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Dr. Luke McCarron, PhD
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2019 - 2025
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Griffith University, Gold Coast Australia
2015 - 2018
Master of Science in Hand Therapy (MSc.Hand)
University of Derby, United Kingdom
2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOcc.Thy)
Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Australia
2018
Accredited Hand Therapist (AHT)
as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association
2017
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Hand Therapy Certification Commission of America
PUBLICATIONS AS FIRST AUTHOR
McCarron, L., Bindra, R., Coombes, B.K. & Bisset, L. (2023) Wrist and forearm range of motion commencement time following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A scoping review. Journal of Hand Therapy, 36(1), 179-195, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2021.10.004
McCarron, L., Bindra, R., Coombes, B.K. & Bisset, L. (2023) Current rehabilitation recommendations following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A survey of Australian hand therapists. Journal of Hand Therapy, 36(4), 932-939, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2023.08.009
McCarron, L., Bindra, R., Coombes, B.K. & Bisset, L. (2024) Post-surgical rehabilitation guidelines for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Foveal Repair: A survey of Australian hand and wrist surgeons. Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 29(4), 302-308, DOI: http://doi.org/10.1142/S2424835524500309
McCarron, L., Watson, S., Parsons, D., Robinson, L., O’Brien, L., Puri, A. & Stabler, A. (2024) Research capacity and culture: A survey of Australian Orthopaedic Association members. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19(674), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05108-w
McCarron, L., Coombes, B.K., Bindra, R., Dyer, B., Watson, S. & Bisset, L. (2025) Predictive factors for patient recovery following Triangular Fibrocartilage foveal repair surgery: A retrospective case-series. HAND New York, pg-pg 1-12, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447251325821
PUBLICATIONS AS CO-AUTHOR
Nedunchezhian, I., Oza, D., Ngo, D., McCarron, L., Robinson, A. & Bindra, R. (2022) Does Osteoporosis or Vitamin D affect the severity of minimal trauma distal radius fractures? A prospective cohort study. Global Journal of Orthopedics Research, 3(4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.33552/GJOR.2022.03.000570
O’Brien, L., Robinson, L., Parsons, D., Glasgow, C. & McCarron, L. (2022) Hand therapy role in return to work for patients with hand and upper. Journal of Hand Therapy, 35(2), 226-232,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2022.03.006
Graham, D.J., McCarron, L., Phillips, T., & Sivakumar, B. (2023) Range of motion required for Auslan: A biomechanical analysis. Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 93(7-8), 1930-1934,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.18542
Sivakumar, B.S., Vaotuua, D.L., McCarron, L. & Graham, D.J. (2023) Cost analysis of intramedullary screw versus plate osteosynthesis for phalangeal and metacarpal fractures: An observational study. Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 28(3), 369-376, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S242483552350039X
Xu, J., Sivakumar, B.S., Gilpin, B., McCarron, L. & Graham, D.J. (2023) Distal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty: A systematic review. Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 28(3), 409-414,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S2424835523500443
Abbot, H., George, A.R., McCarron, L., Graham, D., & Sivakumar, B. (2024) Intramedullary screw fixation of proximal phalangeal fractures: Short-to-medium term outcomes, HAND New York, 1-7,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447241235339
George, A.R., Abbot, H., McCarron, L., Graham, D. & Sivakumar, B. (2024) Intramedullary compression screw fixation for middle phalangeal fractures. Journal of Hand Surgery (American Volume),
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.12.011
Parsons, D., Glasgow, C. & McCarron, L. Robinson, L., O’Brien, L., & Watts, M. (2024) Research capacity and culture among Hand Therapists in Australia: An cross-sectional survey. Journal of Hand Therapy, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2023.12.004
McCarthy, M., McCarron, L., Chambers, S.B., Sivakumar, B.S., Graham, D.J. & Bindra, R., (2025) International perspectives on the management of acute mallet finger injuries: A cross-sectional survey, Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 30, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S2424835525500419
Thai, T., McCarron, L., Graham, D. & Sivakumar, B. (2025) Costo-osteochondral autograft for the non-salvageable proximal scaphoid: A systematic review. Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 30,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S2424835525500626
Kumar, J., Bennett, S., McCarron, L., Graham, D. & Sivakumar, B. (2025) Clinical outcomes following Krukenberg procedure: A scoping review. Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 30,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S2424835525500663
Dave, Y., Wiseman, J., Palac, O., Mudge, H. & McCarron, L. (2025) Wrist immobilisation of radial artery forearm flap (RAFF) donor site following split-thickness skin graft: A scoping review. Hand Therapy,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/17589983251387723
Graham, D.J., McCarron, L., Phillips, T., & Sivakumar, B. (2025) Finger motion required for Auslan: A biomechanical analysis, Journal of Hand Therapy, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2025.09.009
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
International Conference Presentations:
McCarron, L., (2024) Rehabilitation following Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury, Invited Keynote - New Zealand Hand Therapy, 14th September 2024 - Wellington, New Zealand.
McCarron, L., Bindra, R., Coombes, B. K., & Bisset, L. (2024) Rehabilitation following triangular fibrocartilage foveal repair surgery. Society for Hand Therapy India Conference, 4-5th October 2024.
McCarron, L., Coombes, B. K., Bindra, R., Dyer, B., Watson, S. & Bisset, L. (2025) Post-operative rehabilitation following Triangular Fibrocartilage foveal repair surgery: A retrospective case-series. Combined International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand & International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy Triennial Congress, 24-28th March 2025 - Washington DC, United States of America.
National Conference Presentations:
McCarron, L., Bindra, R., Coombes, B. K., & Bisset, L. (2020) Wrist and forearm range of motion commencement time following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A scoping review. Queensland Hand Surgery Society (QHSS) Annual Scientific Meeting, 27-29th November 2020.
McCarron, L., Bindra, R., Coombes, B. K., & Bisset, L. (2022) Current rehabilitation recommendations following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A survey of Australian hand therapists. Australian Hand Therapy Association Conference, 25-28th August 2022.
McCarron, L., Bindra, R., Coombes, B. K., & Bisset, L. (2022) Current rehabilitation recommendations following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A survey of Australian hand therapists. Healthier Conference, 14-16th October 2022.
McCarron, L., Coombes, B. K., Bindra, R., Dyer, B., Watson, S. & Bisset, L. (2024) Can we predict post-operative outcomes following triangular fibrocartilage foveal repair surgery? A retrospective case-series. Australian Hand Therapy Association Conference, 16-18th August 2024.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE
IFSHT-EZINE
McCarron, L (2021) A guide to Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex anatomy and clinical assessment. Ifssh-ezine November 2021 Edition, 11(4), 28-33. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS
McCarron, L (2022) Rehabilitation of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex injuries. Ifssh-ezine February 2022 Edition, 12(1), 30-33. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS