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LITERATURE UPDATE
March 14, 2008 – March 20, 2008
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Keith E. Gordon, PhD
Sensory Motor Performance Program
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
***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
Plochocki JH, Rivera JP, Zhang C, Ebba SA. Bone modeling response to
voluntary exercise in the hindlimb of mice. Journal of Morphology
2008;269(3):313-8.
Zhang Y, Leung PC, Che CT, Chow HK, Wu CF, Wong MS. Improvement of bone
properties and enhancement of mineralization by ethanol extract of Fructus
Ligustri Lucidi. British Journal of Nutrition 2008;99(3):494-502.
CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY
Bia D, Zocalo Y, Armentano R, Camus J, de Forteza E, Cabrera-Fischer E.
Increased reversal and oscillatory shear stress cause smooth muscle
contraction-dependent changes in sheep aortic dynamics: role in aortic
balloon pump circulatory support. Acta Physiologica 2008;192(4):487-503.
Demoule A, Verin E, Du Montcel ST, Similowski T. Short-term
training-dependent plasticity of the corticospinal diaphragm control in
normal humans. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 2008;160(2):172-80.
Fielitz J, Kim MS, Shelton JM, Qi XX, Hill JA, Richardson JA et al.
Requirement of protein kinase D1 for pathological cardiac remodeling.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of
America 2008;105(8):3059-63.
Shimura M, Minamisawa S, Takeshima H, Jiao Q, Bai Y, Umemura S et al.
Sarcalumenin alleviates stress-induced cardiac dysfunction by improving Ca2+
handling of the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Cardiovascular Research
2008;77(2):362-70.
Zhou MS, Schulman IH, Jaimes EA, Raij L. Thiazide diuretics, endothelial
function, and vascular oxidative stress. Journal of Hypertension
2008;26(3):494-500.
CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR
Krishnan J, Iglesias PA. Systems analysis of regulatory processes underlying
eukaryotic gradient perception. Ieee Transactions on Automatic Control
2008:126-38.
O'Cearbhaill ED, Punchard MA, Murphy M, Barry FP, McHugh PE, Barron V.
Response of mesenchymal stem cells to the biomechanical environment of the
endothelium on a flexible tubular silicone substrate. Biomaterials
2008;29(11):1610-9.
Smith CW. Adhesion molecules and receptors. Journal of Allergy and Clinical
Immunology 2008;121(2):S375-S9.
COMPARATIVE
Coelho CM, Melo LFB, Sabato MAL, Magm EMV, Hirsch A, Young RJ. Habitat use
by wild maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus) in a transition zone
environment. Journal of Mammalogy 2008;89(1):97-104.
Crockett CJ, Peters SE. Hindlimb muscle fiber types in two frogs (Rana
catesbeiana and Litoria caerulea) with different locomotor behaviors:
Histochemical and enzymatic comparison. Journal of Morphology
2008;269(3):365-74.
Hopkins SSB. Reassessing the mass of exceptionally large rodents using
toothrow length and area as proxies for body mass. Journal of Mammalogy
2008;89(1):232-43.
Kienle C, Gerhardt A. Behavior of Corophium volutator (Crustacea, Amphipoda)
exposed to the water-accommodated fraction of oil in water and sediment.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2008;27(3):599-604.
Li W, Amirfazli A. Hierarchical structures for natural superhydrophobic
surfaces. Soft Matter 2008;4(3):462-6.
Richman SE, Lovvorn JR. Costs of diving by wing and foot propulsion in a sea
duck, the white-winged scoter. Journal of Comparative Physiology
B-Biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology 2008;178(3):321-32.
Sustaita D. Musculoskeletal underpinnings to differences in killing behavior
between North American Accipiters (Falconiformes : Accipitridae) and falcons
(Falconidae). Journal of Morphology 2008;269(3):283-301.
Zani PA, Neuhaus RA, Jones TD, Milgrom JE. Effects of reproductive burden on
endurance performance in Side-Blotched Lizards (Uta stansburiana). Journal
of Herpetology 2008;42(1):76-81.
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Chen Y, Shin HI, Kyung HM. Biomechanical and histological comparison of
self-drilling and self-tapping orthodontic microimplants in dogs. American
Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2008;133(1):44-50.
Komatsu K, Shimada A, Shibata T, Shimoda S, Oida S, Kawasaki K et al.
Long-term effects of local pretreatment with alendronate on healing of
replanted rat teeth. Journal of Periodontal Research 2008;43(2):194-200.
Kong L, Hu KJ, Li DH, Song YL, Yang J, Wu ZY et al. Evaluation of the
cylinder implant thread height and width: A 3-dimensional finite element
analysis. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
2008;23(1):65-74.
Lin CL, Wang JC, Ramp LC, Liu PR. Biomechanical response of implant systems
placed in the maxillary posterior region under various conditions of
angulation, bone density, and loading. International Journal of Oral &
Maxillofacial Implants 2008;23(1):57-64.
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Myers SA, Johanning JM, Stergiou N, Lynch TG, Longo GM, Pipinos, II.
Claudication distances and the Walking Impairment Questionnaire best
describe the ambulatory limitations in patients with symptomatic peripheral
arterial disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2008;47(3):550-5.
Seven YB, Akalan NE, Yucesoy CA. Effects of back loading on the biomechanics
of sit-to-stand motion in healthy children. Human Movement Science
2008;27(1):65-79.
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Fastnacht M. Tooth replacement pattern of Coloborhynchus robustus
(Pterosauria) from the Lower Cretaceous of Brazil. Journal of Morphology
2008;269(3):332-48.
Gand G, Garric J, Schneider J, Walter H, Lapeyrie J, Martin C et al.
Notostraca trackways in Permian playa environments of the Lodeve basin
(France). Journal of Iberian Geology 2008;34(1):73-108.
Mitchell PD, Redfern RC. Diagnostic criteria for developmental dislocation
of the hip in human skeletal remains. International Journal of
Osteoarchaeology 2008;18(1):61-71.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Granata KP, Lockhart TE. Dynamic stability differences in fall-prone and
healthy adults. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
2008;18(2):172-8.
Hof AL. The 'extrapolated center of mass' concept suggests a simple control
of balance in walking. Human Movement Science 2008;27(1):112-25.
Maiwald C, Grau S, Krauss I, Mauch M, Axmann D, Horstmann T. Reproducibility
of plantar pressure distribution data in barefoot running. Journal of
Applied Biomechanics 2008;24(1):14-23.
Toet A, Jansen SEM, Delleman NJ. Effects of field-of-view restrictions on
speed and accuracy of manoeuvring. Perceptual and Motor Skills
2007;105(3):1245-56.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Berthonnaud E, Herzberg G, Morrow D, An KN, Dimnet J. In vivo location of
joint centers of the shoulder system: Gleno-humeral and scapulo-thoracic
joints between two postures describing the arm elevation in the plane of
scapula using techniques based upon biplanar radiography. Journal of
Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2006;6(4):385-97.
Covey DC, Sapega AA, Riffenburgh RH. The effects of sequential sectioning of
defined posterior cruciate ligament fiber regions on translational knee
motion. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2008;36(3):480-6.
Daniel M, Iglic A, Kralj-Iglic V. Hip contact stress during normal and
staircase walking: The influence of acetabular anteversion angle and lateral
coverage of the acetabulum. Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2008;24(1):88-93.
de Toledo JM, Krug RC, Castro MP, Ribeiro DC, Loss JF. Torque and force
production during shoulder external rotation: Differences between transverse
and sagittal planes. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2008;24(1):51-7.
Dewing CB, McCormick F, Bell SJ, Solomon DJ, Stanley M, Rooney TB et al. An
analysis of capsular area in patients with anterior, posterior, and
multidirectional shoulder instability. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2008;36(3):515-22.
Lubowitz JH, Bernardini BJ, Reid JB. Current concepts review - Comprehensive
physical examination for instability of the knee. American Journal of Sports
Medicine 2008;36(3):577-94.
Petersen W, Loerch S, Schanz S, Raschke M, Zantop T. The role of the
posterior oblique ligament in controlling posterior tibial translation in
the posterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee. American Journal of Sports
Medicine 2008;36(3):495-501.
MODELING
De Sapio V, Khatib O, Delp S. Least action principles and their application
to constrained and task-level problems in robotics and biomechanics.
Multibody System Dynamics 2008;19(3):303-22.
MUSCLE
Daggfeldt K. Muscle bulging reduces muscle force and limits the maximal
effective muscle size. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology
2006;6(3):229-39.
Toscano AE, Manhaes-de-Castro R, Canon F. Effect of a low-protein diet
during pregnancy on skeletal muscle mechanical properties of offspring ratsNutrition 2008;24(3):270-8.
NEURAL
Dobkin BH. Fatigue versus activity-dependent fatigability in patients with
central or peripheral motor impairments. Neurorehabilitation and Neural
Repair 2008;22(2):105-10.
Furuya S, Kinoshita H. Organization of the upper limb movement for piano
key-depression differs between expert pianists and novice players.
Experimental Brain Research 2008;185(4):581-93.
Jayaram G, Stinear JW. Contralesional paired associative stimulation
increases paretic lower limb motor excitability post-stroke. Experimental
Brain Research 2008;185(4):563-70.
Jiang B, Zhang P, Yan J, Zhang H. Dynamic observation of biomechanic
properties of sciatic nerve at the suture site in rats following repairing.
Artificial Cells Blood Substitutes and Biotechnology 2008;36(1):45-50.
Leukel C, Taube W, Gruber M, Hodapp M, Gollhofer A. Influence of falling
height on the excitability of the soleus H-reflex during drop-jumps. Acta
Physiologica 2008;192(4):569-76.
Onifer SM, Rabchevsky AG, Scheff SW. Rat models of traumatic spinal cord
injury to assess motor recovery. Ilar Journal 2007;48(4):385-95.
