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LITERATURE UPDATE
March 21, 2008 – March 27, 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
Arrington SA, Damron TA, Mann KA, Allen MJ. Concurrent administration of
zoledronic acid and irradiation leads to improved bone density,
biomechanical strength, and microarchitecture in a mouse model of
tumor-induced osteolysis. Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008;97(3):284-90.
Nissen-Meyer LSH, Svalheim S, Tauboll E, Gjerstad L, Reinholt FP, Jemtand RHow can antiepileptic drugs affect bone mass, structure and metabolism?
Lessons from animal studies. Seizure-European Journal of Epilepsy
2008;17(2):187-91.
CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR
Chee CY, Lee HP, Lu C. Using 3D fluid-structure interaction model to analyse
the biomechanical properties of erythrocyte. Physics Letters A
2008;372(9):1357-62.
COMPARATIVE
Aubret F, Shine R. Early experience influences both habitat choice and
locomotor performance in tiger snakes. American Naturalist
2008;171(4):524-31.
Hirasaki E, Higurashi Y, Kumakura H. Dynamics of foot use during bipedal and
quadrupedal locomotion in Japanese macaques. American Journal of Physical
Anthropology 2008:118-.
Kagaya M, Ogihara N, Nakatsukasa M. Morphological study of the anthropoid
thoracic cage: scaling of thoracic width and an analysis of rib curvature.
Primates 2008;49(2):89-99.
Malinzak M, Kay RF, Sims EL, Queen R. Characterization of primate head
accelerations during locomotion: A novel application of 3D motion analysis
with comparative implications. American Journal of Physical Anthropology
2008:147-8.
O'Neill MC. Effects of load carrying on the metabolic cost of locomotion in
Lemur catta. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:165-6.
Salesa MJ, Anton M, Peigne S, Morales J. Functional anatomy and biomechanics
of the postcranial skeleton of Simocyon batalleri (Viret, 1929) (Carnivora,
Ailuridae) from the Late Miocene of Spain. Zoological Journal of the Linnean
Society 2008;152(3):593-621.
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Charalampidou M, Kjellberg H, Georgiakaki I, Kiliaridis S. Masseter muscle
thickness and mechanical advantage in relation to vertical craniofacial
morphology in children. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2008;66(1):23-30.
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Johnston TE, Prosser LA, Lee SCK. Differences in pedal forces during
recumbent cycling in adolescents with and without cerebral palsy. Clinical
Biomechanics 2008;23(2):248-51.
Toet A, Jansen SEM, Delleman NJ. Effects of field-of-view restriction on
manoeuvring in a 3-D environment. Ergonomics 2008;51(3):385-94.
Vannozzi G, Pecoraro R, Caserotti P, Cappozzo A. A neurofuzzy inference
system based on biomechanical features for the evaluation of the effects of
physical training. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical
Engineering 2008;11(1):11-7.
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Fellmann CD. Tibial ontogeny and locomotor development in Macaca. American
Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:95-.
Forsythe EC, Ford SM. Craniofacial adaptations to tree-gouging in marmosets:
biomechanics and implications for platyrrhine evolution. American Journal of
Physical Anthropology 2008:97-.
LaRocque RM. Ontogeny of locomotion in western lowland gorillas (Gorilla
gorilla gorilla) - I. Positional behavior and habitat use in captive
environments. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:137-.
Meyer MR. Skeletal indications for distance locomotion in early Homo
erectus. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:155-.
Mitchell TRT, Bishop KL. The use of binocular cues in feline locomotion -
consequences for primate evolution. American Journal of Physical
Anthropology 2008:156-7.
Ruff CB. Limb strength proportions of OH 62 and locomotion among early
African Homo. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:183-4.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Bachmann V, Mueller R, van Hedel HJA, Dietz V. Vertical perturbations of
human gait: organisation and adaptation of leg muscle responses.
Experimental Brain Research 2008;186(1):123-30.
Cachel S, Crisfield M. Does hominid bipedalism arise from arboreal
locomotion on flexible branches? American Journal of Physical Anthropology
2008:75-.
Carlson KJ, Lubinsky S, Judex S. Directly relating trabecular architecture
to locomotion - an experimental model of locomotor behavior effects.
American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:76-.
Carr CE, Newman DJ. Characterization of a lower-body exoskeleton for
simulation of space-suited locomotion. Acta Astronautica
2008;62(4-5):308-23.
Drew T, Kalaska J, Krouchev N. Muscle synergies during locomotion in the
cat: a model for motor cortex control. Journal of Physiology-London
2008;586(5):1239-45.
Harcourt-Smith WEH, Tallman M. Locomotor diversity in the hominin record:
fact or fiction? American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:112-.
