Mr Seth Tarrant

Mr Seth Tarrant

Lecturer

School of Medicine and Public Health

Career Summary

Biography

Dr Seth Tarrant is an Orthopaedic Surgeon currently finishing a PhD under Prof Zsolt Balogh and Prof John Attia. He is currently contributing to the University of Newcastle's Masters of Traumatology program after a decade of mentoring and lecturing to medical students from the University of Newcastle and University of New South Wales.

Background

Seth was born and bred in Newcastle. After attend Hamilton South Primary and finishing as Dux of Newcastle Grammar School, he continued his studies at the University of Newcastle completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and an Honours year under the supervision of Prof Mike Calford and Prof Chris Levi in stroke neurophysiology. Medical school was completed at the University of Queensland. As a doctor, Seth has been based in the Hunter in addition to working from Sydney to Northern NSW and internationally. He was awarded a Fellowship of Orthopaedic Surgery through the Royal Australian College of Surgeons with 'exceptional performance' in 2018.

Research

Seth has published several peer review articles, presented multiple times internationally and is a reviewer for three surgical publications. He is targeted to complete his PhD in 2020.

Scholarships

New South Wales (NSW) Health PhD Scholarship Program recipient 2017- $60,000

Korean Orthopaedic Association Travelling Fellow October 2018

Awards & Prizes

Exceptional Performance in AOA Orthopaedic Training Program, October 2018  

Australian Orthopaedic Registrar Association Meeting Best Scientific Abstract, November 2018

Singapore Orthopaedic Association Scientific Meeting Runner-up Best Scientific Presentation, November 2018


Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Queensland
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science, University of Newcastle
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours), University of Newcastle

Keywords

  • Fragility fractures
  • Inflammation
  • Orthogeriatrics
  • Orthopaedics
  • Trauma

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title Organisation / Department
Lecturer University of Newcastle
School of Medicine and Public Health
Australia

Teaching

Code Course Role Duration
MEDI3018 Chronic Diseases and Sub-Specialty Clinical Practice
The University of Newcastle
PBL tutor 1/7/2012 - 30/11/2012
MEDI3017 Chronic Diseases and Sub-Specialty Clinical Practice
The University of Newcastle, Australia
PBL Tutor 2/2/2012 - 30/6/2012
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Publications

For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.


Journal article (28 outputs)

Year Citation Altmetrics Link
2025 Ryan TJ, Enninghorst N, Partridge J, Sulemain A, Du Plessis J, Henry C, Weaver N, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Contemporary Long-Term Patient Reported Outcomes of Pilon Fractures', ANZ Journal of Surgery, 95, 1247-1252 (2025) [C1]
DOI 10.1111/ans.70164
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh, Natalie Enninghorst
2023 Tarrant S, Poon J, Sanders D, Buckley R, 'Is rib plating for a significant chest injury worthwhile?', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 54 (2023)
DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2023.111000
2023 Lewis DP, Tarrant SM, MacKenzie S, Cornford L, Sato T, Shiota N, Balogh ZJ, 'Managing periprosthetic tibia fractures: International perspectives', Ota International, 6 (2023) [C1]
DOI 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000241
Citations Scopus - 1
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2023 Devaney GL, Tarrant SM, Weaver N, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Major Pelvic Ring Injuries: Fewer Transfusions Without Deaths from Bleeding During the Last Decade', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 47, 1136-1143 (2023) [C1]
DOI 10.1007/s00268-023-06897-7
Citations Scopus - 6Web of Science - 3
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2023 Murphy NJ, Davis JS, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Common orthopaedic trauma may explain 31,000-year-old remains', NATURE, 615, E13-E14 (2023)
DOI 10.1038/s41586-023-05756-8
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh, Josh Davis
2022 Tarrant SM, Hall J, Buckley R, 'C3 geriatric distal humeral fracture – ORIF or replace with an endoprosthesis', Injury, 53, 218-220 (2022)
DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2021.12.038
2022 McDonogh JM, Lewis DP, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Preperitoneal packing versus angioembolization for the initial management of hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 92, 931-939 (2022) [C1]
DOI 10.1097/TA.0000000000003528
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 21
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2022 Tarrant SM, Kim JW, Matsushita T, Minehara H, Noda T, Oh JK, Park KC, Yamamoto N, Balogh ZJ, 'Fragility Fracture Systems: International Perspectives - Asia & Australia', Ota International, 5 (2022) [C1]
DOI 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000195
Citations Scopus - 2
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2022 Bauer JP, Sienko S, Roy D, Nye D, Tarrant S, Price R, Raney E, 'The incidence of avascular necrosis in children with cerebral palsy after hip containment surgery', Journal of Children S Orthopaedics, 16, 454-460 (2022) [C1]

