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04-23-2011, 11:22 PM
LITERATURE UPDATE
April 15-21, 2011
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Helen J. Huang, PhD
Neuromechanics Laboratory
University of Colorado at Boulder
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***NOTE***
- 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*

Carpenter RD, Sigurdsson S, Zhao S, Lu Y, Eiriksdottir G, Sigurdsson G, et al. Effects of age and sex on the strength and cortical thickness of the femoral neck. Bone 2011;48(4):741-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2010.12.004

Hood WR. Locomotor stress and mineral mobilization from the maternal skeleton. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E202-E.

Melvin JS and Mehta S. Patellar fractures in adults. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2011;19(4):198-207.

Nauth A, McKee MD, Ristevski B, Hall J and Schemitsch EH. Distal humeral fractures in adults. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume 2011;93A(7):686-700. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.j.00845

Nieminen P, Finnila MAJ, Tuukkanen J, Jamsa T and Mustonen AM. Preservation of bone mass and biomechanical properties during winter sleep-the raccoon dog (nyctereutes procyonoides) as a novel model species. Bone 2011;48(4):878-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2010.12.001

Nyman JS, Even JL, Jo CH, Herbert EG, Murry MR, Cockrell GE, et al. Increasing duration of type 1 diabetes perturbs the strength-structure relationship and increases brittleness of bone. Bone 2011;48(4):733-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2010.12.016

Saad FA and Hofstaetter JG. Proteomic analysis of mineralising osteoblasts identifies novel genes related to bone matrix mineralisation. International Orthopaedics 2011;35(3):447-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-010-1076-7

Thorpe MP, Valentine RJ, Moulton CJ, Johnson AJW, Evans EM and Layman DK. Breast tumors induced by n-methyl-n-nitrosourea are damaging to bone strength, structure, and mineralization in the absence of metastasis in rats. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2011;26(4):769-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.277

Tolli H, Kujala S, Jamsa T and Jalovaara P. Reindeer bone extract can heal the critical-size rat femur defect. International Orthopaedics 2011;35(4):615-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-010-1034-4

Wegrzyn J, Roux JP, Arlot ME, Boutroy S, Vilayphiou N, Guyen O, et al. Determinants of the mechanical behavior of human lumbar vertebrae after simulated mild fracture. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2011;26(4):739-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.264

Zhang MJ, Ho HC, Sheu TJ, Breyer MD, Flick LM, Jonason JH, et al. Ep1(-/-) mice have enhanced osteoblast differentiation and accelerated fracture repair. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2011;26(4):792-802. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.272

*BOTANY*

O'Reilly OM and Tresierras TN. On the evolution of intrinsic curvature in rod-based models of growth in long slender plant stems. International Journal of Solids and Structures 2011;48(9):1239-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2010.12.006

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Chopra A, Tabdanov E, Patel H, Janmey PA and Kresh JY. Cardiac myocyte remodeling mediated by n-cadherin-dependent mechanosensing. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology 2011;300(4):H1252-H66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00515.2010

Peloquin J, Huynh J, Williams RM and Reinhart-King CA. Indentation measurements of the subendothelial matrix in bovine carotid arteries. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):815-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.12.018

Sadat U, Teng ZZ, Young VE, Li ZY and Gillard JH. Utility of magnetic resonance imaging-based finite element analysis for the biomechanical stress analysis of hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic carotid plaques. Circulation Journal 2011;75(4):884-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1253/circj.CJ-10-0719

Yoshino H. Analysis of the biomechanical stress of hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic plaques. Circulation Journal 2011;75(4):783-. http://dx.doi.org/10.1253/circj.CJ-11-0231

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Knorr M, Koch D, Fuhs T, Behn U and Kas JA. Stochastic actin dynamics in lamellipodia reveal parameter space for cell type classification. Soft Matter 2011;7(7):3192-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c0sm01028f

Ruder WC. Synthetic cellular biomechanics. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E119-E.

*COMPARATIVE*

Astley HC. Getting around when you're round: Quantitative analysis of the locomotion of the thick-spined brittlestar (ophiocoma echinata). Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E4-E.

Ayme-Southgate A, Bear S, Schilder R, Marden J and Turner L. Analysis of projectin isoforms and biomechanics of insect flight muscles. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E5-E.

Blob RW, Butcher MT, Gosnell WC, Maie T and Parrish JHA. Locomotor loading of the femur in opossums: Safety factors, loading regimes, and an explanation for mediolateral bending. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E12-E.

Diaz C, Long JH and Porter ME. The vertebral column of sharks: Regional variation in dynamic mechanical properties and locomotor function. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E183-E.

