2013-08-13

LITERATURE UPDATE

August 8, 2013 – August 14, 2013

Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Dear Biomch-L Literature Update readers,

A particularly productive week for biomechanics publications, this week’s Literature Update contains nearly 200 papers! Enjoy.

Jason R. Franz, Ph.D.

Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory
http://sites.google.com/site/jasonrfranz/
http://uwnmbl.engr.wisc.edu/

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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- Not all articles have a DOI.

- Some DOI links may not yet be available online.

- Articles with no volume, issue or page numbers indicate that the article has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available in electronic form through the publisher.

*BONE*

Bi L, Li DC, Huang ZS and Yuan Z. Effects of sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, and gaseous hydrogen peroxide on the natural properties of cancellous bone. Artificial Organs 2013;37(7):629-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aor.12048

Capozza RF, Mondelo N, Reina PS, Nocciolino L, Meta M, Roldan EJA, et al. Mineralization- and remodeling-unrelated improvement of the post-yield properties of rat cortical bone by high doses of olpadronate. Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions 2013;13(2):185-94.

Capozza RF, Rittweger J, Reina PS, Mortarino P, Nocciolino LM, Feldman S, et al. Pqct-assessed relationships between diaphyseal design and cortical bone mass and density in the tibiae of healthy sedentary and trained men and women. Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions 2013;13(2):195-205.

Klein K, Zamparo E, Kronen PW, Kampf K, Makara M, Steffen T, et al. Bone augmentation for cancellous bone-development of a new animal model. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-200

Olcay E, Allahverdi E, Gulmez T, Olgun Erdikmen D, Ermutlu CS and Mutlu Z. Evaluation of the effects of holes of various sizes on fracture rates in sheep femurs. Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi 2013;19:A49-A53. http://dx.doi.org/10.9775/kvfd.2012.7691

Russell N, Rives A, Bertollo N, Pelletier MH and Walsh WR. The effect of sterilization on the dynamic mechanical properties of paired rabbit cortical bone. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1670-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.04.006

Scherf H, Harvati K and Hublin JJ. A comparison of proximal humeral cancellous bone of great apes and humans. Journal of Human Evolution 2013;65(1):29-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2013.03.008

*BOTANY*

Dean TJ, Jerez M and Cao QV. A simple stand growth model based on canopy dynamics and biomechanics. Forest Science 2013;59(3):335-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.5849/forsci.11-108

Kremien M, Shavit U, Mass T and Genin A. Benefit of pulsation in soft corals. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2013;110(22):8978-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1301826110

MacMillan CP, O'Donnell PJ, Smit AM, Evans R, Stachurski ZH, Torr K, et al. A survey of the natural variation in biomechanical and cell wall properties in inflorescence stems reveals new insights into the utility of arabidopsis as a wood model. Functional Plant Biology 2013;40(7):662-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/fp12386

Pot G, Toussaint E, Coutand C and Le Cam JB. Experimental study of the viscoelastic properties of green poplar wood during maturation. Journal of Materials Science 2013;48(17):6065-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-013-7403-9

van Casteren A, Sellers WI, Thorpe SKS, Coward S, Crompton RH and Ennos AR. Factors affecting the compliance and sway properties of tree branches used by the sumatran orangutan (pongo abelii). Plos One 2013;8(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0067877

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Back M, Gasser TC, Michel JB and Caligiuri G. Biomechanical factors in the biology of aortic wall and aortic valve diseases. Cardiovascular Research 2013;99(2):232-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvt040

Chai CK, Akyildiz AC, Speelman L, Gijsen FJH, Oomens CWJ, van Sambeek M, et al. Local axial compressive mechanical properties of human carotid atherosclerotic plaques-characterisation by indentation test and inverse finite element analysis. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1759-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.017

Chen HY, Koo BK, Bhatt DL and Kassab GS. Impact of stent mis-sizing and mis-positioning on coronary fluid wall shear and intramural stress. Journal of Applied Physiology 2013;115(2):285-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00264.2013

Evans PC and Kwak BR. Biomechanical factors in cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular Research 2013;99(2):229-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvt143

Hoefer IE, den Adel B and Daemen M. Biomechanical factors as triggers of vascular growth. Cardiovascular Research 2013;99(2):276-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvt089

Loong CKP, Takeda AK, Badr MA, Rogers JS and Chase PB. Slowed dynamics of thin filament regulatory units reduces ca2+-sensitivity of cardiac biomechanical function. Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering 2013;6(2):183-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12195-013-0269-8

Meens MJ, Pfenniger A, Kwak BR and Delmar M. Regulation of cardiovascular connexins by mechanical forces and junctions. Cardiovascular Research 2013;99(2):304-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvt095

Morticelli L, Thomas D, Roberts N, Ingham E and Korossis S. Investigation of the suitability of decellularized porcine pericardium in mitral valve reconstruction. Journal of Heart Valve Disease 2013;22(3):340-53.

