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LITERATURE UPDATE
August 24- August 30, 2007
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Keith E. Gordon, PhD
Sensory Motor Performance Program
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
*** Special Issue Alert *** The current themed issue of IEEE Robotics &
Automation Magazine focuses on Walking and Running Biped Robots
***NOTE*** 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
Betz OB, Betz VM, Nazarian A, Egermann M, Gerstenfeld LC, Einhorn TA et al.
Delayed administration of adenoviral BMP-2 vector improves the formation of
bone in osseous defects. Gene Therapy 2007;14(13):1039-44.
Brianza SZM, D'Amelio P, Pugno N, Delise M, Bignardi C, Isaia G. Allometric
scaling and biomechanical behavior of the bone tissue: An experimental
intraspecific investigation. Bone 2007;40(6):1635-42.
Chen YL, Abraham D, Leask A, Xu SW, Denton C, Black C et al.
Thrombospondin-1 mediates the biomechanical response of fibroblasts within
contracted collagen matrices. Tissue Engineering 2007;13(7):1767-.
Fukuroku J, Inoue N, Rafiee B, Sim FH, Frassica FJ, Chao EYS. Extracortical
bone-bridging fixation with use of cortical allograft and recombinant human
osteogenic protein-1. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume
2007;89A(7):1486-96.
Heal JS, Gozzard C, Gheduzzi S, Grimm B, Learmonth ID, Miles AW. The
development of a model for in vitro testing of femoral stems in impaction
bone grafting. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part
H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine 2007;221(H4):377-84.
Martin RB. Targeted bone remodeling involves BMU steering as well as
activation. Bone 2007;40(6):1574-80.
Miller LM, Little W, Schirmer A, Sheik F, Busa B, Judex S. Accretion of bone
quantity and quality in the developing mouse skeleton. Journal of Bone and
Mineral Research 2007;22(7):1037-45.
CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY
Aliverti A, Kayser B, Macklem PT. A human model of the pathophysiology of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respirology 2007;12(4):478-85.
Balguid A, Rubbens MP, Mol A, Bank RA, Bogers A, Van Kats JP et al. The role
of collagen cross-links in biomechanical behavior of human aortic heart
valve leaflets - Relevance for tissue engineering. Tissue Engineering
2007;13(7):1501-11.
Zocalo Y, Bia D, Pessana FM, Armentano RL. Changes in vein dynamics ranging
from low to high pressure levels as a determinant of the differences in vein
adaptation to arterial hemodynamic conditions. Artificial Organs
2007;31(7):575-80.
COMPARATIVE
Persson BNJ. Biological adhesion for locomotion on rough surfaces: Basic
principles and a theorist's view. Mrs Bulletin 2007;32(6):486-90.
Thorup VM, Togersen FA, Jorgensen B, Jensen BR. Biomechanical gait analysis
of pigs walking on solid concrete floor. Animal 2007;1(5):708-15.
Turesson H, Domenici P. Escape latency is size independent in grey mullet.
Journal of Fish Biology 2007;71(1):253-9.
Visser AW. Motility of zooplankton: fitness, foraging and predation. Journal
of Plankton Research 2007;29(5):447-61.
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Kutta H, Knipping S, Claassen H, Paulsen F. Functional anatomy of the larynx
from clinical viewpoints - Part I: Development, laryngeal skeleton, joints,
insertion structures, musculature. Hno 2007;55(7):583-97.
Zarnpelis A, Rangert B, Heiji L. Tilting of splinted implants for improved
prosthodontic support: A two dimensional finite element analysis. Journal of
Prosthetic Dentistry 2007;97(6):S35-S43.
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Cherng RJ, Liu CF, Lau TW, Hong RB. Effect of treadmill training with body
weight support on gait and gross motor function in children with spastic
cerebral palsy. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2007;86(7):548-55.
Cramer SC, Parrish TB, Levy RM, Stebbins GT, Ruland SD, Lowry DW et al.
Predicting functional gains in a stroke trial. Stroke 2007;38(7):2108-14.
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Nakatsukasa M, Pickford M, Egi N, Senut B. Femur length, body mass, and
stature estimates of Orrorin tugenensis, a 6 Ma hominid from Kenya. Primates
2007;48(3):171-8.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Kuo AD. Choosing your steps carefully - Trade-offs between economy and
versatility in dynamic walking bipedal robots. Ieee Robotics & Automation
Magazine 2007;14(2):18-29.
