About the Non-Profit
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the American Hip Institute Research Foundation is to alleviate human suffering by revolutionizing the treatment of joint pain. The Foundation aims to cure arthritis and joint pain through a multi-pronged approach consisting of early diagnosis, preventative treatment, and curative surgery.
The Problem
Arthritis is a painful and often debilitating condition marked by joint inflammation, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility. In the United States, it affects more than 58 million adults and over 300,000 children. The impact goes far beyond the joints:
- A gateway to opioid use: People with arthritis make up half of all opioid prescriptions in the U.S., playing a significant role in the nation's opioid crisis.
- A barrier to work: Arthritis is a leading cause of work disability nationwide. In fact, 1 in 25 adults are limited in their ability to work because of it.
- A toll on mental health: Chronic pain and limited mobility take a serious emotional toll, 1 in 5 adults with arthritis experience frequent mental distress, and nearly 1 in 3 have a history of depression.
- Arthritis doesn't just hurt. It limits lives, strains mental health, and fuels larger public health challenges. Addressing it is more urgent than ever.
Philosophy
- Joint pain costs lives. We’re here to help save them.
- At AHIRF, we believe that no one should have to live with the pain, limitations, and emotional toll of arthritis. Our philosophy is grounded in a bold, urgent mission: to find a cure for joint pain and arthritis.
- We approach this mission with focus and precision, using the hip joint as a model to unlock solutions that can be applied to all joints. By understanding and addressing one of the body’s most complex and load-bearing joints, we aim to pioneer breakthroughs that transform treatment across the board.
- As leaders in orthopedic and sports medicine research, we are driving innovation in regenerative medicine and curative surgical techniques. Our goal isn’t just to manage symptoms to restore mobility, eliminate pain, and reclaim lives.
- At AHIRF, we're not just advancing science; we're reshaping the future of joint care.
Awards
- The faculty of AHIRF are at the forefront of advancing orthopedic surgery and sports medicine through groundbreaking research. Our team of physician-scientists consistently contribute to the body of evidence that shapes clinical practice, publishing in high-impact journals and presenting at leading national and international conferences. Their commitment to innovation, education, and excellence in research has been recognized with numerous awards and honors.
- In addition to developing new surgical techniques, AHIRF Faculty have been recognized for their dedicated to mentoring the next generation of orthopedic leaders, reinforcing our mission to improve patient outcomes through science, teaching, and collaboration.
American Hip Institute
The American Hip Institute (AHI) is the nation’s first medical center dedicated exclusively to minimally invasive hip treatment. In collaboration with the American Hip Institute Research Foundation, AHI advances hip care through cutting-edge research, education, and surgical innovation. With over 10,000 procedures performed and studied, AHI has pioneered techniques in Hip Arthroscopy and Robotic Hip Replacement, and operates through a network of affiliated surgical facilities to provide top-tier care nationwide.
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