2015 - 2016 Awarded Projects
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Basic Science
Aaron Fields, PhD
"Enhancing endplate permeability to treat or prevent intervertebral disc degeneration"
Synopsis // Presentation
Biomechanics
Vijay Goel, PhD
"Alternations in segmental stability with differing lumbar inter body cages– year II - Continuation Request"
Synopsis // Presentation
Shane Burch, MD
Assessment of spinal balance and range of motion using the Kinect motion analysis system""
Edward Nyman,Jr., PhD
"Development of a computational “worst case” device performance tool for use in evaluating orthopaedic implant device design envelopes: ACL graft pilot"
Synopsis // Presentation
Vijay Goel, PhD
"Sacroiliac joint fusion minimally affects adjacent lumbar segment motion: A Finite Element study"
Synopsis // Presentation
Vijay Goel, PhD
"Tapered reduction of cement volume in the proximal vertebrae adjacent tothe fused segment may translate into a decreased rate of Posterior JunctionalKyphosis – PJK (Continuation – effect of cyclic loads)"
Synopsis // Presentation
Baron Lonner, MD and Vijay Goel, PhD
"TP trajectory technique for thoracic pedicle screw placement improving accuracy and reproducibility"
Synopsis // Presentation
Clinical Outcomes
Sigurd Berven, MD
"The effect of educating patients and their support group about the value of mobility"
Synopsis // Q1 Pres // Q2 Pres
Novel Devices/ Materials
Meir Marmor, MD
"Development of Novel Impedance Sensor to Monitor Fracture Healing"