Louis Ferreira, Western University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Western University profile.

Shoulder Arthroplasty Arthroplasty Fixation Bone Mechanical Properties Digital Volume Correlation Joint Replacement Micro Ct Imaging Osteoarthritis Augmented Haptic Feedback

Latest papers

Quantitative Assessment of Closure Forces in Paramedian Forehead Flap Donor Sites.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery · 2026
Donor Site Closure in Paramedian Forehead Flap Reconstruction: Impact on Scar Quality and Patient Satisfaction.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery · 2026
Exploring patient interpretation of an orthosis adherence checklist: A cognitive interview study
PLoS ONE · 2026

All 28 publications

Latest funding

CT--Compatible Hexapod Robot for Multi--Directional Mechanical Testing of Bone by Digital Volume Correlation
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$140,098
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 · Nominated PI
$94,620
Multi-Directional Mechanical Testing of Bone using CT-Compatible Loading Mechanisms
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$192,000

All 8 grants and awards

28 publications.

01

Quantitative Assessment of Closure Forces in Paramedian Forehead Flap Donor Sites.

Aleksa E, Khoury S, Smith C, Gandhi K, Ferreira L, Moore C

The Journal of craniofacial surgery2026

DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000012434 PMID: 41549855

02

Donor Site Closure in Paramedian Forehead Flap Reconstruction: Impact on Scar Quality and Patient Satisfaction.

Khoury S, Aleksa E, Smith C, Gandhi K, Ferreira L, Moore C

The Journal of craniofacial surgery2026

DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000012163 PMID: 41248441

03

Exploring patient interpretation of an orthosis adherence checklist: A cognitive interview study

Saeedi M, MacDermid JC, Ferreira L, Johari S, Szekeres M

PLoS ONE20261 citations

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0344771

04

Study protocol for a pilot randomized crossover trial: Comparing the clinical utility, feasibility, and patient outcomes of remote 3D-printed orthosis fabrication using an innovative heat-reshapable PCL

Farzad M, MacDermid J, Ferreira L, Cuypers S

Hand Therapy2026

DOI: 10.1177/17589983261430907

05

Robotic Skull Contouring for Facial Reconstruction-A Cadaveric Study.

Gandhi K, Smith C, Khoury S, Ferreira L, Moore C

The Journal of craniofacial surgery2025

DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000011734 PMID: 40758966

06

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

Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1002/jor.25976 PMID: 39319527

07

Development of a web-based application for initial hand evaluation and 3D scanning: A pilot feasibility and validity study

Farzad M, MacDermid J, Ferreira L, Tutunea-Fatan O-R, Saeedi M, Gorski A, Balaji A, Cuypers S

Journal of Hand Therapy20254 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.04.019

08

Develop remote orthotic fabrication workflow using 3D modeling and 3D printing technology for carpometacarpal osteoarthritis

Farzad M, MacDermid J, Ferreira L, Tutunea-Fatan O-R, Gorski A, Rattan RS, Hussein N, Cuypers S

Journal of Hand Therapy20253 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2025.04.001

09

Morphology of Proximal Ulna Bare Area: A Guide for Olecranon Osteotomy.

Ting FSH, Huang A, Potra R, Ferreira L, King GJW

The Journal of hand surgery2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.07.010 PMID: 36175248

10

Do current upper limb orthotic classification systems help clinicians choose and design effective orthoses? A scoping review with expert interviews

Farzad M, MacDermid J, Ferreira L, Szekeres M, Cuypers S, Shafiee E, group HUEOE

Journal of Hand Therapy20242 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.05.008

CT--Compatible Hexapod Robot for Multi--Directional Mechanical Testing of Bone by Digital Volume Correlation

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Ferreira, Louis

$140,098

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.

Nominated PICIHR2019Catalyst Gr: Address. Musculoskeletal Cond./Arthritis in Cnds- Joint replacement

Principal investigators: Ferreira, Louis M; Wilhelm, Linda

Keywords: Arthroplasty Fixation; Bone Mechanical Properties; Digital Volume Correlation; Joint Replacement; Micro Ct Imaging; Osteoarthritis; Shoulder Arthroplasty

$94,620

Multi-Directional Mechanical Testing of Bone using CT-Compatible Loading Mechanisms

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ferreira, Louis

$192,000

Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network

Co-investigatorCIHR2016Catalyst Grant: Musculoskeletal Rehab and ME/CFS Network Grant - MR

Principal investigators: MacDermid, Joy C; Lyddiatt, Anne; Astephen Wilson, Janie L; Birmingham, Trevor B; Robinovitch, Stephen N; Roy, Jean-Sébastien

Keywords: Knowlege Translation; Mobility; Musculoskeletal Health; National Platforms; Pain; Randomized Controlled Trials; Rehabilitation; Technology; Transdisciplinary; Work

$593,600

Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Co-investigatorNSERC2014Collaborative Health Research Projects

Principal investigators: Johnson, James

$126,500

Development of Biomechanical Feedback Devices and Robot-Assisted Technologies for Orthopaedic Applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ferreira, Louis

$150,000

Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Principal investigatorCIHR2013Collaborative 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

Bone and Joint Injury and Repair

Co-investigatorCIHR2012Dissemination Events - PA: Musculoskeletal Hlth, Arthritis, Skin & Oral Health

Principal investigators: MacDermid, Joy C

Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disease; Osteoarthritis; Osteoporosis; Rheumatoid Arthritis

$25,000

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
School of Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Science
Surgery

Co-authors at Western University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Joy MacDermid

Rehabilitation Science

11 shared papers, latest 2026

Joy MacDermid

School of Physical Therapy

7 shared papers, latest 2026

Pavlos Bobos

School of Physical Therapy

3 shared papers, latest 2021

Ruby Grewal

Department of Surgery

3 shared papers, latest 2021

Christina Ziebart

School of Physical Therapy

1 shared papers, latest 2021

Darren Drosdowech

Department of Surgery

1 shared papers, latest 2005

Kenneth Faber

Department of Surgery

1 shared papers, latest 2011

Benjamin van der Woerd

Surgery

1 shared papers, latest 2021

George Athwal

Department of Surgery

1 shared papers, latest 2025

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Shoulder Arthroplasty Dear Professor Ferreira, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Quantitative Assessment of Closure Forces in Paramedian Forehead Flap Donor Sites." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "CT--Compatible Hexapod Robot for Multi--Directional Mechanical Testing of Bone by Digital Volume Correlation" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]