Check out this recent #teamtendon publication in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research!
Varun Arvind and colleagues from Columbia University compared different mouse models of Achilles tendon injury repair. Check out the paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The orange line signifies the mean friction of the MTL group, and the green line signifies the mean friction of the Saline group.
Ahmadreza Nezameslami & coauthors investigated the friction characteristics of a manufactured tendon lubricant, providing information about a potential future human treatment for preventing tendon adhesion after tendon surgery: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Systemic ciprofloxacin treatment results in altered ECM transcriptome in tail tendons and histological changes in patellar tendon ECM. (A) Normalized transcripts of ECM-related genes from RNA sequencing data. Sorted by anabolic (fibrillar and proteoglycan) and catabolic genes. (B) Representative images of H&E staining of control (left) and ciprofloxacin-treated (right) patellar tendon midsubstance region. (C) Quantification of cell morphology as calculated by percentage of elongated cells to total cells. (D) Analysis of collagen fiber crimp as calculated by total fiber length following the curves of the fiber divided by end-to-end length. (E) Representative images of Picrosirius red (PSR) staining under polarized light of control (left) and ciprofloxacin-treated (right) patellar tendon midsubstance region. (F) Quantification of collagen fiber thickness, calculated by separating the colors from PSR images, with red being thickest fiber and green being thinnest. Bars indicate average Β± standard deviation. (G) Quantification of collagen area density. (H) Representative images of Alcian blue staining of control (left) and ciprofloxacin-treated (right) patellar tendon midsubstance region. (I) Quantification of proteoglycan density from Alcian blue images. (J) Sulphated GAG content quantified from DMMB assay. Scale bars are 200βΞΌm. Violin plots show the distribution of the data with the median, first and third quartiles highlighted. Each dot represents an average from 5 to 10 histological sections, nβ=β2β4 mice. Statistical analysis done with unpaired t-test. p-values and Cohen's d estimated effect size are displayed.
Nicole A. Chittim & coauthors showed that ciprofloxacin treatment in mice causes structural & biological phenotypes commonly associated with fluoroquinolone-induced tendinopathy: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Study design. A total of 110 mice were randomly divided into 5 groups. Animals were sacrificed at 3 and 6 weeks postoperatively for histological and biomechanical analysis.
Mechanical stress promotes tendon healing, but the optimal exercise protocol for rotator cuff healing is unknown. Haruna Misuo & coauthors examined the impact of postoperative exercise timing on tendon healing & muscle degeneration after rotator cuff tear: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Applications are now open for the ORS Young Investigator Initiative (YII), Oct 23β25, 2026. This grant mentoring & career development program supports investigators in #mskresearch in building stronger proposals to secure funding. Learn more and apply now: https://www.ors.org/bmus-yii/
Wear your white sneakers on Sunday, March 29 at #ORS2026.
In recognition of the @asbmr.bsky.social White Sneakers Campaign, show your support for #orthopaedic health, because stronger movement builds stronger futures. https://www.ors.org/2026annualmeeting/
New to ORS? π Join our virtual New Member Orientation on Feb 4, 12β1 PM CT to dive into member benefits, networking opportunities, and more! Hear from a current member on ORSβs impact & join the live Q&A. Register: https://ors.memberclicks.net/nmo020426
β° 2 days left to take advantage of Early Bird rates for #ORS2026 - Ending Fri, Jan 30 at 11:59 PM CT. Driven by collaboration, the #orthopaedic community comes together March 27β31 in Charlotte, NC. Don't miss out! Register: https://www.ors.org/register2026/
Apply for CSCDP 2026! Take the next step as a clinician-scholar. Join the ORS Clinician Scholar Career Development Program, Oct 1β3 in Rosemont, IL, a highly competitive workshop for future surgeon-scientists. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3S2lBqh
Check out this special edition #teamtendon publication in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research by Michael DiStefano and colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania: doi.org/10.1002/jor....
Head over to our LinkedIn for more information about this paper: www.linkedin.com/posts/ors-te...
π¨ A great opportunity for ORS Trainee Members to showcase your goals and postdoc interests! Applications due THIS FRIDAY, Jan 16, for the #ORS2026 Postdoctoral Fellow Match Poster Session. Apply now: https://www.ors.org/2026futurepostersessions/
Voting Now Open! ORS members, itβs time to cast your vote for the open seats on the ORS Board of Directors. Help shape the future of our society by selecting one candidate for each available position. View candidate photos and bios & submit by Jan 27: https://ors.memberclicks.net/ballot26#
Have you joined #teamtendon on LinkedIn? Head over to the ORS Tendon Section page for more updates on the latest tendon research and news approaching the #ORS2026 Annual Meeting! www.linkedin.com/showcase/ors...
