Professor Carr has had a distinguished career, combining clinical practice, teaching, research, and leadership roles. His research has significantly influenced the management of surgical patients, including pioneering the development and evaluation of surgical implants and technologies like the Oxford partial knee replacement, that has been implanted in over 2 million patients worldwide, and outcome scores that have been used to assess patient health globally. He has focused on improving the infrastructure for surgical trials and led the use of placebo surgery controls, decommissioning ineffective operations.
Professor Carr has been a strong promoter of interdisciplinary research, founding the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences and directing a NIHR Biomedical Research unit. He has held leadership positions in healthcare organisations and advisory roles in higher education. He has received numerous national and international awards in recognition of his contributions.
Andrew said: 'It was a huge surprise to receive this award. It recognises the work of many colleagues, collaborators and students who have been very supportive throughout my career. I am enormously appreciative to them all. I am especially pleased that orthopaedic research has been recognised and am grateful to the commitment and support of patients and funders.'
Head of Department Jonathan Rees said: 'I was so delighted to see Andy honoured this year in the Kings Birthday Honours list. Andy’s contribution to orthopaedic research and teaching has been profound both in Oxford and internationally. We have all benefited here in NDORMS from Andy’s strategic vision over the years and I am sure you will join with me in congratulating him on the endorsement of his contributions by His Majesty.'