LITERATURE UPDATE
December 26, 2013 – January 1, 2014
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Happy New Year Biomch-L!
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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*BONE*
Aslam MN, Bergin I, Jepsen K, Kreider JM, Graf KH, Naik M, et al. Preservation of bone structure and function by lithothamnion sp. Derived minerals. Biological Trace Element Research 2013;156(1-3):210-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12011-013-9820-7
Baum T, Karampinos DC, Liebl H, Rummeny EJ, Waldt S and Bauer JS. High-resolution bone imaging for osteoporosis diagnostics and therapy monitoring using clinical mdct and mri. Current Medicinal Chemistry 2013;20(38):4844-52.
Frajacomo FTT, Falcai MJ, Fernandes CR, Shimano AC and Garcia SB. Biomechanical adaptations of mice cortical bone submitted to three different exercise modalities. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira 2013;21(6):328-32.
Loiselle AE, Lloyd SAJ, Paul EM, Lewis GS and Donahue HJ. Inhibition of gsk-3 beta rescues the impairments in bone formation and mechanical properties associated with fracture healing in osteoblast selective connexin 43 deficient mice. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0081399
Neuert MAC, Austman RL and Dunning CE. The comparison of density-elastic modulus equations for the distal ulna at multiple forearm positions: A finite element study. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 2013;15(3):37-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/abb130305
Vale AC, Aleixo IP, Lucio M, Saraiva A, Caetano-Lopes J, Rodrigues A, et al. At the moment of occurrence of a fragility hip fracture, men have higher mechanical properties values in comparison with women. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-295
Wallace IJ, Kwaczala AT, Judex S, Demes B and Carlson KJ. Physical activity engendering loads from diverse directions augments the growing skeleton. Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions 2013;13(3):283-8.
Yu WS, Chan KY, Yu FWP, Yeung HY, Ng BKW, Lee KM, et al. Abnormal bone quality versus low bone mineral density in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A case-control study with in vivo high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Spine Journal 2013;13(11):1493-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.05.018
*BOTANY*
Hamann E and Puijalon S. Biomechanical responses of aquatic plants to aerial conditions. Annals of Botany 2013;112(9):1869-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aob/mct221
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Adhikari N, Billaud M, Carlson M, Lake SP, Montaniel KRC, Staggs R, et al. Vascular biomechanical properties in mice with smooth muscle specific deletion of ndst1. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry 2014;385(1-2):225-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11010-013-1831-3
Caputo M, Chiastra C, Cianciolo C, Cutri E, Dubini G, Gunn J, et al. Simulation of oxygen transfer in stented arteries and correlation with in-stent restenosis. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 2013;29(12):1373-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.2588
Kim YG, Oh IY, Kwon YW, Han JK, Yang HM, Park KW, et al. Mechanism of edge restenosis after drug-eluting stent implantation - angulation at the edge and mechanical properties of the stent. Circulation Journal 2013;77(12):2928-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1253/circj.CJ-12-1259
Li DY, Xu DH, Li P, Wei J, Yang K and Zhao CH. Viscoelastic evaluation of fetal umbilical vein for reconstruction of middle cerebral artery. Neural Regeneration Research 2013;8(32):3055-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2013.32.009
Moore B and Dasi LP. Multi-fractal nature of human left ventricular trabeculae: Possible biomechanical role? Chaos Solitons & Fractals 2013;57:19-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2013.08.005
Pichamuthu JE, Phillippi JA, Cleary DA, Chew DW, Hempel J, Vorp DA, et al. Differential tensile strength and collagen composition in ascending aortic aneurysms by aortic valve phenotype. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2013;96(6):2147-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.07.001
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Nagayama K, Yahiro Y and Matsumoto T. Apical and basal stress fibers have different roles in mechanical regulation of the nucleus in smooth muscle cells cultured on a substrate. Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering 2013;6(4):473-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12195-013-0294-7
*COMPARATIVE*
Chakraborti S, Das D, De SK and Nag TC. Structural organization of the toe pads in the amphibian philautus annandalii (boulenger, 1906). Acta Zoologica 2014;95(1):63-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/azo.12008
Dlugosz EM, Chappell MA, Meek TH, Szafranska PA, Zub K, Konarzewski M, et al. Phylogenetic analysis of mammalian maximal oxygen consumption during exercise. Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(24):4712-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.088914
Drazen JC, Dugan B and Friedman JR. Red muscle proportions and enzyme activities in deep-sea demersal fishes. Journal of Fish Biology 2013;83(6):1592-612. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.12268
Fish FE. Advantages of natural propulsive systems. Marine Technology Society Journal 2013;47(5):37-44.
