Publications

  1. Srinivasan, S., R.K. Aaron, P. Chopra, T. Lucas and P.N. Sawyer. Effects of thrombotic and anti-thrombotic drugs on surface charge characteristics of canine blood vessels in vivo and in vitro. Surgery . 64:827, 1968.
  2. Aaron, R.K., T. Lucas, S. Srinivasan and P.N. Sawyer. Alterations in vascular surface charge and propensity to thrombosis produced by blood vessel injury. Bull. N.Y. Acad. Med. 45:969, 1969.
  3. Aaron, R.K., S. Srinivasan, D. Burrowes, and P.N. Sawyer. Effects of chemical compounds upon current-induced thrombosis in rat mesenteric vessels. Thromb. et Diath. Haemorr. 23:621, 1970.
  4. Bennett, S., G. Geelhoed, R.K. Aaron, T. Solis and R. Hoye. Pulmonary injury resulting from perfusion with stored bank blood in the baboon and the dog. J. Surg. Res. 13:295, 1972.
  5. Roberts, A.J., R.K. Aaron, D. Conkle, J. Brown, E. Stinson and C. McIntosh. Lasix and albumin therapy in the post-operative cardiac patient. Circulation 48 (Suppl):207, 1973.
  6. Aaron, R.K., S. Srinivasan and P.N. Sawyer. Synthetics and Implants. In: Medical Engineering. Ed: Charles D. Ray. Year Book Medical Publishers, Chicago, Illinois. 1973
  7. Aaron, R.K., R. Beazley and G. Riggle. Hematologic integrity after intraoperative autotransfusion - a comparison with bank blood. Arch. Surg. 108:831, 1974.
  8. Aaron, R.K. Reduction of Hageman factor, prekallikrein, and kininogen in surgical stress. In: The Chemistry and Biology of the Kallikrein-Kinin System in Health and Disease. Eds.: J.J. Pisano and K.F. Austen. P. 545. National Institutes of Health, DHEW 76-791, 1976.
  9. Aaron, R.K., L. Ellman, A. Carvalho and W.H. Harris. Relationship of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis to venous thrombosis following total hip replacement. Clin. Ortho. 135:148, 1978.
  10. Brook, I. and R.K. Aaron. Hospital-based aspergillus flavus infection in a surgical wound: A case report. Orthopaedics 3:1215, 1980.
  11. Aaron, R.K. Total joint arthroplasty. Surg. Clin. North Amer. 63:697, 1983
  12. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Venous thromboembolism in orthopaedic surgery. Surg.Clin. North Amer. 63:529, 1983
  13. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, R. Glasser and S. Bruder. Quantitative histomorphometric analysis of decalcified bone matrix-induced enchondral ossification. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 435:237, 1985.
  14. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head with pulsed external magnetic fields. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 435:367, 1985
  15. Aaron, R.K. and R. Scott. Supracondylar fractures after total knee replacement. Clin. Ortho. 219:30, 1987.
  16. Aaron, R.K., C.B. Sledge, and S. Shortkroff. Experimental arthritis induced by polysaccharide macromolecules. Arth. & Rheum. 30:679, 1987.
  17. Aaron, R.K. Patients at risk for femoral osteonecrosis. Diagnosis 9:51, 1987.
  18. Limbird, R.S. and R.K. Aaron. Laterally comminuted fracture dislocations of the ankle. J. Bone Joint Surg. 69A:881, 1987.
  19. Aaron, R.K., G. Jolly, D. McK. Ciombor, and H-J. Barrach. A histochemical method for the demonstration of calcifying cartilage. Calc. Tiss. Int. 43:244, 1988.
  20. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor and G. Jolly. Stimulation of experimental endochodral ossification by low-energy pulsing electromagnetic fields. J. Bone Min. Res . 4:227-233, 1989
  21. Froehlich, J., G.S. Dorfman, J. Cronan, P.J. Urbanek, J.H. Herndon, and R.K. Aaron. Compression ultrasound for detection of deep venous thrombosis in patients with hip fractures: A prospective study. J. Bone Joint Surg. 71A:249, 1989.
  22. Aaron, R.K., D. Lennox, G.E. Bunce and T. Ebert. The conservative treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head - A comparison of pulsed electromagnetic fields and core decompression. Seventeenth Open Meeting of the Hip Society. Clin. Ortho. 249:209, 1989
  23. Aaron, R.K. Basic science of fractures and fracture healing. Curr. Opin. Ortho. 1:294, 1990.
  24. Savin, H. B., Zimmermann, R.K. Aaron, P. Libbey, J. Alper, and E.V. Lally. Seronegative symmetric polyarthritis in Sezary syndrome. J. Rheumatol. 18:464, 1991.
  25. Aaron, R. K., D. Lennox, G. Bunce, D. Ciombor, and T. Ebert. Durability of outcome in osteonecrosis of the femoral head treated with pulsing electromagnetic fields or core decompression. In: Electromagnetics in Medicine and Biology. Ed: C.T. Brighton and S.R. Pollack. p. 309, San Francisco Press, San Francisco, CA. 1991.
  26. Aaron, R.K. and M.E. Steinberg. Electrical stimulation of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Semin. Arthroplasty. 2:214, 1991.
  27. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Electrical stimulation of bone induction and bone grafting. In: Bone Grafts and Bone Substitutes. Ed.: M. Habal and A.H. Reddi. p. 192, W.B. Saunders Inc, Philadelphia, PA. 1992.
  28. Gershuni, D., R.K. Aaron, C.T. Brighton, F. Magee, and C.F. Smith. Symposium - Recent Advances in Electrical Stimulation. Contemp. Ortho. 26:609, 1993.
  29. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Influence of electromagnetic fields on endochondral bone formation. J. Cell. Biochem. 52:37-41, 1993.
  30. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Therapeutic effects of electromagnetic fields in the stimulation of connective tissue repair. J. Cell. Biochem. 52:42-46, 1993.
  31. Aaron, R.K. Advances in the surgical treatment of arthritis. R.I. Med. J. 77:16, 1994.
  32. Aaron, R.K. Treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head with electrical stimulation. AAOS Instructional Course Lectures 43:495, 1994.
  33. Aaron, R.K. Treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head with electrical stimulation In: Impiego Dei Campi Elettromagnetici Pulsati (CEMP) in Orthopedia E Traumatologia. Eds. G.C. Traina, L. Romanini, L. Massari, C. Villani, and R. Cadossi. P.69, Walberti Ediore, Ravenna, Italy. 1995.
  34. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Acceleration of experimental endochondral ossification by biophysical stimulation of the progenitor cell pool. J. Ortho. Res. 14: 582-589, 1996.
  35. Aaron, R.K., and D. McK. Ciombor. The role of electrical stimulation in the treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Curr. Ortho. London, UK. 11:187, 1997.
  36. Aaron, R.K. Osteonecrosis: Etiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis. In: The Adult Hip. Eds: J. Callaghan, A. Rosenberg, and H. Rubash. p. 451, Raven Press, New York, NY. 1997.
  37. Aaron, R.K., D. Lennox and B. Stulberg. The natural history of osteonecrosis of the femoral head and risk factors for progression. In: The Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of Osteonecrosis of the Human Skeleton. Ed. J. Urbaniak. p. 261, AAOS, Chicago, IL. 1997.
  38. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, and C.F. Lord. Core decompression augmented with human decalcified bone matrix graft for osteonecrosis of the femoral head. In: The Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of Osteonecrosis of the Human Skeleton. Ed. J. Urbaniak. p. 301, AAOS, Chicago, IL. 1997.
  39. Polk, C., R.K. Aaron, and D. McK. Ciombor. Therapeutic applications of low frequency electric and magnetic fields in the US. In: Treatment with Electromagnetic Fields. Ed: J.P. Stossel. Schattauer, Stuttgart, Germany. 1997.
  40. Aaron, R.K. Importance of the early diagnosis of hip pain: New approaches to hip preservation in osteonecrosis. Medicine and Health/Rhode Island 81:157, 1998.
  41. Aaron, R.K. Musculoskeletal disease (Editorial). Medicine and Health/Rhode Island. 81:154, 1998.
  42. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor and C. Polk. Therapeutic potential of electric fields in skeletal morphogenesis. In: Skeletal Growth and Development: Clinical Issues and Basic Science Advances. Eds. J.A. Buckwalter, M.G. Ehrlich, L.J. Sandell, and S.B. Trippel. p. 589-610, AAOS, Chicago, IL. 1998
  43. Scully, S., R.K. Aaron and J. Urbaniak. Survival analysis of hips treated with core decompression or vascularized fibular grafting because of avascular necrosis. J. Bone Joint Surg. 80:1270, 1998.
  44. Carson, J.L., M.L. Terrin, F.B. Barton, R.K. Aaron, A.G. Greenberg, et al. A pilot randomized trial comparing symptomatic vs. hemoglobin-level-driven red blood cell transfusions following hip fracture. Transfusion. 38:522-29, 1998.
  45. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Electrical stimulation, demineralized bone matrix, and bone morphogenic protein. Semin. Arthroplasty. 9:221-30, 1998.
  46. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, H. Keeping, et al. Power frequency fields promote cell differentiation coincident with an increase in TGF? expression. Bioelectromagnetics. 20: 453-458, 1999.
  47. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. EMF stimulates cartilage differentiation in endochondral ossification coincident with an increase in TGF? expression. In: Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine. Ed; F. Bersani p. 139-144. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, NY, 1999.
  48. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Preservation of the hip in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. In: Modulazione Biofisica Della Osteogenesi Mediante Campi Elettromagnetici Pulsati. Vol. II; Eds. G.C. Traina, F. Pipino, L. Massari, L. Molfetta, and R. Cadossi. p. 69-74. Walberti Editore, Ravenna, Italy 1999.
  49. Collaborative Osteonecrosis Group. Multifocal osteonecrosis - A multicenter study. Clin. Orthop. 369: 312-326; 1999.
  50. Aaron, R.K., B. Stulberg and D. Lennox. Clinical and radiographic outcomes in untreated symptomatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Techniques in Orthopaedics 16: 1-5; 2001.
  51. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Biologically augmented core decompression for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.Techniques in Orthopaedics 16: 32-38; 2001.
  52. Aaron, R.K. Technique of core decompression. Techniques in Orthopaedics 16 :98-100; 2001.
  53. Aaron, R.K. Concepts of the pathogenesis of osteonecrosis. Techniques in Orthopaedics 16: 101-104; 2001.
  54. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Coagulopathies in osteonecrosis. Curr. Opin. Ortho. 12: 378-383; 2001.
  55. Ciombor, D. McK., G. Lester, R.K. Aaron, P. Neame, and B. Caterson. Low frequency EMF regulates chondrocyte differentiation and expression of matrix proteins J. Orthop. Res. 20: 40-49; 2002.
  56. Aaron, R.K., S. Wang, and D. McK. Ciombor. Upregulation of basal TGF? levels coincident with chondrogenesis. Implications for skeletal repair and tissue engineering. J. Orthop. Res. 20: 233-240; 2002.
  57. Lieberman, J., D. Berry, M. Mont, R.K. Aaron, et al. Osteonecrosis of the hip: Management in the 21st century. J. Bone Joint Surg. 84: 834-853; 2002.
  58. Lieberman, J., D. Berry, M. Mont, R.K. Aaron, et al. Osteonecrosis of the hip: Management in the 21st century. AAOS Instructional Course Lectures. 52: 337; 2003.
  59. Ciombor, D. McK., R.K. Aaron, S. Wang, and B. Simon. Modification of osteoarthritis in the guinea pig – A morphological study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 11: 455-462; 2003.
  60. Shalvoy, R., G. Ferguson, R.K. Aaron. Hip and Knee Pain. In: Primary Care for Women. Eds: P. Leppert and J. Peipert. p.652-658, Lippincott-Raven, Philadephia, PA. 2003.
  61. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, B. Simon. Treatment of nonunions with electric and electromagnetic fields. Clin Ortho. 419: 21-29; 2004.
  62. Aaron, R.K., B. Boyan, D. McK. Ciombor, Z. Schwartz, B. Simon. Stimulation of growth factor synthesis by electric and electromagnetic fields. Clin Ortho. 419: 30-37; 2004.
  63. Aaron, R.K., and D. McK. Ciombor. Pain in osteoarthritis. Medicine and Health/RI. 87: 205-209; 2004
  64. Aaron, R.K. and M. Bolander (eds.). Physical Regulation of Skeletal Repair. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL. 2005.
  65. Paek, H.J., A.B. Campaner, J.L. Kim, R.K. Aaron, D. Ciombor, J. Morgan, M. Lysaght. In-vitro characterization of TGF?1 release from genetically modified fibroblasts in calcium alginate microcapsules. ASAIO. 51: 379-384, 2005.
  66. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. The role of electrical stimulation in bone repair. Foot and Ankle Clinics. 10: 579- 593; 2005.
  67. Aaron, R.K., E. Bluman, M.G. Ehrlich, P.G. Trafton, The Pelvis, Hip and Thigh. In: Netter Textbook of Orthopaedics. Ed: W. Greene. p. 363-394, Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, PA. 2006
  68. Aaron, R.K., A. Skolnick, S. Reinert, D. McK. Ciombor. Arthroscopic debridement for osteoarthritis of the knee. J. Bone Joint Surg. 88A: 936-943; 2006
  69. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, S. Wang. Clinical biophysics: The promotion of skeletal repair by physical forces. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 1068: 513-531; 2006
  70. Ciombor, D. McK., A Jaklenec, A. Liu, C. Thanos, N. Rahman, P.Weston, R. Aaron, E. Mathiowitz. Encapsulation of BSA using a W/O/O emulsion solvent removal method. J. Microencap. 23 (2): 183-194; 2006
  71. Paek, H.J., A.B. Campaner, J.L. Kem, L. Golden, R.K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor, J. Morgan, M. Lysaght. Microencapsulated cells genetically modified to overexpress human transforming growth factor-beta1: viability and functionality in allogeneic and xenogeneic implant models. Tissue Engin. 12(7): 1733-9; 2006
  72. Aaron, R.K., H. Herr, D. McK. Ciombor, L. Hochberg, J. Donoghue, C. Briant, J. Morgan, M. Ehrlich. Horizons in prosthetic development for restoration of limb function. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 14: S198-204: 2006
  73. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Orthopaedic complications of solid organ transplantation. Surg. Clin. North America. 86: 1237-1255; 2006.
  74. Aaron, R.K. and R. Gray. Osteonecrosis: Etiology, Natural History, Pathophysiology and Diagnosis. In: The Adult Hip, 2nd edition. Eds: J. Callaghan, A. Rosenberg, and H. Rubash. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA. v.1 pg 463-476; 2007.
  75. Aaron, R.K. and J. Morgan. Biohybrid Limbs: New materials and new properties. Medicine and Health/Rhode Island. 90: 4; 2007.
  76. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, M. Lysaght, E. Mathiowitz, M. Ehrlich. Regenerative medicine for limb trauma. Medicine and Health/Rhode Island. 90:6; 2007
  77. Lee, J.H., J. Dyke, D. Ballon, R.K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor, M. Rosenwasser. Subchondral fluid dynamics in a model of osteoarthritis: Use of dynamic contrast- enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. In press.
  78. Aaron, R.K., J. Dyke, D. McK. Ciombor, G. Tung. Perfusion abnormalities in subchondral bone association with marrow edema, osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis. In press
  79. Aaron, R.K., D. Covey, C. Born, J. Calhoun, T. Einhorn, H. Frisch, L. Levin, M. Mazurek, E. Schwartz, J. Wenke, E. Powell. Orthopaedic war injuries from combat casualty care to definitive treatment: a current review of the basic science, clinical advances and research opportunities. In press.
  80. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, M. Zaidi. Skeletal complication of organ transplantation. In press.
  81. Bilgen B, E. Orsini, R.K. Aaron, D. McK.Ciombor. "FBS suppresses TGF-beta1-induced chondrogenesis in synoviocyte pellet cultures while dexamethasone and dynamic stimuli are beneficial”. In press.
  82. Aaron, R.K., J. Dyke, D. McK. Ciombor, D. Ballon, J. Lee, E. Jung, G. Tung Perfusion abnormalities in subchondral bone association with marrow edema, osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis. Ann. NY Acad. Sci. 117: 124-137; 2007.
  83. Bilgen B, E. Orsini, R.K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor. FBS suppresses TGF-beta1-induced chondrogenesis in synoviocyte pellet cultures while dexamethasone and dynamic stimuli are beneficial. J. Tissue Eng. Regen. M., 1: 436 – 442; 2007.
  84. Covey, D. R.K. Aaron, C. Born, J. Calhoun, T. Einhorn, H. Frisch, L. Levin, M. Mazurek, E. Schwartz, J. Wenke, E. Powell. Orthopaedic war injuries from combat casualty care to definitive treatment: a current review of the basic science, clinical advances and research opportunities. AAOS Instructional Course Lectures. 57: 65; 2008.
  85. Jaklenec A, A. Hinckfuss, B. Bilgen, D. McK. Ciombor, R.K. Aaron, E. Mathiowitz. Sequential release of bioactive IGF-I and TGF-beta(1) from PLGA microsphere-based scaffolds. Biomaterials.10:1518-25; 2008.
  86. Ciombor, D. McK., R.K. Aaron. Electric, electromagnetic, and acoustic treatment for avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 23: 11-17; 2008.
  87. Covey, D. C. Born, R.K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor, et. al. Regenerative and restorative techniques to treat severe limb trauma orthopaedic war injuries:  New developments in treatments and research. AAOS Instructional Course Lectures. 58: 117-129; 2009.
  88. Lee, J.H., J. Dyke, D. Ballon, D. McK. Ciombor, G. Tung, R.K. Aaron. Assessment of bone perfusion with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Ortho Clin N Am. 40: 249-257; 2009.
  89. Lee, J.H., J. Dyke, D. Ballon, D. McK. Ciombor, M. Rosenwasser, R.K. Aaron. Subchondral fluid dynamics in a model of osteoarthritis: Use of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.  17: 1350-1355; 2009.
  90. Puckett, S., P.P. Lee, D. McK. Ciombor, R.K. Aaron, T. Webster. Nanotextured titanium surfaces for enhancing skin growth. Acta Biomaterialia.  In Press.
  91. Bilgen B, Y. Ren, M. Pei, R.K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor. CD14-Negative isolation enhances chondrogenesis in synovial fibroblasts.  Tissue Eng. In Press.
  92. Dyke, J.P., R.K. Aaron.  Non-invasive methods of measuring bone blood perfusion.  Ann. NY Acad. Sci. In Press.

 

Abstracts

  1. Bergman, J.A. and R.K. Aaron. Subclavian catheters in cardiac arrest. J.A.M.A. 217:210;1971.
  2. Aaron, R.K. Surface electrochemistry in thrombotic vascular disease. Proc. Clin. Soc. U.S.P.H.S. 6:9;1971.
  3. Aaron, R.K. Reduction of Hageman-factor, prekallikrein, and kininogen in surgical stress. Life Sci.16:827; 1975.
  4. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Pulsed external magnetic fields in the treatment of osteonecrosis. Clin. Res. 32/2:660A;1984.
  5. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, R. Glasser and S.P. Bruder. Quantitative histomorphometric analysis of decalcified bone matrix-induced enchondral ossification. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 9:195;1984.
  6. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, R. Glasser and S.P. Bruder. Quantitative assessment of chondrogenesis and calcification in demineralized bone matrix-induced enchondral ossification. Fed. Proc. (FASEB). 43(4):943;1984.
  7. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head with pulsed external magnetic fields (PEMF). Proc. 16th Int'l. Soc. Ortho. Surg. & Trauma. (SICOT). 1984.
  8. Aaron, R.K. Quantitative histomorphometric analysis of decalcified bone matrix-induced enchondral ossification. Proc. 3rd Int'l. Soc. Res. Ortho. & Trauma. (SIROT). 1984.
  9. Ciombor, McK. D., S. Bruder and R.K. Aaron. Dose-related suppression of chondroid matrix formation by retinoic acid analogs in experimental heterotopic ossification. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 10:110;1985.
  10. Aaron, R.K. Treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head with pulsed external magnetic fields. Proc. 11th Northeast Bioeng. Conf. 234:1985.
  11. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor and H-J. Barrach. Acceleration of experimental enchondral ossification by pulsed electromagnetic fields. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 11:250;1986.
  12. Limbird, R.S. and R.K. Aaron. Lateral impaction fractures of the ankle. Proc. 54th Am. Acad. Ortho. Surg. 1987
  13. Aaron, R.K., R.S. Limbird and J.H. Herndon. Implant position and limb alignment in total knee replacement. Ortho. Trans. 11:442;1987.
  14. Aaron, R.K. D. McK. Ciombor and G. Jolly. Modulation of chondrogenesis & chondrocyte differentiation by pulsed electromagnetic fields. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 12:272;1987.
  15. Aaron, R.K. and A.H.K. Plaas. Stimulation of proteoglycan synthesis in articular chondrocyte cultures by a pulsed electromagnetic field. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 12:273;1987.
  16. Aaron, R.K., G. Jolly and D. McK. Ciombor. Morphological aspects of matrix-induced bone and cartilage formation. Trans Soc. Biomat. 13:216;1987.
  17. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Augmentation of matrix-induced bone and cartilage formation by low energy pulsing magnetic fields. Trans Soc. Biomat. 13:238;1987.
  18. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Stimulation of chondrogenesis in experimental enchondral ossification by pulsing electromagnetic fields. Trans. BRAGS 7:37A;1987.
  19. Aaron, R.K., G. Jolly and D. McK. Ciombor. The effects of pulsing electromagnetic fields on tissue maturation in experimental enchondral ossification. Trans. BRAGS 7:37B;1987.
  20. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Enhancement of bone maturation in experimental endochondral ossification by stimulation of chondrogenesis with pulsing electromagnetic fields. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 13:424;1988.
  21. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Enhancement of bone maturation in experimental endochondral ossification by PEMF. Trans. BEMS 10:20;1988.
  22. Aaron, R.K. Treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head with pulsing electromagnetic fields. Trans. BEMS 10:21;1988.
  23. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Enhancement of bone maturation in experimental endochondral ossification by stimulation of chondrogensis with PEMF. Trans. BRAGS 8:29;1988.
  24. Aaron, R.K., D. Lennox, G.E. Bunce and T. Ebert. The conservative treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head - A comparison of pulsed electromagnetic fields and core decompression. Trans. BRAGS 8:24;1988.
  25. Aaron, R.K., G. Jolly and D. McK. Ciombor. Participation of allogeneic bone matrix particles in induced endochondral ossification. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 14:40:1989.
  26. Ciombor, D. McK., R.K. Aaron and G. Jolly. Enhanced extracellular matrix synthesis in a bone repair model. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 14:41:1989.
  27. Aaron, R.K., D. Lennox, G.E. Bunce and T. Ebert. The conservative treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head - A comparison of core decompression and pulsing electromagnetic fields. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 14:78;1989.
  28. Froehlich, J., G. Dorfman, J. Cronan, J.H. Herndon and R.K. Aaron. Efficacy of compression ultrasound for detection of deep venous thrombosis in orthopaedic patients with hip fractures: A prospective study. Proc. 56th Am. Acad. Ortho. Surg. 1989.
  29. Aaron, R.K., G. Bunce and B. Pethica. Indications for the use of pulsing electromagnetic fields in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Trans. BRAGS 9:33;1989.
  30. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor and M. Bolander. Modulation of gene expression in experimental endochondral ossification by pulsing electromagnetic fields. Trans. BRAGS 9:2;1989.
  31. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Effects of exogenous growth factors on endochondral ossification in a bone repair model-A comparison with pulsing electromagnetic fields. Trans. Ortho.Res. Soc. 15:362;1990
  32. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Sensitivity of developmental events in endochondral ossifications to stimulation with PEMF. Trans.BEMS 12:63; 1990.
  33. Aaron, R.K., D.W. Lennox, G. Bunce, D. McK. Ciombor and T. Ebert. Durability of outcome in osteonecrosis of the femoral head treated with PEMF or core decompression. Trans. BRAGS 10:1;1990.
  34. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor and D. Gautreau. Sensitivity of developmental events in endochondral ossification to stimulation by ELF fields. Trans. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 12: 1572; 1990.
  35. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Sensitivity of developmental events in endochondral ossification to stimulation with PEMF. J. Cell Biol. 111:272;1990
  36. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor and M. Bolander. Sensitivity of developmental events in endochondral ossification. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 16:83;1991.
  37. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Tissue specificity in response to electrical stimulation. Trans. BRAGS 11:2;1991.
  38. Ciombor, D. McK., R.K. Aaron and C. Polk. Sine wave interaction with an in-vivo model of bone development. Trans. BRAGS 11:11;1991.
  39. Ciombor, D. McK., R.K. Aaron, H. Fisher, C.Polk, D. Gautreau and D. Cherlin. Effects of 15 Hz sinusoidal magnetic fields on cartilage development in-vivo depends non-linearly on duration of daily stimulation. Annual Review of Research on Biological Effects of 50 and 60 Hz Electric and Magnetic Fields. U.S. Department of Energy. P-8; 1991.
  40. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Synergistic effects of growth factors and pulsed fields on proteoglycan synthesis in articular cartilage. J.Cell Biol. 115:448A;1991.
  41. Pethica, B. and R.K. Aaron. Comparison of the progression osteonecrosis of the femoral head treated by core decompression, electromagnetic therapy, and protected weight bearing. Proc. First World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine. p.41; 1992
  42. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Stimulation with pulsing electromagnetic fields acts synergistically with growth factors to increase cartilage matrix synthesis. Proc. First World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine. p. 41; 1992.
