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Classes Taught

• EGRB 691 Continuum Mechanics
• EGRB 612 Structural Biomechanics
• EGRB 511 Fundamentals of Biomechanics
• EGRB 405 Finite Element Analyses in Solid Mechanics
• EGRB 310 Biomechanics (Lecture and Laboratory)

Current Projects

• Computational modeling of diarthrodial joint function
  • Foot/ankle
  • Elbow
  • Shoulder
  • Wrist
• Corrective procedures for flatfoot deformity
• Structural performance of fixation constructs for:
  • Proximal humeral fractures
  • Proximal femoral fractures
  • Tibial tubercle osteotomies
  • Wrist fusions
• Temperatures and pressures during fracture casting
• Finite element analyses of articular cartilage behavior
• Tissue engineering of articular cartilage
• Reparative approaches for damaged articular surfaces

Education

• B.S. Engineering Science and Mechanics (summa cum laude), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983
• M.S. Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University, 1984
• Ph.D. Engineering Sciences - Bioengineering, University of California at San Diego, 1990

Publications

• Wayne JS, Brodrick CW, Mukherjee N: Measurement of cartilage thickness in the articulated knee. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 26(1):96-102, 1998
  
• Martin LP, Wayne JS, Monahan TJ, Adelaar RS: Elongation behavior of calcaneofibular and cervical ligaments during inversion loads applied in an open-kinetic chain. Foot and Ankle International, 19(4):232-239, 1998.
  
• Earll M, Wayne J, Caldwell P, Adelaar R: Evaluation of two techniques for the treatment of hallux valgus. Foot and Ankle International, 19(7):425-429, 1998.
  
• Mukherjee N, Wayne JS: Load sharing between solid and fluid phases in articular cartilage - I. Experimental determination of in situ mechanical conditions in a porcine knee. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 120:620-624, 1998.
  
• Mukherjee N, Wayne JS: Load sharing between solid and fluid phases in articular cartilage - II. Comparison of experimental results and u-p finite element predictions. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 120:614-619, 1998.
  
• McDowell CL, Wayne JS, Tuten HR, McGuire HH: Cartilage regeneration on a large articular surface facilitated by stress shielding. Virginia Journal of Science, 50(3):237-258, 1999.
  
• Yin C, Wayne JS, Jiranek WA, Zuelzer WA: Differences in mRNA expression pattern between patellar tendons and anterior cruciate ligaments of immature pigs. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 17:823-828, 1999.
  
• Disler DG, Raymond E, May DA, Wayne JS, McCauley TR: Detection and grading of articular cartilage defects with ultrasound – Evaluation of accuracy and interobserver reliability. Radiology, 215(3):846-851, 2000.
• Davis K, Caldwell P, Wayne JS, Jiranek WA: A mechanical comparison of fixation techniques for the tibial tubercle osteotomy. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 380:241-249, 2000.
  
  
• Wayne JS, McDowell CL, Willis MC: Long-term survival of regenerated cartilage on a large joint surface. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 38(2):191-200, 2001.
  
• Sluss JR, Liberti JP, Jiranek WA, Wayne JS, Zuelzer WA: pN collagen type III within tendon grafts used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 19(5):852-857, 2001.
  
• Nasson S, Shuff C, Palmer D, Owen J, Wayne J, Carr J, Adelaar R, May D: Biomechanical comparison of ankle fusion technique - Crossed screws vs. blade plate. Foot and Ankle International, 22(7):575-580, 2001.
  
• Marqueen TJ, Owen JR, Nicandri G, Wayne JS, Carr JB: Comparison of the syndesmotic staple to the transsyndesmotic screw: A biomechanical study. Foot and Ankle International, 26(3):224-230, 2005.
  
• Hadfield MH, Snyder JW, Liacouras PC, Owen JR, Wayne JS, Adelaar RS: The effect of medializing calcaneal osteotomy upon Achilles tendon length and foot pressures with and without superior translation. Foot and Ankle International, 26(5):365-370, 2005. Winner of Roger Mann, M.D. award for best paper.
  
• Sparrow KJ, Finucane SD, Owen JR, Wayne JS: The effects of low intensity ultrasound on medial collateral ligament healing in the rabbit model. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 33(7):1048-1056, 2005.
  
• Wayne JS, McDowell CL, Shields KJ, Tuan RS: In vivo response of PLA/Alginate scaffolds and bone marrow-derived cells for cartilage tissue engineering, Tissue Engineering, 11(5-6):953-963, 2005. Manuscript figure selected for cover of appearing issue.
  
• Hull JR, Owen JR, Fern SE, Wayne JS, Boardman ND: Role of the coronoid process in varus osteoarticular stability of the elbow. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 14(4):441-446, 2005.
  
• Owen JR, Wayne JS: Influence of a superficial tangential zone over repairing cartilage defects – Implications for tissue engineering. Biomechanics and Modelling in Mechanobiology (BMMB), 5(2-3):102-110, 2006. Invited submission.
  
• Liacouras PC, Owen JR, Jiranek WA, Wayne JS: Evaluating the mechanical and polymerization characteristics of a modified bone cement. Journal of Arthroplasty, 21(4):606-611, 2006.
  
• Sharma JV, Liang N, Owen JR, Wayne JS, Isaacs JE: Analysis of relative motion splint for zone VI extensor tendon injuries in the hand. Journal of Hand Surgery (American), 31(7):1118-1122, 2006.
  
• Scott AT, Khiatani VL, Owen JR, Adelaar RS, Wayne JS: External fixation in the treatment of tibial pilon fractures: Comparisons of two frames in torsion. Foot & Ankle International, 28(7):823-830, 2007.
  
• Wiley WB, Owen JR, Pearson SE, Wayne JS, Goradia VK: Medial femoral condyle strength after tunnel placement for single- and double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Journal of Knee Surgery, 20(3):223-227, 2007.
  
• Scott AP, Hendry TM, Iaquinto JM, Owen JR, Wayne JS, Adelaar RS: Plantar pressure analysis in cadaver feet following bony procedures commonly used in the treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon insufficiency. Foot & Ankle International, 28(11):1143-1153, 2007.
  
• Liacouras PC, Wayne JS: Computational modeling to predict mechanical function of joints: Application to the lower leg with simulation of two cadaver studies. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 129:811-817, 2007.
  
• Iaquinto JM, Adelaar RS, Wayne JS: Simulation of contact gait in the cadaveric lower extremity using a novel below knee simulator. Foot & Ankle International, 29(1):66-71, 2008.
  
• Isaacs JE, McDaniel CO, Owen JR, Wayne JS: Comparative analysis of holding strength of available "Nerve Glues". Journal of Hand Surgery, 33A(6):893-899, 2008.
  
• Isaacs JE, Shipley NY, Owen JR, Owings FP, Wayne JS: Biomechanical comparison of the holding strength of a PEEK-Optima circular plate versus a stainless steel oblique T-plate for radioscapholunate arthrodesis. Journal of Hand Surgery, 33A(10):1765-1769, 2008.
  
• Wartella KA, Wayne JS: Development of a bioreactor for biaxial mechanical stimulation to tissue engineering constructs. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 131(2):044501,1-5, 2009.
  
• Fisk JP, Wayne JS: Development and validation of a computational musculoskeletal model of the elbow and forearm. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2009 (Epub ahead of print).
  

Research Topics

• Structural Stability of Fixation Constructs
• Ligament and Tendon Mechanics
• Experimental and Computational Modeling of Diarthrodial Joint Function
• Articular Cartilage: Normal Function, Reparative Techniques, Tissue Engineering