Peer-Reviewed Publications

2022

JG Wolynski, KM Labus, JT Easley, BM Notaroš, MM Ilić, CM Puttlitz, KC McGilvray. “Diagnostic prediction of ovine fracture healing outcomes via a novel multi-location direct electromagnetic coupling antenna.” Annals of Translational Medicine 9(15), 2021. Link.

E McCready, JT Easley, M Risch, K Troyer, J Johnson, B Gadomski, K McGilvray, J Kisiday, B Nelson. Biomechanical, Morphological, and Biochemical Characteristics of Articular Cartilage of the Ovine Humeral Head. CARTILAGE 13(1):194760352210814, 2022. Link.

2021

J Johnson, D von Stade, D Regan, J Easley, L Chow, S Dow, T Romeo, T Schlegel ,K McGilvray. “Tendon midsubstance trauma as a means for the development of translatable chronic rotator cuff degeneration in an ovine model.” Annals of Translational Medicine 9(21), 2021. Link

YP Yang, KM Labus, BC Gadomski, A Bruyas, J Easley, B Nelson, RH Palmer, K McGilvray, D Regan, CM Puttlitz, A Stahl, E Lui, J Li, S Moeinzadeh, S Kim, W Maloney, MJ Gardner. “Osteoinductive 3D printed scaffold healed 5 cm segmental bone defects in the ovine metatarsus.” Scientific Reports 11: 6704, 2021. Link

W Liu, M Nguyen-Truong, M Ahern, K Labus, C Puttlitz, Z Wang. “Different passive viscoelastic properties between the left and right ventricles in healthy adult ovine.” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering Epub ahead of print, 2021. Link

MI Page, PE Linde, CM Puttlitz. “Computational modeling to predict the micromechanical environment in tissue engineering scaffolds.” Journal of Biomechanics 120: 110355, 2021. Link

KM Labus, JP Kuiper, J Rawlinson, CM Puttlitz. “Mechanical characterization and viscoelastic model of the ovine temporomandibular joint Disc in indentation, uniaxial tension, and biaxial tension.” Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 116: 104300, 2021. Link

A. Romeo, J. Easley, D. Regan, E. Hackett, J. Johnson, J. Johnson, C. Puttlitz, K. McGilvray. “Rotator Cuff Repair Using a Bioresorbable Nanofiber Interposition Scaffold: A Biomechanical and Histological Analysis in Sheep. J Shoulder Elbow Surg Epub ahead of print, 2021. Link

JG Wolynski, KM Labus, JT Easley, BM Notaroš, MM Ilić, CM Puttlitz, KC McGilvray. “Diagnostic Prediction of Ovine Fracture Healing Outcomes by Novel Multi-Location Direct Electromagnetic Coupling Antenna.” Annals of Translational Medicine 9(15), 2021. Link

BC Gadomski, KM Labus, CM Puttlitz, KC McGilvray, DP Regan, B Nelson, HB Seim III, JT Easley. “Evaluation of lumbar spinal fusion utilizing Recombinant Human Platelet Derived Growth Factor-B Chain Homodimer (rhPDGF-BB) Combined with a Bovine Collagen/ β -Tricalcium Phosphate (β-TCP) Matrix in an Ovine Model.” JOR Spine Epub ahead of print, 2021. Link pending.

C. Broomfield, N. Meis, J. Johnson, D. Regan, K. McGilvray, C. Puttlitz. “Optimization of Ovine Bone Decalcification for Increased Cellular Clarity: A Parametric Study.” J. Histotechnology Epub ahead of print, 2021. Link

S. Johnson, A. Valdés-Martínez, P. Turk, W. McIlwraith, M. Barrett, K.C. McGilvray, D. Frisbie. “Longitudinal tendon healing assessed with multi-modality advanced imaging and tissue analysis.” Equine Vet J. 00: 1-16, 2021. Link

S. Bleakley, R. Palmer, N. Miller, K. McGilvray, Slobodan Tepic. “Biomechanical comparison of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy performed with a novel titanium alloy locking plate construct versus an established stainless-steel locking plate construct.” Front. Vet. Sci. 38: 40-48, 2021. Link

J. Johnson, D. von Stade, D. Regan, J. Easley, L. Chow; S. Dow, T. Romeo, T. Schlegel, K. McGilvray. “Enthesis Trauma as a Means for the Development of Translatable Chronic Rotator Cuff Degeneration in an Ovine Model.” Annals of Translational Medicine 9(9), 2021. Link

M. Risch, J.T. Easley, E.G. McCready, K.L. Troyer, J.W. Johnson, B.C. Gadomski, K.C. McGilvray, J.D. Kisiday, and B.B. Nelson. “Mechanical, biochemical, and morphological topography of ovine knee cartilage.” J Orthopedic Research 39(4):780-787, 2021. Link

Y. Yang, B. Gadomski, A. Bruyas, J. Easley, K. Labus, B. Nelson, R. Palmer, H. Stewart, K. McGilvray, C. Puttlitz, D. Regan, A. Stahl, E. Lui, J. Li, S. Moeinzadeh, S. Kim, W. Maloney, M. Gardner. “Investigation of a Prevascularized Bone Graft for Large Defects in the Ovine Tibia.” Tissue Eng Part A Epub ahead of print, 2021. Link

2020

PE Linde, CM Puttlitz, JD Kisiday. “Adult ovine connective tissue cells resemble mesenchymal stromal cells in their propensity for extensive ex vivo expansion.” Connective Tissue Research Epub ahead of print, 2020. Link

BJ Hindman, F Dexter, BC Gadomski, MJ Bucx. “Sex-specific intubation biomechanics: Intubation forces are greater in male than in female patients, independent of body weight.” Cureus 12(6):e8749, 2020. Link

S.L. Monck, K.C. McGilvray, and J.T. Easley. “Biomechanical comparison of locking compression plate fixation and a novel pedicle screw external fixation to repair equine mandibular fractures.” Vet Surg 49(5):997-1006, 2020. Link

J. Easley, C. Puttlitz, E. Hackett, C. Broomfield, L. Nakamura, M. Hawes, C. Getz, M. Frankle, P. St Pierre, R. Tashjian, P.D. Cummings, J. Abboud, D. Harper, and K. McGilvray. “A prospective study comparing tendon-to-bone interface healing using an interposition bioresorbable scaffold with a vented anchor for primary rotator cuff repair in sheep.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 29(1):157-166, 2020. Link

J. Easley, J. Johnson, D. Regan, E. Hackett, A.A. Romeo, T. Schlegel, C. Broomfield, C. Puttlitz, and K. McGilvray. “Partial Infraspinatus Tendon Transection as a Means for the Development of a Translational Ovine Chronic Rotator Cuff Disease Model.” Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 33(3):212-219, 2020. Link

Easley J, Puttlitz C, Broomfield C, Palmer R, Jones A, McGilvray KC. “Biomechanical and Histological Assessment of a Polyethylene Terephthalate Screw Retention Technology in an Ovine Metatarsal Fracture Model.” Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 33(3):153-160, 2020. Link

Sun X, Gao X, Deng Z, Zhang L, McGilvray K, Gadomski BC, Amra S, Bao G, Huard J. “High bone microarchitecture, strength, and resistance to bone loss in MRL/MpJ mice correlates with activation of different signaling pathways and systemic factors.” FASEB J 34(1):789-806, 2020. Link

2019

M Page, C Puttlitz. “Biaxial mechanics of 3D fiber deposited ply-laminate scaffolds for soft tissue engineering part II: finite element analysis.” Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 100:103395, 2019. Link

M Page, K Baer, B Schon, N Mekhileri, T Woodfield, C Puttlitz. “Biaxial mechanics of 3D fiber deposited ply-laminate scaffolds for soft tissue engineering part I: experimental evaluation.” Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 98:317-26, 2019. Link

S Mejia, A Iodence, L Griffin, S Withrow, C Puttlitz, M Salman, B Seguin. “Comparison of cross-sectional geometrical properties and bone density of the proximal radius between Saint Bernard and other giant breed dogs.” Veterinary Surgery 48: 947-955, 2019. Link

SK Shamir, JG Wolynski, CG Duncan, C Puttlitz, FM Duerr. “Ex vivo evaluation of a novel surgical guide on the accuracy of closing wedge osteotomies.” Veterinary Surgery 48:1429-1436, 2019. Link

BJ Hindman, RW Woodroffe, M Zanaty, H Kawasaki, S Yamaguchi, CM Puttlitz, BC Gadomski. “C1-C2 motion during C-MAC D-blade videolaryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in 2 patients with type II odontoid fractures: a case report.” Anesthesia & Analgesia Practice 13: 121-123, 2019. Link

NL Ramo, KL Troyer, CM Puttlitz. “Comparing predictive accuracy and computational costs for viscoelastic modeling of spinal cord tissues.”  Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 141(5): 051009, 2019. Link

KM Labus, C Sutherland, BM Notaros, MM Ilic, G Chaus, D Keiser, CM Puttlitz. “Direct electromagnetic coupling for non-invasive measurements of stability in simulated fracture healing.” Journal of Orthopaedic Research 37:1164-71, 2019. Link

Regier PJ, Smeak DD, McGilvray KC. “Ex vivo comparison of intradermal closures with conventional monofilament suture vs unidirectional barbed suture in dogs.” Vet Surg 48(8):1399-1405, 2019. Link

Wolynski JG, Sutherland CJ, Demir HV, Unal E, Alipour A, Puttlitz CM, McGilvray KC. “Utilizing Multiple BioMEMS Sensors to Monitor Orthopaedic Strain and Predict Bone Fracture Healing.” J Orthop Res 37(9):1873-1880, 2019. Link