Kilbourne BM and Hoffman LC. Scale effects between body size and limb design in quadrupedal mammals. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0078392
Marvin GA. Critical tail autotomy for reduction of maximal swimming performance in a plethodontid salamander (desmognathus quadramaculatus). Journal of Herpetology 2013;47(1):174-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1670/12-011r
Mongeau JM, Demir A, Lee J, Cowan NJ and Full RJ. Locomotion- and mechanics-mediated tactile sensing: Antenna reconfiguration simplifies control during high-speed navigation in cockroaches. Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(24):4530-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.083477
Sandmann GH, Adamczyk C, Garcia EG, Doebele S, Buettner A, Milz S, et al. Biomechanical comparison of menisci from different species and artificial constructs. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-324
Teulier L, Omlin T and Weber JM. Lactate kinetics of rainbow trout during graded exercise: Do catheters affect the cost of transport? Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(24):4549-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.091058
Venkataraman VV, Kraft TS, Desilva JM and Dominy NJ. Phenotypic plasticity of climbing-related traits in the ankle joint of great apes and rainforest hunter-gatherers. Human Biology 2013;85(1-3):309-28.
Zhang QB, Li C, Pan YT, Shan GH, Cao P, He J, et al. Microstructure and mechanical properties of horns derived from three domestic bovines. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications 2013;33(8):5036-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2013.08.034
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Lu SH, Li T, Zhang YQ, Lu CL, Sun YY, Zhang JR, et al. Biomechanical optimization of the diameter of distraction screw in distraction implant by three-dimensional finite element analysis. Computers in Biology and Medicine 2013;43(11):1949-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2013.08.019
*ERGONOMICS*
Schulze C, Lindner T, Woitge S, Glass A, Finze S, Mittelmeier W, et al. Biomechanical study of the influence of the weight of equipment on selected trunk muscles. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 2013;15(3):45-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/abb130306
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Ivantsov AY. New data on late vendian problematic fossils from the genus harlaniella. Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation 2013;21(6):592-600. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s0869593813060051
Migliano AB, Romero IG, Metspalu M, Leavesley M, Pagani L, Antao T, et al. Evolution of the pygmy phenotype: Evidence of positive selection from genome-wide scans in african, asian, and melanesian pygmies. Human Biology 2013;85(1-3):251-84.
Ross D, Marcot JD, Betteridge KJ, Nascone-Yoder N, Bailey CS and Sears KE. Constraints on mammalian forelimb development: Insights from developmental disparity. Evolution 2013;67(12):3645-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evo.12204
Young MT, De Andrade MB, Etches S and Beatty BL. A new metriorhynchid crocodylomorph from the lower kimmeridge clay formation (late jurassic) of england, with implications for the evolution of dermatocranium ornamentation in geosaurini. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 2013;169(4):820-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/zoj.12082
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Blazkiewicz M. Muscle force distribution during forward and backward locomotion. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 2013;15(3):3-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/abb130301
Deshpande N, Tourtillott BM, Peters BT and Bloomberg JJ. Dynamic visual acuity (dva) during locomotion for targets at near and far distances: Effects of aging, walking speed and head-trunk coupling. Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation 2013;23(4-5):195-201. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ves-130500
Gerus P, Sartori M, Besier TF, Fregly BJ, Delp SL, Banks SA, et al. Subject-specific knee joint geometry improves predictions of medial tibiofemoral contact forces. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(16):2778-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.09.005
Kruger S, Sokolov AN, Enck P, Krageloh-Mann I and Pavlova MA. Emotion through locomotion: Gender impact. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0081716
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Deschamps K, Matricali GA, Roosen P, Desloovere K, Bruyninckx H, Spaepen P, et al. Classification of forefoot plantar pressure distribution in persons with diabetes: A novel perspective for the mechanical management of diabetic foot? Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079924
Duncan SFM, Saraceyic CE and Kakinoki R. Biomechanics of the hand. Hand Clinics 2013;29(4):483-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2013.08.003
Galica AM, Hagedorn TJ, Dufour AB, Riskowski JL, Hillstrom HJ, Casey VA, et al. Hallux valgus and plantar pressure loading: The framingham foot study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013;6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-6-42
