Here are five takeaways:
1. The partnership with the department of mechanical engineering at Imperial College London focuses on biomechanical research into extra-articular ligaments and their function.
2. Smith & Nephew hopes to gain valuable insight into the meniscus and how to approach various knee surgeries.
3. The partnership is funded by a $1 million grant from Smith & Nephew.
4. Andy Williams, lead surgical researcher at Imperial College London, said, “The partnership with Smith & Nephew is priceless for our work. It allows a strategic attack on the unanswered biomechanical issues in knee surgery. This is the best way to translate from the lab to patient care.”
5. Recently, Smith & Nephew entered into a collaboration with the University of Hull in England to research approaches to advanced wound care.
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