2018

KM Labus, BM Notaros, MM Ilic, CJ Sutherland, A Holcomb, CM Puttlitz. “A coaxial dipole antenna for passively sensing object displacement and deflection for orthopaedic applications.” IEEE Access 6:68184-94, 2018. Link

NL Ramo, KL Troyer, CM Puttlitz. “Viscoelasticity of spinal cord and meningeal tissues.” Acta Biomaterialia 75:253-262, 2018. Link

NL Ramo, CM Puttlitz, KL Troyer. “The development and validation of a numerical integration method for non-linear viscoelastic modeling.” PLoS One 13:e0190137, 2018. Link

N Ramo, SS Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “Damage accumulation modeling and rate dependency of spinal dura mater.” Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy 1:011006, 2018. Link

Easley J, Puttlitz CM, Seim H 3rd, Ramo N, Abjornson C, Cammisa FP Jr, McGilvray KC. “Biomechanical and histologic assessment of a novel screw retention technology in an ovine lumbar fusion model.” Spine J 18(12):2302-2315, 2018. Link

D.A. Young, K.C. McGilvray, N. Ehrhart, and T.W. Gilbert. “Comparison of in vivo remodeling of urinary bladder matrix and acellular dermal matrix in an ovine model.” Regen Med 13(7):759-773, 2018. Link

McGilvray KC, Easley J, Seim HB, Regan D, Berven SH, Hsu WK, Mroz TE, Puttlitz CM. “Bony ingrowth potential of 3D-printed porous titanium alloy: a direct comparison of interbody cage materials in an in vivo ovine lumbar fusion model.” Spine J. 18(7):1250-1260, 2018. Link

Easley JT, McGilvray KC, Hendrickson DA, Bruemmer J, Hackett ES. “Vessel sealer and divider instrument temperature during laparoscopic ovariectomy in horses.” Vet Surg 47(S1):O26-O31, 2018. Link

Iodence AE, Olsen AM, McGilvray KC, Duncan CG, Duerr FM. “Use of pressure mapping for quantitative analysis of pressure points induced by external coaptation of the distal portion of the pelvic limb of dogs.” Am J Vet Res 79(3):317-323, 2018. Link

Gadomski BC, McGilvray KC, Easley JT, Palmer RH, Jiao J, Li X, Qin YX, Puttlitz CM. “An investigation of shock wave therapy and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on fracture healing under reduced loading conditions in an ovine model.” J Orthop Res 36(3):921-929, 2018. Link

Marron L, Rawlinson J, McGilvray K, Prytherch B. “Comparison of Micro-Computed Tomography and Digital Intraoral Radiography to Determine the Accuracy of Digital Radiographic Measurements of Mandibular Molar Teeth in Dogs.” J Vet Dent 34(4):248-258, 2018. Link

2017

BC Gadomski, SS Shetye, BJ Hindman, F Dexter, BG Santoni, MM Todd, VC Traynelis, RP From, RB Fontes, CM Puttlitz. “Intubation biomechanics: validation of a finite element model of cervical spine motion during endotracheal intubation in intact and injured conditions.” J Nuerosurg Spine 28, 2017. Link

NL Ramo, SS Shetye, F Streijger, JHT Lee, KL Troyer, BK Kwon, P Cripton, CM Puttlitz. “Comparison of in-vivo and ex-vivo viscoelastic behavior of the spinal cord.” Acta Biomaterialia 68:78-89, 2018. Link

E Waldorf, S Fang, N Zhang, L Visal, M Imbriani, E Magalini, E Preve, P Robotti, A Raines, E Goldberg, J Jiang, K McGilvray, JT Easley, HB Seim, CM Puttlitz, J Ryaby. “PEEK titanium composite (PTC) for spinal implants.” Orthopaedic Biomaterials – Advances and Applications 427-465, 2017. Link

KC McGilvray, EI Waldorff, J Easley, HB Seim, N Zhang, RJ Linovitz, CM Puttlitz. “Evaluation of a PEEK titanium composite interbody spacer in an ovine lumbar interbody fusion model:  A biomechanical, micro-computed tomography, and histologic analyses.” The Spine Journal (accepted for publication, Epub). Link

BC Gadomski, KC McGilvray, JT Easley, RH Palmer, D Ruehlman, M Roberts, CM Puttlitz. “Shock wave therapy and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound accelerate bone formation rates under simulated microgravity loading conditions.” Journal of Orthopaedic Research (accepted for publication). Link

VV Patel, ZR Wuthrich, KC McGilvray, MC Lafleur, EM Lindley, D Sun, CM Puttlitz. “Cervical facet force analysis after disc replacement versus fusion.” Clinical Biomechanics 44:52-58, 2017. Link

PB Suh, C Puttlitz, C Lewis, S Bal, K McGilvray. “The effect of cervical interbody cage morphology, material composition, and bone density on subsidence risk.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 25:160-168, 2017. Link

2016

KM Labus, CM Puttlitz. “An anisotropic hyperelastic constitutive model of brain white matter in biaxial tension and structural-mechanical relationships.” Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 62:195-208, 2016. Link

BJ Hindman, RB Fontes, RP From, VC Traynelis, MM Todd, CM Puttlitz, BG Santoni. “Intubation biomechanics: laryngoscope force and cervical spine motion during intubation in cadavers-effect of severe distractive-flexion injury on C3-4 motion.” Journal of Neurosurgery:Spine 27:1-11, 2016. Link

SK Han, CW Chen, KM Labus, CM Puttlitz, Y Chen, AH Hsieh. “Optical coherence tomographic elastography reveals mesoscale shear strain inhomogeneities in the annulus fibrosis.” Spine 41:E770-7, 2016. Link

BC Gadomski, ZF Lerner, RC Browning, JT Easley, RH Palmer, BG Santoni, CM Puttlitz. “Computational characterization of fracture healing under reduced gravity loading conditions.” Journal of Orthopaedic Research 34:1206-15, 2016. Link

HE Jaramillo, CM Puttlitz, K McGilvray, JJ Garcia. “Characterization of the L4-L5-S1 motion segment using the stepwise reduction method.” Journal of Biomechanics 47:1248-54, 2016. Link

PD Leahy PD, CM Puttlitz. “Addition of lateral bending range of motion measurement to standard sagittal measurement to improve diagnosis sensitivity of ligamentous injury in the human lower cervical spine.” European Spine Journal 25:122-6, 2016. Link

CM Maulucci, CA Sansur, V Singh, A Cholewczynski, SS Shetye, K McGilvray, CM Puttlitz. “Cortical bone facet spacers for cervical spine decompression: effects on intervertebral kinetics and foraminal area.” Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 24, 69-76, 2016. Link

2015

ZF Lerner, BC Gadomski, AK Ipson, KK Haussler, CM Puttlitz, RC Browning. “Modulating tibiofemoral contact force in the sheep hind limb via treadmill walking: Predictions from an opensim musculoskeletal model.” Journal of Orthopaedic Research 33:1128-33, 2015. Link

S Wray, R Mimran, S Vadapalli, SS Shetye, KC McGilvray, CM Puttlitz. “Pedicle screw placement in the lumbar spine: effect of trajectory and screw design on acute biomechanical purchase.” Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 22:503-10, 2015. Link

T Luan, X Liu, JT Easley, B Ravishankar, C Puttlitz, BT Feeley. “Muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration after an acute rotator cuff repair in a sheep model.” Journal of Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons 5:106-12, 2015. Link

KC McGilvray, E Unal, KL Troyer, BG Santoni, RH Palmer, JT Easley, HV Demir, CM Puttlitz. “Implantable microelectromechanical sensors for diagnostic monitoring and post-surgical prediction of bone fracture healing.” Journal of Orthopeadic Research 33:1439-46, 2015. Link

BJ Hindman, RP From, RB Fontes, VC Traynelis, MM Todd, MB Zimmerman, CM Puttlitz, Santoni BG. “Intubation biomechanics: laryngoscope force and cervical spine motion during intubation in cadavers-cadavers versus patients, the effect of repeated intubations, and the effect of Type II odontoid fracture on C1-C2 motion.” Anesthesiology 123:1042-58, 2015. Link

KP Nguyen, KC McGilvray, CM Puttlitz, S Mukhopadhyay, C Chabasse, R Sarkar. “Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) regulates vein wall biomechanics in murine thrombus resolution.” PLoS One 10: e0139145, 2015. Link

2014

BC Gadomski, KC McGilvray, JT Easley, RH Palmer, BG Santoni, CM Puttlitz. “Partial gravity unloading inhibits bone healing responses in a large animal model.” Journal of Biomechanics 47:2836-42, 2014. Link

M Dreischarf, T Zander, A Shirazi-Adl, CM Puttlitz, CJ Adam, CS Chen, VK Goel, A Kiapour, YH Kim, KM Labus, JP Little, WM Park, YH Wang, HJ Wilke, A Rohlmann, H Schmidt. “Comparison of eight published static finite element models of the intact lumbar spine: predictive power of models improves when combined together.” Journal of Biomechanics 47:1757-66, 2014. Link

BJ Hindman, BG Santoni, CM Puttlitz, RP From, MM Todd. “Intubation biomechanics: laryngoscope force and cervical spine motion during intubation with Macintosh and Airtraq laryngoscopes.” Anesthesiology 121:260-71, 2014. Link

KM Labus, SK Han, AH Hsieh, CM Puttlitz. “A computational model to describe the regional interlamellar shear of the annulus fibrosis.” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 136:051009, 2014. Link

