Completed research projects

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

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.

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.