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Tom Gale

Individual Contributor 2: Level 3 Research
Bioengineering Department

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Tom Gale is a researcher at the Biodynamics Lab, spcializing in joint kinematics research using biplane radiography. His main focuses include knee kinematics after injury and surgery, and residuum/prosthetic interface mechanics.

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BS, Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University

MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

Copp, E.H., Gale, T.H., Byrapogu, V.K.C., Urish, K.L., & Anderst, W.J. (2024). Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty approximates healthy knee kinematics more closely than total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Res, 42(11), 2514-2524.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/jor.25926.

Johnson, M.E., LeVasseur, C., Gale, T., Megherhi, S., Shoemaker, J., Pellegrini, C., Gray, E.C., Smith, P., & Anderst, W.J. (2024). Lumbar spine marker placement errors and soft tissue artifact during dynamic flexion/extension and lateral bending in individuals with chronic low back pain. J Biomech, 176, 112356.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112356.

Mattar, L.T., Johnson, C.C., Gale, T.H., Popchak, A.J., Anderst, W.J., Musahl, V., Irrgang, J.J., & Debski, R.E. (2024). Improved joint function when reaching behind the back is associated with patient reported outcomes in individuals with rotator cuff tears following exercise therapy. Clin Biomech (Bristol), 112, 106184.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2024.106184.

Nukuto, K., Gale, T., Yamamoto, T., Kamada, K., Irrgang, J.J., Musahl, V., & Anderst, W. (2024). Reliability and changes in knee cartilage T2 relaxation time from 6 to 24 months after anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Orthop Res, 42(12), 2683-2692.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/jor.25939.

Nukuto, K., Gale, T., Yamamoto, T., Musahl, V., & Anderst, W. (2024). Poster 265: Bony Morphology Is a Poor Predictor of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Elongation During High Demand Activities. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 12(7_suppl2), 2325967124s00233.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/2325967124s00233.

Yahagi, Y., Gale, T., Nukuto, K., Irrgang, J., Musahl, V., & Anderst, W. (2024). Tibial spine volume is smaller in ACL-injured athletes compared to healthy athletes. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 32(6), 1370-1375.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/ksa.12161.

Aiyangar, A., Gale, T., Magherhi, S., & Anderst, W. (2023). How Many Trials Are Needed to Estimate Typical Lumbar Movement Patterns During Dynamic X-Ray Imaging?. J Biomech Eng, 145(7), 074503.ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4062117.

Byrapogu, V., Gale, T., Labaze, D., Hamlin, B., Urish, K.L., & Anderst, W. (2023). How well does intra-operative contact path predict post-operative contact path during activities of daily living after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty?. Med Eng Phys, 111, 103948.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2022.103948.

Byrapogu, V.K., Gale, T., Hamlin, B., Urish, K.L., & Anderst, W. (2023). Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Restores Native Knee Kinematics During Activities of Daily Living: A Pilot Study. Ann Biomed Eng, 51(2), 308-317.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s10439-022-03021-z.

Nukuto, K., Gale, T., Yamamoto, T., Musahl, V., & Anderst, W. (2023). Bone morphology features associated with knee kinematics may not be predictive of ACL elongation during high-demand activities. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 31(11), 5096-5103.Wiley. doi: 10.1007/s00167-023-07560-3.

Paulus, P., Gale, T., Setliff, J., Yamamoto, T., Yang, S., Brown, J., Munsch, M., Hogan, M., & Anderst, W. (2023). Ankle and subtalar joint axes of rotation and center of rotation during walking and running in healthy individuals measured using dynamic biplane radiography. J Biomech, 160, 111837.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111837.

Tanaka, T., Gale, T., Nishida, K., Xu, C., Fu, F., & Anderst, W. (2023). Posterior tibial slope and meniscal slope correlate with in vivo tibial internal rotation during running and drop jump. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 31(6), 2366-2373.Wiley. doi: 10.1007/s00167-022-07163-4.

Xu, C., Aloi, N., Gale, T., Nishida, K., Fu, F., & Anderst, W. (2023). Symmetry in knee arthrokinematics in healthy collegiate athletes during fast running and drop jump revealed through dynamic biplane radiography. Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 31(11), 1501-1514.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.06.009.

Anderst, W., Fiedler, G., Onishi, K., McKernan, G., Gale, T., & Paulus, P. (2022). Within-subject effects of standardized prosthetic socket modifications on physical function and patient-reported outcomes. Trials, 23(1), 299.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06205-z.

Munsch, M.A., Como, C.J., Gale, T.H., Fowler, J.R., & Anderst, W.J. (2022). Validation of dynamic biplane radiography and three-dimensional model-based tracking for evaluation of dynamic thumb kinematics. J Biomech, 142, 111236.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.111236.

Nishida, K., Gale, T., Chiba, D., Suntaxi, F., Lesniak, B., Fu, F., Anderst, W., & Musahl, V. (2022). The effect of lateral extra-articular tenodesis on in vivo cartilage contact in combined anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 30(1), 61-70.Wiley. doi: 10.1007/s00167-021-06480-4.

Nishida, K., Xu, C., Gale, T., Anderst, W., & Fu, F. (2022). Symmetry and sex differences in knee kinematics and ACL elongation in healthy collegiate athletes during high-impact activities revealed through dynamic biplane radiography. J Orthop Res, 40(1), 239-251.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/jor.25162.

Anderst, W., Fiedler, G., Onishi, K., McKernan, G., Gale, T., & Paulus, P. (2021). Within-subjects Effects of Standardized Prosthetic Socket Modifications on Physical Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes. In Research Square. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-944690/v1.

Canton, S.P., Gale, T., Onyeukwu, C., Hogan, M.V., & Anderst, W. (2021). Syndesmosis Repair Affects in Vivo Distal Interosseous Tibiofibular Ligament Elongation Under Static Loads and During Dynamic Activities. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 103(20), 1927-1936.Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.20.01787.

Chiba, D., Gale, T., Nishida, K., Suntaxi, F., Lesniak, B.P., Fu, F.H., Anderst, W., & Musahl, V. (2021). Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis Contributes Little to Change In Vivo Kinematics After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Sports Med, 49(7), 1803-1812.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/03635465211003298.

Gale, T., Yang, S., McGough, R., Fiedler, G., & Anderst, W. (2021). Residual limb shear strain during gait is correlated with patient reported outcomes for persons with transfemoral amputation. J Biomech, 129, 110826.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110826.

Brown, J.A., Gale, T., & Anderst, W. (2020). An automated method for defining anatomic coordinate systems in the hindfoot. J Biomech, 109, 109951.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109951.

Canton, S.P., Gale, T., LaBaze, D., Anderst, W., & Hogan, M.V. (2020). An In Vivo Biomechanical Analysis of Syndesmotic Surgical Repair in Elite Athletes: Screw versus Suture Button Fixation. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 5(4), 2473011420s00152.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/2473011420s00152.

Gabrielli, A.S., Gale, T., Hogan, M., & Anderst, W. (2020). Bilateral Symmetry, Sex Differences, and Primary Shape Factors in Ankle and Hindfoot Bone Morphology. Foot Ankle Orthop, 5(1), 2473011420908796.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/2473011420908796.

Gale, T., & Anderst, W. (2020). Tibiofemoral helical axis of motion during the full gait cycle measured using biplane radiography. Med Eng Phys, 86, 65-70.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.10.014.

Gale, T., & Anderst, W. (2020). Knee Kinematics of Healthy Adults Measured Using Biplane Radiography. J Biomech Eng, 142(10), 101004.ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4047419.

Gale, T., Yang, S., McGough, R., Fiedler, G., & Anderst, W. (2020). Motion of the residual femur within the socket during gait is associated with patient-reported problems in transfemoral amputees. J Biomech, 112, 110050.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110050.

Gabrielli, A.S., Maxim, A., Gale, T., LeVasseur, C., Hogan, M., & Anderst, W. (2019). Bilateral Symmetry and Sex Differences in Ankle Kinematics During the Stance Phase of Gait. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 4(4), 2473011419s00179.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/2473011419s00179.

Gale, T., & Anderst, W. (2019). Asymmetry in healthy adult knee kinematics revealed through biplane radiography of the full gait cycle. J Orthop Res, 37(3), 609-614.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/jor.24222.

Nagai, K., Gale, T., Chiba, D., Su, F., Fu, F., & Anderst, W. (2019). The Complex Relationship Between In Vivo ACL Elongation and Knee Kinematics During Walking and Running. J Orthop Res, 37(9), 1920-1928.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/jor.24330.

Anderst, W.J., Gale, T., LeVasseur, C., Raj, S., Gongaware, K., & Schneider, M. (2018). Intervertebral kinematics of the cervical spine before, during, and after high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation. Spine J, 18(12), 2333-2342.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.07.026.

Nagai, K., Gale, T., Herbst, E., Tashiro, Y., Irrgang, J.J., Tashman, S., Fu, F.H., & Anderst, W. (2018). Knee hyperextension does not adversely affect dynamic in vivo kinematics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 26(2), 448-454.Wiley. doi: 10.1007/s00167-017-4653-0.

Nagai, K., Gale, T., Irrgang, J.J., Tashman, S., Fu, F.H., & Anderst, W. (2018). Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Affects Tibiofemoral Joint Congruency During Dynamic Functional Movement. Am J Sports Med, 46(7), 1566-1574.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/0363546518764675.

Nagai, K., Herbst, E., Gale, T., Tashiro, Y., Irrgang, J.J., Anderst, W., & Fu, F.H. (2018). Patient-reported outcome measures following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction are not related to dynamic knee extension angle. Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 3(1), 33-37.Elsevier. doi: 10.1136/jisakos-2017-000173.

Nagai, K., Tashiro, Y., Herbst, E., Gale, T., Wang, J.H., Irrgang, J.J., Anderst, W., & Fu, F.H. (2018). Steeper posterior tibial slope correlates with greater tibial tunnel widening after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 26(12), 3717-3723.Wiley. doi: 10.1007/s00167-018-5004-5.

Tashiro, Y., Lucidi, G.A., Gale, T., Nagai, K., Herbst, E., Irrgang, J.J., Nakashima, Y., Anderst, W., & Fu, F.H. (2018). Anterior cruciate ligament tibial insertion site is elliptical or triangular shaped in healthy young adults: high-resolution 3-T MRI analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 26(2), 485-490.Wiley. doi: 10.1007/s00167-017-4607-6.

Herbst, E., Gale, T., Nagai, K., Tashiro, Y., Irrgang, J.J., Anderst, W., Tashman, S., & Fu, F.H. (2017). Posterior Tibial Subchondral Bone and Meniscal Slope Correlate with In Vivo Internal Tibial Rotation. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 5(7_suppl6), 2325967117s00307.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/2325967117s00307.

Nagai, K., Gale, T., Irrgang, J.J., Tashman, S., Fu, F.H., & Anderst, W. (2017). Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Affects Tibiofemoral Subchondral Bone Congruency during Dynamic Functional Movement. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 33(10), e48-e49.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.08.020.

Nagai, K., Gale, T., Tashiro, Y., Herbst, E., Irrgang, J.J., Anderst, W., Fu, F.H., & Tashman, S. (2017). Does Knee Hyperextension Affect Dynamic In Vivo Kinematics and Clinical Outcomes after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 5(7_suppl6), 2325967117s00303.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/2325967117s00303.

Tashiro, Y., Gale, T., Sundaram, V., Nagai, K., Irrgang, J.J., Anderst, W., Nakashima, Y., Tashman, S., & Fu, F.H. (2017). The Graft Bending Angle Can Affect Early Graft Healing After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: In Vivo Analysis With 2 Years' Follow-up. Am J Sports Med, 45(8), 1829-1836.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/0363546517698676.

Tashiro, Y., Sundaram, V., Thorhauer, E., Gale, T., Anderst, W., Irrgang, J.J., Fu, F.H., & Tashman, S. (2017). In Vivo Analysis of Dynamic Graft Bending Angle in Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Reconstructed Knees During Downward Running and Level Walking: Comparison of Flexible and Rigid Drills for Transportal Technique. Arthroscopy, 33(7), 1393-1402.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.01.041.

Arner, J.W., Irvine, J.N., Zheng, L., Gale, T., Thorhauer, E., Hankins, M., Abebe, E., Tashman, S., Zhang, X., & Harner, C.D. (2016). The Effects of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency on the Meniscus and Articular Cartilage: A Novel Dynamic In Vitro Pilot Study. Orthop J Sports Med, 4(4), 2325967116639895.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/2325967116639895.

Chowdhury, S.K., Byrne, R.M., Zhou, Y., Gale, T., Zheng, L., Anderst, W., & Zhang, X. (2017). Integrating Multi-Modality Imaging and Biodynamic Measurements for Studying Neck Biomechanics During Sustained-Till-Exhaustion Neck Exertions. In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 61(1), (pp. 986-990).SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/1541931213601728.