Wade O. Brinker Research Award

A research award offered by the Veterinary Orthopedic Society supporting orthopedic research.

Geographic Scope: International

Recent Winners (2025): Karl Hoenecke (University of Pennsylvania) – "Biomechanical comparison of interfragmentary compression and torsional strength of cortical lag screws at different angles of fixation"; Rosa Rodrigo (Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty - CVETS) – "Three-dimensional printed patient-specific drill guide vs. Universal Aiming Device vs. Free-hand technique for humeral transcondylar drilling: A comparative analysis of accuracy"

Recent Winners (2024): Sarah Ciamillo – "In Vitro Biomechanical Testing of Three Fracture Fixation Methods for Transverse Mid-body Proximal Sesamoid Bone Fractures in the Horse"; Abigail Blanton – "Ex vivo evaluation of a novel staple and bone-screw-fastener implant as a method of distal tarsus arthrodesis"