Biedermann Lab for Orthopaedic Research

Elaine Schmidt, M.S.

Research Specialist, Biedermann Lab for Orthopaedic Surgery
 

Education: M.S Exercise and Sport Physiology, 2017, West Chester University of Pennsylvania 

B.A Biology, 2015, Bryn Mawr College
 

Areas of Special Interest: Implant Performance and Optimization, Orthopaedic Injury Biomechanics, Tendon and Ligament Biomechanics, Computational Modeling

Thesis: Schmidt ES: The Effects of Hybrid Ultimate Lifting Kit Loading Configuration on Unilateral Squat Hip Stabilization, Masters Thesis in Exercise and Sport Physiology, West Chester University of PA, 2017.

Publications:

• Schmidt, E.C., Dear, K.A., Hendow, C., Miller, L., Mehta, S., Hast, M.W. (2020, under review) Novel Application for Continuous Compression Implants in Clavicle Fixation: Nitinol Staples Provide Increased Construct Flexibility. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
• Cristino, D.M., Schmidt, E.C., Metikala, S., Mahmoud, K., Hast, M.W., Farber, D.C., (2020, under review) A Cadaveric Comparison of Two Methods for Isolated Talonavicular Arthrodesis: Two-Screws versus Plate with Integrated Compression Screw. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Hast, M.W., Chin, M., Schmidt, E.C., Sanville, J., Van Osten, G.K., Mehta, S. (2019) Mechanical Effects of Bone Substitutive and Far-Cortical Locking Techniques in 2-Part Proximal Humerus Fracture Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Study. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
• Zelenski, N., Schmidt, E.C., Chin, M., Steinberg, D., Hast, M.W., (2019, under review) Low Profile Volar Rim Plates do not Prevent Flexor Pollicus Longus Tendon Wear Compared to Distally Placed Conventional Plate: A Cadaveric Study. Journal of Hand Surgery.
• Schmidt, E.C, Hullfish, T. J, O’Connor, K.M, Hast, M.W., Baxter, J.R. (2019) Ultrasound Echogenicity is Associated with Achilles Tendon Fatigue Damage in a Cadaveric Loading Model. Journal of Biomechanics.
• Hast, M. W., Chin, M., Schmidt, E. C., & Kuntz, A. F. (2019). Central screw use delays implant dislodgement in osteopenic bone but not synthetic surrogates: A comparison of reverse total shoulder models. Journal of Biomechanics.
• Bachner, E. M., Schmidt, E.C, Chin, M., Namdar, S., Baxter, J. R., Hast, M. W. (2018) Parameterization of Proximal Humerus Locking Plate Impingement with In Vitro, In Silico, and In Vivo Techniques.  Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
• Schmidt, E. C., Chin, M., Aoyama, J. T., Ganley, T. J., Shea, K. G., Hast, M. W. (2018) Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligaments and Autograft Tendons used for Reconstruction. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Schmidt, E. C., Chin, M., Aoyama, J. T., Ganley, T. J., Shea, K. G., Hast, M. W. (2018) Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Native Pediatric Posterior Cruciate and Collateral Ligaments. Reconstruction. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Hast, M. W., Schmidt, E.C., Kelly IV, J. D., & Baxter, J. R. (2018). Computational Optimization of Graft Tension in Simulated Superior Capsule Reconstructions. Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

Abstracts:

• Schmidt, E.C., et al. (February 2020) Novel Application for Continuous Compression Implants in Clavicle Fixation: Nitinol Staples Provide Increased Construct Flexibility. (Poster) Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ
• Schmidt, E.C, et al. (February 2020) Ultrasound Echogenicity is Associated with Achilles Tendon Fatigue Damage in a Cadaveric Loading Model. (Poster) Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ
• Schmidt, E. C., et al. (February 2019) Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Native Pediatric Posterior Cruciate and Collateral Ligaments. Reconstruction. (Podium Presentation) Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Austin, TX
• Hast, M.W., Chin, et al. (November 2018) Mechanical Effects of Bone Substitutive and Far-Cortical Locking Techniques in 2-Part Proximal Humerus Fracture Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Study. (Poster) Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders Annual Symposium, Philadelphia, PA
• Hast, M. W., et al. (March 2017) Computational Optimization of Graft Tension in Simulated Superior Capsule Reconstructions. (Poster) Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA