Ephraim Gildor is a former patient of Peter J. Millett, MD, an orthopedic surgeon partner with The Steadman Clinic in Vail. Following a successful shoulder separation surgery, Mr. Gildor committed to support Dr. Millett’s research at the Institute.
As a result of the grant, Dr. Millett and his colleagues will begin or continue studies involving shoulder joint preservation, joint reconstruction, nerve damage, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff repair and management of cartilage injuries in the shoulder.
Read the release about the grant for shoulder research.
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