Gutekunst DJ, Liu L, Ju T, Prior FW and Sinacore DR. Reliability of clinically relevant 3d foot bone angles from quantitative computed tomography. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2013;6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-6-38
Silva RS, Veronese LM, Ferreira ALG and Serrao FV. The influence of forefoot varus on eccentric hip torque in adolescents. Manual Therapy 2013;18(6):487-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2013.05.001
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Lowe R. Adhesive capsulitis of the hip: A case report: An entity in question. Manual Therapy 2013;18(6):594-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2012.08.006
Wang Q, Yang YY, Niu HJ, Zhang WJ, Feng QJ and Chen WF. An ultrasound study of altered hydration behaviour of proteoglycan-degraded articular cartilage. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-289
*METHODS*
Bouvier A, Deleaval F, Doyley MM, Yazdani SK, Finet G, Le Floc'h S, et al. A direct vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque elasticity reconstruction method based on an original material-finite element formulation: Theoretical framework. Physics in Medicine and Biology 2013;58(23):8457-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/58/23/8457
Schmid M, Riganti-Fulginei F, Bernabucci I, Laudani A, Bibbo D, Muscillo R, et al. Svm versus map on accelerometer data to distinguish among locomotor activities executed at different speeds. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/343084
Wang ZL. Triboelectric nanogenerators as new energy technology for self-powered systems and as active mechanical and chemical sensors. Acs Nano 2013;7(11):9533-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nn404614z
*MODELING*
Cao Q and Poulakakis I. Quadrupedal bounding with a segmented flexible torso: Passive stability and feedback control. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2013;8(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/8/4/046007
Pettersson R, Nordmark A and Eriksson A. Optimisation of multiple phase human movements. Multibody System Dynamics 2013;30(4):461-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11044-013-9349-8
*MUSCLE*
Liu FJ, Fry CS, Mula J, Jackson JR, Lee JD, Peterson CA, et al. Automated fiber-type-specific cross-sectional area assessment and myonuclei counting in skeletal muscle. Journal of Applied Physiology 2013;115(11):1714-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00848.2013
*NEURAL*
Alant JDD, Senjaya F, Ivanovic A, Forden J, Shakhbazau A and Midha R. The impact of motor axon misdirection and attrition on behavioral deficit following experimental nerve injuries. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0082546
Piao CD, Li P, Liu GY and Yang K. Viscoelasticity of repaired sciatic nerve by poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) tubes. Neural Regeneration Research 2013;8(33):3131-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2013.33.007
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Bisschop A, Kingma I, Bleys R, van der Veen AJ, Paul CPL, van Dieen JH, et al. Which factors prognosticate rotational instability following lumbar laminectomy? European Spine Journal 2013;22(12):2897-903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-3002-3
Cai XH, Liu ZC, Yu Y, Zhang MC and Huang WB. Evaluation of biomechanical properties of anterior atlantoaxial transarticular locking plate system using three-dimensional finite element analysis. European Spine Journal 2013;22(12):2686-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2887-1
Carrier CS, Bono CM and Lebl DR. Evidence-based analysis of adjacent segment degeneration and disease after acdf: A systematic review. Spine Journal 2013;13(10):1370-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.05.050
Charles YP, Lima L, Persohn S, Rouch P, Steib JP and Skalli W. Influence of an auxiliary facet system on intervertebral discs and adjacent facet joints. Spine Journal 2013;13(10):1293-300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.06.019
Chen SH, Chiang MC, Lin JF, Lin SC and Hung CH. Biomechanical comparison of three stand-alone lumbar cages - a three-dimensional finite element analysis. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2013;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-281
Chin KR, Cumming VBR, Henson M, Murrell B and Chan FW. Effects of misalignment on static torsional strength of anterior cervical plate systems. Spine Journal 2013;13(11):1544-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.05.027
Colle KO, Butler JB, Reyes PM, Newcomb A, Theodore N and Crawford NR. Biomechanical evaluation of a metal-on-metal cervical intervertebral disc prosthesis. Spine Journal 2013;13(11):1640-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.06.026
Cristofolini L, Brandolini N, Danesi V, Juszczyk MM, Erani P and Viceconti M. Strain distribution in the lumbar vertebrae under different loading configurations. Spine Journal 2013;13(10):1281-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.06.014
