Project Titles - Prior Years

Arthritis Projects

2005:

• Cartilage Morphology Relative to In Vivo Knee Function
• Evaluation of Medial Compartment Knee OA
• Interaction of Mechanical and Biological Factors in Knee Osteoarthritis
• KneeNav: Computer Assisted Measurements during Total Knee Arthroplasty
• Mechanical Loading Effects on Cartilage Repair and Regeneration
• Mechanical Loading Effects on Human Osteoarthritic Cartilage
• MR Imaging of Cyclically Loaded Articular Cartilage

2004:

• Cartilage Morphology Relative to In Vivo Knee Function
• Interaction of Mechanical and Biological Factors in Knee Osteoarthritis
• KneeNav: Computer Assisted Measurements during Total Knee Arthroplasty
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cyclically Loaded Articular Cartilage
• Mechanical Loading Effects on Cartilage Repair and Regeneration
• Shear Stress and Chondrocyte Gene Expression

2003:

• Evaluation of Medial Compartment Knee OA

2001:

• Mechanical Loading Effects on Cartilage Repair and Regeneration
• Mechanical Loading Effects on Human Articular Cartilage
• Shear Stress and Chondrocyte Gene Expression

2000:

• Cartilage Autocatabolism and Infectious Arthritis
• Computational Determination of Polyethylene Wear in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Coupled Approach
• Development of a Space Crutch
• Enhancing Adhesion of Bone Cement to Metal through the use of Coupling Agents
• Feasibility Study for the Assessment of Antibiotic Activity against Biofilm Producing Staphylococcal Organisms
• Joint Replacement
• Joint Replacement and Bone Adaption
• Mechanical Loading Effects on Cartilage Repair and Regeneration - 1
• Mechanical Loading Effects on Cartilage Repair and Regeneration - 2
• Mechanical Loading Effects on Human Articular Cartilage
• Mechanical Regulation of Peri-Prosthetic Tissue Differentiation
• Pain Relief during Post-Surgical Exercise of Arthritic Hand and Wrist
• Prediction and Early Detection of Damage Accumulation in Human Tendons
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Skeletal Tissues by Mechanical Loading
• Shear Stress and Chondrocyte Gene Expression
• Skeletal Tissue Mechanobiology
• The Stanford Biomechanical Engineering Division

Projects with a secondary relationship to Arthritis:

• Differential Pressure Walking Assistance
• Tissue Engineering of Multicomponent Grafts for Deep Wound Repair

Bone & Joint Projects

2005:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Functional Biomechanics
• Cementing of Suture Anchors
• Functional Consequences of Trochanteric Entry Nails
• Injury Induced Facilitated Neurogenic Inflammation
• ITR: New Technology for the Capture, Analysis, and Visualization of Human Movement
• Loading-induced Fluid and Disuse Bone Loss
• Mechanotransduction in Bone via Oscillating Fluid Flow
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Skeletal Tissues by Mechanical Loading

2004:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Functional Biomechanics
• Cementing of Suture Anchors
• Functional Consequences of Trochanteric Entry Nails
• Injury Induced Facilitated Neurogenic Inflammaion - NIGMS
• Injury Induced Facilitated Neurogenic Inflammaion - NIH
• ITR: New Technology for the Capture, Analysis, and Visualization of Human Movement
• Loading-induced Fluid Flow and Disuse Bone Loss
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cyclically Loaded Articular Cartilage
• Mechanotransduction in Bone via Oscillating Fluid Flow
• Patellofemoral Joint Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Skeletal Tissues by Mechanical Loading

2003:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Functional Biomechanics
• Influence of Post-Stroke Gait on Bone Density
• Injury Induced Facilitated Neurogenic Inflammation
• Loading-induced Fluid Flow and Disuse Bone Loss
• Mechanotransduction in Bone via Oscillating Fluid Flow
• MR Imaging of Cyclically Loaded Articular Cartilage
• Pilot Project
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Skeletal Tissues by Mechanical Loading

2002:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Functional Biomechanics
• Biomechanical Analysis of Tendon Transfer Surgeries
• Mechanotransduction in Bone via Oscillating Fluid Flow

Osteoporosis Projects

2005:

• Influence of Post-Stroke Gait on Bone Density
• Injury Induced Facilitated Neurogenic Inflammation
• Mechanotransduction in Bone via Oscillating Fluid Flow
• Neural Regulation of Bone Remodeling
• Neuropeptide Signaling in Osteoporosis

2004:

• Evaluation of Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis
• Influence of Post-Stroke Gait on Bone Density
• Injury Induced Facilitated Neurogenic Inflammaion - NIGMS
• Injury Induced Facilitated Neurogenic Inflammaion - NIH
• Loading-induced Fluid Flow and Disuse Bone Loss
• Mechanotransduction in Bone via Oscillating Fluid Flow

2003:

• Evaluation of Medial Compartment Knee OA
• Evaluation of Spinal Decompression Implants
• Influence of Post-Stroke Gait on Bone Density
• Patellofemoral Joint Biomechanics and Rehabilitation