Morimoto J, Atkeson CG. Learning biped locomotion - Application of
poincare-map-based reinforcement learning. Ieee Robotics & Automation
Magazine 2007;14(2):41-51.
Spong MW, Holm JK, Lee D. Passivity-based control of bipedal locomotion -
Regulating walking by exploiting passive gaits in 2-D and 3-D bipeds. Ieee
Robotics & Automation Magazine 2007;14(2):30-40.
HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE
Giannoulis FS, Sotereanos DG. Galeazzi fractures and dislocations. Hand
Clinics 2007;23(2):153-+.
Jackson JD, Steinmann SP. Radial head fractures. Hand Clinics
2007;23(2):185-+.
Marcotte AL, Osterman AL. Longitudinal radioulnar dissociation:
Identification and treatment of acute and chronic injuries. Hand Clinics
2007;23(2):195-+.
Scott AT, Owen JR, Khiatani V, Adelaar RS, Wayne JS. External fixation in
the treatment of tibial pilon fractures: Comparison of two frames in
torsion. Foot & Ankle International 2007;28(7):823-30.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Arciniegas M, Aparicio C, Manero JM, Gil FJ. Low elastic modulus metals for
joint prosthesis: Tantalum and nickel-titanium foams. Journal of the
European Ceramic Society 2007;27(11):3391-8.
Chawla K, Klein TJ, Schumacher BL, Jadin KD, Shah BH, Nakagawa K et al.
Short-term retention of labeled chondrocyte subpopulations in stratified
tissue-engineered cartilaginous constructs implanted in vivo in mini-pigs.
Tissue Engineering 2007;13(7):1525-37.
Cui JH, Min BH. Collagenous fibril texture of the discoid lateral meniscus.
Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):635-41.
Guettler J, Glisson R, Stubbs A, Jurist K, Higgins L. The triad of varus
malalignment, meniscectomy, and chondral damage: A biomechanical explanation
for joint degeneration. Orthopedics 2007;30(7):558-66.
Stergiou N, Ristanis S, Moraiti C, Georgoulis AD. Tibial rotation in
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient and ACL-reconstructed knees - A
theoretical proposition for the development of osteoarthritis. Sports
Medicine 2007;37(7):601-13.
Theobald P, Byrne C, Oldfield SF, Dowson D, Benjamin M, Dent C et al.
Lubrication regime of the contact between fat and bone in bovine tissue.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of
Engineering in Medicine 2007;221(H4):351-6.
NEURAL
Dancause N, Taylor MD, Plautz EJ, Radel JD, Whittaker T, Nudo RJ et al. A
stretch reflex in extraocular muscles of species purportedly lacking muscle
spindles. Experimental Brain Research 2007;180(1):15-21.
Jayaram G, Santos L, Stinear JW. Spike-timing-dependent plasticity induced
in resting lower limb cortex persists during subsequent walking. Brain
Research 2007;1153:92-7.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Gilbert KK, Brismee JM, Collins DL, James CR, Shah RV, Sawyer SF et al. 2006
Young Investigator Award winner: Lumbosacral nerve root displacement and
strain part 1. A novel measurement technique during straight leg raise in
unembalmed cadavers. Spine 2007;32(14):1513-20.
Gilbert KK, Brismee JM, Collins DL, James CR, Shah RV, Sawyer SF et al. 2006
Young Investigator Award winner: Lumbosacral nerve root displacement and
strain part 2. A comparison of 2 straight leg raise conditions in unembalmed
cadavers. Spine 2007;32(14):1521-5.
Ryu KS, Park CK, Kim MK, Kim DH. Single balloon kyphoplasty using
far-lateral extrapedicular approach - Technical note and preliminary
results. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2007;20(5):392-8.
Shin DS, Lee K, Kim D. Biomechanical study of lumbar spine with dynamic
stabilization device using finite element method. Computer-Aided Design
2007;39(7):559-67.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Asagumo H, Kimura M, Kobayashi Y, Taki M, Takagishi K. Anatomic
reconstruction of the anterior Cruciate ligament using double-bundle
hamstring tendons: Surgical techniques, clinical outcomes, and
complications. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):602-9.
Austin JC, Phornphutkul C, Wojtys EM. Loss of knee extension after anterior
cruciate ligament reconstruction: Effects of knee position and graft
tensioning. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume
2007;89A(7):1565-74.
Bellon JM, Rodriguez M, Garcia-Honduvilla N, Pascual G, Bujan J. Partially
absorbable meshes for hernia. repair offer advantages over nonabsorbable
meshes. American Journal of Surgery 2007;194(1):68-74.