Purpose: To establish the rate of avascular necrosis after hip reconstruction surgery in children with cerebral palsy and to identify risk factors that influence the development o... [more]

Purpose: To establish the rate of avascular necrosis after hip reconstruction surgery in children with cerebral palsy and to identify risk factors that influence the development of avascular necrosis in this population. Methods: An institutional review board¿approved retrospective review was conducted on children with cerebral palsy who underwent hip containment surgery at a single institution. Radiographs were evaluated at three time points. The Reimer's migration percentage, neck shaft angle, epiphyseal shaft angle, acetabular index, center edge angle, and acetabular angle were measured. The presence of avascular necrosis was evaluated and graded by the Bucholz/Ogden and the Kalamchi/MacEwen classification systems. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors associated with the development of avascular necrosis. Results: A total of 154 children with cerebral palsy underwent hip containment surgery on 223 hips. Twenty-nine children (18.8%) underwent both pelvic and femoral procedures; 36 children (23.4%) had only femoral procedures; 47 children (30.5%) had femoral and soft tissue; and 42 children (27.3%) had pelvic, femoral, and soft tissue procedures. Using the Bucholz and Ogden or the Kalamchi classifications, the rate of avascular necrosis was 24.7% (38/154). Of the variables evaluated, preoperative Reimers was found to be significant predictors of avascular necrosis. The rate of avascular necrosis was 26.7% for Gross Motor Functional Classification System level III, 24.1% for Gross Motor Functional Classification System level IV, and 27.3% for Gross Motor Functional Classification System level V. Conclusion: The overall rate of avascular necrosis in children undergoing hip containment surgery was 26.7%. Together, age at surgery, open reduction, previous surgery, preoperative Reimers, and estimated blood loss contributed to the development of postoperative avascular necrosis; however, only preoperative Reimers significantly contributed to the development of avascular necrosis in children with cerebral palsy undergoing hip containment procedures.

DOI 10.1177/18632521221137383
2022 Mitchell RJ, Jakobs S, Halim N, Seymour H, Tarrant S, 'Synthesis of the evidence on the impact of pre-operative direct oral anticoagulants on patient health outcomes after hip fracture surgery: rapid systematic review', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, 48, 2567-2587 (2022) [C1]

Purpose: To synthesise the evidence on the impact of pre-operative direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) on health outcomes for patients who sustain a hip fracture. Method: A rapid s... [more]

Purpose: To synthesise the evidence on the impact of pre-operative direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) on health outcomes for patients who sustain a hip fracture. Method: A rapid systematic review of three databases (MEDLINE, Embase and Scopus) for English-language articles from January 2000 to August 2021 was conducted. Abstracts and full text were screened by two reviewers and articles were critically appraised. Data synthesis was undertaken to summarise health outcomes examined for DOAC users versus a no anticoagulant group. Key information was extracted for study type, country and time frame, population and sample size, type of DOACs, comparator population(s), key definitions, health outcome(s), and summary study findings. Results: There were 21 articles identified. Of the 18 studies that examined time to surgery, 12 (57.1%) found DOAC users had a longer time to surgery than individuals not using anticoagulants. Five (83.3%) of six studies identified that DOAC users had a lower proportion of surgery conducted within 48¿h Four (40.0%) of ten studies reporting hospital length of stay (LOS) identified a higher LOS for DOAC users. Where reported, DOAC users did not have increased mortality, blood loss, transfusion rates, complication rates of stroke, re-operation or readmissions compared to individuals not using anticoagulants. Conclusions: The effect of DOAC use on hip fracture patient health was mixed, although patients on DOACs had a longer time to surgery. The review highlights the need for consistent measurement of health outcomes in patients with a hip fracture to determine the most appropriate management of patients with a hip fracture taking DOACs.

