Biography

Dr. Shuyang Han is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He is a research faculty at the Center for Orthopedic Research, Innovation and Training (CORIT Lab). Dr. Han’s research interests include various areas of orthopedic biomechanics related to total joint arthroplasty, sports medicine, and hip preservation. Dr. Han also serves at the Research Committee at the McGovern Medical School and the Faculty Support and Development/Promotions Subcommittee at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Han is an active member of the Orthopaedic Research Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the European Society of Biomechanics, where he serves on multiple conferences. Dr. Han also serves as a scientific reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Clinical Biomechanics, Hip International, Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, etc.

Dr. Han received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from China University of Mining and Technology. He went on to complete a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from China University of Mining and Technology and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany. He then completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute of Orthopedic Research and Education in Houston, Texas.

Education

Undergraduate Degree
China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
Masters Degree
Masters of Science, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
Doctoral Degree
China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
Doctoral Degree
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany

Areas of Interest

Research Interests

My research is focused on biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system related to orthopedic surgery, with an aim to understand the mechanisms of joint function and the role of surgical technique in maximizing the success of orthopedic procedures. This has led me to pursue more comprehensive methods of improving the surgical techniques and measuring surgical outcome in the various field of orthopedics. I have conducted multiple studies measuring the outcome of orthopedic procedures such as total joint arthroplasty and methods of assessing hip/knee function after arthroplasty and arthroscopic procedures. My current areas of research include:

  • Periprosthetic femoral fractures and biomechanical evaluation of fixation techniques
  • Optimization of periacetabular osteotomy planning and execution
  • Stability of implant fixation in THA/TKA
  • Robotic assisted surgery
  • Biomechanical assessment of MCL/ACL reconstruction

Publications

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PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:

BOOK CHAPTERS:

  1. Stal D.N., Ferguson S.J., Han S., Jeffers J.R., Noble P.C. Biomechanics of the Natural Hip Joint. In Berry D.J. and Liebermann J. (Eds) Surgery of the Hip, 2nd Edition. pp. 2-18. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders, 2019.
  2. Meheus C., Park K., Han S., Alaee F., Freehand A.M., Noble P.C. Kinematics of the Knee after Partial and Total Knee Arthroplasty. In Becker R., Hirschmann M., and Kort N. (Eds) Basics in Primary Knee Arthroplasty. pp. 43-63. Cham: Spinger, 2022.
  3. Noble P. C., Han S., Rodriguez D., Freedhand A., Mathis K.B., Boiwka A.V. New Technology and Surgical Technique. In Mihalko W.M. and Mont M. (Eds) The Technique of Total Knee Arthroplasty. pp. 188-212. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders, 2022.

PODIUM PRESENTATIONS:

  1. Han S., Gold J.E., et al. Deep medial collateral ligament reconstruction of the knee restores rotational stability throughout full range of motion while contemporary MCL reconstruction only does so in extension. 2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting, 2023, Washington DC.
  2. Borque K., Han S., Gold J.E., et al. Deep medial collateral ligament reconstruction of the knee restores rotational stability throughout full range of motion while contemporary MCL reconstruction only does so in extension. The British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) May 2023 Meeting, London, England, 16–17 May 2023.
  3. Blackwell R., Dunbar N., Parlamas S., Ismaily S.K., Rodriguez-Quintana D., Mansour A.A., Han S. Effect of Pelvic Tilt on Femoral Head Coverage After Periacetabular Osteotomy. Annual Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Fukuoka, Japan, 2023.
  4. Gattu N., Sutton M., Doherty D.B., Ismaily S.K., Rodriguez-Quintana D., Han S. Trochlear Orientation of Total Knee Designs Is Opposite to That of The Natural Femur. Annual Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Fukuoka, Japan, 2023.
  5. Han S., Sutton M., Doherty D.B., Rodriguez-Quintana D., Noble P.C. Differences in Trochlear Sulcus Geometry of Total Knee Designs. Annual Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Fukuoka, Japan, 2023.
  6. Borque K., Han S., Gold J.E., et al. Deep medial collateral ligament reconstruction of the knee restores rotational stability throughout full range of motion while contemporary MCL reconstruction only does in extension. The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Boston, MA, 2023.
  7. Cheng J., Han S., Song B., et al. The Contributions of Femoral Deformities to The Range of Motion of The Dysplastic Hip After Periacetabular Osteotomy. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, 2023.
  8. Song B., Han S., Stocks O.G., et al. Markov Chain Monte Carlo Bayesian Modeling of Femoral Head Coverage After Periacetabular Osteotomy. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, 2023.
  9. Stocks O.G., Han S., Song B., et al. Predicting Patient-specific Hip Motion During Functional Activities After Periacetabular Osteotomy. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, 2023.
  10. Sutton M., Han S., Doherty D.B., et al. Differences in Trochlear Sulcus Geometry of Contemporary Prosthetic Knee Designs. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, 2023.
  11. Frangie R., Han S., Noble P.C., et al. The Stability of Fixation of Vancouver B2 Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures: Effect of Implantation Technique. The Hip Society Summer Meeting 2022. Santa Monica, CA. Sept. 29 – Oct.1, 2022.
  12. Byrd Z., Han S., Ismaily S., Delgadillo L., Freedhand A., Noble P. Contributions of Capsular Releases to Femoral Exposure in THA via a Direct Anterior Approach How Much Is Enough? International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty. Maui, Hawaii, August 30-Sept. 3, 2022.
  13. Han S., Narro A., Jones H., Gold J. Rodriguez D., Noble P. Prophylactic Cerclage as an Adjunct to Fixation of Periprosthetic Fractures: The Effect of Cable Location. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty. Maui, Hawaii, August 30-Sept. 3, 2022.
  14. Han S., Frangie R., Jones H., Gonzalez J., Noble P. A Sterile Barrier Reduces the Risk of Contamination of the Instrument Table During Orthopaedic Procedures. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty. Maui, Hawaii, Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2022.
  15. Byrd Z., Han S., Ismaily S., Delgadillo L., Freedhand A., Noble P. Contributions of Capsular Releases to Femoral Exposure in THA via a Direct Anterior Approach How Much Is Enough? Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference. Phoenix, Arizona, Feb. 8- 11, 2020.
  16. Harris J., Russo R., Burn M., Gerrie B., Noble P., Han S., Alexander J., Lenherr C., Ismaily S., McCulloch P. Is Digital Photography an Accurate and Precise Method for Measuring Range of Motion of The Shoulder and Elbow. The 11th Biennial ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine) Congress, Shanghai, China, June 4-8, 2017.