Orthopaedic Research Institute

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

ORI Researchers Publish New Article on Personalised Nutrition in Orthopaedic Surgery

Posted February 17, 2025. Filed under ERAS, News, Publications, Surgery.

We’re delighted to announce the publication of a new article, Towards Personalised Nutrition in Major Orthopaedic Surgery: Elements of Care Process, authored by ORI’s Professor Tom Wainwright in collaboration with ORI Visiting Fellow Dr. Matteo Briguglio. The article, published in Nutrients, explores the integration of personalised nutrition within enhanced recovery pathways for major orthopaedic procedures,… Read more » about ORI Researchers Publish New Article on Personalised Nutrition in Orthopaedic Surgery

New Publication Highlights the Power of Group-Based Exercise for Chronic Conditions

Posted February 11, 2025. Filed under News, Publications.

The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) is pleased to share the publication of a new research article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, co-authored by ORI’s Prof Tom Wainwright alongside Prof Tim Rees, Prof Mark Beauchamp, Dr Mark Stevens, and Matthew Low. The article, titled “Group-mediated exercise for chronic conditions – an urgent need for… Read more » about New Publication Highlights the Power of Group-Based Exercise for Chronic Conditions

Robotic Hip Surgery Training Course

Posted February 6, 2025. Filed under Surgery, Training and education.

Specialising in hip replacement surgery for over 20 years, Professor Robert Middleton is one of the leading hip replacement surgeons and robotic surgery experts in the country. As Professor of Orthopaedics and Head of the Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) at Bournemouth University, he trains surgeons from around the world using the latest technology. He and… Read more » about Robotic Hip Surgery Training Course

CPD Event – Hip Replacement

Posted January 23, 2025. Filed under Conference, Training and education.

Last night, Professor Middleton led an event for professionals focusing on primary care hip pain, followed by a short, informal Q & A. The educational session was attended by local GPs and physiotherapists as a chance to discuss treatment options, and what advice to give to patients suffering from hip pain. Find out about upcoming… Read more » about CPD Event – Hip Replacement

New Year, New Hip?

Posted January 16, 2025. Filed under Conference, Training and education.

Last night, Professor Middleton led an event titled ‘New Year, New Hip?’ at the Nuffield Health Hospital in Bournemouth. The event was open to anyone who had hip pain and wished to explore options for treatment around hip health and hip replacement surgery. 28 patients attended to find out more information about potential treatment options…. Read more » about New Year, New Hip?

Guideline for Post-Operative Incision Care Published

Posted January 13, 2025. Filed under Publications.

Professor Tom Wainwright, alongside an international panel of experts led by Dr. Kylie Sandy-Hodgetts, has co-authored the International Surgical Wound Complications Advisory Panel Guideline for Post-Operative Incision Care. Published in the Journal of Wound Care, this comprehensive guideline addresses critical gaps in managing surgical wound complications (SWCs), including surgical site infections and wound dehiscence. By… Read more » about Guideline for Post-Operative Incision Care Published

Economic and Clinical Implications of Hip Resurfacing Follow up: Is Ceramic the Future?

Posted December 19, 2024. Filed under Publications.

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?

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