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LITERATURE UPDATE
August 29, 2008 – September 04, 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
Cristofolini L, Taddei F, Baleani M, Baruffaldi F, Stea S, Viceconti M.
Multiscale investigation of the functional properties of the human femur.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society a-Mathematical Physical and
Engineering Sciences 2008;366(1879):3319-41.
Fuchs RK, Allen MR, Condon KW, Reinwald S, Miller LM, McClenathan D et al.
Strontium ranelate does not stimulate bone formation in ovariectomized ratsOsteoporosis International 2008;19(9):1331-41.
Guo R, Yamashita M, Zhang Q, Zhou Q, Chen D, Reynolds DG et al. Ubiquitin
ligase Smurf1 mediates tumor necrosis factor-induced systemic bone loss by
promoting proteasomal degradation of bone morphogenetic signaling proteins.
Journal of Biological Chemistry 2008;283(34):23084-92.
Matthews SJE, Nikolaou VS, Giannoudis PV. Innovations in osteosynthesis and
fracture care. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured
2008;39(8):827-38.
BOTANY
Lopez-Smith R, Renzaglia K. Sperm cell architecture, insemination, and
fertilization in the model fern, Ceratopteris richardii. Sexual Plant
Reproduction 2008;21(3):153-67.
Masselter T, Speck T. Quantitative and qualitative changes in primary and
secondary stem organization of Aristolochia macrophylla during ontogeny:
functional growth analysis and experiments. Journal of Experimental Botany
2008;59(11):2955-67.
Poorter L. The relationships of wood-, gas- and water fractions of tree
stems to performance and life history variation in tropical trees. Annals of
Botany 2008;102(3):367-75.
Scippa GS, Trupiano D, Rocco M, Di Iorio A, Chiatante D. Unravelling the
response of poplar (Populus nigra) roots to mechanical stress imposed by
bending. Plant Biosystems 2008;142(2):401-13.
CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY
Engelmayr GC, Sacks MS. Prediction of extracellular matrix stiffness in
engineered heart valve tissues based on nonwoven scaffolds. Biomechanics and
Modeling in Mechanobiology 2008;7(4):309-21.
Quinzanos-Fresnedo J, Coronado-Zarco R, Arch-Tirado E, Verduzco-Mendoza A,
Del Valle-Cabrera G, Alfaro-Rodriguez A et al. Neurological effects by
occlusion of the carotid artery and induced hypoxia in newborn rats. Cirugia
Y Cirujanos 2008;76(2):117-23.
CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR
Cross SE, Jin YS, Tondre J, Wong R, Rao J, Gimzewski JK. AFM-based analysis
of human metastatic cancer cells. Nanotechnology 2008;19(38).
Hargus G, Cui YF, Schmid JS, Xu JC, Glatzel M, Schachner M et al. Tenascin-R
promotes neuronal differentiation of embryonic stem cells and recruitment of
host-derived neural precursor cells after excitotoxic lesion of the mouse
striatum. Stem Cells 2008;26(8):1973-84.
Wen CL, Wang PB, Li W, Zhao JQ, Li R. Tracking motile algal cells with a
deformable model. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
2007;50(5):1285-92.
COMPARATIVE
Hochberg R, Gurbuz OA. Comparative morphology of the somatic musculature in
species of Hexarthra and Polyarthra (Rotifera, Monogononta): Its function in
appendage movement and escape behavior. Zoologischer Anzeiger
2008;247(3):233-48.
Konow N, Camp AL, Sanford CPJ. Congruence between muscle activity and
kinematics in a convergently derived prey-processing behavior. Integrative
and Comparative Biology 2008;48(2):246-60.
Nyakatura JA, Fischer MS, Schmidt M. Tamarin gait plasticity on oblique
arboreal substrates. Folia Primatologica 2008;79(5):369-.
Stankowich T. Tail-flicking, tail-flagging, and tail position in ungulates
with special reference to black-tailed deer. Ethology 2008;114(9):875-85.
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Gandini P, Orsi L, Bertoncini C, Massironi S, Franchi L. In vitro frictional
forces generated by three different ligation methods. Angle Orthodontist
2008;78(5):917-21.