Cole BJ, ElAttrache NS, Anbari A. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs: An
anatomic and biomechanical rationale for different suture-anchor repair
configurations. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):662-9.
Culemann U, Seelig M, Lange U, Gansslen A, Tosounidis G, Pohlemann T.
Biomechanical comparison of different stabilisation devices for
transforaminal sacral fracture. Is an interlocking device advantageous?
Unfallchirurg 2007;110(6):528-36.
DiPaola CP, Jacobson JA, Awad H, Conrad BP, Rechtine GR. Screw pull-out
force is dependent on screw orientation in an anterior cervical plate
construct. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2007;20(5):369-73.
Mahar A, Kim C, Wedemeyer M, Mitsunaga L, Odell T, Johnson B et al.
Short-segment fixation of lumbar burst fractures using pedicle fixation at
the level of the fracture. Spine 2007;32(14):1503-7.
O'Neill PJ, Parks BG, Walsh R, Simmons LM, Schon LC. Biomechanical analysis
of screw-augmented intramedullary fixation for tibiotalocalcaneal
arthrodesis. Foot & Ankle International 2007;28(7):804-9.
Provencher MT, Mologne TS, Hongo M, Zhao K, Tasto JP, An KN. Arthroscopic
versus open rotator interval closure: Biomechanical evaluation of stability
and motion. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):583-92.
Reardon DJ, Maffulli N. Clinical evidence shows no difference between
single- and double-row repair for rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy-the
Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2007;23(6):670-3.
Wright PB, Budoff JE, Yeh ML, Kelm ZS, Luo ZP. The properties of damaged and
undamaged suture used in metal and bioabsorbable anchors: An in vitro study.
Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):655-61.
ROBOTICS
Kwon J, Park S, Park J, Kim B. Evaluation of the critical stroke of an
earthworm-like robot for capsule endoscopes. Proceedings of the Institution
of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine
2007;221(H4):397-405.
Sudo S, Tsuyuki K, Matsumoto T, Yoshikawa M, Watanabe M, Honda T. Biomimetic
study of diving beetle robot propelled by alternating magnetic field.
International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics
2007;25(1-4):601-6.
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Ingram JH, Korossis S, Howling G, Fisher J, Ingham E. The use of
ultrasonication to aid recellularization of acellular natural tissue
scaffolds for use in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Tissue
Engineering 2007;13(7):1561-72.
Kanaya A, Deie M, Adachi N, Nishimori M, Yanada S, Ochi M. Intra-articular
injection of mesenchymal stromal cells in partially tom anterior cruciate
ligaments in a rat model. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and
Related Surgery 2007;23(6):610-7.
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Jenner J, Van Eijk F, Saris DBF, Willems WJ, Dhert WJA, Creemers LB. Effect
of transforming growth factor-beta and growth differentiation factor-5 on
proliferation and matrix production by human bone marrow stromal cells
cultured on braided poly lactic-co-glycolic acid scaffolds for ligament
tissue engineering. Tissue Engineering 2007;13(7):1573-82.
Karuppiah SV, Johnstone AJ. High density polyethylene as a substitute for
bones in biomechanical studies. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
2007;22(7):1137-8.
Weinand C, Gupta R, Weinberg E, Madisch I, Jupiter JB, Vacanti JP. Human
shaped thumb bone tissue engineered by
Hydrogel-beta-tricalciumphosphate/poly-epsilon-caprolactone scaffolds and
magnetically sorted stem cells. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2007;59(1):46-52.
VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL
Eliashar E. An evidence-based assessment of the biomechanical effects of the
common shoeing and farriery techniques. Veterinary Clinics of North
America-Equine Practice 2007;23(2):425-+.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
Bent LR, Bolton PS, Macefield VG. Vestibular inputs do not influence the
fusimotor system in relaxed muscles of the human leg. Experimental Brain
Research 2007;180(1):97-103.
Ramos RF, Hoying JB, Witte MH, Stamer WD. Schlemm's canal endothelia,
lymphatic, or blood vasculature? Journal of Glaucoma 2007;16(4):391-405.
UNIQUE TOPIC
Grant L, Fuchs PA. Auditory transduction in the mouse. Pflugers
Archiv-European Journal of Physiology 2007;454(5):793-804.
Kernan MJ. Mechanotransduction and auditory transduction in Drosophila.
