Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratory (CORL)
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Facilities/Technology
Diagnostics
The Gait Analysis Laboratory
The CORL supports and operates
a kinetic gait lab to assess ground reaction forces produced by dogs and
humans utilizing an AMTI OR6-6 strain gage-based force plate. The
integration of our forceplate with the current version of Aquire� allows
for the measurement of the three orthogonal ground reaction forces:
mediolateral (Fx), craniocaudal (Fy), and vertical (Fz). We also
anticipate the addition of Video-based Kinematic Gait Analysis in the
near future.
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
(DXA)
The CORL supports and operates a Hologic
QDR4500A fan beam dual-energy X-ray
absorptiometer for assessment of lean
body mass (muscle), fat, and bone
composition analysis. Our unit's
software allows for a diversity of
animal subject analysis. Sub-regions of
interest can also be identified an
analyzed within the individual. We are
also certified to perform human scans as
well. All serial scans can be compared
to previous scans with an extremely low
covariance factor.
Diagnostic Radiology and
Megavoltage Therapy Services
Imaging services available to the
CORL through the Veterinary Teaching
Hospital at WSU include the use of
Radiography, C-Arm digital Fluoroscopy,
Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear
Scintigraphy and Ultrasonography. A
linear accelerator is also available for
megavoltage therapy requirements for
oncologic-based projects.
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Material Testing Analysis
The CORL has at its disposal the use of
a complete materials testing laboratory
through the School of Mechanical
Engineering and Material Sciences at
WSU. Indentation, 4-point bending,
torsial, axial compression analysis;
both static and cyclic, can be performed
on bone and composite materials. The
CORL can also perform in vivo and ex
vivo cartilage stiffness analysis using
an Artscan® hand-held indentation unit.
Physical Therapy
Treadmill
Desmo, Woodway® medical grade treadmill
used for: controlled exercise programs
and post surgical rehabilitation
purposes.
Swimming/Recovery Hydropool
The hydropool is used for equine
anesthesia recovery and canine physical
therapy swimming purposes.
Anesthesia/Surgery
Anesthesia
State of the art anesthesia and patient
monitoring equipment. Anesthesia
machines are equipped with ventilators,
anesthetic gases that include halothane,
isoflurane, desflurane, and sevoflurane.
Monitoring devices include Dynamap�,
Doppler, ECG, direct blood pressure
transducer, HP patient monitoring
system, end tidal volume, blood gases
and pulse oximeter.
Surgery
State of the art surgical facilities,
surgical equipment, and surgical
expertise. Complete surgical services
for veterinary-based orthopedic surgery
(including, but not limited to,
arthroscopy, fracture based-implants,
total joint replacement (cemented and
non-cemented) are available.
Current
Clinical Recruitment Opportunities:
Elbow
Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Nutraceutical Supplements June 2012
Past Research Projects
Spinal Fusion –
Evaluation and comparison of the osteogenic effects between several
interferential stimulation devices intended for adjunct use to enhance
surgically based spinal fusion.
Diet and Osteoarthrosis
– Evaluation of the effect of a special
dietary formulation on the clinical
expression of osteoarthritis in dogs
with chronic hip dysplasia.
New Bone Forming Products
– Evaluation of the osteogenic potential
of a new castor bean polymer to an
autogenous cancellous bone graft in the
dog.
Fracture Fixation -
A study to compare the properties of
stiffness and strength of
fiberglass/acrylic composite bars to
solid acrylic connecting bars used in
Type I ESF designs in veterinary
orthopedics.
Effects of New Dietary
Supplements on Osteoarthrosis
- Evaluation of the effects of a special
dietary formulation on the clinical
expression of chronic osteoarthritis in
dogs.
Obesity and Osteoarthrosis
– Evaluation of the effect of
obesity on the clinical expression of
osteoarthritis in dogs with chronic hip
dysplasia.
Treatment of Pain After
Orthopedic Surgery
- Several clinical studies evaluating
the use of a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug on the treatment
of pain associated with cranial cruciate
ligament surgery.
Personnel
Steven A. Martinez, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVSCo-director
Dr. Martinez received his Masters of
Science degree in comparative
pathology from the University of
California at Davis in 1984 and
received a Doctorate of Veterinary
Medicine degree from the University
of California at Davis in 1985. He
completed a small animal internship
at California Animal Hospital Inc.,
Los Angeles, in 1986. Dr. Martinez
entered a surgical residency at
Michigan State University, which he
completed in 1989. For one year
following residency, he was an
assistant professor of small animal
surgery at the University of Prince
Edward Island in Canada. In 1990 he
became and assistant professor of
small animal surgery at Michigan
State University until 1997. In 1993
Dr. Martinez became a Diplomate of
the American College of Veterinary
Surgeons. In 1997, he accepted a
position at Washington State
University as assistant professor of
small animal orthopedic surgery
where he is still currently
employed. He also has been an
adjunct professor at Mississippi
State University since the end of
2001.
Research Interests:
Arthrology, surgical and
non-surgical treatment of
osteoarthritis, orthopedic patient
rehabilitation, gait analysis, and
DXA applications in orthopedics.
Nicole Hagemeyer, BS, LVT
CORL Manager
Nicole Hagemeyer completed her
Bachelor of Science in
Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine at
Eastern Washington University in
2006. She is licensed Veterinary
Technician and has 12 years of
experience in the veterinary field.
Previously she ran the Small Animal
Surgery Overflow Service at the WSU
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and
has most recently has taken over as
the CORL manager.
Lloyd V. Smith, PhD
Adjunct Personnel
Lloyd V. Smith, PhD, Associate
Professor; School of Mechanical and
Materials Engineering (SMME), WSU.
Dr. Smith has been with WSU since
1996; Ph.D. in Mechanical
Engineering from University of Utah
in 1994; specialties: damage,
durability and characterization of
composite materials, processing
science of laminated, textile and
randomly oriented polymeric
composites, multiaxial testing and
failure criteria, finite element
modeling of material
microstructures, environmental
degradation of polymeric materials.
Dr. Smith oversees the operation of
the materials testing laboratory in
the SMME.
Contact
Information
If interested in finding out more about
research opportunities through the Comparative Orthopedic Research
Laboratory at WSU, please call 1-800-498-9459
or e-mail the
Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratory
