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Journal Publications

  1. M.E. Baratz, J.d. Des Jardins, D.D. Anderson, J.E. Imbriglia, Displaced Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius: The Effect of Fracture Displacement on Contact Stresses in a Cadaver Model. Journal of Hand Surgery,21A(2):Volume 3, pp.183-8, 1996. [DOI LINK]

  2. J.J McElroy, E.A. Morgan, J.D. DesJardins, D.D. Anderson, R.N. Steensen, The Effect of Intercondylar Notchplasty on the Patellofemoral Articulation. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 24, Number 6, pp. 843-6, 1996. [DOI LINK]

  3. B.A. MacWilliams, J. DesJardins, D.R. Wilson, J. Romero, E.Y.S. Chao, A Repeatable Alignment Method and Local Coordinate Description For Knee Joint Testing and Kinematic Measurement. Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 31, Number 10, pp. 946-950, 1998. [DOI LINK]

  4. Klimkiewicz JJ, Williams GR, Sher JS, Karduna A, Des Jardins J.D., Iannotti JP, The acromioclavicular capsule as a restraint to posterior translation of the clavicle: A biomechanical analysis. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery,    Volume 8, Issue 2, pp. 119-124, 1999. [DOI LINK]

  5. J.J. Elias, J.D. DesJardins, A.F. Faust, S.A. Lietman, E.Y.S. Chao, Size and Position of a Single Condyle Allograft Influences Knee Kinematics. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Vol. 17, No. 4, 1999. [DOI LINK]

  6. B.A. MacWilliams, D.R. Wilson, J.D. DesJardins, J. Romero, E.Y.S. Chao, Hamstrings Cocontraction Reduces Internal Rotation, Anterior Translation, and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Load in Weightbearing Flexion. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Vol. 17, No. 6, pp. 817-22, 1999. [DOI LINK]

  7. J.D. Des Jardins, H. Haider, P.S. Walker, The use of a force-controlled dynamic knee simulator to quantify the mechanical performance of total knee replacement designs during functional activity. Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 33/10, pp. 1231-1242, 2000. [DOI LINK]

  8. L.C. Benson, J.D. DesJardins, T. Pace, M. LaBerge, Effects of In Vitro Wear of Machined and Molded UHMWPE Tibial Inserts on TKR Kinematics.  Journal of Biomedical Materials Research (Applied Biomaterials), Vol. 58, No. 5, pp. 496-504, 2001. [DOI LINK]

  9. L.C. Benson, J.D. DesJardins, M.K. Harman, M. LaBerge Effect of Stair Descent Loading on Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene Wear in a Force-controlled Knee Simulator.  Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Part [H], 216(6): pp.409-18, 2002. [DOI LINK]

  10. M.R. Gevaert, M. LaBerge, J.M. Gordon, J.D. DesJardins , The Quantification of Physiologically Relevant Cross Shear Wear Phenomena on Orthopaedic Bearing Materials Using a Novel Wear Testing Machine, Journal of Tribology, Vol. 127, No. 4, pp. 740-749, 2005. [DOI LINK]

  11. A. Aurora, J.D. DesJardins, P.F. Joseph, M. LaBerge, Effect of Lubricant Composition on the Fatigue Properties of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) For Total Knee Replacement, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part [H], 220(4): pp. 541-51, 2006. [DOI LINK]

  12. J.D. DesJardins, A. Aurora, S.L. Tanner, T.B. Pace, K.B. Acampora, M. LaBerge, Increased Total Knee Arthroplasty Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Wear Using a Clinically Relevant Hyaluronic Acid Simulator Lubricant, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part [H], 220(5), pp. 609-623, 2006. [DOI LINK]

  13. L.M. Gustafson, J.D. DesJardins, L.C. Benson, M. LaBerge, Quantification of Dynamic Tibiofemoral Contact in a Total Knee Replacement During Simulated Daily Activity. MUSC Orthopaedic Journal, Vol. 9, pp. 12-19, 2006.

