What the facility does
Research focusing on biomechanical modeling of scoliosis, as well as the evaluation, design and optimization of orthopedic treatment
Areas of expertise
This research group has developed internationally acknowledged expertise in musculoskeletal diseases, including the study of spine deformities (particularly the etiopathogenesis of scoliosis and spondylolisthesis). Research also focuses on developing innovative modeling and diagnosis tools and on improving medical treatments, from pharmacology to surgery, including rehabilitation.
Research services
- Biomechanical characterization of biological tissues,
- Interventional surgery procedures with real-time navigation,
Sectors of application
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
Specialized lab | Equipment |
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Micromechanical characterization of biological tissues |
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Macromechanical characterization of biological tissues and musculoskeletal morphofunctional characterization – children |
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Musculoskeletal morphofunctional characterization – adults |
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Futuristic operating room |
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Biophotonics laboratory |
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Private and public sector research partners
- Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine
- Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
- Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal
- École de technologie supérieure
Additional information
Title | URL |
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Révolution de la chirurgie orthopédique au CHU Sainte-Justine et Polytechnique Montréal : Des patients retrouvent une colonne normale grâce à la Chaire en biomécanique de la colonne vertébrale, renouvelée pour préparer la chirurgie du futur |
http://www.polymtl.ca/carrefour/en/article.php?no=4126
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Toward a new era in medical practice - a team of researchers in spine biomechanics led by École Polytechnique Professor Carl-Éric Aubin is revolutionizing orthopedic surgery | http://www.polymtl.ca/carrefour/en/article.php?no=2499 |
Polytechnique dans les médias - Les professeurs Carl-Éric Aubin et Mohamad Sawan à l'honneur dans la revue PLAN | http://www.polymtl.ca/carrefour/article.php?no=2287 |
Back to the drawing board: researchers push for scoliosis breakthrough | http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/back-to-the-drawing-board-researchers-push-for-scoliosis-breakthrough-1.1217720 |
Scoliose | http://pilule.telequebec.tv/occurrence.aspx?id=1063 |
Polytechnique Montreal Researchers Investigate the Use of Optical Coherence Tomography for Guiding Treatment of Musculoskeletal Diseases such as Scoliosis | http://www.octnews.org/articles/3722339/feature-of-the-week-5-13-12-polytechnique-montreal/ |
Foundation of Stars honours Professor Carl-Éric Aubin with its 2010 young researcher excellence award | http://www.polymtl.ca/carrefour/en/article.php?no=3237 |
Concours Innovation Recherche : une équipe de chercheurs de Polytechnique remporte le 2e prix | http://www.polymtl.ca/carrefour/article.php?no=1682 |