SS Shetye, M Deault, CM Puttlitz. “Biaxial response of ovine spinal cord dura mater.” Journal of the Mechanical behavior of Biomedical Materials 34:146-53, 2014. Link

VC Traynelis, J Sherman, E Nottmeier, V Singh, K McGilvray, CM Puttlitz, PD Leahy. “Kinetic analysis of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion supplemented with transarticular screws.” Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 20:485-61, 2014. Link

B Ozbey, E Unal, H Ertugrul, VB Erturk, O Kurc, CM Puttlitz, A Altintas, HV Demir. “Wireless displacement sensing enabled by metamaterial probes for remote structural health monitoring.”  Sensors 14: 1691-704, 2014. Link

BC Gadomski, KC McGilvray, JT Easley, EJ Ehrhart, RH Palmer, B Santoni, CM Puttlitz. “An in vivo ovine model of bone tissue alterations in simulated microgravity conditions.” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 136: 021020, 2014. Link

S Shetye, K Troyer, F Streijer, JHT Lee, BK Kwon, P Cripton, CM Puttlitz. “Nonlinear viscoelastic characterization of the porcine spinal cord. “ Acta Biomaterialia 10:792-7, 2014. Link

2013

DL Wheeler, JM Lane, HB Seim III, C Puttlitz, S Itescu, AS Turner, “Allogeneic mesenchymal progenitor cells for posterolateral lumbar spine fusion in sheep, The Spine Journal, doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.09.048, 2013  Link

2012

KL Troyer, SS Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “Experimental characterization and finite element implementation of soft tissue nonlinear viscoelasticity.” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 134, article number 114501, 2012. Link

UM Ayturk, B Gadomski, D Schuldt, V Patel, CM Puttlitz. “Modeling degenerative disk disease in the lumbar spine: a combined experimental, constitutive, and computational approach.” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 134; article number 101003, 2012. Link

PD Leahy, CM Puttlitz. “The effects of ligamentous injury in the human lower cervical spine.” Journal of Biomechanics 45: 2668-72, 2012. Link

K Troyer, CM Puttlitz. “Nonlinear viscoelasticty plays an essential role in the functional behavior of spinal ligaments.” Journal of Biomechanics 45: 684-91, 2012. Link

K Troyer, DJ Estep, CM Puttlitz. “Viscoelastic effects during loading play an integral role in soft tissue mechanics.”  Acta Biomaterialia 8:234-43, 2012. Link

2011

AS Lyons, BP Sherman, CM Puttlitz, VV Patel, C Abjornson, AS Turner, HB Seim, EL Burger, EM Lindley. “Failure of resorbable plates and screws in an ovine model of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.” Spine 11:876-83, 2011. Link

CK Hee, LA Wisner-Lynch, CM Roden, DJ Aguiar, JS Dines, DM Dines, AS Turner, DL Ruehlman, HK Kestler, SE Lynch, KC McGilvray, AS Lyons, CM Puttlitz, BG Santoni. “Augmentation of a rotator cuff repair in an ovine model using rhPDGF-BB and a type I bovine collagen matrix in an ovine.” American Journal of Sports Medicine 39:1630-9, 2011. Link

UM Ayturk and CM Puttlitz. “Parametric convergence sensitivity and validation of a finite element model of the human lumbar spine.” Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 14:695-705, 2011. Link

W Womack, PD Leahy, VV Patel, CM Puttlitz. “Finite element modeling of kinematic and load transmission alterations due to cervical disc replacement.” Spine 36: E1126-33, 2011. Link

D Woldtvedt, W Womack, B Gadomski, D Schuldt, CM Puttlitz. “Finite element lumbar spine facet contact parameter predictions are affected by the cartilage thickness distribution and initial joint gap size.” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 133; article number 061009, 2011Link

KC McGilvray, BG Santoni, AS Turner, S Bogdansky, DL Wheeler, CM Puttlitz. “Effects of 60CO gamma irradiation dose on initial structural biomechanical properties of ovine bone – patellar tendon – bone allografts.” Cell and Tissue Banking 12: 89-98, 2011. Link

V Zoppa, BG Santoni, CM Puttlitz, DA Hendrickson. “Arthrodesis of the equine proximal interphalangeal joint: A biomechanical comparison of 3-hole 4.5 mm locking compression plate and 3-hole 4.5 mm narrow dynamic compression plate with two oblique 5.5 mm cortex screws.”  Veterinary Surgery 40: 253-9, 2011. Link

NR Cabano, KL Troyer, RH Palmer, CM Puttlitz, BG Santoni. “Mechanical comparison of two suture constructs for extra-capsular stifle stabilization.” Veterinary Surgery 40: 334-9, 2011. Link

K Troyer and CM Puttlitz. “Human cervical spine ligaments exhibit fully nonlinear viscoelastic behavior.” Acta Biomaterialia 7:700-09, 2011. Link

W Womack, U Ayturk, CM Puttlitz. “Cartilage thickness distribution affects computational model predictions of facet contact parameters.” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 133; article number:011009, 2011. Link

S Botolin, C Puttlitz, T Baldini, A Petrella, E Burger, C Abjornson, V Patel. “Facet joint biomechanics at the treated and adjacent levels after total disc replacement.” Spine 36:E27-32, 2011. Link

2010

KC McGilvray, R Sarkar, K Nguyen, CM Puttlitz. “A biomechanical analysis of venous tissue in its normal and post-phlebitic conditions.” Journal of Biomechanics 43:2941-7, 2010. Link

U Ayturk, J Garcia, CM Puttlitz. “The micromechanical role of the annulus fibrosis components under physiological loading of the lumbar spine.” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 132; article number:061007, 2010. Link

R Melik, E Unal, N Perkgoz, B Santoni, D Kamstock, C Puttlitz and HV Demir. “Nested metamaterials for wireless strain sensing.” IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics 16:450-8, 2010. Link

PD Leahy, BS Smith, KL Easton, CE Kawcak, SS Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “Correlation of mechanical properties within the equine third metacarpus with trabecular bending and multi-density computed tomography data.” Bone 46:1108-13, 2010. Link

R Melik, E Unal, N Perkgoz, C Puttlitz and HV Demir. “Metamaterial-based telemetric strain sensing in different materials.” Optic Express 18:5000-7, 2010. Link

BG Santoni, KC McGilvray, AS Lyons, M Bansal, AS Turner, JD Macgillivray, SH Coleman, CM Puttlitz. “Biomechanical analyses of an ovine rotator cuff repair via porous patch augmentation in a chronic rupture model.” American Journal of Sports Medicine 38:679-86, 2010. Link

2009

T Gall, B Santoni, E Egger, C Puttlitz, M Rooney “In vitro biomechanical comparison of polypropylene mesh, modified three-loop pulley suture pattern, and a combination for repair of distal canine achilles’ tendon.” Veterinary Surgery 38:845-851, 2009. Link

R Melik, E Unal, N Perkgoz, C Puttlitz, HV Demir. “Circular high-q resonating isotropic strain sensors with large shift of resonance frequency under stress.” IEEE Sensors 9:9444-51, 2009. Link

S Sheyte, K Malholtra, S Ryan, C Puttlitz.  “Determination of mechanical properties of canine carpal ligaments.” American Journal of Veterinary Research 70:1026-30, 2009. Link

R Melik, E Unal, N Perkgoz, C Puttlitz, HV Demir. “Metamaterial-based wireless strain sensors.” Applied Physics Letters 95; article number: 011106, 2009. Link

BG Santoni, R Hynes, KC McGilvray, WP Didelot, J Bellflower, G Rodriguez-Canessa, AS Lyons, MAW Henson, WJ Womack, CM Puttlitz.  “Cortical bone trajectory for lumbar pedicle screws.” Spine Journal 9:366-73, 2009. Link

HE Aryan, CB Newman, DC Lu, SS Hu, BK Tay, DS Bradford, CM Puttlitz, Ames CP. “Relaxation of forces needed to distract cervical vertebrae after discectomy: a biomechanical study.” Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 22:100-4, 2009. Link

R Melik, E Unal, N Perkgoz, C Puttlitz and HV Demir. “Flexible metamaterials for wireless strain sensing.” Applied Physics Letters 95; article number: 181105, 2009. Link

KK Hausler, KC McGilvray, UM Ayturk, CM Puttlitz, AE Hill, CW McIlwraith. “Deformation of the equine pelvis in response to in vitro 3D sacroiliac joint loading.” Equine Veterinary Journal 41:207-12, 2009. Link

BG Santoni, BJ Hindman, CM Puttlitz, JB Weeks, N Johnson, M Maktabi, MM Todd. “Manual in-line stabilization increases pressures applied by the laryngoscope blade during direct laryngoscopy and orotracheal intubation.”  Anesthesiology 110:24-31, 2009. Link

C Goh, B Santoni, C Puttlitz, R Palmer.  “Comparison of the mechanical behaviors of semicontoured, locking plate-rod fixation and anatomically contoured, conventional plate-rod fixation applied to experimentally induced gap fractures in canine femora.” American Journal of Veterinary Research 70:23-9, 2009. Link

2008

R Melik, N Perkgfoz, E Unal, Z Dilli, C Puttlitz, H Demir. “Bio-implantable passive on-chip RF-MEMS strain sensing resonators sensors for orthopaedic applications.” Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 18; article number: 115017, 2008.  Link

U Kandemir, A Matityahu, R Desai, C Puttlitz. “Does a volar locking plate provide equivalent stability as a dorsal nonlocking plate in a dorsally comminuted distal radius fracture? A biomechanical study.” Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 22:605-10, 2008.  Link

W Womack, D Woldtvedt, CM Puttlitz, “Lower cervical spine facet cartilage thickness mapping.” Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 16:1018-23, 2008. Link

WJ Womack, BG Santoni, CM Puttlitz. “Diametral compression of non-circular diaphyseal bone sections.” Journal of Biomechanics 41:194-9, 2008.  Link

Abstracts and Conference Publications

2022

‡JW Johnson, D von Stade, B Gadomski, J Easley, K McGilvray. “Computational Viscoelastic Modeling Reveal Exacerbated Degradation of Biomechanical Properties in the Human Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Tendons in Aged Cadavers.” 9th World Congress of Biomechanics, Taipei, Taiwan; July 2022.

