Posted on: 09 September, 2024
Our researchers at the Kolling Institute have joined with international collaborators to develop a revolutionary implant for hip replacements.
The ceramic implant, designed for hip resurfacing procedures, doesn’t require the long stem used in common hip replacements.
This means surgeons are not removing the bone which they would generally remove for a hip replacement.
Professor Bill Walter, a leadi.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, World-leading technology
Posted on: 02 September, 2024
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research
Posted on: 07 August, 2024
Our Kolling Institute Year in Review profiles our innovative and life-changing research across the Kolling Institute.
Our researchers are driving investigations into some of the most challenging health conditions from heart and kidney disease to musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
Our teams have continued to increase their research impact, while forging.....
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Category: Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 15 July, 2024
In a sign of the strength of the Kolling Institute’s research and clinical capabilities, Professor Trudy Rebbeck has been awarded a $2.5 million grant to offer a musculoskeletal care program in rural and remote parts of Australia.
As a Professor of Allied Health and a physiotherapist, Trudy will lead the collaborative project involving University of Sydney, NSLHD and Kolling Institute researchers M.....
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Category: Funding support, Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, New Treatment
Posted on: 23 May, 2024
Leading researchers from the Kolling Institute have welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with Metakosmos as it pioneers the development of a next-generation space suit.
Led by CEO Kiriti Rambhatla, Metakosmos is working to revolutionise human spaceflight technology. Their Kosmosuit architecture has garnered acclaim and the interest of the Kolling Institute’s Academic Director Professor James Ell.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, Research Excellence, World-leading technology
Posted on: 04 March, 2024
New research led by investigators from the Kolling Institute has identified a concerning global trend which will see the burden of neck pain dramatically increase over the next 30 years.
The research analysed data from more than 200 countries, measuring the prevalence of neck pain from 1990 to 2020.
It found 203 million people now experience neck pain across the globe, a figure which has remained s.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research, Neuroscience and Pain Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 04 March, 2024
While a large share of the community experiences osteoarthritis, many people are not receiving the latest, evidenced-based care leaving them with poorer and more painful outcomes.
Health and government bodies are working to address the shortfall, investing resources to increase awareness of high-value care.
As part of this national approach, Kolling Institute researcher and physiotherapist Dr Jilli.....
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Category: Funding support, Musculoskeletal Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 27 February, 2024
Internationally respected investigator Professor Chris Little has been recognised for his remarkable contribution to orthopaedic research at an event in Long Beach California.
Infront of a large international audience, Professor Little was elected a Fellow of the Orthopaedic Research Society for his exemplary service and leadership.
The accolade acknowledges Chris’ achievement, expert knowledge and.....
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Category: Awards, Musculoskeletal Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 23 February, 2024
Many people believe there is a connection between the weather and joint or muscle pain, but a team of researchers from the Kolling Institute and the University of Sydney say their latest study has found there is no link between the two.
Lead author Professor Manuela Ferreira said there is a longstanding belief that changes in weather conditions, such as rain or temperature variations, can trigger o.....
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Category: Musculoskeletal Research
Posted on: 15 February, 2024
With an increasing focus on our research activity, the Royal North Shore Hospital Scientific Staff Council is keen to celebrate the efforts of some of our emerging leaders.
It has presented four awards recognising an outstanding commitment to research excellence.
Kolling Institute musculoskeletal researchers Dylan Ashton and Dr Carina Blaker were joint winners of the best publication award for thei.....
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Category: Awards, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Research Excellence