Lifespan Orthopedics Institute
The Most Comprehensive Orthopedic Care in the Region
Research and Clinical Trials at the Lifespan Orthopedics Institute
Learn about our recent research:
- DORSAL Program: A Lifespan and Brown University Program for High Schoolers
- Reverse Soaring Rates of Osteoarthritis
- COBRE for Skeletal Health and Repair
- Cerebral Palsy: Enhancing Functional Recovery
- Predicting Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
- Working Toward Even Better Joint Implants
- Minimum Five-Year Outcomes with Porous Tantalum Acetabular Cup and Augment Construct in Complex Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Pursuing the Promise of Smart Joint Implants
- Women's Lacrosse Focus of Lifespan Bioengineering Researcher
A Breakthrough in Brain Treatments
Qian Chen, PhD and his team have created a miniscule, tube-like vehicle that packs a powerful delivery system to specifically target a disease-causing gene. The new technology holds potential for the future development of treatments for cancer and dementia patients.
Avoiding a Side Effect of ACL Injuries
Braden Fleming, PhD is part of a team researching ways to maintain joint lubrication and prevent cartilage damage after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The team is trying to prevent osteoarthritis, which frequently affects those with ACL injuries.