DOI 10.1007/s00068-022-01937-8
Citations Scopus - 7Web of Science - 5
2022 Tarrant SM, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'The influence of weight-bearing status on post-operative mobility and outcomes in geriatric hip fracture', EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY SURGERY, 48, 4093-4103 (2022) [C1]
DOI 10.1007/s00068-022-01939-6
Citations Scopus - 1Web of Science - 9
Co-authors John Attia, Zsolt Balogh
2021 Wæver D, Lewis D, Saksø H, Borris LC, Tarrant S, Thorninger R, 'The Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants following Lower Limb Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 35, 217-224 (2021) [C1]

Objectives: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a well-established complication after many orthopaedic injuries, such as hip and lower limb fractures. The use of direct oral anticoagu... [more]

Objectives: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a well-established complication after many orthopaedic injuries, such as hip and lower limb fractures. The use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs, previously termed novel oral anticoagulants) is well-established as thromboprophylaxis after major elective orthopaedic surgery, but not in the nonelective setting. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness and safety of DOACs after nonelective lower limb fracture surgery. Data Sources: A systematic literature search of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and CENTRAL databases was conducted. No limitation was placed on publication date, with only manuscripts printed in English were eligible. Study Selection: Included studies were either randomized controlled trials or prospective and retrospective comparative studies. Included studies compared DOACs to conventional methods of thromboprophylaxis in the postoperative period after surgical management of lower limb fractures. Data Extraction: Outcomes included VTE, bleeding, wound complications, mortality, and adverse events. Eight studies met inclusion criteria, of which 7 compared direct factor Xa inhibitors (XaIs) with conventional VTE prophylaxis and one study compared a direct thrombin inhibitor with conventional VTE prophylaxis. Data Synthesis: Revman 5.3 (Nordic Cochrane Centre, Denmark) was used to complete the meta-analysis and generate forest plots. Conclusions: XaIs were shown to have lower rates of deep vein thrombosis (Odds ratio 0.59; 95% confidence interval, 0.46¿0.76; P, 0.0001) and less pharmacologically attributable adverse events (Odds ratio 0.62; 95% confidence interval, 0.46¿0.82; P = 0.0007). There was difference between DOACs and conventional VTE prophylaxis regarding mortality, PE, symptomatic deep vein thrombosis, or bleeding events. The results generally support the use of DOACs for VTE prophylaxis after nonelective lower limb fracture surgery, such after hip fracture. The results more strongly support the use of XaIs; however, more evidence is needed to fully assess DOACs' role in clinical practice.

DOI 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001962
Citations Scopus - 9
2021 Bastian JD, Tarrant SM, Buckley R, 'Geriatric acetabular fracture-ORIF or ORIF and acute total hip arthroplasty(aTHA)', INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 52, 384-386 (2021)
DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2021.01.020
Citations Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2
2021 Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Consultant-led care: The new expectation', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 91, 1328-1329 (2021)
DOI 10.1111/ans.16935
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2021 Tarrant SM, Graan D, Tarrant DJ, Kim RG, Balogh ZJ, 'Medial Calcar Comminution and Intramedullary Nail Failure in Unstable Geriatric Trochanteric Hip Fractures', MEDICINA-LITHUANIA, 57 (2021) [C1]
DOI 10.3390/medicina57040338
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2021 Tarrant SM, Kim RG, McDonogh JM, Clapham M, Palazzi K, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'Preadmission Statin Prescription and Inpatient Myocardial Infarction in Geriatric Hip Fracture', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 10 (2021) [C1]
DOI 10.3390/jcm10112441
Citations Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1
Co-authors John Attia, Zsolt Balogh
2020 Tarrant SM, Catanach MJ, Sarrami M, Clapham M, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Timing of Hip Fracture Surgery', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 9 (2020) [C1]
DOI 10.3390/jcm9072200
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh, John Attia
2020 Tarrant SM, Kim RG, McGregor KL, Palazzi K, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'Dual Antiplatelet Therapy and Surgical Timing in Geriatric Hip Fracture', JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 34, 559-565 (2020) [C1]

