Marc J. Philippon, MD, FAAOS, Receives OREF Clinical Research Award for Validating and Advancing Hip Arthroscopy
Marc J. Philippon, MD, FAAOS, was honored with the 2023 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award, which recognizes outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease or injury.
As managing partner of the Steadman Clinic and chair of Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) in Vail, Colorado, Dr. Philippon built and leads a research team and laboratory facilities to support a long-standing, multifaceted approach to research in the field of hip disorders, sports medicine and hip arthroscopy. For over 25 years, Dr. Philippon and his team of investigators have validated and advanced hip arthroscopy and developed techniques, such as labral repair and reconstruction, and orthobiologic approaches to attain the best possible outcomes. As a result, he has helped treat painful joint injuries in countless patients, including nearly 1,000 professional and Olympic athletes, many of whom have gone on to achieve significant accomplishments in their sport following treatment.
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