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McGill.CA / Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab

Conferences

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This group has performed many national and international presentations in the field of musculoskeletal biomechanics

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Published Abstracts

  1. Driscoll, M., Schmid, E., Aubin, C-E., Moreau, A. Sarwark, J. and Parent, S. (2007) Local Effect of Fusionless Device that Modulates Growth to Achieve to Correct Spinal Deformities. 37e réunion annuelle de la Société de la scoliose du Québec, Montreal, Canada, McGill University. (Podium communication, National)
  2. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S., Moreau, A. and Labelle H. (2008) Comparison of Different Fusionless Concepts Using Finite Element Modeling”. Invited Course Lecture, 43rd Annual Meeting of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Salt Lake City, U.S.A., Grand America Hotel. (invited Podium communication, International)
  3. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S. and Moreau, A. (2008) Stress shielding within the scoliotic spine: a progressive risk factor? International research in Scoliotic Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Liverpool, England. (Podium communication, International)
  4. Driscoll, M., Schmid, E., Aubin, C-E., Moreau, A., Sarwark, J. and Parent, S.* (2008) Local Effect of a Fusionless Device that Modulates Growth to Control Vertebral Wedging. 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. (poster communication, International)
  5. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S. Moreau, A. and Villemure, I. (2008) Le Remodelage Physiologique des Tissue Vertebraux Scoliotiques Augmente-t-ill la Progression des Courbures?. 28e Journée de la Recherche du POES/Division d'orthopédie‏, Montreal,Canada, Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. (Podium communication, Institutional)
  6. Driscoll, M,, Aubin, C-E., Moreau, A. and Parent, S. (2008) The influence of Scoliotic Tissue Remodeling on its Pathomechanism. 38e réunion annuelle de la Société de la scoliose du Québec, Quebec City, Canada. (Podium communication, National)
  7. Beaudette, K., Carrion, L. Driscoll, M., Maciejko, R., Boudoux, C. and Aubin, C-E. (2008) Évaluation de techniques d’imagerie pour le guidage des chirurgies minimalement invasives du rachis : Premières images. 38e réunion annuelle de la Société de la scoliose du Québec, Quebec City, Canada. (Podium communication, National)
  8. Driscoll, M. and Blyum, L. (2009) The Influence of Altered Mechanical Properties in Hypertoned Fascia on Muscle Activational Strategies. Second International Fascia Research Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Vrije Universiteit. (Podium communication, International)
  9. Driscoll, M.* and Blyum, L. (2009) The Presence of Physiological Stress Shielding in Load Bearing Articulation of Patients with Cerebral Palsy. 3rd Inter-nation Cerebral Palsy Conference, Sydney, Australia, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. (poster communication, International)
  10. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Moreau, A. and Parent, S. (2009) Biomechanical Critique of Corrective Methods in Paediatric Scoliosis via Fusionless Growth Modulation. 29e Journée de la Recherche du POES/Division d'orthopédie‏, Montreal, Canada, Hopital l'Hôtel-Dieu. (Podium communication, Institutional)
  11. Driscoll, M.*, Shi, L., Wang, D., Chu, WCW., Cheng, JCY., Villemure, I. and Aubin, C-E (2009) La Croissance Elevée Chez Les Patients Scoliotiques Augmente-t-Elle Le Risque De Progression?. 29e Journée de la Recherche du POES/Division d'orthopédie‏, Montreal, Canada, Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. (poster communication, Institutional)
  12. Driscoll, M. and Blyum, L. (2009) Stress Allocation in Cerebral Palsy: A Process Governed by Physiological Properties. A global status quo on Cerebral Palsy, with a view to the future, Utrecht, Netherlands, Het Vechthuis. (poster communication, International)
  13. Beaudette, K., Driscoll, M., Strupler, M., Carrion, L., Maciejko, R., Boudoux, C. and Aubin C.E. (2009) Design of an OCT Handheld Probe for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries: Preliminary Results. 39th Annual meeting of the Quebec Scoliosis Society, Saint-Sauveur, Canada. (Podium communication, National)
  14. Driscoll, M., Shi, L., Wang, D., Chu, WCW., Cheng, JCY., Villemure, I. and Aubin, C-E. (2009) Biomechanical analysis of different vertebral growth patterns in the pathomechanism of AIS. 39e réunion annuelle de la Société de la scoliose du Québec, Saint-Sauveur, Canada (Podium communication, National)
  15. Shi, L., Wang, D., Driscoll, M., Chu, WCW., Cheng, JCY., Villemure, I. and Aubin, C-E. (2009) Modeling of Biomechanics of Vertebral Column Overgrowth in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. The 29th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.(Podium communication, International)
  16. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C.-E., Moreau, A., Wakula, Y., Parent S. (2010) Influence of Intravertebral Epiphyseal Fusionless Growth Modulation Device on Spinal Alignment in a Porcine Model. 40e réunion annuelle de la Société de Scoliose du Québec. Burlington, USA. (Podium communication, National)
  17. Beaudette, K., Boudoux, C., Driscoll, M., Strupler, M., Maciejko, R. and Aubin, C-E. (2010) A Handheld Probe based on Optical Coherence Tomography for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries: A Feasibility Study. 8thInternational research in Scoliotic Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Montreal, Canada. (Podium communication, International)
