RESEARCH

  1. E McLoughlin, E M Parvin, S L James, R Botchu . Recent Advances in Imaging and Radiology in Orthopaedics. General Principles of Orthopedics and Trauma (Second Edition). 2019

  2. R. Botchu, S. L. James, A. M. Davies  Radiography and Computed. Tomography Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors. 2017

  3. A. Shah, R. Botchu, A. M. Davies, S. L. James. Undifferentiated/Unclassified Sarcoma.  Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors. 2017.

  4. A. Shah, R. Botchu, A. M. Davies, S. L. James. So-Called Fibrohistiocytic Tumours. Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors. 2017

  5. Rajesh Botchu, Ram Vaidyanath . Neoplastic Conditions around the Hip Joint . THE HIP JOINT. 2016

  6. Ram Vaidyanath, Rajesh Botchu. Imaging of the Hip Joint . THE HIP JOINT. 2016

  7. Rajesh Botchu, Steven James. Imaging in Joint prosthesis. Joint Replacement Technology. 2014

  1. Saad A, Kalia S, Le Nail LR, Davies M, James S, Botchu R. Isolated Ischial Lesions – Demographics and Imaging Features. Indian J Musculoskelet Radiol 2019;1(1):14-20.

  2. Paramesparan K, Iqbal A, Shah A, Botchu R. Imaging of the Unilateral Swollen Painful Lower Leg: Deep Vein Thrombosis Mimics. Indian J Musculoskelet Radiol 2019;1(1):27-40.

  3. Rajakulasingam R, Azzopardi C, Murphy J, Davies M, Toms A, James S, et al. Lesions of the Distal Phalanx: Imaging Overview. Indian J Musculoskelet Radiol 2019;1(1):47-56.

  4. Botchu R, Politis A, James SL. Displaced Labral Anchor – An Unusual Cause of Hip Pain with Arthroscopic Correlation. Indian J Musculoskelet Radiol 2019;1(1):61-63.

  5. McLoughlin E, Iqbal A, Clamp J, Davies M, James S, Botchu R. Xanthoma of the Thoracic Spine: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Indian J Musculoskelet Radiol 2019;1(1):68-71

  6. McLoughlin E, Iqbal A, Tillman RM, James SL, Botchu R. Calcific tendinopathy of the direct head of rectus femoris: a rare cause of groin pain treated with ultrasound guided percutaneous irrigation.J Ultrasound. 2019 Aug 1. doi: 10.1007/s40477-019-00402-4. [Epub ahead of print]

  7. Iqbal A, McLoughlin E, Botchu R, James SL. The ring-shaped meniscus: a case series demonstrating the variation of imaging appearances on MRI. Skeletal Radiol. 2019 Jul 30. doi: 10.1007/s00256-019-03277-y. PMID:

  8. Iqbal A, McLoughlin E, Botchu R, James SL. Professional soccer player with an in-game ankle injury. Skeletal Radiol. 2019 Jun 21. doi: 10.1007/s00256-019-03254-5.

  9. Iqbal A, McLoughlin E, Botchu R, James SL. Professional soccer player with an in-game ankle injury.Skeletal Radiol. 2019 Jun 16. doi: 10.1007/s00256-019-03253-6

  10. Vidoni A, McLoughlin E, James SL, Botchu R. Intra-neural ganglion cyst of the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve: an uncommon cause of lateral ankle pain. J Ultrasound. 2019 Jun 3. doi: 10.1007/s40477-019-00387-0.

  11. McLoughlin E, Iqbal A, Shamji R, James SL, Botchu R. Brachialis tendinopathy: a rare cause of antecubital pain and ultrasound-guided injection technique. J Ultrasound. 2019 Apr 20. doi: 10.1007/s40477-019-00378-1.

  12. McLoughlin E, Iqbal A, Patel A, James SL, Botchu R. Dual steristrip technique: a novel use of steristrips to reduce operator radiation dose during CT-guided intervention. Skeletal Radiol. 2019 Mar 30. doi: 10.1007/s00256-019-03211-2.