‡JW Johnson, D von Stade, B Gadomski, J Easley, B Nelson, K Bisazza, D Regan, K McGilvray. “Bisphosphonate Mitigates Tendon Mechanical Degradation in An Ovine Model of Osteoporosis.” 9th World Congress of Biomechanics, Taipei, Taiwan; July 2022. **One of six finalists in Early Career Research Award

SA Johnson, KJ Sikes, JW Johnson, E van Zeeland, MR King, DD Frisbie. “Blood Flow Restriction Training Alters Equine Tendon Stiffness.” Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) – Tendon Section Meeting 2022, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; May 2022.

‡K Labus, J Johnson, L Goodrich, K McGilvray, C Puttlitz, B Gadomski. “Comparison of Fresh and Cryopreserved ProChondrixCR® Thin Osteochondral Allograft Mechanics in Explant Conditions.” International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society World Congress (ICRS) 2022, Berlin, Germany; April 2022.

‡B Nelson, J Johnson, D Koch, Q Smith, B Gadomski, R Palmer, J Easley. “Comparison of Interlocking Nail to Locking Compression Plate Fixation of Critically Sized Ovine Tibial Defects.” 6th World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress (VOS), Snowmass, Colorado; February 2022.

JP Kuiper, K Labus, C Puttlitz; “Mechanical Characterization of The Ovine Temporomandibular Joint Capsule And Articular Cartilage”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

B Gadomski, K Labus, C Puttlitz, K McGilvray, H Seim, B Nelson, K Bisazza, J Easley, J Shum, G Hooper, T Woodfield; “Additive manufactured titanium interbody cages with macro pore architecture show comparable bone formation to PEEK with graft in an ovine lumbar fusion model”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

B Gadomski, JM Shum, SJ Tredinnick, W Fok, J Fernandez, B Nelson, RH Palmer, C Puttlitz, J Easley, T Woodfield; “In Silico and In Vivo Study of Homogeneous and Locally-Optimised Low- Stiffness Scaffolds in a Tibial Advancement Model”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

EE Estrada, JT Easley, DL Safranski, D Latt, N Shibuya, CM Puttlitz, BC Gadomski; “Development of a novel large animal model for tarsal fusion with MicroCT analysis”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

EE Estrada, MJ Poland, CR Brekhus, QE Smith, SE Winston, B Seguin, V Ojeda, CM Puttlitz, BC Gadomski; “Mechanical contribution of cementoplasty in long bone cortical defect subjected to torsional forces”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

KJ Sikes, JW Johnson, K Labus, C Puttlitz, K McGilvray, D Regan, BC Gadomski, H Stewart, BS Margulies, J Easley; “Evaluation of a noel small molecule bone graft in a rabbit epicondylar defect model”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

J Johnson, K Labus, C Puttlitz, K McGilvray, D Regan, K Sikes, J Easley, B Margulies, B Gadomski; “Evaluation of a novel drug eluting bone graft in a lapine posterolateral fusion model”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

J Johnson, K Labus, C Puttlitz, K McGilvray, D Regan, K Sikes, J Easley, B Margulies, B Gadomski; “Evaluation of the osteogenic potential of a novel drug eluting carrier in a lapine posterolateral fusion model”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

Q Smith, J Johnson, D Kock, B Gadomski, J Easley, B Nelson; “Comparison of implant fixation methods for stabilization of critically sized ovine tibial defects”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

JW Johnson, D von Stade, B Gadomski, D Regan, J Easley, K McGilvray; “Biomechanical, pathological, and gene expression alterations in chronically degenerated human rotator cuff tendons”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

JW Johnson, D von Stade, B Gadomski, J Easley, K McGilvray; “Age associated viscoelastic property degradation of human rotator cuff tendons provides targets for scaffold design”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

JZ Liu, J Caldwell, K Reuther, HR Childs, R Antrobus, P Brudnicki, J Johnson, B Gadomski, H Stewart, S Doty, J Easley, WN Levine, H Lu; “Nanofiber scaffold for integrative rotator cuff repair in an ovine model”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

K Bisazza, B Gadomski, K Labus, H Stewart, B Nelson, C Puttlitz, K McGilvray, D Regan,L Brinker, J Easley; “Distal carpal stabilization in an ovine preclinical model of foot and ankle surgery”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

K Bisazza, K McGilvray, K Selberg, K Labus, B Gadomski, B Margulies, J Easley; “Evaluation of a nove Naloxone-treated collagen implant in a rabbit model of posterior lumbar intertransverse fusion”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

H Stewart, J Easley, K Selberg, C Puttlitz, C Kawcak; “Long-term bone changes in an ovine experimental model of bone marrow lesions in the femoral condyle”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

JG Wolynski, KM Labus, BM Notaros, MM Ilic, CM Puttlitz, KC McGilvray; “Diagnostic Fracture Stiffness Quantification By Direct Electromagnetic Coupling”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

KJ Sikes, JW Johnson, K Labus, CM Puttlitz, K McGilvray, D Regan, B Gadomski, H Stewart, BS Margulies, JT Easley; “Evaluation of A Novel Small Molecule Bone Graft In A Rabbit Epicondylar Defect Model”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

OM Wahl, APSpittler, RV Musci, KM Andrie, JL Hill, KJ Sikes, KL Hamilton, CM Puttlitz, MT Foster, KS Santangelo; “Mesenteric Lymph Node Ablation Decreased Total OARSI Joint Score And Increased Muscle Energetics In The Dunkin-Hartley Model Of Spontaneous Osteoarthritis”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

K Labus, J Johnson, L Goodrich, K McGilvray, C Puttlitz, B Gadomski; “Biomechanical Effects of Cryopreservation on ProChondrix CR® Thin Osteochondral Allografts”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

K Labus, JG Wolynski, BM Notaros, MM Ilic, J Dunn, KC McGilvray, CM Puttlitz; “Monitoring Healing in Tibia Fracture Patients via Bending with Direct Electromagnetic Coupling Sensing”. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2022, Tampa, Florida; February 2022.

2021

D. von Stade, A. Mathias, J. Johnson, D. Regan, K.C. McGilvray; “The effect of primary allogeneic and xenogeneic tenocyte derived exosomes on macrophage differentiation of THP-1 cells: an approach to improve tendon healing”. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) 2021 6th World Congress, Maastricht, Netherlands; November 2021.

D. von Stade, J. Johnson, J. Romeo, T. Schlegel, D. Regan, K.C. McGilvray; “Allogeneic tenocyte derived exosomes improve wound closure in vitro”. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) 2021 6th World Congress, Maastricht, Netherlands; November 2021.

2020

J. G. Wolynski, E. Brodin, K. M. Labus, C. M. Puttlitz, K.C. McGilvray. “Fracture Healing Diagnosis and Prediction by Direct Electromagnetic Coupling Antennae”; Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons – Extremity War Injuries 2020; Washington, DC; January 2020.

J. G. Wolynski, K. M. Labus, C. M. Puttlitz, K.C. McGilvray. “Early Fracture Healing Prediction By Non-invasive Multi-location Direct Electromagnetic Coupling”; Orthopaedic Research Society 2020; Phoenix, AZ; February 2020.

J. G. Wolynski, E. Brodin, C. M. Puttlitz, K.C. McGilvray. “Early Fracture Healing Prediction by In Vivo Non-Invasive Direct Electromagnetic Coupling”; Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium 2020; Laramie, WY; April 2020.

J. G. Wolynski, K. M. Labus, C. M. Puttlitz, J. T. Easley, K.C. McGilvray. “Early Fracture Healing Prediction By In Vivo Direct Electromagnetic Coupling”; SB3C 2020; Virtual Format; June 2020

BC Gadomski, K Labus, C Puttlitz, K McGilvray, H Seim, B Nelson, J Easley. “Evaluation of lumbar spinal fusion utilizing Recombinant Human Platelet Derived Growth Factor-B Chain Homodimer combined with Bovine Collagen/β-Tricalcium Phosphate in an ovine model.” 65th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society; Phoenix, AZ, 2020.

RH Palmer, BC Gadomski, KM Labus, KC McGilvray, BB Nelson, HL Stewart, CM Puttlitz, JT Easley. “Evaluation of a novel, resorbable interference screw for CrCL Reconstruction.” Veterinary Orthopedic Society Conference; Sun Valley, ID, 2020.

D. von Stade, J. Johnson, J. Easley, D. Regan, B. Nelson, E. Hackett, H. Stewart, L. Berens, C. Broomfield, T. Romeo, T. Schlegel, K. McGilvray. “Comparison of Modified Movin and Bonar Tendinopathy Scores of Ovine Models of Rotator Cuff Degeneration and Human Rotator Cuff Tendons with a History of Partial Tears.” Virtual Meeting. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference 2020.