  43. Ciombor, D. McK. R.K. Aaron, D. Cherlin and C. Polk. Since wave interaction with an in-vivo model of bone development. Proc. 18th IEEE Northeast Bioengineering Conference. p. 21, 1992.
  44. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Synergistic effects of growth factors and pulsed fields on proteoglycan synthesis in articular cartilage. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 17:527; 1992.
  45. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Modulation of chondrocyte differentiation from mesenchymal stem cells. Molec. Biol. Cell. 3 (Suppl.)229a;1992 .
  46. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Proteoglycan synthesis in articular cartilage explants. Molec. Biol. Cell. 3 (Suppl.): 65a; 1992.
  47. Aaron, R.K,. D. Lennox, G. Bunce and T. Ebert. The treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head by electric stimulation. Ortho. Trans. 16: 708; 1992-93
  48. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Enhancement of extracellular matrix synthesis in cartilage explant cultures by exposure to an electric field. Trans Ortho. Res. Soc. 18:630; 1993.
  49. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Pulsed fields act synergistically with growth factors to increase cartilage matrix synthesis. Trans. BRAGS 13:3; 1993.
  50. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Increase in proteoglycan synthesis in cartilage explant cultures exposed to pulsed fields. Trans. BRAGS 13:2;1993.
  51. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Stimulation of chondrogenesis in articular cartilage explant cultures by exposure to PEMF. II. Age dependence of field and growth factor stimulation. Trans. BEMS 16:113; 1994.
  52. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Stimulation of chondrogenesis in articular cartilage explant cultures by exposure to PEMF. I. Proteoglycan homeostasis. Trans. BEMS 16:112; 1994.
  53. Aaron, R.K., K.J. Ciombor and D. McK. Ciombor. Stimulation of proteoglycan synthesis in human osteoarthritic cartilage by PEMF. Trans. BEMS 16:40; 1994.
  54. Ciombor, D. McK. and R. K. Aaron. Stimulation of the early stages of endochondral ossification by exposure to a PEMF. Trans. BEMS 16:39; 1994.
  55. Aaron, R.K. and B. A. Pethica. The treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head with PEMF. Trans. BEMS 16:37; 1994.
  56. Aaron, R.K., D. W. Lennox, B. Stulberg, et. al. Comparison of the efficacy of core decompression and PEMF for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head in hips matched for prognostic risk factors. Trans. SPRBM 14:53; 1994.
  57. Aaron, R.K., K.J. Ciombor and D. McK. Ciombor. Stimulation of proteoglycan synthesis in human osteoarthritic cartilage by PEMF. Trans. SPRBM 14:60; 1994.
  58. Ciombor, D. McK. R.K. Aaron. Restoration of cartilage matrix can be stimulated by exogenous factors in an age-dependent manner. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 19:461; 1994.
  59. Aaron, R.K., D. W. Lennox, B. Stulberg, et. al. Evaluation of hip-preserving treatment strategies in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 19:209;1994.
  60. Lester, G., D. McK. Ciombor, R.K. Aaron and B. Caterson. Immuno-localization of proteoglycans expressed during endochondral ossification. Trans. Int. Ortho. Res. Soc. 2:401;1995.
  61. Aaron, R.K., B. Stulberg and D.W. Lennox. Radiographic progression in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Ortho Trans. 20:1;1996.
  62. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. PEMF alters gene expression of mRNA for growth factors in early endochondral bone formation. Trans. SPRBM 16:17;1996.
  63. Aaron, R.K., D. McK, Ciombor, H.S. Keeping and C. Polk. EMF and early bone development. Trans. BEMS 18:194;1996.
  64. Aaron, R.K., D. McK, Ciombor. Stimulation of chondrogenic differentiation in experimental endochondral ossification by low frequency electromagnetic fields. Proc. Second World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine. p. 37, 1997.
  65. Jones, A.R., G. Lester, D. McK. Ciombor and R.K. Aaron. Localization of IGFs, IGF-binding proteins, and microvessels in endochondral ossification and the effect of electrical stimulation. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 22:580;1997.
  66. Aaron., R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Bone induction by decalcified bone matrix and mRNA of TGF? and IGF - 1 are increased by ELF field stimulation. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 22:548;1997.
  67. Ciombor, D. McK. and R.K. Aaron. Chondrogenic differentiation is enhanced by ELF electromagnetic stimulation. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 22:399;1997.
  68. Aaron, R.K., D. Lennox, D. McK. Ciombor, C.F. Lord and G. E. Bunce. Core decompression augmented with human decalcified bone matrix graft for osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Ortho. Trans. 21:310;1997.
  69. Aaron, R.K. Modified Grice arthrodesis in rheumatoid arthritis. Ortho. Trans. 21:336;1997.
  70. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. The role of therapeutic arthroscopy in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee. Ortho. Trans. 21:60;1997.
  71. Carson, J.L., M.L. Terrin, F. Barton, R.K. Aaron, et. al. Surgical blood transfusion trial: Pilot study. Transfusion (Suppl) 38S:37;1997.
  72. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, C.F. Lord and D. Lennox. Biological augmentation of core decompression in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 23:62;1998
  73. Scully, S.P., R.K. Aaron and J.R. Urbaniak. Survival analysis of hips afflicted with avascular necrosis treated by either core decompression or vascularized fibular grafting. Proc. 65th Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. p.170, 1998.
  74. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, H. Keeping and C. Polk. Power frequency fields affect cell differentiation coincident with an increase in TGF? expression. Trans. BEMS. 20:10;1998.
  75. Aaron, R.K., D. McK. Ciombor, A. Capuano, and S. Wang. Regulation of articular cartilage extracellular matrix homeostasis by EMF. Second Symposium of the International Cartilage Repair Society; 1998.
  76. Ciombor, D. McK., G. Lester, R.K. Aaron, and B. Caterson. Low frequency EMF stimulates chondrocyte differentiation and cartilage matrix maturation - Implications for cartilage repair. Second Symposium of the International Cartilage Repair Society; 1998.
  77. Aaron, R.K., D. McK., Ciombor, A. Capuano, S. Wang and B. Simon. Modification of osteoarthritis in the guinea pig - A morphological study. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 24:437; 1999.
  78. Ciombor, D. McK., S. Wang, R.K. Aaron, and B. Simon. Modification of osteoarthritis and upregulation of TGFß by EMF. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 25:1055; 2000.
  79. Ciombor, D. McK., S. Wang, and R.K. Aaron. Constitutive upregulation of TGFß in endochondral ossification by EMF. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 25: 979; 2000.
  80. Aaron, R.K. and D. McK. Ciombor. Thrombotic episodes and hypercoagulation in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 26: 136; 2001.
  81. Ciombor, D. Mc.K., R.K. Aaron, B. Simon. Modification of osteoarthritis by electromagnetic field exposure. Arth. and Rheum. 44: 8; 2001.
  82. Shah, S.A., A. Nugent, S. Patel, E.R. Feller, D. McK. Ciombor, S. Lidofsky, and R.K. Aaron. Hypercoagulability and osteonecrosis of the femoral head in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Am. J. Gastro. 96: 974A; 2001.
  83. Ciombor, D. Mc.K., Keeping, H.S., Wang, S., and Aaron, R.K. TGFß gene activation by AP1 during chondrogenesis induced by EMF. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 27:368; 2002.
  84. Ciombor, D. Mc.K, Z. Liu, E. Mathiowitz, and Aaron, R.K. Sustained growth factor delivery by polymer-encapsulation for tissue repair. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 27:474; 2002.
  85. Ciombor, D. Mc.K, S. Wang, H.S. Keeping, and R.K. Aaron. Upregulation of cFos and cJun increases AP1 binding to the transforming growth factor beta promoter. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 28: 676; 2003.
  86. Lee, J.H., D. Mc.K. Ciombor, and R.K. Aaron. Microvascular thrombosis and subchondral bone-plate thickening are associated with histologic changes in the Dunkin-Hartley guinea pig model of osteoarthritis. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 28: 763; 2003.
  87. Gray, R.L., D. Mc.K. Ciombor, B. Simon, and R.K. Aaron. Suppression of LPS-induced IL-1 beta production in cultured synoviocytes. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 28: 727; 2003.
  88. Aaron, R.K., A. Skolnick, S. Reinert, and D. Mc.K. Ciombor. The role of arthroscopic debridement in palliation of symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 28: 767; 2003.
  89. Ciombor, D. Mc.K, and R.K. Aaron. Mechanomimetic effects of EMF on articular cartilage. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 28: 675; 2003.
  90. Ciombor, D. McK, S. Wang, H. S. Keeping, B. J. Simon, R. K. Aaron. EMF fields activate the JNK pathway resulting in enhanced TGFß gene expression. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc. 29: 93; 2004.
  91. Aaron, R. K., D. McK Ciombor. Impaired fibrinolysis and hypercoagulability in osteoarthritis. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc. 29: 925; 2004.
  92. Pei, M., R. K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor. Engineered cartilage from synovium – a developmental approach. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc. 29: 720; 2004.
  93. Pei, M., R. K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor. TGF-ß1-dependent chondrogenic effect of IGF-1and FGF-2 on synovial fibroblasts. Trans. Orthop. Res. Soc. 30:1452; 2005
  94. Pei, M., R. K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor. Modulation of chondrogenesis in synovial fibroblast engineered cartilage by sequential growth factors. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 30: 136; 2005.
  95. Lee, J.H., J.P. Dyke, D. Ballon, F. Feldman, D. Mck. Ciombor, R. K. Aaron, M.P. Rosenwasser. Subchondral fluid dynamics in the Dunkin-Hartley guinea pig model of spontaneous osteoarthritis: use of a novel dynamic MRI technique. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 30: 1424; 2005.
  96. Aaron, R.K., and D McK Ciombor. Screening at-risk patients enables early detection of osteonecrosis and hip preservation. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 31: 743; 2006.
  97. Chan, C.M., D. McK. Ciombor, B. Fleming, J. Rotenberg, R. K. Aaron. Reconstitution of proteoglycans in human osteoarthritic knee cartilage and its biomechanical consequences. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 31: 1529; 2006.
  98. Lee, J.H., R. K. Aaron, J.P. Dyke, D. McK. Ciombor, M P Rosenwasser. Assessment of bone perfusion with gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in experimental osteoarthritis. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 31: 1590; 2006.
  99. Pei, M., R. K. Aaron, D. Mck. Ciombor. Does any mitogenic growth factor always benefit the chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells?. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 31: 782; 2006
  100. Jaklenec, A., D. Beswick, E. Wan, M. Murray, D. Mck. Ciombor, R.K. Aaron, E. Mathiowitz. Modulating IGF-1 release from PLGA scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. Trans.Ortho. Res. Soc. 32: 348; 2007
  101. Aaron, R. K., G. Tung, J. Dyke, E. Jung, J. Lee, D. Mck Ciombor. Quantification of bone marrow lesions with dynamic contrast enhanced MR imaging. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 32: 170; 2007
  102. Bilgen, B., E. Orsini, R. K. Aaron, D. Mck. Ciombor. Fetal bovine serum suppresses TGF-Beta1 induced chondrogenesis in synviocyte pellet cultures. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 32: 1534 2007
  103. Aaron, R.K. G. A. Tung, D. McK. Ciombor, E. Jung, J.P. Dyke. Contrast-Enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of bone marrow edema associated with osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis. OA and Cartilage. 15: C17-18; 2007.
  104. Bilgen, B., A. Jaklenec, E. Mathiowitz, R.K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor. TGF-β1 released by PLGA microspheres enhance chondrogenesis in synoviocytes. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 1731; 2008.
  105. Jaklenec, A., A. Hinckfuss, B. Bilgen, D. McK. Ciombor, R.K. Aaron, E. Mathiowitz. Sequential release of IGF-1 and TGF-β1 from novel PLGA scaffolds. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 569; 2008.
  106. Puckett S., P. Lee Peng, D. McK. Ciombor, R.K. Aaron, T. Webster.  Nanotextured titanium surfaces for enhancing external fixation devices. Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 34: 795; 2009.
  107. Chen Y., R. Pareta, H. Fennin, D. McK. Ciombor, R.K. Aaron, T. Webster.  Electrospinning self-assembled rosette nanotubes with synovial stem cells for cartilage tissue engineering.  Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 34: 1309; 2009.
  108. Jarrell, J., E. Werlin, B. Weinstock, S. Puckett, J. Morgan, D. McK. Ciombor, R.K. Aaron.  Rapid development of biointerfaces for antimicrobial transcutaneous osseointegrated implant devices (TCOIDs).  Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 34: 555; 2009.
  109. Gerin-Lajoie, M., D. McK. Ciombor, W. Warren, R.K. Aaron.  Using virtual environment navigation and motion tracking for the assessment of functional gait impairment.  Trans. Ortho. Res. Soc. 34: 1977; 2009.
  110. Aaron R.K., S. Wang, C. Patel, C.L. Jackson, D. McK. Ciombor.  Generation of Plasmin by Hypoxia in Human OA Osteocytes.  Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Montreal, Canada. 2009.
  111. Ren Y., B. Bilgen, R.K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor.  Effects of Hypoxia on Tissue Engineered Cartilage Constructs.  Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Montreal, Canada 2009.
  112. Ren Y., B. Bilgen, R.K. Aaron, D. McK. Ciombor.  Characterization and Differentiation of Porcine Synovium-Derived MSCS. Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Montreal, Canada 2009.

 

Presentations

  1. "Effects of Thrombotic and Anti-thrombotic Drugs on Surface Charge Characteristics of Canine Blood Vessels In Vivo and In Vitro." Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), 1968.
  2. "Alterations in Vascular Surface Charge and Propensity to Thrombosis Produced by Blood Vessel Injury." New York Heart Association Scientific Session on Research, New York, NY. 1968.
  3. "Surface Electrochemistry in Thrombotic Vascular Disease." Clinical Society U.S.P.H.S., Galveston, TX. 1971.
  4. "Reduction of Hageman Factor, Prekallikrein, and Kininogen in Surgical Stress." Symposium on Kinins and Related Peptides, John E. Fogarty Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences and The National Heart and Lung Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. 1974.
  5. "Total Hip Replacement." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1983.
  6. "Total Knee Replacement." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1983.
  7. "Osteonecrosis." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1983.
  8. "Radiology of Arthritis." Radiology Grand Rounds, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. 1983.
  9. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis with Pulsed External Magnetic Fields." Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. 1983.
  10. "Osteoporosis." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1983.
  11. "Structural Aspects of the Skeleton in Aging and Metabolic Bone Disease." Medical Grand Rounds, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. 1983.
  12. "Patterns of Arthritis in the Upper Extremity." Reconstructive Surgery in the Upper Extremity. Newport, RI. 1983.
  13. "Current Advances in Implant Fixation." Reconstructive Surgery in the Upper Extremity. Newport, RI. 1983.
  14. "Total Knee Replacement." Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. 1983.
  15. "Immobility in the Elderly." American College of Physicians (New England Regional Meeting), Providence, RI. 1983.
  16. "Pulsed External Magnetic Fields in the Treatment of Osteonecrosis." (Poster), New York Academy of Sciences, New York, NY. 1983.
  17. "Quantitative Histomorphometric Analysis of Decalcified Bone Matrix-Induced Enchondral Ossification." (Poster), New York Academy of Sciences, New York, NY. 1983.
  18. "Pulsed External Magnetic Fields in the Treatment of Osteonecrosis." American Rheumatism Association (New England Regional Meeting), Providence, RI. 1983.
  19. "Quantitative Histomorphometric Analysis of Decalcified Bone Matrix-Induced Enchondral Ossification." Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, GA. 1984.
  20. "Decalcified Bone Matrix-Induced Enchondral Ossification - A Histomorphometric Study." (Poster) East Coast Connective Tissue Society, Philadelphia, PA. 1984.
  21. "Quantitative Assessment of Chondrogenesis and Calcification in Decalcified Bone Matrix-Induced Enchondral Ossification." (Poster) Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), St. Louis, MO. 1984.
  22. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Pulsed External Magnetic Fields." New England Orthopaedic Society, Cape Elizabeth, ME. 1984.
  23. "Predictability of Implant Position with an Instrumented Guide System." New England Orthopaedic Society, Cape Elizabeth, ME. 1984.
  24. "Lateral Impaction Fractures of the Ankle. "New England Orthopaedic Society, Cape Elizabeth, ME. 1984.
  25. "Skeletal Complications of Chronic Renal Disease." Medical Grand Grounds, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. 1984.
  26. "Quantitative Histomorphometric Analysis of Decalcified Bone Matrix-Induced Enchondral Ossification." 3rd International Society for Research in Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SIROT), London, England. 1984.
  27. "Metabolic Bone Disease." Surgical Nutrition Grand Rounds, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. 1984.
  28. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Pulsed External Magnetic Fields." 11th Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Worcester, MA. 1985.
  29. "Suppression of Experimental Heterotopic Ossification by Retinoic Acid Analogues." Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 1985.
  30. "Acceleration of Experimental Enchondral Ossification by Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields." Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 1986.
  31. "Suppression of Experimental Enchondral Ossification and Restoration by Pulsed External Magnetic Fields." (Poster) East Coast Connective Tissue Society, Falmouth, MA. 1986.
  32. "Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." New England Orthopaedic Society, Newport, RI. 1986.
