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OREF

The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is the one foundation serving the entire ort How do we fund research and education?

OREF Overview
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is the one foundation serving the entire orthopaedic community. In 1955, leaders of the major professional organizations in the specialty — the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research Society — established OREF as a means of supporting research and education to

ward building the scientific base of clinical practice. Since 1955, the Foundation has raised nearly $95 million and holds a unique place in American medicine. Our Vision
OREF will be the leader in supporting orthopaedic research to improve function, eliminate pain and restore mobility. Our Mission
Improving lives by supporting excellence in orthopaedic research. Through gifts from orthopaedic surgeons, practice groups, medical centers, and industry we support research and education initiatives funded by OREF and by partner organizations. Governance
The Board of Trustees consists of approximately twenty individuals: orthopaedic surgeons and lay persons. The board is responsible for the governance of the foundation, while foundation personnel are responsible for daily operations.

09/03/2026

New OREF Newsletter Out Now!

Catch up on the latest research impact stories, grant updates, donor spotlights and more in our latest update: https://bit.ly/oref-fallupdate2026

09/02/2026

We're 2 weeks away from the next stop for the 2026 OREF Resident Research Symposia season is the Western Region!

Never miss a session; sign up for email alerts on upcoming OREF events:
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09/01/2026

What does orthopaedic research look like?

It looks like pain-free morning walks and restored mobility.

Your gifts empowering clinician-scientists to turn discoveries into life-changing care.

Become an Order of Merit donor TODAY: https://bit.ly/donate-OREF

08/27/2026

Did OREF help shape your career or spark your passion for research? We want to hear your story!

Share your experience with us at [email protected] as we collect the powerful stories that have defined our community for more than years.

08/26/2026

Your legacy of patient care can live on. By making a gift to , you ensure the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons has the critical research & resources they need to advance clinical practice.

Learn how to include OREF in your estate plans: https://oref.org/planned

08/25/2026

Why does funding matter? As Dr. Lukas M. Nystrom of Cleveland, Ohio reminds us: progress doesn't happen by chance.

Thank you to all our generous donors who build the foundation of support for future breakthroughs!

Read more: https://bit.ly/OREF-AR-Nystrom

08/20/2026

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08/19/2026

Watch the moment Joseph Featherall, MD, learns he has been awarded the OREF Prevention of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Research Grant in Honor of James R. Andrews, MD for his research on youth mountain biking injury patterns: https://youtu.be/dptdULDS9rk

08/18/2026

Just $5,000 can start a new investigator on the path to a clinical practice breakthrough. Imagine the impact we could make for the millions of people in the U.S. with a disabling condition if we had more funding.

Donate TODAY: https://www.oref.org/annual

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Manohar Devarasetty, MD from Carolinas Medical Center/ OrthoCarolina on winning 1st Place at the 2026 OREF Resident Research Symposium–Southeast Region!

Outstanding work advancing care with his research study, "Does Ten Minutes of Intraoperative Nerve Stimulation Improve Outcomes Following Nerve Transfer?"!

Full list of winners: https://bit.ly/RRS-southeast

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