Summary
Geoffrey specialises in musculoskeletal biomechanics, orthopaedics, and joint preservation methods -- aspiring to outline a path for joint restoration, injury prevention, and healthy ageing. He implements an interdisciplinary approach to his musculoskeletal research (in vivo, in vitro, in silico) and bridges the basic, clinical, and translational aspects of his work with the MSk Lab and The Biomechanics Group.
Geoffrey received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering and graduated as Valedictorian. With the aim to examine the effects of cam-type femoroacetabular impingement on hip joint loading, Geoffrey determined which anatomical and functional characteristics were associated with clinical symptoms and simulated patient-specific computational models to assess the risks of early hip osteoarthritis. Currently, Geoffrey continues to examine joint preservation techniques for the young adult hip, to better understand the effects of structural morphology (e.g., hip impingement, dysplasia), capsular ligaments, instability, implant options, novel surgical techniques, and reconstruction parameters on joint function and mechanics.
Geoffrey's interdisciplinary approach is highlighted by numerous awards, high impact papers, book chapters, and special invitations to international conferences. Geoffrey recently received the Excellence in Basic Science Research Award (Arthroscopy Journal 2021), Implants Section Best Podium Presentation Award (Orthopaedic Research Society 2021), the coveted New Investigator Recognition Award (Orthopaedic Research Society 2019), and was co-recipient of the prestigious Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018). He also received honours from the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society, British Hip Society, and British Orthopaedic Research Society.
EDUCATION
PhD (Valedictorian) Mechanical Engineering | University of Ottawa, Canada
MASc Biomedical Engineering | University of Ottawa, Canada
BScEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering | Queen's University, Canada
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Ng KCG, Jeffers JRT, Beaule PE, 2019, Hip Joint Capsular Anatomy, Mechanics, and Surgical Management, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - American Volume, Vol:101, ISSN:0021-9355, Pages:2141-2151
Ng KCG, El Daou H, Bankes M, et al., 2019, Hip joint torsional loading before and after cam femoroacetabular impingement surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol:47, ISSN:0363-5465, Pages:420-430
Beaule PE, Grammatopoulos G, Speirs A, et al., 2018, Unravelling the hip pistol grip/cam deformity: Origins to joint degeneration, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Vol:36, ISSN:0736-0266, Pages:3125-3135
Ng KCG, Mantovani G, Lamontagne M, et al., 2018, Cam FAI and Smaller Neck Angles Increase Subchondral Bone Stresses During Squatting, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, ISSN:0009-921X, Pages:1-1
Ng KCG, Mantovani G, Modenese L, et al., 2018, Altered walking and muscle patterns reduce hip contact forces in individuals with symptomatic cam femoroacetabular impingement, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol:46, ISSN:0363-5465, Pages:2615-2623
Ng KCG, Lamontagne M, Jeffers J, et al., 2018, Anatomic predictors of sagittal hip and pelvic motions in patients with a cam deformity, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol:46, ISSN:0363-5465, Pages:1331-1342