McGill.CA / Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab

Conferences

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This group has performed many national and international presentations in the field of musculoskeletal biomechanics

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  1. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Evaluation of equilibrium spine stability: contribution of spinal muscles, thoracolumbar fascia, and intra-abdominal pressure, Annual EuroSpine Congress, Milan, Italy
  2. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Design and validation of 3D printed analogous lumbar model for use in a robotic benchtop spine model, 11th European Solid Mechanics Conference (ESMC), Galway, Ireland (International)
  3. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Variations in lumbar spine stress distribution based on biological sex: a finite element study, 22nd annual International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Meeting (IASS), Nassau, Bahamas (International)
  4. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Assessment of elasticity changes on abdominal compliance and spinal stability: A numerical spine model approach inclusive of intra-abdominal pressure, 22nd annual International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Meeting (IASS), Nassau, Bahamas (International)
  5. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Analysis of physiological stress shielding within the lumbar musculoskeletal system as a consequence of mechanical adaptations associated with bilateral and unilateral low back pain: a finite element study, North American Spine Society (NASS), Chicago, USA (International)
  6. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Assessment of static spine stability and relative implications of trunk muscles, thoracolumbar fascia, and intra-abdominal pressure, North American Spine Society (NASS), Chicago, USA (International)
  7. Loss, J. Walsh, W., Cornwall, B., Sangiorgio S, Ebramzadeh, E., Kelly, B., Brown, P., Sherrill, J., Meyers, K., Driscoll, M., Colbrunn, R., (2022) Developing Best Practices for Spine Biomechanics, North American Spine Society (NASS), Chicago, USA (International)
  8. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) The Investigation of Physiological Stress Shielding as a Consequence of Bilateral Low Back Pain on Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues: a Finite Element Study, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  9. Newell, E.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) The Investigation of Physiological Stress Shielding within Lumbar Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues Affected by Unilateral Low Back Pain through Finite Element Analysis, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  10. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Biomechanical analysis of the thoracolumbar fascia based on biological sex: a finite element study, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  11. Dukkipati, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Viscoelastic Properties of a 3D Printed Analogue of Thoracolumbar Fascia, 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada (International)
  12. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Devise and investigate a novel, intramuscular pressure based, muscle activation strategy in a spine stability model., Annual Canadian Spine Society Meeting, Banff, Canada (National)
  13. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Freehand Biomechanical Testing for Use in Lumbar Discectomy Training, Annual Canadian Spine Society Meeting, Banff, Canada (National)
  14. El Bojairami, I.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Credibility Assessment Of A Physiologically Representative Finite Elements Spine Model: Verification And Validation, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting, Tampa Bay, USA (International)
  15. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2022) Validation Of Analog Impact Tools For Graft And Cage Insertion In A Spine Fusion Mixed Reality Simulator, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting, Tampa Bay, USA (International)
  16. Loss, J. Walsh, W., Cornwall, B., Sangiorgio S, Ebramzadeh, E., Kelly, B., Brown, P., Sherrill, J., Meyers, K., Driscoll, M., Colbrunn, R., (2022) Developing Best Practices Through A Collaborative International Spine Biomechanics Study, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting, Tampa Bay, USA (International)
  17. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Combining Freehand and Controlled Movement for Calculating Surgical Simulator Forces, Simulation Summit, Virtual (National)
  18. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Assessment of analog surgical instruments on a novel minimally invasive spinal fusion simulator: a face and content validity study, Simulation Summit, Virtual (National)
  19. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Validation of Analog Impacted Surgical Instrument for Graft Insertion in a Physics-Based Surgical Simulator for Spinal Fusion, Simulation Summit, Virtual (National)