Pijpers A, Winkelman BHJ, Bronsing R, Ruigrok TJH. Selective impairment of
the cerebellar C1 module involved in rat hind limb control reduces
step-dependent modulation of cutaneous reflexes. Journal of Neuroscience
2008;28(9):2179-89.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Thyer I, Shek C, Dietz HP. New imaging method for assessing pelvic floor
biomechanics. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology 2008;31(2):201-5.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Adam CJ, Askin GN, Pearcy MJ. Gravity-induced torque and intravertebral
rotation in idiopathic scoliosis. Spine 2008;33(2):E30-E7.
Flanagan E, Wiggermann N, Genaidy A, Stambough J, Shell R. Does lumbar
fusion increase the risk of disc degeneration of the adjacent segment? Human
Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing 2008;18(2):180-98.
Hedequist D, Hresko T, Proctor M. Modern cervical spine instrumentation in
children. Spine 2008;33(4):379-83.
Idler C, Zucherman JF, Yerby S, Hsu KY, Hannibal M, Kondrashov D. A novel
technique of intra-spinous process injection of PMMA to augment the strength
of an inter-spinous process device such as the X STOP. Spine
2008;33(4):452-6.
Jones GA, Kayanja M, Milks R, Lieberman I. Biomechanical characteristics of
hybrid hook-screw constructs in short-segment thoracic fixation. Spine
2008;33(2):173-7.
Korovessis P, Repantis T, Petsinis G, Iliopoulos P, Hadjipavlou A. Direct
reduction of thoracolumbar burst fractures by means of balloon kyphoplasty
with calcium phosphate and stabilization with pedicle-screw instrumentation
and fusion. Spine 2008;33(4):E100-E8.
Niosi CA, Wilson DC, Zhu Q, Keynan O, Wilson DR, Oxland TR. The effect of
dynamic posterior stabilization on facet joint contact forces. Spine
2008;33(1):19-26.
Rousseau MA, Bonnet X, Skalli W. Influence of the geometry of a
ball-and-socket intervertebral prosthesis at the cervical spine - A finite
element study. Spine 2008;33(1):E10-E4.
Rousseau MA, Cottin P, Levante S, Alexis N, Lazennec JY, Skalli W. In vivo
kinematics of two types of ball-and-socket cervical disc replacements in the
sagittal plane - Cranial versus caudal geometric center. Spine
2008;33(1):E6-E9.
Stemper BD, Yoganandan N, Pintar FA, Maiman DJ, Meyer MA, DeRosia J et al.
Anatomical gender differences in cervical vertebrae of size-matched
volunteers. Spine 2008;33(2):E44-E9.
Tzermiadianos MN, Mekhail A, Voronov LI, Zook J, Havey RM, Renner SM et al.
Enhancing the stability of anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Spine
2008;33(2):E38-E43.
Upendra BN, Meena D, Chowdhury B, Ahmad A, Jayaswal A. Outcome-based
classification for assessment of thoracic pedicular screw placement. Spine
2008;33(4):384-90.
Weisskopf M, Ohnsorge JAK, Niethard FU. Intravertebral pressure during
vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty. Spine 2008;33(2):178-82.
Wurgler-Hauri CC, Kalbarczyk A, Wiesli M, Landolt H, Fandino J. Dynamic
neutralization of the lumbar spine after microsurgical decompression in
acquired lumbar spinal stenosis and segmental instability. Spine
2008;33(3):E66-E72.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Apsingi S, Nguyen T, Bull AMJ, Unwin A, Deehan DJ, Amis AA. Control of
laxity in knees with combined posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral
corner deficiency - Comparison of single-bundle versus double-bundle
posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction combined with modified Larson
posterolateral corner reconstruction. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2008;36(3):487-94.
Atik B, Tan O, Dogan A, Kalender M, Tekes L, Korkmaz M et al. A new method
in tendon repair - Angular technique of interlocking (ATIK). Annals of
Plastic Surgery 2008;60(3):251-3.
Jia YW, Cheng LM, Yu GR, Du CF, Yang ZY, Yu Y et al. A finite element
analysis of the pelvic reconstruction using fibular transplantation fixed
with four different rod-screw systems after type I resection. Chinese
Medical Journal 2008;121(4):321-6.
Kovacevic D, Rodeo SA. Biological augmentation of rotator cuff tendon
repair. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2008;466(3):622-33.
1
Talbot M, Zdero R, Garneau D, Cole PA, Schemitsch EH. Fixation of long bone
segmental defects: A biomechanical study. Injury-International Journal of
the Care of the Injured 2008;39(2):181-6.
POSTURE/BALANCE
Grabiner MD, Donovan S, Bareither ML, Marone JR, Hamstra-Wright K, Gatts S
et al. Trunk kinematics and fall risk of older adults: Translating
biomechanical results to the clinic. Journal of Electromyography and
Kinesiology 2008;18(2):197-204.
Hsiao-Wecksler ET. Biomechanical and age-related differences in balance
recovery using the tether-release method. Journal of Electromyography and
Kinesiology 2008;18(2):179-87.