Pflugers Archiv-European Journal of Physiology 2007;454(5):703-20.
Yang JZ, Kim JH, Abdel-Malek K, Marler T, Beck S, Kopp GR. A new digital
human environment and assessment of vehicle interior design. Computer-Aided
Design 2007;39(7):548-58.
PICK OF THE WEEK
Daltorio KA, Gorb S, Peressadko A, Horchler AD, Wei TE, Ritzmann RE et al.
Microstructured polymer adhesive feet for climbing robots. Mrs Bulletin
2007;32(6):504-8.
August 24- August 30, 2007
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Keith E. Gordon, PhD
Sensory Motor Performance Program
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
*** Special Issue Alert *** The current themed issue of IEEE Robotics &
Automation Magazine focuses on Walking and Running Biped Robots
***NOTE*** 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
Betz OB, Betz VM, Nazarian A, Egermann M, Gerstenfeld LC, Einhorn TA et al.
Delayed administration of adenoviral BMP-2 vector improves the formation of
bone in osseous defects. Gene Therapy 2007;14(13):1039-44.
Brianza SZM, D'Amelio P, Pugno N, Delise M, Bignardi C, Isaia G. Allometric
scaling and biomechanical behavior of the bone tissue: An experimental
intraspecific investigation. Bone 2007;40(6):1635-42.
Chen YL, Abraham D, Leask A, Xu SW, Denton C, Black C et al.
Thrombospondin-1 mediates the biomechanical response of fibroblasts within
contracted collagen matrices. Tissue Engineering 2007;13(7):1767-.
Fukuroku J, Inoue N, Rafiee B, Sim FH, Frassica FJ, Chao EYS. Extracortical
bone-bridging fixation with use of cortical allograft and recombinant human
osteogenic protein-1. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume
2007;89A(7):1486-96.
Heal JS, Gozzard C, Gheduzzi S, Grimm B, Learmonth ID, Miles AW. The
development of a model for in vitro testing of femoral stems in impaction
bone grafting. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part
H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine 2007;221(H4):377-84.
Martin RB. Targeted bone remodeling involves BMU steering as well as
activation. Bone 2007;40(6):1574-80.
Miller LM, Little W, Schirmer A, Sheik F, Busa B, Judex S. Accretion of bone
quantity and quality in the developing mouse skeleton. Journal of Bone and
Mineral Research 2007;22(7):1037-45.
CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY
Aliverti A, Kayser B, Macklem PT. A human model of the pathophysiology of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respirology 2007;12(4):478-85.
Balguid A, Rubbens MP, Mol A, Bank RA, Bogers A, Van Kats JP et al. The role
of collagen cross-links in biomechanical behavior of human aortic heart
valve leaflets - Relevance for tissue engineering. Tissue Engineering
2007;13(7):1501-11.
Zocalo Y, Bia D, Pessana FM, Armentano RL. Changes in vein dynamics ranging
from low to high pressure levels as a determinant of the differences in vein
adaptation to arterial hemodynamic conditions. Artificial Organs
2007;31(7):575-80.
COMPARATIVE
Persson BNJ. Biological adhesion for locomotion on rough surfaces: Basic
principles and a theorist's view. Mrs Bulletin 2007;32(6):486-90.
Thorup VM, Togersen FA, Jorgensen B, Jensen BR. Biomechanical gait analysis
of pigs walking on solid concrete floor. Animal 2007;1(5):708-15.
Turesson H, Domenici P. Escape latency is size independent in grey mullet.
Journal of Fish Biology 2007;71(1):253-9.
Visser AW. Motility of zooplankton: fitness, foraging and predation. Journal
of Plankton Research 2007;29(5):447-61.
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Kutta H, Knipping S, Claassen H, Paulsen F. Functional anatomy of the larynx
from clinical viewpoints - Part I: Development, laryngeal skeleton, joints,
insertion structures, musculature. Hno 2007;55(7):583-97.
Zarnpelis A, Rangert B, Heiji L. Tilting of splinted implants for improved
prosthodontic support: A two dimensional finite element analysis. Journal of
Prosthetic Dentistry 2007;97(6):S35-S43.
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Cherng RJ, Liu CF, Lau TW, Hong RB. Effect of treadmill training with body
weight support on gait and gross motor function in children with spastic
cerebral palsy. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2007;86(7):548-55.
Cramer SC, Parrish TB, Levy RM, Stebbins GT, Ruland SD, Lowry DW et al.
Predicting functional gains in a stroke trial. Stroke 2007;38(7):2108-14.
