigating Alterations With Ageing And Disease

Lee, K., Williamson, K., Clegg, P., Comerford, E., & Canty-Laird, E. (2014). 54 The Stem Cell Niche In Tendon And Ligament – Investigating Alterations With Ageing And Disease. In Abstracts (pp. A35-A36). BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2014-094114.54

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10.1136/bjsports-2014-094114.54
Conference Paper

77 Three Dimensional And Histological Study Of The Equine Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon

Ali, O., Clegg, P., Comerford, E., & Canty-Laird, E. (2014). 77 Three Dimensional And Histological Study Of The Equine Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon. In Abstracts (pp. A50-A51). BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2014-094114.76

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10.1136/bjsports-2014-094114.76
Conference Paper

Identifying key proteoglycans in different regions of canine cranial cruciate ligament

Allaith, M. S., Tew, S., Clegg, P. D., Laird, E., Comerford, E., & Caterson, B. (2014). Identifying key proteoglycans in different regions of canine cranial cruciate ligament. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 95 (pp. A2-A3). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Under pressure: the cell's response

Under pressure: the cell's response (2014). In International Journal of Experimental Pathology Vol. 95. Wiley. doi:10.1111/iep.12078

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10.1111/iep.12078
Conference Paper

A COMPARISON OF THE EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX COMPOSITION OF TENDON/LIGAMENT TISSUE AND TISSUE ENGINEERED TENDON AND LIGAMENT CONSTRUCT

Kharaz, Y. A., Tew, S., Canty-Laird, E., & Comerford, E. (2014). A COMPARISON OF THE EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX COMPOSITION OF TENDON/LIGAMENT TISSUE AND TISSUE ENGINEERED TENDON AND LIGAMENT CONSTRUCT. In OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE Vol. 22 (pp. S313). doi:10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.580

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10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.580
Conference Paper

THE CONTRIBUTION OF PROTEOGLYCANS TO THE VISCOELASTICITY OF THE CANINE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT

Comerford, E. J., Geraghty, B., Hamarashid, R., & Elsheikh, A. (2014). THE CONTRIBUTION OF PROTEOGLYCANS TO THE VISCOELASTICITY OF THE CANINE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT. In OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE Vol. 22 (pp. S313). doi:10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.579

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10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.579
Conference Paper

THE IDENTIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF KEY PROTEOGLYCANS IN CANINE CRUCIATE LIGAMENT

Allaith, S., Clegg, P. D., Canty-Laird, E. G., Tew, S., Caterson, B., & Comerford, E. (2014). THE IDENTIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF KEY PROTEOGLYCANS IN CANINE CRUCIATE LIGAMENT. In OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE Vol. 22 (pp. S332-S333). doi:10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.614

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10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.614
Conference Paper

Biochemical comparison of the extracellular matrix composition of tendon/ligament tissue and tissue engineered tendon/ligament constructs

Kharaz, A. K. A., Tew, S. R. T., Laird, E. G. L., & Comerford, E. C. (2014). Biochemical comparison of the extracellular matrix composition of tendon/ligament tissue and tissue engineered tendon/ligament constructs. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 95 (pp. A4-A5). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Biosynthetic alterations in collagen production in ruptured canine anterior cruciate ligament

Williamson, K. A., Peffers, M., Pettitt, R., Comerford, E., & Canty-Laird, E. G. (2014). Biosynthetic alterations in collagen production in ruptured canine anterior cruciate ligament. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 95 (pp. A37). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Elastin content is high in the canine cruciate ligament and is associated with degeneration

Smith, K. D., Clegg, P. D., Innes, J. F., & Comerford, E. J. (2014). Elastin content is high in the canine cruciate ligament and is associated with degeneration. VETERINARY JOURNAL, 199(1), 169-174. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.11.002

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10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.11.002
Journal article

2013

Long-term use of gabapentin for musculoskeletal disease and trauma in three cats

Lorenz, N. D., Comerford, E. J., & Iff, I. (2013). Long-term use of gabapentin for musculoskeletal disease and trauma in three cats. JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 15(6), 507-512. doi:10.1177/1098612X12470828

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10.1177/1098612X12470828
Journal article

Management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in small dogs: A questionnaire study