Malt BC, Gennari S, Imai M, Ameel E, Tsuda N, Majid A. Talking about walking
- Biomechanics and the language of locomotion. Psychological Science
2008;19(3):232-40.
Marchi D. Diaphyseal and joint properties of metacarpals and metatarsals of
Hominoidea and their relationships with locomotor behavior. American Journal
of Physical Anthropology 2008:148-.
Raichlen DA, Keeney BK, Gerdeman G, Meek TH, Wijeratne RS, Garland TJ. Wired
to run? The evolution of novel locomotor behaviors in hominins. American
Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:176-7.
Webb D, Ward H. Staggering under the load: biomechanics of carrying as
indicated by footprint trail parameters. American Journal of Physical
Anthropology 2008:219-.
Wittman AB, Pontzer H. The effect of pelvic dimorphism on locomotor cost:
are women less efficient than men? American Journal of Physical Anthropology
2008:69-.
HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE
Majima M, Horii E, Matsuki H, Hirata H, Genda E. Load transmission through
the wrist in the extended position. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2008;33A(2):182-8.
Nishiwaki M, Nakamura T, Nagura T, Toyama Y, Ikegami H. Ulnar-shortening
effect on distal radioulnar joint pressure: A biomechanical study. Journal
of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2008;33A(2):198-205.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Davies-Tuck ML, Martel-Pelletier J, Wluka AE, Pelletier JP, Ding C, Jones G
et al. Meniscal tear and increased tibial plateau bone area in healthy
post-menopausal women. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2008;16(2):268-71.
Fernandez JW, Akbarshahi M, Kim HJ, Pandy MG. Integrating modelling, motion
capture and x-ray fluoroscopy to investigate patellofemoral function during
dynamic activity. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical
Engineering 2008;11(1):41-53.
Mesfar W, Shirazi-Adl A. Computational biomechanics of knee joint in open
kinetic chain extension exercises. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and
Biomedical Engineering 2008;11(1):55-61.
Shih KS, Lu TW, Fu YC, Hou SM, Sun JS, Cheng CY. Biomechanical analysis of
nonconstrained and semiconstrained total elbow replacements: A preliminary
report. Journal of Mechanics 2008;24(1):103-10.
Tanaka E, Rego EB, Iwabuchi Y, Inubushi T, Koolstra JH, van Eijden T et al.
Biomechanical response of condylar cartilage-on-bone to dynamic shear.
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 2008;85A(1):127-32.
METHODS
van den Bogert AJ, Su A. A weighted least squares method for inverse dynamic
analysis. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
2008;11(1):3-9.
MODELING
Kanner LM, Horgan CO. Plane strain bending of strain-stiffening rubber-like
rectangular beams. International Journal of Solids and Structures
2008;45(6):1713-29.
MUSCLE
Gatti CJ, Doro LC, Langenderfer JE, Mell AG, Maratt JD, Carpenter JE et al.
Evaluation of three methods for determining EMG-muscle force parameter
estimates for the shoulder muscles. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(2):166-74
Kubo K, Ishida Y, Kolmuro T, Tsunoda N, Kanehisa H, Fukunaga T. Age-related
differences in the force generation capabilities and tendon extensibilities
of knee extensors and plantar flexors in men. Journals of Gerontology Series
a-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 2007;62(11):1252-8.
Maas H, Sandercock TG. Are skeletal muscles independent actuators? Force
transmission from soleus muscle in the cat. J Appl Physiol. 2008 Mar 13;
[Epub ahead of print]
Seebacher F, James RS. Plasticity of muscle function in a thermoregulating
ectotherm (Crocodylus porosus): biomechanics and metabolism. American
Journal of Physiology-Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology
2008;294(3):R1024-R32.
NEURAL
Coq JO, Strata F, Russier M, Safadi FF, Merzenich MM, Byl NN et al. Impact
of neonatal asphyxia and hind limb immobilization on musculoskeletal tissues
and S1 map organization: Implications for cerebral palsy. Experimental
Neurology 2008;210(1):95-108.
Ritt JT, Andermann ML, Moore CI. Embodied information processing: Vibrissa
mechanics and texture features shape micromotions in actively sensing rats.
Neuron 2008;57(4):599-613.
Savin DN, Morton SM. Asymmetric generalization between the arm and leg
following prism-induced visuomotor adaptation. Experimental Brain Research
2008;186(1):175-82.
Slegenthaler MM, Berchtold NC, Cotman CW, Keirstead HS. Voluntary running
attenuates age-related deficits following SCI. Experimental Neurology
2008;210(1):207-16.
Tan U, Pence S. "Unertan syndrome" in two Turkish families in relation to
devolution and emergence of homo erectus: Neurological examination, MRI, and
PET scans. International Journal of Neuroscience 2008;118(3):313-36.
