Whether you're wondering about resubmission guidelines, defining investigator roles, or eligibility for residents, our FAQ page has the details you need to prepare a strong proposal. Explore our grant FAQs: bit.ly/OREF-FAQs

"More than funding," Philip K. Louie, MD, OREF Sustaining Order of Merit Donor, shares how donor support builds a critical foundation for advancing orthopaedic research, empowering clinician-scientists and improving patient outcomes. Learn more: bit.ly/OREF-AR-Louie

What does orthopaedic research look like? It looks like pain-free morning walks and restored mobility. Your gifts empowering clinician-scientists to turn discoveries into life-changing care. Become an Order of Merit donor TODAY: bit.ly/donate-OREF

See what you funded! Thanks to our generous donors, OREF is proud to back a brand-new round of research grants driving innovation in orthopaedic care. Thank you for investing in breakthrough discoveries. Explore the awarded projects: bit.ly/3T9jTcE

Coming up this Monday, Sept 28! Join us for the 2026 OREF Mid-Atlantic Region Resident Research Symposium as resident investigators present their original musculoskeletal research live on YouTube. Set a reminder: bit.ly/OREF_MidAtl

How do we better treat eccentric glenohumeral osteoarthritis? Dr. Rebekah Lawrence & Dr. Benjamin Zmistowski @washumedicine are using biplane videoradiography to investigate shoulder joint motion. Learn about their OREF/ASES/Rockwood Grant: bit.ly/AR-Lawrence-Zmistowsk…

Congrats to Maria Menendez Montes, DVM, PhD and Robert H. Brophy, MD of @WashUSTL, recipients of the OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Technologies Research Grant! Funding made possible by @stryker in honor of John W. Brown. Watch: youtu.be/igh_lewJA7s

Apply for the OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr. Leadership Fellowship! This 1-year program develops leadership skills for early-career orthopaedic surgeons and researchers. PGY3–PGY5, fellows & early-practice surgeons are eligible. Applications due Nov. 10: bit.ly/OREF-kelly-fellowship

Did OREF help shape your career or spark your passion for research? We want to hear your story! Share your experience at Communications@oref.org as we collect stories that have defined OREF for more than 70 years. Help us inspire the next generation of orthopaedic leaders!

Congrats to Dr. Kevin Y. Zhu, @UCSD, for winning 1st Place at the 2026 OREF Resident Research Symposium - Western Region for his work on Vancomycin delivery in TKA! Thank you to our co-host and sponsors! View all winners: bit.ly/RRS-Western

Did you know 1 in 2 adults in the US suffers from a #musculoskeletal condition? That's over 133 million people facing joint pain, arthritis and mobility issues daily. @OREFtoday is funding the research to change that. Help us help millions: oref.org/annual

Is your young athlete ready for the new sports season? Get essential orthopaedic safety tips and injury prevention advice from @OrthoCarolina before they hit the field: bit.ly/3SCv7WT #YouthSports #InjuryPrevention

See what you funded! Thanks to our generous donors, OREF is proud to back a brand-new round of research grants driving innovation in orthopaedic care. Thank you for investing in breakthrough discoveries. Explore the awarded projects: bit.ly/3T9jTcE

Attention CA Orthopaedic Residents! @COA_Ortho is accepting submissions for their Resident Paper Contest. Papers will be presented at their Annual Meeting on April 1–4, 2027, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort. Info & eligibility: bit.ly/3V0TVIROP

Watch Dr. Laura Moore of the @HSpecialSurgery receive the big news about her recent grant application! Click here to view her reaction: youtu.be/ZGTVTI_SeZg #orthopaedicresearch

What does orthopaedic research look like? It looks like pain-free morning walks and restored mobility. Your gifts empowering clinician-scientists to turn discoveries into life-changing care. Become an Order of Merit donor TODAY: bit.ly/donate-OREF

Congrats to Dr. Kevin Y. Zhu, @UCSD, for winning 1st Place at the 2026 OREF Resident Research Symposium - Western Region for his work on Vancomycin delivery in TKA! Thank you to our co-host and sponsors! View all winners: bit.ly/RRS-Western

Presentations are underway at the OREF Resident Research Symposium - Western Region! Tune in NOW to watch compelling research like "Minimum 10-Year Outcomes of Anterior Thoracoscopic Instrumentation for Scoliosis" by orthopaedic residents. Watch here: bit.ly/3SmvYLh

We are LIVE! Tune in NOW for the 2026 OREF Resident Research Symposium - Western Region, co-hosted by @UCSD. Join us on YouTube as orthopaedic residents present their original research: bit.ly/3SmvYLh

TOMORROW: The 2026 OREF Resident Research Symposium - Western Region is live! Join us on YouTube from 7:45 a.m.–Noon PDT to watch groundbreaking resident presentations. Subscribe & hit the bell so you don't miss it: bit.ly/3SmvYLh