  18. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S. and Moreau, A. (2010) Finite Element Comparison of Different Growth Sparring Instrumnetation Systems for the Early Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis. International research in Scoliotic Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Montreal, Canada. (Podium communication, International)
  19. Beaudette, K., Driscoll, M., Strupler, M., Carrion, L., Maciejko, R., Boudoux, C., Aubin, CE., (2010). An OCT Handheld Probe for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries. 40e réunion annuelle de la Société de Scoliose du Québec. (Podium communication, National)
  20. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C.-E., Moreau, A., Wakula, Y., Parent S. (2010). Influence of Intravertebral Epiphyseal Fusionless Growth Modulation Device on Spinal Alignment in a Porcine Model. 40e réunion annuelle de la Société de Scoliose du Québec. (Podium communication, National)
  21. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S. and Moreau, A. (2010) The Influence of Increased Vertebral Growth Profiles on the Progression of Idiopathic Scoliosis: a Biomechanical Study. International research in Scoliotic Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Montreal, Canada. (poster communication, International)
  22. Beaudette, K., Strupler, M., Driscoll, M., Maciejko, R., Parent, S., Aubin, C.-É., et al. (2010) OCT guidance for minimally invasive surgery of the spine: A preliminary study. 11th OWLS: Optics Within Life Sciences, Quebec, Canada, (Podium communication, International)
  23. Driscoll, M., Aubin, CE., Moreau, A., Wakula, Y., and Parent, S. (2010) Dispositif intravertébral sans fusion avec modulation de croissance pour la correction précoce des scolioses idiopathiques pédiatriques, 31e Journée de la Recherche du POES/Division d'orthopédie‏, Montreal,Canada, Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. (Podium communication, Institutional)
  24. Beaudette, K.*, Strupler, M., Driscoll, M., Maciejko, R., Parent, S., Aubin, C.-É., and Boudoux, C. (2010) OCT guidance for minimally invasive surgery of the spine: A preliminary study. Gordon Research Conferences: Lasers in Medicine & Biology, Holderness, USA. (poster communication, International)
  25. Driscoll, M. and Blyum L. (2010) The offset of mechanical homeostasis in cerebral palsy. 8th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Limassol, Cyprus (Podium communication, International)
  26. Driscoll, M., Shi, L., Wang, D., Chu, W.C.,Villemure, I., Cheng, J.C., and Aubin, C.E.* (2010) Biomecanichal Modelling of Altered Growth Pattern in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 17th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Toronto, Canada. (poster communication, International)
  27. Beaudette, K.*, Strupler, M., Driscoll, M., Maciejko, R., Parent, S., Aubin, C.-É., Boudoux, C. (2011) Potential of optical coherence tomography to guide minimally invasive surgery of the spine. 7th International Worshop on Fibre optics and Passive Components, Montreal (QC), Canada. (poster communication, International)
  28. Hachem, B., Aubin, C.E., Parent, S., and Driscoll, M. (2011) Porcine finite element model for the simulation of progressive experimental scoliosis and fusionless implants, 41st annual meeting of the Quebec Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada. (Podium communication, National)
  29. Driscoll, M. and Blyum, L. (2011) Home based and family centered treatment of cerebral palsy. 27th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, Hawaii. (invited Podium communication, International)
  30. Beaudette, K., Strupler, M., Driscoll, M., Parent, S., Maciejko, R., Aubin, C.-E., et al. (2011) Optical coherence tomography as a guiding tool for minimally invasive surgery of the spine. SPIE Photonics West: Biomedical Optics and Imaging, San Francisco, USA. (invited Podium communication, International)
  31. Wakula, Y., Villemure, I., Aubin, CE., Driscoll, M., and Parent, S.* (2011) Characterization of in vivo vertebral growth modulation by shape memory alloy staples in a porcine model, 18th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Copenhagen, Denmark (poster communication, International)
  32. Driscoll, M., Aubin, CE., Moreau, A., Wakula, Y., and Parent, S. (2011) Fusionless Scoliosis Management using a Growth Modulating Intravertebral Epiphyseal Device in a Porcine Model, 18th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Copenhagen, Denmark. (Podium communication, International)
  33. Blyum, L., and Driscoll, M. (2012), Mechanical stress transfer – the fundamental basis of all manual therapy techniques, Third International Fascia Research Congress, Vancouver, Canada. (poster communication, International)
  34. Hachem, B., Aubin, C.E., Driscoll, M., and Parent, S. (2012), Porcine spine finite element model as an alternative tool for the validation of a novel fusionless device, International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, Poznan, Poland. (Podium communication, International)
  35. Blyum, L. and Driscoll, M. (2012) Dynamic anatomy, a new approach to functional anatomy, 1st Annual European Fascial Congress, Brussels, Belgium (invited Podium communication, International)
  36. Driscoll, M. and Blyum, L. (2012), Results of a 2 year study investigating the influence of home based therapy on cerebral palsy, 4th International Cerebral Palsy Conference, Pisa, Italy (Podium communication, International).