Wirth B, van Hedel HJA, Curt A. Ankle dexterity is less impaired than muscle
strength in incomplete spinal cord lesion. Journal of Neurology
2008;255(2):273-9.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Aryan HE, Iewman CB, Nottmeier EW, Acosta FL, Wang VY, Ames CP.
Stabilization of the atlantoaxial complex via C-1 lateral mass and C-2
pedicle screw fixation in a multicenter clinical experience in 102 patients:
modification of the Harms and Goel techniques. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine
2008;8(3):222-9.
Cheng CH, Chen TY, Kuo YW, Wang JL. The mechanics of cervical muscle
recruitment on cervical spine stability - A biomechanical in vitro study
using porcine model. Journal of Mechanics 2008;24(1):63-8.
DiPaola CP, Molinari RW. Posterior lumbar interbody fusion. Journal of the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2008;16(3):130-9.
Hasegawa K, Kitahara K, Hara T, Takano K, Shimoda H, Homma T. Evaluation of
lumbar segmental instability in degenerative diseases by using a new
intraoperative measurement system. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine
2008;8(3):255-62.
Ivancic PC, Ito S, Tominaga Y, Rubin W, Coe MP, Ndu AB et al. Whiplash
causes increased laxity of cervical capsular ligament. Clinical Biomechanics
2008;23(2):159-65.
Kettler A, Drumm J, Heuer F, Haeussler K, Mack C, Claes L et al. Can a
modified interspinous spacer prevent instability in axial rotation and
lateral bending? A biomechanical in vitro study resulting in a new idea.
Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(2):242-7.
Kurtz SM, Patwardhan A, MacDonald D, Ciccarelli L, van Ooij A, Lorenz M et
al. What is the correlation of in vivo wear and damage patterns with in
vitro TDR motion response? Spine 2008;33(5):481-9.
Rohlmann A, Graichen F, Bender A, Kayser R, Bergmann G. Loads on a
telemeterized vertebral body replacement measured in three patients within
the first postoperative month. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(2):147-58.
Wang XY, Dai LY, Xu HZ, Chi YL. Biomechanical effect of the extent of
vertebral body fracture on the thoracolumbar spine with pedicle screw
fixation: An in vitro study. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
2008;15(3):286-90.
Yoganandan N, Stemper BD, Pintar FA, Baisden JL, Shender BS, Paskoff G.
Normative segment-specific axial and coronal angulation corridors of
subaxial cervical column in axial rotation. Spine 2008;33(5):490-6.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Chaudhary SB, Liporace FA, Gandhi A, Donley BG, Pinzur MS, Lin SS.
Complications of ankle fracture in patients with diabetes. Journal of the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2008;16(3):159-70.
Jung YB, Jung HJ, Kim SJ, Park SJ, Song KS, Lee YS et al. Posterolateral
corner reconstruction for posterolateral rotatory instability combined with
posterior cruciate ligament injuries: comparison between fibular tunnel and
tibial tunnel techniques. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy
2008;16(3):239-48.
Lamata P, Gomez EJ, Hernandez FL, Pastor AO, Sanchez-Margallo FM, Guerrero
FDP. Understanding perceptual boundaries in laparoscopic surgery. Ieee
Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2008;55(3):866-73.
Mine T, Sugitani D, Tanaka H, Ishida Y, Muramatu K, Taguchi T. Resection
arthroplasty combined with a muscle graft to treat refractory post-total
knee arthroplasty infections. Journal of Arthroplasty 2008;23(2):210-5.
Rath SA, Moszko S, Schaffner PM, Cantone G, Braun V, Richter HP et al.
Accuracy of pedicle screw insertion in the cervical spine for internal
fixation using frameless stereotactic guidance. Journal of
Neurosurgery-Spine 2008;8(3):237-45.
Schuind F, Eslami S, Ledoux P. Aspects of current management - Kienbock's
disease. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-British Volume 2008;90B(2):133-9
Schwab R, Schumacher O, Junge K, Binnebosel M, Klinge U, Becker HP et al.
Biomechanical analyses of mesh fixation in TAPP and TEP hernia repair.
Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques 2008;22(3):731-8.
Sosna A, Pokorny D, Hromadka R, Jahoda D, Bartak V, Pinskerova V. A new
technique for reconstruction of the proximal humerus after three- and
four-part fractures. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-British Volume
2008;90B(2):194-9.
Sparks BS, Nyland J, Nawab A, Blackburn E, Krupp R, Burden R. Cyclic loading
comparison of Bio-SutureTak-#2 FiberWire and Bio Mini-Revo-#2 Hi-Fi suture
anchor-sutures in cadaveric scapulae. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology
Arthroscopy 2008;16(3):317-25.
