MSk Lab
Contact
Professor Justin Cobb
j.cobb@imperial.ac.uk
MSk Lab
Imperial College London
2nd Floor, Sir Michael Uren Hub
86 Wood Lane
London W12 0BZ
What we do
Our aim is to understand the mechanisms of bone, joint, and system failure, and engineer better solutions to these problems. We aim to improve the safety and efficacy of surgical interventions, while reducing the costs by designing and trialling novel devices, and improving surgical skills through training and technology.
Why it is important
Musculoskeletal failure encompasses the acute events of bone fracturing and the chronic processes of joints and spines wearing out. The societal burden of these two domains is huge – joint replacement is by some way the most common major surgical procedure in the developed world. The operations of total joint replacement are effective, but only within limits. The cost of the delivery of this care is enormous. Our aim is to increase the efficacy and reduce the costs by developing ways of avoiding total joint replacement in the majority of cases with novel technologies.
How it can benefit patients
Our aim is to transform the safety and efficacy of interventions for skeletal failure, ensuring that every procedure achieves its goal of relieving pain and restoring function. so patients will get better outcomes, and the cost of the procedures will be less, so more affordable to the NHS.
Summary of current research
- Bone and joint disease – Richie Abel
- Surgical Technology – Gareth Jones and Alex Liddle
- Human Performance – Alison McGregor
- Motor Control – Paul Strutton
- Pain Research – Andrew Rice
Additional information
Funders
- Sir Michael Uren Foundation
- The Sackler Trust
- The Wellcome Trust
- The Science and Technologies Facilities Council
For patients
Our patient and public involvement group is active and growing, with (virtual) meetings once a term. The group help us shape research questions and directions.
Mr Alex Liddle
Location
203, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusProfessor Alison H McGregor PhD MSc MCSP
Personal details
Professor Alison H McGregor PhD MSc MCSPProfessor of Musculoskeletal BiodynamicsE-mail +44 (0)20 7594 2972
Affiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, MusculoskeletalLocation
Room 202A, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusDr Christopher J Mullington BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCA, PhD
Personal details
Dr Christopher J Mullington BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCA, PhDHonorary Clinical Senior LecturerAffiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, MusculoskeletalLocation
Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusMr Dinesh Nathwani
Location
Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusProfessor Andrew S C Rice
Affiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, MusculoskeletalLocation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital,
Chelsea and Westminster CampusDr Charles C J Riviere
Location
Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusMr Matthew Ryan
Affiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, Cancer - AdministrationLocation
G035, Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology,
Hammersmith CampusDr Pawandeep Sarai
Location
Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusDr Paul H Strutton
Affiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, MusculoskeletalLocation
205, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusMr Kwan Yik Sze
Location
Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusDr Tom York
Location
Sir Alexander Fleming Building,
South Kensington Campus