Research
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery research at LSU Health Shreveport consists of the laboratories of Patrick Massey, MD, MBA; Yufeng Dong, MD, Phd; and Giovanni F. Solitro, PhD. All of our labs collaborate constantly to produce high quality impactful research.
Dr. Patrick Massey is the Director of Clinical Research and focuses on meniscus repair research and augmentation to promote healing in the knee and other areas. He also focuses on studies to improve resident training and protecting residents from radiation. Dr. Solitro is the Director of the Biomechanics Educational Laboratory, investigator of the biomechanics of various joints, and he also educates residents and medical students on the application of physics and computer aided design techniques in basic science research. Dr. Dong focuses on translational research and stem cell technologies to enhance musculoskeletal healing.
Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Director of Clinical Research
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Biomechanics is especially important in Orthopaedic Surgery, a specialty that requires precision to treat injuries relating to bones, joints, tendons, muscles and other aspects of the body’s musculoskeletal system. LSU Health Shreveport faculty physicians, medical students, residents and researchers, under the direction of Dr. Giovanni F. Solitro, are teaming up in the Biomechanics Educational Laboratory to assist orthopaedic surgeons in the development and evaluation of surgical approaches.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers a 1-year research associate position for medical school graduates who are interested in pursuing a residency in orthopaedic surgery. This position offers extensive hand-on research experience and academic development. Research associates work with the department’s Director of Clinical Research on a wide variety of orthopaedics studies and work closely with the faculty, residents, and medical students. Researchers contribute to high-impact studies in leading journals while gaining exposure to the field.
Research Associate 2021-2022
Residency: LSU Health Shreveport
Research Associate 2024-2025
Residency: LSU Health Shreveport
Research Associate 2025-2026
Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
1501 Kings Highway
P.O. Box 33932
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
Phone: (318) 675-6180
Fax: (318) 675-6186
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Clinic
Phone: (318) 626-2280
Fax: (318) 626-2279
Clinic at 950 Olive Street
Phone: (318) 813-7100
Fax: (318) 813-7120
Residency Program
Lauren Conger
Residency Coordinator
lauren.conger@lsuhs.edu
Phone: (318) 675-4313
Fax: (318) 675-6186