  20. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Flash cupping and its effect on soft tissue elasticity, 44th annual Canadian Medical and biological Engineering Society CMBES/SCCB conference, Virtual (podium presentation, National)

  21. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Validation of a non-invasive intra-abdominal pressure measurement tool in living and cadaveric specimen, XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Stockholm, Sweden, (poster presentation, international)

  22. Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Design and evaluation of a mixed reality spine surgical simulator benchtop configuration based on the workspace of haptic device and simulator users, XXVIII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Stockholm, Sweden, (poster presentation, international)

  23. Jacobson, N.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Design and preliminary validation of a novel, non-invasive intra-abdominal pressure measurement device, 26th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), Milan, Italy (podium presentation, international)

  24. Stott, B.,* Driscoll, M., (2021) Validation of Analog Instruments on a Novel Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Simulator, 26th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), Milan, Italy (podium presentation, international)

  25. Hamedzadeh, A.,* and Driscoll, M., (2020) Finite Element Analysis of Guide Probe Insertion in a Spine Surgery to Train Deep Neural Network Towards Real-Time Surgical Simulation, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada

  26. Brahmi, B.,* and Driscoll, M., (2020) Novel Adaptive Augmented Backstepping Control of Uncertain Electrically Driven Haptic Robot for Surgical Training Systems, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada 
  27. Wang, T.,* and Driscoll, M., (2020) Investigation in the Compromise Between Computational Complexity and Visual Feedback in a Novel Spine Simulator, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada 
  28. Patel, S.,* and Driscoll, M., (2020) Impact Force Profiles Applied during Interbody Cage Insertion - Towards the Development of a Novel Spinal Fusion Surgical Simulator, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada 
  29. El-Monajjed, K.,* and Driscoll, M., (2020) Force Characterization of Surgical Puncturing Probe within Back Muscles, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada 
  30. Stott, B.,* and Driscoll, M., (2020) A Novel Analogue Spine Model used to Test the Impact of intra-abdominal pressure on spinal stability, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada 
  31. Cotter, T.,* and Driscoll, M., (2020) Mechanics of Lumbar Discectomy Tool Insertion, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada 
  32. El Bojairami, I.,* and Driscoll, M., (2020) Development and Validation of a Representative Finite Element Spine Model for Accurate Biomechanical Simulations, 21st Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Montreal, Canada 
  33. Brahmi, B.,* Driscoll, M., Saad,s., Brahmi, A. and El-Bayeh, C., (2020) "New Adaptive Reaching Law of Sliding Mode Control of Unperturbed Nonlinear System" 4th International Conference On Automation And Mechatronic, Lijiang, China (Cancelled from Covid-19)
  34. El-Monajjed, K.,* Driscoll, M., and Ouellet, J., (2020) “Experimental study of minimally invasive surgical probe-muscle tissue interaction forces: effect of speed, angle and depth on force feedback” Eurospine, Vienna, Austria (Oral Presentation)
  35. Cotter, T.,* Driscoll, M., and J. Ouellet, (2020) “Lumbar Discectomy Tool Torque Hysteresis for Application in a Surgical Simulator” Eurospine, Vienna, Austria (Poster Communication, International)
  36. Navarro-Ramirez, R.,* Rabau, O., Patel, S.,* Driscoll, M., and Ouellet, J., (2020) “Disc height, graft volume and graft position are related to increase force insertion of Virtual Reality IVD devices” AO Spine North America Seminar 18th Annual Fellows Forum, Banff Springs, Canada (Poster presentation, National)
  37. El Bojairami, I.*, Driscoll, M., (2020) Incorporating Active Learning with Exam Wrappers in effort of Enhancing Students’ Learning, annual SALITSE conference, Montreal, Canada (Regional – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  38. Jacobson, N*., Driscoll, M., (2020) Design of a novel, non-invasive intra-abdominal pressure measurement device, 26th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Milan, Italy (International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  39. Patel, S.*, Driscoll, M., (2020) Impact Forces Required During Graft Placement Towards Development of a Spine Surgery Simulator, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Poster communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  40. Cotter, T.*, Driscoll, M., (2020) Mechanics of Minimally Invasive Discectomy Using a New Curette, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Poster communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  41. El Monajjed, K.