Fielding LC, Alamin TF, Voronov LI, Carandang G, Havey RM and Patwardhan AG. Parametric and cadaveric models of lumbar flexion instability and flexion restricting dynamic stabilization system. European Spine Journal 2013;22(12):2710-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2934-y
Kim HJ, Chun HJ, Lee HM, Kang KT, Lee CK, Chang BS, et al. The biomechanical influence of the facet joint orientation and the facet tropism in the lumbar spine. Spine Journal 2013;13(10):1301-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.06.025
Kose KC, Inanmaz ME, Atmaca H, Basar H, Isik C and Bal E. The use of intralaminar screws in patients with spinal deformity. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2013;26(8):E299-E305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e31828804a7
Kroeze RJ, van der Veen AJ, van Royen BJ, Bank RA, Helder MN and Smit TH. Relation between radiological assessment and biomechanical stability of lumbar interbody fusion in a large animal model. European Spine Journal 2013;22(12):2731-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-3003-2
Leonardi MA, Zanetti M and Min K. Extent of decompression and incidence of postoperative epidural hematoma among different techniques of spinal decompression in degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2013;26(8):407-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e31824a03eb
Lian XF, Hou TS, Xu JG, Zeng BF, Zhao J, Liu XK, et al. Posterior lumbar interbody fusion for aged patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis: Is intentional surgical reduction essential? Spine Journal 2013;13(10):1183-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.07.481
Nayak AN, Gutierrez S, Billys JB, Santoni BG and Castellvi AE. Biomechanics of lateral plate and pedicle screw constructs in lumbar spines instrumented at two levels with laterally placed interbody cages. Spine Journal 2013;13(10):1331-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.03.048
Paik H, Kang DG, Lehman RA, Gaume RE, Ambati DV and Dmitriev AE. The biomechanical consequences of rod reduction on pedicle screws: Should it be avoided? Spine Journal 2013;13(11):1617-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.05.013
Popovich JM, Welcher JB, Hedman TP, Tawackoli W, Anand N, Chen TC, et al. Lumbar facet joint and intervertebral disc loading during simulated pelvic obliquity. Spine Journal 2013;13(11):1581-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.04.011
Schulte TL, Keiler A, Riechelmann F, Lange T and Schmoelz W. Biomechanical comparison of vertebral augmentation with silicone and pmma cement and two filling grades. European Spine Journal 2013;22(12):2695-701. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2908-0
Umebayashi D, Hara M, Nakajima Y, Nishimura Y and Wakabayashi T. Transvertebral anterior cervical foraminotomy: Midterm outcomes of clinical and radiological assessments including the finite element method. European Spine Journal 2013;22(12):2884-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2974-3
Whang PG, Sasso RC, Patel VV, Ali RM and Fischgrund JS. Comparison of axial and anterior interbody fusions of the l5-s1 segment a retrospective cohort analysis. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2013;26(8):437-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e318292aad7
Xie TH, Qian J, Lu YC, Chen B, Jiang YK and Luo C. Biomechanical comparison of laminectomy, hemilaminectomy and a new minimally invasive approach in the surgical treatment of multilevel cervical intradural tumour: A finite element analysis. European Spine Journal 2013;22(12):2719-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2992-1
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Adams JE, Miller T and Rizzo M. The biomechanics of fixation techniques for hand fractures. Hand Clinics 2013;29(4):493-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2013.08.004
Camargo PR, Phadke V, Braman JP and Ludewig PM. Three-dimensional shoulder kinematics after total claviculectomy: A biomechanical investigation of a single case. Manual Therapy 2013;18(6):620-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2013.02.008
Chung SW, Song BW, Kim YH, Park KU and Oh JH. Effect of platelet-rich plasma and porcine dermal collagen graft augmentation for rotator cuff healing in a rabbit model. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;41(12):2909-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513503810
Dines JS, Dodson CC, McGarry MH, Oh JH, Altchek DW and Lee TQ. Contribution of osseous and muscular stabilizing effects with the latarjet procedure for anterior instability without glenoid bone loss. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2013;22(12):1689-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2013.02.014
Feucht MJ, Grande E, Brunhuber J, Burgkart R, Imhoff AB and Braun S. Biomechanical evaluation of different suture techniques for arthroscopic transtibial pull-out repair of posterior medial meniscus root tears. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;41(12):2784-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513502464
Freitas A, da Costa HI, Silva CJ and Rangel CHD. Static load test of the modified sliding hip screw: The dhs-af (r). Acta Ortopedica Brasileira 2013;21(5):251-4.
