• General Orthopaedics/Fracture Care
• Pediatric Orthopaedics
• Foot and Ankle
• Hand & Upper Extremity
• Hip and Knee
• Oncology

• Shoulder and Elbow
• Spine
• Sports Medicine
• Total Joint
• Trauma

Matthew B. Dobbs, M.D.
Research Grant Recipient

“Receiving the OREF grant played an essential role in jumpstarting my research into the genetic aspects of idiopathic clubfoot as well as other heritable orthopaedic conditions."

Topic: Investigating the cause of idiopathic clubfoot.

Potential Patient Care Application of Results: Development of new and different treatment strategies, and ultimately preventive strategies so that patients will no longer have to suffer from the deformity.

Charles L. Saltzman, M.D.
Research Grant Recipient
Career Development Award Recipient

“The OREF is a unique foundation. It funds orthopaedic surgeons, supporting orthopedists who want to perform critical studies to better our ability to care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders."

Topic: Investigated the mechanics of total ankle replacement.

Patient Care Application of Results: Prosthetic ankle joints that function better and last longer, meaning better treatment and fewer revision surgeries for patients who suffer from debilitating ankle arthritis.

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