The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Joint Reconstruction Section places particular emphasis on translational research endeavors by studying clinically relevant pathologies prevalent in the community that UAB serves through extensive clinical research. We then translate our clinical findings to the laboratory benchtop to further understand these pathologies on the molecular level with hopes of discovering novel treatments and preventative techniques. Our research infrastructure supports clinical research assistants, a Ph.D. candidate, and an orthopaedic lab located on campus at the Bevill building.