{"id":13158,"date":"2026-04-02T11:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T01:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/?page_id=13158"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:00:42","slug":"borg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane Orthopaedic Research Group (BORG)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container qh-basic-banner nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:89.44rem;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-1 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:1.2143rem;--awb-title-color:#008598;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div id=\"text-5\" class=\"widget widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"bcn_widget-2\" class=\"widget widget_breadcrumb_navxt\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to The Prince Charles Hospital.\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\" class=\"home\"><span property=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Brisbane Orthopaedic Research Group (BORG)<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 qh-basic-banner-abstract\"><p>Advancing orthopaedic research to improve movement, recovery, and quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:89.44rem;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-2 fusion-content-widget-area qh-side-nav\" style=\"--awb-title-size:1.2143rem;--awb-title-color:#008598;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div id=\"nav_menu-5\" class=\"widget widget_nav_menu\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div class=\"menu-lhs-research-borg-container\"><ul id=\"menu-lhs-research-borg\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-13170\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-13170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg\">Brisbane Orthopaedic Research Group (BORG)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13174\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13174\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg\/members-of-the-borg\">Members of the BORG<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13186\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13186\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg\/partners-and-funders\">Partners and Funders<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13207\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13207\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg\/projects\">Projects<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-13210\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13210\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg\/get-in-touch\">Get in touch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.56%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column qh-card-action qh-card-action-top-icon fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg\/projects\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-books fal circle-yes fusion-text-flow\" style=\"--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:28.16px;--awb-width:56.32px;--awb-height:56.32px;--awb-line-height:54.32px;--awb-margin-right:16px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3>Projects<\/h3>\n<p>Discover the projects our people are leading.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:85px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column qh-card-action qh-card-action-top-icon fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg\/members-of-the-borg\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-user-friends fal circle-yes fusion-text-flow\" style=\"--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:28.16px;--awb-width:56.32px;--awb-height:56.32px;--awb-line-height:54.32px;--awb-margin-right:16px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3>Members<\/h3>\n<p>We drive dynamic clinical and research advancements in musculoskeletal care and orthopaedic innovation<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column qh-card-action qh-card-action-top-icon fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/research\/borg\/partners-and-funders\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-3 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-badge-dollar fal circle-yes fusion-text-flow\" style=\"--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:28.16px;--awb-width:56.32px;--awb-height:56.32px;--awb-line-height:54.32px;--awb-margin-right:16px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3>Partners and funders<\/h3>\n<p>Our partners and funders are essential to help us achieve our research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column qh-content-bg-light-grey\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2>Who are we?<\/h2>\n<p>The Brisbane Orthopaedic Research Group (BORG) at The Prince Charles Hospital, led by Dr Anthony Silva, is a dynamic clinical and research hub driving advancements in musculoskeletal care and orthopaedic innovation. Our team brings together consultant orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic trainees, clinicians, and researchers to integrate frontline clinical expertise with the latest evidence. Through impactful, collaborative, and translational research, we aim to enhance surgical outcomes, optimise patient recovery, and improve the overall delivery of orthopaedic care.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/health-professionals\/research\/borg\/members\">Members of the BORG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>BORG Research Impact<\/h2>\n<p>Although BORG is relatively new, we have already built a strong foundation and are making a growing impact. Our team currently leads more than <strong>20 active projects<\/strong> across a range of orthopaedic topics. Our members have contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications, helping to advance knowledge and improve patient care. Looking ahead, <strong>several Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students<\/strong> are preparing to join the group in 2027, further expanding our research capacity and expertise. We are also aiming to secure several competitive grants to support new projects, foster innovation, and strengthen our long\u2011term research impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>For patients and consumers<\/h2>\n<p>BORG brings together surgeons, healthcare professionals, and researchers dedicated to improving patient care. Our work focuses on innovation and collaboration, particularly in orthopaedic robotics, to make surgery safer and recovery faster.<\/p>\n<p>At The Prince Charles Hospital, the health needs of our patients guide our research. As a Metro North patient or healthcare consumer, you may be invited to take part in research or clinical trials. Learn more about participating in research through the Metro North website: <a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/research\/patients-consumers\">for patients and consumers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2>Partners and Funders<\/h2>\n<p>Our partners and funders are essential to help us achieve our research and success.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/health-professionals\/research\/borg\/partners-and-funders\">View our Partners and Funders<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column qh-content-card-light-grey\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h3 id=\"ea-8\"><i class=\"far fa-address-book\"><\/i> Get In Touch<\/h3>\n<p>Brisbane Orthopaedic Research Group<\/p>\n<ul class=\"qh-icon-block\">\n<li><i class=\"far fa-map-marked-alt fa-lg\"><\/i> Level 5, Clinical Sciences Building, The Prince Charles Hospital<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fal fa-envelope fa-fw fa-lg\"><\/i> <strong>Clinical Research Coordinator:\u00a0<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Ortho_Program_Admin@health.qld.gov.au\">Ortho_Program_Admin@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style>\n.img-thumbnail {\n    padding: .25rem;\n    background-color: #fff!important;\n    border: 1px solid #dee2e6;\n    border-radius: .25rem;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n}\n<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"parent":12559,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13158","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13158","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/89"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13158"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13202,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13158\/revisions\/13202"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}