A researcher from Western University’s Lawson Health Research Institute will discuss treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in a free public lecture on campus Friday.

Timothy Burkhart, an adjunct professor in the departments of mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, surgery, and kinesiology at Western University, will present “Fixing the Knee: A Biomechanical Approach to Orthopaedic Conditions of the Knee” at noon January 20 in room 144, Human Kinetics Building as part of the faculty’s Distinguished Speakers Series.

Dr. Burkhart’s main research focus is in injury and orthopaedic biomechanics with an interest in soft tissue reconstruction of the knee, prevention and mitigation of osteoarthritis, total hip and knee joint arthroplasty, traumatic fractures, and spine surgery.