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Nakatsukasa M, Pickford M, Egi N, Senut B. Femur length, body mass, and
stature estimates of Orrorin tugenensis, a 6 Ma hominid from Kenya. Primates
2007;48(3):171-8.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Kuo AD. Choosing your steps carefully - Trade-offs between economy and
versatility in dynamic walking bipedal robots. Ieee Robotics & Automation
Magazine 2007;14(2):18-29.
Morimoto J, Atkeson CG. Learning biped locomotion - Application of
poincare-map-based reinforcement learning. Ieee Robotics & Automation
Magazine 2007;14(2):41-51.
Spong MW, Holm JK, Lee D. Passivity-based control of bipedal locomotion -
Regulating walking by exploiting passive gaits in 2-D and 3-D bipeds. Ieee
Robotics & Automation Magazine 2007;14(2):30-40.
HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE
Giannoulis FS, Sotereanos DG. Galeazzi fractures and dislocations. Hand
Clinics 2007;23(2):153-+.
Jackson JD, Steinmann SP. Radial head fractures. Hand Clinics
2007;23(2):185-+.
Marcotte AL, Osterman AL. Longitudinal radioulnar dissociation:
Identification and treatment of acute and chronic injuries. Hand Clinics
2007;23(2):195-+.
Scott AT, Owen JR, Khiatani V, Adelaar RS, Wayne JS. External fixation in
the treatment of tibial pilon fractures: Comparison of two frames in
torsion. Foot & Ankle International 2007;28(7):823-30.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Arciniegas M, Aparicio C, Manero JM, Gil FJ. Low elastic modulus metals for
joint prosthesis: Tantalum and nickel-titanium foams. Journal of the
European Ceramic Society 2007;27(11):3391-8.
Chawla K, Klein TJ, Schumacher BL, Jadin KD, Shah BH, Nakagawa K et al.
Short-term retention of labeled chondrocyte subpopulations in stratified
tissue-engineered cartilaginous constructs implanted in vivo in mini-pigs.
Tissue Engineering 2007;13(7):1525-37.
Cui JH, Min BH. Collagenous fibril texture of the discoid lateral meniscus.
Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):635-41.
Guettler J, Glisson R, Stubbs A, Jurist K, Higgins L. The triad of varus
malalignment, meniscectomy, and chondral damage: A biomechanical explanation
for joint degeneration. Orthopedics 2007;30(7):558-66.
Stergiou N, Ristanis S, Moraiti C, Georgoulis AD. Tibial rotation in
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient and ACL-reconstructed knees - A
theoretical proposition for the development of osteoarthritis. Sports
Medicine 2007;37(7):601-13.
Theobald P, Byrne C, Oldfield SF, Dowson D, Benjamin M, Dent C et al.
Lubrication regime of the contact between fat and bone in bovine tissue.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of
Engineering in Medicine 2007;221(H4):351-6.
NEURAL
Dancause N, Taylor MD, Plautz EJ, Radel JD, Whittaker T, Nudo RJ et al. A
stretch reflex in extraocular muscles of species purportedly lacking muscle
spindles. Experimental Brain Research 2007;180(1):15-21.
Jayaram G, Santos L, Stinear JW. Spike-timing-dependent plasticity induced
in resting lower limb cortex persists during subsequent walking. Brain
Research 2007;1153:92-7.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Gilbert KK, Brismee JM, Collins DL, James CR, Shah RV, Sawyer SF et al. 2006
Young Investigator Award winner: Lumbosacral nerve root displacement and
strain part 1. A novel measurement technique during straight leg raise in
unembalmed cadavers. Spine 2007;32(14):1513-20.
Gilbert KK, Brismee JM, Collins DL, James CR, Shah RV, Sawyer SF et al. 2006
Young Investigator Award winner: Lumbosacral nerve root displacement and
strain part 2. A comparison of 2 straight leg raise conditions in unembalmed
cadavers. Spine 2007;32(14):1521-5.
Ryu KS, Park CK, Kim MK, Kim DH. Single balloon kyphoplasty using
far-lateral extrapedicular approach - Technical note and preliminary
results. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2007;20(5):392-8.
Shin DS, Lee K, Kim D. Biomechanical study of lumbar spine with dynamic
stabilization device using finite element method. Computer-Aided Design
2007;39(7):559-67.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Asagumo H, Kimura M, Kobayashi Y, Taki M, Takagishi K. Anatomic
reconstruction of the anterior Cruciate ligament using double-bundle
hamstring tendons: Surgical techniques, clinical outcomes, and
complications. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):602-9.
