Thomas Andriacchi
Academic Appointments
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering - Mechanics Operations
- Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Scientific Focus
Research Interests
Professor Andriacchi's research focuses on the biomechanics of human locomotion and its biomedical applications to artificial joints, sports injury, osteoarthritis, and neuromuscular disorders.
Publications
- The effect of isolated valgus moments on ACL strain during single-leg landing: a simulation study. J Biomech. 2009; (3): 280-5
- Gait mechanics influence healthy cartilage morphology and osteoarthritis of the knee. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009: 95-101
- Change in serum COMP concentration due to ambulatory load is not related to knee OA status. J Orthop Res. 2009; (11): 1408-13
- Graft orientation influences the knee flexion moment during walking in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Am J Sports Med. 2009; (11): 2173-8
- Changes in running kinematics and kinetics in response to a rockered shoe intervention. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2009; (10): 872-6