Niu J, Qiao AK and Jiao LQ. Hemodynamic analysis of stent expansion ratio for vertebral artery ostial stenosis intervention. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500589

Piskin S and Celebi MS. Analysis of the effects of different pulsatile inlet profiles on the hemodynamical properties of blood flow in patient specific carotid artery with stenosis. Computers in Biology and Medicine 2013;43(6):717-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2013.02.014

Seneviratne A, Hulsmans M, Holvoet P and Monaco C. Biomechanical factors and macrophages in plaque stability. Cardiovascular Research 2013;99(2):284-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvt097

Soudah E, Ng EYK, Loong TH, Bordone M, Pua U and Narayanan S. Cfd modelling of abdominal aortic aneurysm on hemodynamic loads using a realistic geometry with ct. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/472564

Van der Heiden K, Gijsen FJH, Narracott A, Hsiao S, Halliday I, Gunn J, et al. The effects of stenting on shear stress: Relevance to endothelial injury and repair. Cardiovascular Research 2013;99(2):269-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvt090

Wang LY. The studies of direct two-dimensional measurements, anatomical m-mode method, tissue velocity imaging and 2d speckle tracking imaging technology of normal myocardial biomechanical parameters and their relationship with cardiac function. Heart 2012;98:E298-E9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2012-302920ad.22

Wang ZY, Zhang M, Zhang Y, Shen HM, Dai XH, Chen L, et al. The study of carotid atherosclerosis plaque biomechanics patients with metabolic syndrome using multiple tracking techniques. Heart 2012;98:E26-E. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2012-302920a.57

Zhang C, Zeng LF, Emanueli C and Xu QB. Blood flow and stem cells in vascular disease. Cardiovascular Research 2013;99(2):251-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvt061

Zheng Y, Nguyen J, Wang C and Sun Y. Electrical measurement of red blood cell deformability on a microfluidic device. Lab on a Chip 2013;13(16):3275-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c3lc50427a

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Okuda S, Inoue Y, Eiraku M, Sasai Y and Adachi T. Apical contractility in growing epithelium supports robust maintenance of smooth curvatures against cell-division-induced mechanical disturbance. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1705-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.035

Wu PJ, Lin CCK and Ju MS. Axial-symmetric modeling and kinematic analysis of spreading of sparsely cultured fibroblasts. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500620

*COMPARATIVE*

Bullen RD, McKenzie NL and Spoelstra G. Can some australian bats take advantage of flat-plate aerodynamics? Acta Chiropterologica 2013;15(1):171-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.3161/150811013x667975

Burrows M. Jumping mechanisms in gum treehopper insects (hemiptera, eurymelinae). Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(14):2682-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.085266

Charuta A. Evaluation of densitometric and geometric parameters of the femur in 14-month-old ostriches depending on sex with the use of computed tomography. Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy 2013;57(2):287-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2013-0050

Gravish N, Monaenkova D, Goodisman MAD and Goldman DI. Climbing, falling, and jamming during ant locomotion in confined environments. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2013;110(24):9746-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1302428110

Kai K and Okada J. Characterization of locomotor-related spike activity in protocerebrum of freely walking cricket. Zoological Science 2013;30(7):591-601. http://dx.doi.org/10.2108/zsj.30.591

Legreneur P, Bels V, Monteil K and Laurin M. Movement in a gravitational field: The question of limb interarticular coordination in terrestrial vertebrates. European Physical Journal E 2013;36(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epje/i2013-13049-4

Outomuro D, Adams DC and Johansson F. Wing shape allometry and aerodynamics in calopterygid damselflies: A comparative approach. Bmc Evolutionary Biology 2013;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-13-118

Roscito JG and Rodrigues MT. A comparative analysis of the post-cranial skeleton of fossorial and non-fossorial gymnophthalmid lizards. Journal of Morphology 2013;274(8):845-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20139

Sato K, Aoki K, Watanabe YY and Miller PJO. Neutral buoyancy is optimal to minimize the cost of transport in horizontally swimming seals. Scientific Reports 2013;3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep02205

Seymour RS. Maximal aerobic and anaerobic power generation in large crocodiles versus mammals: Implications for dinosaur gigantothermy. Plos One 2013;8(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0069361

Shadwick RE, Goldbogen JA, Potvin J, Pyenson ND and Vogl AW. Novel muscle and connective tissue design enables high extensibility and controls engulfment volume in lunge-feeding rorqual whales. Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(14):2691-701. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.081752

Walsh SA, Iwaniuk AN, Knoll MA, Bourdon E, Barrett PM, Milner AC, et al. Avian cerebellar floccular fossa size is not a proxy for flying ability in birds. Plos One 2013;8(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0067176

Whiteman JP and Buskirk SW. Footload influences wildlife use of compacted trails in the snow. Wildlife Biology 2013;19(2):156-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.2981/12-112

*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*

Linsen SS, Reich RH and Teschke M. Maximum voluntary bite force in patients with alloplastic total tmj replacement - a prospective study. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2013;41(5):423-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2012.11.037

Ma LM, Qi XD, Qin JZ, Zhong SZ, Zhang B, Zhang Y, et al. Effects of the closing and opening muscle groups on jaw condyle biomechanics after prominent mandibular angle osteotomy. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2013;41(5):408-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2012.11.006

Moin DA, Hassan B, Mercelis P and Wismeijer D. Designing a novel dental root analogue implant using cone beam computed tomography and cad/cam technology. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2013;24:25-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02359.x

Pinheiro AP and Kerschen G. Vibrational dynamics of vocal folds using nonlinear normal modes. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(8):1079-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.11.002

Salem NA, Taleb ALA and Aboushelib MN. Biomechanical and histomorphometric evaluation of osseointegration of fusion-sputtered zirconia implants. Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry 2013;22(4):261-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-849X.2012.00940.x

Vairo G and Sannino G. Comparative evaluation of osseointegrated dental implants based on platform-switching concept: Influence of diameter, length, thread shape, and in-bone positioning depth on stress-based performance. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/250929

*ERGONOMICS*

Afkar A, Javanshir I, Ahmadian MT and Ahmadi H. Optimization of a passenger occupied seat with suspension system exposed to vertical vibrations using genetic algorithms. Journal of Vibroengineering 2013;15(2):979-91.

Li SJ, Zhang ZX and Wang JE. A new custom-contoured cushion system based on finite element modeling prediction. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500516

Zhu XH and Shin G. Kinematics and muscle activities of the lumbar spine during and after working in stooped postures. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013;23(4):801-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.04.009

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Fabre AC, Cornette R, Slater G, Argot C, Peigne S, Goswami A, et al. Getting a grip on the evolution of grasping in musteloid carnivorans: A three-dimensional analysis of forelimb shape. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 2013;26(7):1521-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jeb.12161

Marden JH. Reply to "comment on marden (2013) regarding the interpretation of the earliest trace fossil of a winged insect". Evolution 2013;67(7):2150-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evo.12093

Meloro C, Elton S, Louys J, Bishop LC and Ditchfield P. Cats in the forest: Predicting habitat adaptations from humerus morphometry in extant and fossil felidae (carnivora). Paleobiology 2013;39(3):323-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1666/12001

Retallack GJ. Comment on "trace fossil evidence for ediacaran bilaterian animals with complex behaviors" by chen et al. Precambrian res. 224 (2013) 690-701. Precambrian Research 2013;231:383-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.precamres.2013.04.005

*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*

Adamczyk PG and Kuo AD. Mechanical and energetic consequences of rolling foot shape in human walking. Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(14):2722-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.082347

Bejan A. Constructal law: Pleasure, golden ratio, animal locomotion and the design of pedestrian evacuation comment on "the emergence of design in pedestrian dynamics: Locomotion, self-organization, walking paths and the constructal law" by a. Miguel. Physics of Life Reviews 2013;10(2):199-201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plrev.2013.04.010

Bhatt T, Wang TY, Yang F and Pai YC. Adaptation and generalization to opposing perturbations in walking. Neuroscience 2013;246:435-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.04.013

Cho SH and Lee JH. Comparison of the amplitudes of the h-reflex of post-stroke hemiplegia patients and normal adults during walking. Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2013;25(6):729-32.

Clark DJ, Kautz SA, Bauer AR, Chen YT and Christou EA. Synchronous emg activity in the piper frequency band reveals the corticospinal demand of walking tasks. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2013;41(8):1778-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-013-0832-4

Dakin CJ, Inglis JT, Chua R and Blouin JS. Muscle-specific modulation of vestibular reflexes with increased locomotor velocity and cadence. Journal of Neurophysiology 2013;110(1):86-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00843.2012

de Kam D, Rijken H, Manintveld T, Nienhuis B, Dietz V and Duysens J. Arm movements can increase leg muscle activity during submaximal recumbent stepping in neurologically intact individuals. Journal of Applied Physiology 2013;115(1):34-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00510.2012

Dreher T, Brunner R, Vegvari D, Heitzmann D, Gantz S, Maier MW, et al. The effects of muscle-tendon surgery on dynamic electromyographic patterns and muscle tone in children with cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture 2013;38(2):215-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.11.013

Hamner SR, Seth A, Steele KM and Delp SL. A rolling constraint reproduces ground reaction forces and moments in dynamic simulations of walking, running, and crouch gait. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1772-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.030

Hatala KG, Dingwall HL, Wunderlich RE and Richmond BG. The relationship between plantar pressure and footprint shape. Journal of Human Evolution 2013;65(1):21-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2013.03.009

Hollman JH, Conner MN, Goodman KA, Kremer KH, Petkus MT and Lanzino DJ. Timed limb coordination performance is associated with walking speed in healthy older adults: A cross-sectional exploratory study. Gait & Posture 2013;38(2):316-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.12.014

Kaipust JP, McGrath D, Mukherjee M and Stergiou N. Gait variability is altered in older adults when listening to auditory stimuli with differing temporal structures. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2013;41(8):1595-603. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0654-9

Lavender SA, Mehta JP and Allread WG. Comparisons of tibial accelerations when walking on a wood composite vs. A concrete mezzanine surface. Applied Ergonomics 2013;44(5):824-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2013.02.004

Masumoto K, Nishizaki Y and Hamada A. Effect of stride frequency on metabolic costs and rating of perceived exertion during walking in water. Gait & Posture 2013;38(2):335-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.12.010