Harvey A and Zukoff S. Wind-powered wheel locomotion, initiated by leaping somersaults, in larvae of the southeastern beach tiger beetle (cicindela dorsalis media). Plos One 2011;6(3). http://dx.doi.org/e1774610.1371/journal.pone.0017746

Hudson PE, Corr SA and Wilson AM. Galloping cheetahs: The challenges of high speed locomotion. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E61-E.

Hulsey CD, Rupp MF and Hollingsworth PR. Can pectoral fin locomotion mediate trophic divergence in a sister species pair of malawi cichlids? Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E62-E.

Ikeuchi K. The dog and the snail taught me about biotribology. Journal of Japanese Society of Tribologists 2011;56(2):112-6.

Jayaram K, Merritt C, Cherian A and Full RJ. Running without feet: The role of tarsi during high-speed horizontal locomotion in cockroaches. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E64-E.

Kane EA and Higham TE. Multidimensional analysis of locomotion and feeding in cottids. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E66-E.

Kielhorn CE, McLellan WA and Pabst DA. Locomotor muscle profiles of cetaceans: A comparison of deep- vs. Shallow-diving cetaceans. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E212-E.

La Croix S, Zelditch ML, Shivik JA, Lundrigan BL and Holekamp KE. Variation in coyote skull morphology, biomechanics, and feeding behavior due to early bone processing opportunities. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E74-E.

Lammers AR and Sufka KM. Turning the corner in arboreal locomotion: The kinetics of changing direction in the siberian chipmunk (tamias sibiricus). Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E76-E.

Lee DV and Biewener AA. Biomechanical analyses of goats and dogs in the bigdog project. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E78-E.

Li C, Hsieh ST, Umbanhowar PB and Goldman DI. The effect of substrate properties on hind foot use during locomotion of the zebra-tailed lizard. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E81-E.

Macesic LJ. Hips don't lie: How the batoid pelvic girdle shape correlates with locomotion and phylogeny. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E84-E.

Mazouchova N, Umbanhower P and Goldman DI. Importance of wrist rotation for high performance terrestrial locomotion of a sea turtle inspired physical model. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E88-E.

McCord C and Westneat M. Diversification of triggerfish (teleostei: Balistidae) cranial shape and jaw biomechanics. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E89-E.

McElroy EJ. The effect of tail autotomy on locomotor performance in the long tailed grass lizard, takydromus sexlineatus. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E89-E.

Montuelle SJ, Herrel A, Libourel PA, Daillie S and Bels V. Modulation of the movements of the trophic and locomotor systems in response to prey size and velocity in lizards. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E94-E.

Pace CM, Monroy JM, Metoyer A, Aldridge C, Wang J and Nishikawa KC. Does genetic variation in titin affect mouse locomotion? Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E104-E.

Pell C. Perspective on biomechanics and biomimetics: Successes, gaps and regions unexplored. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E107-E.

Rade CM and Ward AB. Functional fin morphology of aquatic substrate-based locomotion in ogcocephalid fishes (lophiiformes;ogcocephalidae). Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E241-E.

Russo RS, Blemker SS, Fish F, Moored K and Bart-Smith H. Form-function relationship between ray skeletal architecture and ray locomotion. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E119-E.

Schmidt A. Functional differentiation of the trailing and leading forelimbs during terrestrial and arboreal locomotion in the european red squirrel (sciurus vulgaris, rodentia). Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E249-E.

Stiller RB and McBrayer LD. Effect of ontogeny on escape response and locomotor performance in sceloporus woodi. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E254-E.

Stover KK, Burnett LE, McElroy EJ and Burnett KG. Hexapedal locomotion and reproductive ability after fatigue in the atlantic blue crab, callinectes sapidus (rathbun). Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E254-E.

Tian WJ, Cong QA and Menon C. Investigation on walking and pacing stability of german shepherd dog for different locomotion speeds. Journal of Bionic Engineering 2011;8(1):18-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1672-6529(11)60002-4

Whitenack LB, Herbert GS, Simkins JR and Daniel C. Snail versus crab: The biomechanics and evolution of shell ornamentation in strombus. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E148-E.

Wilga CD, Stoehr AA, Duquette DC and Allen RM. Biomechanics of prey capture in elasmobranchs. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E150-E.

Young JW. The biomechanics of arboreal stability in cebid monkeys. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E155-E.

*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*

Ausiello P, Franciosa P, Martorelli M and Watts DC. Numerical fatigue 3d-fe modeling of indirect composite-restored posterior teeth. Dental Materials 2011;27(5):423-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2010.12.001

Lin CL, Chang YH and Pai CA. Evaluation of failure risks in ceramic restorations for endodontically treated premolar with mod preparation. Dental Materials 2011;27(5):431-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2010.10.026

Marin C, Bonfante EA, Granato R, Suzuki M, Granjeiro JM and Coelho PG. The effect of alterations on resorbable blasting media processed implant surfaces on early bone healing: A study in rabbits. Implant Dentistry 2011;20(2):167-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ID.0b013e318211fb32

Neto RTM, Hiramatsu DA, Suedam V, Conti PCR and Rubo JH. Validation of an experimental polyurethane model for biomechanical studies on implant-supported prosthesis - compression tests. Journal of Applied Oral Science 2011;19(1):47-51.

Saliba FM, Cardoso M, Torres MF, Teixeira AC, Lourenco EJV and Telles DD. A rationale method for evaluating unscrewing torque values of prosthetic screws in dental implants. Journal of Applied Oral Science 2011;19(1):63-7.

Stavness I, Lloyd JE, Payan Y and Fels S. Coupled hard-soft tissue simulation with contact and constraints applied to jaw-tongue-hyoid dynamics. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 2011;27(3):367-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.1423

*ERGONOMICS*

Abbe OO, Harvey CM, Ikuma LH and Aghazadeh F. Modeling the relationship between occupational stressors, psychosocial/physical symptoms and injuries in the construction industry. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2011;41(2):106-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2010.12.002

Forde KA, Albert WJ, Harrison MF, Neary JP, Croll J and Callaghan JP. Neck loads and posture exposure of helicopter pilots during simulated day and night flights. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2011;41(2):128-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2011.01.001

Jones T and Kumar S. Biomechanical loads and subjective stress exposure to lumber graders in sawmill industry. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics 2011;17(1):87-97.

Kaufman-Cohen Y and Ratzon NZ. Correlation between risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders among classical musicians. Occupational Medicine-Oxford 2011;61(2):90-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqq196

McKinnon CD, Callaghan JP and Dickerson CR. Field quantification of physical exposures of police officers in vehicle operation. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics 2011;17(1):61-8.

Sorensen CJ, Haddad O, Campbell S and Mirka GA. The effect of stance width on trunk kinematics and trunk kinetics during sagitally symmetric lifting. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2011;41(2):147-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2010.12.007

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Byrnes G and Spence AJ. Ecological and biomechanical insights into the origins of gliding in mammals. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E18-E.

Demes B and O'Neill MC. Two and four-legged locomotion in capuchin monkeys: Implications for the evolution of human bipedalism. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E32-E.

Grillo ON and Azevedo SAK. Pelvic and hind limb musculature of staurikosaurus pricei (dinosauria: Saurischia). Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias 2011;83(1):73-98.

Grillo ON and Azevedo SAK. Recovering missing data: Estimating position and size of caudal vertebrae in staurikosaurus pricei colbert, 1970. Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias 2011;83(1):61-71.

Jorgensen ME and Reilly SM. Evolution of locomotor systems in frogs. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E66-E.

Larson SG and Demes B. Weight support distribution during quadrupedal walking in ateles and cebus. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2011;144(4):633-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.21460

Miles DB. Coevolution of morphology and locomotor performance in urosaurus ornatus. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E92-E.

Orkin JD and Pontzer H. The narrow niche hypothesis: Gray squirrels shed new light on primate origins. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2011;144(4):617-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.21450

Riga BJG. Speeds and stance of titanosaur sauropods: Analysis of titanopodus tracks from the late cretaceous of mendoza, argentina. Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias 2011;83(1):279-90.

Scales JA. The evolution of locomotor capabilities in lizards. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E123-E.

Schachner ER, Sarrazin JC and Bates KT. The biomechanics of pillar-erect suchian archosaurs: Convergence and disparity in bipedal archosaur locomotion. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E248-E.

*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*

Adolph KE, Berger SE and Leo AJ. Developmental continuity? Crawling, cruising, and walking. Developmental Science 2011;14(2):306-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2010.00981.x

Channon AJ and Daley MA. The energetics of bipedal locomotion over uneven terrain. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E173-E.

Clark AJ and Higham TE. Slipping, sliding, and stability: Locomotor strategies for overcoming unexpected low-friction surfaces. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E24-E.

