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Biomechanics Laboratory

Current Projects Research in the Biomechanics lab can be loosely organized into three categories.  Naturally, many projects tend encompass aspects from more than one area. Functional Anatomy and Measurement Includes studies of joint mechanics and physiologic systems and evaluation of surgical techniques and practices. Projects include comparative anatomy using human cadaver specimens, direct measurements of orthopaedic patients, motion analysis of joint systems in cadaver specimens and in vivo. Examples: Ankle Torque Range of Motion Photoelastic Stress Analysis and Cementless Hip Stems  Muscle-Tendon Pathway Definitions  Biomechanics and Mechanical Testing Biomechanics testing involves all forms of mechanical testing of physiologic systems (soft tissue, bone, tendons, cartilaginous structures, muscle systems) and the prosthetic and/or implant devices that enhance, correct, or rehabilitate these systems. Examples: Muscle Mechanics of the Knee Cervical Spine Stability Lumbar Spine Torsional Stability Torsional Injury and Disc Degeneration   Computer Simulation, Animation, and Image Analysis Projects combine the multidisciplinary studies of computer simulation, image analysis, animation and mathematical modeling. By combining the mechanical testing of joint systems with the dynamics of motion analysis and the power of computer reconstruction, we develop detailed, high resolution accurate, 3-D simulations of kinematic structures and their movement. Examples: Computer Graphic Simulation of the Extremities Motion Analysis of the Upper Limb Wrist Mechanics and Simulation  Piso-triquetral Joint Mechanics