Lockhart TE. An integrated approach towards identifying age-related
mechanisms of slip initiated falls. Journal of Electromyography and
Kinesiology 2008;18(2):205-17.
Van Dieen JH, Pijnappels M. Falls in older people. Journal of
Electromyography and Kinesiology 2008;18(2):169-71.
SPORT/EXERCISE
Flanagan SP, Salem GJ. Lower extremity joint kinetic responses to external
resistance variations. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2008;24(1):58-68.
Kernozek TW, Torry MR, Iwasaki M. Gender differences in lower extremity
landing mechanics caused by neuromuscular fatigue. American Journal of
Sports Medicine 2008;36(3):554-65.
Meyer KE, Saether EE, Soiney EK, Shebeck MS, Paddock KL, Ludewig PM.
Three-dimensional scapular kinematics during the throwing motion. Journal of
Applied Biomechanics 2008;24(1):24-34.
Reinold MM, Wilk KE, Macrina LC, Sheheane C, Dun S, Fleisig GS et al.
Changes in shoulder and elbow passive range of motion after pitching in
professional baseball players. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2008;36(3):523-7.
Seifert L, Boulesteix L, Chollet D, Vilas-Boas JP. Differences in
spatial-temporal parameters and arm-leg coordination in butterfly stroke as
a function of race pace, skill and gender. Human Movement Science
2008;27(1):96-111.
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Chen CH, Liu HW, Tsai CL, Yu CM, Lin IH, Hsiue GH. Photoencapsulation of
bone morphogenetic protein-2 and periosteal progenitor cells improve tendon
graft healing in a bone tunnel. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2008;36(3):461-73.
Fredberg U, Stengaard-Pedersen K. Chronic tendinopathy tissue pathology,
pain mechanisms, and etiology with a special focus on inflammation.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 2008;18(1):3-15.
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Lee SJ, Oh SH, Liu J, Soker S, Atala A, Yoo JJ. The use of thermal
treatments to enhance the mechanical properties of electrospun poly
(epsilon-caprolactone) scaffolds. Biomaterials 2008;29(10):1422-30.
Roh JD, Nelson GN, Brennan MP, Mirensky TL, Yi T, Hazlett TF et al.
Small-diameter biodegradable scaffolds for functional vascular tissue
engineering in the mouse model. Biomaterials 2008;29(10):1454-63.
Xu ZC, Zhang WJ, Li H, Cui L, Cen L, Zhou GD et al. Engineering of an
elastic large muscular vessel wall with pulsatile stimulation in bioreactorBiomaterials 2008;29(10):1464-72.
TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING
Babbs CF. A new biomechanical head injury criterion. Journal of Mechanics in
Medicine and Biology 2006;6(4):349-71.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
ElMallah MK, Asrani SG. New ways to measure intraocular pressure. Current
Opinion in Ophthalmology 2008;19(2):122-6.
Fujimoto K, Yagi A. Backscroll illusion in far peripheral vision. Journal of
Vision 2007;7(8).
Liao K, Walker MF, Joshi A, Reschke M, Leigh RJ. Vestibulo-ocular responses
to vertical translation in normal human subjects. Experimental Brain
Research 2008;185(4):553-62.
Sigal IA, Flanagan JG, Tertinegg I, Ethier CR. Modeling individual-specific
human optic nerve head biomechanics. Part I: IOP-induced deformations and
influence of geometry. Biomech Model Mechanobiol. 2008 Feb 29 [Epub ahead of
print] DOI: 10.1007/s10237-008-0120-7
UNIQUE TOPIC
Chepelianskii AD, Chevy F, Raphael E. Capillary-gravity waves generated by a
slow moving object. Physical Review Letters 2008;1(7).
Groen BE, Weerdesteyn V, Duysens J. The relation between hip impact velocity
and hip impact force differs between sideways fall techniques. Journal of
Electromyography and Kinesiology 2008;18(2):228-34.
Mossio M, Vidal M, Berthoz A. Traveled distances: New insights into the role
of optic flow. Vision Research 2008;48(2):289-303.
Sze PC, Cheung WH, Qin L, Tam KF, Ng WK, Leung KS. Biomechanical study of an
anthropometrically designed hip protector for older Chinese women. Geriatric
Nursing 2008;29(1):64-9.
Wardrope J, Barron D, Draycott S, Sloan J. Soft tissue injuries: Principles
of biomechanics, physiotherapy and imaging. Emergency Medicine Journal
2008;25(3):158-62.
Watts CR, Awan SN, Marler JA. An investigation of voice quality in
individuals with inherited elastin gene abnormalities. Clinical Linguistics
& Phonetics 2008;22(3):199-213.
Weerdesteyn V, Groen BE, van Swigchem R, Duysens J. Martial arts fall
techniques reduce hip impact forces in naive subjects after a brief period
of training. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2008;18(2):235-42.
PICK OF THE WEEK
Ganz RA, Gostout CJ, Grudem J, Swanson W, Berg T, DeMeester TR. Use of a
magnetic sphincter for the treatment of GERD: a feasibility study.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2008;67(2):287-94.
