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Ligament tears are debilitating and widespread injuries that heal slowly and can result in chronic joint instability, pain, and increased risk of arthritis. Ligaments bind bone to bone and are composed of a dense fiber network. When a ligament is torn, this fiber network is disrupted and the resulting scar tissue has less than half the strength of healthy tissue. This diminished strength can lead to recurrent ligament sprains and irreversible damage to the joint cartilage. Researchers have shown that movement and exercise after injury improves ligament healing, but the specific loading conditions that help restore ligament structure and function have not yet been determined. In this seminar, Dr. Lujan will present research being conducted in his lab to identify the mechanical environments that optimally stimulate tissue remodeling and strengthen the repair of torn ligaments.
Dr. Trevor Lujan, Northwest Tissue Mechanics Lab, Boise State University
Presented February 12, 2016
About the Presenter
About the Presenter
Dr. Trevor Lujan is an assistant professor in Mechanical and Biomedical engineering at Boise State, where he directs the Northwest Tissue Mechanics Lab. A central mission of Dr. Lujan’s research is to investigate how soft tissue responds to force during injury and repair, and to translate this research into innovative medical solutions that are effective and affordable. Dr. Lujan earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah in 2007, and completed post-doctoral work in Orthopaedic biomechanics at Legacy Research Institute in Portland, Oregon. In 2012, Dr. Lujan joined Boise State and now directs research projects related to total hip replacement, ligament healing and meniscus injury.
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