Huang YF, Zhang CL and Luo Y. A comparative biomechanical study of proximal femoral nail (intertan) and proximal femoral nail antirotation for intertrochanteric fractures. International Orthopaedics 2013;37(12):2465-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-013-2120-1
Kajzer A, Kajzer W, Gzik-Zroska B, Wolanski W, Janicka I and Dzielicki J. Experimental biomechanical assessment of plate stabilizers for treatment of pectus excavatum. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 2013;15(3):113-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/abb130314
Lubiatowski P, Kaczmarek P, Dzianach M, Ogrodowicz P, Breborowicz M, Dlugosz J, et al. Clinical and biomechanical performance of patients with failed rotator cuff repair. International Orthopaedics 2013;37(12):2395-401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-013-2024-0
Martetschlager F, Horan MP, Warth RJ and Millett PJ. Complications after anatomic fixation and reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;41(12):2896-903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513502459
Parker L, Garlick N, McCarthy I, Grechenig S, Grechenig W and Smitham P. Screw fixation of medial malleolar fractures a cadaveric biomechanical study challenging the current ao philosophy. Bone & Joint Journal 2013;95B(12):1662-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.95b12.30498
Sangiorgio SN, Ebramzadeh E, Borkowski SL, Oakes DA, Reid JJ and Bengs BC. Effect of proximal femoral bone support on the fixation of a press-fit noncemented total hip replacement femoral component. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials 2013;11(1):26-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.5301/jabfm.2012.9682
Santiago JF, Pellizzer EP, Verri FR and de Carvalho PSP. Stress analysis in bone tissue around single implants with different diameters and veneering materials: A 3-d finite element study. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications 2013;33(8):4700-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2013.07.027
Slone HS, Stacey SC and Mooney JF. Mechanical failure of single cannulated screw fixation of unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics-Part B 2014;23(1):49-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPB.0b013e328364eb74
Spross C, Ebneter L, Benninger E, Erschbamer M, Erhardt J and Jost B. Short- or long-stem prosthesis for intramedullary bypass of proximal humeral fractures with severe metaphyseal bone loss: Evaluation of primary stability in a biomechanical model. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2013;22(12):1682-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2013.02.012
Traa WA, Oomen PJA, den Hamer A, Heusinkveld MHG and Maffulli N. Biomechanical studies on transverse olecranon and patellar fractures: A systematic review with the development of a new scoring method. British Medical Bulletin 2013;108(1):131-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldt020
Webb JM, Salmon LJ, Leclerc E, Pinczewski LA and Roe JP. Posterior tibial slope and further anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the anterior cruciate ligament-reconstructed patient. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;41(12):2800-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513503288
Wijdicks CA, Michalski MP, Rasmussen MT, Goldsmith MT, Kennedy NI, Lind M, et al. Superficial medial collateral ligament anatomic augmented repair versus anatomic reconstruction an in vitro biomechanical analysis. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;41(12):2858-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513503289
Zhao X, Chosa E, Yamako G, Watanabe S, Deng G and Totoribe K. Effect of acetabular reinforcement ring with hook for acetabular dysplasia clarified by three-dimensional finite element analysis. Journal of Arthroplasty 2013;28(10):1765-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2013.07.026
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Mika A, Clark BC and Oleksy L. The influence of high and low heeled shoes on emg timing characteristics of the lumbar and hip extensor complex during trunk forward flexion and return task. Manual Therapy 2013;18(6):506-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2013.03.004
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Agrawal V, Gailey RS, Gaunaurd IA, O'Toole C and Finnieston AA. Comparison between microprocessor-controlled ankle/foot and conventional prosthetic feet during stair negotiation in people with unilateral transtibial amputation. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2013;50(7):941-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2012.05.0093
Ozen M, Sayman O and Havitcioglu H. Modeling and stress analyses of a normal foot-ankle and a prosthetic foot-ankle complex. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 2013;15(3):19-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/abb130303
*ROBOTICS*