  13. Mak D, Vidoni A, James S, Choksey M, Beale D, Botchu R. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Cervical Spine Intraspinal Extradural Synovial Cysts. Can Assoc

  14. Radiol J. 2019 Mar 25. pii: S0846-5371(18)30213-4. doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2018.12

  15. Patel A, Davies AM, Botchu R, James S. A pragmatic approach to the imaging and follow-up of solitary central cartilage tumours of the proximal humerus and knee. Clin Radiol. 2019 Feb 28. pii: S0009-9260(19)30087-X

  16. Murphy J, Patel A, James SL, Botchu R, Davies AM. Flow-void” sign in osseous metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Clin Radiol. 2018 Sep 13. pii: S0009-9260(18)30507-5.

  17. Vidoni A, Shah R, Mak D, Beale D, Beale S, James S, Botchu R. Metaphyseal burst sign: A secondary sign on MRI of subchondral insufficiency fracture of the knee. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 2018 Aug 16. doi: 10.1111/1754-9485.12781.

  18. Vidoni A, Sahni M, James SL, Botchu R, Davies AM. The impact of age and sex on the diagnosis of intrinsic rectus femoris masses: A single centre experience. J Orthop. 2018 Mar 27;15(2):509-513.

  19. Vidoni A, Sankara STV, Ramana V, Botchu R. Ganglion cyst arising from the transverse acetabular ligament (TAL): a rare cause of entrapment of the anterior branch of the obturator nerve. Case report and review of the literature. Skeletal Radiol. 2018 Jun 6. doi: 10.1007/s00256-018-2992-7.

  20. Vidoni A, Gillett M, Botchu R, James S. Lower limb muscle injuries: The good, the bad and the ugly. Eur J Radiol. 2018 Jul;104:101-107.

  21. Murphy J, McGarry S, Patel A, Davies AM, James SL, Botchu R.A cost-saving measure for ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections. J Ultrasound. 2018 Sep;21(3):277-278.

  22. Vidoni A, Shrivastava M, Botchu R.Intrasynovial spindle cell lipoma of the deep flexor of the middle finger causing intermittent carpal tunnel syndrome-case report and review of the literature. J Ultrasound. 2018 Feb 10. doi: 10.1007/s40477-018-0281-x..

  23. Botchu R, Bharath A, Uhiara O, Davies M, James S. Iatrogenic intratendinous ganglion cyst of the extensor digitorum tendon following intravenous cannulation. J Ultrasound. 2017 Dec 16. doi: 10.1007/s40477-017-0275-0.

  24. Shah A, Vidoni A, McGarry S, Davies M, James S, Botchu R. Ethyl chloride spray for musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injections: An alternative to subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic solution. J Clin Ultrasound. 2018 Feb;46(2):129-131.

  25. Botchu R, Bharath A, Davies AM, Butt S, James SL. Current concept in upright spinal MRI. Eur Spine J. 2017 Sep 21

  26. Shah A, Botchu R, Dunlop D, Davies AM, James SL. Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty Associated with Adverse Local Tissue Reaction and Pseudoaneurysm of the Superior Gluteal Artery: A Case Report and Literature Review. Surg J (N Y). 2016 Oct 31;2(4):e113-e118.

  27. Bharath A, Uhiara O, Botchu R, Davies AM, James SL. The rising root sign: the magnetic resonance appearances of post-operative spinal subdural extra-arachnoid collections.Skeletal Radiol. 2017 Sep;46(9):1225-1231.

  28. Khajuria A, Shah A, Khajuria A, Botchu R. Patellofemoral joint is an under reported joint in MRI knee – A retrospective, cross-sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2017 Feb 4;15:19-21.

  29. Azzopardi C, Chisholm C, James S, Botchu R, Davies A M. MSK radiology 4u: The premiere musculoskeletal imaging resource. West Afr J Radiol 2017;24:116

  30. ChristineAzzopardi, CassChisholm, SteveJames, RajeshBotchu, A. MarkDavies. MSK radiology 4U – Premiere MSK radiology teaching resource Apollo Medicine. 2016;13(4):253.

  31. Shah A, James SL, Davies AM, Botchu R. A diagnostic approach to popliteal fossa masses.Clin Radiol. 2017 Apr;72(4):323-337.