Lin CL, Chang YH, Lin YF. Combining structural-thermal coupled field FE
analysis and the Taguchi method to evaluate the relative contributions of
multi-factors in a premolar adhesive MOD restoration. Journal of Dentistry
2008;36(8):626-36.
Veziroglu F, Uckan S, Ozden UA, Arman A. Stability of zygomatic plate-screw
orthodontic anchorage system - A finite element analysis. Angle Orthodontist
2008;78(5):902-7.
DIGESTIVE
Liao D, Lelic D, Gao F, Drewes AM, Gregersen H. Biomechanical functional and
sensory modelling of the gastrointestinal tract. Philosophical Transactions
of the Royal Society a-Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences
2008;366(1879):3281-99.
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Giacomozzi C, D'Ambrogi E, Cesinaro S, Macellari V, Uccioli L. Muscle
performance and ankle joint mobility in long-term patients with diabetes.
Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008;9.
Hall JCE, Michael-Titus A, Perry VH, Priestley JV. The inflammatory response
and locomotor recovery following a spinal compression injury. Journal of
Neuroimmunology 2008;197(2):172-.
Morris ME, Lansek R, Galna B. Gait festination and freezing in Parkinson's
disease: Pathogenesis and rehabilitation. Movement Disorders
2008;23:S451-S60.
Rosenbaum P. Effects of powered mobility on self-initiated behaviours of
very young children with locomotor disability (1986). Developmental Medicine
and Child Neurology 2008;50(9):644-.
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Bell PR, Snively E. Polar dinosaurs on parade: a review of dinosaur
migration. Alcheringa 2008;32(3):271-84.
Drapeau MSM. Articular morphology of the proximal ulna in extant and fossil
hominoids and hominins. Journal of Human Evolution 2008;55(1):86-102.
Hesse B, Schilling N, Fischer MS, Frober R. Bipedalism - Adaptations in the
human lumbar back musculature? Folia Primatologica 2008;79(5):338-.
Sander PM, Peitz C, Jackson FD, Chiappe LM. Upper Cretaceous titanosaur
nesting sites and their implications for sauropod dinosaur reproductive
biology. Palaeontographica Abteilung a-Palaozoologie-Stratigraphie
2008;284(4-6):69-107.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Bello O, Sanchez JA, Fernandez-Del-Olmo M. Treadmill walking in Parkinson's
disease patients: Adaptation and generalization effect. Movement Disorders
2008;23(9):1243-9.
Bucken-Gobbi LT, Vitorio R, Pieruccini-Faria F, Caetano MJD, Teixeira-Arroyo
C, Gobbi S et al. Physical activity improves adaptive locomotion in
Parkinson's disease patients. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
2008;16:S84-S.
Christiansen CL. The effects of hip and ankle stretching on gait function of
older people. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2008;89(8):1421-8.
da Silva M, Abe Y, Popovic J. Interactive simulation of stylized human
locomotion. Acm Transactions on Graphics 2008;27(3).
Delivet-Mongrain H, Leblond H, Rossignol S. Effects of localized intraspinal
injections of a noradrenergic blocker on locomotion of high decerebrate
cats. Journal of Neurophysiology 2008;100(2):907-21.
Dufek JS, Mercer JA, Teramoto K, Mangus BC, Freedman JA. Impact attenuation
and variability during running in females: A lifespan investigation. Journal
of Sport Rehabilitation 2008;17(3):230-42.
Giszter SF, Davies MR, Graziani V. Coordination strategies for limb forces
during weight-bearing locomotion in normal rats, and in rats spinalized as
neonates. Experimental Brain Research 2008;190(1):53-69.
Heinert BL, Kernozek TW, Greany JF, Fater DC. Hip abductor weakness and
lower extremity kinematics during running. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
2008;17(3):243-56.
Huxham F, Baker R, Morris ME, Iansek R. Head and trunk rotation during
walking turns in Parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders 2008;23(10):1391-7
Lewis CL, Ferris DP. Walking with increased ankle pushoff decreases hip
muscle moments. Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2082-9.
