Department: Orthopaedic Surgery

Professor Andriacchi's research focuses on the biomechanics of human locomotion and applications to medical devices, sports injury, osteoarthritis, the anterior cruciate ligament and low cost prosthetic limbs

Applications of computer graphics to medical imaging, with emphasis on diagnosis of bowel pathology using virtual colonoscopy. Dynamic joint imaging with open Magnetic Resonance Imaging system.

Dr. Bellino also serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery with specialty interest in hip and pelvis reconstruction. His areas of clinical expertise include: pelvis and acetabulum fractures, periarticular and long bone fractures, malunions and nonunions, hip arthritis, hip dysplasia, and femoro-acetabular impingement. His research interests focus on anatomy and biomechanics of the hip and pelvis as well as surgical treatments for disorders of the hip.

Dr. Bishop specializes in treating fractures of the upper extremity, lower extremity, pelvis and acetabulum as well as the management of post-traumatic problems including malunion, nonunion and infection. He received his undergraduate and medical school degrees from Harvard University and went on to complete the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. He pursued his subspecialty training in Orthopaedic Traumatology at the world-renowned Harborview Medical Center in Seattle,..

Dr. Carragee's research interests lie in outcomes assessment of surgical and rehabilitative treatment for cervical and lumbar intervertebral disk herniation; diagnosis and treatment of spine infections, instrumentation of the degenerative spine and spinal deformities and low back pain syndromes, pain and pain management.

My role in research is to apply novel advances in tissue engineering and microsurgery to the clinical problems of hand trauma, peripheral nerve injuries, and congenital hand problems. I am interested in developing new tissues and techniques that will allow optimal reconstruction of form and function to those patients requiring reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Cheng's research interests lie in the biologic enhancement of spinal fusions, molecular techniques of intervertebral disc regeneration, and techniques of spinal instrumentation. For more information, please go to http://www.ivanchengmd.com.

Clinical outcomes following complex reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow, Bone mineral density in the shoulder, 3D kinematics of the shoulder girdle after arthroplasty

I am a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, subspecializing in Disorders of the Foot and Ankle. My clinic offers diagnosis and treatment of pain, deformity, and acute injuries of the foot and ankle. My research interests include: rupture and tendinitis of the Achilles tendon, osteochondral defects of the talus, Total Ankle Arthroplasty, arthrodesis (fusion) of the foot and ankle, pain following operations of the foot and ankle, open fractures treated with operations, anatomy of the foot and

Dr. Costouros specializes in the arthroscopic and open treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders derived from sports injuries, arthritis, fractures, compressive neuropathies, and failed prior surgeries. He has made significant award-winning research discoveries in the molecular etiology and treatment of arthritis and cartilage injuries. He has special expertise in the reverse total shoulder replacement, management of massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears, revision surgery, tendon tra..

Maintaining and optimizing upper limb function in people with spinal cord injury. Improving pain and general well being after severe hand injuries. Neuroma care in the surgical patient

Experimental and computational approaches to study human movement. Development of biomechanical models to analyze muscle function, study movement abnormalities, design new medical products, and guide surgery. Imaging technology development including MRI and microendoscopy. Optogenetic manipulation of peripheral neural circuits. Biomedical technology development.

Previous research in this laboratory has focused on the development of viable tissue engineered structures of the knee including articular (hyaline) and meniscal (fibrocartilage) cartilage, as well as bone. These tissues are engineered from adult stem cells extracted from fat tissue and bone marrow, as well as, biologic matrices and growth factors. The goal of this research will be curing the patient’s arthritis by re-establishing articular cartilage using their own stem cells.

Dr. Gary Fanton is the Chief of the Section of Sports Medicine at Stanford’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His practice primarily involves the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of sports and trauma-related injuries of the upper extremity, knee, and ankle. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is currently the Team Physician in Orthopedics for the San Francisco 49ers. Dr. Fanton's past experience includes positions as team orthopedist for the San Francisco ..

My research focuses on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of sports injuries in athletes including: patellofemoral pain, iliotibial band syndrome, stress fractures, and core strengthening.

Screening of athletes for sudden cardiac death, Computerized ECG and clinical data management; exercise Physiology including expired gas analysis; the effect of chronic and acute exercise on the heart; digital recording of biological signals; diagnostic use of exercise testing; development of Expert Medical System software and educational tools.

Clinical research involving pediatric orthopedics; gait, and motion analysis; cost effectiveness analysis; growth mechanisms

Osteoarthritis Medical Device Development

My primary focus is application of new MR imaging technology to musculoskeletal problems. Current projects include: Rapid MRI for Osteoarthritis, Weight-bearing cartilage imaging with MRI, and MRI-based models of muscle. We are studing the application of new MR imaging techniques such as rapid imaging, real-time imaging, and short echo time imaging to learn more about biomechanics and pathology of bones and joints.

As an academic orthopaedic surgeon, my interests center on adult reconstructive surgery, arthritis surgery, joint replacement, biomaterials, biocompatibility, tissue engineering, mesenchymal stem cells. Collaborative clinical, applied and basic research studies are ongoing.

