If you are at all interested in paediatric orthopaedics, you should check out the research being done around the country and get involved.  A lot of it comes from the hard work of the team in Oxford led by Prof Dan Perry.  Several of the paediatric specialists in the north east are PIs for trials locally, so check it out!

One of our past northeast trainees and past committee member is currently doing a Delphi study on the management of distal clavicle and ACJ injuries.  If you were a part of the first round, remember to complete round 2 using this link.

The WaSTE (Waste Segregation Trainee Evaluation) Study is starting shortly.  

If your trust isn't registered, sign up now by clicking here.  Make sure to read through the study protocol which can be found here.

The NIHR has recently launched its new website www.routestoresearch.co.uk 

This is an excellent resource with lots of information about how to get involved in research, whatever position or stage you are at.  We will put the link also in the resources tab, but take a look today and make use of the great information there.

The Prosthetic Infection in the Shoulder and Elbow study is looking for collaborators across the UK to contribute to this exciting new project!  All the documents and information you need can be found here.  It is a retrospective study investigating what organisms cause these infections, which differ to those found in the lower limb.  The aim is to better understand these infections so we can better target management.  Get your trust signed up now!!