POSNA Research

Research is critical to the mission of POSNA which is "to improve the care of children with musculoskeletal disorders through education, research, and advocacy." Important ways POSNA fulfills this research mission are through the Scientific Sessions at the POSNA annual meetings, through POSNA grants and awards, and through the POSNA research mentorship program.

POSNA annual meeting Scientific Sessions provide a forum for presenting original research in pediatric orthopaedics. Peer feedback at these meetings and collaboration among investigators at different institutions foster new lines of inquiry and ideas for improving evidence.

POSNA, with the help of foundation partners, supports member research by providing grants and awards each year to leading researchers in the field of pediatric orthopaedics. These grants and awards are available to help offset the cost of educational or research endeavors in pediatric orthopaedics and are open to broad areas of research.

The POSNA mentorship program partners novice and veteran investigators to provide guidance and mentorship in pediatric orthopaedic research in a variety of research types and practice settings.

POSNA Consensus-Based Clinical Research Agenda

After three rounds of consensus-driven review and voting, 16 questions were selected.

In 2024, the POSNA Research Council developed a Consensus-Based Research Agenda. This initiative aimed to identify the most clinically relevant and impactful questions to guide future research and funding in the field of pediatric orthopaedics. The process began in January 2024, with an open invitation to all POSNA members. After three rounds of consensus-driven review and voting, 16 questions were selected based on their clinical relevance, feasibility, and the strength of support across subspecialties. Orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and funding stakeholders are encouraged to use this agenda as a strategic guide to prioritize investigations and foster collaboration to advance pediatric orthopaedic care.

Research Agenda Results

Current Research Award Winners


View All Past Winners: Research Papers | Research Grants