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The Orthopaedic Institute News section of our website is your go-to resource for the latest updates and insights in the field of orthopaedics. Our commitment to advancing musculoskeletal health is reflected in the curated stories we share, highlighting groundbreaking research, innovative treatment methods, and key milestones achieved by our institute.

Stay informed with real-time updates on new initiatives, strategic partnerships, and educational opportunities that drive collaboration and progress within the orthopaedic community. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or patient, Orthopaedic Institute News ensures you remain connected to the cutting-edge developments shaping the future of patient care.

Johnny Huard, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) Receives Second Annual Arnold I. Caplan Award

Award for distinguished research in orthobiologics presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans Johnny Huard,...

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STEM Futures Day Makes an Impact for Middle School Students

Feb. 18 event at Homestake Peak School in Avon, Colo. a collaborative effort by Steadman Philippon Research Institute, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Health and BONE Academy Igniting interest in...

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Denver's Fox31 Morning Team Welcomes Drs. Philippon and Hackett to Share about Upcoming Winter Olympics

Drs. Marc J. Philippon and Thomas R. Hackett joined Genelle Padilla and Drew Engelbart from Fox31 Denver to discuss The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institutes work with the U.S....

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Continuing a 50-Year Legacy: Drs. Randy Viola, Thomas Hackett, David Kuppersmith, Leslie Vidal and Sonny Gill to Represent Team USA in Medical Roles at 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy

The five Steadman physicians will provide medical coverage for U.S. Ski & Snowboard teams VAIL, Colorado – Continuing a proud Olympic tradition that began 50 years ago in...

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Steadman Philippon Research Institute and Vail Health Renew Landmark Partnership with 5-Year Commitment

Five-year extension builds on a decade of groundbreaking discoveries in cancer, orthopaedics and behavioral health research, advancing the Mountain West as a  hub for world-class medical...

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Steadman Philippon Research Institute Secures Funding to Sustain IOC Research Centre Training and Career Development Program

Thanks to a generous $100,000 commitment from donor Bjorn Erik Borgen, SPRI will preserve a critical international program for injury prevention research training and career development...

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SPRI and Neuromuscular Dynamics Launch NIH-Funded Clinical Trial to Advance Non-Surgical Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Eight-week study evaluates the “Leg Dexterity System,” a novel at-home device designed to improve mobility and reduce pain through neuromuscular training VAIL, Colorado —...

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EPOC at Steadman Philippon Research Institute Expands Westward, Ignites Student Passion for Science

Back to School Marks Return of High-Impact Youth Education Programs in Colorado’s Mountain West Scientific discovery isn’t confined to the labs of Steadman Philippon Research...

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NIH-Funded Study Launches at SPRI to Advance Shoulder Repair Techniques

Teams from SPRI’s Biomotion, Imaging, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research (COOR) and Clinical Trials departments and The Steadman Clinic’s orthopaedic surgeons Peter J....

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Department of Defense (DoD) Awards Nearly $1 Million to Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) for Breakthrough Study on Extracellular Vesicles Therapeutic for Joint Regeneration

New research at SPRI’s Vail and Basalt, Colo. labs will explore how microscopic messengers in the body called extracellular vesicles—often referred to as exosomes—can be enhanced...

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Johnny Huard, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) Receives Second Annual Arnold I. Caplan Award

Award for distinguished research in orthobiologics presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans Johnny Huard,...

Read More

STEM Futures Day Makes an Impact for Middle School Students

Feb. 18 event at Homestake Peak School in Avon, Colo. a collaborative effort by Steadman Philippon Research Institute, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Health and BONE Academy Igniting interest in...

Read More

Denver's Fox31 Morning Team Welcomes Drs. Philippon and Hackett to Share about Upcoming Winter Olympics

Drs. Marc J. Philippon and Thomas R. Hackett joined Genelle Padilla and Drew Engelbart from Fox31 Denver to discuss The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institutes work with the U.S....

Read More

Continuing a 50-Year Legacy: Drs. Randy Viola, Thomas Hackett, David Kuppersmith, Leslie Vidal and Sonny Gill to Represent Team USA in Medical Roles at 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy

The five Steadman physicians will provide medical coverage for U.S. Ski & Snowboard teams VAIL, Colorado – Continuing a proud Olympic tradition that began 50 years ago in...

Read More

Steadman Philippon Research Institute and Vail Health Renew Landmark Partnership with 5-Year Commitment

Five-year extension builds on a decade of groundbreaking discoveries in cancer, orthopaedics and behavioral health research, advancing the Mountain West as a  hub for world-class medical...

Read More

Steadman Philippon Research Institute Secures Funding to Sustain IOC Research Centre Training and Career Development Program

Thanks to a generous $100,000 commitment from donor Bjorn Erik Borgen, SPRI will preserve a critical international program for injury prevention research training and career development...

Read More

SPRI and Neuromuscular Dynamics Launch NIH-Funded Clinical Trial to Advance Non-Surgical Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Eight-week study evaluates the “Leg Dexterity System,” a novel at-home device designed to improve mobility and reduce pain through neuromuscular training VAIL, Colorado —...

Read More

EPOC at Steadman Philippon Research Institute Expands Westward, Ignites Student Passion for Science

Back to School Marks Return of High-Impact Youth Education Programs in Colorado’s Mountain West Scientific discovery isn’t confined to the labs of Steadman Philippon Research...

Read More

NIH-Funded Study Launches at SPRI to Advance Shoulder Repair Techniques

Teams from SPRI’s Biomotion, Imaging, Center for Outcomes-Based Orthopaedic Research (COOR) and Clinical Trials departments and The Steadman Clinic’s orthopaedic surgeons Peter J....

Read More

Department of Defense (DoD) Awards Nearly $1 Million to Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) for Breakthrough Study on Extracellular Vesicles Therapeutic for Joint Regeneration

New research at SPRI’s Vail and Basalt, Colo. labs will explore how microscopic messengers in the body called extracellular vesicles—often referred to as exosomes—can be enhanced...

Read More
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