About the Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
Our laboratory specializes in the tissue engineering and biomechanics of orthopedic soft tissues including:
- Ligaments and Tendons
- Menisci
- Joint surfaces
- Intervertebral Disc
Our current projects include:
- Protective treatments to allow for ionizing radiation sterilization of musculoskeletal soft tissue allografts
- Development of a hybrid polymer fiber / collagen sponge for meniscus tissue engineering
- Development of a hybrid scaffold for intervertebral disc tissue engineering
- Understanding of meniscal root mechanics and testing of various fixation methods
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