Lewis CL and Ferris DP. Invariant hip moment pattern while walking with a robotic hip exoskeleton. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):789-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.01.030

Pham QC, Berthoz A and Hicheur H. Invariance of locomotor trajectories across visual and gait direction conditions. Experimental Brain Research 2011;210(2):207-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-011-2619-x

Saunders JA and Durgin FH. Adaptation to conflicting visual and physical heading directions during walking. Journal of Vision 2011;11(3). http://dx.doi.org/1510.1167/11.3.15

Wilmut K and Barnett AL. Locomotor behaviour of children while navigating through apertures. Experimental Brain Research 2011;210(2):185-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-011-2614-2

*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*

Scharfbillig RW, Jones S and Scutter S. Sever's disease a prospective study of risk factors. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2011;101(2):133-45.

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Belvedere C, Leardini A, Giannini S, Ensini A, Bianchi L and Catani F. Does medio-lateral motion occur in the normal knee? An in-vitro study in passive motion. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):877-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.12.004

Forman JL and Kent RW. Modeling costal cartilage using local material properties with consideration for gross heterogeneities. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):910-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.11.034

Hunt MA, Simic M, Hinman RS, Bennell KL and Wrigley TV. Feasibility of a gait retraining strategy for reducing knee joint loading: Increased trunk lean guided by real-time biofeedback. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):943-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.11.027

*METHODS*

Borges NG, Borges L, Dias JA, Wentz MD, Mattos DJD, Petry R, et al. Validity of a new contact mat system for evaluating vertical jump. Revista Caatinga 2011;24(2):26-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5016/1980-6574.2011v17n1p26

Debril JF, Pudlo P, Simoneau E, Gorce P and Lepoutre FX. A method for calculating the joint coordinates of paraplegic subjects during the transfer movement despite the loss of reflective markers. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2011;41(2):153-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2010.12.003

Hooker SP, Feeney A, Hutto B, Pfeiffer KA, McIver K, Heil DR, et al. Validation of the actical activity monitor in middle-aged and older adults. Journal of Physical Activity & Health 2011;8(3):372-81.

Ouckama R and Pearsall DJ. Evaluation of a flexible force sensor for measurement of helmet foam impact performance. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):904-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.11.035

Saikko V and Kostamo J. Randompod-a new method and device for advanced wear simulation of orthopaedic biomaterials. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):810-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.12.024

*MODELING*

Klodowski A, Rantalainen T, Mikkola A, Heinonen A and Sievanen H. Flexible multibody approach in forward dynamic simulation of locomotive strains in human skeleton with flexible lower body bones. Multibody System Dynamics 2011;25(4):395-409. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11044-010-9240-9

Lin YC, Kim HJ and Pandy MG. A computationally efficient method for assessing muscle function during human locomotion. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 2011;27(3):436-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.1396

Rummel J, Blum Y, Seyfarth A. Robust and efficient walking with spring-like legs. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2010;5(4):046004 (13pp). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/5/4/046004

Uyeno TA, Gilles B, Sueda S, Lee D, Wilkinson K, Giszter SF, et al. Building a virtual biomechanical model of the bullfrog skeleton. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E141-E.

*NEURAL*

Baizer JS, Paolone NA and Witelson SF. Nonphosphorylated neurofilament protein is expressed by scattered neurons in the human vestibular brainstem. Brain Research 2011;1382:45-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2011.01.079

Bardi L, Regolin L and Simion F. Biological motion preference in humans at birth: Role of dynamic and configural properties. Developmental Science 2011;14(2):353-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2010.00985.x

Buchanan JT. Flexibility in the patterning and control of axial locomotor networks in lamprey. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E17-E.

Fouad K, Krajacic A and Tetzlaff W. Spinal cord injury and plasticity: Opportunities and challenges. Brain Research Bulletin 2011;84(4-5):337-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainresbull.2010.04.017

Fujikake H, Higuchi T, Imanaka K and Maloney LT. Directional bias in the body while walking through a doorway: Its association with attentional and motor factors. Experimental Brain Research 2011;210(2):195-206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-011-2621-3

Giszter SF and Hart CB. Biomimetic control for redundant and high degree of freedom limb systems: Neurobiological modularity. Smart Structures and Systems 2011;7(3):169-84.

Gosgnach S. The role of genetically-defined lamina viii interneurons in generating the mammalian locomotor rhythm. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E50-E.

Haspel G and O'Donovan MJ. Iterative connections reveal functional segments in caenorhabditis elegans locomotion network. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E54-E.

Holl N and Zschorlich V. Neural control of joint stability during a ballistic force production task. Experimental Brain Research 2011;210(2):229-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-011-2618-y

Kiehn O. Development and functional organization of spinal locomotor circuits. Current Opinion in Neurobiology 2011;21(1):100-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2010.09.004

Klimstra MD, Thomas E and Zehr EP. Biomechanical outcomes and neural correlates of cutaneous reflexes evoked during rhythmic arm cycling. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):802-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.12.017

Lee SSM, Biewener SSM, Miara MD and Wakeling JM. Neuromuscular activation dynamics from different types of motor units for predicting muscle forces during locomotion. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E78-E.

