BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Academic & Professional Background

• B.S. (Mechanical Engineering) 1972 - Nagpur University, Nagpur, India
• M.S. (Mechanical Engineering) 1974 - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
• Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) 1980 - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Current Research Interests

• Biomechanics of Spine - Spinal Deformities, Low Back Pain
• Mechanics of Bone and Soft Tissue in Spinal Osteoporosis
• Musculoskeletal Biomechanics

Selected Publications

Khan T, Havey RM, Sayers ST, Patwardhan A, King WW. Animal models of spinal cord contusion injuries. Laboratory Animal Science 49:161-172, 1999.

Patwardhan AG, Bunch WH, Dvonch VM, Gavin TM, Goel V. Biomechanics of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis - natural history and treatment. In: Biomechanics of Spine-Clinical and Surgical Perspectives. Goel VK, Weinstein JN (Eds.), CRC Inc., 1990.

Bunch WH, Patwardhan AG. Scoliosis-Making Clinical Decisions. The CV Mosby Company, St. Louis, 1989.

Vanderby R, Patwardhan AG, Meade KP, Bunch WH. Spinal stability in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. In: Computational Methods in Bioengineering. Spilker RL, Simon BR (Eds.), pp 411-425, 1988.

Stuck RM, Moore JW, Patwardhan AG, Sartori MJ. Forces under the hallux rigidus foot with surgical and orthotic intervention. J Am Podiatric Med Assoc 78:465-468, 1988.

Meade KP, Bunch WH, Vanderby R, Patwardhan AG, Knight GW. Progression of unsupported curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine 12(6):520-526, 1987.

Patwardhan AG, Vanderby R, Knight GW, Gogan W, Levine P. Biomechanics of the spine. In: Atlas of Orthotics - Biomechanical Principles and Application, The CV Mosby Company, St. Louis, Chapter 7, pp 139-150, 1985.

Projects Completed or Active (Selected)

• Biomechanical Study of Spinal Fusion and Its Effect in Adjacent Segments
• Effect of Low Back Pain Treatment Modalities on Lumbar Facet Loading
• Load Bearing Characteristics of the Wrist Following Intercarpal Arthrodesis
• Orthotic Stabilization of Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
• Treatment of Variable Partial Flexor Tendon Lacerations

Research Funding Sources

• VA Rehabilitation Research & Development

Research Methods Employed

• Experimental Determination of Mechanical Properties of Soft Tissue, Bones and Joints of the Musculoskeletal System
• Computer Simulation of Musculoskeletal System/Components using Finite Element Method
• Three-Dimensional Motion Measurement using Light Emitting Diodes (LED) and Infrared Cameras (WATSMART system)
• In-vitro Measurement of Pressures Across Articulating Joint Surfaces using Fuji Pressure Sensitive Film Technique

Professional Accomplishments

• 1986-present - Member, Solid Mechanics Committee, Bioengineering Division, American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Honors

• 1982 - Volvo Award on Low Back Pain Research, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine.
• 1986 - Session Chair, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Winter Annual Meeting. Topic: Spinal Mechanics
• 1987 - Session Chair, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Winter Annual Meeting. Topic: Prosthetic and Orthotic Analysis and Design