***Hurray, that's the update, hurray***
March 14, 2008 – March 20, 2008
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Keith E. Gordon, PhD
Sensory Motor Performance Program
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
***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
Plochocki JH, Rivera JP, Zhang C, Ebba SA. Bone modeling response to
voluntary exercise in the hindlimb of mice. Journal of Morphology
2008;269(3):313-8.
Zhang Y, Leung PC, Che CT, Chow HK, Wu CF, Wong MS. Improvement of bone
properties and enhancement of mineralization by ethanol extract of Fructus
Ligustri Lucidi. British Journal of Nutrition 2008;99(3):494-502.
CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY
Bia D, Zocalo Y, Armentano R, Camus J, de Forteza E, Cabrera-Fischer E.
Increased reversal and oscillatory shear stress cause smooth muscle
contraction-dependent changes in sheep aortic dynamics: role in aortic
balloon pump circulatory support. Acta Physiologica 2008;192(4):487-503.
Demoule A, Verin E, Du Montcel ST, Similowski T. Short-term
training-dependent plasticity of the corticospinal diaphragm control in
normal humans. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 2008;160(2):172-80.
Fielitz J, Kim MS, Shelton JM, Qi XX, Hill JA, Richardson JA et al.
Requirement of protein kinase D1 for pathological cardiac remodeling.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of
America 2008;105(8):3059-63.
Shimura M, Minamisawa S, Takeshima H, Jiao Q, Bai Y, Umemura S et al.
Sarcalumenin alleviates stress-induced cardiac dysfunction by improving Ca2+
handling of the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Cardiovascular Research
2008;77(2):362-70.
Zhou MS, Schulman IH, Jaimes EA, Raij L. Thiazide diuretics, endothelial
function, and vascular oxidative stress. Journal of Hypertension
2008;26(3):494-500.
CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR
Krishnan J, Iglesias PA. Systems analysis of regulatory processes underlying
eukaryotic gradient perception. Ieee Transactions on Automatic Control
2008:126-38.
O'Cearbhaill ED, Punchard MA, Murphy M, Barry FP, McHugh PE, Barron V.
Response of mesenchymal stem cells to the biomechanical environment of the
endothelium on a flexible tubular silicone substrate. Biomaterials
2008;29(11):1610-9.
Smith CW. Adhesion molecules and receptors. Journal of Allergy and Clinical
Immunology 2008;121(2):S375-S9.
COMPARATIVE
Coelho CM, Melo LFB, Sabato MAL, Magm EMV, Hirsch A, Young RJ. Habitat use
by wild maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus) in a transition zone
environment. Journal of Mammalogy 2008;89(1):97-104.
Crockett CJ, Peters SE. Hindlimb muscle fiber types in two frogs (Rana
catesbeiana and Litoria caerulea) with different locomotor behaviors:
Histochemical and enzymatic comparison. Journal of Morphology
2008;269(3):365-74.
Hopkins SSB. Reassessing the mass of exceptionally large rodents using
toothrow length and area as proxies for body mass. Journal of Mammalogy
2008;89(1):232-43.
Kienle C, Gerhardt A. Behavior of Corophium volutator (Crustacea, Amphipoda)
exposed to the water-accommodated fraction of oil in water and sediment.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2008;27(3):599-604.
Li W, Amirfazli A. Hierarchical structures for natural superhydrophobic
surfaces. Soft Matter 2008;4(3):462-6.
Richman SE, Lovvorn JR. Costs of diving by wing and foot propulsion in a sea
duck, the white-winged scoter. Journal of Comparative Physiology
B-Biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology 2008;178(3):321-32.
Sustaita D. Musculoskeletal underpinnings to differences in killing behavior
between North American Accipiters (Falconiformes : Accipitridae) and falcons
(Falconidae). Journal of Morphology 2008;269(3):283-301.
Zani PA, Neuhaus RA, Jones TD, Milgrom JE. Effects of reproductive burden on
endurance performance in Side-Blotched Lizards (Uta stansburiana). Journal
of Herpetology 2008;42(1):76-81.
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Chen Y, Shin HI, Kyung HM. Biomechanical and histological comparison of
self-drilling and self-tapping orthodontic microimplants in dogs. American
Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2008;133(1):44-50.
Komatsu K, Shimada A, Shibata T, Shimoda S, Oida S, Kawasaki K et al.
Long-term effects of local pretreatment with alendronate on healing of
replanted rat teeth. Journal of Periodontal Research 2008;43(2):194-200.
Kong L, Hu KJ, Li DH, Song YL, Yang J, Wu ZY et al. Evaluation of the
cylinder implant thread height and width: A 3-dimensional finite element
analysis. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
2008;23(1):65-74.
Lin CL, Wang JC, Ramp LC, Liu PR. Biomechanical response of implant systems
placed in the maxillary posterior region under various conditions of
angulation, bone density, and loading. International Journal of Oral &
Maxillofacial Implants 2008;23(1):57-64.
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Myers SA, Johanning JM, Stergiou N, Lynch TG, Longo GM, Pipinos, II.