  33. "Influence of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Bone Formation." National Institute of Dental Research Seminar, Bethesda, MD. 1986.
  34. "Acceleration of Chondrogenesis and Calcification with Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields." Bioengineering and Orthopaedic Sciences Gordon Conference (Poster), Andover, NH. 1986
  35. "Enhancement of Experimental Enchondral Ossification by Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields." Bioelectrochemistry Gordon Conference, Andover, NH. 1986.
  36. "Stimulation of Proteoglycan Synthesis in Articular Chondrocyte Cultures by a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field." Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 1987.
  37. "Modulation of Chondrogenesis and Chondrocyte Differentiation by Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields." Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 1987.
  38. "Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation as an Adjunct to Rehabilitation in Total Knee Arthroplasty." (Poster) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA. 1987.
  39. "Lateral Impaction Fractures of the Ankle." American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, San Francisco, CA. 1987.
  40. "Implant Position and Limb Alignment in Total Knee Replacement." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA. 1987.
  41. "Stimulation of Connective Tissue Repair with Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." Bioengineering Graduate Seminar, Brown University, Providence, RI. 1987.
  42. "Enhanced Bone and Cartilage Formation by Low Energy Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." (Poster) 2nd International Symposium on Tissue Repair, Tarpon Springs, FL. 1987.
  43. "Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields of Varying Configurations on Experimental Enchondral Ossification." (Poster) 2nd International Symposium on Tissue Repair, Tarpon Springs, FL. 1987.
  44. "Contemporary Advances in Total Joint Replacement." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1987.
  45. "The Effects of Low Energy Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields on Experimental Enchondral Ossification." Orthopaedic Research Seminar, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. 1987.
  46. "Conservative Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. 1987
  47. "Aging of the Skeleton and Metabolic Bone Disease." Basic Science Lecture Series, Department of Orthopaedics, SUNY, Stonybrook, NY. 1987.
  48. "Augmentation of Matrix-Induced Bone and Cartilage Formation by Low Energy Pulsing Magnetic Fields." Society for Biomaterials, New York, NY. 1987.
  49. "Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields of Varying Configurations on Experimental Enchondral Ossification." (Poster) Society for Biomaterials, New York, NY. 1987.
  50. "Conservative Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1987.
  51. "Tissue Response of Experimental Enchondral Ossification to Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." Calcium and Phosphorous Gordon Research Conference, Plymouth, NH. 1987.
  52. "Stimulation of Chondrogenesis and Enchondral Ossification." Bioelectric Repair and Growth Society, Toronto, Canada. 1987.
  53. "Enhancement of Bone Maturation in Experimental Endochondral Ossification by Stimulation of Chondrogenesis with Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." Orthopaedic Research Society, Atlanta, GA. 1988.
  54. "The Conservative Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head - A Comparison of Core Decompression and Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." Clinical Investigators Conference, Scottsdale, AZ. 1988.
  55. "Enhancement of Bone Maturation in Experimental Endochondral Ossification by PEMF." Bioelectromagnetics Society, Stamford, CT. 1988.
  56. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." Bioelectromagnetics Society, Stamford, CT. 1988.
  57. "Skeletal Maturation and Osteoporosis." Materials Research Society, Boston, MA. 1988.
  58. "Core Decompression and Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields in the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Washington, DC. 1988.
  59. "Enhancement of Bone Maturation in Experimental Endochondral Ossification by Stimulation of Chondrogenesis with Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Washington, DC. 1988.
  60. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Basic Science Lecture Series, Department of Orthopaedics, SUNY, Stonybrook, NY. 1988.
  61. "Enhancement of Bone Maturation in Experimental Endochondral Ossification by Stimulation of Chondrogenesis with Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." (Poster) Bioengineering and Orthopaedic Science Gordon Research Conference, Andover, NH. 1988.
  62. "Surgical Reconstruction of the Rheumatoid Foot." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1989.
  63. "The Conservative Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head- A Comparison of Core Decompression and Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 1989
  64. "Enhanced Extracellular Matrix Synthesis in a Bone Repair Model.” Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 1989
  65. "Participation of Allogeneic Bone Matrix Particles in Induced Endochondral Ossification." Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 1989.
  66. "The Conservative Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head - A Comparison of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields and Core Decompression." Hip Society, Las Vegas, NV. 1989.
  67. "A Comparison of Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields and Core Decompression in the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Galvani Symposium, Bologna, Italy. 1989.
  68. "Indications for the Use of Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head.” Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Cleveland, OH. 1989.
  69. "Modulation of Gene Expression in Experimental Endochondral Ossification by Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields." Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Cleveland, OH. 1989.
  70. "Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Orthopaedic Grand Rounds SUNY, Syracuse, NY. 1989.
  71. "The Scientific Basis for the Use of Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields in Musculoskeletal Repair." Research Seminar, Department of Orthopaedics, SUNY, Syracuse, NY. 1989.
  72. "Surgical Approaches to the Arthritic Knee." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1989.
  73. "Effects of Exogenous Growth Factors on Endochondral Ossification in a Bone Repair Model - A Comparison with Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields.” (Poster) Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, LA. 1990.
  74. "The Conservative Treatment of Osteonecrosis.” Postgraduate Orthopaedic Seminar, Guy's Hospital, London, England. 1990.
  75. "Pulsed Field Effects on Bone Induction in the Rat Ossicle." Symposium on the Response of Bone to Electrical Stimulation. Musculoskeletal Research Group, University of Bristol, Bristol, England. 1990.
  76. "The Conservative Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA. 1990.
  77. "Sensitivity of Developmental Events in Endochondral Ossification to Stimulation with PEMF.”Bioelectromagnetics Society, San Antonio, TX. 1990.
  78. "Hip Fractures and Osteoporosis.” R.I. Diabetes and Endocrine Society, Providence, RI. 1990.
  79. "Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head.” Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, RI. 1990.
  80. "Enhancement of Bone Repair.” Bioelectrochemistry Gordon Research Conference, Andover, NH. 1990.
  81. "Comprehensive Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head.” Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. 1990.
  82. "Comprehensive Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head.” Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI. 1990.
  83. "Durability of Outcome in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Treated with PEMF or Core Decompression.” Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Philadelphia, PA. 1990.
  84. “Sensitivity of Developmental Events in Endochondral Ossification to Stimulation with PEMF.” IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Philadelphia, PA. 1990.
  85. “Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with PEMF or Core Decompression.” Association Recherche Circulation Osseuse, Ischia, Italy. 1990.
  86. "Sensitivity of Developmental Events in Endochondral Ossification to Stimulation with PEMF.” (Poster) American Society for Cell Biology, San Diego, CA. 1990.
  87. "Augmentation of Repair with Electromagnetic Fields.” Wound Healing Society, Galveston, TX. 1991.
  88. "Sensitivity of Developmental Events in Endochondral Ossification.” Orthopaedic Research Society, Anaheim, CA. 1991.
  89. "Arthroscopy in the Management of Arthritis of the Knee.” Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. 1991.
  90. "Tissue Specificity in Response to Electrical Stimulation.” Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Scottsdale, AZ. 1991.
  91. "Sine Wave Interaction with an In-Vivo Model of Bone Development." Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Scottsdale, AZ. 1991.
  92. "The Conservative Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head - A Comparison of Core Decompression and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields." Symposium: New Horizons - A Review of Existing and New Indications for Electrical Stimulation. Amsterdam, Holland. 1991.
  93. "Tissue Responses to Electromagnetic Field Exposure and Their Clinical Use. Symposium on Mechanical and Electrical Control of Cellular Responses in Injury and Repair." American College of Surgeons, Clinical Congress, Chicago, IL. 1991.
  94. "Effects of 15 Hz Sinusoidal Magnetic Fields on Cartilage Development In-Vivo Depends Non-Linearly on Duration of Daily Stimulation." (Poster) Department of Energy Research Review, Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  95. "Synergistic Effects of Growth Factors and Pulsed Fields on Proteoglycan Synthesis in Articular Cartilage." (Poster) American Society for Cell Biology, Boston, MA. 1991.
  96. "Comparison of the Progression of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Treated by Core-Decompression, Electromagnetic Therapy and Protected Weight Bearing." Association Recherche Circulation Osseuse, Basel, Switzerland. 1991.
  97. "Synergistic Effects of Growth Factors and Pulsed Fields on Proteoglycan Synthesis in Articular Cartilage." Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, DC. 1992.
  98. "The Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head by Electric Stimulation.” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Washington, DC. 1992.
  99. "Sine Wave Interaction with an In-Vivo Model of Bone Development." 18th IEEE Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Kingston, RI. 1992.
  100. “Stimulation with Pulsing Electromagnetic Fields Acts Synergistically with Growth Factors to Increase Cartilage Matrix Synthesis.” First World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine, Lake Buena Vista, FL. 1992.