  37. Driscoll, M., Mac-Thiong, JM., Labelle, H., Slivka, M., Stad, S., and Parent, S.*, (2012), Biomechanical Assessment of Favored Angle Screws with Reduction Tabs and Polyaxial Screws during Scoliosis Correction, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey (poster communication, International)
  38. Driscoll, M., and Blyum, L., (2013), Investigation of the influence of a home based therapy on the health and well-being of cerebral palsy patients, 2nd Singapore Rehabilitation Conference, Singapore (poster communication, International).
  39. Driscoll, M., Fortier-Tougas, C., Fortin, C., Labelle, H., Parent, S., Mac-Thiong, JM., (2013), Examination of a novel device, the Scolioscreen™ used in conjunction with a smartphone APP, to screen for and measure spinal deformities, Canadian Physiotherapy Association's annual Congress, Montreal, Canada (Podium communication, National).
  40. Driscoll, M., Fortier-Tougas, C., Labelle, H., Parent, S., and Mac-Thiong, JM*., (2013), Use of the Scolioscreen to support the IPhone when measuring the angle of trunk inclination in scoliosis. Comparison with the IPhone alone and with the Scoliometer, 20th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Vancouver, Canada (poster communication, International).
  41. Fortier-Tougas, C., Labelle, H., Parent, S., Driscoll, M., and Mac-Thiong, JM., (2013), Mesure de la gibbosité thoracique à l'aide du Scoliomètre, d'un téléphone intelligent et du Scolioscreen combiné à un téléphone intelligent, 43e réunion annuelle de la Société de Scoliose du Québec. (Podium communication, National)
  42. Driscoll, M., and Blyum, L., (2014) Results of a 3 year prospective cohort study investigating the influence of home-based therapy on cerebral palsy patients GMFCS types 4 and 5, 68th Annual meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, AACPDM, San Diego, USA (Podium communication, International)
  43. Clin, J.*, Driscoll, M., Parent, S., Labelle, H., Mac-THiong, JM., Protopsaltis, T., and Schmidt, J., (2015) The Reason 4 Rods to the Pelvis Provides a Stable Revision Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis Study, North American Spine Society Meeting (NASS), Chicago, USA (Poster communication, International)
  44. Driscoll, M. (2015) Results of a 24 Month Prospective Cohort Study Investigating the Influence of Home-Based Therapy on Cerebral Palsy Patients on Intra-Abdominal Pressure and Spinal Stability. 4th International Fascia Research Congress, Washington DC, USA (Poster communication, International)
  45. Driscoll, M. (2015) Can a home based rehabilitation therapy be beneficial for cerebral palsy patients? 1st Asia-Oceanian Congress for Neurorehabilitation, Seoul South Korea (Podium communication, International)
  46. Clin, J.*, Driscoll, M., Parent, S., Labelle, H., Mac-THiong, JM., Protopsaltis, T., and Schmidt, J.,* (2015) The Reason 4 Rods to the Pelvis Provides a Stable Revision Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis Study, 50th Scoliosis Research Society Meeting (SRS) Minneapolis, USA (Poster communication, International)
  47. Blyum, L., and Driscoll, M., (2016) Biotensegrity-inspired patient assessment. British Fascia Symposium, Worcester, United Kingdom (Podium presentation, International).
  48. Driscoll, M (2016) Can parents become generic therapist and administer high frequency therapies to their child with cerebral palsy?, 5th International Conference of Cerebral Palsy (ICPC), Stockholm, Sweden (Poster communication, International).