  32. Husainy MA, Suresh B, Fang C, Ammar T, Botchu R, Thava V. OUTBACK catheter for treatment of superficial femoral and iliac artery chronic total occlusion: Experience from two centers.Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2016 Apr-Jun;26(2):249-53

  33. Husainy MA, Suresh B, Fang C, Ammar T, Botchu R, Thava V. OUTBACK catheter for treatment of superficial femoral and iliac artery chronic total occlusion: Experience from two centers.Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2016 Apr-Jun;26(2):249-53

  34. Lee J, Khairandish P, Botchu R. Stress Fracture of the Lesser Trochanter: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.West Indian Med J. 2015 Nov 20;65(1):236-238.

  35. Patel A, James SL, Davies AM, Botchu R. Spinal imaging update: an introduction to techniques for advanced MRI.Bone Joint J. 2015 Dec;97-B(12):1683-92.

  36. Shah A, James SL, Botchu R, Davies AM. Heterotopic ossification related to the radial tuberosity: a tumour mimic.Clin Radiol. 2016 Jan;71(1):74-8.

  37. Shah A, Botchu R, Grainger MF, Davies AM, James SL. Acute symptomatic calcific discitis in adults: a case report and review of literature.Skeletal Radiol. 2015 Dec;44(12):1819-24.

  38. Lee J, Khairandish P, Botchu R. Stress Fracture of the Lesser Trochanter: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.West Indian Med J. 2015 Nov 20;65(1):236-238.

  39. Shah A, Botchu R, Ashford R, Rennie W. Diagnostic triage for sarcoma: An effective model for reducing referrals to the Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Team. Br J Radiol. 2015 Feb 20:20150037. [Epub ahead of print]

  40. Shah A, Heir MK, Botchu R, Rennie WJ. Calcific myonecrosis – a ‘do not touch’ lesion. 2015, http://www.eurorad.org/case.php?id=12203

  41. R Botchu, A Shah, G Jakanani, CN Esler, WJ Rennie. Parameniscal Cyst – A Rare Cause of Popliteal Artery Compression − Treatment with Ultrasound Guided Decompression. WIMJ. DOI: 10.7727/wimj.2013.218

  42. R. Botchu and S. L. James. Imaging. of. joint. prostheses. Joint replacement technology. Elsiever.2014

  43. Shah A, Amin M, Srinivasan S, Botchu R. Improving efficiency and decreasing scanning time of sonographic examination of the shoulder by using a poster illustrating proper shoulder positioning to the patient. J Clin Ultrasound. 2014 Nov 7. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22253.

  44. Botchu R, Allen P, Rennie WJ. Isolated posterior high ankle sprain: a report of three cases. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2013 Dec;21(3):391-5.

  45. Botchu R, Esler CN, Lloyd DM, Rennie WJ. Ganglia arising from the transverse acetabular ligament: a report of two cases. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2013 Dec;21(3):380-2.

  46. Botchu R, Obaid H, Rennie WJ. Correlation between trochlear dysplasia and the notch index.J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2013 Dec;21(3):290-3.

  47. M Zertalis, B Madhavan, R Botchu. Case Report: A Rare Case Of Bipolar Segmental Clavicle Fracture Associated With Multiple Rib Fractures. The Internet Journal of Orthopedic Surgery. 2013; 21:2.

  48. Sonography of trapezial ridge fractures.Botchu R, Bianchi S. J Clin Ultrasound. 2013 Aug 27. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22083.

  49. Intraosseous hibernoma: a case report and review of the literature. Botchu R, Puls F, Hock YL, Davies AM, Wafa H, Grimer RJ, Bröcker V, James S. Skeletal Radiol. 2013; 42 (7):1003-5.

  50. Bilateral calcific myonecrosis associated with epilepsy. Karkhanis S, Botchu R, James S, Evans N. Clin Radiol. 2013 ;68(6):e349-52

  51. Correlation between trochlear dysplasia and anterior cruciate ligament injury. Botchu R, Obaid H, Rennie WJ. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2013 ; 21(2):185-8.

