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The Spinal Column Biomechanics Laboratory
The Spinal Column Biomechanics Laboratory focuses on various spinal pathologies, and studies a wide array of tools and techniques to advance spinal surgery for patients. With a team of researchers, engineers and neurosurgeons, the Biomechanics Laboratory furthers the newest developments in applied and translational research.
Our facility, alongside the International Center for Orthopedic Advancement at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, is also a premier learning institute. The laboratory not only conducts novel biomechanical studies but also functions as a teaching facility for neurosurgical trainees interested in mastering highly specialized or technical procedures.
The Spinal Column Biomechanics Laboratory specializes in:
- Applied mechanics
- Force vector analysis
- Spinal instrumentation testing
- Development of novel spinal reconstructions
Our Research Team
Co-Director
Ali Bydon, M.D.
Vice Chair of Strategic Planning
Director of Spinal Outcomes and Biomechanics Laboratory
Co-Director, Neurosurgery Medical Student Education
Professor of Neurosurgery
Director of Spinal Outcomes and Biomechanics Laboratory
Co-Director, Neurosurgery Medical Student Education
Professor of Neurosurgery
Research Interests:
Metastatic spinal tumors, Synovial cysts, Disparity in spine surgery, Surgical outcomes after lumbar spinal surgery, Surgical outcomes after cervical spinal surgery, Biomechanics of the spine and vertebral column rigidity, Surgical outcomes after thoracic spinal surgery
Resident
Risheng Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Seba Ramhmdani, M.D.
Our Funding
Research at the Spinal Column Biomechanics Laboratory is supported by generous donors like you. If you are interested in supporting our research program, please contact Kim Metzger by email at kmetzge2@jhmi.edu.
To make a donation online, see our online giving form.
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