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The Orthopaedic Research Center at Colorado State University was founded by renowned equine arthroscopic surgeon Dr. C. Wayne McIlwraith and 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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  • 16th Annual Annual CSU Stallion Auction
    16th Annual CSU Stallion Auction
    ​The Annual Stallion Auction to benefit equine research at CSU will be held Jan. 7-10, 2015.​ When you purchase a breeding, you are helping to improve horse health and benefit the outstanding equine research programs at CSU’s Orthopaedic Research Center and the Equine Reproduction Laboratory.
  • 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.​
  • ORC 2-year report
    Read Our Current Two-Year Report
    ​​We recently published our 2012-2013 two-year report. Read about current ORC research, strategic plans, and our vision for the future.
  • 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.
  • 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.​​
 

 The ORC: Helping Horses and Humans

 
 

 The Orthopaedic Research Center: Right on Track

 
 

 Open Positions

 
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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