Streich NA, Friedrich K, Gotterbarm T, Schmitt H. Reconstruction of the ACL
with a semitendinosus tendon graft: a prospective randomized single blinded
comparison of double-bundle versus single-bundle technique in male athletesKnee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2008;16(3):232-8.
Suggs JF, Hanson GR, Park SE, Moynihan AL, Li G. Patient function after a
posterior stabilizing total knee arthroplasty: cam-post engagement and knee
kinematics. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2008;16(3):290-6.
ROBOTICS
Vanderborght B, Verrelst B, Van Ham R, Van Damme M, Beyl P, Lefeber D.
Development of a compliance controller to reduce energy consumption for
bipedal robots. Autonomous Robots 2008;24(4):419-34.
Zhang DB, Hu D, Shen LC, Me HB. Design of an artificial bionic neural
network to control fish-robot's locomotion. Neurocomputing
2008;71(4-6):648-54.
REACHING/GRASP
Crosbie J, Kilbreath SL, Hollmann L, York S. Scapulohumeral rhythm and
associated spinal motion. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(2):184-92.
Fioretti S, Scocco M. An estimation of joint kinematics for a standing reach
task using ground reaction data. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and
Biomedical Engineering 2008;11(1):81-93.
Seo NJ, Armstrong TJ, Chaffin DB, Ashton-Miller JA. Inward torque and
high-friction handles can reduce required muscle efforts for torque
generation. Human Factors 2008;50(1):37-48.
SPORT/EXERCISE
Marcora SM, Bosio A, de Morree HM. Locomotor muscle fatigue increases
cardiorespiratory responses and reduces performance during intense cycling
exercise independently from metabolic stress. American Journal of
Physiology-Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology
2008;294(3):R874-R83.
Reilly T. Journal of Sports Sciences: The first 25 years. Journal of Sports
Sciences 2008;26(4):347-8.
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Bosshardt DD, Bergomi M, Vaglio G, Wiskott A. Regional structural
characteristics of bovine periodontal ligament samples and their suitability
for biomechanical tests. Journal of Anatomy 2008;212(3):319-29.
Okamoto S, Tohyama H, Kondo E, Anaguchi Y, Onodera S, Hayashi K et al. Ex
vivo supplementation of TGF-beta1 enhances the fibrous tissue regeneration
effect of synovium-derived fibroblast transplantation in a tendon defect: a
biomechanical study. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy
2008;16(3):333-9.
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Johnson AE, Keller TS. Mechanical properties of open-cell foam synthetic
thoracic vertebrae. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Medicine
2008;19(3):1317-23.
Sahiner N, Jha AK, Nguyen D, Jia XQ. Fabrication and characterization of
cross-linkable hydrogel particles based on hyaluronic acid: potential
application in vocal fold regeneration. Journal of Biomaterials
Science-Polymer Edition 2008;19(2):223-43.
TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING
Gong SW, Lee HP, Lu C. Dynamic response of a human head to a foreign object
impact. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2008;55(3):1226-9.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
Kerautret J, Colin J, Touboul D, Roberts C. Biomechanical characteristics of
the ectatic cornea. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2008;34(3):510-3.
UNIQUE TOPIC
de Groot M, Pool-Goudzwaarda AL, Spoor CW, Snijders CJ. The active straight
leg raising test (ASLR) in pregnant women: Differences in muscle activity
and force between patients and healthy subjects. Manual Therapy
2008;13(1):68-74.
Endres S, Wilke M, Knoll P, Frank H, Kratz M, Wilke A. Correlation of in
vitro and in vivo results of vacuum plasma sprayed titanium implants with
different surface topography. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in
Medicine 2008;19(3):1117-25.
Gerald GW. Feign versus flight: influences of temperature, body size and
locomotor abilities on death feigning in neonate snakes. Animal Behaviour
2008;75:647-54.
Lindemann JP, Weiss H, Moller R, Egelhaaf M. Saccadic flight strategy
facilitates collision avoidance: closed-loop performance of a cyberfly.
Biological Cybernetics 2008;98(3):213-27.
Qin J, Marshall M, Mozrall J, Marschark M. Effects of pace and stress on
upper extremity kinematic responses in sign language interpreters.
Ergonomics 2008;51(3):274-89.
Zacharaki EI, Hogea CS, Biros G, Davatzikos C. A comparative study of
biomechanical simulators in deformable registration of brain tumor images.
Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2008;55(3):1233-6.
PICK OF THE WEEK
Vickroy TW, Chang SK, Chou CC. Caffeine-induced hyperactivity in the horse:
comparisons of drug and metabolite concentrations in blood and cerebrospinal
fluid. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
2008;31(2):156-66.
