The Clarkson University Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory is now closed.

From 2009 to 2024, the lab trained 9 graduate and 35 undergraduate researchers. We pushed the boundaries of orthopaedic research using the finest locally-harvested materials and advanced biomedical engineering knowledge, specifically about biomechanics. Lab alumni (including Dr. K.) now hold positions in academia, industry, and government.

This site is now archival as of 6/15/2024.

Biomechanics, a type of biomedical engineering, applies engineering principles to biological applications to reveal relationships between structure, function, and injury.

Take a look at our publications below!

Journal Papers

• Erath BD, Fite KF, Kuxhaus L (2024). “Catalyzing clinically-driven undergraduate design projects at the nexus of engineering, medicine, and business.” Expert View, ASME J Biomech Eng. Mar 2024, 146(5): 054701 (8 pages) https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064717
• Kuxhaus L, Michalek AJ, Martin SM, Steinbacher JL. (2020). “Bridging the Gap: Science & Technology Policy in the (Bio)engineering Classroom” J Biomech Eng. November 2020. 142(11): 114703 (7 pages) doi: 10.1115/1.4047480 **Editor’s Choice Award**
TIMES CITED: 0
• Kuxhaus L and Troy KL. (2018) “Bad to the Bone: Multifaceted Enrichment of Open-Ended Biomechanics Class Projects submitted to the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering.” J Biomech Eng, 140(8):081008-081008-5. doi:10.1115/1.4040293
• Gale NC† (Corbiere), Zeigler SL, Towler CD, Mondal S, Issen KA, Mesfin A, Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L. (2018) “Increased lumbar spinal column laxity due to low-angle, low-load cyclic flexion predisposes to acute injury” JOR Spine, 2018, e138 https://doi.org/10.1002/jsp2.1038
• Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L., Jaremczuk D‡, Zaino NL‡ (2018) “Proteoglycans contribute to local swelling pressure, but not compressive mechanics, in intact cervine medial meniscus.” J Biomech , 74, 86-91 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.04.023
• Hedgeland MJ, Ciani MJ, Clark AM, Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L. (2017) “A proximally-adjustable variable length intramedullary nail: ex-vivo quasi-static and cyclic loading evaluation.” ASME J Med Dev, 11(4), 045001(1-7) doi: 10.1115/1.4037260
• Zaino NL, Hedgeland MJ, Ciani MJ, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L, Michalek AJ. (2017) “White-tailed deer as an ex-vivo knee model: joint morphometry and ACL rupture strength.” Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 45(4), 1093-1100. doi:10.1007/s10439-016-1746-8
• Gale NC (Corbiere), Kuxhaus L, Ciani MJ. (2016) "Erector spinae muscle – iliocostalis anatomic variation." Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, 19(2):1650007 (6 pages)
• Cassidy E, McCullom SB, Parnes N, Kuxhaus, L, Ciani MJ. (2016). “Morphological variation of the carotid arterial system increases the risk of development of central nervous system ischemia.” Clinical Medicine Reviews in Vascular Health, 8, 1-5. doi: 10.4137/CMRVH.S38902
• Corbiere NC, Zeigler SL, Issen KA, Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L. (2016) “Ring apophysis fractures induced by low-load low-angle repetitive flexion in an ex-vivo cervine model” J Biomech, 49(9):1477-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.03.022
• Kuxhaus L, Corbiere NC. (2016) “Classroom Journal Club: collaborative study of contemporary primary literature in the biomechanics classroom.” J Biomech Eng, 138(7), 070801 (5 pages). doi: 10.1115/1.4032802
• McDonald LT, Corbiere NC, DeLisle JA, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. (2016) " Winning the war on postoperative pain: a multimodal strategy to reduce pain and narcotic pain medication usage after total joint arthroplasty." AORN Journal, 103(6): 606-613. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2016.04.003
• Hedgeland MJ, Libruk MA, Corbiere NC, Ciani MJ, Kuxhaus L. (2016) "The Odocoileus virginianus femur: mechanical behavior and morphology." PLoS ONE 11(1): e0146611. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0146611 Data available at: doi:10.5061/dryad.59gg3.
• McDonald LT, Clark AM, Landauer AK, Kuxhaus L. (2015) "Winning the war on surgical site infection: the role of a preoperative evidence-based intervention bundle in total joint arthroplasty." AORN J, 102(2):182.e1-182.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2015.06.007.
• Throop AD, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. (2015) "An adjustable-length intramedullary nail: development and mechanical evaluation in cervine tibiae.” J Med Dev; 9(2):024503-024503-5. doi: 10.1115/1.4030152
• Miller MC, Kuxhaus L, Cowgill ML, Cook HA, Druschel M, Palmer B, Baratz ME. (2015) “Unique model evokes the supination/pronation deficits found after Mason II fractures.” J Orthop Res, 33(3),343-8. doi: 10.1002/jor.22771
• Throop AD, Landauer AK, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. (2015) "Cervine tibia morphology and mechanical strength: a suitable tibia model?" J Biomech Eng, 137(3), 034503 (6 pages) doi: 10.1115/1.4029302
• Landauer AK, Mondal S, Yuya PA, Kuxhaus L. (2014) "Cyclic cryopreservation affects the nanoscale material properties of trabecular bone." J Biomech 47, pp.3584-89 doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.08.027
• Corbiere NC, Lewicki KA, Issen KA, Kuxhaus L. (2014) "Creating physiologically realistic vertebral fractures in a cervine model." J Biomech Eng, 136, 064504-1 – 064504-4. doi: 10.1115/1.4027059
• Kuxhaus L, Zeng S, Robinson CJ. (2014) “Dependence of elbow joint stiffness measurements on speed, angle, and muscle contraction level.” J Biomech, 47(5):1234-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.12.008.
• Sotereanos NG, Wohlrab D, Hofer A, Kuxhaus L, Miller MC. (2013) “Subsidence in two uncemented femoral stems: an in vitro study.” Proc Inst Mech Eng (H): J Eng Med. 227(10), 1067-1072. doi: 10.1177/0954411913493877
• Tanaka M, Weisenbach CA, Miller MC, Kuxhaus L. (2011) “A continuous method to compute model parameters for soft biological materials.” J Biomech Eng, 133(7), 074502:1-7
• Kuxhaus L, Schimoler PJ, Vipperman JS, Miller MC. (2009) “Validation of a feedback-controlled elbow simulator design: elbow muscle moment arm measurement.” J Med Dev, 3(1), 021002:1-7. doi: 10.1115/1.3191725
• Kuxhaus L, Schimoler PJ, Vipperman JS, Baratz ME, Miller MC. (2009) “Effects of camera switching on fine accuracy in a motion capture system.” J Biomech Eng, 131(1), 014502:1-6. doi: 10.1115/1.3002910