*, Driscoll, M., (2020) Analysis of Spinal Force Distribution within a Two-Dimensional Thoracolumbar Fascia Model embedding Intra-abdominal Pressure for Kyphotic vs. Squatting Postures, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Poster communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  42. Newell, E.*, Driscoll, M., (2020) Mechanical Evaluation of Stress Shielding in the Lumbar Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues in Low Back Pain: A Finite Element Study, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Podium communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  43. Stott, B*., Driscoll, M., (2020) A Novel Universal Robotic Spine Model With Pneumatic Muscles to Study Spinal Stability, Global Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Podium communication, International – Cancelled from Covid-19)
  44. El Monajjed, K.*, Driscoll, M., (2019) Can offline finite element analysis predict feedback forces for haptic use? 8th International Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues, Hawaii, USA (Poster communication, International) Best Poster Award
  45. Newell, E.*, Driscoll, M., (2019) Stress shielding in a finite element lumbar spine inclusive of thoracolumbar fascia - does it have a role in low back pain? 8th International Conference on Mechanics or Biomaterial and Tissues, Hawaii, USA (Poster communication, International)
  46. Stott, B.*, Driscoll, M., (2019) New controlled robotic spine validation study towards an accurate experimental model, 8th International Conference on Mechanics or Biomaterial and Tissues, Hawaii, USA (Poster communication, International)
  47. El Monajjed, K.*, Driscoll, M., (2019) Spinal forces measure in finite element model of thoracolumbar fascia during simulation of different lifting postures, 8th International Conference on Mechanics or Biomaterial and Tissues Hawaii, USA (Poster communication, International)
  48. Cotter, T.*, Driscoll, M., (2019) Design of a Robotic Torque Handle For Orthopedic Haptic Simulation, 8th International Conference Mechanics and Materials in Design, Bologna, Italy (Podium presentation, International)
  49. Driscoll, M., El Bojairami, I.*, (2019) How To Improve Teaching Of Design In Engineering, 8th International Conference Mechanics and Materials in Design, Bologna, Italy (Podium presentation, International)
  50. Jacobson, N.*, Driscoll, M., (2019) Minimum lumbosacral orthosis tension required to prevent parastomal herniation while supporting the spine, 27th International Society of Biomechanics, Calgary, Canada (Poster communication, International)
  51. El Bojairami, I.*, Driscoll, M., (2019) Improving Students’ Learning: Exam Reflection as a Tool to Boost Students' Metacognitive Skills, annual SALITSE conference, Montreal, Canada (Podium Presentation, Regional)
  52. El Bojairami, I.*, Driscoll, M., Omelon, S.,*, Moraes, C., and Chen, L., (2019) Utility and implementation of reflection in distinct types of Engineering courses, Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) annual conference, Ottawa, Canada (Podium Presentation, National)
  53. Driscoll, M., Schmid, E., Aubin, C-E., Moreau, A. Sarwark, J. and Parent, S. (2007) Local Effect of Fusionless Device that Modulates Growth to Achieve to Correct Spinal Deformities. 37e réunion annuelle de la Société de la scoliose du Québec, Montreal, Canada, McGill University. (oral communication, provincial)
  54. El Bojairami, I.*, Driscoll, M., (2019) Exam-Wrappers as a Tool to Enhance Students’ Metacognitive Skills in Machine Element Design Class, Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) annual conference, Ottawa, Canada (Podium Presentation, National)
  55. Stott, B.*, Driscoll, M., (2018) The use of a robotic spine to evaluate the correlation of spinal stability and intra-abdominal pressure, NSERC SURE Event, Montreal, Canada (Poster communication, Regional).
  56. El Monajjed, K.*, Driscoll, M., (2018) Mechanical Evaluation of the Role of Intra-Abdominal Pressure within the Thoracolumbar Fascia in Postural Asymmetry: A Finite Element Study? Fascia Research Congress, Berlin, Germany (Poster communication, International)
  57. Driscoll, M. (2018) How to improve open-ended engineering design problem solving skills, SALTISE Conference, Montreal, Canada (podium presentation)
  58. El Bojairami, I.*, Driscoll, M., (2018) A 3-Dimensional Finite Element Muscle Model to Predict Forces in the Clinic, Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Halifax (Poster communication, National)
  59. El Monajjed, K.*, Driscoll, M., (2018) Does Intra-Abdominal Pressure Play a Biomechanical Role in Lateral Asymmetric Postures? Canadian Society for Biomechanics, Halifax (Poster communication, National)
  60. El Monajjed, K.*, Driscoll, M., (2018) What can a 2D Finite Element Analysis reveal about the Impact of intra- abdominal pressure on spinal stability in relation to paraspinal muscle compartmental pressures? GAME Research Day (Oral Communication, Regional)
  61. Bozzo, I.,* and Driscoll, M., (2017) Conception and Preliminary Evaluation of a 3D Finite Element Model of the Human Spine for Low Back Pain Studies, NSERC SURE Event, Montreal, Canada (Poster communication, Regional).