***Hurray, that's the update, hurray***
March 21, 2008 – March 27, 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
Arrington SA, Damron TA, Mann KA, Allen MJ. Concurrent administration of
zoledronic acid and irradiation leads to improved bone density,
biomechanical strength, and microarchitecture in a mouse model of
tumor-induced osteolysis. Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008;97(3):284-90.
Nissen-Meyer LSH, Svalheim S, Tauboll E, Gjerstad L, Reinholt FP, Jemtand RHow can antiepileptic drugs affect bone mass, structure and metabolism?
Lessons from animal studies. Seizure-European Journal of Epilepsy
2008;17(2):187-91.
CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR
Chee CY, Lee HP, Lu C. Using 3D fluid-structure interaction model to analyse
the biomechanical properties of erythrocyte. Physics Letters A
2008;372(9):1357-62.
COMPARATIVE
Aubret F, Shine R. Early experience influences both habitat choice and
locomotor performance in tiger snakes. American Naturalist
2008;171(4):524-31.
Hirasaki E, Higurashi Y, Kumakura H. Dynamics of foot use during bipedal and
quadrupedal locomotion in Japanese macaques. American Journal of Physical
Anthropology 2008:118-.
Kagaya M, Ogihara N, Nakatsukasa M. Morphological study of the anthropoid
thoracic cage: scaling of thoracic width and an analysis of rib curvature.
Primates 2008;49(2):89-99.
Malinzak M, Kay RF, Sims EL, Queen R. Characterization of primate head
accelerations during locomotion: A novel application of 3D motion analysis
with comparative implications. American Journal of Physical Anthropology
2008:147-8.
O'Neill MC. Effects of load carrying on the metabolic cost of locomotion in
Lemur catta. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:165-6.
Salesa MJ, Anton M, Peigne S, Morales J. Functional anatomy and biomechanics
of the postcranial skeleton of Simocyon batalleri (Viret, 1929) (Carnivora,
Ailuridae) from the Late Miocene of Spain. Zoological Journal of the Linnean
Society 2008;152(3):593-621.
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Charalampidou M, Kjellberg H, Georgiakaki I, Kiliaridis S. Masseter muscle
thickness and mechanical advantage in relation to vertical craniofacial
morphology in children. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2008;66(1):23-30.
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Johnston TE, Prosser LA, Lee SCK. Differences in pedal forces during
recumbent cycling in adolescents with and without cerebral palsy. Clinical
Biomechanics 2008;23(2):248-51.
Toet A, Jansen SEM, Delleman NJ. Effects of field-of-view restriction on
manoeuvring in a 3-D environment. Ergonomics 2008;51(3):385-94.
Vannozzi G, Pecoraro R, Caserotti P, Cappozzo A. A neurofuzzy inference
system based on biomechanical features for the evaluation of the effects of
physical training. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical
Engineering 2008;11(1):11-7.
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Fellmann CD. Tibial ontogeny and locomotor development in Macaca. American
Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:95-.
Forsythe EC, Ford SM. Craniofacial adaptations to tree-gouging in marmosets:
biomechanics and implications for platyrrhine evolution. American Journal of
Physical Anthropology 2008:97-.
LaRocque RM. Ontogeny of locomotion in western lowland gorillas (Gorilla
gorilla gorilla) - I. Positional behavior and habitat use in captive
environments. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:137-.
Meyer MR. Skeletal indications for distance locomotion in early Homo
erectus. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:155-.
Mitchell TRT, Bishop KL. The use of binocular cues in feline locomotion -
consequences for primate evolution. American Journal of Physical
Anthropology 2008:156-7.
Ruff CB. Limb strength proportions of OH 62 and locomotion among early
African Homo. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:183-4.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Bachmann V, Mueller R, van Hedel HJA, Dietz V. Vertical perturbations of
human gait: organisation and adaptation of leg muscle responses.
Experimental Brain Research 2008;186(1):123-30.
Cachel S, Crisfield M. Does hominid bipedalism arise from arboreal
locomotion on flexible branches? American Journal of Physical Anthropology
2008:75-.
Carlson KJ, Lubinsky S, Judex S. Directly relating trabecular architecture
to locomotion - an experimental model of locomotor behavior effects.
American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:76-.
Carr CE, Newman DJ. Characterization of a lower-body exoskeleton for
simulation of space-suited locomotion. Acta Astronautica
2008;62(4-5):308-23.
Drew T, Kalaska J, Krouchev N. Muscle synergies during locomotion in the
cat: a model for motor cortex control. Journal of Physiology-London
2008;586(5):1239-45.
Harcourt-Smith WEH, Tallman M. Locomotor diversity in the hominin record:
fact or fiction? American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:112-.
