The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) is proud to congratulate our UHD Clinical Fellow, George Orfanos, on the publication of his latest article, “An Economic Analysis of Metal-on-Metal Versus Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing: Costs and Clinical Implications,” co-authored with Professor Tom Wainwright and Professor Robert Middleton. The article appears in the journal Prosthesis. This study addresses the… Read more » about Economic and Clinical Implications of Hip Resurfacing Follow up: Is Ceramic the Future?
Publications
New ORI Publication Explores Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Total Hip Replacement
We are excited to announce that Prof Tom Wainwright, in collaboration with ORI Visiting Fellow Dr Matteo Briguglio and international colleagues, has co-authored a new research paper published in Orthopaedic Nursing. The article, titled “Undernutrition, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity, and Sarcopenic Undernutrition: A Cross-sectional View on Patients Before Total Joint Arthroplasty,” offers some insights into the… Read more » about New ORI Publication Explores Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Total Hip Replacement
AI-Powered Orthopaedics: Celebrating Wissem Tafat’s First PhD Publication
Congratulations to ORI PhD student Wissem Tafat on the first publication from her PhD studies. The article is a titled “Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Current Innovations and Future Directions” and has just been published in the journal “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Reports”. The article discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is… Read more » about AI-Powered Orthopaedics: Celebrating Wissem Tafat’s First PhD Publication
Chewing Over Change: Introducing a Dental Dimension to Orthopaedic Care
Prof Tom Wainwright, ORI Visiting Fellow Dr Matteo Briguglio, and colleagues, have collaborated and published a new article in the journal Geriatrics, which is an aspirational “Proposal for a Multidisciplinary Integrated Oral Health Network for Patients Undergoing Major Orthopaedic Surgery” In orthopaedic surgery, post-operative recovery can be complex, influenced by factors such as smoking,… Read more » about Chewing Over Change: Introducing a Dental Dimension to Orthopaedic Care
Redefining Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment: Insights from the KneeFit Study
The KneeFit program, a 12-week exercise regimen designed for knee osteoarthritis patients, which was designed by physiotherapists from University Hospitals Dorset and evaluated by the ORI team, has been published and shows significant improvements in leg strength, symptoms, function, and quality of life. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, tailored exercises for… Read more » about Redefining Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment: Insights from the KneeFit Study
Improving Surgical Outcomes: The Crucial Role of Diet in Hip Replacement Patients
In this article by Prof Tom Wainwright and colleagues, the dietary habits of older patients with end-stage osteoarthritis of the hip before undergoing hip replacement surgery is examined. The study, published in the journal Nutrients reveals that most patients do not meet the recommended protein and energy intake levels and generally have poor adherence to… Read more » about Improving Surgical Outcomes: The Crucial Role of Diet in Hip Replacement Patients
Enhancing Rehabilitation Post-Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery: Insights from Patient Advisory Groups
Researchers at ORI believe that understanding and addressing the perspectives of patients and the public is paramount in medical research, especially in fields like rehabilitation following major surgery. This involvement ensures that research objectives align with the actual needs and concerns of those directly impacted by the outcomes. It fosters more patient-centred, accessible, and effective… Read more » about Enhancing Rehabilitation Post-Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery: Insights from Patient Advisory Groups
A Pre-Op Boost: Exploring the Effects of Immuno-Nutrition in Complex Spine Surgery
In a recently published case study article, Prof Tom Wainwright, ORI Visiting Fellow Dr Matteo Briguglio, and colleagues from the IRCCS Orthopaedic Institute Galeazzi in Milan, have shown how specific nutrients can influence the body’s inflammatory response and immune system before surgery. The article, published in the journal Nutrition Clinique et Métabolisme discusses a clinical… Read more » about A Pre-Op Boost: Exploring the Effects of Immuno-Nutrition in Complex Spine Surgery
Prof Tom Wainwright appointed as Associate Editor at The Knee Journal
Congratulations to Prof Tom Wainwright who has recently been appointed to the Editorial Board at The Knee Journal. He will be the Associate Editor for Rehabilitation and Orthotics. The Knee Journal, published by Elsevier, is a highly respected orthopaedic journal, and is the official publication journal of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee… Read more » about Prof Tom Wainwright appointed as Associate Editor at The Knee Journal
ORI in the news!
Two research projects involving ORI researchers were featured in the media last week. Professor Tom Wainwright spoke to the Mail on Sunday about the Orthopaedic Research Institute’s trial of cycling to help people with hip pain. To find out more about the CHAIN (Cycling against Hip pain) programme and the NIHR funded research CLEAT study… Read more » about ORI in the news!