High-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement for hip hemiarthroplasty in the UK (WHiTE 8): a randomised controlled trial
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Welcome to Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care
Trauma and emergencies are huge issues for patients, the NHS and society more broadly. Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care seeks to improve patient care by designing and testing new treatments and new treatment pathways. We aim to deliver better outcomes for patients and more efficient care within the NHS and other healthcare system worldwide.
We run a number of clinical trials and related studies in trauma and emergency care to guide best practice in the field. Our work informs practice and policy in the NHS and internationally through bodies such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care is based in the Kadoorie Institute located at the John Radcliffe Hospital, but has collaborations across the University and outside.
Our research focuses on the clinical and cost effectiveness of orthopaedic surgery.
July 2026 TRIAL STATS
Participants recruited during July
344
Sites with the most recruits in July
John Radcliffe (23), North Tees and Hartlepool (19 recruits)
New recruiting sites starting in July
Milton Keynes University Hospital (WHiTE 16 Delphic), The Royal London Hospital (OPNON-STOP), South Tyneside, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and Northern Care Alliance (CESER), Guy's and St Thomas (HAWAII-DRIFT).
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NDORMS researchers win prestigious national leadership prizes
20 August 2026
Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma Matthew Costa and NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow Rachel Kuo were announced among the winners of the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes in recognition of their outstanding contribution to health and care research.
Large UK trial shows bone healing ‘superpower’ in children
17 April 2026
Most children with a severely broken wrist can be treated without surgery, according to a major NIHR-funded UK trial led by researchers at the University of Oxford. The findings suggest that a non-surgical, cast-first approach delivers similar long-term recovery while reducing the risks associated with surgery and costs.
'Hidden' costs of social care after a hip fracture exceed £1.25 billion a year in the UK
16 February 2026
Social care for hip fracture costs the NHS over £1.25 billion, equating to £15K per patient every year according to a new NDORMS study.
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