Comerford, E., Forster, K., Gorton, K., & Maddox, T. (2013). Management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in small dogs: A questionnaire study. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 26(6), 493-497. doi:10.3415/VCOT-12-06-0070

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10.3415/VCOT-12-06-0070
Journal article

2012

Variations in cell morphology in the canine cruciate ligament complex

Smith, K. D., Vaughan-Thomas, A., Spiller, D. G., Clegg, P. D., Innes, J. F., & Comerford, E. J. (2012). Variations in cell morphology in the canine cruciate ligament complex. VETERINARY JOURNAL, 193(2), 561-566. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.02.017

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10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.02.017
Journal article

Intra-articular morphine, bupivacaine or no treatment for postoperative analgesia following unilateral elbow joint arthroscopy

Gurney, M. A., Rysnik, M., Comerford, E. J., Cripps, P. J., & Iff, I. (2012). Intra-articular morphine, bupivacaine or no treatment for postoperative analgesia following unilateral elbow joint arthroscopy. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 53(7), 387-392. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2012.01222.x

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10.1111/j.1748-5827.2012.01222.x
Journal article

Attitudes to antimicrobial use: making a difference

Radford, A., & Comerford, E. (2012). Attitudes to antimicrobial use: making a difference. VETERINARY RECORD, 170(25), 644-645. doi:10.1136/vr.e4277

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10.1136/vr.e4277
Journal article

Bilateral angular carpal deformity in a dog with craniomandibular osteopathy

Pettitt, R., Fox, R., Comerford, E. J., & Newitt, A. (2012). Bilateral angular carpal deformity in a dog with craniomandibular osteopathy. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 25(2), 149-154. doi:10.3415/VCOT-11-02-0022

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10.3415/VCOT-11-02-0022
Journal article

2011

Postoperative Complications after Surgical Management of Incomplete Ossification of the Humeral Condyle in Dogs

Hattersley, R., McKee, M., O'Neill, T., Clarke, S., Butterworth, S., Maddox, T., . . . Comerford, E. (2011). Postoperative Complications after Surgical Management of Incomplete Ossification of the Humeral Condyle in Dogs. VETERINARY SURGERY, 40(6), 728-733. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00847.x

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10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00847.x
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The organisation of elastin and fibrillins 1 and 2 in the cruciate ligament complex

Smith, K. D., Vaughan-Thomas, A., Spiller, D. G., Innes, J. F., Clegg, P. D., & Comerford, E. J. (2011). The organisation of elastin and fibrillins 1 and 2 in the cruciate ligament complex. JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, 218(6), 600-607. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2011.01374.x

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10.1111/j.1469-7580.2011.01374.x
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Computed tomographic findings and treatment of an unusual fracture of the proximal ulna in a mature dog

Hattersley, R. D., Trevail, T., & Comerford, E. J. (2011). Computed tomographic findings and treatment of an unusual fracture of the proximal ulna in a mature dog. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 24(2), 161-164. doi:10.3415/VCOT-10-05-0068

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10.3415/VCOT-10-05-0068
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Update on the aetiopathogenesis of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease

Comerford, E. J., Smith, K., & Hayashi, K. (2011). Update on the aetiopathogenesis of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 24(2), 91-98. doi:10.3415/VCOT-10-04-0055

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10.3415/VCOT-10-04-0055
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2010

The use of transarticular external skeletal fixation in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in five dogs

Higgins, B., Coughlan, A., Pettitt, R., MacDonald, N., Innes, J., Owen, M., & Comerford, E. (2010). The use of transarticular external skeletal fixation in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in five dogs. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 23(2), 109-113. doi:10.3415/VCOT-09-01-0010

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10.3415/VCOT-09-01-0010
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Trial of a new total elbow prosthesis for dogs

Innes, J., Comerford, E., & Pettitt, R. (2010). Trial of a new total elbow prosthesis for dogs. VETERINARY RECORD, 167(1), 34. doi:10.1136/vr.c3497

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10.1136/vr.c3497
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Stifle joint morphology

Comerford, E. J. (2010). Stifle joint morphology. In P. Muir (Ed.), Advances in the Cranial Cruciate ligament (pp. 59-64). Iowa: Wiley blackwell.