Szokol K, Glover JC and Perreault MC. Organization of functional synaptic connections between medullary reticulospinal neurons and lumbar descending commissural interneurons in the neonatal mouse. Journal of Neuroscience 2011;31(12):4731-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.5486-10.2011

Visell Y, Giordano BL, Millet G and Cooperstock JR. Vibration influences haptic perception of surface compliance during walking. Plos One 2011;6(3). http://dx.doi.org/e1769710.1371/journal.pone.0017697

Wu LY, Sonner PM, Titus DJ, Wiesner EP, Alvarez FJ and Ziskind-Conhaim L. Properties of a distinct subpopulation of gabaergic commissural interneurons that are part of the locomotor circuitry in the neonatal spinal cord. Journal of Neuroscience 2011;31(13):4821-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.4764-10.2011

Zelenin PV, Deliagina TG, Orlovsky GN, Karayannidou A, Dasgupta NM, Sirota MG, et al. Contribution of different limb controllers to modulation of motor cortex neurons during locomotion. Journal of Neuroscience 2011;31(12):4636-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.6511-10.2011

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*

Cho WJ, Wu CH, Erkan S, Kang MM, Mehbod AA and Transfeldt EE. The effect on the pullout strength by the timing of pedicle screw insertion after calcium phosphate cement injection. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2011;24(2):116-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e3181dd7961

Edmondston S, Waller R, Vallin P, Holthe A, Noebauer A and King E. Thoracic spine extension mobility in young adults: Influence of subject position and spinal curvature. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2011;41(4):266-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2011.3456

Zhang YH, He JH and Zhang GQ. Measurement on morphology and kinematics of crucian vertebral joints. Journal of Bionic Engineering 2011;8(1):10-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1672-6529(11)60006-1

Zhao JG, Wang J, Xin Q, Zhang P, Zhang SF, Qi F, et al. Calcium pentosan polysulfate and sodium pentosan polysulfate may be used to treat intervertebral disc degeneration. Medical Hypotheses 2011;76(4):610-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2011.01.016

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

Avery CME, Skidmore M, Peden A and Pan J. Biomechanical study of a unilocking t-plate system for prophylactic internal fixation of the radial osteocutaneous donor site using the sheep tibia model. Oral Oncology 2011;47(4):268-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oraloncology.2011.02.004

Little JP and Adam C. Patient-specific computational biomechanics for simulating adolescent scoliosis surgery: Predicted vs clinical correction for a preliminary series of six patients. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 2011;27(3):347-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.1422

Roderer G, Gebhard F, Krischak G, Wilke HJ and Claes L. Biomechanical in vitro assessment of fixed angle plating using a new concept of locking for the treatment of osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures. International Orthopaedics 2011;35(4):535-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-010-1021-9

*POSTURE / BALANCE*

Mulavara AP, Fiedler MJ, Kofman IS, Wood SJ, Serrador JM, Peters B, et al. Improving balance function using vestibular stochastic resonance: Optimizing stimulus characteristics. Experimental Brain Research 2011;210(2):303-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-011-2633-z

*ROBOTICS*

Blevins EL and Lauder GV. Ground effects on undulating fins: Robotic modeling of stingray locomotion. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E12-E.

Demir A, Samson EG, Mongeau JM, Jayaram K, Full RJ and Cowan NJ. A tunable, multisegmented robotic antenna for identifying and testing biomechanical design principles. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E182-E.

Gu DQ and Zhou Y. An approach to the capsule endoscopic robot with active drive motion. Journal of Zhejiang University-Science A 2011;12(3):223-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1631/jzus.A1000141

Peterson K, Birkmeyer P, Dudley R and Fearing RS. Wing assisted locomotion of a 25 g running robot. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E108-E.

