Major Research Programs

Major research interests of the Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma are the cell and molecular biology of bone and cancer of bone, osteoarthritis, total joint replacement, spinal disorders, trauma, orthopaedic implant devices, management of upper and lower limb injury and biomaterials. Basic and clinical research is undertaken in all these areas. The Discipline also has a heavy investment in prospective outcomes evaluation in the areas of orthopaedics, spine and trauma. These results are used to assist with clinical decision-making regarding best practice.

Laboratories

Uni of Adelaide Medical School
Rm MSSG07 Implant Retrieval and Analysis and Mechanical Testing Laboratory
 
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Musculoskeletal Imaging Analysis Centre, Level 4 Bice
Ken Cabrera Clinical Skills Laboratory, Level 4 Bice
Safety and Quality Assurance and Research Unit, Level 4 Bice

Hanson Institute/IMVS Laboratory
2nd Floor Cell Biology Laboratories

Spinal Research Centre
IMVS Level 1

The Discipline undertakes studies in research laboratories within the Medical School and the IMVS\Hanson Institute as well as the animal facilities in the state of the art IMVS operating theatres\holding rooms. Capabilities include cell culture, molecular biology, biomechanics, imaging including radiostereometric analysis and TLA (True Life Anatomy), bone histomorphometry and histology, and small and large animal surgery and experimentation.

Administrative Services

Research Secretary: Ms Kirri Riley

IT Support: Mr Don Vivian

Financial Services: Mr Brenton Johnson

Administrative Support: Mr Scott Nyskohus