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Dennis J. Cody,
MS Biomedical Engineer |
Education
- BS - Mechanical Engineering - Worcester Polytechnic University - 1995
- MS - Biomedical Engineering - Stanford University - 2002
Project
- The role of stress in patellofemoral pain - Patellofemoral pain
(PFP) or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common condition in the knee
associated with repetitive use. Patellofemoral pain affects athletes, military
recruits, and veterans. The condition is associated with a variety of
pathologies, and in some cases is difficult to determine the pathology and
therefore the best treatment. Rehabilitation often involves attempting to alter
the mechanics of the knee joint. Although previous focus has been on joint
forces, it is important to understand the more descriptive joint stresses
(force over a patellofemoral contact area). Work is in progress that will take
MRI data to create subject specific Finite Element models and determine PF
contact stresses.
Publications and Presentations
Conference Presentations and Abstracts
Cody DJ, Gold GE, Delp SL, Frederiscon M, Beaupré GS. The use of
magnetic resonance imaging and finite element modeling to assess the role of
elevated cartilage stresses in patellofemoral pain. Proc 3rd VA Natl Rehab
Res Dev Conf, p 103, 2002.
Cody, D.J., Gold, G.E., Delp S.L., Frederiscon, M., Beaupré, G.S.
"The use of magnetic resonance imaging and finite element modeling to
assess the role of elevated cartilage stresses in patellofemoral pain".
Proceedings: VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service - Third
National Rehabilitation R&D Meeting.
Abstract
Last updated 04/24/2003
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