Patents

• Kuxhaus L, Clark AM "Adjustable-length Orthopaedic Device." USPTO US 9,161,790 B2. Approved 10/20/15.

Provisional Patents

• Kuxhaus L, Clark AM, Palin S, Hedgeland MJ, Robinson DA. “Developments on an Adjustable Length Orthopaedic Device.” Provisional # 62/516,180 (Provisional patent filed June 7, 2017)
• Crady SD, Drapeau KE, Piersall TC, Weiner AA, Robinson DA, (students advised by L Kuxhaus) 62/483,344 – Single-Digit Continuous Passive Motion Machine (Provisional patent filed April 20, 2017)
• Davis BG, Anderson II AD, Curry MM, Kuxhaus L, Pelton CR, Robinson C, Shea M, Priganc V. Provisional # 62/460,174 -- Prescribed Motion Brace. (Provisional patent filed February 17, 2017)

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

• Corbiere NC, Kuxhaus L. "Collaborative learning journal clubs in biomedical engineering education." ASEE St. Lawrence Chapter Regional Meeting, March 2012.

Book Chapter

• Sonar AV, Kuxhaus L, Carroll JC. (2010) “Simulation of subject specific bone remodeling and virtual reality visualization.” in Virtual Reality, Jae-Jin Kim (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-518-1, InTech.

Peer-Reviewed Extended Conference Abstracts (Podium Presentaions)

