Surgery is the answer to the question. Research is how the question gets sharper.
Dr Coory holds a research partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast, mentors visiting international orthopaedic fellows, and contributes to the peer-reviewed literature in shoulder and arthroplasty surgery.
University of the Sunshine Coast.
Dr Coory is a research partner with the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC). The relationship spans clinical research, quality-improvement projects, and clinical trials in shoulder and upper-limb surgery — with a particular focus on translating new technology and modern arthroplasty into measurable patient benefit.
Dr Coory contributes to UniSC’s broader orthopaedic research and teaching programs.
His research interests sit at the intersection of three areas:
- Outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty — particularly the introduction of robotic and computer-navigated platforms.
- Non-operative management of shoulder pain — including comparative work on injection-based interventions.
- Long-term outcome of major joint replacement — particularly knee patellofemoral kinematics and long-term implant survivorship.
Selected papers.
Peer-reviewed publications by Dr Coory, sourced from PubMed. Each entry includes a 50-word summary describing the contribution and its clinical relevance.
Published · 2026
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The Economic Burden of Metabolic Syndrome in Elective Surgery: An Australian Cost-of-Illness Study
Norris P, Gow J, Arthur T, Rodda D, Coory J, Oprescu F, Neville S, Ralph N.
ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2026 May;96(5):1343–1349.PubMed: 41859958 · DOI: 10.1111/ans.70588
Multi-author Australian cost-of-illness study quantifying the economic burden of metabolic syndrome in elective surgery; a UniSC-led research collaboration with Dr Coory and A/Prof Rodda contributing alongside the wider Sunshine Coast network. Informs pre-operative optimisation and the cost-effectiveness argument for systematic metabolic care.
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Developing an Intervention Framework to Prevent Surgical Complications in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Qualitative Study of Health Professional Perspectives on Barriers and Enablers
Norris P, Gow J, Arthur T, Rodda D, Coory J, Oprescu F, Neville S, Ralph N.
ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2026 (accepted, in press).Qualitative study exploring health professional perspectives on barriers and enablers in preventing surgical complications for patients with metabolic syndrome. Part of the ongoing UniSC-led metabolic optimisation research programme.
Under Review · 2026
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Comparative Bench-Testing of Perioperative Warming Devices Against IEC 60601-2-35: Implications for Safety, Design and Guideline Implementation
Ralph N, Sturgess D, Duff J, Wood F, Norris P, Coory J, Rodda D, Brauer A.
Anesthesiology, 2026 (under review).Under review
Bench-testing study comparing perioperative warming devices against the IEC 60601-2-35 international safety standard. Examines implications for patient safety, device design and clinical guideline implementation in perioperative care.
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Surface Temperatures of Self-Warming Chemical Blankets Exceed Established Safety Thresholds
Ralph N, Sturgess D, Duff J, Wood F, Norris P, Coory J, Rodda D, Brauer A.
Anesthesiology, 2026 (under review).Under review
Safety study demonstrating that surface temperatures of self-warming chemical blankets exceed established thresholds, raising questions about the safe use of these devices in perioperative patient warming.
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Dissecting Learning-Curve Operative Times in Robotic-Assisted Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Coory J, Norris P, Symes J, Ralph N.
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2026 (under review).Under review
First-author study analysing the learning curve in robotic-assisted reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, with operative time as the primary outcome measure. Directly relevant to Dr Coory's Mako robotic shoulder programme on the Sunshine Coast.
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Preoperative Personality Traits and Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study
Coory J, Rodda D.
The Knee, 2026 (under review).Under review
Prospective cohort study examining the relationship between preoperative personality traits and patient-reported outcomes after total knee arthroplasty. Investigates the psychosocial dimensions of arthroplasty outcome prediction.
Completed · Awaiting Submission · June 2026
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Common Upper Limb Fractures Presenting to Primary Care: An Evidence-Based Guide to Assessment, Management and Referral
Adie J, Barr N, Coory J, Norris P, Ralph N.