2002:

• Evaluation of Spinal Decompression Implants
• Influence of Post-Stroke Gait on Bone Density
• Non-invasive Investigation of Bone Adaptation in Humans to Cumulative Daily Mechanical Loading
• Pilot Study to Predict Bone Strength during Osteoporosis

2000:

• Bone Fracture Fixation
• Changes in Calcaneal Bone Density after Spinal Cord Injury
• Non-invasive Investigation of Bone Adaptation in Humans to Cumulative Daily Mechanical Loading
• Pilot Study to Predict Bone Strength during Osteoporosis
• Upper Body Motion Analysis of Falls Induced in the Laboratory

Projects with a secondary relationship to Osteoporosis:

• Biomechanical Analysis of Posterior Stabilization at the Cervicothroacic Junction
• Bone Quality and Failure Mode in Pedicle Screw Systems
• Development of a Space Crutch
• Failure Load of the Lumbar Spinous Process
• Mechanical Regulation of Peri-Prosthetic Tissue Differentiation
• Prediction and Early Detection of Damage Accumulation in Human Tendons
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Skeletal Tissues by Mechanical Loading
• Skeletal Tissue Mechanobiology
• The Stanford Biomechanical Engineering Division

Spinal Cord Injury Projects

2005:

• Biomechanical Modeling of Tendon Transfer in Tetraplegia
• Evaluation of Spinal Decompression Implants
• Functional Restoration of Grasp in Quadriplegia
• Loading-induced Fluid and Disuse Bone Loss
• Multi-Center Trial to Improve Grasp in Tetraplegia
• Muscle-Tendon Adaptation following Tendon Transfer

2004:

• Biomechanical Modeling of Tendon Transfer in Tetraplegia
• Evaluation of Spinal Decompression Implants
• Functional Restoration of Grasp in Quadriplegia
• Motor-unit Architecture in Long Parallel-fibered Muscles
• Muscle-Tendon Adaptation following Tendon Transfer Surgery

2003:

• Biomechanical Modeling of Tendon Transfer in Tetraplegia
• Functional Restoration of Grasp in Quadriplegia
• Linking Hand Biomechanics and Functional Ability after Tetraplegia
• Motor-unit Architecture in Long Parallel-fibered Muscles
• Muscle-Tendon Adaptation following Tendon Transfer Surgery

2002:

• A Robot for the Vocational Independence of People with Tetraplegia
• Biomechanical Analysis of Tendon Transfer Surgeries
• Functional Restoration of Grasp in Quadriplegia (B1967R)
• Functional Restoration of Grasp in Quadriplegia (B2785R)
• Linking Hand Biomechanics and Functional Ability after Tetraplegia
• Pressure/Motion Feedback to Protect Skin of Sensorimotor Impaired Elders
• SleepSmart Project
• Using a Simulator to Assess Driving Ability after Stroke, TBI, and SCI

2001:

• A Robot for the Vocational Independence of People with Tetraplegia
• Biomechanical Analysis of Tendon Transfer Surgeries
• Functional Restoration of Grasp in Quadriplegia
• Heart Rate Variability, Physical Activity, and Cardiovascular Health in SCI
• Linking Hand Biomechanics and Functional Ability after Tetraplegia
• Pressure/Motion Feedback to Protect Skin of Sensorimotor Impaired Elders
• Pressure/Motion Monitoring and Feedback for Remote Skin Care

2000:

• Biomechanical Analysis of Posterior Stabilization at the Cervicothroacic Junction
• Bone Quality and Failure Mode in Pedicle Screw Systems
• Clinical Trial of Artificial Nerve Graft
• Development of an Assistive Robot for Effective Health Care Delivery
• Development of an Assistive Robot for Vocational Independence
• Failure Load of the Lumbar Spinous Process
• Functional Restoration of Grasp in Quadriplegia
• Tissue Engineering of Bridging Grafts for Spinal Cord Injury Repair
• Tissue Engineering of Multicomponent Grafts for Deep Wound Repair
• Pressure / Motion Feedback to Protect Skin of Sensorimotor Impaired Elders

Projects with a secondary relationship to Spinal Cord Injury:

• Automatic Decomposition of the Electromyogram
• International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics: Conference Support
• The Stanford Biomechanical Engineering Division

Stroke Projects

2005:

• Center Pilot Project
• Influence of Post-Stroke Gait on Bone Density
• Internally v. Externally-Driven BWSTT for Locomotor Recovery Post-Stroke
• Loading-induced Fluid and Disuse Bone Loss
• Mechanisms of Upper-Extremity Motor Recovery in Post-Stroke Hemiparesis
• Therapeutic Effects on Neuromuscular Function in Post-stroke Hemiparesis

2004:

• BAJR Center Pilot Project
• Effects of Strength Training on Upper-extremity Function in Post-stroke Hemiplegia
• Harness-Supported Treadmill Training in Post-Stroke Hemiparesis
• Influence of Post-Stroke Gait on Bone Density
• Internally versus Externally-driven BWSTT for Locomotor Recovery Post-stroke
• Motor Unit Firing Patterns in Post-stroke Hemiplegia
• Therapeutic Effects on Neuromuscular Function in Post-stroke Hemiparesis