  14. H. Haider, P.S. Walker, J.D. DesJardins, G.W. Blunn, Effects of Patient and Surgical Alignment Variables on Kinematics in TKR Simulation Under Force-Control. Journal of ASTM International, Vol. 3, No. 10, pp. 1-14, Nov/Dec 2006. [DOI LINK] [PDF]

  15. T.C. Wind, W.R. Barfield, T.R. Barco, J.D. DesJardins, J.A. Glaser, Intralaminar Screw Positioning, Placement and Pull-Out Force in the Second Cervical (C2)Vertebral Body. MUSC Orthopaedic Journal, Vol. 10, pp. 27-32, June 2007.

  16. M.S. Lepine, W.R. Barfield, J.D. DesJardins, L.A. Hartsock, Biomechanical Assessment of Fixation Methods for Repair of Pauwel’s Type III Femoral Neck Fractures at Measured Fracture Moments. MUSC Orthopaedic Journal, Vol. 10, pp. 57-64, June 2007.

  17. J.D. DesJardins, S.A. Banks, T. Pace, M. LaBerge, A Direct Comparison of Patient and Simulator Total Knee Replacement Kinematics. Journal of Biomechanics Vol. 40, Issue 15, pp. 3458–3466, Jul 2007. [DOI LINK]

  18. J.D. DesJardins, B. Burnikel, M. LaBerge, UHMWPE Wear Performance Against Roughened Oxidized Zirconium and CoCr Femoral Knee Components, Wear, Vol. 264, Issue 3-4, pp.245-256, Feb 2008. [DOI LINK]

  19. S.R. Shaha, J.D. DesJardins, R.W. Blob, Antler stiffness in caribou (Rangifer tarandus): testing variation in bone material properties between males and female, Zoology, Volume 111, pp. 476–482, Oct 2008. [DOI LINK]

  20. M.K. Harman, J.D. DesJardins, L.C. Benson, S.A. Banks, M. LaBerge, W.A. Hodge, Comparison of polyethylene tibial insert damage from in vivo function and in vitro wear simulation, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Volume Apr-27, Issue 4, pp.540-548, Mar 2009. [DOI LINK]

  21. B.J. Fregly, C. Marquez-Barrientosa, S.A. Banks, J.D. DesJardins, Increased Conformity Offers Diminishing Returns for Reducing Total Knee Replacement Wear, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Volume 132, Issue 2, pp. 021007, Jan 2010.[DOI LINK] [PDF]

  22. M.S. Lepine, W.R. Barfield, J.D. DesJardins, L.A. Hartsock, The Effect of Moment Arm Length on High Angled Femoral Neck Fractures (Pauwels’ III). Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Volume 3, pp 448-453, May 2010. [DOI LINK] [PDF]

  23. Spinelli, M., Affatato S., Harman, M., DesJardins, J.D., Bi-Unicondylar Knee Prosthesis Functional Assessment Utilizing Force-Control Wear Testing, Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Part [H], Volume 224, No.7, pp. 813-821, Jul 2010. [DOI LINK]

  24. S. Bielby, T. Warrick, D. Benson, R. Brooks, E. Skewes, E. Alvarez, J.D. DesJardins. The Effect of Cut-Line Location on the 3D Rotational Stiffness of an Ankle Foot Orthosis. Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics: Sept 2010 - Volume 22 - Issue 4 - pp 204-210. [DOI LINK]

  25. C.S. Cummings, E.M. Lucas, T.M. Kieu, J.A. Marro, and J.D. DesJardins, The effects of proton radiation on UHMWPE material properties for space flight and medical applications, Advances in Space Research Volume 48, Issue 10, 15 Nov 2011, Pages 1572–1577. [DOI LINK]

  26. J.T. Kim, R.J. Rusly, K. Fruscello, T. Bacro, J.D. DesJardins, W.R. Barfield, W.K. McKibbin. Separation of Bovine Achilles Tendon Ends Repaired with Krackow and Modified Mason-Allen Suture Technique Under Cyclic Loading: A Biomechanical Study. MUSC Orthopaedic Journal 2011; 14 (1):14-20. [Print Only]

