The Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE) was established in 1999 to provide patients with world-class orthopaedic care through research and education. Located in Tampa, Florida, FORE’s efforts to aid in the quest for orthopaedic excellence are accomplished by focusing on clinical and biomechanical research, surgical training and continuing medical education (CME). These areas are integral for improving the diagnosis, treatment and care of all patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Read More

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We are committed to improving the quality of healthcare through research and education.

Recent News

FORE Research Studies Presented at AAOS

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  • February 24, 2012
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) held their annual meeting on February 7-11, 2012. This year 7 original research studies conducted at FORE were presented during the five day event in San Francisco, CA. The papers “Clinical Outco...

Derek Pupello awarded Top 50 Entrepreneurs in Tampa

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  • February 22, 2012
Business Leader® recognized the Top 50 Entrepreneurs in Tampa February 21, 2012 at an event held at the Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club. Over 3,500 business professionals in the Tampa area were nominated by local business leaders for the Top 5...

FORE Exhibiting at NASS Booth #2445

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  • November 1, 2011
FORE will be exhibiting at this year’s North American Spine Society’s (NASS) 26th Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. We will be located at Booth #2445. Please come visit our booth for detailed information about our Foundation and available discounts o...

FORE Presenting Spine Research at NASS

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  • October 31, 2011
The North American Spine Society (NASS) will hold their 26th annual meeting on November 2 – 4th, 2011, in Chicago, IL.  Two spine studies conducted at The Phillip Spiegel Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at FORE were accepted for presentation as pa...

FORE Names John Polikandriotis, PhD, MBA Clinical Research Director

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  • September 21, 2011
The Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE), has named John Polikandriotis as its new Clinical Research Director. “The addition of John to our management team will strengthen our ability to conduct clinical research that will lead...

Abstract Presentation at 2011 Orthopaedic Trauma Association

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  • May 13, 2011
An abstract for a biomechanical study on patellar fracture fixation conducted at FORE has been accepted for presentation at the 27th Annual Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Meeting on October 12 – 15, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The abstr...

Michele Pliner to Present at ACRP Global Conference

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  • April 27, 2011
Founded in 1976, Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is a “global association comprised of more than 18,000 individuals in over 60 countries dedicated to clinical research and development”. The ACRP 2011 Global Conference and Exh...

FORE Receives Three Fellowship Grants

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  • April 25, 2011
FORE has received 3 fellowship grants from OMeGA Medical Grants Association to support fellowship education for the 2011-2013 academic years. Grants were offered to 32% of fellowship programs requesting grants, so FORE is excited to announce that ...