Orthopaedic Research Institute

Rethinking BMI in Orthopaedic Surgery: ORI Contributes to Global Debate on Preoperative Risk Assessment

Posted May 30, 2025. Filed under News.

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

Could Inspiratory Muscle Training aid recovery after Orthopaedic Surgery?

Posted May 28, 2025. Filed under News.

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?

ORI’s Professor Wainwright presents his research to the UHD Therapies Workforce team

Posted May 22, 2025. Filed under Training and education.

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

New ORI Study Demonstrates Promise of 3D Digital Avatars for Anthropometric Measurement

Posted May 20, 2025. Filed under News, Publications.

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

Professor Middleton delivers public lecture on ‘The Ultimate Hip Diet’

Posted May 15, 2025. Filed under Conference, Training and education.

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’

ORI Featured in Brochure Showcasing the Great South West

Posted April 15, 2025. Filed under News.

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

Final-Year ODP Students Hone Orthopaedic Scrub Skills at ORI

Posted April 4, 2025. Filed under News.

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

Professor Tom Wainwright Showcases CHAIN Research at Spotlight Lecture Series

Posted March 25, 2025. Filed under News.

Professor Tom Wainwright recently delivered a presentation at Bournemouth University’s inaugural Spotlight Lecture Series, highlighting the potential of group-mediated community exercise to transform NHS care pathways—starting with the CHAIN programme. Hosted at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in collaboration with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, the event brought together academic experts to explore how the… Read more » about Professor Tom Wainwright Showcases CHAIN Research at Spotlight Lecture Series

New Study Explores the Link Between Malnutrition and Disability in Spine Surgery Patients

Posted March 10, 2025. Filed under News, Publications.

The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) is pleased to announce the publication of a new study, Malnutrition and Disability: A Retrospective Study on 2258 Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery, in the journal Medicina. This research, co-authored by ORI Visiting Fellow Dr. Matteo Briguglio, Professor Robert Middleton, Professor Tom Wainwright, and colleagues, examines the impact of… Read more » about New Study Explores the Link Between Malnutrition and Disability in Spine Surgery Patients

New Book Chapter on Electrical Stimulation in Musculoskeletal Populations Published by ORI Researchers

Posted February 24, 2025. Filed under News.

Researchers from the Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) have contributed to a new publication exploring the role of electrical stimulation in musculoskeletal populations. The chapter, authored by Dr. Louise Burgess, Professor Tom Wainwright, and Professor Ian Swain, examines the potential benefits of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as a rehabilitation tool for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions, including… Read more » about New Book Chapter on Electrical Stimulation in Musculoskeletal Populations Published by ORI Researchers

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