Join us tomorrow, Nov 19, for The Power of Patient Stories with MLB pitcher Joe Musgrove sharing his surgery & rehab journey. Learn how patient narratives uncover unmet #MSK needs and guide more human-centered research and innovation. Register here: https://bit.ly/482l1lx
Now Open! The 6th Annual Future Faculty Poster Session at #ORS2026 is accepting applications from post-docs, residents, and fellows preparing for their first faculty positions. Applications due Dec 5. Learn more and apply now: https://www.ors.org/2026futurepostersessions/
π¨ Due Today! Submit your late-breaking abstracts by Nov 10! Share your research at #ORS2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, Mar 27β31, connecting with #orthopaedics researchers at all career stages. Submit now: https://www.ors.org/2026latebreakingabstracts/
π¨π¨π¨ Submissions are due TODAY for late breaking abstracts for the Orthopaedic Research Society 2026 annual meeting. Submit your abstracts here to join us Mar 27β31 in Charlotte, NC: www.ors.org/2026abstracts/
Help guide the future of ORS!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 ORS Board of Directors. Take your membership to the next level and help shape the future of #orthopaedic research. Submit by Nov 14. πhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026orsboard
π’ Calling Early Career Members β Receive support to attend #ORS2026!
Applications are now open for the ON Foundation / ORS Education Grants. Get $500 to help attend the ORS Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC, March 27β31, 2026. Apply by November 28: https://t.co/Aj0kOyRsZE
π¨π¨π¨REMINDERπ¨π¨π¨ Late breaking abstracts for the Orthopaedic Research Society 2026 annual meeting are due November 10th. Submit your abstracts here to join us Mar 27β31 in Charlotte, NC: www.ors.org/2026abstracts/
Articles due December 31, 2025 for the Special @jorthopres.bsky.social Issue on #tendonresearch, building on the 2024 ORS Tendon Conference at Mayo Clinic. Contribute to a key resource for #orthoresearchers. Submit here: ors.memberclicks.net/jorsubmit#/.
Reminder to register now for next week's #WebinarWednesday on Sept 24, 12 PM CST, A Tendon-cy to Heal: Regenerating Tendons & Ligaments in Zebrafish.π ors.memberclicks.net/ten092425web#/
π Nominations Due Sept 30 for the ORS Fellows Class of 2026! Recognize an ORS member, or yourself, for outstanding service, leadership, & contributions to #mskresearch. Recipients to be honored at the #ORS2026 Annual Meeting. View eligibility and submit: https://www.ors.org/ors-fellows/
π¨ Nominations due this Friday, Sept 12, for the ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award. This award honors an individual who has contributed to the field of #orthopaedic research, to the ORS, and OREF through outstanding scientific achievements. Nominate today: https://t.co/REwz5gVM56
Register now for an ORS Tendon Section #WebinarWednesday on Sept 24, 12 PM CST, A Tendon-cy to Heal: Regenerating Tendons & Ligaments in Zebrafish. Hear from Thomas Schilling, Jenna Galloway & Joanna Smeeton on the latest #tendon & ligament regeneration. π ors.memberclicks.net/ten092425web#/
Join us Sept 10 at 12 PM CST for #WebinarWednesday with the ORS Preclinical Models Section. Learn how large & small animal models advance #tendonresearch and why choosing the right model depends on your research question. Free for ORS members. Register here: https://t.co/TcbSCLEWOo
Applications due August 25 for the ORS/ @OREFtoday Travel Grants in Orthopaedic Research Translation! Up to 14 early-career #clinician scientists will receive $500 to attend #ORS2026. Apply here: https://www.ors.org/travel-grants/
π¨π¨π¨REMINDERπ¨π¨π¨ Abstracts for the Orthopaedic Research Society 2026 annual meeting are due August 25th. Submit your abstracts here to join us Mar 27β31 in Charlotte, NC: www.ors.org/2026abstracts/ #teamtendon #orthopaedics
π¨ Final Reminder: Applications due Aug 25 for the ORS/RJOS Young Female Investigator Grant! Includes a 1k travel stipend from @RJOSociety & free registration to the 2026 RJOS and ORS Annual Meetings. Open to early-career female #orthopaedic researchers: https://bit.ly/3qOTbYu
