The Steadman Philippon Research Institute is known worldwide for their research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of orthopaedic disorders. Their goal is to solve problems that limit an individual’s ability to maintain an active lifestyle. The research is based on clinical relevance and focus on the the body’s innate healing ability. By harnessing and manipulating this ability, SPRI has developed many advances in surgical techniques. This pioneering research has helped SPRI become a world renowned research center. Being located in Vail, SPRI focuses mainly on skiing injuries. The Steadman Clinic is connected to SPRI and actually implements the devices that SPRI engineers. People travel from all over to receive treatment and surgeries from this partnership.