Research
> Facilities
Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory,
under the direction of Alan S. Litsky, M.D., Sc.D., is located in the Davis
Medical Research Center. The lab is a multi-functional materials testing facility
where a variety of basic and applied biomaterials research is conducted such
as static, fatigue, and viscoelastic materials evaluation, implant stability
testing, bone and ligament strength determinations, and fracture fixation rigidity
testing. Projects include the development and evaluation of a reduced-modulus
bone cement, quantification of the mechanical degradation of bioabsorbable
implants, and implant micromotion measurements.
Orthopaedic Ergonomics Laboratory,
directed by Steve Lavender, PhD, has as its primary goal the improvement of
the physical interaction between workers, their work, and the work environment
through the study of the musculoskeletal system's response to work activities.
The focus of the work conducted in this laboratory is studying the body's biomechanical
response to a variety of occupational tasks, potential workplace interventions,
and the development of models predictive of back injury development and recovery.
Sports Biomechanics Laboratory
The Ohio State Sports Biomechanics Laboratory is a state-of-the-art research facility for developing, validating, and advancing the most cutting-edge injury prevention and performance enhancement programs by simulating real-life sports environments.
Orthopedic Molecular Medicine Suite and Applied Research
Laboratory, directed by Dr. Alicia Bertone, is on the 3rd floor
of the Veterinary Academic Medical Building directly adjacent to Goss Laboratories
and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Microvascular Skills Laboratory is located in
Riverside Methodist Hospital and provides the residents (and attending staff)
with access to anatomic models, cadavers, and animal models for surgical practice.
The lab is equipped with anatomic models and simulators for learning arthroscopy,
fresh frozen cadaver specimens for practicing new surgical techniques, and
an operating microscope for practicing vascular repairs on animal vessels.
