Research

Below is a collection of my peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, highlighting research projects I have contributed to in orthopedic biomechanics, implant fixation, and sports medicine.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Gap Formation and Fixation Strength After Unicortical Quadriceps Tendon Repair with All-Suture Anchors
Brian C. Werner, Marcos D. Tejada, Jocelyn R. Wittstein, Rachel M. Frank, Mary K. Evans, Anthony N. Khoury, Benjamin L. Smith
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2026
DOI: 10.1177/23259671261416112
Onlay Fixation With an All-Suture Anchor Provides Sufficient Biomechanical Stability for Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis
Marcos D. Tejada, Rachel M. Frank, Oliver L. Hauck, Coen A. Wijdicks, Brian C. Werner
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2025
DOI: 10.1177/23259671251363607
Transosseous Quadriceps Tendon Repair With Knotless All-Suture Anchors Is Biomechanically Superior to Traditional Transosseous Fixation
Jocelyn R. Wittstein, Marcos D. Tejada, Benjamin L. Smith, Brian C. Werner, Rachel M. Frank, Oliver L. Hauck, Coen A. Wijdicks
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2025
DOI: 10.1177/23259671251356627

Conference Presentations

Unicortical Quadriceps Tendon Repair With All-Suture Anchors Results in Less Gap Formation Than Traditional Hard-Body Suture Anchors
Brian C. Werner, Marcos D. Tejada, Jocelyn R. Wittstein, Rachel M. Frank, Mary K. Evans, Anthony N. Khoury, Benjamin L. Smith
ORS Annual Meeting, 2026, Charlotte, NC
Poster Presentation
Onlay Fixation with an All-Suture Anchor Provides Sufficient Biomechanical Stability for Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis
Marcos D. Tejada, Rachel M. Frank, Oliver L. Hauck, Coen A. Wijdicks, Brian C. Werner
ISAKOS Congress, 2025, Munich, Germany
Podium Presentation
Onlay Fixation With an All-Suture Anchor Provides Sufficient Biomechanics for Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis
Marcos D. Tejada, Rachel M. Frank, Oliver L. Hauck, Coen A. Wijdicks, Brian C. Werner
ORS Annual Meeting, 2025, Phoenix, AZ
Poster Presentation