  49. El Monajjed, K.*, Driscoll, M., (2018) Does Intra-Abdominal Pressure Play a Biomechanical Role in Lateral Asymmetric Postures? Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Halifax (Poster communication, National)
  50. El Bojairami, I.*, Driscoll, M., (2018) A 3-Dimensional Finite Element Muscle Model to Predict Forces in the Clinic, Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Halifax (Poster communication, National)
  51. El Monajjed, K.,* Driscoll, M., (2018) Mechanical Evaluation of the Role of Intra-Abdominal Pressure within the Thoracolumbar Fascia in Postural Asymmetry: A Finite Element Study? Fascia Research Congress, Berlin, Germany (Poster communication, International)
  52. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2019) Minimum lumbosacral orthosis tension required to prevent parastomal herniation while supporting the spine, 27th International Society of Biomechanics, Calgary, Canada (Poster communication, International)
  53. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., Mongrain, R., (2019) Design of a Robotic Torque Handle For Orthopedic Haptic Simulation, 8th International Conference Mechanics and Materials in Design, Bologna, Italy (Podium communication , International)
  54. El Monajjed, K.,* Driscoll, M., (2019) Can offline finite element analysis predict feedback forces for haptic use?8th International Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues, Hawaii, USA (Poster communication, International) *Best Poster Award
  55. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2019) Stress shielding in a finite element lumbar spine inclusive of thoracolumbar fascia - does it have a role in low back pain? 8th International Conference on Mechanics or Biomaterial and Tissues, Hawaii, USA (Poster communication, International)
  56. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2019) New controlled robotic spine validation study towards an accurate experimental model, 8th International Conference on Mechanics or Biomaterial and Tissues, Hawaii, USA (Poster communication, International)
  57. El Monajjed, K.,* Driscoll, M., (2019) Spinal forces measure in finite element model of thoracolumbar fascia during simulation of different lifting postures, 8th International Conference on Mechanics or Biomaterial and Tissues Hawaii, USA (Poster communication, International)
  58. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2020) Impact Forces Required During Graft Placement Towards Development of a Spine Surgery Simulator, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Poster communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  59. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., Mongrain, R., (2020) Mechanics of Minimally Invasive Discectomy Using a New Curette, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Poster communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  60. El Monajjed, K.,* Driscoll, M., (2020) Analysis of Spinal Force Distribution within a Two-Dimensional Thoracolumbar Fascia Model embedding Intra-abdominal Pressure for Kyphotic vs. Squatting Postures, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Poster communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  61. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2020) Mechanical Evaluation of Stress Shielding in the Lumbar Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues in Low Back Pain: A Finite Element Study, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Podium communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  62. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2020) A Novel Universal Robotic Spine Model With Pneumatic Muscles to Study Spinal Stability, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Podium communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  63. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2020) Design of a novel, non-invasive intra-abdominal pressure measurement device, 26th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Milan, Italy (International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  64. Navarro-Ramirez, R.,* Rabau, O., Patel, P.,* Driscoll, M., and Ouellet, J., (2020) “Disc height, graft volume and graft position are related to increase force insertion of Virtual Reality IVD devices” AO SPINE NORTH AMERICA SEMINAR 18th Annual Fellows Forum, Banff Springs, Canada (Poster presentation, National)
  65. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2020) Benchtop Design Based on User Workspace in a Novel Spinal Fusion Surgical Simulator, EuroSpine Congress, Vienna, Austria (International– Cancelled from Covid-19)
  66. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., and J. Ouellet, (2020) “Force Profile During Interbody Cage Insertion to Model Orthopedic Hammering in a Surgical Simulator,” Eurospine, Vienna, Austria (International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  67. El-Monajjed, K.,* Driscoll, M., and Ouellet, J., (2020) “Experimental study of minimally invasive surgical probe-muscle tissue interaction forces: effect of speed, angle and depth on force feedback” Eurospine, Vienna, Austria (Podium Presentation)
  68. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., and J. Ouellet, (2020) “Lumbar Discectomy Tool Torque Hysteresis for Application in a Surgical Simulator” Eurospine, Vienna, Austria (Poster Communication, International)
  69. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M. (2020) “A Validated State of the Art Human Spine Finite Element Model for Accurate Biomechanical Simulations” Eurospine, Vienna, Austria (International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  70. Brahmi, B.,* Driscoll, M., Saad,s., Brahmi, A. and El-Bayeh, C., (2020) "New Adaptive Reaching Law of Sliding Mode Control of Unperturbed Nonlinear System" 4th International Conference On Automation And Mechatronic, Lijiang, China (Cancelled from Covid-19)
