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New donation secures future of Emergency Medicine research at Oxford
7 August 2024
A new research programme in emergency medicine begins today at the University of Oxford following a donation from the Kadoorie Foundation.
New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery
31 July 2024
A new model to predict the risk of serious complications after shoulder replacement surgery has been developed in a collaboration between researchers from the University of Oxford, University of Bristol, and University of Copenhagen. The model could be an important tool to help both patients and doctors make more informed decisions about this common procedure.
HIPCARE trial launches in the Philippines
22 April 2024
Prof Matt Costa has just returned from the Philippines, where he launched the new HIPCARE trial with co-lead investigator Prof Irewin Tabu. The first of five Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) in Asia to take part, eight hospitals in the Philippines will start recruiting patients with fragility fractures of the hip to the study within weeks.
Simon Matthew Graham awarded an MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship
26 March 2024
The award from the Medical Research Council (MRC) will support research to improve treatments for open fractures in low- and middle-income countries.
Antibiotic bone cement found not to reduce infection after hip replacement
22 June 2023
A large trial has found that using high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement is unlikely to reduce the risk of surgical site infection in people who have had a hip replacement.
OCTRU - delivering answers to important clinical questions
7 March 2023
The Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) has received NIHR benchmarking results and offers excellent value for money according to the report
Unhelpful thoughts about fracture symptoms hinder recovery
3 March 2023
The importance of mindsets and feelings about fracture symptoms have been shown to be a key factor in recovery of musculoskeletal conditions.
New global health grant to improve outcomes for patients with hip fracture
26 January 2023
Hip fracture patients in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) in Asia are set to benefit from a new study that aims to bring best practice programmes to improve quality of life for patients and reduce healthcare costs.
World Osteoporosis Day 2022
20 October 2022
A bone-healthy lifestyle is vital for strong bones and a mobile, fracture-free future. On World Osteoporosis Day, we are sharing advice from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), on putting your bone health first.
NIHR funding for musculoskeletal and inflammatory disease research
17 October 2022
Health and care research in Oxford is to receive £122 million in government funding over the next five years to improve diagnosis, treatment and care for NHS patients.
Three NIHR HTA grants awarded to Professor Tim Theologis
4 October 2022
Congratulations to Professor Tim Theologis, who has been awarded three NIHR HTA grants to extend research in orthopaedic disorders in children.
Professor Chris Lavy appointed to WHO technical advisory group
2 August 2022
Congratulations to Professor Chris Lavy, who has been appointed to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) technical advisory group for integrated clinical care for a period of two years.
Oxford receives NIHR funding to test anti-TNF on post operative delirium
27 July 2022
Researchers at the University of Oxford have been awarded a grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to investigate whether anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) therapy can reduce or prevent post operative delirium/cognitive deficit.
Reflecting on the role of Clinical Director of Trauma and Orthopaedics
13 June 2022
In 2021 Professor Andrew Price was appointed Clinical Director of Trauma and Orthopaedics at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. After 9 months in post, we find out what the challenges are and what he’s been able to bring to the role.
AI helps to detect bone fractures to 92% accuracy
31 March 2022
Research from the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences shows that Artificial intelligence (AI) is an effective tool for fracture detection that has potential to aid clinicians in busy emergency departments.
Cemented hip replacement improves quality of life for patients over 60
10 February 2022
The White 5 trial compared implants fixed with bone cement against uncemented implants for hip fractures treated with hemiarthroplasty.
Plaster cast or metal pins to treat a broken wrist? The results are in.
19 January 2022
An Oxford study published in The BMJ has found the use of metal K-wires (commonly known as ‘pins’) to hold broken wrist bones in place while they heal are no better than a traditional moulded plaster cast.
Five ways to take action for your bone health
20 October 2021
On World Osteoporosis Day, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), the world’s largest non-governmental organisation in the bone field, urges action for osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
NDORMS wins government funding to develop AI for bone health
17 June 2021
A state-of-the-art method that uses artificial intelligence to check bone health and reduce fracture risk has been successful in the latest round of the Artificial Intelligence in Health and Care Award.
Meet the team
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Stephen Sansom
Associate Professor
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Fiona Powrie FRS
Professor of Musculoskeletal Sciences and Director of the Kennedy Institute
