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Cartilage and Osteoarthritis: Biomechanics and Medical Image Analysis - Ingenious Talks

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of the articular joints that affects 1 in 7 adults in Canada. Currently having no known cure, OA can be very painful and debilitating, with the standard treatment for advanced OA being joint replacement surgery. While the cause of OA is often not known, biomechanics within the joint frequently plays an important role. In this talk, Prof. Andrew Speirs will describe the fascinating behaviour of cartilage as a material, and its ability to provide low friction motion under large forces. He will also discuss collaborative research with clinicians at the Ottawa Hospital involving medical imaging (CT, MRI, PET), computer simulation and laboratory testing, which is helping us understand the mechanisms causing arthritis and how it may be treated. Presented by the Faculty of Engineering and Design, Carleton’s Ingenious Talks lecture series engages the community in discussions of timely and innovative ideas in engineering, design and technology. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Visit Carleton University at http://www.carleton.ca