Miguel AF. The emergence of design in pedestrian dynamics: Locomotion, self-organization, walking paths and constructal law. Physics of Life Reviews 2013;10(2):168-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plrev.2013.03.007

Nessler JA, McMillan D, Schoulten M, Shallow T, Stewart B and De Leone C. Side by side treadmill walking with intentionally desynchronized gait. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2013;41(8):1680-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0657-6

Pantall A and Ewins D. Muscle activity during stance phase of walking: Comparison of males with transfemoral amputation with osseointegrated fixations to nondisabled male volunteers. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2013;50(4):499-513. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.10.0204

Rodriguez EB, Chagas PSC, Silva PLP, Kirkwood RN and Mancini MC. Impact of leg length and body mass on the stride length and gait speed of infants with normal motor development: A longitudinal study. Revista Brasileira De Fisioterapia 2013;17(2):163-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1413-35552012005000080

Rodriguez KL, Roemmich RT, Cam B, Fregly BJ and Hass CJ. Persons with parkinson's disease exhibit decreased neuromuscular complexity during gait. Clinical Neurophysiology 2013;124(7):1390-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2013.02.006

Roos PE and Dingwell JB. Influence of neuromuscular noise and walking speed on fall risk and dynamic stability in a 3d dynamic walking model. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1722-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.032

Sheehan RC and Gottschall JS. Preferred step frequency during downhill running may be determined by muscle activity. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013;23(4):826-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.03.013

Shimada H, Ishii K, Ishiwata K, Oda K, Suzukawa M, Makizako H, et al. Gait adaptability and brain activity during unaccustomed treadmill walking in healthy elderly females. Gait & Posture 2013;38(2):203-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.11.008

Stanescu G. Constructal law and the design of pedestrian dynamics comment on "the emergence of design in pedestrian dynamics: Locomotion, self-organization, walking paths and constructal law" by antonio f. Miguel. Physics of Life Reviews 2013;10(2):202-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plrev.2013.04.004

Sunaga Y, Anan M and Shinkoda K. Biomechanics of rising from a chair and walking in pregnant women. Applied Ergonomics 2013;44(5):792-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2013.01.010

Tavares RM. Pedestrian dynamics: Beyond the walking speed comment on "the emergence of design in pedestrian dynamics: Locomotion, self-organization, walking paths and constructal law" by antonio f. Miguel. Physics of Life Reviews 2013;10(2):204-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plrev.2013.04.011

Ventikos Y. A multiscale perspective on the constructal characteristics of human mobility comment on "the emergence of design in pedestrian dynamics: Locomotion, self-organization, walking paths and constructal law" by antonio f. Miguel. Physics of Life Reviews 2013;10(2):195-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plrev.2013.05.004

Venuti F. Towards a unified theory of pedestrian dynamics comment on "the emergence of design in pedestrian dynamics: Locomotion, self-organization, walking paths and constructal law" by af miguel. Physics of Life Reviews 2013;10(2):193-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plrev.2013.04.002

Vitorio R, Lirani-Silva E, Barbieri FA, Raile V, Stella F and Gobbi LTB. Influence of visual feedback sampling on obstacle crossing behavior in people with parkinson's disease. Gait & Posture 2013;38(2):330-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.12.019

Wellmon R, Barr-Gillespie AE, Newton R, Ruchinskas RA and Stephens J. The effects of aging on the attentional demands of walking toward and stepping up onto a curb. Gait & Posture 2013;38(2):198-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.11.009

Yamaguchi T, Yano M, Onodera H and Hokkirigawa K. Kinematics of center of mass and center of pressure predict friction requirement at shoe-floor interface during walking. Gait & Posture 2013;38(2):209-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.11.007

*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*

Omori S, Moritomo H, Omokawa S, Murase T, Sugamoto K and Yoshikawa H. In vivo 3-dimensional analysis of dorsal intercalated segment instability deformity secondary to scapholunate dissociation: A preliminary report. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(7):1346-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.04.004

Tang P, Swart E, Konopka G, Raskolnikov D and Katcherian C. Effect of capitate morphology on contact biomechanics after proximal row carpectomy. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(7):1340-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.03.054

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Bougault C, Cueru L, Bariller J, Malbouyres M, Paumier A, Aszodi A, et al. Alteration of cartilage mechanical properties in absence of beta 1 integrins revealed by rheometry and frap analyses. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1633-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.04.013

Crawford B, Zehnder S, Cutuk A, Farrow LD and Kaar SG. Arthroscopic evaluation of knee lateral compartment widening after lateral ligamentous injury. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2013;21(7):1534-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2126-z

Mannava S, Plate JF, Tuohy CJ, Seyler TM, Whitlock PW, Curl WW, et al. The science of rotator cuff tears: Translating animal models to clinical recommendations using simulation analysis. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2013;21(7):1610-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2145-9

Muhit AA, Pickering MR, Scarvell JM, Ward T and Smith PN. Image-assisted non-invasive and dynamic biomechanical analysis of human joints. Physics in Medicine and Biology 2013;58(13):4679-702. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/58/13/4679

