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James Johnson

ResearcherWestern University

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James Johnson

Researcher

Health Sciences

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
3 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 1 recent paper, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 17 research grants (14 NSERC, 3 CIHR), most recently in 2021.
Supervised 3 trainees who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2016.

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Research

Augmented Haptic Feedback Biomechanics Biomedical Engineering Computer Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Glenoid Reaming Shoulder Arthroplasty Surgical Planning And Training Virtual Simulator

Latest papers

Reliability and validity of using smartphone sensor and photography to measure hand and upper extremity joint range of motion: A systematic review
Journal of Hand Therapy · 2026
Assessing the validity of a wearable shoulder motion tracking system through comparison with dartfish in patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery
Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express · 2025 · senior author
Applications of wearable sensors in upper extremity MSK conditions: a scoping review
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation · 2023

All 12 publications

Latest funding

Analysis and Development of Dynamic Loading Approaches for the Shoulder Implant-Bone Structure
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$184,000
Development of an Intra-operative Tracking System using the Intellijoint Surgical System for Shoulder Implant Surgery******
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Improving the Treatment of Osseous and Soft Tissue Injuries of the Wrist
CIHR · 2016 · Supervisor
$135,000

All 23 grants and awards

12 publications.

Reliability and validity of using smartphone sensor and photography to measure hand and upper extremity joint range of motion: A systematic review

Shafiee E, Zadeh SM, MacDermid JC, Langohr GD, Johnson J, Lu S

Journal of Hand Therapy20262 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.04.018

Assessing the validity of a wearable shoulder motion tracking system through comparison with dartfish in patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery

MilaniZadeh S, MacDermid JC, Langohr GD, Johnson J

Biomedical Physics and Engineering Express2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/ad9838

Applications of wearable sensors in upper extremity MSK conditions: a scoping review

Zadeh SM, MacDermid J, Johnson J, Birmingham TB, Shafiee E

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation202325 citations

DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01274-w

Heterogeneity of Diabetes: β-Cells, Phenotypes, and Precision Medicine: Proceedings of an International Symposium of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes and the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Cefalu WT, Andersen DK, Arreaza-Rubín G, Pin CL, Sato S, Verchere CB, Woo M, Rosenblum ND, Symposium planning committee, moderators, and speakers:, Rosenblum N, Cefalu W, Andersen DK, Arreaza-Rubín G, Dhara C, James SP, Makarchuk MJ, Pin CL, Sato S, Verchere B, Woo M, Powers A, Estall J, Hoesli C, Millman J, Linnemann A, Johnson J, Pin CL, Hawkins M, Woo M, Gloyn A, Cefalu W, Rosenblum N, Huising MO, Benninger RKP, Almaça J, Hull-Meichle RL, MacDonald P, Lynn F, Melero-Martin J, Yoshihara E, Stabler C, Sander M, Evans-Molina C, Engin F, Thompson P, Shalev A, Redondo MJ, Nadeau K, Bellin M, Udler MS, Dennis J, Dash S, Zhou W, Snyder M, Booth G, Butte A, Florez J

Diabetes2021

DOI: 10.2337/db21-0777 PMID: 34957490

The Impact of Scaphoid Malunion on Carpal Motion: An In-Vitro Analysis.

Chambers SB, Padmore CE, Fan S, Grewal R, Johnson J, Suh N

The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume2021

DOI: 10.1142/s2424835521500387 PMID: 34380394

Hemiarthroplasty implants should have very low stiffness to optimize cartilage contact stress.

Berkmortel C, Langohr GDG, King G, Johnson J

Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1002/jor.24610 PMID: 32017162

The Effect of Dorsal Angulation on Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthrokinematics Measured Using Intercartilage Distance.

Gammon B, Lalone E, Nishiwaki M, Willing R, Johnson J, King GJW

Journal of wrist surgery2019

DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1667303 PMID: 30723596

Arthrokinematics of the Distal Radioulnar Joint Measured Using Intercartilage Distance in an In Vitro Model.

Gammon B, Lalone E, Nishiwaki M, Willing R, Johnson J, King GJW

The Journal of hand surgery2018

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.08.010 PMID: 28951101

A Virtual Reality Simulation Model of Spinal Ultrasound: Role in Teaching Spinal Sonoanatomy.

