Steadman Philippon Research Institute - Orthopaedic Research

Home
United States
Vail, CO
Steadman Philippon Research Institute - Orthopaedic Research

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Steadman Philippon Research Institute - Orthopaedic Research, Medical Research Center, 181 W Meadow Drive, Ste 1000, Vail, CO.

SPRI conducts groundbreaking research in joint health, mobility, and sports medicine, driving global innovation to improve patient outcomes and shape the future of orthopaedic care.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, on being named the recipient of the 2026 Stephen S. Burkhart Shoulder Innovation Research Award from the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).

This prestigious award recognizes groundbreaking research that advances the understanding and treatment of shoulder conditions in orthopaedic sports medicine.

Dr. Provencher was honored for his work investigating bone augmentation strategies for complex shoulder instability, helping advance treatment options for patients facing challenging shoulder injuries.

As a surgeon at The Steadman Clinic and co-director of SPRI's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Dr. Provencher continues to make significant contributions to both patient care and scientific discovery.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for Dr. Provencher's dedication to advancing orthopaedic research, innovation and education.

Congratulations to Dr. Provencher’s collaborators and SPRI researchers for their work on this award-winning research.

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to stryker for hosting an outstanding Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Hip Lab for our SPRI Fellows.

Through hands-on training and collaboration, fellows had the opportunity to further develop advanced surgical techniques and strengthen principles in hip preservation and sports medicine.

We greatly appreciate Stryker’s time, expertise and continued commitment to advancing surgical education and innovation. Partnerships like these play an important role in supporting excellence in fellow training and patient care.

05/26/2026

SPRI Chief Scientific Officer Johnny Huard, PhD and Chief Operating Officer Lee Jones recently participated in a veterans roundtable at the Davis School of Business at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Hosted by U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd, the discussion brought together veterans, healthcare leaders, educators and community advocates to address important topics surrounding veteran care, healthcare access, transition support and innovation within the VA system.

SPRI is proud to support orthopaedic and regenerative medicine research that benefits veterans and active duty service members and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important conversations.

Thank you to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel for covering the event.

05/22/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Vail Summer Scholars Program at SPRI!

The Steadman Philippon Research Institute invites local high school students to spend a week immersed in sports medicine, orthopaedic research, and healthcare innovation.

Program Details:�
Dates: June 8–12, 2026
AM Session: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PM Session: 11:45 AM – 4:45 PM
Cost: FREE�• Lunch Provided
Transportation: Participant responsibility
Attire: Business casual

From hands-on experiments and biomechanics labs to observing live surgery, students gain firsthand exposure to the world of medicine, research, and patient care.

05/19/2026

Current SPRI Sports Medicine Fellow Dr. Mikalyn was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) for her research, “Cornerstone of healthy ageing: preserving skeletal muscle to delay age-related musculoskeletal disease and maintain functional independence.”

Her work explores the important role skeletal muscle health plays in mobility, independence and overall quality of life as we age, an increasingly important focus in orthopaedic and sports medicine research.

A former collegiate athlete and active-duty military physician, Dr. DeFoor has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications and continues to advance the field through both clinical care and scientific research.

Dr. DeFoor co-authors on the editorial include SPRI Chairman Dr. Marc Philippon and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Johnny Huard, as well as Dr. Lars Engebretsen, professor emeritus in the department of orthopedic surgery at Oslo University Hospital in Norway, and past Head of Medicine and Science, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical and Scientific Department.

05/13/2026

SPRI Sports Medicine Fellows recently participated in an Advanced Shoulder Techniques Lab led by Matthew T. Provencher, MD, in collaboration with JRF Ortho and Arthrex .

Through cadaveric training, fellows refined both arthroscopic and open shoulder reconstruction techniques, strengthening surgical decision-making and technical precision in a highly immersive learning environment.

JRF Ortho’s work in providing high-viability grafts and Arthrex’s innovation in orthopaedic surgical technology continue to play an important role in advancing education and patient care across sports medicine.

Thank you to Dr. Provencher, JRF Ortho and Arthrex for supporting the continued growth and development of our fellows.

05/07/2026

We were honored to have Leah Brown, MD join us for a recent Leadership Series and Grand Rounds.

Dr. Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow. She is currently based at UT Health San Antonio, where she also serves as a clinical associate professor and the lead team orthopaedic surgeon for the San Antonio Spurs.

Dr. Brown also brings a distinguished U.S. Navy military background, having served as a Navy orthopaedic surgeon with deployment experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing musculoskeletal and trauma care in high-acuity operational environments. She was recognized for her service with the Bronze Star Medal.

Dr. Brown shared an insightful look into her path to practice and experiences with team coverage, offering valuable perspective for our fellows and faculty. She also led a compelling Grand Rounds discussion on “What Surgeons Are Never Taught About Physician Liability—and How That Impacts Us,” highlighting critical considerations that are often overlooked in training.

Thank you, Dr. Brown, for your expertise, transparency, and impactful discussion.

05/05/2026

SPRI recently welcomed students from Youthentity’s Health Occupations Career Academy for their second annual visit to our Basalt campus as part of the EPOC program.

Throughout the day, students gained insight into a range of medical careers, from radiology and patient care to regenerative medicine, and had the unique opportunity to step inside the operating room to learn about the roles and teamwork behind surgical care.

Hands-on experiences with surgical equipment brought these pathways to life in a meaningful way.

We are proud to partner with local organizations like Youthentity to provide real-world exposure and help inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

05/01/2026

The 2026 Vail Hip Summit brought together leading surgeons, clinicians, and researchers from around the world for three days of high-level education, collaboration, and discussion.

From complex case conversations to cutting-edge insights, this year’s meeting built on momentum and continued to push the field forward.

What makes the Summit truly impactful is the collaboration, inspiring the next generation of surgeons while strengthening a global community dedicated to improving patient care.

Thank you to our co-chairs, faculty, and attendees for making this year’s meeting such a success.

We look forward to continuing to grow, learn, and lead together!

Hospital for Special Surgery

04/29/2026

SPRI’s Education and Public Outreach Committee (EPOC) was thrilled to partner with the Aspen Science Center for “Junior Doctors Day.”

Students from the Aspen Youth Center had the opportunity to practice mock procedures, explore real medical tools and engage directly with clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

Programs like this help bring science and medicine to life through real, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and learning.

Thank you to all of our volunteers, partners and community members who helped make this event such a success.

Address

181 W Meadow Drive, Ste 1000
Vail, CO
81657

Telephone

+19704768224

Website

http://sprivail.org/, http://linktr.ee/steadmanphilippon

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Steadman Philippon Research Institute - Orthopaedic Research posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Vail?