Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Developing novel surgical and orthopaedic devices and procedures to benefit patients.

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

This workstream focuses on safely developing novel surgical and orthopaedic devices and procedures for the benefit of patients. We are working with universities around the country and industry partners to create, refine and test novel interventions.

We engage with patient and public representatives to make sure what we do is safe, acceptable, and meaningful to patients. Our researchers are focused on outcomes that matter to patients. They are ensuring that developments in the field of surgical and orthopaedic innovation are supported by transparent processes that lead to clear and high-quality oversight, patient communication, and reporting of adverse events and outcomes.

We are conducting first-in-human studies and developing interventions under the guidance of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

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FFLEX study

During the FFLEX study we will be looking at a new type of knee implant.

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Developing replacement heart valves

The flow of blood inside the heart is controlled by valves. The largest of these…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Quality of life in pressurised intraperitoneal aerosolised chemotherapy

This project aims to explore the views and experiences of patients with peritoneal metastases (cancer…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Setting research priorities with under-served communities

This project is focused on ensuring the research we conduct addresses the needs and priorities…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Improving sleep for inpatients on surgical wards

The aim of this project is to design an intervention to improve how patients on…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Joint PREP study

Hip and knee replacements are common operations for patients with osteoarthritis. It is a major…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Developing electronic methods for learning

As an individual surgeon gets experience of performing a procedure, they are likely to make…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Improving communication and innovation

National guidance states that patients must be fully informed if a treatment option is innovative.

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

My Knee Plan

During this project we will ask researchers, healthcare professionals and patients to co-produce a care…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Rehabilitation for revision joint replacement

The aim of this project is to understand what rehabilitation services are currently available to…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Understanding how new surgical procedures and devices are introduced

The overall aim of this study is to understand and improve how innovative surgical…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

REST study

Sleep and pain are strongly linked and improvements in sleep have been shown to have…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery