Orthopaedic Research Society

Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)

Formation	1954
Type	professional, scientific and medical society
Headquarters	Rosemont, Illinois
Region served	Worldwide
Website	www.ors.org

The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) is a professional, scientific, and medical organization focused on orthopaedic research.^[1][2] The stated mission of the ORS is to advance orthopaedic research through education, collaboration, communication, and advocacy.^[3][4] The ORS aims to raise resources for orthopaedic research and increase the awareness of the impact of such research on patients and the public.

The Journal of Orthopaedic Research®^[5] and JOR Spine^[6] are the official journals of ORS.^[7]

History[]

In 1940, the Research Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, chaired by Dr. Alfred R. Shands,^[8] conducted a survey of its members which indicated that over 180 members were conducting some type of research.^[9]This finding prompted several musculoskeletal investigators to express the desire for having a forum to present and share their work.^[10][11] Dr. Phillip D. Wilson, a member of the Academy, along with several others, met in San Francisco and proposed the idea of starting an organization focused solely on musculoskeletal research. This idea gained unanimous support from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at their Annual Meeting in 1951.^[9]

In 1952, the first meeting of the founding members of the ORS took place. At this first meeting, Dr. Philip D. Wilson created a draft constitution and set of by-laws for the fledgling society.^[12] It was determined that the purpose of the society was to “encourage and coordinate investigation and research in basic principles or clinical problems related to the special field of Orthopaedic Surgery.” ^[11] Due to the unexpected death of Dallas B. Phemister, MD, who had agreed to take on the role of chairman, the formal organization of the society was delayed.^[13]

1954 marked the first official meeting of the group at the Palmer House in Chicago under the Chairmanship of Dr. Wilson.^[12] At this first meeting there were twenty-nine people in attendance. Cultivating the relationship between clinicians and scientists while providing them with opportunities to come together and share ideas was the driving factor in establishing the society. “The close relationship of between clinicians and basic scientists would help ensure the prominent role of orthopaedic surgeons in delivering care to patients with injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system,” explained Eugene R. Mindell,^[14] MD who served as president of the ORS from 1972 – 1973.^[12]

The ORS continues to grow and evolve. Membership has grown to more than 4,100 members from across the globe.^[15] Once a role only held by surgeons, in 1982 the ORS elected Van C. Mow as the first PhD president. Currently, Presidents are elected from each of the three disciplines represented in the membership: clinicians, biologists, and engineers.

ORS Past Presidents^[16][]

2019     James Iatridis, PhD

2018     Gloria Matthews, DVM, PhD

2017     Rick Sumner, PhD

2016     Farshid Guilak, PhD

2015     Mathias P.G. Bostrom, MD

2014     Mary B. Goldring, PhD

2013     Joan E. Bechtold, PhD

2012     Theodore Miclau, MD

2011      Brian Johnstone, PhD

2010     Clare M Rimnac, PhD

2009     Regis O’Keefe, MD, PhD

2008     David B. Burr, PhD

2007     Alan J. Grodzinsky, PhD

2006     Joshua J. Jacobs, MD

2005     Christopher H. Evans, PhD

2004     Steven A. Goldstein, PhD

2003     Stephen Trippel, MD

2002     Edward Puzas, PhD

2001     Thomas Brown, PhD

2000    Gunnar Andersson, MD, PhD

1999     Linda J. Sandell, PhD

1998     Dwight T. Davy, PhD

1997     Richard A. Brand Jr., MD

1996     Adele L. Boskey, PhD

1995     Thomas A. Einhorn, MD

1994     Gary E. Friedlaender, MD

1993     Bruce Caterson, PhD

1992     Timothy M. Wright, PhD

1991     Richard D. Coutts, MD

1990     Theodore R. Oegema, PhD

1989     Joseph A. Buckwalter, MD

1988     Dennis R. Carter, PhD

1987     Victor Goldberg, MD

1986     Jack L. Lewis, PhD

1985     Savio L-Y Woo, PhD

1984     Joseph M. Lane, MD

1983     Nelson S. Mitchell

1982     Van C. Mow, PhD

1981     Larry Rosenberg, MD

1980     Michael G. Ehrlich, MD

1979     Clement B. Sledge, MD

1978     Roby C. Thompson, MD

1977     Carl T. Brighton, MD

1976     Richard W. Stauffer, MD

1975     Richard Cruess

1974     Reginald Cooper

1973     Harlan Amstutz

1972     Eugene Mindell

1971     Melvin Glimcher

1970     Patrick Kelly

1969     Henry Mankin

1968     C.A.L Basset

1967     R.R. Calondruccio

1966     O. Donald Chrisman

1965     Michael Bonfiglio

1964     Paul H. Curtiss

1963     Jonathan Cohen

1962     Wukkuan F. Enneking

1961     Robert A. Robinson

1960     Ignacio V. Ponseti

1959     Robert D. Ray

1958     C. Howard Hatcher

1957     Charles H. Herndon

1956     Philip D. Wilson

1955     J. Albert Key

1954     Paul C. Colonna

Research Sections^[17][]

The ORS is organized into the following sections of like minded-peers who promote the interests of their members through various development opportunities, newsletters, social media outlets, etc.

• International Section Fracture Repair (ISFR)
• Meniscus
• Orthopaedic Implants
• Preclinical Models Selection
• Spine Section
• Tendon Section

Research Journals[]

The Journal of Orthopaedic Research®[]

The Journal of Orthopaedic Research is a peer-reviewed journal that is published in cooperation with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.^[18] The journal provides an essential forum for the orthopaedic community to share and communicate new information in the different areas of orthopaedic research, including life sciences, engineering, translational and clinical studies.^[18]

JOR Spine[]

JOR Spine is a fully open access and peer-reviewed journal that was established by the ORS.^[19] The journal provides a platform to share original and innovative information focusing on basic and translational research of the spine. Publications in this journal include the following topics in spine research: ageing, biomaterials, biomechanics, bioreactors, degeneration, genetics, inflammation, pain, remodeling, tissue engineering, etc.

Partners[]

• AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)^[20]
• NIAMS Coalition (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)^[21]
• OREF (Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation)^[22]
• Research!America^[23]
• USA Bone and Joint Initiative^[24]
• ICORS (International Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies)^[25]

Awards, Grants & Fellowships^[26][]

Abstract Driven Awards & Grants[]

• ORS New Investigator Recognition Awards (NIRA)
• ORS/RJOS Young Female Investigator Grant
• ORS Travel Grants in Orthopaedic Research Translation

ORS Outstanding Achievement Awards[]

• ORS Adele L. Boskey, PhD Award
• Women's Leadership Forum Award
• Alfred R. Shands Jr., MD Award
• Arthur Steindler, MD Award
• Marshall R. Urist, MD Award
• ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award
• Outstanding Achievement in Mentoring Award
• Dr. Peter Roughley Award

ORS Travel Grants[]

• Collaborative Exchange Grants
• IFMRS Travel Grants
• ON/ORS Education Grants
• 3rd Herbert Fleisch Workshop Travel Grant

ORS Fellows^[27][]

ORS Fellows represent longstanding members of the ORS who have demonstrated exemplary service and leadership, substantial achievement, expert knowledge, and significant contributions to the ORS, its governance, and the field of musculoskeletal research.  Fellows are thought leaders and experts in their respective disciplines. Fellows also serve as role models in the ORS community and in the field of musculoskeletal research and exemplify the core values of the Society.

ORS Committees^[28][]

• Ethics Committee. The Committee assists in the review of ethical issues and questions raised by officers, board members, committees, the editorial board, sections, members, and staff.
• Finance Committee. The Finance Committee provides financial oversight for the Society, including budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting and monitoring accountability policies.
• Nominating Committee.
• Publication Advisory Board. The Publications Advisory Board shall oversee the operations of the Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR), assist the co-editors in matters related to editorial policies, and advise the Orthopaedic Research Society Board of Directors concerning the operations of the journal. JOR's Mission Statement: The Journal of Orthopaedic Research is the forum for the rapid publication of high quality reports of new information on the full spectrum of orthopaedic research including life sciences, engineering, translational and clinical studies.