Use of umbilical cord blood in treatment of neonates "at risk" for the development of static encephalophathy Outcomes of hip reconstruction in children with cerebral palsy

My primary research interests include arthritis, clinical outcomes of primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, evaluation of the inflammatory cascade that leads to premature failure of hip and knee replacements, biomaterials, and the design of hip and knee implants and instrumentation.

Research Focus: -Evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle injuries in athletes -Surgical treatment of Achilles tendon disorders -Locked and non-locked plate fixation techniques for foot and ankle trauma and arthrodesis -Post-operative pain control following surgical procedures in the foot and ankle

My research focuses on the safety and efficacy of common spine and peripheral joint injections.

Research Interests 1. The kinematics and forces associated with thumb carpometcarpal (CMC) function and pathology 2. The anatomy, microstructure, and immunofluorescent characteristics of the thumb CMC joint 3. Pathomechaniics of CMC arthritis: biomechanical wear, injury, genetic, and environmental causes 4. Archiving, vitalizing, and innovating medical and surgical knowledge, most recently with innovative iBook monographs

Dr. Lowenberg is the Chief of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Stanford. He is a Past President of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society of North America. His clinical and research interests are in the treatment of nonunions and malunions with or without accompanying osteomyelitis and infection. He is well-published in the field of limb salvage and treatment of devastating limb injuries. He has ongoing research in limb transplantation via immunotolerance as well as biomechanics.

Dr. Maloney is nationally and internationally recognized for his contributions to the improved understanding of the causes of failure of surgical joint replacement. For example, he established a critical link between polyethylene wear debris and bony erosion, with resulting significant changes in the materials and design strategies of joint replacement surgery. More recently, he has shown that wear debris particles are coated in vivo with human proteins, such as albumin; this observation has ..

Sports injuries; rehabilitation; stress fractures; overuse injuries; exercise and health; human performance; pre-participation evaluation.

Current studies include evaluation of the throwing athlete's shoulder, reconstruction techniques for elbow MCL injury, articular cartilage defects in the athlete's knee, scaphoid fracture mechanics, arthroscopic triangular fibrocartilage repair, Deltoid flap for massive rotator cuff tears, Elbow arthroscopy and lateral ulnar collateral ligament complex; soft tissue to bone fixation.

My current research interests include operative and non-operative treatment of arthritis, minimally invasive techniques for hip and knee replacement, clinical outcomes of joint replacement surgery, and the design of hip and knee implants and instrumentation.

Dr. Mohler is involved in gene expression in sarcomas, and innovative anatomy-preserving surgical management of low grade chondrosarcomas.

Autopsy pathology. Medical informatics in pathology: structured reports; diagnostic coding. Orthopedic pathology: implanted prosthetic materials. Medical education: case-based learning in pathology; the use of glass slides, images and specimens in pathology; faculty development (teaching improvement) in the basic medical sciences.

The primary subjects of my research interests over the past ten years have been clinical reviews of series of patients with a variety of pediatric orthopaedic treatable conditions. These have included neuromuscular scoliosis, developmental dislocation of the hip, and deformities in cerebral palsy.

Clinical applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound

Dr. Rose is Director of the Motion & Gait Analysis Lab, her research focuses on the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying gait deficits in cerebral palsy (CP), including muscle pathology, motor control, postural balance,and neuromuscular activation. Recent research examines neonatal brain development on MRI & gait deficits in preterm children. Dr. Rose serves on the Research Committee of the AACPDM and leads the NIH Research Network on Artificial Walking FES-assisted Gait for Children with CP.

Dr. Safran’s practice focuses on arthroscopic management of hip problems as well as articular cartilage regeneration, shoulder surgery and athletic shoulder and elbow problems. He is actively involved in research in these areas.

Biomechanist in the Human Performance Lab

Faculty Affairs Administrator for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Oversee faculty appointments, reappointments and promotions, as well as Postdoctoral and Visiting appointments.

Our group is interested in the molecular and cell biology underlying bone and cartilage metabolism in health and disease. Normal daily activities are linked to the ability of the articular cartilage to withstand normal joint forces that may reach 5-7 times body weight and bone homeostasis depends on daily mechanical loading histories.

I specialize in precision diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders. My research interests lie in objective measures of activity and outcomes assessment in musculoskeletal diseases, and in maximizing the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous spine interventions.

Sports medicine - imaging of sports injuries in athletes and ultrasound-guided therapy. Clinical applications of new MRI pulse sequences. Imaging and guided therapy in rheumatology.

Hip Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement and Labral Tears Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Revision Techniques

Clinical Research in Total Joint Replacement

Our research seeks to understand how microenvironmental cues regulate stem cell fate, and to develop novel biomaterials and stem cell-based therapeutics for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our work spans from fundamental science, technology development, to translational research.We are particularly interested in developing better therapies for treating musculoskeletal diseases, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Yang’s research interests are based on bio-inspired biomaterials and approaches for re-creating a suitable microenvironment for cell growth and tissue regeneration, including enabling technology for bone regeneration, nanotechnology for dental and orthopedic implant devices, and naturally-based biomaterials for cancer treatment.

1. Minimally invasive and arthroscopic treatment alternatives for common hand and wrist disorders 2. Biologic augmentation of tendon repair strategies utilizing stem cells 3. Cartilage engineering strategies utilizing stem cells