• Troy KL, Kuxhaus L. "Enhancing the biomechanics classroom with entrepreneurial mindset learning activities" American Society of Biomechanics annual meeting Teaching Symposium, “Pedagogical Approaches in Undergraduate Biomechanics”, August 2017.
• Corbiere-Gale NC, Zeigler SL, Towler C, Issen KA, Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L. "Repetitive small-angle flexion may increase injury risk: an ex-vivo study" Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, June 2017.
• Kuxhaus L, Troy KL. "Real-world problem solving and value creation in the biomechanics classroom" Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, June 2017.
• Kuxhaus L. "Best practices in teaching biomechanics: connecting biomechanics beyond the classroom." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, July 2016.
• Corbiere NC, Zeigler SL, Michalek AJ, Issen KA, Kuxhaus L. "Towards vertebral compression fracture prevention: simulating physiologic fracture during small movement ADLs." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport meeting, June 2015, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Hedgeland MJ, Libruk MA, Corbiere NC, Ciani MJ, Kuxhaus L. “Oh deer! Morphological and biomechanical evaluation of cervine femora." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport meeting, June 2015, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Westervelt AR, Landauer AK, Goss PK, Lipinski MR, Creager KT, Kuxhaus L, Erath BD, Fite KB. "An inexpensive mechanically powered laryngopharynx excitation device." World Congress of Biomechanics, July 2014.
• Zeng S, Robinson CJ, Kuxhaus L. "Measuring elbow stiffness at two muscle contraction levels." ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR; June 2013. doi: 10.1115/SBC2013-14651
• Osaheni AO, Amell JM, Griffin RW, Malfa MB, Nycz CJ, Erath BD, Fite K, Kuxhaus L. "Cost effective electrolarynx design: a feasibility study." ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR; June 2013. doi: 10.1115/SBC2013-14057
• Burns T, Finn T, Garrant E, Hemsing F, Lewicki KA, Pane R, Kuxhaus L, Fite K. "Design of a multi-function walker/cane for enhanced assistive function." ASME Bioengineering Division Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 2012. doi: 10.1115/SBC2012-80299
• Kuxhaus L, Dazen D, Hofer A, Miller MC. “A comparison of two hip stem styles: subsidence, failure load, and bone density.” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA; June 2009. doi: 10.1115/SBC2009-204300

Peer-Reviewed Extended Conference Abstracts (Poster Presentaions)