J. Johnson, L. Chow., D. von Stade, J. Easley, T. Romeo, T. Schlegel, K. McGilvray. “Gene Expression Changes Secondary to Chronic Rotator Cuff Degeneration: A Study in a Novel Ovine Model.” Virtual Meeting. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference 2020.

JW. Johnson, J. Easley, D. Regan, B. Nelson, E. Hackett, H. Stewart, D. von Stade, L. Berens, C. Broomfield, T. Romeo, T. Schlegel, K. McGilvray. “Sharp Transection Ovine Model Of Rotator Cuff Degeneration Presents Similar Degeneration Seen In Human Rotator Cuff Tendons With History Of Partial Tears.” Virtual Meeting. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference 2020.

‡Johnson JW, Easley JT, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett ES, Stewart H, von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Romeo A, Schlegel T, McGilvray KC. “Biomechanical assessment of ovine rotator cuff degeneration model reveals deleterious changes. Laramie, WY; April 2020 Proc of 57th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium.

‡Johnson JW, Easley JT, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett ES, Stewart H, von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Romeo A, Schlegel T, McGilvray KC. “Can an ovine model of chronic rotator cuff degeneration accurately represent what occurs in humans – a histological comparison. Laramie, WY; April 2020 Proc of 57th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium.

Johnson JW, Easley JT, Nelson, B, Hackett ES, von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Bisazza K, McCready E, McGilvray K. “Osteoporosis correlated to degradation of tendon mechanical properties in an ovine model. Fort Collins, CO; January 2020. CSU CVMBS Research Day.

‡Gadomski BC, Labus K, Puttlitz C, McGilvray KC, Seim HB, Nelson B, Easley JT. “Evaluation of lumbar spine fusion utilizing recombinant human platelet derived growth factor-B chain homodimer combined with bovine collagen/β-Tricalcium phosphate in an ovine model”. Phoenix, AZ; February 2020. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society.

Brodin EW, Steward KT, Gadomski BC, Smith Q, McGilvray KC, Easley JT. “Intramedullary nailing in the ovine metatarsus: a more consistent alternative to plating? Phoenix, AZ; February 2020. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society.

Gadomski BC, KM Labus, McGilvray KC, Palmer R. Stewart H, Puttlitz CM, Easley JT. “Development of a novel, resorbable interference screw for tendon attachment.” Phoenix, AZ; February 2020. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society.

‡Johnson J, Easley JT, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett E, Stewart H, Von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Romeo T, Schlegel T, McGilvray KC. “Osteoporosis leads to degradation of tendon mechanical properties in an ovine model. Phoenix, AZ; February 2020. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society.

Johnson J, Easley JT, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett E, Stewart H, Von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Romeo T, Schlegel T, McGilvray KC. “Combed Fenestration Ovine Model Of Chronic Rotator Cuff Degeneration Mimics What Is Seen Clinically In Humans. Phoenix, AZ; February 2020. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society.

Johnson J, Easley JT, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett E, Stewart H, Von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Romeo T, Schlegel T, McGilvray KC. “Sharp Transection Ovine Model Of Rotator Cuff Enthesis Tear Presents Similar Degeneration Seen In Human Rotator Cuff Tendons With History Of Tears. Phoenix, AZ; February 2020. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society.

2019

Steward SK, Brodin EW, Gadomski BC, Easley JT. “Ewe Nailed It: Application of Locking Intramedullary Nails in the Ovine Metatarsus. American College of Veterinary Surgeons; Las Vegas, NV, 2019.

SK Shamir, J Wolynski, C Duncan, CM Puttlitz, FM Duerr. “Use of a novel osteotomy guide (Bonetractor) for closing wedge osteotomies: ex vivo evaluation of osteotomy accuracy.” Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 32: A3763, 2019.

Johnson JW, Easley JT, Romeo A, Schlegel T, Regan D, Hackett ES, Puttlitz CM, McGilvray KC. “Biomechanical property degradation accompanied with chronic rotator cuff degeneration: evaluation of two new ovine models. Boulder, CO, August 2019. University of Colorado Orthopaedics Inaugural Research Symposium.

‡Johnson J, Easley JT, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett E, Stewart H, Von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Romeo T, Schlegel T, McGilvray KC. “Tendon Mechanical Property Degradation Associated With Osteoporosis: A Study In An Ovine Model. Orlando, FL; September 2019. Proc of American Society for Bone Mineral Research.

Johnson JW, Easley JT, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett ES, Stewart H, von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Romeo A, Schlegel T, McGilvray KC. “Development of a novel tendon degeneration model enables orthobiologic development. Fort Collins, CO; November 2019. Colorado State University Graduate Student Showcase.

Johnson JW, Easley JT, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett ES, Stewart H, von Stade D, Berens L, Broomfield C, Romeo A, Schlegel T, McGilvray KC. “Biomechanical property degradation accompanied with chronic rotator cuff degeneration: evaluation of two new ovine models. Fort Collins, CO; April 2019. Colorado State University Demo Days.

Bisazza K, Anthony R, Jeckel K, McGilvray K, Easley JT. “PLS3 as a target gene for the development of a transgenic ovine model of idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis via CRISPR/Cas9. Fort Collins, CO; May 2019. Proc of 2019 Rocky Mountain Reproduction Symposium.

Downey A, McGilvray KC, Baer K, Kappel S, Nout-Lomas Y, Seim HB, Gadomski B, Easley JT. “Biomechanical analysis of a novel equine cervical stabilization technique. Las Vegas, NV; October 2019. Proc of 2019 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit.

Steward KT, Brodin EW, Gadomski BC, McGilvray KC, Easley JT. “Ewe nailed it: Application of locking intramedullary nails in the ovine metatarsus via retrograde approach through the sagittal septum”. Las Vegas, NV; October 2019. Proc of 2019 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit.

McCready EG, Easley JT, Risch MN, McGilvray KC, Troyer KL, Johnson JW, Kisiday JD, Nelson BB. “Structural, biochemical, and biomechanical characteristics of articular cartilage of the ovine humeral head. Fort Collins, CO; January 2019. Proc of CSU CVMBS Research Day.

Risch MN, Easley JT, McCready EG, McGilvray KC, Troyer KL, Johnson JW, Kisiday JD, Nelson BB. “Mechanical, Biochemical and morphological properties of ovine knee cartilage vary across articular surfaces. Fort Collins, CO; January 2019. Proc of CSU CVMBS Research Day.

Johnson JW, Easley JT. Romeo T, Schlegel T, Regan D, Nelson B, Hackett E, Puttlitz C, McGilvray KC. “Biomechanical property degradation accompanied with chronic rotator cuff degeneration: evaluation of two new ovine models. Fort Collins, CO; January 2019. Proc of CSU CVMBS Research Day.

Bisazza KT, Kisiday JD, McGilvray KC, Nelson BB, Easley JT. “Characterization of ovine bone marrow from various aspiration sites. Fort Collins, CO; January 2019. Proc of CSU CVMBS Research Day.

2018

M Page, TM Woodfield, CM Puttlitz. “Can fused angle-ply scaffolds replicate multiaxial annulus fibrosis mechanics?” Biofabrication 2018, Wurzberg, Germany, October 28-31, 2018.

M Page, CM Puttlitz. “A computational study of angle-ply scaffold mechanics to identify critical 3D printing parameters.” Biofabrication 2018, Wurzberg, Germany, October 28-31, 2018.

N Ramo, S Shetye, F Streijer, J Lee, K Troyer, B Kwon, P Cripton, C Puttlitz. “In-vivo versus ex-vivo spinal cord viscoelastic behavior”. 8th World Congress of Biomechanics, Dublin, Ireland, July 8-12, 2018.

‡J. Johnson, J. Easley, A. Romeo, T. Schlegel, E. Hackett, B. Nelson, D. Regan, K. McGilvray. “Biomechanical Property Degradation Accompanied With Chronic Rotator Cuff Degeneration: Evaluation of Two New Ovine Models Fort Collins, CO, 20th Annual CVMBS Research Day 2018 (Winner best Oral Presentation in basic science category).

‡E. McCready, J. Easley, K. McGilvray, K. Troyer, J. Johnson, B. Nelson. “Mechanical, Biochemical, and Morphological Properties of Ovine Shoulder Cartilage Vary Across Articular Surfaces” Fort Collins, CO, 20th Annual CVMBS Research Day 2018.

‡Bisazza, K, Kisiday, JD, Nelson, BB, McGilvray, KC, Easley, JT. “Characterization of ovine bone marrow from various aspiration sites” Fort Collins, CO, 20th Annual CVMBS Research Day 2018.

‡M. Risch, J. Easley, E. McCready, K. McGilvray, K. Troyer, J. Johnson, B. Nelson. “Mechanical, Biochemical, and Morphological Properties of Ovine Knee Cartilage Vary Across Articular Surfaces” Fort Collins, CO, 20th Annual CVMBS Research Day 2018.

J. Johnson, J. Easley, T. Romeo, E. Hackett, T. Schlegel, D. Regan, B. Nelson, J. Kisiday, C. Broomfield; C. Puttlitz, K. McGilvray. “Biomechanical Comparison of Two Novel Rotator Cuff Degeneration Models”. Portland, OR, ORS Tendon Section 2018 Conference Discovery to Delivery in Tendon Research: Team Approaches.

‡K. McGilvray, C. Puttlitz; J. Rawlinson, H. Seim, W. Armstrong, V. Richardson, J. Easley. “Biological Response to Additive Titanium Implants in an Ovine Model”. Las Angeles, CA, October, 2018. Proc of 32nd NASS Annual Meeting.

