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The Orthopaedic Research Center at Colorado State University is known worldwide for joint problem prevention and healing research in the horse with some recently expanded work in human athletes. A dedicated group of senior scientists, graduate and post-doctoral students continue to answer critical questions about orthopaedic health in horses and humans.
 

ORC News

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  • sheep in space, NASA, McIlwraith, ORC, Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory
    Sheep Aid in NASA's Mission to Mars
    ​CSU's Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, NASA, and a herd of sheep have teamed up to make human space travel safer with the help of a $1.5 million grant. NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars by 2030.​
  • orthopaedic research center, dr. c wayne mcilwraith, research, equine, horse racing
    ORC Developing new Joint-Repair Approaches to Help Equine Athletes.
    CVMBS' renowned Orthopaedic Research Center is developing new joint-repair approaches to help equine athletes—and human athletes—get back in competition. Read about how center founder, Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, and his colleagues are focusing on biologic therapies as treatment and rehabilitation options, and how these methods hold potential for both horses and humans.
  • c. wayne mcilwraith, ORC, orthopaedic research center, award
    CSU Pioneer is First Veterinarian Honored by Orthopaedic Research Society
    ​Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, University Distinguished Professor and founding director of the CSU Orthopaedic Research Center, recently became the first veterinarian honored with a prestigious career award from the Orthopaedic Research Society.​​
  • horse sense, orthopaedic research center
    Horse Sense Documentary
    Horse Sense is a short documentary narrated by Gov. John Hickenlooper that peeks inside the equine programs at CSU. Watch the film to learn about the world-class equine services through the experiences of clients, faculty, staff, and students, and through the beauty and grace of the horses for which they care. Listen to the song "The Horse," performed by Nashville recording artist Pete Martinez.​
 

 The ORC: Helping Horses and Humans

 
 

 The Orthopaedic Research Center: Right on Track

 
 

 Watch "Horse Sense"

 
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Resarch horse with inertial measurement system

Arthros

Read about research updates and other news in Arthros, the annual ORC newsletter.

Equine sports medicine researchers with horse

Equine Sports Medicine Service

​ORC faculty in collaboration with the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital have developed an ambulatory Equine Sports Medicine service, targeting equine athletes throughout Colorado, and beyond.
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Contact Us:
​​1678 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, Colorado 80532-1678

Phone:
​​(970) 297-4165

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​(970) 297-4138

​​cvmbs-orc@colostate.edu