Connor Pihl
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About
Connor Pihl is a biomechanics researcher whose work focuses on improving surgical outcomes for adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), a common orthopaedic condition linked to posterior tibial tendon (PTT) dysfunction. His primary contributions lie in the development and evaluation of a novel passive engineering mechanism (PEM) designed to enhance the flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendon transfer procedure—a standard surgical intervention for AAFD. Through computational and experimental biomechanical analyses, Pihl demonstrated that the PEM can better restore foot mechanics compared to traditional techniques, addressing a long-standing controversy in surgical practice. His most-cited paper (2018, 7 citations) provides foundational evidence for this approach, while an earlier conference paper (2017, 2 citations) laid the groundwork for the concept. Though early in his career, Pihl’s work represents a meaningful step toward integrating engineering principles into orthopaedic surgery, offering a potential solution to a persistent clinical challenge. His research bridges basic science and clinical application, making it of particular interest to students and researchers in biomechanics, orthopaedics, and rehabilitative engineering.
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