Publications

Pervez Y, Stiles C, Yang Z, Pageau A, Ying J, Davidson J, Arshad E, Cudlip AC, Laing A, Callaghan J, Knowles NK

The Effect Of Image Reconstruction Kernel And Density Modulus Relationship In Finite Element Models Of Simulated Cadaveric Acromial Loading

Acromial Fracture; Image-Based FEMs; Material Modeling; CT Imaging

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2025.112876

Beshay D, Quayyum S, Ying J, Stiles C, Knowles NK

Image-based Finite Element Model Stiffness and vBMD by Single and Dual Energy CT Reconstruction Kernel

Dual energy CT; Quantitative CT; Finite element modeling; Bone; Reconstruction kernel

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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112426

Presentations

2025

Quayyum S, Dickerson CR, Maly MR, Athwal GS, Knowles NK

Comparison of Reconstruction Kernel and Monochromatic Energy Pairs Used in Dual Energy CT Imaging of the Proximal Humerus

Presented at the 2025 meeting of the European Society of Biomechanics, Zurich, Switzerland

Stiles C, Matheson B, Athwal G, Callaghan J, Dickerson C, Boyd S, Knowles NK

Validating Internal Density Calibration in the Proximal Humerus to Estimate Bone Stiffness for Stemless Shoulder Arthroplasty

Presented at the 2025 International Workshop on OA Imaging, Cambridge, United Kingdom & the 2025 European Society of Biomechanics, Zurich, Switzerland

Quayyum S, Dickerson CR, Maly MR, Athwal GS, Knowles NK

The Effect of Reconstruction Kernel and Monochromatic Energy Pairs Used in Dual Energy CT Imaging of the Proximal Humerus

Presented at the 2025 International Workshop on OA Imaging, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Pervez Y, Stiles C, Yang Z, Pageau S, Ying J, Davidson J, Arshad E, Cudlip A, Laing A, Callaghan J, Knowles NK

Current Density-Modulus Relationships Used In Finite Element Models Do Not Replicate Experimental Loads In Simulated Acromion Fracture

Presented at the 2025 Canadian Orthopaedic Association Meeting. Vancouver, BC

Stiles C, Wolfe A, Athwal GS, Knowles NK

Computational Glenoid Component Micromotion During Initial Fixation is not Replicated by Polyurethane Foam Blocks Compared to Osteoarthritic Bone Models

Presented at the 2025 Canadian Orthopaedic Association Meeting. Vancouver, BC

Yang O, Knowles NK

Validation Of Internal Calibration Methods For CT-Based Muscle Density Analysis In Shoulder Osteoarthritis Patients Following Arthroplasty

Presented at the 2025 Ontario Biomechanics Conference, Ontario Tech, Oshawa, ON

Quayyum S, Maly M, Dickerson C, Knowles NK

Dual Energy CT For More Accurate Diagnosis And Monitoring Of Early Osteoarthritis-Related Shoulder Injuries

Presented at the 2025 Ontario Biomechanics Conference, Ontario Tech, Oshawa, ON

Ying J, Knowles NK

Quantifying Areal Bone Mineral Density Bias Of Fiberglass Cast In A Standardized Forearm Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Protocol

Presented at the 2025 Ontario Biomechanics Conference, Ontario Tech, Oshawa, ON

Stiles C, Matheson B, Athwal G, Callaghan J, Dickerson C, Boyd S, Knowles N

Validating Internal Density Calibration in the Proximal Humerus for Stemless Shoulder Arthroplasty

Presented at the 2025 Ontario Biomechanics Conference, Ontario Tech, Oshawa, ON

Eichwalder J, Mohammadi H, Knowles NK

Development Of Next-Generation Subject-Specific Shoulder FEMs Using Advanced Experimental Testing Methodologies

Presented at the 2025 Ontario Biomechanics Conference, Ontario Tech, Oshawa, ON

2024

Knowles NK

Exploring the ‘Osteo’ in Osteoarthritis

Podium Presentation at the Canadian Society of Biomechanics Conference 2024 in Edmonton, AB

Beshay D, Quayyum S, Ratnani N, Knowles NK

Image Based Finite Element Model Stiffness and vBMD by Single and Dual Energy CT Reconstruction Kernel

Poster Presentations at the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Meeting & International Society of Bone Morphometry Meeting, 2024 in Toronto, ON

Beshay D, Quayyum S, Ratnani N, Knowles NK

The Effect of Computed Tomography Reconstruction Kernel on Volumetric Bone Mineral Density Assessment in the Proximal Humerus

Podium Presentations at the Canadian Society of Biomechanics Conference 2024 in Edmonton, AB,  International Shoulder Group Meeting 2024 in Toronto, ON, & Ontario Biomechanics Conference 2024 in Toronto, ON 

Quayyum S, Knowles NK

Dual Energy CT for More Accurate Diagnosis and Monitoring of Early Osteoarthritis-Related Shoulder Injuries

Poster presentation at the Ontario Biomechanics Conference 2024 in Toronto, ON

Stiles C, Athwal G, Knowles NK

Biomechanical Analysis of CT Image Based Data to Improve Surgical Management of Stemless Shoulder Arthroplasty

Poster presentation at the Ontario Biomechanics Conference 2024 in Toronto, ON

Ying J, Knowles NK

Validating Upper-Extremity DXA Protocols

Poster presentation at the Ontario Biomechanics Conference 2024 in Toronto, ON.

2023

Beshay D, Laing A, Callaghan J, Knowles NK

Improved Proximal Humerus Fracture Management Through Advanced Imaging and Biomechanical Testing

Poster presentation at the Ontario Biomechanics Conference 2023