  101. “Comparison of the Progression of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Treated by Core-Decompression, Electromagnetic Therapy, and Protected Weight Bearing.” First World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine, Lake Buena Vista, FL. 1992.
  102. "The Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head by Electric Stimulation." American Orthopaedic Association, Toronto, Canada. 1992.
  103. "Surgical Planning and Staging in Polyarticular Rheumatoid Arthritis." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. 1992.
  104. "Orthopaedic Treatment of Paget's Disease." Paget's Disease Foundation, Providence, RI. 1992.
  105. "Synergistic Effects of Growth Factors and Pulsed Fields on Proteoglycan Synthesis in Articular Cartilage." (Poster) Bioengineering and Orthopaedic Science Gordon Research Conference, Andover, NH. 1992.
  106. "The Biological Basis for the Stimulation of Connective Tissue Repair by Electromagnetic Fields." Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. 1992.
  107. "Effects of Extremely Low Frequency Fields on the Synthesis of Extracellular Matrix Proteins." American Society for Cell Biology, Denver, CO. 1992.
  108. "Modulation of Chondrocyte Differentiation from Mesenchymal Stem Cells." (Poster) American Society for Cell Biology, Denver, CO. 1992.
  109. "Proteoglycan Synthesis in Articular Cartilage Explants." (Poster) American Society for Cell Biology, Denver, CO. 1992.
  110. "Stimulation of Connective Tissue Repair by Electromagnetic Fields." Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA. 1993.
  111. "Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. 1993.
  112. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Electrical Stimulation." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Instructional Course Lecture, San Francisco, CA. 1993.
  113. "Stimulation of Connective Tissue Repair by Electromagnetic Fields." Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. 1993.
  114. "Enhancement of Extracellular Matrix Synthesis in Cartilage Explant Cultures by Exposure to an Electric Field." (Poster) Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 1993.
  115. "Pulsed Fields Act Synergistically With Growth Factors to Increase Cartilage Matrix Synthesis." (Poster) Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Dana Point, CA. 1993.
  116. "Increase in Proteoglycan Synthesis in Cartilage Explant Cultures Exposed to Pulsed Fields." (Poster) Bioelectrical Repair and Growth Society, Dana Point, CA. 1993.
  117. "Comparison of the Efficacy of Core Decompression and PEMF for the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in Hips Matched for Prognostic Risk Factors." Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine, Washington, DC. 1994
  118. "Stimulation of Proteoglycan Synthesis in Human Osteoarthritic Cartilage by PEMF." Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine, Washington, DC. 1994.
  119. "Osteoporosis." Women's Health Initiative, Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI. 1994.
  120. "Treatment of Arthritis of the Knee." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. 1994
  121. "Stimulation of Chondrogenesis in Articular Cartilage Explant Cultures by Exposure to PEMF - II. Age Dependence of Field and Growth Factor Stimulation.” Bioelectromagnetics Society, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1994.
  122. "Stimulation of Chondrogenesis in Articular Cartilage Explant Cultures by Exposure to PEMF - I. Proteoglycan Homeostasis.” Bioelectromagnetics Society, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1994.
  123. "Stimulation of Proteoglycan Synthesis in Human Osteoarthritic Cartilage by PEMF." Bioelectromagnetics Society, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1994.
  124. "Stimulation of the Early Stages of Endochondral Ossification by Exposure to a PEMF." Bioelectromagnetics Society, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1994.
  125. "The Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with PEMF." Bioelectromagnetics Society, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1994.
  126. "Osteonecrosis - Treatment with Protected Weight Bearing." Harvard Hip Course, Boston, MA. 1994.
  127. "Osteonecrosis." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. 1994.
  128. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Electrical Stimulation." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lecture, New Orleans, LA. 1994.
  129. "Restoration of Cartilage Matrix can be Stimulated by Exogenous Factors in an Age-Dependent Manner." (Poster) Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, LA. 1994.
  130. "Evaluation of Hip-Preserving Treatment Strategies in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, LA. 1994.
  131. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Electrical Stimulation." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Instructional Course Lecture, Orlando, FL. 1995.
  132. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Electrical Stimulation." Campi Elettromagnetici in Ortopedia: Stato Dell'Arte, Universita Degli Studi Di Ferrara Clinica Ortopedica. Ferrara, Italy. 1995.
  133. "Immuno-Localization of Proteoglycans Expressed During Endochondral Ossification." (Poster) Second Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies of USA, Japan, Canada, and Europe, San Diego, CA. 1995.
  134. "Radiographic Progression in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Atlanta, GA. 1996.
  135. "Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head with Electrical Stimulation." SICOT, Amsterdam, Holland. 1996.
  136. "EMF in Early Bone Development." Bioelectromagnetics Society, Victoria, BC, Canada. 1996.
  137. "Chondrogenic Differentiation in Endochondral Bone Formation and it Enhancement by ELF Electromagnetic Stimulation." (Poster) Bioengineering and Orthopaedic Science Gordon Research Conference Andover, NH. 1996.
  138. "PEMF Alters Gene Expression of mRNA for Growth Factors in Early Endochondral Bone Formation." Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine. Chicago, IL. 1996.
  139. "Conservative Treatment Options for Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. 1996.
  140. "The Natural History of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head and Risk Factors for Progression." AOA International Symposium, The Etiology and Management of osteonecrosis of the Human Skeleton. Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. 1996.
  141. "Localization of IGFs, IGF – Binding Proteins, and Microvessels in Endochondral Ossification and the Effect of Electrical Stimulation." (Poster) Orthopaedic Research Society. San Francisco, CA 1997.
  142. "Bone Induction by Decalcified Bone Matrix and mRNA of TGF? and IGF-1 are Increased by ELF Field Stimulation." (Poster) Orthopaedic Research Society. San Francisco, CA. 1997.
  143. "Chondrogenic Differentiation is Enhanced by ELF Electromagnetic Stimulation." (Poster) Orthopaedic Research Society. San Francisco, CA. 1997.
  144. "Core Decompression Augmented with Human Decalcified Bone Matrix Graft for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." (Poster) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA. 1997.
  145. "Modified Grice Arthrodesis in Rheumatoid Arthritis." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (Poster) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA. 1997.
  146. "The Role of Therapeutic Arthroscopy in the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee." (Poster) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. San Francisco, CA. 1997.
  147. "Core Decompression Augmented with Human Decalcified Bone Matrix Graft for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. San Francisco, CA. 1997.
  148. "Stimulation of Chondrogenic Differentiation in Endochondral Bone Formation - Implications in Skeletal Morphogenesis." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Skeletal Morphogenesis and Growth Workshop. Orlando, FL. 1997.
  149. "Stimulation of Chondrogenic Differentiation in Experimental Endochondral Ossification by Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields." Second World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine, Bologna, Italy. 1997.
  150. "Preservation of the Hip in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." International Symposium on Electromagnetics and Bone Healing. Second World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine, Bologna, Italy. 1997.
  151. "Core Decompression Augmented with Human Decalcified Bone Matrix Graft for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." American Association of Tissue Banks. San Diego, CA. 1997.
  152. "Surgical Blood Transfusion Trial: Pilot Study," American Association of Blood Banks. Denver, CO. 1997.
  153. "Hip Preserving Treatments for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Harvard Hip Course, Cambridge, MA. 1997.
  154. "Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Harvard Hip Course, Cambridge, MA. 1997.
  155. "Biologically Augmented Core Decompression for the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Harvard Hip Course, Cambridge, MA. 1997.
  156. "Survival Analysis of Hips Afflicted with Avascular Necrosis Treated by Either Core Decompression or Vascularized Fibular Grafting." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA. 1998.
  157. "Biologically Augmented Core Decompression for the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Orthopaedic Research Society, New Orleans, LA. 1998.
  158. "Tissue Repair," NIH, NIEHS Science Review Symposium. Phoenix, AZ. 1998.
  159. "Total Knee Arthroplasty and Cartilage Replacement - Options for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee." Brown University Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI 1998.
  160. "Power Frequency Fields Affect Cell Differentiation Coincident with an Increase in TGF?." Bioelectromagnetics Society. St. Pete Beach, FL. 1998.
  161. "Repair of Musculoskeletal Tissues with Electromagnetic Fields -Results and Mechanisms." Bioelectromagnetics Society. St. Pete Beach, FL. 1998.
  162. "Responses of Bone and Cartilage to EMF." Bioelectrochemistry Gordon Research Conference, Henniker, NH. 1998.
  163. "Regulation of Articular Cartilage Extracellular Matrix Homeostasis by EMF." Second Symposium of the International Cartilage Repair Society; Boston, MA. 1998.
  164. "Low Frequency EMF Stimulates Chondrocyte Differentiation and Cartilage Matrix Maturation - Implications for Cartilage Repair." Second Symposium of the International Cartilage Repair Society; Boston, MA. 1998.
