Marie-Eve LeBel, Western University

Research

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

Latest papers

Female medical students' perceptions of orthopedic surgery.
Current problems in surgery · 2026
Case report: Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis in closed humerus fracture nonunions.
JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026 · senior author
Mobilization Techniques for Acute and Chronic Retracted Pectoralis Major Tears for Primary Repair.
Arthroscopy techniques · 2025 · senior author

All 27 publications

Latest funding

Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery
NSERC · 2014 · Co-investigator
$126,500
Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery
CIHR · 2013 · Principal investigator
$253,000

All 2 grants and awards

27 publications.

01

Female medical students' perceptions of orthopedic surgery.

Cadieux C, Charron B, Urquhart J, Walker T, Bartley D, Grewal R, Lebel ME, Singh S

Current problems in surgery2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2026.102039 PMID: 42493188

02

Case report: Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis in closed humerus fracture nonunions.

Abu-Amara TBA, LeBel ME

JSES reviews, reports, and techniques2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100858 PMID: 42780904

03

Mobilization Techniques for Acute and Chronic Retracted Pectoralis Major Tears for Primary Repair.

Pirshahid AA, Villani S, LeBel ME

Arthroscopy techniques2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103894 PMID: 41425369

04

Management of First-Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Arthroscopy Association of Canada Position Statement

Khalik HA, Dagher D, Lameire DL, Gusnowski E, Kolpka M, LeBel M-E, Matache BA, Martin RK, Sommerfeldt M, Wong I

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine20252 citations

DOI: 10.1177/23259671251316893

05

Use of an anterolateral distal tibia Locking Compression Plate for the management of acromion pseudoarthrosis in an osteogenesis imperfecta patient: a case report.

Ravichandiran K, LeBel ME

JSES reviews, reports, and techniques2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2023.02.005 PMID: 37588497

06

"Can You Feel It": An Early Experience with Simulated Vibration to Recreate Glenoid Reaming.

Strelzow JA, Kusins JR, Ferreira LM, LeBel ME

JB & JS open access2023Senior author

DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.22.00134 PMID: 37377860

07

Low rates of serious complications after open Latarjet procedure at short-term follow-up.

Alfaraidy M, Alraiyes T, Moatshe G, Litchfield R, LeBel ME

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.06.004 PMID: 35872172

08

The Effect of Staged Versus Usual Care Physiotherapy on Knee Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

McNeill K, Marmura H, Werstine M, Alcock G, Birmingham T, Willits K, Getgood A, LeBel M-E, Litchfield R, Bryant D

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation20233 citations

DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2022-0343

09

Arthroscopy Association of Canada Position Statement on Opioid Prescription After Arthroscopic Surgery

Nucci N, Degen R, Ekhtiari S, Gazendam A, Ayeni OR, Horner N, Wong I, Woodmass J, Grant J, Sheehan B

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine20233 citations

DOI: 10.1177/23259671231214700

10

Active Retrieval Improves Procedural Learning in Orthopedic Surgery.

Ndoja S, Dion CA, Pirshahid AA, Charron BP, Durocher A, McCarton A, LeBel ME

Journal of surgical education2022Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2022.05.001 PMID: 35637140

Development of a Virtual Training Simulator to Model Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Co-investigatorNSERC2014Collaborative Health Research Projects

Principal investigators: Johnson, James

$126,500

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

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
Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
School of Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Surgery
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Science
Other

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Meredith Vanstone

Family Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2013

Joy MacDermid

Rehabilitation Science

1 shared papers, latest 2021

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Augmented Haptic Feedback Dear Professor LeBel, 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 "Female medical students' perceptions of orthopedic surgery." (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.] 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]