Kent N. Bachus, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor
Co-Director of Harold K. Dunn Orthopaedic Laboratory
Dr. Bachus received his Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. He received his Masters of Science degree in Bioelectrics/Bioengineering from the University of Michigan, and Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He joined the faculty of the Department of Orthopaedics in 1994 and serves as the Director of the Orthopaedic Research Laboratory. He is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and holds academic appointments in the Department of Bioengineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He reviews for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Journal of Trauma, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, and the Journal of Biomaterials. His society memberships include the Orthopaedic Research Society, the Society for Biomaterials, the North American Spine Society, and the American Society for Testing and Materials. His research interests include the design and development of percutaneous osseointegrated implants for amputees, establishing and maintaining infection-free dermal-barriers for percutaneous devices, prevention and treatment of traumatic injuries, bone and soft tissue biomechanics, human and animal joint kinematics, and spine biomechanics.
Current Publications:
Peters CL, Hines JL, Bachus KN, Craig MA, Bloebaum RD. Biological effects of calcium sulfate as a bone graft substitute in ovine metaphyseal defects. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2006 Mar;76(3):456-462. [abstract], [full-text] (UofU only).
Braun JT, Akyuz E, Udall H, Ogilvie JW, Brodke DS, Bachus KN. Three-dimensional analysis of 2 fusionless scoliosis treatments: a flexible ligament tether versus a rigid-shape memory alloy staple. Spine. 2006 Feb 1;31(3):262-268. [abstract], [full-text] (UofU only).
Slucky AV, Brodke DS, Bachus KN, Droge JA, Braun JT. Less invasive posterior fixation method following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a biomechanical analysis. Spine J. 2006 Jan-Feb;6(1):78-85. [abstract].
Fassett DR, Apfelbaum R, Clark R, Bachus KN, Brodke DS. Biomechanical analysis of a new concept: an add-on dynamic extension plate for adjacent-level anterior cervical fusion. Spine. 2005; 30(22):2523-2529. [abstract], [full-text] (UofU only).
Bachus KN, Demarco AL, Judd KT, Horwitz DS, Brodke DS. Measuring contact area, force, and pressure for bioengineering applications: Using Fuji Film and TekScan systems. Med Eng Phys. 2005; [Published online]. [abstract].
Kemp TJ, Bachus KN, Nairn JA, Carrier DR. Functional trade-offs in the limb bones of dogs selected for running versus fighting. J Exp Biol. 2005; 208(Pt 18):3475-3482. [abstract], [full-text].
Braun JT, Akyuz E, Ogilvie JW, Bachus KN. The efficacy and integrity of shape memory alloy staples and bone anchors with ligament tethers in the fusionless treatment of experimental scoliosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005; 87(9):2038-2051. [abstract], [full-text]
D'Astous JL, MacWilliams BA, Kim SJ, Bachus KN. Superficial versus deep transfer of the posterior tibialis tendon. J Pediatr Orthop. 2005; 25(2):245-248. [abstract].