Malt BC, Gennari S, Imai M, Ameel E, Tsuda N, Majid A. Talking about walking
- Biomechanics and the language of locomotion. Psychological Science
2008;19(3):232-40.
Marchi D. Diaphyseal and joint properties of metacarpals and metatarsals of
Hominoidea and their relationships with locomotor behavior. American Journal
of Physical Anthropology 2008:148-.
Raichlen DA, Keeney BK, Gerdeman G, Meek TH, Wijeratne RS, Garland TJ. Wired
to run? The evolution of novel locomotor behaviors in hominins. American
Journal of Physical Anthropology 2008:176-7.
Webb D, Ward H. Staggering under the load: biomechanics of carrying as
indicated by footprint trail parameters. American Journal of Physical
Anthropology 2008:219-.
Wittman AB, Pontzer H. The effect of pelvic dimorphism on locomotor cost:
are women less efficient than men? American Journal of Physical Anthropology
2008:69-.
HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE
Majima M, Horii E, Matsuki H, Hirata H, Genda E. Load transmission through
the wrist in the extended position. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2008;33A(2):182-8.
Nishiwaki M, Nakamura T, Nagura T, Toyama Y, Ikegami H. Ulnar-shortening
effect on distal radioulnar joint pressure: A biomechanical study. Journal
of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2008;33A(2):198-205.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Davies-Tuck ML, Martel-Pelletier J, Wluka AE, Pelletier JP, Ding C, Jones G
et al. Meniscal tear and increased tibial plateau bone area in healthy
post-menopausal women. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2008;16(2):268-71.
Fernandez JW, Akbarshahi M, Kim HJ, Pandy MG. Integrating modelling, motion
capture and x-ray fluoroscopy to investigate patellofemoral function during
dynamic activity. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical
Engineering 2008;11(1):41-53.
Mesfar W, Shirazi-Adl A. Computational biomechanics of knee joint in open
kinetic chain extension exercises. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and
Biomedical Engineering 2008;11(1):55-61.
Shih KS, Lu TW, Fu YC, Hou SM, Sun JS, Cheng CY. Biomechanical analysis of
nonconstrained and semiconstrained total elbow replacements: A preliminary
report. Journal of Mechanics 2008;24(1):103-10.
Tanaka E, Rego EB, Iwabuchi Y, Inubushi T, Koolstra JH, van Eijden T et al.
Biomechanical response of condylar cartilage-on-bone to dynamic shear.
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 2008;85A(1):127-32.
METHODS
van den Bogert AJ, Su A. A weighted least squares method for inverse dynamic
analysis. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
2008;11(1):3-9.
MODELING
Kanner LM, Horgan CO. Plane strain bending of strain-stiffening rubber-like
rectangular beams. International Journal of Solids and Structures
2008;45(6):1713-29.
MUSCLE
Gatti CJ, Doro LC, Langenderfer JE, Mell AG, Maratt JD, Carpenter JE et al.
Evaluation of three methods for determining EMG-muscle force parameter
estimates for the shoulder muscles. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(2):166-74
Kubo K, Ishida Y, Kolmuro T, Tsunoda N, Kanehisa H, Fukunaga T. Age-related
differences in the force generation capabilities and tendon extensibilities
of knee extensors and plantar flexors in men. Journals of Gerontology Series
a-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 2007;62(11):1252-8.
Maas H, Sandercock TG. Are skeletal muscles independent actuators? Force
transmission from soleus muscle in the cat. J Appl Physiol. 2008 Mar 13;
[Epub ahead of print]
Seebacher F, James RS. Plasticity of muscle function in a thermoregulating
ectotherm (Crocodylus porosus): biomechanics and metabolism. American
Journal of Physiology-Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology
2008;294(3):R1024-R32.
NEURAL
Coq JO, Strata F, Russier M, Safadi FF, Merzenich MM, Byl NN et al. Impact
of neonatal asphyxia and hind limb immobilization on musculoskeletal tissues
and S1 map organization: Implications for cerebral palsy. Experimental
Neurology 2008;210(1):95-108.
Ritt JT, Andermann ML, Moore CI. Embodied information processing: Vibrissa
mechanics and texture features shape micromotions in actively sensing rats.
Neuron 2008;57(4):599-613.
Savin DN, Morton SM. Asymmetric generalization between the arm and leg
following prism-induced visuomotor adaptation. Experimental Brain Research
2008;186(1):175-82.
Slegenthaler MM, Berchtold NC, Cotman CW, Keirstead HS. Voluntary running
attenuates age-related deficits following SCI. Experimental Neurology
2008;210(1):207-16.
Tan U, Pence S. "Unertan syndrome" in two Turkish families in relation to
devolution and emergence of homo erectus: Neurological examination, MRI, and
PET scans. International Journal of Neuroscience 2008;118(3):313-36.
