The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) works across the university and with hospitals, industry partners and academia to produce high quality research and educational outputs that have a proven impact for patients, clinicians and society.
ORI publishes results of CHAIN in The Lancet
Prof Tom Wainwright Ranked Among Top Orthopaedic Researchers Worldwide
BU is helping people live better, for longer – Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI)
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In response to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s announcement that robotic surgery and artificial intelligence will form the backbone of the NHS’s new 10-year reform plan, the Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) at Bournemouth University stands ready to play a central role in shaping and delivering this vision. Streeting’s plan outlines a bold shift in healthcare… Read more » about ORI Positioned to Support NHS Future Vision with Robotics, AI, and Digital Innovation
On Wednesday evening, ORI’s Professor Robert Middleton presented a talk to the residents of Hengistbury Head, detailing how to preserve hip health. Professor Middleton talked about the ultimate diet to prevent hip fractures and arthritis, and how to live a long and healthy life. There were over 120 attendees, who had very positive feedback about… Read more » about Professor Middleton Delivers Public Talk on Preserving Hip Health
ORI’s Research Development Manager, Tikki Immins, recently headed to Utrecht for the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare conference (22nd – 23rd May). The poster, titled ‘Driving a CHAIN reaction: a quality improvement and research led approach to optimising the non-surgical management of hip osteoarthritis’, explained the development of the CHAIN programme and… Read more » about ORI presents CLEAT research poster at conference in Utrecht
A new publication co-authored by Professor Tom Wainwright, ORI Visiting Fellow Dr Matteo Briguglio, and collaborators from Milan (Italy) challenges the conventional use of Body Mass Index (BMI) in assessing surgical risk before major orthopaedic procedures. Published in the International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, the article titled “To lose weight or to weight… Read more » about Rethinking BMI in Orthopaedic Surgery: ORI Contributes to Global Debate on Preoperative Risk Assessment
A new review article, published in the International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, explores the potential for integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) into enhanced recovery pathways in orthopaedic surgery. The paper is led by Dr Francesco Ferraro, a former PhD student of Professor Tom Wainwright, and is the latest example of ORI’s continued collaboration… Read more » about Could Inspiratory Muscle Training aid recovery after Orthopaedic Surgery?
Last week, Deputy Head of ORI, Professor Tom Wainwright, was invited to talk about his work to the Therapies Workforce team across University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust. The session, titled ‘Whole Therapies in Service Training’, invited professionals from different specialties to get together to learn how to improve patient care. Tom presented two talks discussing… Read more » about ORI’s Professor Wainwright presents his research to the UHD Therapies Workforce team
A new study co-authored by Professor Tom Wainwright from the Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI), in collaboration with Dr Matteo Briguglio and international colleagues, has been published in Applied Sciences. The research explores the reliability of using photogrammetry-generated 3D digital avatars to assess human body measurements. The cross-sectional study compared 22 body measurements taken manually with… Read more » about New ORI Study Demonstrates Promise of 3D Digital Avatars for Anthropometric Measurement
Yesterday afternoon, 85 members of the public arrived at Greystones, Highcliffe, to listen to Head of ORI, Professor Robert Middleton, talk about ‘the ultimate hip diet’. The talk focused on the key aspects of a diet that can contribute to healthy hips, as well as how to prevent hip fractures and arthritis. To find out… Read more » about Professor Middleton delivers public lecture on ‘The Ultimate Hip Diet’
The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) has been recognised as a key part of the South West’s growing innovation ecosystem in the newly launched Great South West Investment Opportunities 2025 brochure — a flagship regional publication designed to attract national and international investors. Launched by the Great South West Internationalisation Board, the brochure presents a bold vision for the region, highlighting… Read more » about ORI Featured in Brochure Showcasing the Great South West
The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) recently welcomed final-year Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) students for an immersive training session focused on orthopaedic scrub skills. This long-standing collaboration between ORI and the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice course, continues to provide essential hands-on learning opportunities for future healthcare professionals. The session combined theoretical discussion with practical application,… Read more » about Final-Year ODP Students Hone Orthopaedic Scrub Skills at ORI