  27. C. Vaidya, E. Alvarez, J. Vinciguerra, D.A. Bruce, J.D. DesJardins, Reduction of Total Knee Replacement Wear with Vitamin E blended highly cross linked UHMWPE. Journal of Engineering in Medicine, Jan 2011 vol. 225 no. 1 1-7, [DOI LINK]

  28. R.J. Rusly, J.D. DesJardins, Single Flexion-Axis Selection Influences Femoral Component Alignment and Kinematics during Knee Simulation. Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Part [H], Journal of Engineering in Medicine,Volume 225 Issue 8 Aug 2011 pp. 762 - 768. [DOI LINK]

  29. N. Mitchell, C. Eljach, B. Lodge, J.D. DesJardins, M. Kennedy, Single and Reciprocal Friction Testing of Micropatterned Surfaces for Orthopaedic Device Design, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (JMBBM), Volume 7, Mar 2012, Pages 106–115, [DOI LINK]

  30. E. Alvarez, J. Vinciguerra, J.D. DesJardins, Frictional Performance of Ultra Polish CoCr Surface for Orthopaedic Bearing Applications.  Journal of Tribology International, Volume 47, Mar 2012, Pages 204–211. [DOI LINK]

  31. W.R. Barfield, G. Colbath, J.D. DesJardins, Y. An, L. Hartsock,  The Potential of Magnesium Alloy Use in Orthopaedic Surgery, Current Orthopaedic Practice, March/April 2012 - Volume 23 - Issue 2 - p 146–150. [DOI LINK]

  32. B.L. Roach, J.B. Matheny, M. Spinelli, R.J. Rusly, S. Affatato, J.D. DesJardins, Bi-unicondylar knee replacement laxity with changes to simulated soft tissue constraints, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H Journal of Engineering in Medicine, Jan 2013; Volume 227(1): pp 27–36. [DOI LINK]

  33. K.A.R. Kunkel, R.J. Rusly, R.R. Basinger, J.D. DesJardins, P.D. Gerard, In Vitro Acute Load to Failure and Eyelet Abrasion Testing of a Novel Veterinary Screw‐Type Mini‐Anchor Design, Veterinary Surgery, Volume 42 (Feb 2013) p 217–222. [DOI LINK]

  34. T.B. Pace, K. Keith, E. Alvarez, B. Snider, S.L. Tanner, J.D. DesJardins, Comparison of Conventional Polyethylene Wear and Signs of Cup Failure in Two Similar Total Hip Designs, Journal of Advances in Orthopaedics, vol. 2013, Article ID 710621, Mar 2013. [DOI LINK]

  35. D. Dean, J.D. DesJardins, M. Halsey, K. Harfmann, A. Dicks. T. Youngman,  “Inside a Porcupine Quill” published in NAUKA is pervykh ruk (Russian, Science First Hand) 6 (48), May 2013, pp. 130-131. [DOI LINK] [PDF]

  36. T.B. Pace, K.A. Rusaw, L.J. Minette, B.R. Shirley, R.G. Snider, J.D. DesJardins, Metal-on-Metal Hip Retrieval Analysis: A Case Report, Case Reports in Orthopedics, vol. 2013, Article ID 398973, 5 pages, May 2013. [DOI LINK]

  37. F. Wang, Y. Raval, H. Chen, T.J. Tzeng, J.D. DesJardins, J.N. Anker, Development of Luminescent pH Sensor Films for Monitoring Bacterial Growth Through Tissue, Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 197–204, Feb 2014. [DOI LINK]

  38. B.M. Schultz, R.R. Unocic, J.D. DesJardins, M.S. Kennedy, Formation of a Metallic Amorphous Layer During the Sliding Wear of Ti/TiN Nanolaminates, Tribology Letters, Aug 2014, Volume 55, Issue 2, pp 219-226 [DOI LINK]

  39. E.M. Lucas, N. Marais, J.D. DesJardins, Knee arthrodesis: procedures and perspectives in the US from 1993 to 2011, Springerplus. Sept 2016; 5(1): 1606, [DOI LINK]

  40. S. Stacey, W. Barfield, L. Pietrykowski, J.D. DesJardins, J. Mooney, Comparison of Fatigue Performance Between Fully and Partially Threaded Cannulated Screws Used for Stabilization of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses (SCFE), Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances, Volume 26(1):29-32, Apr 2017  [DOI LINK]