Wirth B, van Hedel HJA, Curt A. Ankle dexterity is less impaired than muscle
strength in incomplete spinal cord lesion. Journal of Neurology
2008;255(2):273-9.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Aryan HE, Iewman CB, Nottmeier EW, Acosta FL, Wang VY, Ames CP.
Stabilization of the atlantoaxial complex via C-1 lateral mass and C-2
pedicle screw fixation in a multicenter clinical experience in 102 patients:
modification of the Harms and Goel techniques. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine
2008;8(3):222-9.
Cheng CH, Chen TY, Kuo YW, Wang JL. The mechanics of cervical muscle
recruitment on cervical spine stability - A biomechanical in vitro study
using porcine model. Journal of Mechanics 2008;24(1):63-8.
DiPaola CP, Molinari RW. Posterior lumbar interbody fusion. Journal of the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2008;16(3):130-9.
Hasegawa K, Kitahara K, Hara T, Takano K, Shimoda H, Homma T. Evaluation of
lumbar segmental instability in degenerative diseases by using a new
intraoperative measurement system. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine
2008;8(3):255-62.
Ivancic PC, Ito S, Tominaga Y, Rubin W, Coe MP, Ndu AB et al. Whiplash
causes increased laxity of cervical capsular ligament. Clinical Biomechanics
2008;23(2):159-65.
Kettler A, Drumm J, Heuer F, Haeussler K, Mack C, Claes L et al. Can a
modified interspinous spacer prevent instability in axial rotation and
lateral bending? A biomechanical in vitro study resulting in a new idea.
Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(2):242-7.
Kurtz SM, Patwardhan A, MacDonald D, Ciccarelli L, van Ooij A, Lorenz M et
al. What is the correlation of in vivo wear and damage patterns with in
vitro TDR motion response? Spine 2008;33(5):481-9.
Rohlmann A, Graichen F, Bender A, Kayser R, Bergmann G. Loads on a
telemeterized vertebral body replacement measured in three patients within
the first postoperative month. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(2):147-58.
Wang XY, Dai LY, Xu HZ, Chi YL. Biomechanical effect of the extent of
vertebral body fracture on the thoracolumbar spine with pedicle screw
fixation: An in vitro study. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
2008;15(3):286-90.
Yoganandan N, Stemper BD, Pintar FA, Baisden JL, Shender BS, Paskoff G.
Normative segment-specific axial and coronal angulation corridors of
subaxial cervical column in axial rotation. Spine 2008;33(5):490-6.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Chaudhary SB, Liporace FA, Gandhi A, Donley BG, Pinzur MS, Lin SS.
Complications of ankle fracture in patients with diabetes. Journal of the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2008;16(3):159-70.
Jung YB, Jung HJ, Kim SJ, Park SJ, Song KS, Lee YS et al. Posterolateral
corner reconstruction for posterolateral rotatory instability combined with
posterior cruciate ligament injuries: comparison between fibular tunnel and
tibial tunnel techniques. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy
2008;16(3):239-48.
Lamata P, Gomez EJ, Hernandez FL, Pastor AO, Sanchez-Margallo FM, Guerrero
FDP. Understanding perceptual boundaries in laparoscopic surgery. Ieee
Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2008;55(3):866-73.
Mine T, Sugitani D, Tanaka H, Ishida Y, Muramatu K, Taguchi T. Resection
arthroplasty combined with a muscle graft to treat refractory post-total
knee arthroplasty infections. Journal of Arthroplasty 2008;23(2):210-5.
Rath SA, Moszko S, Schaffner PM, Cantone G, Braun V, Richter HP et al.
Accuracy of pedicle screw insertion in the cervical spine for internal
fixation using frameless stereotactic guidance. Journal of
Neurosurgery-Spine 2008;8(3):237-45.
Schuind F, Eslami S, Ledoux P. Aspects of current management - Kienbock's
disease. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-British Volume 2008;90B(2):133-9
Schwab R, Schumacher O, Junge K, Binnebosel M, Klinge U, Becker HP et al.
Biomechanical analyses of mesh fixation in TAPP and TEP hernia repair.
Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques 2008;22(3):731-8.
Sosna A, Pokorny D, Hromadka R, Jahoda D, Bartak V, Pinskerova V. A new
technique for reconstruction of the proximal humerus after three- and
four-part fractures. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-British Volume
2008;90B(2):194-9.
Sparks BS, Nyland J, Nawab A, Blackburn E, Krupp R, Burden R. Cyclic loading
comparison of Bio-SutureTak-#2 FiberWire and Bio Mini-Revo-#2 Hi-Fi suture
anchor-sutures in cadaveric scapulae. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology
Arthroscopy 2008;16(3):317-25.
