Research

Loyola’s Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation faculty emphasize the role of research in patient care and teaching and for the advancement of orthopaedic science. Our physicians hold faculty positions at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, allowing us to maintain a vigorous and ongoing research effort that involves faculty, residents and medical students.

The department maintains a commitment to support the future of orthopaedic research. This creates a community where medical knowledge continuously evolves, and new cures and treatments are found. Our specialists translate orthopaedic research into caring for you with a greater knowledge and understanding of skeletal biology.

Biomechanical Research Laboratory
Collaboration is key to successful research. Our orthopaedic surgeons and research engineers collaborate to develop new implant designs and procedures. Loyola has the world’s only laboratory in which scientists can simulate G-force loads and measure their effect on the human spine. This unique lab draws researchers from around the world to Loyola. Recent research focuses on the link between alcoholism and osteoporosis, a severe condition of bone loss.

Musculoskeletal Biology Research Laboratory
Scientists in this laboratory study the musculoskeletal system on a cellular and molecular level to define how bone cells function during skeletal growth, development and repair.

Orthopaedic Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory
Here we focus on understanding how and why excessive alcohol consumption damages the human skeleton, leading to an increased risk of fracture.