Musculoskeletal disorders

Summary

We support and deliver studies into diseases and functioning of joints, bone, muscle and cartilage.

Our research areas of focus include:

  • arthritis
  • metabolic bone disease
  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • orthopaedic surgery
  • rheumatological diseases and disorders

Speciality lead

James Bluett is the Clinical Research Network (CRN) National Specialty Lead.

UK Musculoskeletal Translational Research Collaboration

The UK's top musculoskeletal researchers are collaborating to transform fresh research discoveries into better practices. Find out more:

UK Musculoskeletal Translational Research Collaboration

Funding opportunities / funding calls

See the latest funding opportunities for research into musculoskeletal disorders

Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme

If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme

Help with research

Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:

  • planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
  • recruiting patients for your study
  • costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment

Find out more about the Services to support study delivery

Latest news

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Going straight to surgery better than undergoing rehabilitation first for anterior cruciate ligament injuries

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Knee replacement surgery decreased after NHS policies on patient’s weight were introduced, worsening health inequalities

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1,000 healthcare professionals take their first step in research as part of innovative NIHR scheme

Latest case studies

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Empowering 1.3 million UK citizens with rheumatoid arthritis

The Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand (SARAH) exercise programme has been recognised by NICE as a clinically and cost-effective choice for the NHS and recommended for widespread use

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Vocational advice in primary care supports a faster return to work for patients with musculoskeletal pain

Research career development funding from the NIHR Academy supported Gwenllian Wynne-Jones in her development of a vocational advice intervention that significantly reduced work absence among patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

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Strategic collaboration breaks ground in lupus clinical research in the UK

A unique collaboration led the BEAT-Lupus randomised control trial that accelerated interventional research for lupus patients.

Latest blogs

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Creating conversations: Connecting life science companies and patients to improve research

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Increasing diversity in design to accelerate research into practice

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