*REACHING / GRASP*

Kushki A, Schwellnus H, Ilyas F and Chau T. Changes in kinetics and kinematics of handwriting during a prolonged writing task in children with and without dysgraphia. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011;32(3):1058-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2011.01.026

*REHABILITATION*

Ambrosini E, Ferrante S, Pedrocchi A, Ferrigno G and Molteni F. Cycling induced by electrical stimulation improves motor recovery in postacute hemiparetic patients a randomized controlled trial. Stroke 2011;42(4):1068-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/strokeaha.110.599068

Forrester LW, Roy A, Krebs HI and Macko RF. Ankle training with a robotic device improves hemiparetic gait after a stroke. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 2011;25(4):369-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545968310388291

Marsh BC, Astill SL, Utley A and Ichiyama RM. Movement rehabilitation after spinal cord injuries: Emerging concepts and future directions. Brain Research Bulletin 2011;84(4-5):327-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainresbull.2010.07.011

Wu YN, Hwang M, Ren YP, Gaebler-Spira D and Zhang LQ. Combined passive stretching and active movement rehabilitation of lower-limb impairments in children with cerebral palsy using a portable robot. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 2011;25(4):378-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545968310388666

*SPORT / EXERCISE*

Amiri-Khorasani M, Abu Osman NA and Yusof A. Biomechanical responses of thigh and lower leg during 10 consecutive soccer instep kicks. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2011;25(4):1177-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d6508c

Brunner-Ziegler S, Strasser B and Haber P. Comparison of metabolic and biomechanic responses to active vs. Passive warm-up procedures before physical exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2011;25(4):909-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d640da

Chinkulprasert C, Vachalathiti R and Powers CM. Patellofemoral joint forces and stress during forward step-up, lateral step-up, and forward step-down exercises. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2011;41(4):241-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2011.3408

Cortell-Tormo JM, Perez-Turpin JA, Chinchilla JJ, Cejuela R and Suarez C. Analysis of movement patterns by elite male players of beach volleyball. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2011;112(1):21-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/05.27.pms.112.1.21-28

Fait PE, McFadyen BJ, Zabjek K, Reed N, Taha T and Keightley M. Increasing task complexity and ice hockey skills of youth athletes. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2011;112(1):29-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/05.10.23.25.pms.112.1.29-43

Linn FC, Kang JCY and Mersey B. Maintaining stability: The biomechanics of rooting during interactive t'ai chi push-hands practice. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E220-E.

Ranadive SM, Fahs CA, Yan HM, Rossow LM, Agliovlastis S and Fernhall B. Heart rate recovery following maximal arm and leg-ergometry. Clinical Autonomic Research 2011;21(2):117-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10286-010-0094-2

Schnitzler C, Seifert L and Chollet D. Arm coordination and performance level in the 400-m front crawl. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2011;82(1):1-8.

Scott CB, Leighton BH, Ahearn KJ and McManus JJ. Aerobic, anaerobic, and excess postexercise oxygen consumption energy expenditure of muscular endurance and strength: 1-set of bench press to muscular fatigue. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2011;25(4):903-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181c6a128

*TENDON / LIGAMENT*

Abebe ES, Utturkar GM, Taylor DC, Spritzer CE, Kim JP, Moorman CT, et al. The effects of femoral graft placement on in vivo knee kinematics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(5):924-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.11.028

Araki D, Kuroda R, Kubo S, Fujita N, Tei K, Nishimoto K, et al. A prospective randomised study of anatomical single-bundle versus double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Quantitative evaluation using an electromagnetic measurement system. International Orthopaedics 2011;35(3):439-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-010-1110-9

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Bedran-Russo AKB, Castellan CS, Shinohara MS, Hassan L and Antunes A. Characterization of biomodified dentin matrices for potential preventive and reparative therapies. Acta Biomaterialia 2011;7(4):1735-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2010.12.013

Bian L, Zhai DY, Mauck RL and Burdick JA. Coculture of human mesenchymal stem cells and articular chondrocytes reduces hypertrophy and enhances functional properties of engineered cartilage. Tissue Engineering Part A 2011;17(7-8):1137-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2010.0531

Chi GF, Kim MR, Kim DW, Jiang MH, Chung E and Son Y. Repair of lateral hemisection lesion in spinal cord using schwann cells differentiated from subcutaneous fat tissue delivered in fibrin plug. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2011;8(2):262-9.

Diaz-Godoy A, Garcia-Urena MA, Lopez-Monclus J, Ruiz VV, Montes DM and Agurto NE. Searching for the best polypropylene mesh to be used in bowel contamination. Hernia 2011;15(2):173-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0762-0

Hinds S, Bian WN, Dennis RG and Bursac N. The role of extracellular matrix composition in structure and function of bioengineered skeletal muscle. Biomaterials 2011;32(14):3575-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.01.062

Jedda H, Ben Abessalem S and Sakli F. The effect of cyclic loading on the mechanical properties of artificial ligaments. Journal of the Textile Institute 2011;102(4):332-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00405001003771218

Kalpakci KN, Kim EJ and Athanasiou KA. Assessment of growth factor treatment on fibrochondrocyte and chondrocyte co-cultures for tmj fibrocartilage engineering. Acta Biomaterialia 2011;7(4):1710-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2010.12.015