K. Labus, K. McGilvray, C. Puttlitz. “Monitoring Fracture Healing via Non-Invasive Electromagnetic Sensing of Mechanical Stability”. New Orleans, LA; March 2018. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society Symposium.

JT. Easley, A. Romeo, E. Hackett, D. Regan, J. Johnson, B. Cohen, C. Puttlitz, K. McGilvray. “Investigation of a Novel Electrospun Nanofiber Matrix for Improved Rotator Cuff Healing”. New Orleans, LA; March 2018. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society Symposium.

JT. Easley, A. Romeo, E. Hackett, T. Schlegel, C. Broomfield, CW. McIlwraith, D. Regan, C. Puttlitz, K. McGilvray. “Development of a Clinically Relevant Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear Model”. New Orleans, LA; March 2018. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society Symposium.

Y. Yang, A. Bruyas, J. Easley, H. Seim, K. McGilvray; W. Maloney, M. Gardner. “Engineering bone flap using Osteoinductive 3D Printed Scaffold in Sheep”. New Orleans, LA; March 2018. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society Symposium.

W. Liu, K.M. Labus, M. Nguyen-Truong, K. McGilvray, C.M. Puttlitz, Z. Wang. “A Constitutive Model of Ovine Left and Right Ventricles Biaxial Mechanical Properties”. FASEB JOURNAL. 2018.

M. Nguyen-Truong, K.M. Labus, W. Liu, K. McGilvray, C.M. Puttlitz, Z. Wang. “Distinct Biaxial Mechanical Properties between Right and Left Ventricles in Healthy Adult Sheep”. in FASEB JOURNAL. 2018.

2017

†BC Gadomski, BJ Hindman, BG Santoni, MM Todd, VC Traynelis, RB Fontes, CM Puttlitz. “Peak Cervical Spinal Cord Strain Predictions are Affected by the Point of Force Application during Direct Laryngoscopy.” International Anesthesia Research Society; Washington DC, 2017. – Kosaka Best of Meeting Top Finalist in Clinical Research Award.

M Page, T Woodfield, CM Puttlitz. “Interlamellar bonding is critical for achieving the requisite mechanical properties of regenerative scaffolds.” Biofabrication 2017, Beijing, China, October 15-18, 2017.

NL Ramo, SS Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “Damage accumulation modeling and rate dependency of spinal dura mater.” American Society for Mechanical Engineering 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Tampa, Florida, November 3-9, 2017.

‡Easley JT, Puttlitz C, Bisazza K, McCready E, Seim HB, McGilvray K. “Analyses of a Novel Screw Retention Technology: A biomechanical and histological assessment utilizing an ovine posterior lumbar fusion model”. Orlando, FL; October, 2017. Proc of 32nd NASS Annual Meeting (Nominated for NASS Value Award).

‡Easley JT, Palmer RH, Monck S, Broomfield C, Puttlitz C, McGilvray KC. “Biomechanical and Histological Evaluation of an Orthopedic Screw Retention Device using an in vivo Ovine Metatarsal Fracture Model”. Indianapolis, IN; October 2017. Proc of 2017 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit.

‡Easley JT, McGilvray KC, Kusmik K. Hendrickson DA, Hackett ES. “Collateral heat generation during application of a laparoscopic vessel sealing device in horses”. Lexington, KY; July 2017. Proc of 12th International Equine Colic Research Symposium.

‡Monck S, McGilvray KC, Easley JT. “Biomechanical analysis of locking compression plate fixation and a novel pedicle screw external fixation system for equine mandibular fracture repair”. Indianapolis, IN; October 2017. Proc of 2017 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit.

‡ McGilvray K, Nakamura L, Palmer RH, Baer K, Puttlitz C, Easley JT. “Evaluation of an Orthopedic Screw Retention Device Using an in vivo Ovine Metatarsal Fracture Model”. San Diego, CA; March 2017. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society Symposium.

‡McGilvray K, Hackett ES, Hawes M, St. Pierre P, Frankle M, Tashjian R, Nason K, Harper DH, Puttlitz C, Easley JT. “Tendon-to-Bone Augmentation of Primary Rotator Cuff Repair in a Sheep Model”. San Diego, CA; March 2017. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society Symposium.

Waldorf EI, Easley JT, Puttlitz CM, Seim HB, Zhang N, Ryaby JT, McGilvray KC. Evaluation of a Novel PEEK Titanium Composite (PTC) Interbody Cage in an Ovine Lumbar Interbody Fusion. San Diego, CA; March 2017. Proc of Orthopaedic Research Society Symposium.

NL Ramo, SS Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “Damage accumulation modeling and rate dependency of spinal dura mater.” American Society for Mechanical Engineering 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Tampa, Florida, November 3-9, 2017.

M Page, T Woodfield, CM Puttlitz. “Interlamellar bonding is critical for achieving the requisite mechanical properties of regenerative scaffolds.” Biofabrication 2017, Beijing, China, October 15-18, 2017.

K McGilvray, H Silcox, J Rawlinson, C Puttlitz. “An acute biomechanical study of plate-cage fixation for OLIF.” 2017 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Boston, Massachusetts, October 7-11, 2017.

K McGilvray, H Silcox, J Rawlinson, C Puttlitz. “A biomechanical study of OLIF with unilateral and bilateral fixation.” 2017 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Boston, Massachusetts, October 7-11, 2017.

P Suh, C Lewis, C Puttlitz, B. Bal, K McGilvray. “Determining the weighted impact of factors leading to intervertebral cage subsidence.” International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Las Vegas, April 6 – April 8, 2017.

KA Baer, JT Easley, R Palmer, L Nakamura, C Puttlitz, K McGilvray. “Evaluation of an orthopaedic screw retention device using an in vivo ovine metatarsal fracture model.” Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, March 19-22, 2017.

K McGilvray, HB Seim, SH Berven, WK Hsu, TE Mroz, JM Rhee, CM Puttlitz, JT Easley. “Biomechanical and histological comparison of a novel 3D printed titanium interbody cage to standard PEEK cages.” Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, March 19-22, 2017.

JT Easley, ES Hackett, M Hawes, P St. Pierre, M Frackle, R Tashjian, K Nason, CM Puttlitz, K McGilvray. “Tendon-to-bone interface augmentation using a marrow wicking system for primary rotator cuff repair in a sheep model.” Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, March 19-22, 2017.

2016

KA Baer, BS Schon, TB Woodfield, KC McGilvray, CM Puttlitz. “Biaxial mechanics of 3D plotted constructs for annulus fibrosis repair.” Annual Meeting of the International Society for Biofabrication, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, October 29-31, 2016.

K McGilvray, C Puttlitz, S Berven, W Hsu, T Mroz, J Rhee. “Biomechanical and Histologic Comparison of a Novel 3-D Printed Porous Titanium Interbody Cage to PEEK.” North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Boston, October 26-29, 2016.

BC Gadomski, SS Shetye, BJ Hindman, BG Santoni, MM Todd, VC Traynelis, RB Fontes, CM Puttlitz. “Computational modeling of direct laryngoscopy and the effect of cervical spine injury on intervertebral kinetics.” International Anesthesiology Research Society; San Francisco, CA, May 21-24, 2016.

BC Gadomski, Y-X. Qin, J. Jiao, KC McGilvray, JT Easley, RH Palmer, CM Puttlitz. “Shock wave therapy and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound accelerate bone formation rates under simulated microgravity conditions.” NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop; Galveston, TX, February 8-11, 2016.

2015

K McGilvray, S Telfer, J Rafferty, A Cox, L Farr, M Mendoza, S Shetye, C Puttlitz. “Comparative analysis of human lumbar and thoracic vertebrae using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and the fine structure analysis (fineSA®) MRI Technique.” American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting, Seattle, October 9-12, 2015.

N Ramo, SS Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “Damage accumulation modeling and rate dependency of spinal dura mater.” Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference; Snowbird, UT, June 17-20, 2015.

BC Gadomski, ZF Lerner, RC Browning, CM Puttlitz. “A finite element investigation of fracture healing under simulated microgravity loading conditions.” Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference; Snowbird, UT, June 17-20, 2015.

KM Labus, JJ Garcia, CM Puttlitz. “Modeling the biaxial mechanics of brain white matter.” 60th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society; Las Vegas, NV, March 28-31, 2015.

BC Gadomski, ZF Lerner, RC Browning, CM Puttlitz. “Finite element modeling of the ovine hindlimb for the investigation of microgravity-related mechaniobiological alterations.” 60th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society; Las Vegas, NV, March 28-31, 2015.

BC Gadomski, KC McGilvray, JT Easley, RH Palmer, D Ruehlman, M Roberts, CM Puttlitz. “Shock wave therapy does not enhance acute fracture strength but may accelerate formation rates under simulated microgravity conditions.” NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop; Galveston, TX, January 13-15, 2015.

2014

BC Gadomski, ZF Lerner, RC Browning, CM Puttlitz. “Development and validation of a finite element model of the ovine hindlimb for the investigation of microgravity loading on skeletal tissue healing.” 7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, July 6-11, 2014.

M Dreischarf, T Zander, A Shirazi-Adl, CM Puttlitz, CJ Adam, J Clayton, CS Chen, VK Goel, A Kiapour, YH Kim, KM Labus, JP Little, WM Park, YH Wang, HJ Wilke, A Rohlmann, H Schmidt. “Comparison of eight published lumbar spine finite element models.” 7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, July 6-11, 2014.