Ramlogan R, Niazi AU, Jin R, Johnson J, Chan VW, Perlas A

Regional anesthesia and pain medicine2017

DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000537 PMID: 28045758

Intravenous dexamethasone and perineural dexamethasone similarly prolong the duration of analgesia after supraclavicular brachial plexus block: a randomized, triple-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Abdallah FW, Johnson J, Chan V, Murgatroyd H, Ghafari M, Ami N, Jin R, Brull R

Regional anesthesia and pain medicine2015

DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000210 PMID: 25629321

Analysis and Development of Dynamic Loading Approaches for the Shoulder Implant-Bone Structure

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Johnson, James

$184,000

Development of an Intra-operative Tracking System using the Intellijoint Surgical System for Shoulder Implant Surgery******

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Johnson, James

$25,000

Improving the Treatment of Osseous and Soft Tissue Injuries of the Wrist

SupervisorCIHR2016CIHR Fellowship

Principal investigators: Langohr, G. Daniel G

Keywords: Distal Radius Deformities; Druj Contact Mechanics; Druj Function; Wrist Biomechanics; Wrist Kinematics; Wrist Ligamentous Injuries; Wrist Stability

$135,000

The Biomechanical Assessment and Optimization of Minimally Invasive Implants for the Elbow and Shoulder

Co-investigatorCIHR2015Operating Grant

Principal investigators: King, Graham John W

Keywords: Arthritis; Biomechanics; Elbow; Fractures; Implants; Shoulder

$242,575

A Comprehensive Testing Program for Shoulder Implant Assessment

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Johnson, James

$275,000

Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Collaborative Health Research Projects

Principal investigators: Johnson, James

$126,500

Development of Mechanical Testing Systems to Perform Comprehensive Biomechanical Assessments of the Shoulder

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Johnson, James

$33,000

Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Nominated PICIHR2013Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered)

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

$253,000

Novel Mechanical Systems to Perform Biomechanical Assessments of the Shoulder

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Johnson, James

$23,000

Experimental and numerical investigation of the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of fractures to the distal radius with distal radial ulnar joint involvement.

SupervisorCIHR2012Fellowship: Bisby (Prize)

Principal investigators: Burkhart, Timothy A

Keywords: Bone; Finite Element Model; Forward Fall; Fracture; Impact; Musculoskeletal Model; Radius; Rehabilatation; Ulna; Wrist

$10,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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James Johnson

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Reliability and validity of using smartphone sensor and photography to measure hand and upper extremity joint range of motion: A systematic review

Assessing the validity of a wearable shoulder motion tracking system through comparison with dartfish in patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery

Applications of wearable sensors in upper extremity MSK conditions: a scoping review

The Impact of Scaphoid Malunion on Carpal Motion: An In-Vitro Analysis.

Hemiarthroplasty implants should have very low stiffness to optimize cartilage contact stress.

The Effect of Dorsal Angulation on Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthrokinematics Measured Using Intercartilage Distance.

Arthrokinematics of the Distal Radioulnar Joint Measured Using Intercartilage Distance in an In&#xa0;Vitro Model.

A Virtual Reality Simulation Model of Spinal Ultrasound: Role in Teaching Spinal Sonoanatomy.

Intravenous dexamethasone and perineural dexamethasone similarly prolong the duration of analgesia after supraclavicular brachial plexus block: a randomized, triple-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Analysis and Development of Dynamic Loading Approaches for the Shoulder Implant-Bone Structure

Development of an Intra-operative Tracking System using the Intellijoint Surgical System for Shoulder Implant Surgery******

Improving the Treatment of Osseous and Soft Tissue Injuries of the Wrist

The Biomechanical Assessment and Optimization of Minimally Invasive Implants for the Elbow and Shoulder

A Comprehensive Testing Program for Shoulder Implant Assessment

Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Development of Mechanical Testing Systems to Perform Comprehensive Biomechanical Assessments of the Shoulder

Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Novel Mechanical Systems to Perform Biomechanical Assessments of the Shoulder

Experimental and numerical investigation of the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of fractures to the distal radius with distal radial ulnar joint involvement.

Frequent collaborators

Ruby Grewal

Joy MacDermid

Graham King

Francis Lynn

Satya Dash

Patrick MacDonald

Gillian Booth

Peter Thompson

Francis Lynn

Bruce Verchere

Anahi Perlas

Gillian Booth

Nina Suh

Norman Rosenblum

James Johnson

Bruce Verchere

Minna Woo

Joy MacDermid

Arthrokinematics of the Distal Radioulnar Joint Measured Using Intercartilage Distance in an In Vitro Model.