Objective:To determine how timing of surgery affects transfusion, major complications, and mortality in patients who sustain a geriatric hip fracture while taking dual antiplatele... [more]

Objective:To determine how timing of surgery affects transfusion, major complications, and mortality in patients who sustain a geriatric hip fracture while taking dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT; typically aspirin and clopidogrel).Design:Retrospective cohort study.Setting:University-affiliated Level 1 Trauma Center.Patients:Patients 65 years of age or older on DAPT with a geriatric hip fracture were investigated at a single institution between 2002 and 2017. Demographic and perioperative data were collected from patient records, institutional databases, and national hip fracture registry.Intervention:Fixation or arthroplasty.Main Outcome Measurement:Transfusion, major complications, and 30-day mortality.Results:Of the 6724 patients sustaining a geriatric hip fracture, 122 patients were taking DAPT on admission. Timing of surgery did not influence transfused units (incidence rate ratio 1.00, 95% confidence interval: 0.87-1.15, P = 0.968) but did affect major complications (time modeled as quadratic term; odds ratios ranging from 0.20 to 7.91, ptime = 0.001, ptime*time<0.001) and 30-day mortality (odds ratio 1.32, 95% confidence interval: 1.03-1.68, P = 0.030).Conclusion:Surgical delay does not change the need for transfusion of hip fracture patients on DAPT, but it is associated with increased probabilities of major complications and 30-day mortality.Level of Evidence:Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

DOI 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001779
Citations Scopus - 1Web of Science - 9
Co-authors John Attia, Zsolt Balogh
2020 Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'The Global Burden of Surgical Management of Osteoporotic Fractures', WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 44, 1009-1019 (2020) [C1]

Osteoporosis is an epidemic in the developed world. Fracture is a major burden associated with osteoporosis. Surgical management is recommended for particular anatomical areas, wh... [more]

Osteoporosis is an epidemic in the developed world. Fracture is a major burden associated with osteoporosis. Surgical management is recommended for particular anatomical areas, whilst other fracture patterns have a less defined and controversial role for surgery. This review aims to highlight increase in the global burden of osteoporosis and subsequent fragility fractures. As health and life expectancy improves, osteoporotic fracture fixation will constitute a significant physical and economic burden. The surgical management of osteoporotic fractures involves awareness on all levels from government to the individual, from primary prevention of fracture to surgical aftercare in the community.

DOI 10.1007/s00268-019-05237-y
Citations Scopus - 5Web of Science - 38
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2020 Benz D, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Proximal femur fracture non-union with or without implant failure: A revision technique with clinical outcomes', Injury, 51, 1925-1930 (2020) [C1]
DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2020.05.030
Citations Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2020 Way TL, Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Social restrictions during COVID-19 and major trauma volume at a level 1 trauma centre', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 214, 38-39 (2020)
DOI 10.5694/mja2.50843
Citations Scopus - 1Web of Science - 9
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2020 Ryan TJ, Tarrant SM, Fraser EJ, O’Sullivan J, 'Jones Fracture Treatment: A Novel Surgical Technique and Case Series', Foot and Ankle Specialist, 15, 354-360 (2020) [C1]
DOI 10.1177/1938640020953029
Citations Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1
2015 Tarrant SM, Balogh ZJ, 'Low-energy falls', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 85, 202-203 (2015) [C3]
DOI 10.1111/ans.13002
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2014 Tarrant SM, Hardy BM, Balogh ZJ, 'Repair of traumatic muscle herniation with acellular porcine collagen matrix', ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 84, 464-467 (2014) [C1]

Background: Muscle hernias are uncommon clinical conditions with no uniform solution of repair. Biocompatible mesh allows for repair of hernias without the donor site morbidity an... [more]

