Dr. Lindenfeld attended the AAOS Review and Update for Practicing Orthopaedic Surgeons course where he gave two presentations on meniscus function and articular cartilage. Dr. Lindenfeld’s material included information on the repair and restoration of meniscal tissue and the injury and repair process of articular cartilage.

Dr. Noyes was an invited scientific lecturer at the 8th International Conference on Orthopaedics, Biomechanics, and Sports Rehabilitation held in Assisi (Perugia) - Italy. On November 19th he spoke on his 15-year experience regarding the repair of complex meniscus tears that extend into the avascular zone, and on the clinical outcome of meniscus transplants. On November 20th, Dr. Noyes lectured on the treatment of the double and triple varus knee syndrome, for which he received earlier this year the Clinical Research Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. On November 21st, Dr. Noyes detailed his Sportsmetrics women’s knee injury prevention program, focusing on the national implementation of the program and current research efforts.

The Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Education Foundation, in conjunction with Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, Sports Physical Therapy, and Tekulve Acceleration Training, sponsored a one-day 7-hour course for physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength/conditioning specialists. Over 130 health specialists from 5 states attended. The program focused on prevention and treatment of knee injuries; current concepts in ACL, patellofemoral and meniscus surgery and rehabilitation; special problems in athletes; updates on shoulder problems such as impingement and rotator cuff injuries; and training and conditioning for male and female athletes. Faculty included Frank Noyes, M.D.; Marc Galloway, M.D.; Samer Hasan, M.D.; Manish Patel, M.D.; Edward Marcheschi, M.D.; Ann Hollenbeck, A.T.,C.; Rocky Tekulve, A.T.,C.; Timothy Heckmann, P.T.; Julie Jasontak, P.T.; Kelly Eversole, P.T.; Karen Wells, P.T.; Michael McCormack, P.T.; Eric Novicki, A.T.,C.; Brian Colley, A.T.,C.; Al Ducker, A.T.,C.; and Dawn Weatherwax, A.T.,C. The program also featured keynote speaker Becky Jasontek, a 2004 Bronze Medal winner in synchronized swimming. A joint session was held for Ohio high school coaches, attended by 65 individuals who received mandatory continuing education credits.

West, J. R.; Juncosa, N.; Galloway, M. T.; Boivin, G. P., and Butler, D. L. Characterization of in vivo Achilles tendon forces in rabbits during treadmill locomotion at varying speeds and inclinations. J Biomech. 2004 Nov; 37(11):1647-53.

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Dr. Noyes and Research Team Publish Articles in Two Consecutive issues of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery; one of the most prestigious journals in medicine.

Dr. Noyes and his research team in Cincinnati published articles in two consecutive issues of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), the most widely read journal in orthopaedics. The articles focused on two of the most complex and sophisticated knee operations for surgeons to perform; posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and meniscus transplantation.

In the June JBJS issue, Jason Shearn, Ph.D., Edward Grood, Ph.D. and Dr. Noyes published “Two-bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: How Bundle Tension depends on Femoral Placement”. This article described a biomechanical project conducted at the Noyes Tissue Engineering and Biomechanics Laboratories, located within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Noyes developed a unique two-bundle reconstruction method to improve the results of PCL reconstruction, which historically have been unpredictable. This investigation provided data for the first time which determined exactly where to place the graft bundles on the femur to most closely replicate the function of the native PCL.

In the July JBJS issue, Noyes teamed with Sue Barber-Westin, B.S., and Marc Rankin, M.D., to published the first investigation to appear in JBJS on the clinical outcome of meniscus transplantation, “Meniscal Transplantation in Symptomatic Patients Less Than Fifty Years Old”. This study followed 40 patients who received meniscus allografts for an average of 3.4 years postoperatively. A strict rating system was used to determine the outcome, including magnetic resonance imaging, comprehensive knee examinations, x-rays, and completion of validated research forms. The results were encouraging, as 89% rated their knee condition improved, pain with routine daily activities was reduced or eliminated in 68%, and 76% were able to return to low-impact sports without problems. However, the long-term results of the operation remain unknown and the researchers will continue to follow these patients to provide further information to the community.

Noyes, F. R.; Barber-Westin, S. D., and Rankin, M. Meniscal transplantation in symptomatic patients less than fifty years old. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004 Jul; 86-A(7):1392-404

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Shearn, J. T.; Grood, E. S.; Noyes, F. R., and Levy, M. S. Two-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: how bundle tension depends on femoral placement. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004 Jun; 86-A(6):1262-70

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12 participants from as far as London, England successfully completed Sportsmetrics™ certification and joined the ever-expanding list of certified sites throughout the U.S. and Europe. The therapists and trainers were indoctrinated in the rationale and theory behind the scientifically-proven training program from Sportsmetrics™ founder, Dr. Frank Noyes. Practical training sessions and hands-on preparation for Sports Injury Testing were led by Sportsmetrics™ faculty Cathy Walsh and Sue Barber-Westin. After just two years of offering Sportsmetrics™ certification courses, the Foundation has certified over 280 trainers in 35 states and four countries outside the U.S.

The first weekend in April found the Sportsmetrics™ faculty traveling to Denver, Colorado for a certification course sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates. The 18 participants, representing 12 different Physiotherapy Associates clinics, were from the greater Denver area. Participants were presented with a great deal of information on the research and development behind the Sportsmetrics™ program, as well as the rationale behind Sports Injury Testing. As well, Sportsmetrics™ implementation options and techniques for marketing Sportsmetrics™ in their community were discussed. The faculty conducted practical training sessions and hands-on preparation to help the participants become comfortable with implementing the program.

Dr. Noyes was an invited guest speaker at the 5th Biennial ISAKOS Congress in Hollywood, Florida. He presented new information to a large international audience on posterior cruciate ligament revision surgery, detailing the causes of failure of this operation and the outcome of revision two-strand graft reconstructions. The information from the lecture will be published in the May 2005 issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Noyes’ study on PCL revision is the first of its kind to be presented and published in the medical literature.