  71. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., Mongrain, R., (2021) Discectomy Tool Mechanical Testing in Cadaveric Spine, Global spine congress, Paris, France (poster communication, International)
  72. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) A Novel Universal Robotic Spine Model with Pneumatic Muscles to Study Spinal Stability, Global spine congress, Paris, France (poster presentation, International)
  73. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., Ouellet, J., (2021) The Investigation of Physiological Stress Shielding within the Lumbar Soft Tissues of Musculoskeletal Systems Affected by Ipsilateral Low Back Pain: a Finite Element Study, Global spine congress, Paris, France (poster presentation, International)
  74. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., Ouellet, J., (2021) Mechanical Evaluation of Stress Shielding in the Lumbar Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues in Low Back Pain: A Finite Element Study, Global spine congress, Paris, France (poster presentation, International)
  75. El Bojairami. I.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Role of Muscles, Abdominal Pressure, And Thoracolumbar Fascia In Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Stability, Global spine congress, Paris, France (poster presentation, International)
  76. El Bojairami. I.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) A Validated State of The Art Human Spine Finite Element Model For Accurate Biomechanical Simulations, Global spine congress, Paris, France (poster presentation, International)
  77. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) In vivo soft tissue elasticity – measurement reliability and valididty via novel suction, , 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (poster presentation, National)
  78. Hamedzadeh, A.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Finite Element Analysis of Guide Probe Insertion in a Spine Surgery to Train Deep Neural Network Towards Real-Time Surgical Simulation, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (poster presentation, National)
  79. Brahmi, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Novel adaptive augmented backstepping control of uncertain haptic robot for surgical training systems , 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (poster presentation, National)
  80. El-Monajjed, K.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Force characterization of surgical puncturing probe within back muscles, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (poster presentation, National)
  81. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Development and validation of a representative finite element spine model for accurate biomechanical simulations, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (poster presentation, National)
  82. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., Mongrain, R., (2021) Mechanics of lumbar discectomy tool insertion for application in a surgical simulator, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (poster presentation, National)
  83. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) A novel analogue spine model used to test the impact of intra-abdominal pressure on spinal stability, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (poster presentation, National)
  84. Wang, T.,* and Driscoll, M., (2021) Investigation in the Compromise Between Computational Complexity and Visual Feedback in a Novel Spine Simulator, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (poster presentation, National)
  85. Patel, S.,* and Driscoll, M., (2021) Impact Force Profiles Applied during Interbody Cage Insertion - Towards the Development of a Novel Spinal Fusion Surgical Simulator, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Virtual (podium presentation, National)
  86. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Flash cupping and its effect on soft tissue elasticity, 44th annual Canadian Medical and biological Engineering Society CMBES/SCCB conference, Virtual (podium presentation, National)
  87. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Validation of Analog Instruments on a Novel Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Simulator, 26th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), Milan, Italy (podium presentation, international)
  88. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Design and preliminary validation of a novel, non-invasive intra-abdominal pressure measurement device, 26th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), Milan, Italy (podium presentation, international)
  89. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Design and evaluation of a mixed reality spine surgical simulator benchtop configuration based on the workspace of haptic device and simulator users, XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Stockholm, Sweden, (poster presentation, international)
  90. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Validation of a non-invasive intra-abdominal pressure measurement tool in living and cadaveric specimen, XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Stockholm, Sweden, (poster presentation, international)
  91. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Validation of Analog Impacted Surgical Instrument for Graft Insertion in a Physics-Based Surgical Simulator for Spinal Fusion, Simulation Summit, Virtual (National)
  92. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Assessment of analog surgical instruments on a novel minimally invasive spinal fusion simulator: a face and content validity study, Simulation Summit, Virtual (National)
  93. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Combining Freehand and Controlled Movement for Calculating Surgical Simulator Forces, Simulation Summit, Virtual (National)
  94. Loss, J. Walsh, W., Cornwall, B., Sangiorgio S, Ebramzadeh, E., Kelly, B., Brown, P., Sherrill, J., Meyers, K., Driscoll, M., Colbrunn, R., (2022) Developing Best Practices Through A Collaborative International Spine Biomechanics Study, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting, Tampa Bay, USA (International)
  95. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Validation Of Analog Impact Tools For Graft And Cage Insertion In A Spine Fusion Mixed Reality Simulator, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting, Tampa Bay, USA (International)
  96. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Credibility Assessment Of A Physiologically Representative Finite Elements Spine Model: Verification And Validation, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting, Tampa Bay, USA (International)
  97. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Freehand Biomechanical Testing for Use in Lumbar Discectomy Training, Annual Canadian Spine Society Meeting, Banff, Canada (National)
  98. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Devise and investigate a novel, intramuscular pressure based, muscle activation strategy in a spine stability model., Annual Canadian Spine Society Meeting, Banff, Canada (National)
  99. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Viscoelastic Properties of a 3D Printed Analogue of Thoracolumbar Fascia, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  100. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Biomechanical analysis of the thoracolumbar fascia based on biological sex: a finite element study, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  101. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) The Investigation of Physiological Stress Shielding within Lumbar Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues Affected by Unilateral Low Back Pain through Finite Element Analysis, 6thInternational Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  102. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) The Investigation of Physiological Stress Shielding as a Consequence of Bilateral Low Back Pain on Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues: a Finite Element Study, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International) – Best presentation award, all catagories
  103. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Role and biomechanics of the thoracolumbar fascia in achieving static spine stability: A numerical approach using a validated spine model, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  104. Torres, A.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Development and validation of a novel suction device for internal pressure and modulus of elasticity measurements at a constant strain rate, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  105. Bernier, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Critical assessment of the state of the art of spine supportive corsets – can we do better? 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  106. Loss, J. Walsh, W., Cornwall, B., Sangiorgio S, Ebramzadeh, E., Kelly, B., Brown, P., Sherrill, J., Meyers, K., Driscoll, M., Colbrunn, R., (2022) Developing Best Practices for Spine Biomechanics, North American Spine Society (NASS), Chicago, USA (International)
  107. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Assessment of static spine stability and relative implications of trunk muscles, thoracolumbar fascia, and intra-abdominal pressure, North American Spine Society (NASS), Chicago, USA (International)
  108. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Integration of intramuscular pressure with novel muscle activation strategies in a spine model, North American Spine Society (NASS), Chicago, USA (International)
  109. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Analysis of physiological stress shielding within the lumbar musculoskeletal system as a consequence of mechanical adaptations associated with bilateral and unilateral low back pain: a finite element study, North American Spine Society (NASS), Chicago, USA (International)
  110. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Assessment of elasticity changes on abdominal compliance and spinal stability: A numerical spine model approach inclusive of intra-abdominal pressure, 22nd annual International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Meeting (IASS), Nassau, Bahamas (International)
  111. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Variations in lumbar spine stress distribution based on biological sex: a finite element study, 22nd annual International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Meeting (IASS), Nassau, Bahamas (International)
  112. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Design and validation of 3D printed analogous lumbar model for use in a robotic benchtop spine model, 11th European Solid Mechanics Conference (ESMC), Galway, Ireland (International)
  113. Alkadri, S,.* Driscoll, M., (2022) Validating a Novel VR/AR Spinal Surgical Training Device with Focus on Physics-Based Force FeedbackValidating a Novel VR/AR Spinal Surgical Training Device with Focus on Physics-Based Force Feedback, 5th International Spine Research Symposium, PA, USA (International)
  114. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) An Evaluation of the Comparators Used to Establish Credibility and Validation of Spine Computational Models An Evaluation of the Comparators Used to Establish Credibility and Validation of Spine Computational Models 5th International Spine Research Symposium, PA, USA (International) – Best Presentation award, Biomechanics
  115. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Evaluation of equilibrium spine stability: contribution of spinal muscles, thoracolumbar fascia, and intra-abdominal pressure, Annual EuroSpine Congress, Milan, Italy (International)
