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Alan S. Litsky, M.D., Sc.D.
Associate Professor

Education

Undergraduate degree: A.B. - Chemistry, Princeton University, 1975

Graduate degrees:
M.D. - Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1979
Sc.D. - Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988

Appointments

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Associate Professor of Orthopaedics

Director - Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory

Additional faculty appoitments in the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (IBGP), the Medical Scientist Program (MSP), and the Oral Biology Program

Contact Information

Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory
S-2035 Davis Research Center
480 West Ninth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 293-4827
litsky.1@osu.edu

Affiliations

Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory

Area of expertise

  • Hard-Tissue Biomaterials
  • Implant Fixation
  • Biomedical Research Ethics

Research Interests

My research focus is hard-tissue biomaterials with an emphasis on new materials for orthopaedic and dental applications. This has including development and evaluation of a reduced-modulus acrylic bone cement and a hydroxyapatite-metal alloy composite for net-shaped manufacture of musculoskeletal implants. Continuing research projects in Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory are investigating the use of shape-memory alloys for fracture fixation, micromotion between components of total hip arthroplasties, the determination of the specific origin of polyethylene wear debris in arthroplasty components, and the fatigue behavior of external fixators and dental prostheses.

Teaching

  • BME 631 (Autumn, 2005) "Fundamentals of Biomaterials"
  • BME 733 (Winter, 2006) "Hard-Tissue Biomaterials"
  • BME 741 (Winter, 2006) "Tissue Mechanics"
  • BME 751 (Autumn, 2005) "Professional and Ethicals Issues in Biomedical Research

Recent Publications

  1. Sears, B.R., Ostrum, R.F., and Litsky, A.S. A Mechanical Study of Gap Motion in Cadaveric Femurs Using Short and Long Supracondylar Nails. J. Ortho. Trauma, 18(6):354-360, 2004.
  2. O'Sullivan, C.B., Bertone, A.L., Litsky, A.S., and Robertson, J.T. Laser Shock Peening of 3.5 mm Stainless Steel Cortical Bone Screws. Amer. J. Vet. Res., 65(7):972-976, 2004.
  3. Bartsch, AJ, Litsky, AS, Herriott, RG, and McFadden, JD. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Response to Proximal Tibia Impacts. Thirty-first International Workshop on Injury Biomechanics Research, 2004.
  4. Reese, K, Litsky, A, Kaeding, C, Pedroza, A, and Shah, N. Cannulated Screw Fixation of Jones Fractures: a clinical and biomechanical study. Amer. J. Sports Med., 32:1736-1742, 2004.
  5. Huja, S.S., Litsky, A.S., Beck, M.F., Johnson, K.A., and Larsen, P. Pull Out Strength of Monocortical Screws Placed in the Maxilla and Mandible of Dogs. Am. J. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 127(3):307-313, 2005.
  6. Gallagher, S., Marras, W.S., Litsky, A.S., and Burr, D. Torso Flexion Loads and the Fatigue Failure of Human Lumbosacral Motion Segments. Spine, 30(20):2265-2273, 2005
  7. Gallagher, S., Marras, W.S., Litsky, A.S., and Burr, D. An Exploratory Study of Loading and Morphometric Factors Associated with Specific Failure Modes in Fatigue Testing of Lumbar Motion Segments. Clinical Biomechanics, (in press).

Recent Presentations

  1. Bertone, A.L., Goin, S., Kamei, S.J., Mattoon, J., Litsky, A.S., Weisbrode, S.E., Clark, R., Plouhar, P.L., Kaeding, C.C.. Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS) Collateral Ligament Repair. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 29:43, 2004.
  2. Litsky, A.S., Karanfilov, C.I. "Articulating" Loading Produces Significantly Different Acetabular Cup Micromotion Than Uniaxial Loading. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 29:271, 2004.
  3. Mileti, J., Reish, T., Davison, B., Litsky, A.S. Ipsilateral Sliding Hip Screw and Retrograde Intramedullary Nail: a Biomechanical Comparison of Constructs. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 29:429, 2004.
  4. Bertone, A.L., Lipson, D., Kamei, S.J., Litsky, A.S., Krebs, V., Weisbrode, S.E. Radiofrequency Coupled with Conductive Fluid for Hemostasis in Bone. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 29:486, 2004.
  5. Johnson, K.A., Aper, R.L., Litsky, A.S., Roe, S.C. Fatigue Life and Pushout Strength of a Novel Screw Design for Interlocking Nails. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 29:490, 2004.
  6. Melvin, D.B., Byrne, M.T., Gramza, B.R., Trumble, D.R., Magovern, J.A., Gundlapalli, R.V., Korvick, D.L., Litsky, A.S. A Novel Approach Towards the Development of an Artificial Tendon. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 29:851, 2004.
  7. Marras, W.S., Gallagher, S., Litsky, A.S., Burr, D. The Influence of Torso Flexion on Fatigue Failure of Lumbosacral Motion Segments. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 29:1119, 2004.
  8. Litsky, A.S., Matter, K.C. Quantitative Assessment of Bone Ingrowth in Retrieved S-ROM Sleeves. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 29:1416, 2004.
  9. Bartsch, A., Litsky, A., Herriott, R., McFadden, J. Determination of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Impact Response and Correlation with the Biofidelic Knee Slider Mechanism for the Hybrid III/THOR Anthropomorphic Test Device Lower Limb. 31st Intern. Wkshp on Human Subj. for Biomech. Res., October, 2003.
  10. Litsky, A.S., Karanfilov, C.I. Acetabular Cup Micromotion: "Articulating" Motion Produces Significant Differences. Trans. Seventh World Biomaterials Congress:702, 2004.
  11. Litsky, A.S., Johnson, K.A., Aper, R.L., Roe, S.C. A Novel Screw Design for Improving the Fatigue Life of Interlocking Nails. Trans. Seventh World Biomaterials Congress:794, 2004.
  12. Litsky, A.S., Melvin, D.B., Byrne, M.T., Gramza, B.R., Gundlapalli, R.V., Korvick, D.L. Development of an Enduring Musculo-Tendinous Junction using Fine Fibers. Trans. Seventh World Biomaterials Congress:795, 2004.
  13. Bartsch, A.J., Litsky, A.S., Herriott, R.G., McFadden, J.D. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Response to Proximal Tibia Impacts. 48th Stapp Car Crash Conference, 2004.
  14. Pozzi, A., Litsky, A.S., Field, J.R., Apelt, D., Kowaleski, M.P., Johnson, K.A. Meniscal Release Impairs Load Transmission and Joint Stability in ihe Canine Stifle. Proc. 12th European Soc. of Veterinary Orthopedics and Traumatology, 262, 2004.
  15. Bartsch, A.J., Litsky, A.S., Leith, J.R., Herriott, R.G., McFadden, J.D. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Response to Proximal Tibia Impacts. American Society of Biomechanics, 2004.
  16. Bertone, A.L., Hackett, B., Litsky, A.S., Johnson, A.L., Kaeding, C.C., Lally, T. A Magnesium Injectable Formulation Adheres Bone To Bone And Tendon To Bone. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc., 30:1007, 2005.

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