Research[]

• Scientific Program Committee. The committee ensures that the latest, most innovative and novel musculoskeletal research is being presented at the annual meeting.
• Advocacy Committee. The ORS Advocacy Committee promotes the importance of musculoskeletal research and the need for increased, sustainable funding.
• Topic Chairs. The Chairs are a sub-committee reporting to the Program Committee, selecting members to review abstracts for the Annual Meeting, reviewing top scored abstracts submitted to the Annual Meeting to create podium and spotlight sessions and NIRA presentations, providing recommendations for spotlight speakers, and serving on the NIRA review committee during the Annual Meeting and assist in selecting the NIRA recipients.

Career Development[]

• New Investigator Mentoring Committee. The committee encourages and fosters the development of the new musculoskeletal investigators.
• Industry Engagement Committee. The Committee functions as a forum for the exchange of information of mutual interest and benefit to the ORS membership, its Board of Directors, and the orthopaedic industry.
• LearnORS Committee.
• Women's Leadership Forum (WLF). The WLF mentors, fosters, encourages and inspires women in orthopaedic research at all stages of their career, and advise and support women on career and leadership opportunities in orthopaedic-related organizations.
• Associate Member Forum

Advocacy[]

• Public Outreach Committee
• Awards and Recognition Committee. The ARC reviews awards and selects awardees; fosters cross discipline collaborations and communications; supports other activities and projects as designated by the ORS Board of Directors.
• Scientific Communications Committee (SCC). The Communications Committee promotes the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) as the pre-eminent leader of musculoskeletal research across the globe. It seeks to advance basic, translational and clinical orthopaedic research within and outside of the ORS.
• Social Media Committee

Collaborations[]

• Global Engagement Committee
• Collaborations Assessment Committee

Sections[]

• ORS Section Leadership
• ORS ISFR Officers
• ORS Meniscus Section Officers. This group serves to highlight the significant interest on the meniscus by providing meeting and online venues for presentation and discussion of the latest research on the meniscus.
• ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section Officers. The ORS is the most important research platform to bring together experts from various disciplines to foster the multidisciplinary interaction which is required to improve the quality of the implants, ensure that new implants are adequately tested at the pre-clinical stage, that implants are introduced carefully to the orthopaedic market and that the clinical outcome is appropriately registered.
• ORS Preclinical Models Section Officers. The groups promotes education, collaboration, development, refinement, and critical evaluation of pre-clinical models of orthopedic disease and injury and to provide resources accessible to ORS members conducting animal studies.
• ORS Spine Section Officers. The groups advances spine research and related sciences so as to improve patient care through basic, translational, and clinical research.
• ORS Tendon Section Officers. The group promotes and provide an interactive forum for education, collaboration, professional development, and strengthen scientific exchange in the ORS membership and tendon research community.

ORS Scientific Photo Contest^[29][]

Hosted by the ORS Scientific Communications Committee, the goal of the ORS Photo Competition is to use images to highlight musculoskeletal research.

ORS Basic Science Tip of the Week^[30][]

Hosted by the ORS Scientific Communications Committee, ORS Member Fred Nelson, MD creates a Basic Science Tip of the Week which serve several roles:

1. Highlight terms and concepts that may appear on resident examinations (e.g.,OITE).
2. Give a glimpse into future developments that may come into clinical practice in the near future.
3. Highlight a mechanical or biochemical development that affects current basic science applications in medicine and surgery.
4. Share surprising developments such as the discovery of mechanisms of action for age old traditional herbal medicine and ancient practices.

ORS Investigator Interviews^[31][]

Conducted by the ORS Scientific Communications Committee, these Interviews introduce investigators from the ORS community which consists of 4,300 members representing over 48 countries including biologists, engineers, clinicians, surgeon-scientists, orthopaedic surgeons, veterinarians, and those in the field of musculoskeletal science and orthopaedic care.

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