Bradley R Merk

Phone+1 312 926 4444
Emailb-merknorthwesternedu

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Research Interests

We are involved in a variety of bimomechanical research projects in order to compare and optimize the biomechanics of fracture fixation. I am also collaborating with Sam Stupp at IBNAM looking at ways to enhance bone regeneration in a traumatic defect animal model using nanotechnology.

Certifications and Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery

Training Experience

1999	Residency, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Northwestern Memorial Hospital)
2000	Fellowship, Hospital for Special Surgery

Education/Academic qualification

Medicine, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago

… → 1994

Research interests keywords

Nanotechnology
Orthopedics

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Treatment of Distal Tibia Extraarticular Fractures: A Biomechanical Comparison of Standard Plating, Locked Plating, and Intramedullary Fixation
Merk, B. R.
Synthes (U.S.A.)
11/1/06 → 10/31/08
Project: Research project
Distal Humerus Fracture Fixation Proposal
Merk, B. R.
Stryker Corporation
7/26/06 → 7/27/08
Project: Research project
Comparison of Lateral Locking Plate and Posterior Antiglide Plate in Fixation of Distal Fibular Fractures. A Biomechanical Study
Merk, B. R.
AO North America Charitable Foundation
9/1/04 → 10/31/05
Project: Research project

16 Article
1 Letter

Residual bioburden after standard cleaning of the reusable orthopedic depth gauge
Wanke, T. R., Brock, J. L., Basile, R., Merk, B. & Azizi, J., Mar 2018, In: American Journal of Infection Control. 46, 3, p. 362 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

2 Scopus citations
Predictors of Patient-Reported Function and Pain Outcomes in Operative Ankle Fractures
Dean, D. M., Ho, B. S., Lin, A., Fuchs, D., Ochenjele, G., Merk, B. & Kadakia, A. R., May 1 2017, In: Foot and Ankle International. 38, 5, p. 496-501 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
24 Scopus citations
Comparison of modern locked plating and antiglide plating for fixation of osteoporotic distal fibular fractures
Switaj, P. J., Wetzel, R. J., Jain, N. P., Weatherford, B. M., Ren, Y., Zhang, L. Q. & Merk, B. R., Sep 1 2016, In: Foot and Ankle Surgery. 22, 3, p. 158-163 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
18 Scopus citations
Surgeon preferences regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for ballistic fractures
Marecek, G. S., Earhart, J. S., Gardner, M. J., Davis, J. & Merk, B. R., Jun 1 2016, In: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 136, 6, p. 751-754 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
17 Scopus citations
Treatment of Acute Jones Fractures Without Weightbearing Restriction
Marecek, G. S., Earhart, J. S., Croom, W. P. & Merk, B. R., Sep 1 2016, In: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 55, 5, p. 961-964 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
12 Scopus citations