BESS supports upper limb orthopaedic research through its pump priming grants and survey circulation. In addition to this, we are proud to support two James Lind Alliance projects: common shoulder problems; and elbow conditions. BESS members have also been involved in several multi-centred national surgical trials. You can find out more these activities below.
National clinical trials
PROFHER
PROximal Fracture of Humerus: Evaluation by Randomisation Trial
UKUFF
United Kingdom Rotator Cuff Trial
CSAW
Can Shoulder Arthroscopy Work? Trial
CI: Prof David Beard
Clavicle
Clavicle trial
UKFROST
United Kingdom FROzen Shoulder Trial
CI: Prof Amar Rangan
PROFHER-2
PROximal Humeral Fracture: Evaluation by Randomisation – 2
CI: Prof Amar Rangan
Trial in final stages of commissioning, trial due to start January 2018
PARCS
Patch Augmented Rotator Cuff Surgery
UKTASH-D
UK Traumatic Anterior SHoulder Dislocation Study
CI: Prof Jonathan Rees
GRASP
Getting it Right Addressing Shoulder Pain
CI: Prof Sally Hopewell