Orthopedic Tissue Engineers working in musculoskeletal medicine focus on developing innovative biological and synthetic materials to repair, regenerate, or replace damaged bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. By leveraging advances in stem cell science, biomaterials, and molecular engineering, they design therapies that stimulate the body's natural healing processes and restore tissue function. Their research seeks to overcome the limitations of conventional treatments, offering patients improved recovery times and long-lasting solutions.
Collaborating with clinicians, material scientists, and biomedical engineers, these specialists create and test scaffolds, growth factors, and engineered tissues that promote effective regeneration and integration within the body. Their work is critical in advancing personalized regenerative treatments that minimize invasive procedures and enhance patient outcomes. Their innovations help transform regenerative medicine, providing hope for those with complex musculoskeletal injuries. By combining engineering principles with biological insights, they push the boundaries of tissue repair technology. Their continuous efforts contribute to the evolution of therapies that restore mobility and improve quality of life. They also play an integral role in developing biomimetic materials that closely replicate natural tissue properties. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, they accelerate the translation of research into clinical practice. Their dedication to progress drives new possibilities in healing and rehabilitation for patients worldwide.
Title : A data driven approach to prehabilitation and rehabilitation for hip and knee replacement patients
Diana Hodgins, Dynamic Metrics Ltd, United Kingdom
Title : Selective denervation for persistent knee pain after total knee arthroplasty: Long-term outcomes
Shaomin Shi, Medical College of Wisconsin, United States
Title : Stem cell treatment is effective and safe for arthritis of the knee and shoulder and for back and neck pain
Chadwick C Prodromos, Rush University, United States
Title : The effect of OTC N-acetyl-cysteine on cobaltemia and cobalturia from cobalt-chromium orthopedic implants
Stephen S Tower, University of Alaska Anchorage, United States
Title : The etiological diagnosis of torticollis
Ali Al Kaissi, Ilizarov Institute, Austria
Title : Sports medicine pearls of the foot and ankle
Matthew B Werd, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States