Orthopaedics and Trauma — Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences

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Our overall focus is on the development and evaluation of surgical therapies for diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The department houses one of the largest groups of academic surgeons globally. Our broad research portfolio includes:

RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIALS OF SURGERY
ORTHOPAEDIC SIMULATION AND EDUCATION
DUPUYTRENS DISEASE AND FIBROSIS
GLOBAL SURGERY
PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOMES SCORES

Groups within this theme

The Dakin Group undertakes translational research focusing on identifying the cellular and molecular basis of inflammatory fibrotic soft tissue joint diseases, with research programmes on tendinopathy, frozen shoulder and knee arthrofibrosis. Understanding the cellular and molecular basis of these diseases will inform new therapeutic approaches targeting tissue resident stromal cells of the joint, to promote resolution of inflammatory fibrotic disease.

Dakin Group | Soft Tissue Joint Disease

Our group aims to understand the biology of common hand conditions, as well as other related surgical disorders. We use this knowledge to develop and test new treatments for these disabling conditions. We also investigate the epidemiology of hand and upper limb conditions, including hand trauma, to guide best practice.

Furniss Group | Genetics and Epidemiology of Common Hand Conditions

Our research focuses on hip osteoarthritis, from identifying its causes to developing new surgery techniques for the condition.

Glyn-Jones Group | Hip Research Group

We are a collaborative group of academic researchers, therapists, physicians, and surgeons. We carry out a wide range of studies in patients, including observational studies of disease, basic science studies on patient-donated tissue and clinical trials of new treatments. Our ultimate aim is to improve the care of patients with hand and wrist problems.

Hand Research Group

Plastic surgery is a small surgical specialty covering hand surgery, trauma, congenital defects, burns and cancer. Plastic surgeons work with all other surgical specialties to undertake complex reconstructions and save lives.

Jain Group | Outcome Studies and Translational Research in Musculoskeletal Surgery

We are deeply involved in research, teaching and training to strengthen surgical care and training capacity in Africa.

Lavy Group | Global Surgery

Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit

Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit

Orthopaedic engineering is a highly active and fascinating area of research, which has the potential to directly benefit patient healthcare.

Oxford Orthopaedic Engineering Centre

Our research focuses on the clinical and cost effectiveness of orthopaedic surgery.

Oxford Trauma

We focus on research that can directly improve the outcome for patients who undergo surgery for degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee.

Price Group | Knee Research Group

Professor Rees has research themes aimed at improving the treatments and care of orthopaedic patients by IMPROVING TREATMENT DELIVERY TO PATIENTS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS, TRIALS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY.

Rees Group | Shoulder Research and Delivery of Orthopaedic Treatments

We aim to be a centre of excellence for the design and management of surgical trials, focussing on answering important health questions in the UK and worldwide.

Surgical Interventions Trials Unit

Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of childhood disability. The Theologis Group will run the first ever set of trials into cerebral palsy, to address the issues that matter the most to patients and provide evidence-based solutions.

Theologis Group | Paediatric Orthopaedics

Translational research at the intersection of peripheral nerve surgery and laboratory science, working to develop better treatments for those living with nerve compression, nerve injury, and nerve pain.

Wiberg Group | Peripheral Nerve Research Lab