Nimbarte AD, Sun Y, Jaridi M and Hsiao HW. Biomechanical loading of the shoulder complex and lumbosacral joints during dynamic cart pushing task. Applied Ergonomics 2013;44(5):841-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2013.02.008

Qi W, Hosseini A, Tsai TY, Li JS, Rubash HE and Li GA. In vivo kinematics of the knee during weight bearing high flexion. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(9):1576-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.014

Safran MR, Lopomo N, Zaffagnini S, Signorelli C, Vaughn ZD, Lindsey DP, et al. In vitro analysis of peri-articular soft tissues passive constraining effect on hip kinematics and joint stability. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2013;21(7):1655-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2091-6

*METHODS*

Eppig T, Gillner M, Zoric K, Jager J, Loffler A and Langenbucher A. Biomechanical eye model and measurement setup for investigating accommodating intraocular lenses. Zeitschrift Fur Medizinische Physik 2013;23(2):144-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.zemedi.2013.02.003

Leouffre M, Quaine F and Serviere C. Testing of instantaneity hypothesis for blind source separation of extensor indicis and extensor digiti minimi surface electromyograms. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013;23(4):908-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.03.009

Luz A, Fontes BM, Lopes B, Ramos I, Schor P and Ambrosio R. Ora waveform-derived biomechanical parameters to distinguish normal from keratoconic eyes. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2013;76(2):111-7.

Messina M, Njuguna J, Dariol V, Pace C and Angeletti G. Design and simulation of a novel biomechanic piezoresistive sensor with silicon nanowires. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics 2013;18(3):1201-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2012.2200258

Novotny SC, Perusek GP, Rice AJ, Comstock BA, Bansal A and Cavanagh PR. A harness for enhanced comfort and loading during treadmill exercise in space. Acta Astronautica 2013;89:205-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2013.03.010

Roy R, Chen WJ, Cong L, Goodell LA, Foran DJ and Desai JP. A semi-automated positioning system for contact-mode atomic force microscopy (afm). Ieee Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering 2013;10(2):462-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tase.2012.2226154

Shih CC, Huang CC, Zhou QF and Shung KK. High-resolution acoustic-radiation-force-impulse imaging for assessing corneal sclerosis. Ieee Transactions on Medical Imaging 2013;32(7):1316-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmi.2013.2256794

Wang S, Larin KV, Li JS, Vantipalli S, Manapuram RK, Aglyamov S, et al. A focused air-pulse system for optical-coherence-tomography-based measurements of tissue elasticity. Laser Physics Letters 2013;10(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1612-2011/10/7/075605

*MODELING*

Ardila OJ, Divo EA, Moslehy FA, Rab GT, Kassab AJ and Price CT. Mechanics of hip dysplasia reductions in infants using the pavlik harness: A physics-based computational model. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(9):1501-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.031

Burkhart TA, Andrews DM and Dunning CE. Finite element modeling mesh quality, energy balance and validation methods: A review with recommendations associated with the modeling of bone tissue. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(9):1477-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.022

Marzbanrad J and Afkar A. A biomechanical model as a seated human body for calculation of vertical vibration transmissibility using a genetic algorithm. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s021951941350053x

Wagner DW, Stepanyan V, Shippen JM, DeMers MS, Gibbons RS, Andrews BJ, et al. Consistency among musculoskeletal models: Caveat utilitor. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2013;41(8):1787-99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-013-0843-1

Zoltan B and Imre B. Biomechanical modelling of the accommodation problem of human eye. Periodica Polytechnica-Civil Engineering 2013;57(1):3-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3311/PPci.2136

Zou QL and Yang J. Motion synthesis for a digital pregnant woman multibody system. International Journal of Robotics & Automation 2013;28(2):192-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.2316/Journal.206.2013.2.206-3928

*MUSCLE*

Gerling ME and Brown SHM. Architectural analysis and predicted functional capability of the human latissimus dorsi muscle. Journal of Anatomy 2013;223(2):112-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12074

Roberts BM, Frye GS, Ahn B, Ferreira LF and Judge AR. Cancer cachexia decreases specific force and accelerates fatigue in limb muscle. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 2013;435(3):488-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2013.05.018

Trindade VLA, Martins P, Parente MPL, Jorge RMN, Santos A, Santos L, et al. The influence of regional profiles and senescence on the biomechanical properties of the temporalis muscle. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(9):1592-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.015

*NEURAL*

Hioki T, Miyazaki Y and Nishii J. Hierarchical control by a higher center and the rhythm generator contributes to realize adaptive locomotion. Adaptive Behavior 2013;21(2):86-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1059712312471402

Schomburg ED, Kalezic I, Dibaj P and Steffens H. Reflex transmission to lumbar alpha-motoneurones in the mouse similar and different to those in the cat. Neuroscience Research 2013;76(3):133-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neures.2013.03.011

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*

Bell KM, Hartman RA, Gilbertson LG and Kang JD. In vitro spine testing using a robot-based testing system: Comparison of displacement control and "hybrid control". Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1663-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.04.007