Farzaneh Y, Akbarzadeh A and Akbari AA. Online bio-inspired trajectory generation of seven-link biped robot based on t-s fuzzy system. Applied Soft Computing 2014;14:167-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2013.05.013
Koo IM, Tran DT, Lee YH, Moon H, Koo JC, Park S, et al. Development of a quadruped walking robot aidin-iii using biologically inspired kinematic analysis. International Journal of Control Automation and Systems 2013;11(6):1276-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12555-013-0020-1
Rieffel J, Knox D, Smith S and Trimmer B. Growing and evolving soft robots. Artificial Life 2014;20(1):143-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/ARTL_a_00101
Wen L and Lauder G. Understanding undulatory locomotion in fishes using an inertia-compensated flapping foil robotic device. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2013;8(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/8/4/046013
*REACHING / GRASP*
Studenka BE and Newell KM. Visual information for prospective control of tracking irregular target paths with isometric force production. Journal of Experimental Psychology-Human Perception and Performance 2013;39(6):1557-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0031744
*REHABILITATION*
Bardid F, Deconinck FJA, Descamps S, Verhoeven L, De Pooter G, Lenoir M, et al. The effectiveness of a fundamental motor skill intervention in pre-schoolers with motor problems depends on gender but not environmental context. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2013;34(12):4571-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.09.035
Beaulieu LD and Schneider C. Effects of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation on normal or impaired motor control. A review. Neurophysiologie Clinique-Clinical Neurophysiology 2013;43(4):251-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neucli.2013.05.003
Castrioto A and Moro E. New targets for deep brain stimulation treatment of parkinson's disease. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics 2013;13(12):1319-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/14737175.2013.859987
de Paleville DT, McKay W, Aslan S, Folz R, Sayenko D and Ovechkin A. Locomotor step training with body weight support improves respiratory motor function in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 2013;189(3):491-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2013.08.018
Gaunaurd IA, Roach KE, Raya MA, Hooper R, Linberg AA, Laferrier JZ, et al. Factors related to high-level mobility in male servicemembers with traumatic lower-limb loss. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2013;50(7):969-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2013.02.0035
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Morais JE, Saavedra JM, Costa MJ, Silva AJ, Marinho DA and Barbosa TM. Tracking young talented swimmers: Follow-up of performance and its biomechanical determinant factors. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 2013;15(3):129-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/abb130316
Weber MA, Rehnitz C, Ott H and Streich N. Groin pain in athletes. Rofo-Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren 2013;185(12):1139-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1335304
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Bezerra MA, de Lira KDS, Coutinho MPG, de Mesquita GN, Novaes KA, da Silva RTB, et al. Biomechanical and structural parameters of tendons in rats subjected to swimming exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;34(12):1070-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1345130
Du YC, Chen YF, Li CM, Lin CH, Yang CE, Wu JX, et al. Quantitative ultrasound method for assessing stress-strain properties and the cross-sectional area of achilles tendon. Measurement Science & Technology 2013;24(12). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0957-0233/24/12/125702
Gali JC, Soares AS, de Lima BS, Vianna FSZ, da Silva PAC and Caetano EB. Radiographic assesment of the femoral insertion of the posterior cruciate ligament. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira 2013;21(6):323-7.
Hammer N, Steinke H, Lingslebe U, Bechmann I, Josten C, Slowik V, et al. Ligamentous influence in pelvic load distribution. Spine Journal 2013;13(10):1321-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2013.03.050
Kennedy NI, Wijdicks CA, Goldsmith MT, Michalski MP, Devitt BM, Aroen A, et al. Kinematic analysis of the posterior cruciate ligament, part 1 the individual and collective function of the anterolateral and posteromedial bundles. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;41(12):2828-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546513504287
Oryan A, Moshiri A, Parizi AM and Silver IA. A long-term in vivo investigation on the effects of xenogenous based, electrospun, collagen implants on the healing of experimentally-induced large tendon defects. Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions 2013;13(3):353-67.