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The use of transarticular external skeletal fixation in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in five dogs.

Higgins, B., Coughlan, A., Pettitt, R., MacDonald, N., Innes, J., Owen, M., & Comerford, E. (2010). The use of transarticular external skeletal fixation in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in five dogs.. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, 23(2), 109-113.

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The use of transarticular fixators in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in the dog

Higgins, B. H., Coughlan, A., Pettitt, R. A., Comerford, E. J., & Innes, J. F. (2010). The use of transarticular fixators in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in the dog. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology, 23(2), 109-113.

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2009

Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process

Pettitt, R. A., Tattersall, J., Gemmill, T., Butterworth, S. J., O'Neill, T. J., Langley-Hobbs, S. J., . . . Innes, J. F. (2009). Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 50(10), 545-548. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00821.x

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10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00821.x
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Does a fabella-tibial suture alter the outcome for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency undergoing arthrotomy and caudal pole medial meniscectomy?

Tivers, M. S., Comerford, E. J., & Owen, M. R. (2009). Does a fabella-tibial suture alter the outcome for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency undergoing arthrotomy and caudal pole medial meniscectomy?. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, 22(4), 283-288.

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Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process

Pettitt, R., Tattersall, J., Gemmill, T., Butterworth, S. J., O'Neill, T., Langley-Hobbs, S. J., . . . Innes, J. (2009). Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process. In British Small Animal Veterinary Association annual congress (pp. 440). Birmingham: BSAVA.

Conference Paper

2007

Coxofemoral luxation - how does our knowledge of treatment in other species heap us in the horse?

Clegg, P. D., & Comerford, E. J. (2007). Coxofemoral luxation - how does our knowledge of treatment in other species heap us in the horse?. EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION, 19(9), 482-483. doi:10.2746/095777307X238525

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10.2746/095777307X238525
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Digital analysis of ulnar trochlear notch sclerosis in Labrador retrievers

Burton, N. J., Comerford, E. J., Bailey, M., Pead, M. J., & Owen, M. R. (2007). Digital analysis of ulnar trochlear notch sclerosis in Labrador retrievers. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 48(4), 220-224. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00259.x

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10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00259.x
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Total knee replacement for dogs

Innes, J., Pettitt, R., Comerford, E., & Fitzpatrick, N. (2007). Total knee replacement for dogs. VETERINARY RECORD, 160(9), 312. doi:10.1136/vr.160.9.312-c

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10.1136/vr.160.9.312-c
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2006

Inherited myopathy of great Danes

Feliu-Pascual, A. L., Shelton, G. D., Targetty, M. P., Long, S. N., Comerford, E. J., McMillan, C., . . . Anderson, T. J. (2006). Inherited myopathy of great Danes. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 47(5), 249-254. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00073.x

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10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00073.x
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Distal femoral intercondylar notch dimensions and their relationship to composition and metabolism of the canine anterior cruciate ligament

Comerford, E. J., Tarlton, J. F., Avery, N. C., Bailey, A. J., & Innes, J. F. (2006). Distal femoral intercondylar notch dimensions and their relationship to composition and metabolism of the canine anterior cruciate ligament. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE, 14(3), 273-278. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2005.09.001

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10.1016/j.joca.2005.09.001
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A retrospective digital anylsis of subtrochlear slerosis of the ulna in dysplastic Labrador Retrievers

Burton, N. J., Comerford, E. J., Pead, M., Tivers, M., & Owen, M. R. (2006). A retrospective digital anylsis of subtrochlear slerosis of the ulna in dysplastic Labrador Retrievers. In L. Blackwood (Ed.), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (pp. 527). Birmingham: British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

Conference Paper

Carpal derangement and associated carpal valgus in a dog

Comerford, E. J., Doran, I. C., & Owen, M. R. (2006). Carpal derangement and associated carpal valgus in a dog. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 19(2), 113-116. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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Carpal derangement and associated carpal valgus in a dog.