  62. Hart, C.,* and Driscoll, M., (2017) Preliminary Development of a Volumetrically Accurate Spinal Muscle Model. Graduate Research Showcase, Montreal, Canada (Poster communication, Regional).
  63. Driscoll, M (2016) Can parents become generic therapist and administer high frequency therapies to their child with cerebral palsy?, 5th International Conference of Cerebral Palsy (ICPC), Stockholm, Sweden (Poster communication, International).
  64. Blyum, L., and Driscoll, M., (2016) Biotensegrity-inspired patient assessment. British Fascia Symposium, Worcester, United Kingdom (Oral presentation, International).
  65. Clin, J.*, Driscoll, M., Parent, S., Labelle, H., Mac-THiong, JM., Protopsaltis, T., and Schmidt, J.,* (2015) The Reason 4 Rods to the Pelvis Provides a Stable Revision Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis Study, 50th Scoliosis Research Society Meeting (SRS) Minneapolis, USA (Poster communication, International)
  66. Driscoll, M. (2015) Can a home based rehabilitation therapy be beneficial for cerebral palsy patients? 1st Asia-Oceanian Congress for Neurorehabilitation, Seoul South Korea (Oral communication, Inernational)
  67. Driscoll, M. (2015) Results of a 24 Month Prospective Cohort Study Investigating the Influence of Home-Based Therapy on Cerebral Palsy Patients on Intra-Abdominal Pressure and Spinal Stability. 4th International Fascia Research Congress, Washington DC, USA (Poster communication, International)
  68. Clin, J.*, Driscoll, M*., Parent, S., Labelle, H., Mac-THiong, JM., Protopsaltis, T., and Schmidt, J., (2015) The Reason 4 Rods to the Pelvis Provides a Stable Revision Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis Study, North American Spine Society Meeting (NASS), Chicago, USA (Poster communication, International)
  69. Fortier-Tougas, C., Labelle, H., Parent, S., Driscoll, M., and Mac-Thiong, JM., (2013), Mesure de la gibbosité thoracique à l'aide du Scoliomètre, d'un téléphone intelligent et du Scolioscreen combiné à un téléphone intelligent, 43e réunion annuelle de la Société de Scoliose du Québec. (oral communication, Regional)
  70. Driscoll, M., and Blyum, L., (2014) Results of a 3 year prospective cohort study investigating the influence of home-based therapy on cerebral palsy patients GMFCS types 4 and 5, 68th Annual meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, AACPDM, San Diego, USA (oral communication, International)
  71. Driscoll, M., Fortier-Tougas, C., Labelle, H., Parent, S., and Mac-Thiong, JM*., (2013), Use of the Scolioscreen to support the IPhone when measuring the angle of trunk inclination in scoliosis. Comparison with the IPhone alone and with the Scoliometer, 20th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Vancouver, Canada (poster communication, international).
  72. Driscoll, M., Fortier-Tougas, C., Fortin, C., Labelle, H., Parent, S., Mac-Thiong, JM., (2013), Examination of a novel device, the Scolioscreen™ used in conjunction with a smartphone APP, to screen for and measure spinal deformities, Canadian Physiotherapy Association's annual Congress, Montreal, Canada (oral communication, National).
  73. Driscoll, M., and Blyum, L., (2013), Investigation of the influence of a home based therapy on the health and well-being of cerebral palsy patients, 2nd Singapore Rehabilitation Conference, Singapore (poster communication, international).