Dall'Ara E, Karl C, Mazza G, Franzoso G, Vena P, Pretterklieber M, et al. Tissue properties of the human vertebral body sub-structures evaluated by means of microindentation. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2013;25:23-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2013.04.020

Howarth SJ, Kingston DC, Brown SHM and Graham RB. Viscoelastic creep induced by repetitive spine flexion and its relationship to dynamic spine stability. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013;23(4):794-800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.04.002

Osmotherly PG, Rivett D and Rowe LJ. Toward understanding normal craniocervical rotation occurring during the rotation stress test for the alar ligaments. Physical Therapy 2013;93(7):986-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20120266

Salem W, Lenders C, Mathieu J, Hermanus N and Klein P. In vivo three-dimensional kinematics of the cervical spine during maximal axial rotation. Manual Therapy 2013;18(4):339-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2012.12.002

Shih SL, Liu CL, Huang LY, Huang CH and Chen CS. Effects of cord pretension and stiffness of the dynesys system spacer on the biomechanics of spinal decompression- a finite element study. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-191

Wachowski MM, Wagner M, Weiland J, Dorner J, Raab BW, Dathe H, et al. Does total disc arthroplasty in c3/c4-segments change the kinematic features of axial rotation? Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1739-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.027

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

Jang KM, Bae JH, Kim JG and Wang JH. Novel arthroscopic fixation method for anterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fracture with accompanying detachment of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus: Three-point suture fixation. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2013;44(8):1028-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2012.12.008

Karalezli N, Kutahya H, Gulec A, Toker S, Karabork H and Ogun TC. Transverse carpal ligament and forearm fascia release for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome change the entrance angle of flexor tendons to the a1 pulley: The relationship between carpal tunnel surgery and trigger finger occurence. Scientific World Journal 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/630617

Lee CH, Huang KC, Hsiao CK, Cheng S, Liu YC and Chang CH. Biomechanical comparison of the role of inlay graft in proximal humerus fracture fixed with conventional plate and locking plate. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500553

Lee JH, Hong KS, Baek HR, Seo JH, Lee KM, Ryu HS, et al. In vivo evaluation of cao-sio2-p2o5-b2o3 glass-ceramics coating on steinman pins. Artificial Organs 2013;37(7):656-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aor.12040

Lin TC, Wang HK, Chen JW, Chiu CM, Chou HL and Chang CH. Minimally invasive knee arthroplasty with the subvastus approach allows rapid rehabilitation: A prospective, biomechanical and observational study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2013;25(5):557-62.

Ma CH, Wu CH, Tu YK and Lin TS. Metaphyseal locking plate as a definitive external fixator for treating open tibial fractures-clinical outcome and a finite element study. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2013;44(8):1097-101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2013.04.023

Miyake J, Oka K, Kataoka T, Moritomo H, Sugamoto K and Murase T. 3-dimensional deformity analysis of malunited forearm diaphyseal fractures. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(7):1356-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.03.052

Nwoko OE, Patel PP, Richard MJ and Leversedge FJ. Annular ligament reconstruction using the distal tendon of the superficial head of the brachialis muscle: An anatomical feasibility study. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(7):1315-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.04.008

Sarig O, Hass A and Oron A. Current practice in acute flexor tendon repair in israel. Israel Medical Association Journal 2013;15(6):277-8.

Wieser K, Rahm S, Farshad M, Ek ET, Gerber C and Meyer DC. Stitch positioning influences the suture hold in supraspinatus tendon repair. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2013;21(7):1587-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2103-6

Zou J, Zhang W and Zhang CQ. Comparison of minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis with open reduction and internal fixation for treatment of extra-articular distal tibia fractures. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2013;44(8):1102-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2013.02.006

*POSTURE / BALANCE*

Avelar NCP, Ribeiro VGC, Mezencio B, Fonseca SF, Tossige-Gomes R, da Costa SJ, et al. Influence of the knee flexion on muscle activation and transmissibility during whole body vibration. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013;23(4):844-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.03.014

Dionisio VC, Curtarelli MD and de Souza L. Sitting movement in elderly subjects with and without parkinson's disease: A biomechanical study. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013;23(4):948-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.03.005

Duclos NC, Maynard L, Abbas D and Mesure S. Effects of aging in postural strategies during a seated auto-stabilization task. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013;23(4):807-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.04.006

Lemay JF, Gagnon D, Duclos C, Grangeon M, Gauthier C and Nadeau S. Influence of visual inputs on quasi-static standing postural steadiness in individuals with spinal cord injury. Gait & Posture 2013;38(2):357-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.11.029

Schlabs T, Rosales-Velderrain A, Ruckstuhl H, Stahn AC and Hargens AR. Comparison of cardiovascular and biomechanical parameters of supine lower body negative pressure and upright lower body positive pressure to simulate activity in 1/6 g and 3/8 g. Journal of Applied Physiology 2013;115(2):275-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00990.2012

*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*

Hoover CD, Fulk GD and Fite KB. Stair ascent with a powered transfemoral prosthesis under direct myoelectric control. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics 2013;18(3):1191-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2012.2200498

