Publications

Publications

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Acetabular Liners

This biomechanics paper uses finite element analysis and pressure-sensitive film to compare stress levels in conventional and highly crosslinked polyethylene acetabular liners. The study found that highly crosslinked material consistently results in lower stresses, even with large femoral heads and thin liners, challenging previous assumptions about implant design.

Effects of Fusion Mass Density and Fusion Location on the Strength of a Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Shelly, Cassi Elizabeth

This biomechanical thesis uses finite element models to analyze how the density and placement of a fusion mass affect the strength of a lumbar spinal fusion. The research concludes that higher fusion density and a central-posterior location lead to a stronger construct, highlighting the importance of these factors for surgical outcomes.

Development and Validation of a Knee-thigh-hip LSDYNA Model of a 50th percentile Male

C. Silvestri

This work develops and validates a detailed finite element model of the knee-thigh-hip complex, including bones, ligaments, and muscles, to study injury biomechanics in frontal car crashes. Through simulations across varied occupant positions, it identifies how joint loading patterns and fracture mechanisms change with posture. The findings offer guidance for refining injury criteria and improving automotive safety designs.

Evaluating the Anterior Stability Provided by the Glenohumeral Capsule: A Finite Element Approach

Nicholas Joseph Drury

This biomechanical study uses subject-specific finite element models to identify standardized joint positions for clinical examinations of shoulder instability. The goal is to improve the accuracy of diagnosing capsular pathology, which has been linked to poor surgical outcomes.

GLENOHUMERAL CAPSULE SHOULD BE EVALUATED AS A SHEET OF FIBROUS TISSUE: A STUDY IN FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY

Susan Marie Moore

This paper presents a biomechanical and anatomical study of the glenohumeral capsule, revealing it as a continuous fibrous sheet rather than discrete ligaments. The findings show how regional fiber arrangements and tensile properties contribute to joint stability, guiding improved diagnostic and surgical strategies in shoulder biomechanics.