Papers
17
Total Citations
388
H-Index
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About
William R. Ledoux is a leading biomedical engineer and biomechanics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic simulation, foot and ankle mechanics, and orthopedic surgery. He is best known for pioneering the development of robotic cadaveric gait simulators (RGS), sophisticated systems capable of replicating physiologically accurate walking conditions—including full-scale ground reaction forces and near-normal velocities—to study the complex biomechanics of the lower limb. His landmark papers on RGS development and control, garnering over 86 and 63 citations respectively, have become foundational tools for investigating foot bone kinematics, tendon mechanics, and surgical outcomes without the ethical and logistical constraints of in vivo studies. Ledoux has applied these systems to clinically significant questions, including optimal fusion angles in first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis, flatfoot deformity mechanics, and the biomechanical consequences of malaligned total ankle arthroplasty and ankle arthrodesis. His research has directly informed surgical decision-making and implant design. More recently, his work has expanded into ultrasound-based Achilles tendon stress measurement during simulated gait. With a cumulative citation record reflecting broad influence across engineering and clinical orthopedics, Ledoux represents a vital bridge between laboratory innovation and real-world patient care.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Foot bone kinematics as measured in a cadaveric robotic gait simulator86 citations · 2011
- 2Gait Simulation via a 6-DOF Parallel Robot With Iterative Learning Control63 citations · 2008
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- 6A Robotic Cadaveric Flatfoot Analysis of Stance Phase20 citations · 2011
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