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“ We’re developing a
system that would enable
physicians to make a quick
and reliable analysis of a
patient’s fracture risk.”
ORS member
Ara Nazarian, DrSc
Calculating fracture risk
Ara Nazarian, DrSc, co-principal
investigator Brian Snyder, MD, PhD, and
their colleagues are using the principles of
beam theory—a calculation that factors
in both geometric and material properties to
determine rigidity—to design a computerized
tomography (CT)-based rigidity analysis that
can determine the risk of fractures in bones
with metastasized lesions.
An OREF Prospective Clinical Research
Grant gave Dr. Nazarian and his colleagues
the funding they needed to conduct a
multicenter study assessing the utility of
the CT-based rigidity analysis. Read more at
www.oref.org/AraNazarian.
Dr. Nazarian (left) and research assistant Shohreh Behrouzi
Photo courtesy of Mr. Ohan Manoukian
Every gift makes a difference
Since 1955, ORS and OREF have worked together to
expand funding for clinically relevant research and
increase opportunities for new investigators. Now,
the two organizations have collaborated to create
the ORS/OREF Resident Research Grant and Post-
Doctoral Fellowship Grant Fund.
Gifts to this fund:
• Enable post-doctoral ORS members to devote
their time and resources to research that may one
day translate into innovative new treatments and
therapies.
• Assist ORS resident members who are exploring
careers in research.
• Support ORS and OREF missions to advance
orthopaedic research.
Make your gift today at www.oref.org/orsgrant.
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Edward F. Hoover, VP, Development
(847) 430-5105 I hoover@oref.org
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