  116. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Rotational Stiffness In A Fully 3d Printed Biomechanical Analogue Of The Lumbar Spine, Global Spine Congress, Prague, Czech Republic(International)
  117. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Effect Of Ligaments On Spinal Stiffness By Systematic Construction Of An L1-S1 Analogue Spine Model, Global Spine Congress, Prague, Czech Republic (International)
  118. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) On The Effect Of Thoracolumbar Fascia On Lumbar Spine Stiffness Under Loading In An Analogue Spine Setup, Global Spine Congress, Prague, Czech Republic (International)
  119. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Are Augmented Lumbar Soft Tissue Properties Indicative Of Physiological Stress Shielding As A Potential Biomarker For Female Low Back Pain Patients? An In Vivo Study., Global Spine Congress, Prague, Czech Republic (International)
  120. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) A Biomechanical Analysis Of Sex-Specific Differences Between Load Distribution And Intersegmental Motion In The Thoracolumbar Spine: A Finite Element Study, Global Spine Congress, Prague, Czech Republic (International)
  121. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Assessment Of Elasticity Changes On Abdominal Compliance And Spinal Stability: A Numerical Spine Model Approach Inclusive Of Intra-Abdominal Pressure, Global Spine Congress, Prague Czech Republic (International)
  122. Mithani, A.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Influence Of The Facet Joint Tissues On Lumbar Segmental Range Of Motion In The Sagittal Plane: A Finite Element Approach, Global Spine Congress, Prague Czech Republic (International)
  123. Mithani, A.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Influence Of The Rib Cage On The Lumbar Segmental Range Of Motion In The Sagittal Plane: A Finite Element Approach, Global Spine Congress, Prague Czech Republic (International)
  124. Mithani, A.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Influence Of The Iliolumbar Ligament On The Lumbar Segmental Range Of Motion In The Sagittal Plane: A Finite Element Approach, Global Spine Congress, Prague Czech Republic (International)
  125. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Evidence towards possible physiological stress shielding within lumbar musculoskeletal soft tissues through in vivo analysis of female low back pain patients, World Congress of Low Back Pain, Melbourne Australia (International)
  126. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Investigation of changes in tissue morphology of male low back pain patients within lumbar musculoskeletal soft tissues through in vivo analysis, World Congress of Low Back Pain, Melbourne Australia (International)
  127. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) The effects of variations in lumbar spine curvatures on biomechanical behaviour: a finite element study, World Congress of Low Back Pain, Melbourne Australia (International)
  128. Alkadri, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Validating a Novel VR/AR Spinal Surgical Simulator with Focus on Physics-Based Force Feedback​, World Congress of Low Back Pain, Melbourne Australia (International)
  129. Bernier, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Numerical investigation of intra-abdominal pressure and spinal load-sharing upon the application of an abdominal belt​, World Congress of Low Back Pain, Melbourne Australia (International)
  130. Mithani, A.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) The influence of lumbar disc degeneration on spine compensation: a finite-element approach​​, World Congress of Low Back Pain, Melbourne Australia (International)
  131. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Is the healthy range of sagittal spinal curvature optimal for biomechanical loading? A finite element study, 4th International Spine Loading and Deformation Meeting, Berlin, Germany (International)
  132. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Mechanical testing of lumbar cadaveric muscle and thoracolumbar fascia suggests evidence towards physiological stress shielding of musculoskeletal soft tissues, International Spine Loading and Deformation Meeting Berlin, Germany (International)
  133. Bernier, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Numerical Investigation of Intra-Abdominal Pressure and Spinal Load-Sharing upon the Application of an Abdominal Belt – Preliminary Results, International Spine Loading and Deformation Meeting Berlin, Germany (International)
  134. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2023) Pure bending stiffness in a fully 3D printed L1-S1 lumbar spine model, International Spine Loading and Deformation Meeting Berlin, Germany (International)
  135. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2024) Ligament damage models in the lumbar spine: Modeling with a novel 3D printable analogue model, 24th Annual Canadian Spine Society Meeting, Vancouver Canada (National)
  136. Coltoff E.*, Driscoll, M et al. (2024) Composite Lumbar Spine Surrogate Biomechanical Variability During Multi-Laboratory Collaborative Testing, ORS annual meeting, California, USA (International)
  137. Coltoff E.*, Driscoll, M et al. (2024) Spine - Structure, Function and Mechanics, ORS annual meeting, California, USA (International)
  138. Murray, S.*, Driscoll, M. (2024) Finite element evaluation of the contribution of intra-abdominal pressure toward dynamic spine stability, Society for Experimental Mechanics IMAC annual meeting, Orlando, USA (International)
  139. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M. (2024) Effect of ligaments on lumbar stiffness: a systematic investigation using novel 3D printed analogue spine models, Society for Experimental Mechanics IMAC annual meeting, Orlando, USA (International)