Claudication distances and the Walking Impairment Questionnaire best
describe the ambulatory limitations in patients with symptomatic peripheral
arterial disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2008;47(3):550-5.
Seven YB, Akalan NE, Yucesoy CA. Effects of back loading on the biomechanics
of sit-to-stand motion in healthy children. Human Movement Science
2008;27(1):65-79.
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Fastnacht M. Tooth replacement pattern of Coloborhynchus robustus
(Pterosauria) from the Lower Cretaceous of Brazil. Journal of Morphology
2008;269(3):332-48.
Gand G, Garric J, Schneider J, Walter H, Lapeyrie J, Martin C et al.
Notostraca trackways in Permian playa environments of the Lodeve basin
(France). Journal of Iberian Geology 2008;34(1):73-108.
Mitchell PD, Redfern RC. Diagnostic criteria for developmental dislocation
of the hip in human skeletal remains. International Journal of
Osteoarchaeology 2008;18(1):61-71.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Granata KP, Lockhart TE. Dynamic stability differences in fall-prone and
healthy adults. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
2008;18(2):172-8.
Hof AL. The 'extrapolated center of mass' concept suggests a simple control
of balance in walking. Human Movement Science 2008;27(1):112-25.
Maiwald C, Grau S, Krauss I, Mauch M, Axmann D, Horstmann T. Reproducibility
of plantar pressure distribution data in barefoot running. Journal of
Applied Biomechanics 2008;24(1):14-23.
Toet A, Jansen SEM, Delleman NJ. Effects of field-of-view restrictions on
speed and accuracy of manoeuvring. Perceptual and Motor Skills
2007;105(3):1245-56.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Berthonnaud E, Herzberg G, Morrow D, An KN, Dimnet J. In vivo location of
joint centers of the shoulder system: Gleno-humeral and scapulo-thoracic
joints between two postures describing the arm elevation in the plane of
scapula using techniques based upon biplanar radiography. Journal of
Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2006;6(4):385-97.
Covey DC, Sapega AA, Riffenburgh RH. The effects of sequential sectioning of
defined posterior cruciate ligament fiber regions on translational knee
motion. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2008;36(3):480-6.
Daniel M, Iglic A, Kralj-Iglic V. Hip contact stress during normal and
staircase walking: The influence of acetabular anteversion angle and lateral
coverage of the acetabulum. Journal of Applied Biomechanics
2008;24(1):88-93.
de Toledo JM, Krug RC, Castro MP, Ribeiro DC, Loss JF. Torque and force
production during shoulder external rotation: Differences between transverse
and sagittal planes. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2008;24(1):51-7.
Dewing CB, McCormick F, Bell SJ, Solomon DJ, Stanley M, Rooney TB et al. An
analysis of capsular area in patients with anterior, posterior, and
multidirectional shoulder instability. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2008;36(3):515-22.
Lubowitz JH, Bernardini BJ, Reid JB. Current concepts review - Comprehensive
physical examination for instability of the knee. American Journal of Sports
Medicine 2008;36(3):577-94.
Petersen W, Loerch S, Schanz S, Raschke M, Zantop T. The role of the
posterior oblique ligament in controlling posterior tibial translation in
the posterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee. American Journal of Sports
Medicine 2008;36(3):495-501.
MODELING
De Sapio V, Khatib O, Delp S. Least action principles and their application
to constrained and task-level problems in robotics and biomechanics.
Multibody System Dynamics 2008;19(3):303-22.
MUSCLE
Daggfeldt K. Muscle bulging reduces muscle force and limits the maximal
effective muscle size. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology
2006;6(3):229-39.
Toscano AE, Manhaes-de-Castro R, Canon F. Effect of a low-protein diet
during pregnancy on skeletal muscle mechanical properties of offspring ratsNutrition 2008;24(3):270-8.
NEURAL
Dobkin BH. Fatigue versus activity-dependent fatigability in patients with
central or peripheral motor impairments. Neurorehabilitation and Neural
Repair 2008;22(2):105-10.
Furuya S, Kinoshita H. Organization of the upper limb movement for piano
key-depression differs between expert pianists and novice players.
Experimental Brain Research 2008;185(4):581-93.
Jayaram G, Stinear JW. Contralesional paired associative stimulation
increases paretic lower limb motor excitability post-stroke. Experimental
Brain Research 2008;185(4):563-70.
Jiang B, Zhang P, Yan J, Zhang H. Dynamic observation of biomechanic
properties of sciatic nerve at the suture site in rats following repairing.
Artificial Cells Blood Substitutes and Biotechnology 2008;36(1):45-50.
Leukel C, Taube W, Gruber M, Hodapp M, Gollhofer A. Influence of falling
height on the excitability of the soleus H-reflex during drop-jumps. Acta
Physiologica 2008;192(4):569-76.
Onifer SM, Rabchevsky AG, Scheff SW. Rat models of traumatic spinal cord
injury to assess motor recovery. Ilar Journal 2007;48(4):385-95.
