The History of Biomechanics and Modern Applications in Orthopaedics

Stuart A. Green, MD, FAAOS

Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), one of the first artists to study human cadavers, recognized that mechanical principles provide the basis for human movements.

The Biomechanics of Hip and Spine

Huthayfa Kahf, MD; Steven Yang, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Hip-spine biomechanics has become an increasingly popular subject of study over the past several years.

The Biomechanics of Sports Performance Enhancement

David Heath, MD; Jeremy Vail, PT, SCS, OCS, ATC; Thomas Kremen, MD, FAAOS; David McAllister, MD, FAAOS

Modern methods to enhance sports performance incorporate a variety of techniques and technologies.

Quantitative Gait Analysis for Clinical Practice

Jeffery W. Rankin, PhD

Originally developed as research tools to better elucidate pathological gait deviations, the tools and techniques associated with quantitative gait analysis have expanded rapidly and are now more accessible than ever as clinical resources.

The Biomechanics of Metallic Implant Development and Testing

Emmon Johnny Chen, MS

The internal environment of living organisms proves a harsh milieu for manufactured items due to the corrosive ions that break down most materials.

The Biomechanics of Reverse Total Shoulder Prosthesis

Christian M. Schmidt II, MD; Mark A. Frankle, MD, FAAOS

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) addresses the deltoid’s unopposed force by flipping the articulation with a spherical glenoid and a semi-constrained humeral socket, which converts the action of the deltoid from a destabilizing superiorly directed shear force into a stabilizing rotational force that elevates the arm and stabilizes the articulation.

OVT Video Demonstrates Application of Fully Waterproof Spica Cast for Femur Fractures

Michael DeRogatis, MD, MS; Paul S. Issack, MD, PhD, FAAOS, FACS; Joseph Gabrieli, OTC

The AAOS OVT video “Fully Waterproof One-Leg Spica Cast for Femur Fractures” serves as the first demonstration of a waterproof one-leg spica cast.

Celebrating Women Who Helped Pioneer the Field of Biomechanics

Stuart A. Green, MD, FAAOS

“Don’t confuse the device with the biomechanics,” Jacquelin Perry, MD, once warned me.

Scott Boden, MD, Offers Insights on Applied Biomechanical Research for Orthopaedic Surgery Residents

Janice Bonsu, MD, MPH

Scott Boden, MD, FAAOS, offered advice and wisdom for orthopaedic surgery residents who are interested in pursuing applied biomechanical research.