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Healing Hips: A Journey into Joint Health
Imagine waking up one day with a nagging pain in your hip, making even simple movements difficult. This is the reality for many suffering from femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), a condition that leads to early osteoarthritis. My research aims to change that story. Using cutting-edge robotic technology, we recreate human hip movements with remarkable precision, testing cadaveric hips to understand how different surgical techniques affect joint health. We measure the bone pressures and soft tissue deformation on the hip joint before and after surgery to discover which methods work best. This journey into the biomechanics of the hip not only helps surgeons improve their techniques but also brings hope for better recovery and pain free lives. By combining science with a passion for healing, we strive to rewrite the story of hip pain and offer a future where mobility is restored and life is lived fully.
Hooman Kheshti
PhD candidate, Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering - Western University
Supervisor, Geoffrey Ng
Mohammadreza "Hooman" Kheshti is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at Western University, working at the Robarts Research Institute. He earned his Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Shiraz University, Iran. During his MSc studies, Hooman developed a strong interest in musculoskeletal modeling and the simulation of biomechanical systems. This passion for interdisciplinary research led him to focus his PhD thesis on investigating musculoskeletal joint mechanics using mechanical testing devices and imaging technologies. In his current project, Hooman works closely with orthopedic surgeons and collaborates with Lawson Health Research Institute to analyze the biomechanical characteristics of the hip joint. His goal is to uncover the underlying causes of osteoarthritis and to develop innovative surgical techniques and devices. Hooman's work promises to enhance surgical outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from hip joint conditions.
You can connect with Hooman on LinkedIn on Google Scholar or via email mkheshti@uwo.ca.
View Hooman's work as it appears in the Inspiring Minds Digital Collection: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/544/.