  41. H. Pelham, D. Benza, P. Millhouse, N. Carrington, Md. Arifuzzaman, C. Behrend, J. Anker, J. DesJardins, Implantable strain sensor to monitor fracture healing with standard radiography" Nature: Scientific Reports, Volume 7(1489), 2017. May 4, 2017 [DOI LINK]

  42. J.R. Gagliano, S.M. Helms, G.P. Colbath, B.T. Przestrzelski, R.J. Hawkins, J.D. DesJardins, A Comparison of Onlay vs Inlay Glenoid Component Loosening in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Volume 26(7):1113–1120, Jul 2017 [DOI LINK]

  43. X. Xin, R. Rusly, J.D. DesJardins, F. Voss, K. Chillag, M. LaBerge, Effect of Rotational Prosthetic Alignment Variation on Tibiofemoral Contact Pressure Distribution and Joint Kinematics in Total Knee Replacement, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine, Volume 23(11):1034-1047. Aug 2017 [DOI LINK]

  44. R. Hutchison, J. Myers, N. Hayden, L. Shearer, K. Bruneau, J.D. DesJardins, Evaluation of Isokinetic Single-Leg Cycling as a Rehabilitation Exercise Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery, Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, Volume 2, 32. Aug 2017 [DOI LINK]

  45. M.D. Stokes, B.C. Greene, L.W. Pietrykowski, T.M. Gambon, C.E. Bales, J.D. DesJardins, The use of synthetic ligaments in the design of an enhanced stability total knee joint replacement, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 2018, Volume 232(3): 282-288. Jan 2018 [DOI LINK]

  46. A.J. Bina, G.S. Batt, J.D. DesJardins. A review of laboratory methods and results used to evaluate protective headgear in American football. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, Volume 232(4):360-368. First published online Mar 12, 2018, [DOI LINK]

  47. E. Walker, B. Przestrzelski, J. DesJardins, Re-designing the senior design classroom experience with game-based learning, Advances in Engineering Education, (AEE-06-767), Volume 8, Issue 1, May 22, 2018 [Pub Link]

  48. A. Bina, G. Batt, J.D. DesJardins, Development of a Non-destructive Method to Measure Football Facemask Stiffness, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, Vol 233(2), pp:175-185, First published Online, 11/28/2018 [DOI LINK]

  49. R.E. Hutchison, E.M. Lucas, J.A. Marro, T.M. Gambon, K.N. Bruneau, J.D DesJardins, The effects of acclimation to simulated knee arthrodesis on gait kinematics and kinetics, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of Engineering in Medicine, Part H, Vol 233, Issue 7, 723-734, First published online 05/15/19 [DOI LINK]    

  50. Md. Arifuzzaman, P.W. Millhouse, Y. Raval, T.B. Pace, C.J. Behrend, S. Beladi Behbahani, J. DesJardins, T.R.J. Tzeng, J.N. Anker, An implanted pH sensor read using radiography, Analyst, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, Vol 114(9), pages 2984-2993, April 2019, Fist published online 03/19/2019. [DOI LINK]

  51. M. L. Donaldson, A.M. Holter, S. Neuhoff, K. Vernon, R.W. Blob, J.D. DesJardins, The translation of movement from equine to rider with relevance for hippotherapy, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Vol 77, pages 125-131, June 2019, [DOI LINK]

  52. M. McCullough, N. Msafiri, W. Richardson, M.K. Harman, J.D. DesJardins, D. Dean, Diversifying Bioengineering Design Education with an International Partnership, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 141(12), September 2019, [DOI LINK]

  53. E. Nickel, K. Barrons, M. Owen, B. Hand, A. Hensen, J. DesJardins, Strength testing of definitive transtibial prosthetic sockets made using 3D printing technology, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, e-print January, 6 2020; October 2020 - Volume 32 - Issue 4 - p 295-300 [DOI LINK]    

