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John Innes

Professor John Innes BVSc PhD CertVR DSAS(orth) FRCVS

Orthopaedic Surgeon and Spinal Surgeon

RCVS Specialist Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

John has over 30 years experience in small animal orthopaedics and spinal surgery. He has a PhD in canine osteoarthritis from University of Bristol and he was Professor of Small Animal Surgery at University of Liverpool (2001-2013) and Visiting Professor at University of Sydney in 2010. He co-founded Movement Independent Veterinary Referrals to provide the highest high quality specialist orthopaedics and neurology services.

Awards and achievements

  • Over 100 peer-reviewed papers
  • 14 textbook chapters
  • BSAVA Blaine Award for Outstanding contribution to Veterinary Science (2023)
  • Chair, RCVS Fellowship Board (2019-2022)
  • Fellowship of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for ‘meritorious contributions to knowledge’ (2016)
  • President, European Society for Veterinary Orthopaedics (2014-2016)
  • BSAVA Simon Award (2005)
  • British Veterinary Orthopaedics Association ‘Leslie Vaughan’ Prize (1997)
Peer-reviewed papers (selected only)
  1. Alves JC, Innes JF (2023) Minimal clinically-important differences for the “Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs” (LOAD) and the “Canine Orthopedic Index” (COI) in dogs with osteoarthritis. PLOS ONE 18(9): e0291881. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0291881
  2. Innes JF, Morton MA, Lascelles BDX (2023) Minimal clinically-important differences for the ‘Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs’ (LOAD) and the ‘Canine Orthopedic Index’ (COI) client-reported outcomes measures. PLOS ONE 18(2): e0280912. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280912
  3. Innes JF (2022) “Understanding and managing pain in the arthritic synovial joint: an update” Companion Animal 27 (1), 1-5
  4. Walton MB, Crystal E, Morrison S, Onyett J, McClement J, Allan R, Straw M, Innes JF (2020) “A humeral intracondylar repair system for the management of humeral intracondylar fissure and associated fractures” Journal of Small Animal Practice 61: 757-765
  5. Masataka E, Murrell J, Innes JF, Mantyh PM, Lascelles BDX (2019) “Anti-nerve growth factor monoclonal antibodies for the control of pain in dogs and cats” Veterinary Record 184 DOI: 10.1136/vr.104590
  6. Henderson E, BVOA Hip Registry Consortium, Innes JF (2017) “Evaluation of variables influencing success and complication rates in canine total hip replacement: results from the BVOA Canine Hip Registry” Veterinary Record 181 18
  7. Wustefeld-Janssens B, Cowderoy EC, Walton MB, Pettitt RA,  Comerford EJ, Maddox TJ, Innes JF (2015) “Peak Vertical Force and Vertical Impulse in Dogs With Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Meniscal Injury” Veterinary Surgery doi: 10.1111/vsu.12419. [Epub ahead of print]
  8. Morton MA, Whitelock RG, Innes JF (2015) “Biomechanical testing of a synthetic canine gastrocnemius tendon implant” Veterinary Surgery 44: 596–602
  9. Lorenz ND, Channon S, Pettitt R, Smirthwaite P, Innes JF (2015) “Ex vivo kinematic studies of a canine unlinked semi-constrained hybrid total elbow arthroplasty system” Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 28: 39-47
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  10. Baird AEG, Carter SD, Innes JF, Short A (2014) “Genome wide association study (GWAS) identifies genomic regions of association for cruciate ligament rupture in Newfoundland dogs” Animal Genetics 4: 542-549
  11. Walton MB, Cowderoy E, Lascelles BDX, Innes JF (2013) ‘Evaluation of construct and criterion validity for the  ‘Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs’ (LOAD) clinical metrology instrument and comparison to two other instruments’ PLOS One 8 (3): e58125. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0058125
  12. Forster KE, Wills A, Torrington AM, Moores AP, Thomson D, Arthurs G, Brown G, Denny HR, Scott HW, MacQueen I, Dunne J, Onyett J, Walker JD, Prior J, Owen MR, Burton N, Whitelock R, Girling S, Morrison S, Gilbert S, Langley-Hobbs SJ, Gemmill TJ, Innes JF (2012)  “Complications and Owner Assessment of Canine Total Hip Replacement: A Multicenter Internet Based Survey” Veterinary Surgery 41: 545–550
  13. Innes JF and Myint PE (2010) “Demineralised bone matrix in veterinary orthopaedics: a review” Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 23:393-9
  14. Pettitt RA, Tattersall J, Gemmill T, Butterworth SJ, O’Neill TJ, Langley-Hobbs S,  Comerford EJ, Innes JF (2009) “Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process” Journal of Small Animal Practice 50: 545-548
  15. Pettitt RA, Tattersall J, Gemmill T, Butterworth SJ, O’Neill TJ, Langley-Hobbs S,  Comerford EJ, Innes JF (2009) “Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process” Journal of Small Animal Practice 50: 545-548
  16. Pettitt R and Innes JF (2008) “Arthroscopic treatment of lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs” Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 21: 302-306
  17.  Colborne GR, Innes JF, Comerford EJ, Owen M, Fuller CJ (2005) “Distribution of power across hind limb joints in Labrador Retrievers and Greyhounds” American Journal of Veterinary Research 66 (9): 1563-1571
  18. McKee WM, Macias C and Innes JF (2005) “Bilateral fixation of  Y-T humeral condyle fractures via medial and lateral approaches in 29 dogs” Journal of Small Animal Practice 46: 217-226
  19. Macias C, McKee WM, May C, Innes JF (2002). “Thoracolumbar disc disease in large dogs: a study of 99 cases.” Journal of Small Animal Practice 43(10): 439-446.
  20. Butterworth, SJ and JF Innes (2001). “Incomplete humeral condylar fractures in the dog.” Journal of Small Animal Practice 42(8): 394-398.
  21. Mitchell RAS and Innes JF (2000). “Lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in three dogs.” Journal of Small Animal Practice 41(11): 511-514.
  22. Innes JF, Bacon D, Lynch C, Pollard A (1999). “Long-term outcome of surgery for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament deficiency.” Veterinary Record 147(12): 325-328.
  23. Innes, JF. and Barr ARS (1998). “Clinical natural history of the postsurgical cruciate deficient canine stifle joint: year 1.” Journal of Small Animal Practice39(7): 325-332.