Since 1955, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) has funded research and educational programs designed to build a scientific base for all of orthopaedics, helping everyone move through more of life. With the help of physician, private and corporate supporters, OREF has funded more than $132 million in research and educational grants and awards, improving patient outcomes around the world.
2013 Grant Recipients

Join us at the center of orthopaedics
Partner with OREF to advance your strategic objectives through: 

• Productive and ethical relationships with established orthopaedic surgeons, academicians and investigators, as well as the next generation of orthopaedists — medical students, residents and candidates — as they develop skills and treatment perspectives.
• Access to thought leaders and emerging conversations on critical clinical issues.
• Stronger relationships with more than 40 partnering orthopaedic organizations.
• Support of clinically relevant, peer-reviewed research and targeted educational initiatives while complying with best business practices, including AdvaMed Guidelines and PhRMA Code.

OREF thanks its Corporate Associates
The following companies have demonstrated vision, commitment, and vigorous support of OREF’s 56-year track record of finding answers and improving lives through research and education.  For more information about Corporate Associate recognition and other benefits of partnering with OREF, please visit the Corporate Benefits page.

LEADING THE WAY...
2012 OREF Corporate Associates* 

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$1 Million to $1,999,999

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$500,000 to $999,999

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$200,000 to $499,999

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$100,000 to $199,999

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$50,000 to $99,999

Lilly USA, LLC

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$10,000 to $49,999

Baxter Healthcare Corporation Current Concepts in Joint Replacement® Exactech, Inc. Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma Integra Foundation KCI MAKO Surgical Corp. Orthofix, Inc. Purdue Pharma, LP Smith & Nephew, Inc. United Health Foundation

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$2,500 to $9,999

3M Healthcare Acumed Advanced Biologics Amniox Medical Arthrex, Inc. Endo Health Solutions Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Flexion Therapeutics Kinamed, Inc. Maine Orthopaedic Reveiw Course Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Sawbones/Pacific Research Labs Symmetry Medical, Inc. Tornier OrthoHelix