Pijpers A, Winkelman BHJ, Bronsing R, Ruigrok TJH. Selective impairment of
the cerebellar C1 module involved in rat hind limb control reduces
step-dependent modulation of cutaneous reflexes. Journal of Neuroscience
2008;28(9):2179-89.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Thyer I, Shek C, Dietz HP. New imaging method for assessing pelvic floor
biomechanics. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology 2008;31(2):201-5.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Adam CJ, Askin GN, Pearcy MJ. Gravity-induced torque and intravertebral
rotation in idiopathic scoliosis. Spine 2008;33(2):E30-E7.
Flanagan E, Wiggermann N, Genaidy A, Stambough J, Shell R. Does lumbar
fusion increase the risk of disc degeneration of the adjacent segment? Human
Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing 2008;18(2):180-98.
Hedequist D, Hresko T, Proctor M. Modern cervical spine instrumentation in
children. Spine 2008;33(4):379-83.
Idler C, Zucherman JF, Yerby S, Hsu KY, Hannibal M, Kondrashov D. A novel
technique of intra-spinous process injection of PMMA to augment the strength
of an inter-spinous process device such as the X STOP. Spine
2008;33(4):452-6.
Jones GA, Kayanja M, Milks R, Lieberman I. Biomechanical characteristics of
hybrid hook-screw constructs in short-segment thoracic fixation. Spine
2008;33(2):173-7.
Korovessis P, Repantis T, Petsinis G, Iliopoulos P, Hadjipavlou A. Direct
reduction of thoracolumbar burst fractures by means of balloon kyphoplasty
with calcium phosphate and stabilization with pedicle-screw instrumentation
and fusion. Spine 2008;33(4):E100-E8.
Niosi CA, Wilson DC, Zhu Q, Keynan O, Wilson DR, Oxland TR. The effect of
dynamic posterior stabilization on facet joint contact forces. Spine
2008;33(1):19-26.
Rousseau MA, Bonnet X, Skalli W. Influence of the geometry of a
ball-and-socket intervertebral prosthesis at the cervical spine - A finite
element study. Spine 2008;33(1):E10-E4.
Rousseau MA, Cottin P, Levante S, Alexis N, Lazennec JY, Skalli W. In vivo
kinematics of two types of ball-and-socket cervical disc replacements in the
sagittal plane - Cranial versus caudal geometric center. Spine
2008;33(1):E6-E9.
Stemper BD, Yoganandan N, Pintar FA, Maiman DJ, Meyer MA, DeRosia J et al.
Anatomical gender differences in cervical vertebrae of size-matched
volunteers. Spine 2008;33(2):E44-E9.
Tzermiadianos MN, Mekhail A, Voronov LI, Zook J, Havey RM, Renner SM et al.
Enhancing the stability of anterior lumbar interbody fusion. Spine
2008;33(2):E38-E43.
Upendra BN, Meena D, Chowdhury B, Ahmad A, Jayaswal A. Outcome-based
classification for assessment of thoracic pedicular screw placement. Spine
2008;33(4):384-90.
Weisskopf M, Ohnsorge JAK, Niethard FU. Intravertebral pressure during
vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty. Spine 2008;33(2):178-82.
Wurgler-Hauri CC, Kalbarczyk A, Wiesli M, Landolt H, Fandino J. Dynamic
neutralization of the lumbar spine after microsurgical decompression in
acquired lumbar spinal stenosis and segmental instability. Spine
2008;33(3):E66-E72.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Apsingi S, Nguyen T, Bull AMJ, Unwin A, Deehan DJ, Amis AA. Control of
laxity in knees with combined posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral
corner deficiency - Comparison of single-bundle versus double-bundle
posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction combined with modified Larson
posterolateral corner reconstruction. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2008;36(3):487-94.
Atik B, Tan O, Dogan A, Kalender M, Tekes L, Korkmaz M et al. A new method
in tendon repair - Angular technique of interlocking (ATIK). Annals of
Plastic Surgery 2008;60(3):251-3.
Jia YW, Cheng LM, Yu GR, Du CF, Yang ZY, Yu Y et al. A finite element
analysis of the pelvic reconstruction using fibular transplantation fixed
with four different rod-screw systems after type I resection. Chinese
Medical Journal 2008;121(4):321-6.
Kovacevic D, Rodeo SA. Biological augmentation of rotator cuff tendon
repair. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2008;466(3):622-33.
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Talbot M, Zdero R, Garneau D, Cole PA, Schemitsch EH. Fixation of long bone
segmental defects: A biomechanical study. Injury-International Journal of
the Care of the Injured 2008;39(2):181-6.
POSTURE/BALANCE
Grabiner MD, Donovan S, Bareither ML, Marone JR, Hamstra-Wright K, Gatts S
et al. Trunk kinematics and fall risk of older adults: Translating
biomechanical results to the clinic. Journal of Electromyography and
Kinesiology 2008;18(2):197-204.
Hsiao-Wecksler ET. Biomechanical and age-related differences in balance
recovery using the tether-release method. Journal of Electromyography and
Kinesiology 2008;18(2):179-87.