  52. Post-traumatic heterotopic ossification of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis mimicking a surface osteosarcoma. Botchu R, Douis H, Davies AM, James SL, Puls F, Grimer R. Clin Radiol. 2013 ; 68(12):e676-9.

  53. The MR arthrographic anatomy of the biceps labral insertion and its morphological significance with labral tears in patients with shoulder instability. Jakanani GC, Botchu R, Rennie WJ. Eur J Radiol. 2012 2012;81(11):3390-3

  54. Is There a Role of Double Reporting and CT Pelvis for Lung Cancer Staging? Rajesh Botchu, Ganesh Retnasingam, Vimal Raj, Mohammad Ali Husainy, George Jakanani, Balaji Rao, James Entwisle. World Journal of Oncology, 2012; 3(2): 54-8.

  55. Sonography in orthopaedic hardware impingement of the extremities. Guillin R, Botchu R, Bianchi S. J Ultrasound Med. 2012;31(9):1457-63

  56. Epidural emphysema following blunt trauma. A case report and review of literature. Botchu R, Shah A, Burli P. IOJ. 2012; 36-8.

  57. Pictorial essay: Role of ultrasound in failed carpal tunnel decompression. Rajesh Botchu, Aman Khan, Kanagaratnam Jeyapalan. IJRI. 2012; 22:31-4.

  58. Radiographically undetected coracoid fractures diagnosed by sonography. Report of seven cases. Botchu R, Lee KJ, Bianchi S. Skeletal Radiol. 2012 Jun;41(6):693-8

  59. Out of hours multidetector computed tomography pulmonary angiography are specialist resident reports reliable? Jakanani GC, Botchu R, Gupta S, Entwisle J, Bajaj A. Acad Radiol. 2012; 19(2):191-5.

  60. Dilated SMV in Colon Cancer-Is There any Significance. Khan AN, Botchu R, Patel R, Elabassy M. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2012 Jun; 43(2):288-95.

  61. Diagnostic plain film radiology of the failing hip replacement. Toms A, Botchu R, Nolan J. Orthopedics and Trauma. 2008; 23 (2):188-200.

  62. Multi-detector Computed Tomography of Spleen. R Botchu, B Rao, R Tyagi, Y Griffin. Hongkong J Rad. 2011; 14:249-61

  63. Pictorial essay: USG of lumps and bumps of the foot and ankle. Rajesh Botchu, Aman Khan, Raj Bhatt. IJRI, 2010; 20(2):105-8

  64. Pear sign. Botchu R, Retnasingham G, Heir M, Burli P. Hong Kong J Radiol 2012;15:57-8

  65. MDCT of the abdomen: missed diagnoses due to satisfaction of search. Botchu R, Rao B, Tyagi R.AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2010; 195(4):W314-6.

  66. Out of Hours Multidetector Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography: Are Specialist Registrar Reports Reliable? Jakanani GC, Botchu R, Gupta S, Entwisle J, Bajaj A. Acad Radiol. 2012 ;19(2):191-5

  67. Pseudocoarctation with saccular aneurysms left sided SVC and aberrant right subclavian artery – A case report. Rao B, Botchu R, Khan A, Aslam M. JRCR 2010; 4(7):29-33

  68. Solitary Fibrous Tumor made Resectable after Successful Endovascular Embolization. Botchu R, Khan AN, Adair W, Elabassy M. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2011; 42(4):287-91

  69. Compression of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve in Guyon’s canal by a ganglion: two cases. P. K. Inaparthy, F. Anwar, R. Botchu, H. Jähnich, M. V. Katchburian. Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. 2008;128(7):641-3

  70. Radiation exposure from fluoroscopy during fixation of hip fracture and fracture of ankle: Effect of surgical experience. Botchu R, Ravikumar KJ. Ind J Ortho.2008; 42(4):471-3. Presented in UKRC, Jun’08

  71. Fractured cement spacers- A report of two cases Rajesh Botchu, R Anwar, KJ Ravikumar. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. 2009; 29:17-18.