2003:

• Effects of Strength Training on Upper-extremity Function in Post-stroke Hemiplegia
• Harness-Supported Treadmill Training in Post-Stroke Hemiparesis
• Influence of Post-Stroke Gait on Bone Density
• Intermuscular Coordination of Mammalian Movement
• Motor Unit Firing Patterns in Post-stroke Hemiplegia
• Pilot Project
• Therapeutic Effects on Neuromuscular Function in Post-stroke Hemiparesis
• Using a Simulator to Improve Driving Ability after Brain Injury

2002:

• Assisted Movement Neuro-rehabilitation: VA Multi-site Clinical Trial
• Automated Constraint-induced Therapy for Restoring Movement after Stroke
• Bilateral Coordination of Hemiparetic Locomotion
• Coordination of Hemiparetic Movement after Post-stroke Rehabilitation
• Development of a Clinical Device for Arm Therapy in Hemiplegia
• Effects of Strength Training on Upper-extremity Function in Post-stroke Hemiplegia
• Harness-Supported Treadmill Training in Post-Stroke Hemiparesis
• Intermuscular Coordination of Mammalian Movement
• Motor Unit Firing Patterns in Post-stroke Hemiplegia
• Robot-assisted Upper Limb Neuro-rehabilitation
• Therapeutic Effects on Neuromuscular Function in Post-stroke Hemiparesis
• Use of a Novel Driving Simulator in Constraint-Induced Stroke Therapy
• Using a Simulator to Assess Driving Ability after Stroke, TBI, and SCI
• Video-Based Functional Assessment and Training following Stroke

2001:

• Assisted Movement Neuro-rehabilitation: VA Multi-site Clinical Trial
• Automated Constraint-induced Therapy for Restoring Movement after Stroke
• Bilateral Coordination of Hemiparetic Locomotion
• Coordination of Hemiparetic Movement after Post-stroke Rehabilitation
• Improving Stepping-Over Responses in the Elderly using Simulated Objects
• Intermuscular Coordination of Mammalian Movement
• Pressure/Motion Feedback to Protect Skin of Sensorimotor Impaired Elders
• Robot-assisted Upper Limb Neuro-rehabilitation
• Senior Research Career Scientist
• Video-Based Functional Assessment and Training following Stroke

2000:

• Assisted Upper Limb Movement for Assessment and Therapy
• Automatic Decomposition of the Electromyogram
• Bilateral Coordination of Hemiparetic Locomotion
• Computer Simulation Analysis of Coordination Deficits in Post-stroke Hemiparesis
• Control of Functional Movement in Hemiplegia
• Coordination of Hemiparetic Movement after Post-stroke Rehabilitation
• Differential Pressure Walking Assistance
• Driver's SEAT, A Simulated Environment for Arm Therapy
• Effect of Strength Training on Upper-Limb Function in Post-Stroke Patients
• Graded Weight-bearing Exercise for Improved Ambulation after Stroke
• Improving Stepping-Over Responses in the Elderly Using Simulated Objects
• Intermuscular Coordination of Mammalian Movement
• International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics: Conference Support
• Mechanically Assisted Upper Limb Movement for Assessment and Therapy
• Motor Unit Firing Patterns in Hemiplegia
• Muscle Coordination of the Lower Limbs during Locomotion
• Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Neuro-Rehabilitation
• Tiltcycle III: Tilting Cycle Ergometer for Stroke Rehabilitation Research
• Video-Based Functional Assessment and Training Following Stroke

Projects with a secondary relationship to Stroke:

• Pressure / Motion Feedback to Protect Skin of Sensorimotor Impaired Elders
• The Stanford Biomechanical Engineering Division

Other Projects

2005:

• A Model-based Approach to Multifunction Artificial Hand Control

2002:

• Assessment and Reduction of Parkinsonian Freezing Episodes
• Automatic Decomposition of the Electromyogram
• Pressure/Motion Feedback to Protect Skin of Sensorimotor Impaired Elders
• Senior Research Career Scientist - Andriacchi
• SleepSmart Project
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Skeletal Tissues by Mechanical Loading

2001:

• SleepSmart

2000:

• Development of a Smart Bed
• Mobility Therapy for Parkinsonism using Accelerometric Motion Analysis
• Motor Unit Firing Characteristics in Cerebral Palsy
• MRI Compatible Spinal Compression Harness
• Reliability and Validity of Accelerometric Gait and Balance
• Tools for Play

Assistive Technology Projects

• Composite Crutch
• Endoskeleton Prosthetic Hand
• HandBike
• Hygiene Aid
• Ralph Fingerspelling Hand
• Scooter Lift
• Ultrasonic Head Controlled Wheelchair Interface
• Wrist Locking Mechanism

Clinical Interface

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Milestones

2000:

• Hip Replacement Patent
• Knee Rehabilitation Recommendation
• Robot-Assisted Neuro-Rehabilitation