Lockhart TE. An integrated approach towards identifying age-related
mechanisms of slip initiated falls. Journal of Electromyography and
Kinesiology 2008;18(2):205-17.
Van Dieen JH, Pijnappels M. Falls in older people. Journal of
Electromyography and Kinesiology 2008;18(2):169-71.
SPORT/EXERCISE
Flanagan SP, Salem GJ. Lower extremity joint kinetic responses to external
resistance variations. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2008;24(1):58-68.
Kernozek TW, Torry MR, Iwasaki M. Gender differences in lower extremity
landing mechanics caused by neuromuscular fatigue. American Journal of
Sports Medicine 2008;36(3):554-65.
Meyer KE, Saether EE, Soiney EK, Shebeck MS, Paddock KL, Ludewig PM.
Three-dimensional scapular kinematics during the throwing motion. Journal of
Applied Biomechanics 2008;24(1):24-34.
Reinold MM, Wilk KE, Macrina LC, Sheheane C, Dun S, Fleisig GS et al.
Changes in shoulder and elbow passive range of motion after pitching in
professional baseball players. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2008;36(3):523-7.
Seifert L, Boulesteix L, Chollet D, Vilas-Boas JP. Differences in
spatial-temporal parameters and arm-leg coordination in butterfly stroke as
a function of race pace, skill and gender. Human Movement Science
2008;27(1):96-111.
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Chen CH, Liu HW, Tsai CL, Yu CM, Lin IH, Hsiue GH. Photoencapsulation of
bone morphogenetic protein-2 and periosteal progenitor cells improve tendon
graft healing in a bone tunnel. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2008;36(3):461-73.
Fredberg U, Stengaard-Pedersen K. Chronic tendinopathy tissue pathology,
pain mechanisms, and etiology with a special focus on inflammation.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 2008;18(1):3-15.
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Lee SJ, Oh SH, Liu J, Soker S, Atala A, Yoo JJ. The use of thermal
treatments to enhance the mechanical properties of electrospun poly
(epsilon-caprolactone) scaffolds. Biomaterials 2008;29(10):1422-30.
Roh JD, Nelson GN, Brennan MP, Mirensky TL, Yi T, Hazlett TF et al.
Small-diameter biodegradable scaffolds for functional vascular tissue
engineering in the mouse model. Biomaterials 2008;29(10):1454-63.
Xu ZC, Zhang WJ, Li H, Cui L, Cen L, Zhou GD et al. Engineering of an
elastic large muscular vessel wall with pulsatile stimulation in bioreactorBiomaterials 2008;29(10):1464-72.
TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING
Babbs CF. A new biomechanical head injury criterion. Journal of Mechanics in
Medicine and Biology 2006;6(4):349-71.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
ElMallah MK, Asrani SG. New ways to measure intraocular pressure. Current
Opinion in Ophthalmology 2008;19(2):122-6.
Fujimoto K, Yagi A. Backscroll illusion in far peripheral vision. Journal of
Vision 2007;7(8).
Liao K, Walker MF, Joshi A, Reschke M, Leigh RJ. Vestibulo-ocular responses
to vertical translation in normal human subjects. Experimental Brain
Research 2008;185(4):553-62.
Sigal IA, Flanagan JG, Tertinegg I, Ethier CR. Modeling individual-specific
human optic nerve head biomechanics. Part I: IOP-induced deformations and
influence of geometry. Biomech Model Mechanobiol. 2008 Feb 29 [Epub ahead of
print] DOI: 10.1007/s10237-008-0120-7
UNIQUE TOPIC
Chepelianskii AD, Chevy F, Raphael E. Capillary-gravity waves generated by a
slow moving object. Physical Review Letters 2008;1(7).
Groen BE, Weerdesteyn V, Duysens J. The relation between hip impact velocity
and hip impact force differs between sideways fall techniques. Journal of
Electromyography and Kinesiology 2008;18(2):228-34.
Mossio M, Vidal M, Berthoz A. Traveled distances: New insights into the role
of optic flow. Vision Research 2008;48(2):289-303.
Sze PC, Cheung WH, Qin L, Tam KF, Ng WK, Leung KS. Biomechanical study of an
anthropometrically designed hip protector for older Chinese women. Geriatric
Nursing 2008;29(1):64-9.
Wardrope J, Barron D, Draycott S, Sloan J. Soft tissue injuries: Principles
of biomechanics, physiotherapy and imaging. Emergency Medicine Journal
2008;25(3):158-62.
Watts CR, Awan SN, Marler JA. An investigation of voice quality in
individuals with inherited elastin gene abnormalities. Clinical Linguistics
& Phonetics 2008;22(3):199-213.
Weerdesteyn V, Groen BE, van Swigchem R, Duysens J. Martial arts fall
techniques reduce hip impact forces in naive subjects after a brief period
of training. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2008;18(2):235-42.
PICK OF THE WEEK
Ganz RA, Gostout CJ, Grudem J, Swanson W, Berg T, DeMeester TR. Use of a
magnetic sphincter for the treatment of GERD: a feasibility study.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2008;67(2):287-94.
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