Background: Muscle hernias are uncommon clinical conditions with no uniform solution of repair. Biocompatible mesh allows for repair of hernias without the donor site morbidity and complications from direct repair under tension. Methods: Over a 6-month period at a Level 1 Trauma centre, four consecutive symptomatic muscle hernias were identified, two in the forearm and two in the lower limb. Three resulted from high-speed motorbike accidents, one from a mining accident. All patients had hernia repair at a minimum of 4 months post accident. A 10×15cm×1.0mm sheet of acellular collagen matrix was fashioned to fit as an underlay of the fascia defect. Patients were clinically followed at the 2-, 6-, 12- and 26-week mark. Final phone contact was made 18 months post-operatively. Results: All patients were pleased with their cosmetic and functional outcomes. All patients returned to work and sport 3 months after reconstruction. Conclusion: Symptomatic hernias as a result of trauma can be safely reconstructed with a biological mesh implant. This approach can prevent complications from previously described methods and return to active lifestyles with good results. © 2013 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

DOI 10.1111/ans.12200
Citations Web of Science - 2
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
2014 Tarrant SM, Hardy BM, Byth PL, Brown TL, Attia J, Balogh ZJ, 'Preventable mortality in geriatric hip fracture inpatients', BONE & JOINT JOURNAL, 96B, 1178-1184 (2014) [C1]

There is a high rate of mortality in elderly patients who sustain a fracture of the hip. We aimed to determine the rate of preventable mortality and errors during the management o... [more]

There is a high rate of mortality in elderly patients who sustain a fracture of the hip. We aimed to determine the rate of preventable mortality and errors during the management of these patients. A 12 month prospective study was performed on patients aged > 65 years who had sustained a fracture of the hip. This was conducted at a Level 1 Trauma Centre with no orthogeriatric service. A multidisciplinary review of the medical records by four specialists was performed to analyse errors of management and elements of preventable mortality. During 2011, there were 437 patients aged > 65 years admitted with a fracture of the hip (85 years (66 to 99)) and 20 died while in hospital (86.3 years (67 to 96)). A total of 152 errors were identified in the 80 individual reviews of the 20 deaths. A total of 99 errors (65%) were thought to have at least a moderate effect on death; 45 reviews considering death (57%) were thought to have potentially been preventable. Agreement between the panel of reviewers on the preventability of death was fair. A larger-scale assessment of preventable mortality in elderly patients who sustain a fracture of the hip is required. Multidisciplinary review panels could be considered as part of the quality assurance process in the management of these patients.

DOI 10.1302/0301-620X.96B9.32814
Citations Scopus - 2Web of Science - 5
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh, John Attia
2014 Dewar DC, White A, Attia J, Tarrant SM, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Comparison of postinjury multiple-organ failure scoring systems: Denver versus Sequential Organ Failure Assessment', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 77, 624-629 (2014) [C1]

BACKGROUND: The Denver and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores have been used widely to describe the epidemiology of postinjury multiple-organ failure; however, diff... [more]

BACKGROUND: The Denver and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores have been used widely to describe the epidemiology of postinjury multiple-organ failure; however, differences in these scores make it difficult to compare incidence, duration, and mortality of multiple-organ failure. The study aim was to compare the performance of the Denver and SOFA scores with respect to the outcomes of mortality, intensive care unit length of stay (ICU LOS), and ventilator days.

DOI 10.1097/TA.0000000000000406
Citations Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3
Co-authors John Attia, Zsolt Balogh
2013 Williams N, Hardy BM, Tarrant S, Enninghorst N, Attia J, Oldmeadow C, Balogh ZJ, 'Changes in hip fracture incidence, mortality and length of stay over the last decade in an Australian major trauma centre.', Archives of Osteoporosis, 8 (2013) [C1]
DOI 10.1007/s11657-013-0150-3
Citations Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1
Co-authors Natalie Enninghorst, John Attia, Zsolt Balogh, Christopher Oldmeadow
2013 Dewar DC, Tarrant SM, King KL, Balogh ZJ, 'Changes in the epidemiology and prediction of multiple-organ failure after injury', JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY, 74, 774-779 (2013) [C1]
DOI 10.1097/TA.0b013e31827a6e69
Citations Scopus - 9Web of Science - 1
Co-authors Zsolt Balogh
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Mr Seth Tarrant

Position

Lecturer
School of Medicine and Public Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing

Contact Details

Email seth.tarrant@newcastle.edu.au
Phone (02) 4921 3000

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Location Maitland Hospital

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