Research

Faculty members in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery Research conduct research on a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and diseases.

Some of the focus areas our investigators are researching include:

  • Joint, bone and tendon disorders.
  • Regeneration of bone and cartilage.
  • Arthritis.
  • Biomechanics.
  • Regenerative medicine in reconstruction of skin and tendon defects.
  • Motion analysis.
  • Spine problems.
  • Scoliosis.
  • Amputation and prosthetics.
  • Biological preservation of knee and hip joints.
  • Pediatric spine and growth plate problems.
  • Complex knee trauma.
  • Motocross orthopedic injuries and concussion.
  • Wrist arthritis.
  • Neuromuscular disease.
  • Tissue engineering for spinal conditions.
  • Bacterial and superbug colonization of surgical implants.
  • Limb salvage surgery for bone and soft tissue tumors.
  • Elbow disorders.