Jackson Robinson has been awarded a $10,000 Residents SEED Grant to support his innovative pilot study titled Objectively Measuring Weight-Bearing Compliance after Periarticular Lower Extremity Fracture Fixation: A Feasibility Pilot Study.
Under the supervision of Dr. David Stockton, Robinson’s research aims to transform how post-fracture recovery is monitored and understood. This project reflects the department’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of clinician-scientists and advancing impactful orthopaedic research. Last year, Dr. Stockton was among the first recipients of the Orthopaedic Academic Excellence Award for his investigation into treating complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following a distal radius fracture. This Resident SEED Grant builds on Dr. Stockton’s work and continues the Department’s investment in research that leverages clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes after injury.
The study seeks to achieve two key objectives:
- Quantify weight-bearing activity following treatment for lower extremity fractures.
- Evaluate the impact of compliance with weight-bearing restrictions on functional recovery outcomes.
Robinson and his team recently published a scoping review of available device options to monitor weight-bearing activity. Based on this review, they selected a device tailored to meet the specific needs of their study.
The grant funding will be used to buy these specialized implants, which will be deployed in a pilot study involving a range of lower extremity fracture types. By objectively measuring patient compliance, the team hopes to generate data that will inform and improve future post-fracture care protocols.
“We are looking forward to quantifying this important information to inform future post-fracture care”
— Dr. Jackson Robinson, second-year Orthopaedics Resident
This research represents a significant step toward personalized and data-driven rehabilitation strategies in orthopaedic trauma care. UBC Orthopaedics is proud to support emerging researchers like Jackson Robinson, whose work is helping shape the future of patient-centered recovery.
