Presenters: Michael Bottlang, PhD and Stan Tsai, MS

Biomechanics Laboratory, Legacy Health System

Biomechanical research can requires a close collaboration between orthopedic surgeons and engineering scientists. Based on a surgeons description of a persistent clinical challenge (e.g., bone plates that do not fit, become loose, or delay healing), biomechanical engineer simulate the clinical challenge in simplified laboratory tests. Test results can lead to novel products that can overcome the clinical challenge. This presentation will share two examples on how our research led to new treatment methods that are used today in patient care.