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Expert in Skeletal Biomechanics, Design and Evaluation of Orthopaedic Implants, Artificial Joints, etc.
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert's research interest centers on the biomechanics of bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. This includes studying the causes of fracture of bone and the mechanics of fracture healing. Other areas of orthopaedic biomechanics include the design, development, and evaluation of the clinical performance of devices for stabilization of bone fractures; the design evaluation, and clinical performance of artificial joints, the biocompatibility, wear, and degradation of materials for artificial human joints, including polymers, metals, and ceramics, and the effects of wear particles on the surrounding bone and soft tissue.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Los Angeles, California;
San Diego, California;
Long Beach, California;
Santa Ana, California;
Anaheim, California;
Riverside, California;
Bakersfield, California;
Glendale, California;
Huntington Beach, California;
and San Bernardino, California.
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1988
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PhD
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Mechanical Engineering
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University of Southern California
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1973
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MS
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Mechanical Engineering
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University of California - Los Angeles
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1970
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BS
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Mechanical Engineering
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University of California - Los Angeles
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Cum Laude
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1969
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AA
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Engineering
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El Camino College
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Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society
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1980 to
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UCLA & Expert's Firm Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
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VP Research & Professor
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He is Director of the J. Vernon Luck Center for Orthopaedic Research, which employs about 15 faculty and staff involved in many areas of musculoskeletal biomechanics and design and evaluation of orthopaedic implants, particularly artificial joints.
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1993 to
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1989 to 1995
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1979 to 1993
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1989 to
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1982 to 1989
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1980 to 1982
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1979 to 1980
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Associations/Societies
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Hip Society, Orthopaedic Research Society, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, Orthopaedic Research Society, Society for Biomaterials, ASME, ASTM
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Professional Appointments
Editorial boards of Biomaterials, J. of Arthroplasty, J. Biomedical Materials Research, J. Bone and Joint Surgery
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Awards/Recognition
John Charnley Award from the Hip Society (1994, 2000, 2006), Kappa Delta Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (1998)
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Publications and Patents Summary
Has patented and licensed several types of highly wear resistant polyethylene for use in hip and knee replacements - has involved patent writing and prosecution, negotiation and writing of license agreements, etc.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Biomaterials
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- Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
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- Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
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- Journal of Orthopaedic Research
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- Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
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1999 to 2007
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Veterans Administration
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Research grant reviewer
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He served as a grant reviewer on the Department of Veterans Affairs Scientific Merit Review Board for Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
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Recent Client Requests:
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Consumer product Expert needed to consult regarding the efficacy of a new product idea.
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Expert in orthopedic devices for consulting to sell intellectual property patent.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert is free.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Has acted as an expert witness for plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving failed orthopaedic implants.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Has patented and licensed several types of highly wear resistant polyethylene for use in hip and knee replacements - has involved patent writing and prosecution, negotiation and writing of license agreements, etc.
Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
Many courses on the tribology of artificial joints (see curriculum vitae). Has presented about 265 invited seminars on orthopaedic implant materials and design internationally.
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