We’re delighted to announce the publication of a new study from ORI, led by Dr. Louise Mew as part of her PhD, exploring the lived experiences of younger patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). “Young Hip: an exploration into young patients’ (aged <50 years) expectations following primary total hip arthroplasty” Published in Bone & Joint… Read more » about What Really Matters to Younger Adults Undergoing Hip Replacement
ORI recently partnered with Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital to host a well-attended professional development evening for over 35 local physiotherapists. The event provided a valuable opportunity to share the latest advancements in orthopaedic surgery, rehabilitation, and research. The evening featured expert talks from Professor Robert Middleton and Professor Tom Wainwright who presented findings from recent collaborative research… Read more » about Strengthening Partnerships: ORI and Nuffield Health Host Orthopaedic Research Evening for Local Physiotherapists
On Tuesday 8th July, members of the ORI team took part in the Clinicians Meet Engineers event held by University Hospital Southampton and the University of Southampton. The event brought together clinicians and researchers from across the region to explore collaborative opportunities at the intersection of healthcare and engineering. ORI was represented by Professor Tom… Read more » about ORI Joins “Clinicians Meet Engineers” Event to Advance Interdisciplinary Healthcare Innovation
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
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?
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
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