KM Labus, GA Orozco, JJ García, CM Puttlitz. “An anisotropic model of the biaxial mechanics of brain white matter.”  7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston, July 6-11, 2014.

BC Gadomski, KC McGilvray, JT Easley, RH Palmer, CM Puttlitz. “Evaluation of Haversian bone fracture healing in simulated microgravity.” NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX, February 12-13, 2014.

2013

S Shetye, KL Troyer, F Streijger, J Lee, BK Kwon, P Cripton, C Puttlitz. “In vitro nonlinear viscoelastic characterization of the porcine spinal cord.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2013 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR, June 26-29, 2013.

KM Labus, AH Hsieh, C Puttlitz. “Lamellar and interlamellar shear compared across regions of the annulus fibrosis.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2013 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR, June 26-29, 2013.

B Gadomski, K McGilvray, J Easley, R Palmer, C Puttlitz. “Simulating microgravity in a large animal model.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2013 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR, June 26-29, 2013.

S Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “Biaxial response of ovine spinal cord dura mater.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2013 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR, June 26-29, 2013.

K McGilvray, HV Demir, E Unal, C Puttlitz. “A novel bio-microelectrical system for in vivo diagnostic monitoring of fracture healing.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2013 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR, June 26-29, 2013.

BC Gadomski, CM Puttlitz. “Design of a dynamic stabilization device for the correction of the center of rotation in the lumbar spine.” 13th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Vancouver, BC Canada, April 3-5, 2013.

BC Gadomski, KC McGilvray, JT Easley, RH Palmer, CM Puttlitz. “Evaluation of a ground-based ovine model of simulated microgravity.” NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX, February 12-14, 2013.

K McGilvray, C Sansur, C Maulucci, V Singh, C Puttlitz. “A kinematic evaluation of cervical allograft facet spacers which can be used to provide indirect decompression through distraction.” 59th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Antonio, TX, January 25-30, 2013.

K McGilvray, R Palmer, JT Easley, E Unal, HV Demir, C Puttlitz. “A novel bio-microelectrical (BioMEMs) sensor to assess the in vivo fracture healing cascade.” 59th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Antonio, TX, January 25-30, 2013.

2012

C Maulucci, C Sansur, C Puttlitz, V Singh, K McGilvray. “Kinematic response of cortical bone facet spacers for cervical spine decompression.” 40th Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society, Chicago, December 6-8, 2012.

RH Palmer, J Easley, K McGilvray, C Puttlitz. “Development of SMART plate technology: pilot data in the ovine.” 16th Congress of the European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bologna, Italy, September 12-15, 2012.

PD Leahy, KC McGilvray, J Sherman, V Traynelis, E Nottmeier, V Singh, B Murrell, V Patel, CM Puttlitz.Analysis of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion kinematics when supplemented with facet screw instrumentation.” 80th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Miami, FL, April 14-18, 2012.

PD Leahy, KC McGilvray, J Sherman, V Traynelis, E Nottmeier, V Singh, B Murrell, V Patel, CM Puttlitz. “Kinematic assay of multi-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with supplementary facet screw instrumentation. Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Orlando, FL, March 7-10, 2012.

BC Gadomski, KC McGilvray, JT Easley, RH Palmer, CM Puttlitz. “An ovine model of simulated microgravity.” NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Houston, TX, February 14-16, 2012.

BC Gadomski, CM Puttlitz. “Experimental evaluations of intervertebral disc mechanics following posterolateral fusion are dependent on testing protocol.” 58th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, February 4-7, 2012.

PD Leahy, KC McGilvray, J Sherman, V Traynelis, E Nottmeier, V Singh, B Murrell, V Patel, CM Puttlitz.Analysis of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion kinematics when supplemented with facet screw instrumentation.” 58th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, February 4-7, 2012.

KC McGilvray, HV Demir, E Unal, KL Troyer, R Melik, CM Puttlitz. “In vivo fracture healing assessment using a novel bio-microelectromechanical system.” 58th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, February 4-7, 2012.

KL Troyer, CM Puttlitz. “Nonlinear viscoelasticity is requisite to simultaneously describe static and dynamic ligament mechanics.” 58th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, February 4-7, 2012.

2011

BC Gadomski, J Rasmussen, P Galibarov, CM Puttlitz. “The effect of coupled motions and lifting tasks on human lumbar nucleus pressures and annulus fibrosis stresses in a muscle-loaded finite element model.” International Society for Biomechanics, Brussels, Belgium, July 3-7, 2011.

K Troyer, CM Puttlitz. “Comparison of A novel nonlinear viscoelastic finite ramp time correction method to a heaviside step assumption.” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Farmington, PA, June 22-25, 2011.

S Shetye, S Ryan, N Ehrhart, CM Puttlitz. “Novel endoprosthesis for canine limb sparing of canine distal radius osteosarcoma patients – a modular approach.” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Farmington, PA, June 22-25, 2011.

PD Leahy, CM Puttlitz. “Mechanical properties of injured human cervical spine ligaments and corresponding effect on spinal kinematics.” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Farmington, PA, June 22-25, 2011.

BC Gadomski, J Rasmussen, CM Puttlitz. “The effect of muscle loading on internal mechanical parameters of the lumbar spine: a finite element study.” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Farmington, PA, June 22-25, 2011.

KK Hausler, A Swedberg, KC McGilvray, SS Shetye, AS Turner, CM Puttlitz. Effects of botox on spinal kinematics in an interveretebral disc annulotomy sheep model.” 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Long Beach, CA, January 13-16, 2011.

UM Ayturk, V Patel, CM Puttlitz. “Finite element modeling of degenerated-related biomechanical changes of the lumbar spine.” 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Long Beach, CA, January 13-16, 2011.

UM Ayturk, D Schuldt, V Patel, CM Puttlitz. “Orthotropic continuum model development for healthy and degenerated annulus fibrosis based on a biaxial testing protocol.” 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Long Beach, CA, January 13-16, 2011.

B Gadomski, J Rasmussen, CM Puttlitz. “Implementation of physiological muscle loading in a finite element model of the human lumbar spine.” 57th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Long Beach, CA, January 13-16, 2011.

K Troyer, C Puttlitz. “Development and validation of an iterative computational algorithm to characterize the viscoelastic behavior of biological tissue.” 19th Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Long Beach, January 12, 2011.

2010

K Troyer, CM Puttlitz. “Human cervical ligaments exhibit non-linear viscoelastic behavior.”  ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Naples, FL, June 16-19, 2010.

SS Shetye, AS Lyons, AG Bhattacharjee, BG Santoni, C Abjornson, CM Puttlitz. “Evaluation of a surface demineralized flexible allograft chain in an ovine vertebra body model.” 10th Annual Spine Arthroplasty Society (SAS), New Orleans, LA, April 27-30, 2010.

U Ayturk, V Patel, C Puttlitz. “Partial annulus fibrosis preservation facilitates restoration of biomechanics in lumbar spine segments treated with artificial disc replacement.” 10th Annual Spine Arthroplasty Society (SAS), New Orleans, LA, April 27-30, 2010.

C Hart, EJ Ehrhart, A Lyons, D Duval, C Puttlitz, A Turner. ” Evaluation of dermagraft to accelerate the healing of rotator cuff injuries in a sheep model.” 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, March 6-9, 2010.

CK Hee, LA Wisner-Lynch, CM Roden, DJ Aguiar, JS Dines, AS Turner, DL Ruehlman, HK Kestler, SE Lynch, KC McGilvray, AS Lyons, CM Puttlitz, BG Santoni. “Rotator cuff repair in an ovine model using a combination product comprised of a type I bovine collagen matrix and rhPDGF-BB.” 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, March 6-9, 2010.

CK Hee, CM Roden, LA Wisner-Lynch, DJ Aguiar, JS Dines, AS Turner, DL Ruehlman, HK Kestler, SE Lynch, KC McGilvray, AS Lyons, CM Puttlitz, BG Santoni. “Evaluation of rhPDGF-BB in combination with a flowable collagen matrix for the treatment of acute achilles tendon injury.” 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, March 6-9, 2010.

BG Santoni, AS Lyons, KC McGilvray,  HB Seim III, AS Turner, C Abjornson, CM Puttlitz. “Biomechanical and histological evaluation of an allograft anchor for pedicle screw augmentation in an ovine model.” 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, March 6-9, 2010.

K Troyer, C Puttlitz. “Nonlinear viscoelastic behavior of human cervical spine ligaments.” 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, March 6-9, 2010.

SS Shetye, AS Lyons, AG Bhattacharjee, C Abjornson, CM Puttlitz. “Radiographic and histological evaluation of a surface demineralized flexible allograft chain in an ovine vertebra body model.” 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, March 6-9, 2010.

U Ayturk, V Patel, C Puttlitz. “A finite element evaluation of two-level disc replacement in the lumbar spine.” 18th Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, New Orleans, March 5, 2010.

SS Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “The use of a locking vs. non-locking plate in distal radius endoprosthesis for canine limb sparing.” 18th Annual Symposium on Computational Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, New Orleans, March 5, 2010.

S Shetye, CM Puttlitz. “Evaluation of a distal radius endoprosthesis using a validated finite element model of the canine antebrachium.” 9th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Valencia, Spain, February 24-27, 2010.

W Womack, CM Puttlitz. “Nonlinear structural finite element modeling of the human annulus fibrosis.” 9th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Valencia, Spain, February 24-27, 2010.

UM Ayturk, CM Puttlitz. “The annulus fibrosis stabilizes lumbar motion segments treated with artificial disc replacement.” 9th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Valencia, Spain, February 24-27, 2010.