  140. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M. (2024) 3D printable analogue spine models: towards cost and tie effective spinal biomechanical research, Society for Experimental Mechanics IMAC annual meeting, Orlando, USA (International)
  141. Wahbeh, J., Coltoff E.*, Loss J., Dukkipati, S.*, Chastain, K., Pelletier, M., Wang, T., Brown, P., Driscoll, M., Sangiorgio. S., Ebramzadeh, E., Meyers, K., Walsh, W., Cornwall, B., Kelly, B.,; Colbrunn, R., (2024) Composite Lumbar Spine Surrogate Biomechanical Variability During Multi-Laboratory Collaborative Testing, Internation Society for Technology in Arthroplasty annual congress, Nashville, USA (International)
  142. Wahbeh, J., Coltoff E.*, Loss J., Dukkipati, S.*, Chastain, K., Pelletier, M., Wang, T., Brown, P., Driscoll, M., Sangiorgio. S., Ebramzadeh, E., Meyers, K., Walsh, W., Cornwall, B., Kelly, B.,; Colbrunn, R., Temporal (2024) Variation in Artificial Composite Spinal Surrogates Through Inter-Laboratory Spine Biomechanics Testing, Internation Society for Technology in Arthroplasty annual congress, Nashville, USA (International)
  143. Dukkipati, S.*, Driscoll, M., (2024) A Systematic Benchtop Construction and Deconstruction Study of Spinal Ligaments Using Novel 3D Printable Analogue Spine Models, Internation Society for Technology in Arthroplasty annual congress, Nashville, USA (International)
  144. Dukkipati, S.*, Driscoll, M., (2024) Novel Benchtop and In-silico Alternatives to Traditional Spine Biomechanics Research Methodologies, 10th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design, Nagoya, Japan (International)
  145. Coltoff, E.C., Loss, J.G., Dukkipati, S., Driscoll, M., et al. (2024) Biomechanical Variability in Composite Lumbar Spine Surrogates During Multi-Laboratory Collaborative Testing, Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C), Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA (National)
  146. Mithani, A.*, Driscoll, M., (2024) Influence of Spinal Geometric Compensation on Paraspinal Soft Tissue Stress Distribution: A Finite Element Modelling Investigation, International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Vancouver, Canada (International)
  147. Mithani, A.*, Driscoll, M., (2024) Active Contribution of Trunk Soft Tissues on Spinal Geometric Compensation, International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Vancouver, Canada (International)
  148. Dukkipati, S.*, Driscoll, M., (2024) Quantifying the effect of ligament tears on lumbar spine stiffness: A systematic construction and deconstruction study using novel 3D printable analogue spine models, EUROSPINE Annual Meeting, Vienna, Austria (International)

Invited Speaker

  1. Driscoll, M., (2024) Coordination between truck muscles and the thoracolumbar fascia, Fascia Winter Meeting, Padova, Italy. Invited Keynote Speaker
  2. Driscoll, M., (2024) Generating Regulatory In Silico Evidence, FDA/MDIC Symposium on Computational Modeling and Simulation, Hyattsville, MD, Invited Featured Guest Speaker
  3. Driscoll, M., (2024) Thoracolumbar fascia and role in spine stability, Fascia Summer meeting, Montreal, Canada, Invited Keynote Speaker
  4. Driscoll, M., (2023) Can the thoracolumbar fascia change our spine biomechanics and what can we do about it?11th World congress on low back pain, Melbourne, Australia, Invited Keynote Speaker
  5. Driscoll, M., (2023) Spine Biomechanics, where we are today. Western Univerity, Ontario, Canada, Guest Speaker
  6. Driscoll, M. (2022) The influence of Fascia and Spine Stability, Invited Keynote/Presidential address at 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada
  7. Driscoll, M., Clin, J. (2021) Quality of the comparator used in validation of patient specific numerical models, ASME Verification & Validation Symposium, May 19, Virtual Event
  8. Bischoff, J., Driscoll, M., Erdemir. A., Liu., C., Lewis, G., Gustafson, J., Horner, M., Rawlinson, J., Kiapour, A. (2021) Computational modeling to support implant design and evaluation and surgical decision making – practical considerations on model credibility, Orthopedic Research Society, 3-day workshop with half day event, June 23, Aug 11, and Nov 10., Virtual Events
  9. Driscoll, M. (2021) Impact of fascia on spine stability, accepted funded invitation to First Asia Fascia Congress, Hainan, China, April 16-19, 2021 (postponed until 2022)
  10. Driscoll, M. (2021) Biomechanics of the spine – where are we headed, accepted funded invitation to Entretien Jacque Cartier, Aubergne-Rhone-Alpes, France, October 12, 2021 (postponed)
  11. Driscoll, M. (2020) Fascial Aspects on Spinal Stability, Fascia Research Summit, May 20-22, Invited Speaker with over 15,000 in attendance
  12. Driscoll, M. (2020) The Development of a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgical Simulator – what is required for accuracy. Private Spine Surgeon Online Meeting organized by Johnson and Johnson Medical, May 12, Invited Speaker
  13. Driscoll, M. (2019) How do thoracolumbar fascia and intra-abdominal pressure affect the mechanical loading of the low-back? 10th World congress on low back pain, Antwerp, Belgium, Invited Keynote Speaker
  14. Driscoll, M. (2019) Numerical Simulation in Health Care – Valuable, if Careful, MEDTEQ annual meeting, Montreal, Canada, Invited Speaker
  15. Driscoll, M. (2018) Fascia in Spine Biomechanics – The Engineer’s Interpretation, Fascia Research Congress, Berlin, Germany, Invited speaker
  16. Driscoll, M. (2017) Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics of Spine Stability
  17. Driscoll, M. (2016) McGill Dobson Center for Entrepreneurship Event, The Science of Medical Startups
  18. Driscoll, M. (2014) McGill Faculty of Engineering Entrepreneurship workshop, Experience in taking novel ideas from concept to market
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