The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons awarded a total of $98,500 through its 2025 Board of Specialty Societies Research Support Fund.
Two investigators will receive funding for research focused on improving musculoskeletal care. Kenneth Urish, MD, PhD, of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society, was awarded $90,000 for a project titled “Chronic Suppression of Prosthetic Joint Infection Using Bacteriophage Treatment,” according to a Jan. 27 news release from the AAOS.
Neil Sheth, MD, of The Hip Society, will receive $8,500 for a study titled “Improved Iliac Exposure and Abductor Function with an Extended Posterior Approach (Adelaide Approach) for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.”
Funds will be distributed by AAOS, with sponsoring organizations contributing additional support.
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