Krueger N, Luebberding S, Oltmer M, Streker M and Kerscher M. Age-related changes in skin mechanical properties: A quantitative evaluation of 120 female subjects. Skin Research and Technology 2011;17(2):141-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0846.2010.00486.x

Kumar D, Schatz F, Moore RM, Mercer BM, Rangaswamy N, Mansour JM, et al. The effects of thrombin and cytokines upon the biomechanics and remodeling of isolated amnion membrane, in vitro. Placenta 2011;32(3):206-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2011.01.006

Li Y, Zhang WM and Wang TH. Optimal location and time for neural stem cell transplantation into transected rat spinal cord. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology 2011;31(3):407-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10571-010-9633-6

Liang R, Fisher M, Yang GG, Hall C and Woo SLY. Alpha1,3-galactosyltransferase knockout does not alter the properties of porcine extracellular matrix bioscaffolds. Acta Biomaterialia 2011;7(4):1719-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2011.01.001

Ma XL, Yang ZO, Sun XL, Ma JX, Li XL, Yuan ZZ, et al. Biomechanical properties of acellular sciatic nerves treated with a modified chemical method. Neural Regeneration Research 2011;6(4):252-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2011.04.002

Melman L, Jenkins ED, Hamilton NA, Bender LC, Brodt MD, Deeken CR, et al. Early biocompatibility of crosslinked and non-crosslinked biologic meshes in a porcine model of ventral hernia repair. Hernia 2011;15(2):157-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0770-0

Neurohr AJ and Dunand DC. Shape-memory niti with two-dimensional networks of micro-channels. Acta Biomaterialia 2011;7(4):1862-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2010.11.038

O'Brien JA, Ignotz R, Montilla R, Broderick GB, Christakis A and Dunn RM. Long-term histologic and mechanical results of a permacol (tm) abdominal wall explant. Hernia 2011;15(2):211-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0628-5

Reichl S, Borrelli M and Geerling G. Keratin films for ocular surface reconstruction. Biomaterials 2011;32(13):3375-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.01.052

Siu RK, Lu SS, Li W, Whang J, McNeill G, Zhang X, et al. Nell-1 protein promotes bone formation in a sheep spinal fusion model. Tissue Engineering Part A 2011;17(7-8):1123-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2010.0486

Tanaka Y, Baba K, Duncan TJ, Kubota A, Asahi T, Quantock AJ, et al. Transparent, tough collagen laminates prepared by oriented flow casting, multi-cyclic vitrification and chemical cross-linking. Biomaterials 2011;32(13):3358-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2010.11.011

Yu JH, Lee JE, Seo JH, Kim JY and Cho SR. Induction of striatal regeneration delays motor deterioration in a mouse model of huntington's disease. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2011;8(2):164-72.

*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*

Gudehus T, Sod GA, Riggs LM, Mitchell CF and Martin GS. An in vitro biomechanical comparison of equine proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis techniques: Two parallel transarticular headless tapered variable pitch screws versus two parallel transarticular ao cortical bone screws inserted in lag fashion. Veterinary Surgery 2011;40(3):261-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00817.x

Gussekloo SWS, Lankester J, Kersten W and Back W. Effect of differences in tendon properties on functionality of the passive stay apparatus in horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research 2011;72(4):474-83.

Hoffmann DE, Kowaleski MP, Johnson KA, Evans RB and Boudrieau RJ. Ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of the canine cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifle with varying angles of stifle joint flexion and axial loads after tibial tuberosity advancement. Veterinary Surgery 2011;40(3):311-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00807.x

Morton CM, Grant D, Johnston L, Letellier IM and Narbe R. Clinical evaluation of meloxicam versus ketoprofen in cats suffering from painful acute locomotor disorders. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 2011;13(4):237-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfms.2010.09.018

Perkins JD, Meighan H, Windley Z, Troester S, Piercy R and Schumacher J. In vitro effect of ventriculocordectomy before laryngoplasty on abduction of the equine arytenoid cartilage. Veterinary Surgery 2011;40(3):305-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00796.x

Slingerland LI, Hazewinkel HAW, Meij BP, Picavet P and Voorhout G. Cross-sectional study of the prevalence and clinical features of osteoarthritis in 100 cats. Veterinary Journal 2011;187(3):304-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvl.2009.12.014

*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*

Barbero S, Marcos S, Montejo J and Dorronsoro C. Design of isoplanatic aspheric monofocal intraocular lenses. Optics Express 2011;19(7):6215-30.

