Research Projects & Grants

For Profit Organization

  • A muti-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial comparing local infiltration analgesia with EXPAREL to local infiltration analgesia without EXPAREL to manage post-surgical pain following total knee arthroplasty, Role: Investigator, Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (04/2016 - 04/2017) Status: Completed

Internal

  • Superior capsule reconstruction: Clinical outcomes and graft tear rate, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (06/2020) Status: Approved
  • Differential subchondral perfusion mapping using indocyanin green laser angiography, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (03/2017 - 03/2018) Status: Completed
  • Ultrasound evaluation of patellar tendonosis after total knee replacement, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (10/2016 - 10/2017) Status: Completed
  • Comparison of clinical scales and quantitative knee motion data in assessing the clinical outcomes and performance of total knee replacement patients before and after surgery, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (05/2015 - 05/2016) Status: Completed
  • Clinical outcome comparison between medial and lateral offset reverse shoulder arthroplasty, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (09/2013 - 09/2014) Status: Completed
  • Correlation of pre-residency surgical skills testing with residency performance, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (07/2012) Status: Completed
  • Treatment of rotator cuff syndrome with injection of autologous platelet rich plasma, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (02/2011 - 02/2012) Status: Completed
  • Can residency application parameters predict leadership?, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (07/2009 - 07/2010) Status: Completed
  • Age and bilateral differences in shoulder scoring systems, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (04/2007 - 04/2008) Status: Completed
  • Saline injection pressure in the diagnosis of traumatic arthrotomy of the knee, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (03/2006 - 03/2007) Status: Completed
  • The center for rotation for axiobrachial motion, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (05/2005 - 05/2006) Status: Completed
  • Long-term post-operative cutaneous sensation following total knee arthroplasty, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (12/1999 - 12/2000) Status: Completed
  • General Research Account - Microsurgery Laboratory, Role: Principal Investigator, LLU Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, (12/1993 - 12/2008) Status: Closed