  54. M.M. Suckey, D. Benza, D. Anderson, J. Heath, J.D. DesJardins, J.N. Anker, Luminescent spectral rulers for noninvasive strain measurement through tissue, The Journal of ACS Sensors, Volume 5, Issue 3, pp:711–718, February, 2020. [DOI LINK]

  55. H. Erickson, Z. Hargett, J. Batista, D. Dean, J.D. DesJardins, Designing a Respiratory Rate Monitor for Developing Countries, IEEE Potentials, Volume 39, Issue 2, March-April 2020. [DOI LINK]

  56. MK. Owen, J.D. DesJardins, Transtibial Prosthetic Socket Strength: The Use of ISO 10328 in the Comparison of Standard and 3D-Printed Sockets, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Volume 32, Issue 2, pp:93-100 April 2020 [DOI Link]

  57. S. Ehmann, K. Walker, C. Bailey, J.D. DesJardins, In-vitro Interface Pressure Mapping Evaluation of Different Compression Applications Applied Over an Innovative Primary Wound Dressing, Wounds 2020; Volume 32(12), pp:353–363. Epub 2020 August 17, December 2020 [DOI Link]

  58. M. Owen, J. Gambill, K. Van Damme, J. Byrd, J.D. DesJardins, Balance Improvements and Golf Swing Kinematic Consistency with Eight Week Balance Intervention. Journal of Sports Research, 2020, 7(2): 50-62, Published October 8, 2020,  [DOI Link]

  59. W.D. Ferriell, G.S. Batt, J.D. DesJardins, Finite Element Validation of 3D American Football Faceguard Structural Stiffness Models. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. First Published 12/09/2020. [DOI Link]

  60. K.H. Wenger, D.L. Heringer, T. Lloyd, M.S. Johnson, J.D. DesJardins, S.E. Stanley, B. Remeniuk, J.A. Szivek, Repair and Remodeling of Partial-weightbearing Uninstrumented Long Bone Fracture Model in Mice Treated with Low Intensity Vibration Therapy, Clin Biomech, Jan (81):105244, Epub 2020 Dec [DOI Link]

  61. N. Brown, M.K. Owen, A. Gardland, J.D. DesJardins, G.M. Fadel, Design of a Single Layer Metamaterial for Pressure Offloading of Transtibial Amputees, J Biomech Eng. May 2021, 143(5), Published 03/04/2021 [DOI Link]

  62. M.M. Suckey, D.W. Benza, J.D. DesJardins, and J.N. Anker, Upconversion Spectral Rulers for Transcutaneous Displacement Measurements, Published 04/20/2021, MDPI Sensors 2021, 21(10), 3554. [DOI Link]

  63. S.M. Helms, L. O’Neill, S. Beladi Behbahani, Jeremy Tzeng, K. Jeray, M.S. Kennedy, A. Cross, S. Tanner, J.D. DesJardins, Efficacy of a plasma-deposited, vancomycin/chitosan antibiotic coating for orthopaedic devices in a bacterially challenged rabbit model, Accepted May 12, 2021, Published 04/22/2021, Materialia, Volume 17, June 2021, 101122 [DOI Link]

  64. A.C. Rajamanthrilage, Md. Arifuzzaman, P.W. Millhouse, T.B. Pace, C.J. Behrend, J.D. DesJardins, J.N. Anker, Measuring Orthopaedic Plate Strain to Track Bone Healing Using a Fluidic Sensor Read via Plain Radiography, Volume 69, Issue 1, January 2022, Published 06/28/2021, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. [DOI Link]

  65. T.E. Parr, J.K. Anderson, A.M. Marionneaux, J.M. Tokish, S.J. Tolan, R.J. Hawkins, M.J. Kissenberth, J.D. DesJardins, Assessment of glenoid baseplate initial micromotion and fixation strength in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty designs using a direct shear force methodology. Shoulder & Elbow. Published 07/19/2021. [DOI Link]

  66. B.F. Kunkle, J.D. DesJardins, J.R. Campbell, J.K. Eichinger, M.J. Kissenberth, K.A. Shaw, J.M. Tokish, S.A. Parada, Biomechanical evaluation of an intramedullary clavicle screw in simple oblique and butterfly wedge fractures. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 2021;235(11):1257-1264. Published 07/21/2021, [DOI Link]

