Welcome To The Orthopaedic Reasearch Foundation of The Carolinas Some of the most significant medical contributions in the field of musculoskeletal science today have been made by physicians from The Steadman Hawkins Clinic. Known for many years as world leaders in research, innovation and technology, they now have a significant presence in the southeast -- the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. To continue to build upon years of research and innovation, the Orthopaedic Research Foundation of the Carolinas has been established. Its is dedicated to funding and supporting the ongoing research, medical advances and commitment to orthopaedic excellence that built Steadman Hawkins’ world- renown reputation in orthopaedic medicine. The greatest impact of medical advances in orthopaedic medicine is upon quality of life – offering hope for healthy activity and mobility throughout a lifetime. It means a future where wellness, treatment and prevention enable an individual to walk, swim or play golf both now and through the golden years of life.