Streich NA, Friedrich K, Gotterbarm T, Schmitt H. Reconstruction of the ACL
with a semitendinosus tendon graft: a prospective randomized single blinded
comparison of double-bundle versus single-bundle technique in male athletesKnee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2008;16(3):232-8.
Suggs JF, Hanson GR, Park SE, Moynihan AL, Li G. Patient function after a
posterior stabilizing total knee arthroplasty: cam-post engagement and knee
kinematics. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2008;16(3):290-6.
ROBOTICS
Vanderborght B, Verrelst B, Van Ham R, Van Damme M, Beyl P, Lefeber D.
Development of a compliance controller to reduce energy consumption for
bipedal robots. Autonomous Robots 2008;24(4):419-34.
Zhang DB, Hu D, Shen LC, Me HB. Design of an artificial bionic neural
network to control fish-robot's locomotion. Neurocomputing
2008;71(4-6):648-54.
REACHING/GRASP
Crosbie J, Kilbreath SL, Hollmann L, York S. Scapulohumeral rhythm and
associated spinal motion. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(2):184-92.
Fioretti S, Scocco M. An estimation of joint kinematics for a standing reach
task using ground reaction data. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and
Biomedical Engineering 2008;11(1):81-93.
Seo NJ, Armstrong TJ, Chaffin DB, Ashton-Miller JA. Inward torque and
high-friction handles can reduce required muscle efforts for torque
generation. Human Factors 2008;50(1):37-48.
SPORT/EXERCISE
Marcora SM, Bosio A, de Morree HM. Locomotor muscle fatigue increases
cardiorespiratory responses and reduces performance during intense cycling
exercise independently from metabolic stress. American Journal of
Physiology-Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology
2008;294(3):R874-R83.
Reilly T. Journal of Sports Sciences: The first 25 years. Journal of Sports
Sciences 2008;26(4):347-8.
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Bosshardt DD, Bergomi M, Vaglio G, Wiskott A. Regional structural
characteristics of bovine periodontal ligament samples and their suitability
for biomechanical tests. Journal of Anatomy 2008;212(3):319-29.
Okamoto S, Tohyama H, Kondo E, Anaguchi Y, Onodera S, Hayashi K et al. Ex
vivo supplementation of TGF-beta1 enhances the fibrous tissue regeneration
effect of synovium-derived fibroblast transplantation in a tendon defect: a
biomechanical study. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy
2008;16(3):333-9.
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Johnson AE, Keller TS. Mechanical properties of open-cell foam synthetic
thoracic vertebrae. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Medicine
2008;19(3):1317-23.
Sahiner N, Jha AK, Nguyen D, Jia XQ. Fabrication and characterization of
cross-linkable hydrogel particles based on hyaluronic acid: potential
application in vocal fold regeneration. Journal of Biomaterials
Science-Polymer Edition 2008;19(2):223-43.
TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING
Gong SW, Lee HP, Lu C. Dynamic response of a human head to a foreign object
impact. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2008;55(3):1226-9.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
Kerautret J, Colin J, Touboul D, Roberts C. Biomechanical characteristics of
the ectatic cornea. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2008;34(3):510-3.
UNIQUE TOPIC
de Groot M, Pool-Goudzwaarda AL, Spoor CW, Snijders CJ. The active straight
leg raising test (ASLR) in pregnant women: Differences in muscle activity
and force between patients and healthy subjects. Manual Therapy
2008;13(1):68-74.
Endres S, Wilke M, Knoll P, Frank H, Kratz M, Wilke A. Correlation of in
vitro and in vivo results of vacuum plasma sprayed titanium implants with
different surface topography. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in
Medicine 2008;19(3):1117-25.
Gerald GW. Feign versus flight: influences of temperature, body size and
locomotor abilities on death feigning in neonate snakes. Animal Behaviour
2008;75:647-54.
Lindemann JP, Weiss H, Moller R, Egelhaaf M. Saccadic flight strategy
facilitates collision avoidance: closed-loop performance of a cyberfly.
Biological Cybernetics 2008;98(3):213-27.
Qin J, Marshall M, Mozrall J, Marschark M. Effects of pace and stress on
upper extremity kinematic responses in sign language interpreters.
Ergonomics 2008;51(3):274-89.
Zacharaki EI, Hogea CS, Biros G, Davatzikos C. A comparative study of
biomechanical simulators in deformable registration of brain tumor images.
Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2008;55(3):1233-6.
PICK OF THE WEEK
Vickroy TW, Chang SK, Chou CC. Caffeine-induced hyperactivity in the horse:
comparisons of drug and metabolite concentrations in blood and cerebrospinal
fluid. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
2008;31(2):156-66.
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