LEADERS IN ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH
At Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, a commitment to research and innovation is in our DNA. Our physicians are also researchers and educators who view scientific inquiry and exceptional patient care as inextricable, and our academic mission compels us to continue in pursuit of new discovery. MOR specialists are leading recipients of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding and prolific publishers of peer-reviewed articles.
In collaboration of other pioneering experts in their fields, we’re making breakthroughs in minimally invasive surgical approaches, advanced devices like customized implants, patient recovery, and biologics treatments that have the potential to transform patient care.
#2
IN THE NATION
For NIH research funding for hip and knee replacement
19
FACULTY IN TOP 2%
Of orthopedic surgery researchers published and cited in the U.S.
20K+
CITATIONS BY PEER RESEARCHERS
In 2022 alone
29
RESEARCH FACULTY MEMBERS
The most of any Chicago-area university
Rush Orthopedics Journal
The Rush Orthopedics Journal highlights the recent research accomplishments of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center, where all MOR physicians serve as faculty.
WHY MOR?
We’re raising the standard for research, innovation, and patient care.