DM Wilson, Bhattacharjee AG, Santoni BG, Puttlitz CM,  Ehrhart N. “Mechanical evaluation of the 3.5mm broad limited contact dynamic compression plate and the 3.5 mm broad locking compression plate.” Veterinary Orthopaedic Society (VOS) Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 20-27, 2010.

2009

Ayturk FO, Santoni BG, Woldtvedt D, Puttlitz CM. “Modeling of the transverse post-yield behavior of bovine cortical bone.”  4th International Conference on Computational Bioengineering, Bertinoro (Forli), Italy, September 16-18 2009.

Santoni BG, Joslyn AG, Ronhodlt CJ, Bogdansky S, Klein RJ, Turner AS, Puttlitz CM.  The effects of a novel cleaning process on the structural architecture and biomechanical properties of ovine patellar tendon grafts.  33rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Tissue Banks, Las Vegas, September 13-16, 2009.

BG Santoni, CM Puttlitz. “Development and biocompatibility characterization of a BioMEMS sensor for monitoring the progression of fracture healing.” 2009 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, June 17-21, 2009.

UM Ayturk, CM Puttlitz. “The effect of mesh refinement on the predictions of finite element models of the spine.” 2009 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, June 17-21, 2009.

JJ Garcia, CM Puttlitz. “A simplified strain energy function to represent the mechanical behavior of the annulus fibrosis.” 2009 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, June 17-21, 2009.

KC McGilvray, CM Puttlitz. “Mechanical characterization of deep vein thrombosis in a murine model using nanoindentation.” Eighth International Conference on Modeling in Medicine and Biology, Crete, Greece, May 26-29, 2009.

NR Cabano, BG Santoni, RH Palmer, KT Troyer, CM Puttlitz. “Mechanical comparison of two suture materials for extra-capsular stifle stabilization.” Veterinary Orthopaedic Society Conference, Steamboat Springs, February 28- March 7, 2009.

AS Lyons, H Bonin, HB Seim, S Turner, C Puttlitz. “Intermediate term effects of HA-coated pedicle screws with and without BMP-2 used in conjunction with rigid instrumentation in an ovine model.” 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 22-25, 2009.

R Tichota, C Puttlitz, A Lyons, K Troyer, S Shetye, W Womack, R Arslanoglu, B Santoni. “A biomechanical study of a limited motion device for lumbar posterior stabilization in an ovine model.” 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 22-25, 2009.

K McGilvray, B Santoni, D Moynihan, M Getelman, C Puttlitz. “Acute Mechanical Evaluation of Three Shoulder Tendon Repair Suture Techniques.” 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 22-25, 2009.

AS Lyons, HB Seim, S Turner, C Abjornson, E Lindley, VV Patel, C Puttlitz. “Evaluation of a bioresorbable anterior cervical plate: a pilot study in sheep.” 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 22-25, 2009.

UM Ayturk, CM Puttlitz. “Determination of the in situ properties of the annulus fibrosus using available in vitro experimentation data.” 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 22-25, 2009.

R Tichota, C Puttlitz, V Patel, V Deviren. “The effect of upper end vertebra selection on adjecent segment stability in selective lumbar instrumentation.” 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 22-25, 2009.

BG Santoni, CJ Ronholdt, S Bogdansky, AS Turner, CM Puttlitz. “A biomechanical, histological and TEM analysis on the effect of a novel cleaning process on ovine patellar tendon grafts.” 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, February 22-25, 2009.

2008

V Patel, C Abjornson, S Turner, H Seim, A Lyons, C Puttlitz.  “Failure analysis of absorbable cervical plates.”  23rd Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society, Toronto, October 14-18, 2008.

U Ayturk, C Puttlitz. “Sensitivity of finite element predictions of kinetic and mechanical parameters to changes in mesh refinement.”  International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Geneva, May 26-31, 2008.

U Ayturk, C Puttlitz. “Nucleotomy has a minimal impact on kinetics/kinematics and a significant influence on load transfer in the lumbar spine.” International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Geneva, May 26-31, 2008.

C Puttlitz, V Patel, B Santoni.  “A biomechanical investigation of two-level cervical disc replacement and associated salvage procedure.”  European Cervical Spine Research Society, Geneva, May 26-31, 2008.

C Puttlitz, D Woldtvedt, W Womack.  “Cervical facet joint cartilage thickness distributions.” European Cervical Spine Research Society, Geneva, May 26-31, 2008.

V Patel, A Lyons, C Abjornson, AS Turner, C Puttlitz.  “Histological evaluation of bioresorbable plates in a sheep model.”  European Cervical Spine Research Society, Geneva, May 26-31, 2008.

B Santoni, CS Goh, RH Palmer, CM Puttlitz. “Biomechanical evaluation of semi-contoured, locking plate/rod versus anatomically-contoured, conventional plate/rod fixation in a canine femoral defect model.” British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association Spring Meeting, Birmingham, United Kingdom, April 2, 2008.

SS Shetye, K Malholtra, G Rodriguez-Canessa, S Ryan, CM Puttlitz. “Mechanical behavior of canine antebrachial ligaments and its relation to collagen content.” Veterinary Orthopaedic Society Conference, Big Sky, Montana, March 8 – 15, 2008.

TT Gall, BG Santoni, EL Egger, MB Rooney, CM Puttlitz. “In vitro biomechanical comparison of polypropylene mesh, a three-loop pulley suture pattern and a combination of the two in the repair of avulsed canine Achilles tendons.”  Veterinary Orthopaedic Society Conference, Big Sky, Montana, March 8 – 15, 2008.

BG Santoni, R Hynes, MAW Henson, K McGilvray, G Rodriguez-Cannessa, A Lyons, M Henson, WJ Womack, CP Puttlitz.  “Lumbar pedicle screw design and trajectory affects bone quality available for purchase and fixation mechanics.”  54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

CM Puttlitz, K McGilvray, AS Lyons, BG Santoni, V Patel, AS Turner.  “Kinetic implications of replacement of a cervical intervertebral disc at adjacent levels and associated salvage procedure.” 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

K McGilvray, A Lyons, M Bansal, AS Turner, J MacGillivray, S Coleman, C Puttlitz. “Biomechanical and histological analysis of a chronic nonacute ovine rotator cuff repair using a polyurethane patch.”  54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

BG Santoni, RA Hynes, KC McGilvray, G Rodriguez-Canessa, AS Lyons, MA Henson, WJ Womack, CM Puttlitz.  “Lumbar pedicle screw design and trajectory affects bone quality available for purchase and fixation mechanics.”  54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

A Lyons, K Foley, H Bonin, E Lange, AS Turner, M Beck, H Seim, CM Puttlitz.  “Hydroxyapatite surface augmentation improves pedicle screw osseointegration for posterior dynamic fixation systems.” 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

WJ Womack, D Woldtvedt, CM Puttlitz.  “An analytical description of cartilage thickness mapping and shape of the cervical spine facet joints.” 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

WJ Womack, D Woldtvedt, CM Puttlitz.  “Diametral compression: computational and experimental investigation of a new bone strength test.”  54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

BG Santoni, TT Gall, EL Egger, CM Puttlitz. “In vitro biomechanical comparison of polypropylene mesh, a three-loop pulley suture pattern and a combination of these treatments for the reconstruction of ruptured canine Achilles tendons.” 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

R Hynes, BG Santoni, MAW Henson, CP Puttlitz. “Dense bone engagement in osteoporotic vertebra using a novel pedicle screw trajectory results in enhanced fixation.” 2008 Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Orlando, FL, February 27 – March 1, 2008.

2007

WJ Womack, DJ Woldtvedt, CM Puttlitz. “Three-dimensional cartilage thickness and geometry mapping of cervical facet joints.” 35th Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society, San Francisco, CA, November 28 – December 1, 2007.

CM Puttlitz, K McGilvray, A Lyons, U Ayturk, AS Turner, V Patel. “Biomechanical implications of adjacent level cervical disc replacement and associated salvage procedures.” 14th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Paradise Island, Bahamas, July 11-14, 2007.

W Womack, C Puttlitz. “Diametral compression of hollow non-circular bone sections.” 2007 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Keystone, CO, June 20-24, 2007.

McGilvray, Amy Lyons, AS Turner, V Patel, C Puttlitz. “Kinetic and biomechanical testing of two-level cervical disc replacement.” 2007 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Keystone, CO, June 20-24, 2007.

K McGilvray, A Lyons, AS Turner, J MacGillivray, S Coleman, C Puttlitz. “Shoulder tendon repair biomechanics using a polyurethane patch in a chronic ovine defect model.” 2007 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Keystone, CO, June 20-24, 2007.

B Santoni, W Womack, D Wheeler, C Puttlitz. “A mechanical and computational investigation on the effects of conduit orientation on the strength of massive bone allografts” 2007 ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Keystone, CO, June 20-24, 2007.

CM Puttlitz, K McGilvray, A Lyons, U Ayturk, AS Turner, V Patel. “Acute biomechanical implications of two-level cervical disc replacement and associated salvage procedure.”  7th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Berlin, May 1-4, 2007.

CM Puttlitz, W Womack, C Ames. “A modified quasi-linear viscoelastic parametric study of the cervical disc.”  7th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Berlin, May 1-4, 2007.

2006

C Puttlitz, N Johnson, B Hindman, J Weeks, M Maktabi, M Todd.  “Effects of manual in-line stabilization on the magnitude and distribution of pressures exerted by a laryngoscope blade during direct laryngoscopy and intubation.”  34th Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society, Palm Beach, FL, November 29-December2, 2006.