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The home of your global orthopaedic research community. Accelerating musculoskeletal discovery to improve health. #orthoresearch #ORSAmbassador #ORSSMC #ORSSML #ORS2026

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Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 13d

Join us Friday, Oct 17 for the second webinar in our Global Perspectives series bringing together leading voices to discuss how to formalize and share clinical data, bridging research and practice with a special focus on the East African region. Register now: ors.memberclicks.net/ifmrs101725web

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 1h

👏 Celebrating Walter Herzog, PhD, recipient of the #ORS2026 Arthur Steindler, MD Award, honoring his groundbreaking research in #biomechanics, muscle contraction, and osteoarthritis.
Learn more about his work: https://www.ors.org/ors-arthur-steindler-md-award/

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Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 21d

Nominate a colleague or yourself for the inaugural ORS Meniscus Momentum Award by November 10. This award honors a mid-career investigator driving impact in #meniscus research, mentorship, innovation & service. Submit here: t.co/l2atqbnmwg

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 2h

🔬 Basic Science Tips: This month’s tip explores sarcopenia and how degeneration of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) contributes to it. Read more: https://bit.ly/3q7yRBk. Translations available in Chinese, Spanish, Italian, German, & French!

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 1d

Another successful #ORSCSCDP! This year’s workshop in Rosemont, IL brought together 49 residents, fellows, and junior faculty to connect with leading mentors through lectures, breakout sessions, and panels. Stay tuned for 2026 program details. Learn more: www.ors.org/cscdp/

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 1d

Calling Spine Section Members! The Dr. Peter Roughley Award supports a mentor–trainee team researching spine, disc & cartilage biology with $2,000 in travel funding. Honoring Dr. Roughley’s legacy in proteoglycan research. Apply by Dec 15 ➡ https://www.ors.org/ors-dr-peter-roughley-award/

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 1d

Abstract submissions extended until Tuesday, October 14 for the 2025 Philadelphia Spine Research Society (PSRS) Symposium, on Nov 7 in Newark, DE. Celebrating 20 years of PSRS with keynotes + sessions spanning all areas of #spineresearch. Submit now: https://www.ors.org/2025psrs-abstracts/

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 1d

Explore the ORS YouTube channel! Stay up to date on member spotlights and our Ask the Experts series covering topics like lower back pain & stem cell therapy. Like, subscribe, and share to help spread accurate #musculoskeletal research info. 👉 https://bit.ly/4fwTig9

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 2d

Last Chance! Submit your nominations today, Oct 13, for the #ORS2026 Marshall R. Urist, MD Award. This $5,000 award honors an investigator with a sustained research in #tissueregeneration. Hurry, submit now: https://bit.ly/3w7J9RH

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 2d

🏁 NOW OPEN: Submit your late-breaking abstract for #ORS2026, March 27–31 in Charlotte, NC! Help drive #orthopaedic research forward. Submissions due November 10. Learn more and submit here: https://www.ors.org/2026latebreakingabstracts/

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Lawrence Chun Man Lau @lcmlau.bsky.social · 4d

in @JOrthoPres.bsky.social our review explains the principles of Additive Manufacturing and its application to orthopedic implant design, highlighting how the technology surpasses traditional machining in accuracy, design freedom, and personalization. buff.ly/NktM4DM @orssociety.bsky.social #ORSSMC

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Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 5d

NEXT WEEK on Oct 17 - Join us for a webinar in Global Perspectives bringing together leading voices to discuss how to formalize and share clinical data, bridging research and practice with a special focus on the East African region. Register now: https://bit.ly/4o1hw5u

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 5d

🎉 Congrats Lisbet Haglund, PhD, the #ORS2026 Women’s Leadership Forum Award Recipient! 👏 Professor at McGill University, her research on intervertebral disc degeneration has advanced diagnostics and therapies for spine-related conditions. Learn more: www.ors.org/womens-leade...

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Abstract submissions due October 10 for the 2025 Philadelphia Spine Research Society (PSRS) Symposium, on Nov 7 in Newark, DE. 🎉Celebrating 20 years of PSRS with keynotes + sessions spanning all areas of #spineresearch. Submit here: https://t.co/HFjaLeMLPd

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 6d

🏆 Congrats to Kyle D. Allen, PhD, Professor at UF, recipient of the 2026 Adele L. Boskey, PhD Award for his outstanding mentorship and impactful research advancing understanding of chronic joint pain. Learn more about Dr. Allen's work: https://www.ors.org/ors-adele-boskey-award/

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for #WebinarWednesday on November 5, Beyond the Bench: Translating Skeletal Muscle Research with Large Animal Models. Explore challenges, best practices, and new tools for bridging small and large animal research. Register now: https://bit.ly/42wEmcO @greisinglab.bsky.social

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Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ Last chance! Submit your executive summary for the #ORS2026 Business Innovation Competition and take your #musculoskeletal innovation from bench to market! Apply now ➡️ https://www.ors.org/2026bic/

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 6d

New Award! Up to $2,000 in travel support for students presenting #implant-related research at the #ORS2026 Annual Meeting! Apply for the ORS Implant Research Section Travel Scholarship by Nov 19. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h51GVh

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Christopher Chong @arthwritethis.bsky.social · 6d

Day 1 Workshop:
"No one has died of OA but"

Multiple connections drawn from epidemiology and lab research findings link Osteoarthritis and co-morbid disease risk (particularly CVD 🫀), suggesting OA may drive systemic inflammation.

@icors @anzors @orssociety.bsky.social
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Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 7d

Register now for the upcoming #WebinarWednesday on Oct 22! Academic and industry partnerships can open new scientific horizons, but also unique challenges. Join to learn how to build productive collaborations and navigate them effectively. Register now: https://bit.ly/4o2Se70

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ REMINDER: Submit your nominations by Monday, Oct13, for the #ORS2026 Marshall R. Urist, MD Award. This $5,000 award honors an investigator with a sustained research in #tissueregeneration. Don’t miss the chance to nominate a deserving ORS member: https://bit.ly/3w7J9RH

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Submissions due THIS Friday, October 10!

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · Sep 11

Showcase your innovation, validate market potential, & get expert mentorship to help bring your idea from bench to market. Submit to the Business Innovation Competition at the #ORS2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC. Executive Summary due October 10: https://www.ors.org/2026bic/

Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 8d

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Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 8d

Take your Section Membership to the next level as a Section Leader! The call for 2026 ORS Section Leadership Nominations is now open, a great opportunity to get involved, connect with peers, and advance your Section’s goals. Learn more and submit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026SectionLeadership

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Orthopaedic Research Society @orssociety.bsky.social · 8d

👉 TOMORROW, October 8: Join us for #WebinarWednesday, Meniscus Matters: The Asian Chapter. Clinicians from USA & Japan will compare standards in #meniscusrepair, share best practices & foster global collaboration. Register now: https://t.co/kUAoUnzOD3.

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Lawrence Chun Man Lau @lcmlau.bsky.social · 8d

@JOrthoPres.bsky.social reported in cementless TKA increased interference fit does not enhance primary stability, but more plasticity in bone, potentially more damage. Optimizing interference fit is crucial to balance fixation and minimize damage buff.ly/Qvoo2iu
@orssociety.bsky.social #ORSSMC

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