Dr. Robert Salter

Dr. R.B. Salter has dedicated his life to fundamental and clinical studies of bone and joint disease. These studies have led to new understandings of cartilage degeneration, epiphyseal necrosis, deformities of bone and dysplasias of joints in relation to numerous musculoskeletal disorders. Particularly, he has added to knowledge of congenital dislocation of the hip in children. On the basis of his research he has designed a safer treatment for young children and a new operation, innominate osteotomy for older children. These treatment modalities, based on sound understanding of pathophysiology, are now widely accepted. His present research continues to illustrate his ability to discard conventional in the pursuit of the more effective. He is testing the hypothesis that damaged cartilage repairs more effectively under conditions of continuous motion rather than at rest.