Comerford, E. J., Doran, I. C., & Owen, M. R. (2006). Carpal derangement and associated carpal valgus in a dog.. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, 19(2), 113-116. doi:10.1055/s-0038-1632985

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10.1055/s-0038-1632985
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Partial medial meniscal release only versus fabello-tibial suture for the management of cranical cruciate ligament insufficiency: a retrospective study

Tivers, M. S., Comerford, E. J., Burton, N. J., & Owen, M. R. (2006). Partial medial meniscal release only versus fabello-tibial suture for the management of cranical cruciate ligament insufficiency: a retrospective study. In L. Blackwood (Ed.), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (pp. 496). Birmingham: British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

Conference Paper

Ultrastructural Differences in Cranial Cruciate Ligaments from Dogs of Two Breeds with a Differing Predisposition to Ligament Degeneration and Rupture

Comerford, E. J., Tarlton, J. F., Wales, A., Bailey, A. J., & Innes, J. F. (2006). Ultrastructural Differences in Cranial Cruciate Ligaments from Dogs of Two Breeds with a Differing Predisposition to Ligament Degeneration and Rupture. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 134(1), 8-16. doi:10.1016/j.jcpa.2005.06.004

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10.1016/j.jcpa.2005.06.004
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Ultrastructural differences in cranial cruciate ligaments from dogs of two breeds with a differing predisposition to ligament degeneration and rupture

Comerford, E. J., Tarlton, J. F., Wales, A., Bailey, A. J., & Innes, J. F. (2006). Ultrastructural differences in cranial cruciate ligaments from dogs of two breeds with a differing predisposition to ligament degeneration and rupture. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY, 134(1), 8-16. doi:10.1016/j.jcpa.2005.06.004

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10.1016/j.jcpa.2005.06.004
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2005

Distribution of power across the hind limb joints in Labrador Retrievers and Greyhounds

Colborne, G. R., Innes, J. F., Comerford, E. J., Owen, M. R., & Fuller, C. J. (2005). Distribution of power across the hind limb joints in Labrador Retrievers and Greyhounds. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH, 66(9), 1563-1571. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2005.66.1563

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10.2460/ajvr.2005.66.1563
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Metabolism and composition of the canine anterior cruciate ligament relate to differences in knee joint mechanics and predisposition to ligament rupture

Comerford, E. J., Tarlton, J. F., Innes, J. F., Johnson, K. A., Amis, A. A., & Bailey, A. J. (2005). Metabolism and composition of the canine anterior cruciate ligament relate to differences in knee joint mechanics and predisposition to ligament rupture. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 23(1), 61-66. doi:10.1016/j.orthres.2004.05.016

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10.1016/j.orthres.2004.05.016
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What is your diagnosis?

Moores, A. P., & Comerford, E. J. (2005). What is your diagnosis?. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 46(1), 41-43. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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What is your diagnosis? Stenosing tenosynovitis of the tendon of the abductor pollicis longus muscle.

Moores, A. P., & Comerford, E. J. (2005). What is your diagnosis? Stenosing tenosynovitis of the tendon of the abductor pollicis longus muscle.. The Journal of small animal practice, 46(1), 41-43. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2005.tb00200.x

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10.1111/j.1748-5827.2005.tb00200.x
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2004

Investigation of the composition, turnover, and thermal properties of ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments of dogs

Comerford, E. J., Innes, J. F., Tarlton, J. F., & Bailey, A. J. (2004). Investigation of the composition, turnover, and thermal properties of ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments of dogs. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH, 65(8), 1136-1141. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2004.65.1136

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10.2460/ajvr.2004.65.1136
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Biomechanical and clinical evaluation of a modified 3-loop pulley suture pattern for reattachment of canine tendons to bone

Moores, A. P., Comerford, E. J., Tarlton, J. F., & Owen, M. R. (2004). Biomechanical and clinical evaluation of a modified 3-loop pulley suture pattern for reattachment of canine tendons to bone. VETERINARY SURGERY, 33(4), 391-397. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2004.04057.x

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10.1111/j.1532-950X.2004.04057.x
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Investigation of the composition, turnover, and thermal properties of ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments of dogs

Comerford, E. J., Innes, J. F., Tarlton, J. F., & Bailey, A. J. (2004). Investigation of the composition, turnover, and thermal properties of ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments of dogs. Am J Vet Res, 65(8), 1136-1141. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

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