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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.

Please join us in welcoming the 2026–2027 fellowship class to SPRI and The Steadman Clinic.Over the coming year, these f...
08/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming the 2026–2027 fellowship class to SPRI and The Steadman Clinic.

Over the coming year, these fellows will take part in advanced clinical training while working alongside SPRI scientists and physicians on research aimed at advancing orthopaedics and sports medicine.

We are proud to welcome:

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows: Dr. Ioanna Bolia, Dr. Ryann Davie, Dr. Bryant Elrick, Dr. Jason Garry, Dr. Petar Golijanin, Dr. Samuel Lorentz, Dr. Allison Morgan and Dr. Evan Zheng

Foot & Ankle Fellow: Dr. Lauren Shumaker

Spine Fellow: Dr. Hannah Harris

AGA Research Fellow: Dr. Christian Schenk

We look forward to seeing the research, collaboration and contributions this talented group will bring to SPRI throughout the year. Welcome to Vail!

Please join us in welcoming the 2026–2027 fellowship class to SPRI and The Steadman Clinic.Over the coming year, these f...
08/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming the 2026–2027 fellowship class to SPRI and The Steadman Clinic.

Over the coming year, these fellows will take part in advanced clinical training while working alongside SPRI scientists and physicians on research aimed at advancing orthopaedics and sports medicine.

We are proud to welcome:

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows: Dr. Ioanna Bolia, Dr. Ryann Davie, Dr. Bryant Elrick, Dr. Jason Garry, Dr. Petar Golijanin, Dr. Samuel Lorentz, Dr. Allison Morgan and Dr. Evan Zheng

Foot & Ankle Fellow: Dr. Lauren Shumaker

Spine Fellow: Dr. Hannah Harris

AGA Research Fellow: Dr. Christian Schenk

We look forward to seeing the research, collaboration and contributions this talented group will bring to SPRI throughout the year. Welcome to Vail!

SPRI is proud to welcome Dr. Michael O’Brien, Ph.D., BHSc, as the Institute’s first visiting research fellow through its...
08/12/2026

SPRI is proud to welcome Dr. Michael O’Brien, Ph.D., BHSc, as the Institute’s first visiting research fellow through its fellowship program with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Dr. O’Brien joins SPRI from Melbourne, Australia, where he is a physiotherapist and postdoctoral research fellow at La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, specializing in hip and groin pain and hip dysplasia in young adults.

During his three-week fellowship at SPRI, Dr. O’Brien will collaborate with SPRI researchers and The Steadman Clinic physicians on intervention development, postoperative hip rehabilitation, return-to-sport decision-making and collaborative research methodologies.

The fellowship is supported through the 2026 SPRI-Borgen IOC Research Centre Training and Career Development Travel Award Program, made possible by a generous gift from longtime SPRI supporter Bjorn Erik Borgen. The program supports research exchange and collaboration across the IOC Research Centres of Excellence network.

For more than 25 years, the annual Hail and Farewell celebration has marked an important milestone at SPRI and The Stead...
08/04/2026

For more than 25 years, the annual Hail and Farewell celebration has marked an important milestone at SPRI and The Steadman Clinic, welcoming a new class of fellows while celebrating those completing their year of advanced training.

This year, we are proud to welcome 10 incoming fellows and a new AGA Research Fellow as they begin an immersive year of clinical training, research and mentorship alongside world-renowned surgeons and scientists.

We also congratulate our graduating fellows as they take the next step in their careers at leading clinics, hospitals and academic medical centers across the country.

Hail and Farewell reflects SPRI's commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in orthopaedic sports medicine through a unique combination of surgical excellence, scientific discovery and hands-on education.

Join us in welcoming our incoming fellows and congratulating our graduating class on this exciting milestone.

Read more here: https://www.sprivail.org/publications/institute-news/hail-and-farewell-celebrates-incoming-and-outgoing-fellows-at-steadman-philippon-research-institute-and-the-steadman-clinic

The 2026 EPOC Summer Scholars Program in Basalt brought together local high school students for a week of hands-on learn...
07/30/2026

The 2026 EPOC Summer Scholars Program in Basalt brought together local high school students for a week of hands-on learning in sports medicine, orthopaedic research and healthcare innovation.

From biomechanics labs and hands-on experiments to observing live surgery and exploring careers in medicine, students gained firsthand experience alongside the scientists, physicians and healthcare professionals shaping the future of sports medicine.

Throughout the week, participants collaborated in teams and put their new knowledge to the test in a competition that challenged them to apply what they learned across each laboratory experience. Congratulations to this year's winning team, Hands Down, for taking home the top spot!