Boote C, Elsheikh A, Kassem W, Kamma-Lorger CS, Hocking PM, White N, et al. The influence of lamellar orientation on corneal material behavior: Biomechanical and structural changes in an avian corneal disorder. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2011;52(3):1243-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.10-5962

Cornide-Petronio ME, Barreiro-Iglesias A, Anadon R and Rodicio MC. Retinotopy of visual projections to the optic tectum and pretectum in larval sea lamprey. Experimental Eye Research 2011;92(4):274-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2011.01.011

Fontes BM, Ambrosio R, Velarde GC and Nose W. Ocular response analyzer measurements in keratoconus with normal central corneal thickness compared with matched normal control eyes. Journal of Refractive Surgery 2011;27(3):209-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/1081597x-20100415-02

Franze K, Francke M, Gunter K, Christ AF, Korber N, Reichenbach A, et al. Spatial mapping of the mechanical properties of the living retina using scanning force microscopy. Soft Matter 2011;7(7):3147-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c0sm01017k

Johnson RD, Nguyen MT, Lee N and Hamilton DR. Corneal biomechanical properties in normal, forme fruste keratoconus, and manifest keratoconus after statistical correction for potentially confounding factors. Cornea 2011;30(5):516-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0b013e3181f0579e

Meng WH, Butterworth J, Malecaze F and Calvas P. Axial length of myopia: A review of current research. Ophthalmologica 2011;225(3):127-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000317072

Peinado TF, Pinero DP, Lopez IA and Alio JL. Correlation of both corneal surfaces in corneal ectasia after myopic lasik. Optometry and Vision Science 2011;88(4):E539-E42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0b013e31820b0620

Sigal IA, Yang HL, Roberts MD, Burgoyne CF and Downs JC. Iop-induced lamina cribrosa displacement and scleral canal expansion: An analysis of factor interactions using parameterized eye-specific models. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2011;52(3):1896-907. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.10-5500

Xia Y, Tao C, Zhou CQ and Ren QS. Synergistic effects of ultraviolet a/riboflavin and glucose on corneal collagen cross-linking. Journal of Refractive Surgery 2011;27(3):216-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/1081597x-20101214-02

*UNIQUE TOPIC*

Jor JWY, Nielsen PMF, Nash MP and Hunter PJ. Modelling collagen fibre orientation in porcine skin based upon confocal laser scanning microscopy. Skin Research and Technology 2011;17(2):149-59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0846.2011.00471.x

Lauga E. Life around the scallop theorem. Soft Matter 2011;7(7):3060-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c0sm00953a

Mao HJ and Yang KH. Investigation of brain contusion mechanism and threshold by combining finite element analysis with in vivo histology data. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 2011;27(3):357-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.1403

Miller K. Computational biomechanics for medicine. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 2011;27(3):345-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.1434

Mongeau JM, Jayaram K, Demir A, Sampson EG, Cowan NJ and Rull RJ. Biomechanics of tactile sensor for wall following and spatial mapping. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E93-E.

Portnoy S, Vuillerme N, Payan Y and Gefen A. Clinically oriented real-time monitoring of the individual's risk for deep tissue injury. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2011;49(4):473-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-011-0754-y

Richards CT and Clemente CJ. Using bio-robotic tools to explore muscle force-length and force-velocity properties in aquatic locomotion. Integrative and Comparative Biology 2011;51:E115-E.

Sun SH, Sun HL, Zhu YC, Huang LC and Hsieh YL. Concurrent validity of preschooler gross motor quality scale with test of gross motor development-2. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011;32(3):1163-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2011.01.007

Tsimaras V, Arzoglou D, Fotiadou E, Kokaridas D, Kotzamanidou M, Angelopoulou N, et al. Gross motor ability of native greek, roma, and roma immigrant school-age children in greece. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2011;112(1):279-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/04.10.11.17.pms.112.1.279-288

Tsui PH, Huang CC, Sun L, Dailey SH and Shung KK. Characterization of lamina propria and vocal muscle in human vocal fold tissue by ultrasound nakagami imaging. Medical Physics 2011;38(4):2019-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.3562899

Westendorp M, Houwen S, Hartman E and Visscher C. Are gross motor skills and sports participation related in children with intellectual disabilities? Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011;32(3):1147-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2011.01.009

*PICKS OF THE WEEK*

Galvez JA, Budovitch A, Harkema SJ and Reinkensmeyer DJ. Trainer variability during step training after spinal cord injury: Implications for robotic gait-training device design. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2011;48(2):147-59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2010.04.0067

Groning F, Liu J, Fagan MJ and O'Higgins P. Why do humans have chins? Testing the mechanical significance of modern human symphyseal morphology with finite element analysis. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2011;144(4):593-606. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.21447