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2009 Call for Nominations ORS members can now submit a nomination for officers and committee members. The deadline is July 25, 2008. Click here to submit a nominee.

ORS members, please update your member profile today It is very important for the ORS to have your current information on your interests. Do not delay: update your profile now by clicking here.

54th Annual Meeting Lectures "Wear Resistant Polyethylene for Joint Replacement: Current Status and Future Directions" Lecture is now available in audio. Click here to listen


ORS Media Room

Keeping you informed about the latest in orthopaedic research.

Welcome to the ORS Media Room, the online home for ORS Media Relations. Bookmark this page and check it for updates and breaking news about ORS, its members, the orthopaedic research, as well as the list of recent articles that have appeared in the news media.

ORS Press Kit:

 

PDF of ORS Press Kit (condensed)

   

ORS Press Releases:

 

February 26, 2008: Hip, Hip, Hooray! A Safer New Way to Treat Loosened Hip Prostheses

   
  October 20, 2007: Obesity Proves to be a Risk Factor for Knee Osteoarthritis in Long-Term Study
   
 

October 20, 2007: Don't Overload Your Bones: Long Distance Running Can Cause Injury

 
War Injuries Project:
  AAOS/OTA/ORS War Injuries Web Portal
   

Orthopaedic Research in the News:

  April 17, 2008: ABC Nightline - Stem Cells and the Future of Orthopaedics
   
The Future Promise of Stem Cell Research
   
  New York Times: For Athletes, the Next Fountain of Youth?
   

 

International Herald Tribune: Sports Medicine Turns to Stem Cell Repair Kits.pdf

   

Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR):

 

August 2008 Table of Contents

 

July 2008 Table of Contents

 

June 2008 Table of Contents

   
2008 Annual Meeting:

 

Program Book

  Annual Meeting Media Registration Form
   
Archives  
  Archived Press Releases and Orthopaedic Research in the News
   

 

 

For the Media Professionals:

Reporters and editors interested in receiving additional information about the ORS, orthopaedic research, the ORS Annual Meeting, or who wish to interview an ORS spokesperson, should call 847.384.4227 or e-mail foley@ors.org. Office hours: weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT.