{"id":2667,"date":"2025-09-17T15:06:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T05:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webdev.sydney.edu.au\/kolling\/research-group\/murray-maxwell-biomechanics-laboratory\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T10:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T00:05:18","slug":"murray-maxwell-biomechanics-laboratory","status":"publish","type":"research-group","link":"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/research-group\/murray-maxwell-biomechanics-laboratory\/","title":{"rendered":"Murray Maxwell Biomechanics Laboratory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-07579d57 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;--etb-a-tab-btn-bg-color:#007ed5;--etb-a-tab-btn-text-color:#FBFAF3;--etb-a-tab-btn-heading-color:#FFFFFF;--etb-a-tab-image-filter:none;--etb-a-tab-bt-style:none;--etb-a-tab-bt-width:0px;--etb-a-tab-br-style:none;--etb-a-tab-br-width:0px;--etb-a-tab-bb-style:none;--etb-a-tab-bb-width:0px;--etb-a-tab-bl-style:none;--etb-a-tab-bl-width:0px;--etb-h-tab-btn-bg-color:color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 20%, transparent);--etb-h-tab-btn-text-color:#FBFAF3;--etb-h-tab-image-filter:none;--etb-h-tab-bb-color:#ab40a1;--etb-h-tab-bb-width:2px\" class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tabs has-active-etb-bg-color has-active-etb-text-color has-active-etb-heading-color has-active-etb-border has-active-etb-duotone has-hover-etb-bg-color has-hover-etb-text-color has-hover-etb-border  false\" data-id=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" data-initial-tab=\"1\" data-trigger=\"mouseover\" data-accessibility=\"true\"><div class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tabs-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tabs-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"etb-tabs-buttons-scrollable-with-arrows wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\"><div class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-buttons has-etb-buttons-scrollable has-small-font-size is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-easy-tabs-block-tab-buttons-is-layout-1a549490 wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" role=\"tablist\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-button has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29bc920b546c3ab7d32a99fcb9dae9d4\" style=\"color:#101827\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" id=\"4e2e1331-aeba-43aa-9a7c-07a74e2c1017\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-4e2e1331-aeba-43aa-9a7c-07a74e2c1017\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ff56fb5b180573e3245b4ec13836c990\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">About us<\/h2>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-button has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dcc3457aeecf2e9ca09c8535d583598f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 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Our research is strongly translational, with a particular emphasis on advancing orthopaedic surgery by evaluating and refining surgical techniques, improving graft and implant performance, and developing novel solutions including engineered tissues, sensors, and therapeutic approaches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92927b4a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized wp-container-content-0733e5d0\" style=\"margin-right:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumb_Blog_Biomedical-engineering-lab-3-Dylan-Ashton_w550_h380_fcrop-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2038\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumb_Blog_Biomedical-engineering-lab-3-Dylan-Ashton_w550_h380_fcrop-1.webp 550w, https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumb_Blog_Biomedical-engineering-lab-3-Dylan-Ashton_w550_h380_fcrop-1-300x207.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-container-content-0733e5d0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumb_Blog_AProf-Elizabeth-Clarke-and-Prof-Bill-Walter-with-3D-printer_w550_h380_fcrop.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumb_Blog_AProf-Elizabeth-Clarke-and-Prof-Bill-Walter-with-3D-printer_w550_h380_fcrop.webp 550w, https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thumb_Blog_AProf-Elizabeth-Clarke-and-Prof-Bill-Walter-with-3D-printer_w550_h380_fcrop-300x207.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The laboratory is committed to delivering research that has clear clinical relevance. By generating high-quality evidence and innovative technologies, we aim to improve surgical precision, reduce complications, and enhance patient recovery and long-term outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work also supports clinicians in decision-making and contributes to the development of next-generation orthopaedic devices and therapies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our research benefits patients, healthcare systems, and industry partners by translating scientific insight into improved surgical care and practical innovations in musculoskeletal health&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-620 size-full\" alt=\"Musculoskeletal Research\" 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By recreating clinically relevant joint movement in the laboratory, we assess how implant position, alignment, and surgical technique influence function and stability. The goal is to generate evidence that helps surgeons refine procedures, improve implant performance, and support better patient outcomes. This platform also creates opportunities for collaboration with clinicians and technology partners working to improve joint replacement care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Evaluating Fixation and Reconstruction Strategies for Surgical Care&nbsp;<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This research evaluates how commonly used fixation and reconstruction methods perform in the repair of injured bones, tendons, and ligaments. The laboratory studies approaches involving anchors, sutures, plates, screws, and wires to understand how they support stability, strength, and surgical success. The aim is to generate evidence that can inform procedure choice, improve reconstruction strategies, and support the development of safer and more effective surgical devices. 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The aim is to support more informed surgical decision-making, improve precision, and help translate objective data into practical clinical use. By developing and evaluating new sensing approaches, the laboratory is contributing to innovation at the interface of surgery, engineering, and medical technology. 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The laboratory investigates how damage to cartilage, ligaments, and other joint structures may contribute to persistent symptoms, repeat injury, and osteoarthritis over time. The goal is to improve understanding of why some injuries have lasting consequences and to identify evidence that can guide prevention and treatment. This research has important implications for patients, clinicians, and health systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sydney.edu.au\/medicine\/people\/academics\/profiles\/elizabeth.clarke.php#publications-by-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/sydney.edu.au\/medicine\/people\/academics\/profiles\/elizabeth.clarke.php#publications-by-year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Carina_Blaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Carina_Blaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-content etb-animation-fade\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" id=\"tab-b1aa5fd3-9feb-475f-b0d4-e7aa2d858c1f\" aria-labelledby=\"b1aa5fd3-9feb-475f-b0d4-e7aa2d858c1f\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Murray Maxwell Biomechanics Laboratory works with a range of 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