  74. Driscoll, M., Mac-Thiong, JM., Labelle, H., Slivka, M., Stad, S., and Parent, S.*, (2012), Biomechanical Assessment of Favored Angle Screws with Reduction Tabs and Polyaxial Screws during Scoliosis Correction, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey (poster communication, international)
  75. Driscoll, M. and Blyum, L. (2012), Results of a 2 year study investigating the influence of home based therapy on cerebral palsy, 4th International Cerebral Palsy Conference, Pisa, Italy (oral communication, international).
  76. Blyum, L. and Driscoll, M. (2012) Dynamic anatomy, a new approach to functional anatomy, 1st Annual European Fascial Congress, Brussels, Belgium (invited oral communication, international)
  77. Hachem, B., Aubin, C.E., Driscoll, M., and Parent, S. (2012), Porcine spine finite element model as an alternative tool for the validation of a novel fusionless device, International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, Poznan, Poland. (oral communication, international)
  78. Blyum, L., and Driscoll, M*. (2012), Mechanical stress transfer – the fundamental basis of all manual therapy techniques, Third International Fascia Research Congress, Vancouver, Canada. (poster communication, international)
  79. Driscoll, M., Aubin, CE., Moreau, A., Wakula, Y., and Parent, S. (2011) Fusionless Scoliosis Management using a Growth Modulating Intravertebral Epiphyseal Device in a Porcine Model, 18th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Copenhagen, Denmark. (oral communication, international)
  80. Wakula, Y., Villemure, I., Aubin, CE., Driscoll, M., and Parent, S.* (2011) Characterization of in vivo vertebral growth modulation by shape memory alloy staples in a porcine model, 18th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Copenhagen, Denmark (poster communication, international)
  81. Beaudette, K., Strupler, M., Driscoll, M., Parent, S., Maciejko, R., Aubin, C.-E., et al. (2011) Optical coherence tomography as a guiding tool for minimally invasive surgery of the spine. SPIE Photonics West: Biomedical Optics and Imaging, San Francisco, USA. (invited oral communication, international)
  82. Driscoll, M. and Blyum, L. (2011) Home based and family centered treatment of cerebral palsy. 27th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, Hawaii. (invited oral communication, international)
  83. Hachem, B., Aubin, C.E., Parent, S., and Driscoll, M. (2011) Porcine finite element model for the simulation of progressive experimental scoliosis and fusionless implants, 41st annual meeting of the Quebec Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada. (oral communication, provincial)
  84. Beaudette, K.*, Strupler, M., Driscoll, M., Maciejko, R., Parent, S., Aubin, C.-É., Boudoux, C. (2011) Potential of optical coherence tomography to guide minimally invasive surgery of the spine. 7th International Worshop on Fibre optics and Passive Components, Montreal (QC), Canada. (poster communication, international)
  85. Driscoll, M., Shi, L., Wang, D., Chu, W.C.,Villemure, I., Cheng, J.C., and Aubin, C.E.* (2010) Biomecanichal Modelling of Altered Growth Pattern in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 17th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Toronto, Canada. (poster communication, international)
  86. Driscoll, M. and Blyum L. (2010) The offset of mechanical homeostasis in cerebral palsy. 8th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Limassol, Cyprus (oral communication, international)
  87. Beaudette, K.*, Strupler, M., Driscoll, M., Maciejko, R., Parent, S., Aubin, C.-É., and Boudoux, C. (2010) OCT guidance for minimally invasive surgery of the spine: A preliminary study. Gordon Research Conferences: Lasers in Medicine & Biology, Holderness, USA. (poster communication, international)
  88. Driscoll, M., Aubin, CE., Moreau, A., Wakula, Y., and Parent, S. (2010) Dispositif intravertébral sans fusion avec modulation de croissance pour la correction précoce des scolioses idiopathiques pédiatriques, 31e Journée de la Recherche du POES/Division d'orthopédie‏, Montreal,Canada, Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. (oral communication, institutional)
  89. Beaudette, K., Strupler, M., Driscoll, M., Maciejko, R., Parent, S., Aubin, C.-É., et al. (2010) OCT guidance for minimally invasive surgery of the spine: A preliminary study. 11th OWLS: Optics Within Life Sciences, Quebec, Canada, (oral communication, international)