  67. P. Moschella, B. Roth, A. LeMatty, R. Falconer, E.S. Mousavi, A. Nafchi, N. Ashley, J.D. DesJardins, Flow and Pressure Differential Results of a Novel Low-Cost Portable Negative Pressure Patient Enclosure For COVID-19, Annals of Emergency Medicine 78(2):S11 08/01/2021 [DOI Link]

  68. E.S. Mousavi A.M. Nafchi, J.D. DesJardins, A.S. LeMatty, R.J. Falconer, Noah.D. Ashley, B.S. Roth, P. Moschella, Design and in-vitro testing of a portable patient isolation chamber for bedside aerosol containment and filtration, Building and Environment, Volume 207, Part B, January 2022, 108467, Published 10/25/2021, [DOI Link]

  69. A.M.H. Severyn, Zachary Harms, Julia Gambill, John Benedict, Jasmine Townsend, John DesJardins, 3D Modeling and Biomechanical Assessment of Wheelchair Tennis Within Novel Match Simulation Techniques, Journal of Medicine and Science in Tennis, Issue 26, Volume 3, December 2021, Published Online, 11/01/2021, [Journal Link] [Article Link]

  70. K. Billiar, D.P. Gaver, K. Barbee, A. Singh, J. DesJardins, B. Pruitt, J. Tranquillo, G. Gaudette, B. Winkelstein, L. Makowski, J. Amos, A. Saterbak, J. LeDoux, B. Helmke, M. Grimm, P. Benkeser, L.D. Segan, B. Pfister, D. Meaney, T. Arinzeh, S. Margulies, Learning Environments and Evidence-Based Practices in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, BMES Journal of Biomedical Engineering Education, Published Online, 01/31/2022, [DOI Link]

  71. B.S. Roth, P. Moschella, E.S. Mousavi,A.S. LeMatty, R.J. Falconer, N.D. Ashley, A.M. Nafchi, C. Gaafary, J.D. DesJardins, Development and efficacy testing of a portable negative pressure enclosure for airborne infection containment, Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Volume 3, Issue 1. First published: 22 January 2022, [DOI Link]

  72. A.M.H. Severyn, N.R. Luzum, K.L. Vernon, M. Van Puymbroeck, J.D. DesJardins. Influence of 8-Week Horseback Riding Activity on Balance and Pelvic Movements in an Older Adult Population. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. (2022). 02/07/2022, Advance online publication. [DOI Link]

  73. M.K. Owen, J.A. Gambill, J. Rzayeski, W. Bridges, N. DeVries, C. Acevedo, J.D. DesJardins, Comparison of Support Provided by Prophylactic athletic tape following exposure to moisture and exercise, International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training, Manuscript ID IJATT.2021-0053.R2, Accepted 02/10/2022, Published Online 04/01/2022, [DOI Link]

  74. T. Parr, A. Hippensteal, J.D. DesJardins, Development of a length-actuated lower limb prosthesis: Functional prototype and pilot study, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics April 2023; 35(2):114–121 [DOI Link]

  75. K.I. Gassman, S.G. Hill, N.D. Smith, M.S. Kennedy, J. Tzeng, S. Beladi-Behbahani, S.M. Helms, J.D. DesJardins, The effect of surface roughness and chitosan deposition volume on microbial growth in biofilm involving titanium surfaces for orthopaedic applications, Materilia, Volume 24, August 2022, 101481, Published June 22, 2022, [DOI Link]  

  76. J. Dudley, A.B. Slutsky-Ganesh, J.A. Diekfuss, J.M. Avedesian, W. Yuan, C.A. DiCesare, B. Williams, W.P. Meehan, D. Hill, M.B. Panzer, J.D. DesJardins, G.D. Myer, Helmet technology, head impact exposure, and cortical thinning following a season of high school football, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Vol 50, pp 1608-1619., Published 07/22/2022,  [DOI Link]

  77. Ferriell WD, Wright NP, DesJardins JD, Batt GS. Parametric design methods development for the comparison of American football faceguards using validated structural stiffness models. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. January 4, 2023;0(0).[DOI Link]