Austin JC, Phornphutkul C, Wojtys EM. Loss of knee extension after anterior
cruciate ligament reconstruction: Effects of knee position and graft
tensioning. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume
2007;89A(7):1565-74.
Bellon JM, Rodriguez M, Garcia-Honduvilla N, Pascual G, Bujan J. Partially
absorbable meshes for hernia. repair offer advantages over nonabsorbable
meshes. American Journal of Surgery 2007;194(1):68-74.
Cole BJ, ElAttrache NS, Anbari A. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs: An
anatomic and biomechanical rationale for different suture-anchor repair
configurations. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):662-9.
Culemann U, Seelig M, Lange U, Gansslen A, Tosounidis G, Pohlemann T.
Biomechanical comparison of different stabilisation devices for
transforaminal sacral fracture. Is an interlocking device advantageous?
Unfallchirurg 2007;110(6):528-36.
DiPaola CP, Jacobson JA, Awad H, Conrad BP, Rechtine GR. Screw pull-out
force is dependent on screw orientation in an anterior cervical plate
construct. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2007;20(5):369-73.
Mahar A, Kim C, Wedemeyer M, Mitsunaga L, Odell T, Johnson B et al.
Short-segment fixation of lumbar burst fractures using pedicle fixation at
the level of the fracture. Spine 2007;32(14):1503-7.
O'Neill PJ, Parks BG, Walsh R, Simmons LM, Schon LC. Biomechanical analysis
of screw-augmented intramedullary fixation for tibiotalocalcaneal
arthrodesis. Foot & Ankle International 2007;28(7):804-9.
Provencher MT, Mologne TS, Hongo M, Zhao K, Tasto JP, An KN. Arthroscopic
versus open rotator interval closure: Biomechanical evaluation of stability
and motion. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):583-92.
Reardon DJ, Maffulli N. Clinical evidence shows no difference between
single- and double-row repair for rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy-the
Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2007;23(6):670-3.
Wright PB, Budoff JE, Yeh ML, Kelm ZS, Luo ZP. The properties of damaged and
undamaged suture used in metal and bioabsorbable anchors: An in vitro study.
Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
2007;23(6):655-61.
ROBOTICS
Kwon J, Park S, Park J, Kim B. Evaluation of the critical stroke of an
earthworm-like robot for capsule endoscopes. Proceedings of the Institution
of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine
2007;221(H4):397-405.
Sudo S, Tsuyuki K, Matsumoto T, Yoshikawa M, Watanabe M, Honda T. Biomimetic
study of diving beetle robot propelled by alternating magnetic field.
International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics
2007;25(1-4):601-6.
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Ingram JH, Korossis S, Howling G, Fisher J, Ingham E. The use of
ultrasonication to aid recellularization of acellular natural tissue
scaffolds for use in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Tissue
Engineering 2007;13(7):1561-72.
Kanaya A, Deie M, Adachi N, Nishimori M, Yanada S, Ochi M. Intra-articular
injection of mesenchymal stromal cells in partially tom anterior cruciate
ligaments in a rat model. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and
Related Surgery 2007;23(6):610-7.
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Jenner J, Van Eijk F, Saris DBF, Willems WJ, Dhert WJA, Creemers LB. Effect
of transforming growth factor-beta and growth differentiation factor-5 on
proliferation and matrix production by human bone marrow stromal cells
cultured on braided poly lactic-co-glycolic acid scaffolds for ligament
tissue engineering. Tissue Engineering 2007;13(7):1573-82.
Karuppiah SV, Johnstone AJ. High density polyethylene as a substitute for
bones in biomechanical studies. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
2007;22(7):1137-8.
Weinand C, Gupta R, Weinberg E, Madisch I, Jupiter JB, Vacanti JP. Human
shaped thumb bone tissue engineered by
Hydrogel-beta-tricalciumphosphate/poly-epsilon-caprolactone scaffolds and
magnetically sorted stem cells. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2007;59(1):46-52.
VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL
Eliashar E. An evidence-based assessment of the biomechanical effects of the
common shoeing and farriery techniques. Veterinary Clinics of North
America-Equine Practice 2007;23(2):425-+.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
Bent LR, Bolton PS, Macefield VG. Vestibular inputs do not influence the
fusimotor system in relaxed muscles of the human leg. Experimental Brain
Research 2007;180(1):97-103.
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