Dr. Schemitsch’s research has focused upon the care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and arthritis. His wide range of musculoskeletal interests has led to the investigation of the systemic response to trauma, gene therapies, biomechanics, bone substitutes, and the stimulation of fracture healing. His work spans the testing of devices (e.g. plates, surgical techniques) or treatments in randomized controlled trials, to developing and testing outcome measures and their statistical modeling while placing a strong emphasis on the application of the results in clinical practice and health policy.