*ROBOTICS*

Kuo CH, Chen TS, Chou HC and Chen GZ. Pn-wsna-based eye-hand-leg coordination with a fira hurocup basketball game. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics 2013;18(3):854-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2012.2194163

Rai JK, Tewari RP and Chandra D. An optimal control of biped robot for human-like walking. International Journal of Robotics & Automation 2013;28(2):129-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2316/Journal.206.2013.2.206-3742

Sprowitz A, Tuleu A, Vespignani M, Ajallooeian M, Badri E and Ijspeert AJ. Towards dynamic trot gait locomotion: Design, control, and experiments with cheetah-cub, a compliant quadruped robot. International Journal of Robotics Research 2013;32(8):932-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0278364913489205

Wen L, Wang TM, Wu GH and Liang JH. Quantitative thrust efficiency of a self-propulsive robotic fish: Experimental method and hydrodynamic investigation. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics 2013;18(3):1027-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2012.2194719

*REACHING / GRASP*

Sanei K and Keir PJ. Independence and control of the fingers depend on direction and contraction mode. Human Movement Science 2013;32(3):457-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2013.01.004

*REHABILITATION*

Isaacson BM, Swanson TM and Pasquina PF. The use of a computer-assisted research environment (caren) for enhancing wounded warrior rehabilitation regimens. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 2013;36(4):296-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/2045772313y.0000000119

Jordan MM, Berkowitz D, Hannold E, Velozo CA and Behrman AL. Thinking through every step: How people with spinal cord injuries relearn to walk. Qualitative Health Research 2013;23(8):1027-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732313494119

Kurz MJ, Stuberg W, DeJong S and Arpin DJ. Overground body-weight-supported gait training for children and youth with neuromuscular impairments. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics 2013;33(3):353-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2013.771719

Rose DK, Behrman AL, Nadeau SE, Martin AD, Schofield RS, Tilson JK, et al. Does exercise tolerance testing at 60 days poststroke predict rehabilitation performance? Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(7):1223-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.01.031

Sun LW, Blottner D, Luan HQ, Salanova M, Wang C, Niu HJ, et al. Bone and muscle structure and quality preserved by active versus passive muscle exercise on a new stepper device in 21 days tail-suspended rats. Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions 2013;13(2):166-77.

*SPORT / EXERCISE*

Bruton MR, O'Dwyer N and Adams R. Sex differences in the kinematics and neuromuscular control of landing: Biological, environmental and sociocultural factors. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2013;23(4):747-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.04.012

Cotter JA, Chaudhari AM, Jamison ST and Devor ST. Knee joint kinetics in relation to commonly prescribed squat loads and depths. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2013;27(7):1765-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182773319

Gutierrez-Davila M, Rojas FJ, Antonio R and Navarro E. Response timing in the lunge and target change in elite versus medium-level fencers. European Journal of Sport Science 2013;13(4):364-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2011.635704

Jiang CY, Olson MW and Li L. Determination of biomechanical differences between elite and novice san shou female athletes. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness 2013;11(1):25-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jesf.2013.03.002

Kudo S, Vennell R and Wilson B. The effect of unsteady flow due to acceleration on hydrodynamic forces acting on the hand in swimming. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1697-704. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.04.002

Montaner SAM, Llana BS, Gamez PJ and Montaner SC. Epidemiology of pelota valenciana. Revista Internacional De Medicina Y Ciencias De La Actividad Fisica Y Del Deporte 2013;13(50):235-55.

Padulo J, Annino G, Tihanyi J, Calcagno G, Vando S, Smith L, et al. Uphill racewalking at iso-efficiency speed. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2013;27(7):1964-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182752d5e

Shimokochi Y, Ide D, Kokubu M and Nakaoji T. Relationships among performance of lateral cutting maneuver from lateral sliding and hip extension and abduction motions, ground reaction force, and body center of mass height. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2013;27(7):1851-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182764945

Warlop TB, Bollens B, Crevecoeur F, Detrembleur C and Lejeune TM. Dynamics of revolution time variability in cycling pattern: Voluntary intent can alter the long-range autocorrelations. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2013;41(8):1604-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-013-0834-2

*TENDON / LIGAMENT*

Aygun H, Cakar A and Atilla HA. Tendon healing and repair: A review of current approaches. Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi 2013;19:A243-A8. http://dx.doi.org/10.9775/kvfd.2012.8408

Keller BV, Davis ML, Thompson WR, Dahners LE and Weinhold PS. Varying whole body vibration amplitude differentially affects tendon and ligament structural and material properties. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(9):1496-500. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.033

LaCroix AS, Duenwald-Kuehl SE, Lakes RS and Vanderby R. Relationship between tendon stiffness and failure: A metaanalysis. Journal of Applied Physiology 2013;115(1):43-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.01449.2012

Woodburn J, Hyslop E, Barn R, McInnes IB and Turner DE. Achilles tendon biomechanics in psoriatic arthritis patients with ultrasound proven enthesitis. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 2013;42(4):299-302. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/03009742.2012.747626