  72. Preoperative MRSA screening: An effective method to control MRSA infections on the elective orthopaedics wards. R Anwar, R Botchu, M Viegas, A Animashawun, S Shashidhara, GJR Slater. Surgical Practice.2006; 10: 135-7

  73. Osteogenic sarcoma of rib in a seven year old. Botchu R, Meruva S, Sudhakar G, Ravikumar KJ. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2006; 16:156-7.

  74. Laurence’s stitch: continuous horizontal mattress suture for skin closure. Botchu R, Gopalakrishna N, Slater RNS. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2007; 17:421-3. Presented in7th Domestic meeting of European Hip Society, Antalya, Turkey, June‘06

  75. An intra-articular vascular malformation with a ganglion in a knee. Gaskin J, Botchu R, Inaparthy P, Ellis S.European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2007;17:311-2

  76. Effect of periprosthetic fractures of hip and knee on mobility. R Botchu, S Shetty, J Gaskin, KJ Ravikumar. Proceedings of 7th European Trauma Congress. 2006;203-210

  77. Ewings sarcoma presenting with pathological fracture in a 9 month old. Kakar V, Botchu R, Sathyanarayan R, Ravikumar KJ. Journal of Orthopaedics, 2006; 3(1) e6

  78. Ipsilateral Distal Radius, Ulna and Proximal Ulna Fracture: A Case Report. Botchu R, Korwar V, Sunil S, Slater R N S. J.Orthopaedics 2006;3(2)e11

  79. Simultaneous fractures involving the metacarpal, proximal and distal phalanges of the thumb ray – R. Botchu, R. Sathyanarayana, N. Gopalakrishnan, V. Kakar, K. J. Ravikumar. Internet Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. Vol3, Number 1, April 2006

  80. Schatzker III fracture equivalent of base of middle phalanx – P. Inaparthy, R. Botchu, J. Gaskin, M. Katchburian. Internet Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. Vol3, Number 1, April 2006

  81. Visual Loss following cranial irradiation for primary brain tumour. Botchu R, McGinnity G, Gray W, Houston R, Choudhari K A. Internet Journal of Neurosurgery 2005; Vol 2: Number2

  82. Septic arthritis after fracture neck of femur in a patient with Rheumatoid arthritis- A Case report. R Anwar, C Cranston, R Botchu, K J Ravikumar. Hip International 2005; 15:59-61

  83. Leiomyoma of the rectosigmoid junction in an adult. Husain N, Botchu R, Schofield J, Shahabdeen M, South LMS. Internet Journal of Surgery 2005; Vol7: Number 1

  84. Unusual self-inflicted injury in a patient with SHAFT syndrome, a case report. Anwar R, Bhargav A, Botchu R, Khan S A, Anjum S N, Fareed H. German Journal of Psychiatry 2004; 7;(1); 21-23

  85. How to write a case report. Anwar R, Kabir H, Botchu R, Khan S A, Gogi N. BMJ 2003; 327:153-154

  1. Can we predict colon tumours? Botchu R, Khan A, Patel R, Elabassy M. ARRS Annual meeting. San Deigo, USA. May 2010. Abstract in AJR.

  2. Chronic compartment syndrome following high tibial osteotomy. Botchu R, Raghu S, Vishal K, Slater N. European Journal of Trauma. April 2006: 3; Suppl 1:155. Poster in Presented in7th European Trauma Congress, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May ‘06

  3. Displaced supracondylar fractures of humerus in children- To pin or not? Botchu R, Shetty S, Shetty A, Shetty V. European Journal of Trauma. April 2006: 3; Suppl 1:162. Presented in7th European Trauma Congress, Ljubljana, Slovenia, May ‘06

  4. Kawasaki disease -A prospective clinical appraisal. Kalepu RK, Sudhakar G, Botchu R, Meruva S. Ped. Research 2005;58: 384

  5. Hydatid cyst of liver and spleen. Botchu R, Kalepu RK, Meruva S, Balla S. EURORAD. Case 3983, 24-7-2005

  6. Traumatic rupture of femoral vein. Botchu R, Fonia A, Shahabdeen M. Interactive Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery May 2005: Vol 4 Suppl 1; S119-12. Presented in European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, Athens, Greece, May’05