http://marcphilippon.blogspot.com/ Dr. Philippon consistently publishes hip-related articles that appear in scientific journals and medical publications. He highly values patient and public education on the topic of orthopedic health and frequently lectures on surgeries and rehabilitation techniques on his favorite topic: the hip.

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Marc Philippon, MD
Dr. Marc Philippon, is recognized worldwide for his work as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine/hip
disorders, and for his pioneering work in hip arthroscopy. He is a Managing Partner at The Steadman Clinic in Vail,
Colorado, and is the Director of Hip Research at The Steadman Philippon Research Institute, a global leader in
orthopedic research. Dr. Philippon joined The Steadman Clinic in 2005 after serving various successful tenures at
hospitals in Pennsylvania and Florida.
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The Steadman Philippon Research Institute was the host for this worldwide
symposium
VAIL, CO. (April 3, 2012) —The 7th Annual Vail Hip Arthroscopy Symposium took place
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March 15-17 at the Vail Cascade Resort in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Marc Philippon,
orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine/hip disorders with the Steadman WEBSITE: DR.
Clinic in Vail, and board member at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, served MARC PHILIPPON
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as the course chairman. More than 200 orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals
from the U.S., China, and around the globe, along with faculty from five different CONTACT: DR.
countries, gathered for the conference to hear lectures from world leaders in MARC PHILIPPON
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hip arthroscopy and to learn the latest techniques associated with arthroscopic hip
surgery. Dr. Marc Philippon
is an orthopedic hip
Keynote speakers during the event included Dr. Richard Villar from London, who surgeon and
managing partner at
presented on the history of hip arthroscopy, and Dr. Richard Steadman from Vail who
the world-renowned
discussed the development and validation of the microfracture technique. Although Dr. Steadman Clinic
Steadman initially developed the microfracture technique for the knee, it is now being located in Vail, CO.
performed in the elbow, shoulder, foot, ankle, and hip joints. Dr Martin Beck of Dr. Philippon
specializes in hip
Switzerland gave a keynote lecture on the history of femoroacetabular impingement in
disorders and sports
the hip. medicine. Some of
his specialties
Dr. Philippon and faculty members gave over 40 presentations during the two-day include arthroscopic
meeting. At the top of the agenda were presentations on selecting which patients would hip surgery,
osteoarthritis of the
benefit best from hip arthroscopy. In addition, Dr. Philippon, who is a pioneer in
hip, joint
arthroscopic hip surgery, addressed the group on surgical techniques for treating labral preservation, hip
tears, impingement, and labral reconstruction. He provided information on patient impingement, sports
outcomes and highlighted how the advancement of arthroscopy is creating positive trauma and much
results in athletes who sustain serious hip injuries. Karen Briggs, Director of more. He is known
worldwide for
Clinical Research at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, presented the Vail Hip
performing joint
Score—a system of measuring patient outcomes following arthroscopic hip surgery. preservation
Many other topics, including new techniques for complicated injuries in the hip such as techniques to treat
hip dislocation, and injuries to the tendons surrounding the hip, were discussed. painful joint injuries
in professional
athletes such as
Representatives from Smith & Nephew, a global medical technology company
PGA golfers, NFL,
dedicated to helping improve people's lives through advanced products developed for NBA, MLB and NHL
orthopaedic surgery, wound management and sports medicine, were on-hand to players. He is
participate in the event. currently a
consultant to the
NHL Players
“At Smith & Nephew, we have a strong surgeon training heritage and focus. A
Association.
cornerstone of this focus has been the opportunity to work with world-renowned
surgeons such as Dr. Philippon, and leading institutions such as Steadman Philippon Dr. Philippon is
noted as one of the
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Research Institute to provide surgeons with state-of-the-art training, tools and best orthopedic hip
techniques needed to support their continued learning,” said John Mahoney, Group surgeons in the
world. He publishes
Director of Medical Education for Smith & Nephew.
hip-related articles
that appear in
“If surgeons are to meet the demands created by new standards and technologies such scientific journals
as those used in hip arthroscopy, their professional development must be ongoing and and medical
substantive. That is what makes this hip course so valuable for the participants from publications. He
also lectures and
around the world who came to the Institute to learn the latest techniques and concepts
educates on
in treatment of hip pathologies,” Mahoney continued. surgeries and
rehabilitation
According to Dr. Philippon, “Science continues to progress and the results of these techniques related
studies greatly impact how we repair serious and degenerative hip related injuries. The to the hip. Dr.
Philippon’s
insights gained from the meeting will continue to lead us into new areas of research
cutting-edge
initiatives as we strive to continue to find new techniques that will ultimately improve research and
patient outcomes.” techniques for hip
injuries has helped
The Institute is dedicated to the education and research to improve patient care and with the worldwide
recognition of the
keep people active. For more information on orthopedic research studies, please
Steadman Philippon
visit http://www.sprivail.org. Research Institute.
About The Steadman Philippon Research Institute View my complete
profile
The Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) is dedicated to keeping people of all
ages physically active through orthopaedic research and education in arthritis, healing,
rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Founded in 1988 by orthopaedic surgeon Dr.
Richard Steadman as the Steadman Sports Medicine Foundation, the 501(c)(3)
charitable organization has influenced the practice of orthopedics throughout the world.
Based in Vail, Colorado, it has become one of the most published organizations in
sports medicine research and education.
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