  165. "Modification of Osteoarthritis in the Guinea Pig - A Morphological Study." Orthopaedic Research Society; Anaheim, CA. 1999.
  166. "Modification of Osteoarthritis and Upregulation of TGFß by EMF." Orthopaedic Research Society; Orlando, FL. 2000.
  167. "Constitutive Upregulation of TGFß in Endochondral Ossification by EMF." Orthopaedic Research Society; Orlando, FL. 2000.
  168. "Total Joint Replacement at the Millennium." Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. 2000.
  169. "Pathophysiology and Conservative Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Hip." Harvard Hip Course. Boston, MA. 2000.
  170. "Stimulation of Cartilage Repair and Treatment of Osteoarthritis by EMF." Clinical Biophysics in Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Turin, Italy. 2000.
  171. "Osteonecrosis – Pathophysiology and Natural History." Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. 2000.
  172. "Thrombotic Episodes and Hypercoagulation in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head." Orthopaedic Research Society; San Francisco, CA. 2001.
  173. "Hypercoagulability and Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease." American College of Gastroenterology; Las Vegas, NV. 2001.
  174. "The Biological Basis of Electric and Magnetic Field Effects." European Space Agency; Camogli, Genova, Italy. May 2001.
  175. "TGF? Gene Activation by AP1 During Chondrogenesis Induced by EMF." Orthopaedic Research Society, Dallas, TX, 2002.
  176. "Sustained Growth Factor Delivery by Polymer-Encapsulation for Tissue Repair." Orthopaedic Research Society, Dallas, TX, 2002.
  177. "Mechanomimetic Effects of EMF on Articular Cartilage." Gordon Research Conference on Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering, 2002.
  178. "Upregulation of cFos and cJun Increases AP1 Binding to the Transforming Growth Factor Beta Promoter." Orthopaedic Research Society. New Orleans, LA. 2003.
  179. "Microvascular Thrombosis and Subchondral Bone-Plate Thickening are Associated with Histologic Changes in the Dunkin-Hartley Guinea Pig Model of Osteoarthritis." Orthopaedic Research Society. New Orleans, LA. 2003.
  180. "Suppression of LPS-Induced IL-1 Beta Production in Cultured Synoviocytes." Orthopaedic Research Society. New Orleans, LA. 2003.
  181. "The Role of Arthroscopic Debridement in Palliation of Symptoms of Osteoarthritis of the Knee." Orthopaedic Research Society. New Orleans, LA. 2003.
  182. "Mechanomimetic Effects of EMF on Articular Cartilage." Orthopaedic Research Society. New Orleans, LA 2003.
  183. "EMF Fields Activate the JNK Pathway Resulting in Enhanced TGFß Gene Expression." Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 2004.
  184. "Impaired Fibrinolysis and Hypercoagulability in Osteoarthritis." Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 2004.
  185. "Engineered Cartilage From Synovium – A Developmental Approach" Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 2004.
  186. "In-Vitro Characterization of Biological Controlled-Release Device for In Situ Delivery of TGF?1". Biomedical Engineering Society, Philadelphia, PA. 2004.
  187. "Microencapsulated Constitutively Active, Genetically Modified Cells as a Source of TGF?1 for a Bioartificial Cartilage." Regenerate, Seattle, WA. 2004.
  188. "TGF-ß1-Dependent Chondrogenic Effect of IGF-1and FGF-2 on Synovial Fibroblasts." (Poster) Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, D.C. 2005.
  189. "Modulation of Chondrogenesis in Synovial Fibroblast Engineered Cartilage by Sequential Growth Factors." Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, D.C. 2005.
  190. "Subchondral Fluid Dynamics in the Dunkin-Hartley Guinea Pig Model of Spontaneous Osteoarthritis: Use of a Novel Dynamic MRI Technique." Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, D.C. 2005.
  191. "Restoring Function: Blending Man and Machine". Brown University President’s Forum, Providence, RI. 2005.
  192. "Clinical Biophysics: The Promotion of Skeletal Repair by Physical Forces". New York Academy of Sciences Symposium, New York, NY. 2005.
  193. "Developmental Sequences in Clinical Orthopaedics and their Modulation by Sequential Drug Delivery". Controlled Release Society, Miami, FL, 2005.
  194. "Reconstitution of Proteoglycans in Human Osteoarthritic Knee Cartilage and its Biomechanical Consequences". Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Boston, MA. 2005.
  195. "Assessment of Bone Perfusion with Gadolinium-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Experimental Osteoarthritis". Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Boston, MA. 2005.
  196. "Arthroscopic Debridement for Osteoarthritis of the Knee". Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Boston, MA. 2005.
  197. "Representation of the Severity of Arthritis of the Knee by Standard Radiographs" Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Boston, MA. 2005.
  198. "Screening At-Risk Patients Enables Early Detection of Osteonecrosis and Hip Preservation". Orthopaedic Research Society, Chicago, IL. 2006.
  199. "Reconstitution of Proteoglycans in Human Osteoarthritic Knee Cartilage and its Biomechanical Consequences". Orthopaedic Research Society, Chicago, IL. 2006.
  200. "Assessment of Bone Perfusion with Gadolinium-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Experimental Osteoarthritis". Orthopaedic Research Society, Chicago, IL. 2006.
  201. “Does Any Mitogenic Growth Factor Always Benefit the Chondrogenesis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells?” Orthopaedic Research Society, Chicago, IL. 2006.
  202. “Pathophysiology of Bone Marrow Edema: Insights from Dynamic, Contrast- Enhanced MR Imaging”. International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Seattle, WA. 2006.
  203. “Assessment of Bone Marrow Edema Perfusion with Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MR Imaging”. Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL. 2006.
  204. “Effects of Dynamic Stimuli and Media Ingredients on the Chondrogenic Potential of Synoviocytes”. Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials. Chicago, IL. 2006.
  205. "Maintenance of Cartilage Extracellular Matrix by Electric Field Exposure." Pavia, Italy. 2006.
  206. "Modulating IGF-1 Release from PLGA Scaffolds for Cartilage Tissue Engineering." Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, CA. 2007
  207. "Quantification Of Bone Marrow Lesions With Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR Imaging." Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, CA. 2007
  208. "Fetal Bovine Serum Suppresses TGF-Beta1 Induced Chondrogenesis In Synviocyte Pellet Cultures." Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, CA. 2007
  209. “Assessment of Bone Perfusion with Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging.”  ARCO, Baltimore, MD. 2007.
  210. “Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Bone Marrow Edema Associated with Osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis.” OARSI, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 2007.
  211. “TGF-β1 Released by PLGA Microspheres Enhance Chondrogenesis in Synoviocytes.”  Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 2008.
  212. “Sequential Release of IGF-1 and TGF-β1 from Novel PLGA Scaffolds.”  Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 2008.
  213. “Regenerative and Restorative Techniques to Treat Severe Limb Trauma Orthopaedic War Injuries: New Developments in Treatments and Research.”  Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA. 2008.
  214. “Perfusion Abnormalities in Subchondral Bone Associated with Marrow Edema, Osteoarthritis, and Avascular Necrosis.”  Gordon Conference, Andover, NH. 2008.
  215. “VR and Motion Analysis to Characterize Disabilities in Lower Limb Injury.” Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center. Department of Defense, Frederick, MD. 2008.
  216. Nanotextured Titanium Surfaces for Enhancing External Fixation Devices.” Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 2009.
  217. “Electrospinning Self-Assembled Rosette Nanotubes with Synovial Stem Cells for Cartilage Tissue Engineering.”  Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 2009
  218. “Rapid Development of Biointerfaces for Antimicrobial Transcutaneous Osseointegrated Implant Devices (TCOIDs).”  Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 2009.
  219. “Using Virtual Environment Navigation and Motion Tracking for the Assessment of Functional Gait Impairment.”  rthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV. 2009.
  220. “Rapid Development of Photoactive Solid State Dispersions as Biointerfaces for Orthopaedic Implants.”  First International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Tours, France. 2009.
  221. MRI and PET Perfusion Kinetics in Advanced Osteoarthritis of the Dunkin-Hartley Guinea Pig: A Pilot Study.”  International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, San Francisco, CA. 2009.
  222. “Using the Affordance of Gap-Crossing to Characterize Functional Mobility after Lower Limb Injury.”  15th International Conference on Perception and Action, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2009.
  223. “Generation of Plasmin by Hypoxia in Human OA Osteocytes.”  Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Montreal, Canada. 2009.
  224. “Effects of Hypoxia on Tissue Engineered Cartilage Constructs.”  Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Montreal, Canada. 2009.
  225. “Characterization and Differentiation of Porcine Synovium-Derived MSCS.” Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Montreal, Canada. 2009.