Australian Journal of General Practice, 2026.In preparation
Evidence-based clinical guide for GPs on the assessment, management and referral pathways for common upper limb fractures presenting to primary care.
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BPC-157 for Human Tissue Recovery: A Systematic Review and Clinical Trial Audit
Coory J, Conyard C, Robinson M, Casey N, Lombard H, Mellifont D, Norris P, Ralph N.
BMJ Open.In preparation
First-author systematic review and clinical trial audit examining the evidence for BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound) in human tissue recovery.
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Predictors of Work Injury Recovery in Australia: A Systematic Review
Ralph N, Conyard C, Rodda D, Stevens J, Beer B, Rohde S, Brooks D, Coory J.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare.In preparation
Systematic review examining the predictors of work injury recovery in Australia. Relevant to Dr Coory's WorkCover and return-to-work practice.
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The Learning Curve in Orthopaedic Robotic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Operative Time, Implant Positioning, and the Path to Proficiency
Coory J, Rodda D, Norris P, Buhmann R, Ralph N.
Arthroplasty.In preparation
First-author systematic review examining the learning curve in orthopaedic robotic surgery, evaluating operative time, implant positioning accuracy, and the pathway to proficiency across robotic arthroplasty platforms.
Earlier Published Work
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The Outcome of Total Knee Arthroplasty With and Without Patellar Resurfacing up to 17 Years: A Report From the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry
Coory JA, Tan KG, Whitehouse SL, Hatton A, Graves SE, Crawford RW.
Journal of Arthroplasty, January 2020;35(1):132–138.PubMed: 31477541 · DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.08.007
First-author report from the Australian National Joint Replacement Registry analysing 570,735 primary total knee replacements up to 17 years. The study compared revision rates with and without patellar resurfacing across minimally-stabilised and posterior-stabilised designs.
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Efficacy of Suprascapular Nerve Block Compared with Subacromial Injection: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears
Coory JA, Parr AF, Wilkinson MP, Gupta A.
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, March 2019.PubMed: 30651194 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.11.051
First-author double-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block with subacromial corticosteroid injection in 42 patients with symptomatic rotator cuff tears. Suprascapular nerve block produced superior pain relief and functional recovery at 12 weeks.
For the live, complete record: PubMed (Coory J) · LinkedIn
Training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
Bateman Orthopaedics Advanced Arthroplasty & Trauma Fellow
Dr Coory was awarded the Bateman Orthopaedics Advanced Arthroplasty and Trauma Fellowship after completing his FRACS training in Australia. The fellowship provided advanced training in primary and revision shoulder, elbow and knee arthroplasty, tendon transfers for irreparable rotator cuff disease, and complex upper-limb trauma reconstruction.
International orthopaedic fellow mentorship.
Dr Coory participates in fellowship mentorship programs for visiting international orthopaedic fellows, sharing subspecialty technique and decision-making in shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopy and upper-limb reconstruction.
Clinical research collaborations.
Dr Coory contributes to ongoing UniSC research in shoulder arthroplasty outcomes, pre-operative metabolic optimisation, and the published cost-of-illness work in elective surgery (Norris et al., ANZ J Surg 2026).
Joint registry submission.
Every joint replacement performed by Dr Coory is submitted prospectively to the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) for long-term outcome tracking — a key public-trust mechanism in arthroplasty in Australia.
Where else Dr Coory appears.
Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group
Dr Coory is Director of SCOG — the multi-surgeon orthopaedic practice based at Birtinya.
scorthogroup.com.au UniversityUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Research partner. Clinical trials, quality improvement, UniSC research collaborations.
usc.edu.au HospitalSunshine Coast University Private Hospital
Primary operating hospital for shoulder arthroplasty and complex arthroscopy.
Ramsay Health HospitalBuderim Private Hospital
Day-surgery arthroscopy, soft-tissue work, endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
buderimprivatehospital.com.au ProfileProfessional profile and ongoing posts on orthopaedic shoulder surgery and the latest publications.
linkedin.com ProfilePatient education and behind-the-scenes content from Dr Coory's practice.
@drjoecoory