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Avetisov SE, Bubnova IA, Novikov IA, Antonov AA and Siplivyi VI. Experimental study on the mechanical strain of corneal collagen. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1648-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.04.008

Boote C, Dooley EP, Gardner SJ, Kamma-Lorger CS, Hayes S, Nielsen K, et al. Quantification of collagen ultrastructure after penetrating keratoplasty - implications for corneal biomechanics. Plos One 2013;8(7). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0068166

Freeman AL, Buttermann GR, Beaubien BP and Rochefort WE. Compressive properties of fibrous repair tissue compared to nucleus and annulus. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1714-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.034

Hatami-Marbini H and Etebu E. An experimental and theoretical analysis of unconfined compression of corneal stroma. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1752-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.013

Kim E, Cho G, Won NG and Cho J. Age-related changes in skin bio-mechanical properties: The neck skin compared with the cheek and forearm skin in korean females. Skin Research and Technology 2013;19(3):236-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/srt.12020

Kim YM and Joo YB. Pullout failure strength of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus with root ligament tear. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2013;21(7):1546-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2131-2

Kwon BJ, Kim J, Kim YH, Lee MH, Baek HS, Lee DH, et al. Biological advantages of porous hydroxyapatite scaffold made by solid freeform fabrication for bone tissue regeneration. Artificial Organs 2013;37(7):663-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aor.12047

Meimandi-Parizi A, Oryan A, Moshiri A and Silver IA. Novel application of a tissue-engineered collagen-based three-dimensional bio-implant in a large tendon defect model: A broad-based study with high value in translational medicine. Tissue & Cell 2013;45(4):282-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tice.2013.03.005

Rohrnbauer B, Ozog Y, Egger J, Werbrouck E, Deprest J and Mazza E. Combined biaxial and uniaxial mechanical characterization of prosthetic meshes in a rabbit model. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(10):1626-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.04.015

*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*

Li ZG, Zhang JH and Hu JW. Surface material effects on fall-induced paediatric head injuries: A combined approach oftesting, modelling and optimisation. International Journal of Crashworthiness 2013;18(4):371-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13588265.2013.801291

Yoganandan N, Humm JR, Pintar FA and Maiman DJ. Determination of peak deflections from human surrogates using chestbands in side impact tests. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(8):1181-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.12.012

*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*

Gelasakis AI, Oikonomou G, Bicalho RC, Valergakis GE, Fthenakis GC and Arsenos G. Clinical characteristics of lameness and potential risk factors in intensive and semi-intensive dairy sheep flocks in greece. Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society 2013;64(2):123-30.

Payan-Carreira R, Colaco B, Rocha C, Albuquerque C, Luis M, Abreu H, et al. Priapism associated with lumbar stenosis in a dog. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2013;48(4):E58-E64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/rda.12167

Paz I, Garcia RG, Bernardi R, Seno LD, Naas ID and Caldara FR. Locomotor problems in broilers reared on new and re-used litter. Italian Journal of Animal Science 2012;12(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.4081/ijas.2013.e45

Ramsey GD, Hunter PJ and Nash MP. The influence of loading conditions on equine hoof capsule deflections and stored energy assessed by finite element analysis. Biosystems Engineering 2013;115(3):283-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2013.04.002

Van Hertem T, Maltz E, Antler A, Romanini CEB, Viazzi S, Bahr C, et al. Lameness detection based on multivariate continuous sensing of milk yield, rumination, and neck activity. Journal of Dairy Science 2013;96(7):4286-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-6188

*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*

Johnson L, Supuk E, Buckley JG and Elliott DB. Effects of induced astigmatism on foot placement strategies when stepping onto a raised surface. Plos One 2013;8(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0063351

*WHEELCHAIR*

Munaretto JM, McNitt-Gray JL, Flashner H and Requejo PS. Reconfiguration of the upper extremity relative to the pushrim affects load distribution during wheelchair propulsion. Medical Engineering & Physics 2013;35(8):1141-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.12.002

*UNIQUE TOPIC*

Asadi MR, Torkaman G, Hedayati M and Mofid M. Role of sensory and motor intensity of electrical stimulation on fibroblastic growth factor-2 expression, inflammation, vascularization, and mechanical strength of full-thickness wounds. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2013;50(4):489-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2012.04.0074

Pomeroy E. Biomechanical insights into activity and long distance trade in the south-central andes (ad 500-1450). Journal of Archaeological Science 2013;40(8):3129-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2013.04.019

*PICKS OF THE WEEK*

Dan R, Fan XR, Xu LB and Zhang M. Numerical simulation of the relationship between pressure and material properties of the top part of socks. Journal of the Textile Institute 2013;104(8):844-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2012.758516

Hagglund M, Dougherty KJ, Borgius L, Itohara S, Iwasato T and Kiehn O. Optogenetic dissection reveals multiple rhythmogenic modules underlying locomotion. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2013;110(28):11589-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1304365110

Martinez M, Tuznik M, Delivet-Mongrain H and Rossignol S. Emergence of deletions during treadmill locomotion as a function of supraspinal and sensory inputs. Journal of Neuroscience 2013;33(28):11599-605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1126-13.2013

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