Orthopaedic Research Society

??♀? Join us for the 2nd Annual ORS Turkey Trot: A Virtual 5K Race to Research! This is your chance to make a global impact while moving for a great cause. Whether you walk, run, or roll, every step helps fund #orthopaedic research and supports those living with #musculoskeletal disorders. ?? When: Anytime from Sunday, November 24 to Sunday, December 1 ?? Where: Wherever you are! This is a great opportunity for labs to get competitive. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g-UWbzkG

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award, Brian Johnstone, PhD. This award honors Dr. Johnstone's significantly contribution to the field of #orthopaedic research, to the ORS, and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) through his outstanding scientific achievements and commitment of time and service. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FNVWye

Congratulations to our Orthopaedic research teams and Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center?(BMRC) labs, who displayed their work at this year's?Orthopaedic Research Society PSRS International Spine Research Symposium, held November 10–14, 2024, in Skytop, Pennsylvania. The PSRS is?a biennial symposium, bringing together spine researchers from around the world. We had a strong team representing Pitt/UPMC Orthopaedics at this year's gathering, including Peng Feng, Chris Gonzalez, Harsha Nagar, Ryan Lin, Marissa Mansour, Valerio Tonelli Enrico and Kareem Zein. All presented research and posters on various topics, including chronic low back pain, anterior lumbar fusion clinical outcomes and more! #spine #research #lowbackpain #BMRC

Do plates and nails contribute equally to axial and torsional stiffness when stabilizing femoral fractures? Recent work in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research says: no! Read more to get the details on contributions from plates versus nails: https://buff.ly/3Oc3L3R #ORSSMC

Discover or reacquaint yourself with all that ORS has to offer! Join us for our virtual orientation on December 4 at 9:00 AM CST where we will provide information on the structure of ORS, the benefits of membership, the opportunities for networking and career development, and much more. Register now: https://bit.ly/4fXsB3n

Applications now open for the 5th Annual Future Faculty Poster Session (for residents and fellows) and the 2nd Annual Future Post-Doc Poster Session (for senior grad/med students and residents). Showcase your research goals, connect with experts, and elevate your career at the #ORS2025 Annual Meeting on February 9. Submit your applications by December 4. Learn more or apply: https://bit.ly/3VpBTxt

The ORS PSRS 7th International Spine Research Symposium took place last week in Skytop, PA. The event brought almost 200 attendees together to discuss the latest research, medical innovations, and scholarship in #spine research. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this successful symposium! About the event, ORS Board Member Nadeen Chahine stated, "It was truly inspiring to join a dynamic group of spine researchers from around the world as they shared their exciting, cutting-edge research." Congratulations to 2024 awardees! View all the winners here: https://bit.ly/3V9pxte

The ORS Preclinical Models Section (PCM) is now on LinkedIn! Follow us for updates on section news, research advancements, and everything related to #preclinical research. Stay connected and join the conversation today! Follow PCM now: https://bit.ly/4fA2f7D

Looking for an exciting paper to read this afternoon? Check out this recent pub in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, outlining how next generation sequencing can assist in the clinical diagnosis of osteoarticular brucellosis! https://buff.ly/48VbBsg #ORSSMC

??♀? Starting Sunday - Join us for the 2nd Annual ORS Turkey Trot: A Virtual 5K Race to Research! This is your chance to make a global impact while moving for a great cause. Whether you walk, run, or roll, every step helps fund #orthopaedic research and supports those living with #musculoskeletal disorders. ?? When: Anytime from Sunday, November 24 to Sunday, December 1 ?? Where: Wherever you are! This is a great opportunity for labs to get competitive. Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/g-UWbzkG