Thank you to all of the students, mentors and staff who made this year's Summer Scholars Program a success.

07/24/2026

Last week, local high school students spent a week immersed in sports medicine, orthopaedic research and healthcare innovation through SPRI's EPOC Summer Scholars Program in Basalt.

From hands-on experiments and biomechanics labs to observing live surgery and exploring careers in medicine, students gained firsthand experience alongside the scientists, physicians and healthcare professionals shaping the future of sports medicine.

Throughout the week, participants collaborated in teams and took on friendly competitions, putting what they learned to the test. Congratulations to this year's winning team, Hands Down!

Stay tuned as we highlight more moments from this year's Summer Scholars Program!

Three SPRI researchers took the stage at the 10th World Congress of Biomechanics in Vancouver last week, sharing new fin...
07/17/2026

Three SPRI researchers took the stage at the 10th World Congress of Biomechanics in Vancouver last week, sharing new findings on ACL recovery and shoulder stability.

Colin R. Smith, PhD, Research Scientist, presented "Augmentation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Orthobiologic Injections Improves Muscle and Joint Function." Co-authored with Austin Carcia, Kristen Seballos, Armando Vidal MD, Jonathan Godin MD, Thomas Hackett MD, Peter J. Millett MD, Matthew T. Provencher MD, Johnny Huard PhD, and Scott Tashman PhD.

This randomized clinical trial found that PRP and BMAC injections at the time of ACL surgery led to greater quadriceps strength and improved limb loading during running as early as 6 months post-op, indicating accelerated functional recovery for patients.

Alex Brady, MS, Manager of Robotics & Engineering, presented "Stabilizing the Posteriorly Unstable Shoulder: Identifying Engagement Patterns and Thresholds of Bone Grafting in Bipolar Lesions." Co-authored with Ayham Jaber MD, Taylor K. Calibo MS, Tyler J. Uppstrom MD, Peter J. Millett MD, and Matthew T. Provencher MD.

This investigation provided the first robotic analysis of posterior dislocation across a range of clinically relevant lesion sizes and reconstructions, demonstrating that distal tibial allograft (DTA) and talus allograft (TA) reconstruction can improve stability in shoulders with significant bone loss.

Kristen Seballos, MS, Research Engineer, presented "In Vivo Dynamic Stereo X-Ray Analysis Shows Medial and Lateral Tibial Slope are Correlated with Graft Strain after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction." Co-authored with Austin Carcia, Armando Vidal MD, Jonathan Godin MD, Thomas Hackett MD, Matthew T. Provencher MD, Peter J. Millett MD, Johnny Huard PhD, Scott Tashman PhD, and Colin R. Smith PhD.

Using dynamic stereo X-ray imaging, this study revealed how a patient's tibial anatomy directly influences the strain placed on an ACL graft, insight that may help guide surgical planning and reduce re-injury risk.

This kind of collaboration across engineers, surgeons and scientists is what keeps SPRI research moving from the lab to real clinical impact.

It was a pleasure reconnecting with our fellowship alumni during the 2026 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medici...
07/14/2026

It was a pleasure reconnecting with our fellowship alumni during the 2026 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle.

Our annual Fellowship Alumni Reception brought together former fellows, faculty and colleagues from across the country for an evening of conversation and connection.

Events like these reflect the lasting relationships built through the SPRI Clinical Fellowships and the shared commitment of our alumni to advance orthopaedic sports medicine through clinical excellence, education and research.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We appreciate the opportunity to reconnect with our alumni and look forward to seeing the continued impact they make throughout the field.

We're looking forward to reconnecting with our fellowship alumni at the 2026 AOSSM Annual Meeting!If you're a graduate o...
07/08/2026

We're looking forward to reconnecting with our fellowship alumni at the 2026 AOSSM Annual Meeting!

If you're a graduate of SPRI’s clinical fellowship program, we hope you'll join us for our Fellowship Alumni Reception.

It's a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, expand your professional network and celebrate the strength of our fellowship community.

Join us at Vivienne's Bistro, right around the corner from the AOSSM conference at the Sheraton Grand Seattle. On July 10, 2026 at 6:00–8:30 PM PST

See you in Seattle!

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the spirit of discovery, innovation and community that brings us together.As a proud C...
07/04/2026

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the spirit of discovery, innovation and community that brings us together.

As a proud Colorado organization, SPRI is honored to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary while recognizing Colorado's 150th year as the Centennial State.

Together, we reflect on the progress that has shaped our communities and look ahead to the discoveries that will continue advancing sports medicine for generations to come.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy Independence Day.

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