Research Information - Wakefield Orthopaedic Foundation
In 1995, the Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic established its own Research Foundation to advance the development of orthopaedic medicine. This foundation provides funding to support research and development of improved ways of managing orthopaedic injuries. The important part of the foundation's role is to oversee the regular review of knee, hip and shoulder joint replacements which are followed carefully on a long term basis to ensure that the best prostheses are used and that any problems can be identified early.
The fund is supported by the Clinic members and members of the public through donations and importantly from companies that manufacture the actual joint replacements who are committed to quality assurance of their products.
Through an active Fellowship and Research Program the clinic has made significant contributions to the improvement of orthopaedic surgical procedures and techniques. In addition, the results of various research projects undertaken by visiting overseas Fellows have been published in medical journals worldwide.
Research Coordinator
Christine Schutz
Tel: 08 8236 4181
Email: cschutz@woc.com.au |
Current Trials - CHCA HREC Approved
- A Prospective, multi-centre, non-randomized, clinical outcomes study of the R3 acetabular hip system in patients with degenerative joint disease.
Investigators: Dr Collie Begg, Dr David Campbell, Dr Andrew Comley, Dr R Montgomery
- Oxford Hip Scores, Oxford Knee Scores - continual data collection pre-operatively, 3 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years and 5 years.
- Lars Failures. A retrospective study and review. Investigator: Dr Martin Jauregui.
- A prospective consecutive surveillance long term clinical study of the C2 Cementless Acetabular System in patients with degenerative hip disease. Investigator: Dr Peter Lewis.
- TMGA Study: A new device used in shoulder arthroscopy surgery. Investigator and Authorised Prescriber: Dr Michael Sandow.
For more information contact:
The Chairman
Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic Foundation
Level 2
270 Wakefield Street
Adelaide 5000
(Contributions to the WOC Foundation are deductible under the ATO provisions.)
Fellowship Training at Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic
The Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic has Fellows for training under an AOA (Aust Orthopaedic Association) recognised program. The Fellows must adhere to all regulations and guidelines as stipulated by the Medical Board of South Australia and the Australian Orthopaedic Association and provide evidence of English language proficiency.
The Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic runs two Fellowships under this program.
- Lower Limb
- Sports and Arthroscopic
For more information refer to "About us/ Fellowships" from the main menu:
The Fellowship Manager
Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic Foundation
Level 2
270 Wakefield Street
Adelaide 5000
Email: eyoung@woc.com.au
Disclosure
The Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic and the Wakefield Orthopaedic Foundation recieves funding from implant companies and other service providers to assist in research, education and development. This supports high quality patient care for the community. |
