Great Medical Discoveries: The Development of the Oxford Knee

In 1966 John O'Connor, lecturer in engineering science, had a conversation with John Goodfellow, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, about 'load bearing in human joints'. The fusion of their ideas led to a life-transforming invention - the Oxford Knee, now used in surgeries around the world.

For more than 800 years Oxford has made a remarkable contribution to the art and science of medicine. Scientists, philosophers and physicians have made the city an outstanding scientific centre from the medieval period onwards. These videos tell the story of Oxford's place in the history of medicine from the medieval period to its current position at the forefront of medical research and clinical practice.

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