Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT

@UCT_ORU
Based in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCT, our unit focuses on high-quality orthopaedic, trauma, biomedical and musculoskeletal research.

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

From antibiotics to fixation. Evidence-based care for open tibial fractures must reflect real-world challenges in Southern Africa. See the key takeaways from this narrative review 👇
#fractures #trauma #SouthAfrica

https://t.co/eEJr2WzQvh

@MaritzLaubscher

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

Proud of our medical students!
They’ve created clear, high-impact infographics on:
🦴 Hip pain
🦿 Hip arthroplasty
🧬 Hypoalbuminaemia
🦠 Bacteriology of paediatric osteoarticular infection
Brilliant work making complex topics accessible and visual!
#MedEd #Infographic

[Global Injury Group @global_injury_]

Final call! MSK/Ortho researchers in Malawi, South Africa & Tanzania - we invite you to take part in the final stage of our consensus study on priorities/challenges in injury research. You can help shape the research agenda!

[Global Injury Group @global_injury_]

📢 MSK/Ortho researchers in Malawi, South Africa & Tanzania!
Stage 3 of the #POINTStudy is LIVE!
📝 Re-rate 25 MSK injury research challenges
🌍 View global & local results
⏱️ Takes <5 mins
👥 All welcome
#GlobalInjuryGroup #MSK #InjuryResearch
https://t.co/w5n3BGfKBy

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

@BrethertonC @LuckyJeyaseelan @RLHOTS @xlgriffin @BartsBoneJoint @UCT_ORU @MaritzLaubscher We look forward to welcoming you @BrethertonC !

[Chris Bretherton @BrethertonC]

🎯Chuffed to get an Outcome 6 for CCT from @LuckyJeyaseelan and @RLHOTS !
Special thanks to John McMaster, Max Gibbons, @xlgriffin @BartsBoneJoint!

Next Stop: 🇿🇦 with @UCT_ORU and @MaritzLaubscher to strengthen the clinical-academic bridge between Cape Town and London!

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

Visual medicine in action.

🦴🩻👨‍🎓Our #medical students break down research of common #musculoskeletal conditions into digestible, evidence-based infographics.

#Infographics #MSK #fractures #backpain #Orthopaedics #paediatric

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

From research to visuals - our #MedicalStudents have brought #orthopaedic concepts & findings to life through compelling #infographics. Their dedication to making knowledge accessible is inspiring.

A big congratulations to everyone who contributed! 👏🦴📊

[Global Injury Group @global_injury_]

Thanks for responses so far! Still time to contribute to our survey on #musculoskeletal trauma research challenges in Malawi, Tanzania and South Africa. The survey invites you to rate the importance of different barriers/challenges. #globalsurgery #orthopaedics #trauma #injury

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

Additional link to our paper: https://t.co/WKdysLWN22

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

NEW: With adequate pre-operative imaging & planning, open surgery can safely be used to remove retained bullets from the hip joint without arthroscopy:
https://t.co/pN3fXCzJ75

#TraumaSurgery #Orthopaedics #globalinjurygroup

@MaritzLaubscher @DrSiGraham @traumacentre1

[IFMRS @IFMRSGlobal]

An important survey for researchers in Malawi, South Africa, and Tanzania – make sure to fill it out (only 5 minutes!) and send it to all the relevant people in your network!

[Global Injury Group @global_injury_]

What are the challenges for musculoskeletal injury research in Malawi, Tanzania and South Africa?
Share your views in our Delphi Stage 2 survey link here:
📝⏰5mins:
https://t.co/xJWtLlyn8S
#injury #trauma #MSKResearch #orthotwitter

[Global Injury Group @global_injury_]

🚨 MSK/Ortho researchers in Malawi, South Africa & Tanzania - we need your voice!
Help shape the future of musculoskeletal injury research by rating key barriers in your setting.
📝⏰5mins:
https://t.co/xJWtLlyn8S
#GlobalHealth #MSKResearch #LMICResearch #orthotwitter

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

@global_injury_ @DrSiGraham @Oxford_Trauma @MaritzLaubscher @njambison @_robynwaters @ndorms @BruceBiccard @Nosipho63132527 @muhimbiliuniver @UCTHealthSci @mustmalawi @KUHeS_mw @UCT_Research

[Global Injury Group @global_injury_]

🚨Stage 2 of the POINT Study launches NEXT WEEK!
💡 Keep an eye out for the survey link which will be posted to rate barriers to MSK injury research in your setting.
⏱️<5 mins to complete - your input matters!
📢 Stay tuned!
#globalinjurygroup #MSKResearch

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

Our #MedicalStudents have been hard at work turning ORU #research into eye-catching #infographics. We are proud to showcase their creativity and commitment to knowledge sharing.

Well done to all involved!

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

Our #MedicalStudents have been hard at work turning ORU #research into eye-catching #infographics. We are proud to showcase their creativity and commitment to knowledge sharing.

Well done to all involved!

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

Heroes of Groote Schuur - “Delays cost lives.” Prof Sithombo Maqungo on the urgent need to fast-track surgery for elderly patients at Groote Schuur. Support the Emergency Funds for Emergency Surgery.

Read more here: https://t.co/4RJ1nhFNTW

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

🧠🦴A call for integrated ortho & mental health care. Trauma goes beyond the bone.

In 254 SA patients with lower limb fractures:
🔹HIV prevalence 18.9%
🔹7.1% developed PTSD
🔹High BMI = higher PTSD risk
🔹Femur fractures + complications = more PTSD

📎https://t.co/Xwoav4w5CL