Research
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Latest papers
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty in ankylosing spondylitis with partial scapular ankylosis.
JSES international · 2025
An in vitro study of glenoid implant peripheral peg interface mechanics during eccentric loading and lift-off.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society · 2025
Maximizing range of motion of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using design optimization techniques.
Journal of biomechanics · 2021
Latest funding
- $378,676
Developing a Patient-Specific Surgical Decision-Assistance Tool to Improve Reverse Shoulder Replacement Outcomes
CIHR · 2020 · Co-investigator
- $94,620
A multi-level mechanical assessment of osteoarthritic bone and its interaction with joint arthroplasty. Understanding how microstructure influences trabecular-level strain progression within patient excised arthritic/osteoarthritic bone cores with supplemented organ-level analyses of whole joints from patients treated with arthroplasty. Towards improving and ensuring the longevity of joint replacements.
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
- $100,000
The DECIPHER Study: DEterminants of Function and Clinically Important outcomes in Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elder Population: A National CohoRt
CIHR · 2018 · Co-investigator
6 publications.
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty in ankylosing spondylitis with partial scapular ankylosis.
Bauer S, Shekhbihi A, Athwal G, Walch G
An in vitro study of glenoid implant peripheral peg interface mechanics during eccentric loading and lift-off.
Targosinski J, Kusins J, Athwal G, Nelson A, Ferreira L
Maximizing range of motion of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using design optimization techniques.
Elwell J, Athwal G, Willing R
The Use of the Comma Sign and Tissue for Recognition, Reduction, and Stability During Arthroscopic Repair of Combined Anterosuperior Cuff Tears.
Corbaz J, Blakeney WG, Athwal G, Bauer S
Arthroscopic Versus Mini-open Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Trial and Meta-analysis
MacDermid JC, Bryant D, Holtby R, Razmjou H, Faber K, Canada J, Balyk R, Boorman R, Sheps D, McCormack R
Suprascapular Nerve Blockade for Postoperative Pain Control After Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Kay J, Memon M, Hu T, Simunovic N, Duong A, Paul J, Athwal G, Ayeni OR
Developing a Patient-Specific Surgical Decision-Assistance Tool to Improve Reverse Shoulder Replacement Outcomes
Principal investigators: Giles, Joshua W; Yi, Kwang Moo; Zhang, Xuekui
Keywords: Computational Biomechanics; Joint Replacement; Machine Learning; Musculoskeletal Modeling; Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty; Shoulder; Statistical Shape Modeling; Surgical Planning
A multi-level mechanical assessment of osteoarthritic bone and its interaction with joint arthroplasty. Understanding how microstructure influences trabecular-level strain progression within patient excised arthritic/osteoarthritic bone cores with supplemented organ-level analyses of whole joints from patients treated with arthroplasty. Towards improving and ensuring the longevity of joint replacements.
Principal investigators: Ferreira, Louis M; Wilhelm, Linda
Keywords: Arthroplasty Fixation; Bone Mechanical Properties; Digital Volume Correlation; Joint Replacement; Micro Ct Imaging; Osteoarthritis; Shoulder Arthroplasty
The DECIPHER Study: DEterminants of Function and Clinically Important outcomes in Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elder Population: A National CohoRt
Principal investigators: Schemitsch, Emil H
Keywords: Cost-Effectiveness; Determinants Of Outcomes; Function; Geriatric Trauma; Observational Study; Orthopaedic Surgery; Patient-Important Outcomes; Prospective Cohort; Proximal Humerus Fractures; Quality Of Life
The DECIPHER Study: DEterminants of Function and Clinically Important outcomes in Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elder Population: A National CohoRt
Principal investigators: Schemitsch, Emil H
Keywords: Cost-Effectiveness; Determinants Of Outcomes; Function; Geriatric Trauma; Observational Study; Orthopaedic Surgery; Patient-Important Outcomes; Prospective Cohort; Proximal Humerus Fractures; Quality Of Life
The Biomechanical Assessment and Optimization of Minimally Invasive Implants for the Elbow and Shoulder
Principal investigators: King, Graham John W
Keywords: Arthritis; Biomechanics; Elbow; Fractures; Implants; Shoulder
Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Principal investigators: Johnson, James
Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Principal investigators: Johnson, James A; Athwal, George S; Eagleson, Roy A; Ferreira, Louis M; Lebel, Marie-Eve; Patel, Rajnikant V; Polouchine, Ilia; Tutunea-Fatan, Remus O
Keywords: Augmented Haptic Feedback; Biomechanics; Biomedical Engineering; Computer Assisted Orthopedic Surgery; Glenoid Reaming; Shoulder Arthroplasty; Surgical Planning And Training; Virtual Simulator
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
Frequent collaborators
- Department of Surgery
- Surgery
- Physical Therapy
- School of Physical Therapy
- Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
- Anesthesia
- Rehabilitation Science
- Other
Co-authors at Western University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.
Louis Ferreira
Department of Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2025
Marie-Eve LeBel
Department of Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2021
Dianne Bryant
School of Physical Therapy
1 shared papers, latest 2021
Helen Razmjou
Faculty
1 shared papers, latest 2021
David Sheps
Physical Therapy
1 shared papers, latest 2021
Darren Drosdowech
Department of Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2021
Kenneth Faber
Department of Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2021
Robert Litchfield
Department of Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2021
Olufemi Ayeni
Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2018
Dianne Bryant
Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
1 shared papers, latest 2021
Joy MacDermid
Rehabilitation Science
1 shared papers, latest 2021
James Paul
Anesthesia
1 shared papers, latest 2018
Jeffrey Kay
Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2018
Jaydeep Moro
Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2021
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Profile data last refreshed on November 9, 2025 from the university directory, publication records and CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding.