With a successful Research Showcase in the past, I began thinking about my next objective in ISM: the final product. Of course, my hopes to 3D print a hip prosthesis is still on my mind. During the class period, I discussed with my peers about possible plans in making the prosthetic. One worry I have for the project is the cost. I understand that creating a great product may involve an initial investment, but I should still take into account alternative ideas. Rather than finding a service to print my models into titanium and cobalt, I should think about printing plastic models that are still based off the same model. This would be a much cheaper option that is readily available in the Frisco Public Library. My finalized original work is a quantitative analysis of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). With the help of my mentor, I observed several parameters that orthopaedic surgeons use to identify FAI. The purpose of the study was to familiarize myself with the anatomy of the hip joint while understanding how to identify the pathology. CT-based three dimensional reconstructions were used to note certain parameters such as the alpha angle and best fit sphere. I believe this is very fitting given my goals in my final product. The more I familiarize myself with the morphology of the hip joint, the closer I will get in developing a meaningful final product. Overall, I am very happy with how the project resulted in, and I look forward to meeting with Dr. Wells this coming Friday to observe him in clinic. ![]() My Original work - A quantitative non-invasive analysis of cam-type femoroacetabular impingement with a CT-based three dimensional reconstruction I'm looking forward to the future, and feeling grateful for the past - Mike Rowe
![]() Research Showcase is an event where ISM students can present the work they have accomplished throughout the first semester. This year, all ISM students in the district shared the same roof in the Dallas Cowboys Practice Facility. It was a great success, and I look forward to developing my final product later in the year. I presented my original work by using two laptops that featured a CT of a hip joint because I wanted to have some level of interactivity for people who walk by. One of the most memorable parts of that night was when a child came in with his parents and played around with the 3D model and image series. He was able to grasp the idea in what FAI is. The laptops themselves were fastened onto the board with velcro stickers. They held up nicely, but the board had to be propped up with a piece of wood. Luckily, it did not interfere with my fellow classmates. Overall, I was very happy with the turnout. I found a lot of my teachers there, and all of them were glad to see my accomplishments. Unfortunately, Dr. Wells was not able to come to the event, but he still welcomes me to do work later. As of now, I am scheduling a time where I can follow him in clinic at Richardson. I look forward to see how the rest of the year plays out. ![]() The Independent Study and Mentorship Research Showcase is on coming up, so I spent this week preparing for it. I wanted to showcase everything I have learned this year into this event. Throughout the last two weeks, I have been building my presentation board with an emphasis on interactivity. I decided on a unique design where I have two laptops inserted into the board vertically like an X-ray machine. The laptops would present a traditional CT and a 3D model of a hip joint with Cam-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). The design would also allow people to interact with the images themselves as I described my original work to them. All aspects will be polished coming into next week. Marketing plays a vital role in the popularity of the event. As a result, we designed invitations over the holiday break to be delivered over the course of two weeks. I included as many people I know including friends, teachers, and family. Being the Dallas Cowboys practice facility, the revenue, itself, would also bring in a crowd. As for my original work, I found it difficult finding a convincing measurement that would express a positive for Cam-Type FAI. Therefore, I found another article describing anterior head-neck offset. After getting approval from my mentor, I found that measurement and found a true positive to add into my work. Overall, I am excited to see how Research Showcase will play out. It always seems impossible until it's done -Nelson Mandela
![]() The majority of the last two weeks of holiday break was spent learning more about 3D imaging software and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). The dimensions of the superior femoral head could most likely be compiled into a research assessment on its own. I will be able to apply what I learn from my meeting with Dr. Wells and Mr. Chatzinoff to my own case study in my original work. Last week, Dr. Wells agreed to be my mentor. I am very thankful to be following in the footsteps of a professional, especially one who is very welcoming and willing to help. In our next meeting , he gave me a hip prosthesis to use on Research Showcase on January 18th. In addition, he walked through how to properly take measurements of the femoral head of a patient with cam-type FAI. As of now, I have found the alpha angle, femoral head-neck offset, neck-shaft angle, diameter of the femoral head, and length of femoral neck. Finally, I need to take screenshots of my findings and compile it into a report for Showcase. In addition, I need to finish creating my presentation board. It has already been peer-reviewed by my classmates. I hope to present both 3D and 2D models with interactive tablets that are fixated into the board themselves. My goals for next week are to build the board without any complications. The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe. - Gustave Flaubert
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Shoaib FarooquiStudent currently enrolled in Liberty High School, studying orthopaedic medicine under the mentorship of Dr. Joel Wells. Archives
January 2018
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