Bone and joint degeneration

The Ottawa Hospital is conducting cutting-edge research to improve our understanding of bone and joint degeneration and develop better treatments. This page includes selected news stories about our research on bone and joint degeneration, links to researchers working in this area and related resources. Learn more below.

Research & News

Sending knee replacement patients home early is safe and could be expanded

January 16, 2019

New scientist aims to harness stem cells to repair bone and cartilage

July 4, 2018

Aspirin as good as blood thinner for preventing blood clots after hip and knee replacement surgery

April 6, 2018

Rehabilitation researchers win national awards for work on stem cells, mobility

June 23, 2017

Stem cell therapy rejuvenates old, brittle bones in osteoporosis model

March 17, 2016

Labs and Groups

These research teams may include multiple scientists, investigators, staff and trainees all working towards a common goal, or they can represent a single scientist and their team.

Research Group

Addison Cancer Research Lab

Our laboratory focuses on two main themes; 1) the role of the tumour extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment in modulating tumour growth and an...