  90. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S. and Moreau, A. (2010) The Influence of Increased Vertebral Growth Profiles on the Progression of Idiopathic Scoliosis: a Biomechanical Study. International research in Scoliotic Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Montreal, Canada. (poster communication, international)
  91. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C.-E., Moreau, A., Wakula, Y., Parent S. (2010). Influence of Intravertebral Epiphyseal Fusionless Growth Modulation Device on Spinal Alignment in a Porcine Model. 40e réunion annuelle de la Société de Scoliose du Québec. (oral communication, Regional)
  92. Beaudette, K., Driscoll, M., Strupler, M., Carrion, L., Maciejko, R., Boudoux, C., Aubin, CE., (2010). An OCT Handheld Probe for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries. 40e réunion annuelle de la Société de Scoliose du Québec. (oral communication, Regional)
  93. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S. and Moreau, A. (2010) Finite Element Comparison of Different Growth Sparring Instrumnetation Systems for the Early Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis. International research in Scoliotic Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Montreal, Canada. (oral communication, international)
  94. Beaudette, K., Boudoux, C., Driscoll, M., Strupler, M., Maciejko, R. and Aubin, C-E. (2010) A Handheld Probe based on Optical Coherence Tomography for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries: A Feasibility Study. 8th International research in Scoliotic Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Montreal, Canada. (oral communication, international)
  95. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C.-E., Moreau, A., Wakula, Y., Parent S. (2010) Influence of Intravertebral Epiphyseal Fusionless Growth Modulation Device on Spinal Alignment in a Porcine Model. 40e réunion annuelle de la Société de Scoliose du Québec. Burlington, USA. (oral communication, provincial)
  96. Shi, L., Wang, D., Driscoll, M., Chu, WCW., Cheng, JCY., Villemure, I. and Aubin, C-E. (2009) Modeling of Biomechanics of Vertebral Column Overgrowth in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. The 29th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. (oral communication, international)
  97. Driscoll, M., Shi, L., Wang, D., Chu, WCW., Cheng, JCY., Villemure, I. and Aubin, C-E. (2009) Biomechanical analysis of different vertebral growth patterns in the pathomechanism of AIS. 39e réunion annuelle de la Société de la scoliose du Québec, Saint-Sauveur, Canada (oral communication, provincial)
  98. Beaudette, K., Driscoll, M., Strupler, M., Carrion, L., Maciejko, R., Boudoux, C. and Aubin C.E. (2009) Design of an OCT Handheld Probe for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries: Preliminary Results. 39th Annual meeting of the Quebec Scoliosis Society, Saint-Sauveur, Canada. (oral communication, provincial)
  99. Driscoll, M.* and Blyum, L. (2009) Stress Allocation in Cerebral Palsy: A Process Governed by Physiological Properties. A global status quo on Cerebral Palsy, with a view to the future, Utrecht, Netherlands, Het Vechthuis. (poster communication, international)
  100. Driscoll, M.*, Shi, L., Wang, D., Chu, WCW., Cheng, JCY., Villemure, I. and Aubin, C-E (2009) La Croissance Elevée Chez Les Patients Scoliotiques Augmente-t-Elle Le Risque De Progression?. 29e Journée de la Recherche du POES/Division d'orthopédie‏, Montreal, Canada, Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. (poster communication, institutional)
  101. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Moreau, A. and Parent, S. (2009) Biomechanical Critique of Corrective Methods in Paediatric Scoliosis via Fusionless Growth Modulation. 29e Journée de la Recherche du POES/Division d'orthopédie‏, Montreal, Canada, Hopital l'Hôtel-Dieu. (oral communication, institutional)
  102. Driscoll, M.* and Blyum, L. (2009) The Presence of Physiological Stress Shielding in Load Bearing Articulation of Patients with Cerebral Palsy. 3rd Inter-nation Cerebral Palsy Conference, Sydney, Australia, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. (poster communication, international)
