Attending #ORS2026? Visit the Future Faculty Poster Session to meet an exceptional lineup of up-and-coming leaders in orthopaedic research!
We are thrilled to highlight candidates Mareeswari Paramasivan & Luke Mattar!
Sun, March 29th | 10:15–11:15 AM | Exhibit Hall
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Attending #ORS2026? Looking to hire a senior post-doc, resident, or fellow for their first independent faculty position?
Stop by at the Future Faculty Poster Session and meet ~22 extraordinary faculty candidates!
Sunday, March 29th | 10:15-11:15 am | Exhibit Hall
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Going to #ORS2026 in Charlotte, NC? Check out this awesome Spotlight Speaker!
Stefaan Verbruggen, PhD (@docbruggsbunny.bsky.social)
“Predictive in vitro and in silico Modeling of Mechanical Microenvironments”
Sun, 3/29 | 9:45-10:15 AM | Ballroom CD
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in @JOrthoPres.bsky.social our review explains the principles of Additive Manufacturing and its application to orthopedic implant design, highlighting how the technology surpasses traditional machining in accuracy, design freedom, and personalization. buff.ly/NktM4DM @orssociety.bsky.social #ORSSMC
@JOrthoPres.bsky.social reported in cementless TKA increased interference fit does not enhance primary stability, but more plasticity in bone, potentially more damage. Optimizing interference fit is crucial to balance fixation and minimize damage buff.ly/Qvoo2iu
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In @JOrthoPres.bsky.social this study found reductions in hip abductor and ankle extensor strength impact gait modifications on cartilage mechanics, showing importance of considering muscle strengths when designing rehabilitation for KOA
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Using laser to treat implant infection? In @JOrthoPres.bsky.social this study reported Er:YAG laser therapy significantly reduced viable microorganisms on implant surfaces (9.1%) compared to mechanical cleaning alone (42.4%; p < 0.01).
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Our new article studying OA progression is out!: Integrative spatially resolved proteomic and metabolomic imaging reveals synovitis endotypes implicated in osteoarthritis progression thno.org/v15p9729.htm
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New in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social: Mechanical behavior of 5.5 mm CoCr & Ti spinal rods varies significantly among suppliers, up to 29% difference in yield load, suggesting rods are not mechanically equivalent. Key considerations for surgical planning!
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ORS is looking for early-career ORS members who want to assist with hashtag#ORSOpenDoor2026, happening Friday, March 27, during the ORS 2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC, and is offering support through 10 awards of $300 each. Applications: buff.ly/5l1JoXx deadline is August 25, 2025!
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New in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social: Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) levels in synovial fluid—higher in males—show strong potential to distinguish OA from RA with high sensitivity and specificity. A promising step toward better diagnostics!
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Can dog ACL injuries help humans? 🐶
A cross-species study in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social reveals shared synovial fluid proteins linked to post-traumatic OA. Periostin stands out as a potential biomarker & therapeutic target for joint injury.
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How Patients' Lifestyle Affects the Wear of Hip Implants? This In-Silico Study @JOrthoPres.bsky.social suggests current ISO standards conditions notably tend to underestimate volumetric wear by up to 60% compared to the simulated patient types. Link: buff.ly/TQZQxkJ
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New in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social: Electrochemical testing of CoCrMo in osteoarthritic synovial fluid from 118 TKA patients shows variability, suggesting implant performance may depend on the patient’s local physiological environment & SF composition.
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Equine acute synovitis model? In @JOrthoPres.bsky.social this model show Liraglutide's anti-inflammatory effect by reducing CCL2 concentrations in whole blood, PBMCs, chondrocytes, and synoviocytes
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Animal and human remodeled cortical bone (fractional area of secondary bone) and bone formation rate (bone formation rate per unit of bone volume) with wedge area representing relative amounts and rates
'One health' seeks to overcome health challenges that afflict numerous species. Takashi Taguchi & Mandi Lopez present information on variation in bone healing between different animals: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ORSSMC #ORSxDerby @jorthopres.bluesky.social
Recent findings in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social show loss of effective lubricating viscosity is the primary mechanical marker of synovial inflammation in equine OA, linked to inflammation biochemical markers like white blood cell count & PGE2.
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Did you know that Hartley guinea pigs spontaneously develop osteoarthritis (OA), alike humans? Check out Dr. Afzali's paper in @jorthopres.bsky.social utilizing this model system to validate the intravenous delivery of cellular therapies.
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Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby! In parallel, the #ORSSMC will be posting articles from @jorthopres.bsky.social showcasing how @orssociety.bsky.social members contribute to the success and longevity of animal and human athletes alike. #ORSxDerby #KyDerby #OneHealth 🏇 🏃♀️
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(A) The wrist torque measuring equipment consists of a handle (1), a rotation center to measure wrist torque (2), and a table to place the forearms (3). (B) Subjects adjusted the moving handle to ensure the rotation center of the wrist and the rotation center of equipment together. (C) Subjects fixed their forearms on the table.
Lateral epicondylitis, or 'tennis elbow', impacts women more often than men. Kazuhiro Ikeda & coauthors looked at potential causes for this discrepancy, finding sex differences in wrist torque and endurance: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ORSxDerby #ORSSMC @jorthopres.bsky.social
This study used caliberated CT to show that bone density changes across the innominate bone due to age and sex tend to vary between individuals, although consistent effects were seen at specific regions. buff.ly/j2Uhe4J
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Patients w/ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (cEDS) present w/ extensible skin & joint instability, with more females affected.
In a mouse model of cEDS, Vet-Scientist Dr. Jaclyn Carlson discovered altered healing in this population.
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In @JOrthopRes.bsky.social, the Christiansen Lab (UC Davis) reports sex differences in mice post-femur fracture:
🦴 Males show greater systemic bone loss & TNF-α elevation
💪 Females trend toward greater muscle loss in the injured limb
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Summary of key examples of answers to 5W1H for preclinical tendon and ligament model selection. 5W1H, why, who, what, where, when, and how.
Like us, horses can injure their tendons and ligaments & often don't recover full tendon or ligament strength. Diane Little, et al. explore preclinical tendon & ligament animal models for developing better treatment: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ORSxDerby #ORSSMC @jorthopres.bsky.social
I am honored to highlight Vet-Scientist and past @orssociety.bsky.social president, Dr. Kurt Hankenson!
The Hankenson Lab @umich.edu is interested in elucidating mechanisms of bone formation to improve clinical care.
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Meet Dr. Brenna Pugliese, Veterinarian and PhD candidate in the Schnabel Lab at @ncstate.bsky.social . Dr. Pugliese investigates intra-articular therapies for equine patients, with applications toward human health.
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Vet-scientists in the @orssociety.bsky.social improve orthopaedic health for animals & humans.
Meet Dr. Kelly Santangelo: buff.ly/K1go4OO
The Santangelo Lab aims to enhance healthspan by aiding functional, independent, & pain-free mobility.
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Great interview with Prof. Mandi Lopez, Professor of Veterinary Surgery in LSU School of Veterinary Medicine ! She shares her career, interests, and life advice for the orthopaedic research community! Check it out here: buff.ly/I8VdeCt
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Meet Dr. Dianne Little, DVM, PhD, a vet surgeon & orthopaedic scientist leveraging multi-omics to advance rotator cuff tendon tissue engineering. Her translational work advocates for more inclusive approaches in regenerative medicine. 👩🔬
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