• Davis BG, Shea M, Kuxhaus L. “DART Brace: A custom solution for early mobilization.” ORS Northeast Regional Symposium, July 2017.
• Robinson DA, Hedgeland MJ, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. “Closing the Gap: An Adjustable Intramedullary Nail.” ORS Northeast Regional Symposium, July 2017.
• Martin RC, Kuxhaus L. “An Ex-Vivo Model for Physiologically Realistic Meniscal Tears via Mechanical Overload.” ORS Northeast Regional Symposium, July 2017.
• Gale NC, Zeigler SL, Towler C, Issen KA, Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L. "Evidence of low back injury in the absence of radiographic detection" American Society of Biomechanics annual meeting, August 2017.
• Crady SD, Drapeau KE, Piersall TC, Cassady EA, Weiner AA, Robinson DA, Kuxhaus L, Fite KB, Priganc V, LaRue J, Kelso M. "Wearable rehabilitation: a customizable continuous passive motion device for early phalangeal mobilization" Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, June 2017.
• Anderson II AD, Bosquet B, Curry MM, Davis BG, Pelton CR, Robinson C, Kuxhaus L, Shea M, Priganc V. "DART brace: Daily Advanced Range of motion Therapy for maximizing function" Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, June 2017.
• Corbiere-Gale NC, Zeigler SL, Towler C, Issen KA, Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L. "Biomechanical changes precede radiographic evidence of nontraumatic vertebral fracture under cyclic loading: an ex-vivo study" Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, June 2017.
• Zeigler SL, Towler C, Corbiere NC, Michalek AJ, Issen KA, Kuxhaus L. "Low amplitude flexion movements during activities of daily living can cause vertebral fracture " Accepted to the Exercise and Phyiscal Activity in Aging Conference II, July, 2016.
• Hedgeland MJ, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. " Performance of three variable-length intramedullary nails: the effect of the length-adjustment mechanism." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, July 2016.
• Corbiere NC, Zeigler SL, Issen KA, Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L. " Kinematic evidence of ring apophysis fracture during cyclic loading typical of ADLs." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, July, 2016.
• Zaino NL, Hedgeland MJ, Kuxhaus L, Michalek AJ. "Characterizing a novel ex-vivo animal knee model: ACL rupture and meniscus compressive strength." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Meeting, July 2016.
• Hedgeland MJ, Throop AD, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. "Design and biomechanical comparison of two novel adjustable-length intramedullary nails." ORS Annual Meeting, March 2016, Orlando, FL.
• Corbiere NC, Zeigler SL, Issen KA, Michalek AJ, Kuxhaus L. " Ring apophysis fractures under simulated activities of daily living: a cervine model." ORS Annual Meeting, March 2016, Orlando, FL.
• Zaino NL, Hedgeland MJ, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L, Michalek AJ. "Odocoileus virginianus as a model for the human anterior cruciate ligament." ORS Annual Meeting, March 2016, Orlando, FL.
• Libruk MA, Hedgeland MJ, Corbiere NC, Ciani MJ, Kuxhaus L. "Comparative evaluation of morphometric and biomechanical properties of the cervine femur." ASB Annual Meeting, August 2015, Columbus, OH.
• Hedgeland MJ, Throop AD, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. "Adjusting thinking about IM nails: mechanical evaluation of an adjustable intramedullary nail prototype." ASB Annual Meeting, August 2015, Columbus, OH.
• Kuxhaus L. "Activities to promote reflective learning in the biomechanics classroom." ASB Annual Meeting, August 2015, Columbus, OH.
• Kuxhaus L. “Best practices in teaching biomechanics: integrating reflective learning activities." Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport meeting, June 2015, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Landauer AK, Mondal S, Yuya PA, Kuxhaus L. "Multiple freeze-thaw cycles alter nanoscale viscoelastic properties of cancellous bone." World Congress of Biomechanics, July 2014, Boston, MA.
• Throop AD, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. “Continuously adjustable intramedullary nail: prototype and biomechanical test results." World Congress of Biomechanics, July 2014, Boston, MA.
• Corbiere NC, Zeigler SL, Issen KA, Kuxhaus L. "Fracture Creation in cervine vertebral motion segments via eccentric cyclic loading." World Congress of Biomechanics, July 2014, Boston, MA.
• Kuxhaus L, Corbiere NC, Throop AD. "Engaging undergraduate students via journal clubs in a biomechanics course." World Congress of Biomechanics, July 2014, Boston, MA.
• Landauer AK, Yuya PA, Kuxhaus L. "Repetitive freezing: does it change nanoscale material properties of cancellous bone?" ASB Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE; September 2013.
• Throop AD, Landauer AK, Clark AM, Kuxhaus L. "Comparing periosteal morphology between cervine and human tibiae." ASB Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE; September 2013.
• Corbiere NC, Lewicki KA, Issen KA, Kuxhaus L. "Towards preventing cancellous bone collapse: cervine model and fracture imaging." ASB Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE; September 2013.
• Corbiere NC, Kafka OL, Issen KA, Kuxhaus L. "Cancellous bone fracture visualization method." ASB Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE; September 2013.
• Landauer AK, Yuya PA, Kuxhaus L. "Effects of freeze-thaw cycling on material properties of cancellous cervine bone as characterized by nanoindentation." ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR; June 2013. doi: 10.1115/SBC2013-14607
• Kuxhaus L. "Using journal clubs to teach biomechanics: a two-year review." ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, OR; June 2013. doi: 10.1115/SBC2013-14053
• Zeng S, Robinson CJ, Kuxhaus L. "Development and verification of an elbow stiffness tester." ASB Annual Meeting, Gainesville, FL; August 2012.
• Corbiere NC, Lewicki KA, Ferrucci LM, Issen KA Kuxhaus L. "Creating physiologically realistic vertebral fractures." ASB Annual Meeting, Gainesville, FL; August 2012.
• Kuxhaus L, Corbiere NC. "Engaging students in bioengineering: a basic structure for collaborative learning journal clubs." ASME Bioengineering Division Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 2012. doi: 10.1115/SBC2012-80093
• Kuxhaus L, Weisenbach CA, Miller MC, Tanaka ML. "Quantifying mechanical behavior of soft tissues using a continuous optimization method." ASB Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA; August 2011.
• Weisenbach CA, Rosch JG, Corbiere NC, Cowgill ML, Miller MC, Kuxhaus L. "A novel technique for measurement of ulnar collateral ligament strain." ASB Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA; August 2011.
• Corbiere NC, Sonar AV, Issen KA, Carroll JJ, Kuxhaus L. "Assessing the accuracy of a 3D cancellous bone quantifying algorithm." ASB Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA; August 2011.
• Kuxhaus L, Weisenbach CA, Miller MC, Tanaka ML. "A continuous method to quantify stress-strain behavior of biologic materials." ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Farmington, PA; June 2011. doi: 10.1115/1.4004412
• Sonar AV, Issen KA, Kuxhaus L, Carroll JJ. “Simulation of subject-specific bone remodeling.” ASB Annual Meeting, Providence, RI; August 2010.
• Motlagh AM, Cook HA, Kim S, Kuxhaus L, Brogdon ML, DeMeo PJ, Miller MC. “The strain in the medial ulnar collateral ligament is localized in both the anterior and posterior bands of the anterior bundle.” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Naples, FL; June 2010. doi: 10.1115/SBC2010-19343
• Schimoler PJ, Kuxhaus L, Vipperman JS, Miller MC. “Robotic controller design for an elbow simulator.” 2009 BMES Conference, Pittsburgh, PA; October 2009.
• Kuxhaus L, Brogdon ML, Druschel MJ, Schimoler PJ, Marchessault JS, Baratz ME, Miller MC. “A method to quantify the influence of radial head fracture location on elbow kinematics.” ASB Annual Meeting, State College, PA; August 2009.