Completed research projects

Evaluating a new digital imaging technology that can provide patients with an accurate early warning of osteoporosis and their risk of fragility fractures.

Assessing the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of treatment options for proximal humerus (shoulder) fractures in adults.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on assessment, management and outcomes for patients with shoulder and wrist fractures in the UK.

Comparing two types of replacements for patients with femoral neck (hip) fractures.

UK FROST is the largest randomised trial comparing early structured physiotherapy, manipulation under anaesthesia and arthroscopic capsular release for frozen shoulder.

Comparing two types of internal fixation for patients with femoral neck (hip) fractures.

Investigating the feasibility and evaluating the delivery of an occupational support programme before joint replacement surgery to help them return to work.

Evaluating the frequency, management and outcomes of severe acromioclavicular injuries (Grade III and above) in the UK.

A service evaluation exploring fractures around the knee (proximal tibia or distal femur) in patients over the age of 60 years old.

This service evaluation will define and describe the current orthopaedic trauma workload and time to surgery across the United Kingdom.

This service evaluation will evaluate the current management of hip and femoral fracture patients on anticoagulant medications.

A service evaluation of clinical practice in implant choice, fixation methods and outcomes in ankle fractures.

This service evaluation describes the management and outcomes of patients with periprosthetic fractures in the UK population.

This was a prospective service evaluation evaluating the epidemiology, characteristics and management of patients with an open fracture.

Can an early injection of adalimumab reduce pain and prevent frozen shoulder from getting worse in adults?