News: Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research

Trial to improve comfort for lower-limb amputees

A lower limb prosthetic in the hands of a technician. Credit: ASphotowed

An ill-fitting lower-limb prosthesis can significantly impact an amputee’s mobility, independence, and overall quality of life, and a new research initiative from the University of Adelaide is aiming to revolutionise socket design to better meet the needs of people living with limb loss.

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New repair technique aids shoulder injury recovery

A man receives a shoulder massage

A technique for repairing rotator cuff injuries developed by University of Adelaide academics has delivered game-changing results for people with shoulder pain.

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