The Orthopaedic Surgery Department brings together surgeons from different specialties with a common interest in improving the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries.
We are currently conducting research into hip and knee replacement, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tendon disease, acute spinal injuries, musculoskeletal trauma and hand tendon dysfunction and repair.
Using an advanced robotic platform, we conduct biomechanical testing studies on cadaver tissue, bone models, and custom testing jigs to help better understand the kinetics and kinematics of joints. Our research aims to:
- Gain a better understanding of the kinetics and kinematics of joints, bone segments, and soft tissue structures
- Assess performance of implants and improve their design
- Improve surgical procedures and determine their impact on joint functions
Lead
People
Projects
Professor Bill Walter
Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatic
Chair of Institute of Bone and Joint Research
Surgery, The University of Sydney & Northern Sydney Local Health District (Royal North Shore Hospital)
Dr Mounir Boudali
Post-doctoral Fellow Researcher
Chief Operator, Kolling Orthopaedic Biomechanics Robotic Arm (KOBRA)
Mechatronic Systems Designer
Murray Maxwell Biomechanics Laboratory
The University of Sydney
Dr Nathan Hartin
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Benjamin Cass
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Andrew Ellis
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Dimitri Papadimitriou
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Sean Suttor
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Michael Symes
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Myles Coolican
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Joseph Issacs
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Andrew Cree
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Randolf Gray
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr David Parker
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Andrew Wines
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Terence Moopanar
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Lyn McDonald
Research Nurse
Sagittal stability in total knee replacement
Goal: Total knee replacement may be stable or unstable in the sagittal plane. Sagittal stability can be measured by Lachman test, anterior drawer KT1000. Sagittal stability is an important factor determining reported outcomes and function.
Comparison of kinematics of two different implant designs after total knee arthroplasty
Kinematics of a medial ball and socket and a single radius cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty designs were compared using KneeKG in this study.
The Patellofemoral joint
A comprehensive biomechanical testing study
The accuracy analysis of 3D pre-operative planning
This project investigates the potential factors that influence the implant size disagreement between the pre-operative planning and the actual implant selected intraoperatively. The 3D assisted pre-operative planning and implant simulation method are involved in this project.
The Tight Rope study
A cadaveric, biomechanical comparison of generations of suspensory fixation with internal brace for Rockwood grade V acromioclavicular joint injuries.