  103. Driscoll, M. and Blyum, L. (2009) The Influence of Altered Mechanical Properties in Hypertoned Fascia on Muscle Activational Strategies. Second International Fascia Research Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Vrije Universiteit. (oral communication, international)
  104. Beaudette, K., Carrion, L. Driscoll, M., Maciejko, R., Boudoux, C. and Aubin, C-E. (2008) Évaluation de techniques d’imagerie pour le guidage des chirurgies minimalement invasives du rachis : Premières images. 38e réunion annuelle de la Société de la scoliose du Québec, Quebec City, Canada. (oral communication, provincial)
  105. Driscoll, M,, Aubin, C-E., Moreau, A. and Parent, S. (2008) The influence of Scoliotic Tissue Remodeling on its Pathomechanism. 38e réunion annuelle de la Société de la scoliose du Québec, Quebec City, Canada. (oral communication, provincial)
  106. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S. Moreau, A. and Villemure, I. (2008) Le Remodelage Physiologique des Tissue Vertebraux Scoliotiques Augmente-t-ill la Progression des Courbures?. 28e Journée de la Recherche du POES/Division d'orthopédie‏, Montreal,Canada, Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. (oral communication, institutional)
  107. Driscoll, M., Schmid, E., Aubin, C-E., Moreau, A., Sarwark, J. and Parent, S.* (2008) Local Effect of a Fusionless Device that Modulates Growth to Control Vertebral Wedging. 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. (poster communication, international)
  108. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E., Parent, S. and Moreau, A. (2008) Stress shielding within the scoliotic spine: a progressive risk factor? International research in Scoliotic Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Liverpool, England. (oral communication, international)
  109. Driscoll, M., Aubin, C-E.,* Parent, S., Moreau, A. and Labelle H. (2008) Comparison of Different Fusionless Concepts Using Finite Element Modeling”. Invited Course Lecture, 43rd Annual Meeting of Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Salt Lake City, U.S.A., Grand America Hotel. (invited oral communication, international)

Guest Speaker

  1. Driscoll, M. (2022) The influence of Fascia and Spine Stability, Invited Keynote/Presidential address at 6th International Fascia Research Congress, Montreal, Canada
  2. Driscoll, M., Clin, J. (2021) Quality of the comparator used in validation of patient specific numerical models, ASME Verification & Validation Symposium, May 19, Virtual Event
  3. Bischoff, J., Driscoll, M., Erdemir. A., Liu., C., Lewis, G., Gustafson, J., Horner, M., Rawlinson, J., Kiapour, A. (2021) Computational modeling to support implant design and evaluation and surgical decision making – practical considerations on model credibility, Orthopedic Research Society, 3-day workshop with half day event, June 23, Aug 11, and Nov 10., Virtual Events
  4. Driscoll, M. (2021) Impact of fascia on spine stability, accepted funded invitation to First Asia Fascia Congress, Hainan, China, April 16-19, 2021 (postponed until 2022)
  5. Driscoll, M. (2021) Biomechanics of the spine – where are we headed, accepted funded invitation to Entretien Jacque Cartier, Aubergne-Rhone-Alpes, France, October 12, 2021 (postponed)
  6. Driscoll, M. (2020) Fascial Aspects on Spinal Stability, Fascia Research Summit, May 20-22, Invited Speaker with over 15,000 in attendance
  7. Driscoll, M. (2020) The Development of a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgical Simulator – what is required for accuracy. Private Spine Surgeon Online Meeting organized by Johnson and Johnson Medical, May 12, Invited Speaker
  8. Driscoll, M. (2019) How do thoracolumbar fascia and intra-abdominal pressure affect the mechanical loading of the low-back? 10th World congress on low back pain, Antwerp, Belgium, Invited Keynote Speaker
  9. Driscoll, M. (2019) Numerical Simulation in Health Care – Valuable, if Careful, MEDTEQ annual meeting, Montreal, Canada, Invited Speaker
  10. Driscoll, M. (2018) Fascia in Spine Biomechanics – The Engineer’s Interpretation, Fascia Research Congress, Berlin, Germany, Invited speaker
  11. Driscoll, M. (2017) Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics of Spine Stability
  12. Driscoll, M. (2016) McGill Dobson Center for Entrepreneurship Event, The Science of Medical Startups
  13. Driscoll, M. (2014) McGill Faculty of Engineering Entrepreneurship workshop, Experience in taking novel ideas from concept to market
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