  78. Walker, K.J. Przestrzelski, B.T., Kaluf, B., Hooks, J.N., Ballard, W.D, Pruett, T.C., Hoeffner, S.L., DesJardins, J.D., Novel 3D-Printed Foot Orthoses with Variable Hardness: A Comfort Comparison to Traditional Orthoses, Journal of Medical Engineering and Physics, Published April 7, 2023, May 2023, Volume 115, 103978. [DOI Link]

  79. N. Luzum, A.M.H. Severyn, G. Cassidy, J.D. DesJardins, Biomechanical comparison of human trunk and thigh muscle activity during walking and horseback riding activity, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Volume 36, October 2023, pp386-392, Published August 24, 2023 [DOI Link]

  80. Owen, Meredith K; Kaluf, Brian D.; DesJardins, John D. Design of a custom metamaterial insert for improved pressure distribution within transtibial prosthetic sockets. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Published November 5, 2024, [DOI Link]

  81. Henline BJ, Cardinal MD, Gruber K, Ferriell DW, Wright NP, DesJardins JD, Batt G. Development of a method for the impact performance characterization of commonly worn helmets in rodeo bull-riding. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. 2024, Published November 8, 2024,  [DOI Link]

  82. NT. Carrington, PW. Milhouse, CJ. Behrend, SR Forrester, TB. Pace, JN. Anker, JD. DesJardins, A novel load-sensing sliding hip screw to aid in the assessment of intertrochanteric fracture healing, Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 179, 2025, 112481, Published December 14, 2024,  [DOI Link]

  83. T. E. Parr, J. D. Desjardins, A. R. Hippensteal, T. G. Harvey and G. Lv, Transfemoral Prosthesis With Ambulatory Length-Actuation: Design and Preliminary Evaluation, IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 193416-193428, 2024, Published December 17, 2024, [DOI Link]

  84. A.P. Marino, M. Jesunathadas, T. Landry ,S. Piland, J.D. DesJardins, G. Batt, Comparison of dynamic performance of Jasti and Humanetics neckforms with an inter-lab validation, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. 2025;0(0),. Published January 10, 2025, [DOI Link]

  85. Cardinal MD, Marino AP, DesJardins JD, Batt G. Development and validation of inverted head form orientation for helmet testing using a pneumatic linear impact system. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. 2025;0(0), Published January 13, 2025,  [DOI Link]

  86. Harrison Scofield; Mickaela J Gunnison; John DesJardins; Nicholas Stiebler; Adam W Smith; M. Tyrrell Burrus; Patrick J Denard; Stephan G Pill; Michael J Kissenberth, The Effect of the Central Post and Screw Constructs on the Univers Revers Total Shoulder System, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2025 Feb 25:S1058-2746(25)00176-4, Published February 23, 2025, [DOI Link]

  87. A.P. Marino, M.D. Cardinal, A. Garrison, G. Batt, J.D. DesJardins, Effects of varied stiffness and design asymmetry of neck antropometric test devices on quasi-static and dynamic loading response to football head impacts, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. JSET-24-0173R1, Published March 18, 2025, [DOI Link]

  88. William D. Ferriell, Noah P. Wright, John D. DesJardins, Gregory S. Batt, Analysis of Structural Stiffness vs. Common Geometric Design Parameters in American Football Faceguard Models, Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, Published May 19, 2025, [DOI Link]

  89. Nathan T. Carrington, Savannah R. Forrester, Paul W. Milhouse, Caleb J. Behrend, Tom B. Pace, Kyle Jeray, Jeffrey N. Anker, John D. DesJardins, An Proof of concept measurement of ovine intertrochanteric fracture stability with an X-ray visualized implantable screw bending sensor, Nature Scientific Reports, Published June 5, 2025, [DOI Link]

  90. James Cox, Suzie Ehmann, Aidan Quinn, Hayden Cagle, John DesJardins, The Effect of Compression Application and Exercise on Interface Pressure (IP) Gradients in Healthy Volunteers, Journal of Engineering in Medicine, JOEIM-24-0050R1, Accepted July 2, 2025

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