Rossetto NP, Dal Fabbro IM and Piedade SR. How does static stretching influence the tendons mechanical response? Acta Ortopedica Brasileira 2013;21(5):258-61.
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Jin X, Zhu F, Mao HJ, Shen M and Yang KH. A comprehensive experimental study on material properties of human brain tissue. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(16):2795-801. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.09.001
Malda J, Visser J, Melchels FP, Jungst T, Hennink WE, Dhert WJA, et al. 25th anniversary article: Engineering hydrogels for biofabrication. Advanced Materials 2013;25(36):5011-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.201302042
Pawlaczyk M, Lelonkiewicz M and Wieczorowski M. Age-dependent biomechanical properties of the skin. Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii 2013;30(5):302-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/pdia.2013.38359
Sarem M, Moztarzadeh F, Mozafari M and Shastri VP. Optimization strategies on the structural modeling of gelatin/chitosan scaffolds to mimic human meniscus tissue. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications 2013;33(8):4777-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2013.07.036
Winkler M, Shoa G, Xie YL, Petsche SJ, Pinsky PM, Juhasz T, et al. Three-dimensional distribution of transverse collagen fibers in the anterior human corneal stroma. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2013;54(12):7293-301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.13-13150
Zhao YH, Yang Q, Xia Q, Peng J, Lu SB, Guo QY, et al. In vitro cartilage production using an extracellular matrix-derived scaffold and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Chinese Medical Journal 2013;126(16):3130-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.20130212
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Ivancic PC. Hybrid cadaveric/surrogate model of thoracolumbar spine injury due to simulated fall from height. Accident Analysis and Prevention 2013;59:185-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2013.05.024
Kaufman RP, Ching RP, Willis MM, Mack CD, Gross JA and Bulger EM. Burst fractures of the lumbar spine in frontal crashes. Accident Analysis and Prevention 2013;59:153-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2013.05.023
Kieser DC, Carr DJ, Leclair SCJ, Horsfall I, Theis JC, Swain MV, et al. Gunshot induced indirect femoral fracture: Mechanism of injury and fracture morphology. Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps 2013;159(4):294-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jramc-2013-000075
McNally DS and Rosenberg NM. Madymo simulation of children in cycle accidents: A novel approach in risk assessment. Accident Analysis and Prevention 2013;59:469-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2013.07.022
Miralbes R. Design of motorcycle rider protection systems using numerical techniques. Accident Analysis and Prevention 2013;59:94-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2013.04.016
Newell RS, Blouin JS, Street J, Cripton PA and Siegmund GP. Neck posture and muscle activity are different when upside down: A human volunteer study. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(16):2837-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.08.013
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Morris HJ, Tang JH, Perez BC, Pan XL, Hart RT, Weber PA, et al. Correlation between biomechanical responses of posterior sclera and iop elevations during micro intraocular volume change. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2013;54(12):7215-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.13-12441
Srodka W. Applanation pressure function in goldmann tonometry and its correction. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 2013;15(3):97-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/abb130312
*WHEELCHAIR*
Gagnon D, Blanchet M, Martin-Lemoyne V, Vincent C, Routhier F and Corriveau H. Using a mobility assistance dog reduces upper limb effort during manual wheelchair ramp ascent in an individual with spinal cord injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 2013;36(6):700-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/2045772313y.0000000110
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Germann DP and Carbajal JP. Burrowing behaviour of robotic bivalves with synthetic morphologies. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2013;8(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/8/4/046009
Kakara H, Nishida Y, Yoon SM, Miyazaki Y, Koizumi Y, Mizoguchi H, et al. Development of childhood fall motion database and browser based on behavior measurements. Accident Analysis and Prevention 2013;59:432-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2013.06.015
Lindstedt SL, Mineo PM and Schaeffer PJ. Animal galloping and human hopping: An energetics and biomechanics laboratory exercise. Advances in Physiology Education 2013;37(4):377-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/advan.00045.2013
McLaughlin P. Testing agreement between a new method and the gold standard-how do we test? Journal of Biomechanics 2013;46(16):2757-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.08.015
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Seow CY. Hill's equation of muscle performance and its hidden insight on molecular mechanisms. Journal of General Physiology 2013;142(6):561-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1085/jgp.201311107