Mak MKY, Patla A, Hui-Chan C. Sudden turn during walking is impaired in
people with Parkinson's disease. Experimental Brain Research
2008;190(1):43-51.
Paquette MR, Fuller JR, Adkin AL, Vallis LA. Age-related modifications in
steering behaviour: effects of base-of-support constraints at the turn
point. Experimental Brain Research 2008;190(1):1-9.
Pataky TC, Goulermas JY. Pedobarographic statistical parametric mapping
(pSPM): A pixel-level approach to foot pressure image analysis. Journal of
Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2136-43.
Sanna G, O'Connor KM. Fatigue-related changes in stance leg mechanics during
sidestep cutting maneuvers. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):946-54.
HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE
Franettovich M, Chapman A, Blanch P, Vicenzino B. A physiological and
psychological basis for anti-pronation taping from a critical review of the
literature. Sports Medicine 2008;38(8):617-31.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Chiari C, Koller U, Kapeller B, Dorotka R, Bindreiter U, Nehrer S. Different
behavior of meniscal cells in collagen II/I,III and Hyaff-11 scaffolds in
vitro. Tissue Engineering Part A 2008;14(8):1295-304.
Saito M, Mori S, Mashiba T, Komatsubara S, Marumo K. Collagen maturity,
glycation induced-pentosidine, and mineralization are increased following
3-year treatment with incadronate in dogs. Osteoporosis International
2008;19(9):1343-54.
METHODS
Donati M, Camomilla V, Vannozzi G, Cappozzo A. Anatomical frame
identification and reconstruction for repeatable lower limb joint kinematics
estimates. Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2219-26.
Neve N, Lingwood JK, Zimmerman J, Kohles SS, Tretheway DC. The mu PIVOT: an
integrated particle image velocimeter and optical tweezers instrument for
microenvironment investigations. Measurement Science & Technology
2008;19(9).
MODELING
Dickerson CR, Hughes RE, Chaffin DB. Experimental evaluation of a
computational shoulder musculoskeletal model. Clinical Biomechanics
2008;23(7):886-94.
Dutta-Roy T, Wittek A, Miller K. Biomechanical modelling of normal pressure
hydrocephalus. Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2263-71.
Lee SH, Terzopoulos D. Spline joints for multibody dynamics. Acm
Transactions on Graphics 2008;27(3).
Macklin P, Lowengrub JS. A new ghost cell/level set method for moving
boundary problems: Application to tumor growth. Journal of Scientific
Computing 2008;35(2-3):266-99.
Shashikala SG, Ranganatha TR. Effect of interphase mass transfer on unsteady
convective diffusion in a simplified Cross model fluid. Chemical Engineering
Communications 2008;195(12):1538-52.
Sueda S, Kaufman A, Pai DK. Musculotendon simulation for hand animation. Acm
Transactions on Graphics 2008;27(3).
MUSCLE
De Monte G, Arampatzis A. Influence of different shortening velocities
preceding stretch on human triceps surae moment generation in vivo. Journal
of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2272-8.
Fricke O, Baecker N, Heer M, Tutlewski B, Schoenau E. The effect of
L-arginine administration on muscle force and power in postmenopausal womenClinical Physiology and Functional Imaging 2008;28(5):307-11.
German RZ, Crompton AW, Thexton AJ. Variation in EMG activity: a
hierarchical approach. Integrative and Comparative Biology
2008;48(2):283-93.
Roberts TJ, Gabaldon AM. Interpreting muscle function from EMG: lessons
learned from direct measurements of muscle force. Integrative and
Comparative Biology 2008;48(2):312-20.
NEURAL
Bartels AL, Leenders KL. Brain imaging in patients with freezing of gait.
Movement Disorders 2008;23:S461-S7.
Biro Z, Hill RH, Grillner S. The activity of spinal commissural interneurons
during fictive locomotion in the lamprey. Journal of Neurophysiology
2008;100(2):716-22.
Giszter S, Davies MR, Ramakrishnan A, Udoekwere UI, Kargo WJ. Trunk
sensorimotor cortex is essential for autonomous weight-supported locomotion
in adult rats spinalized as P1/P2 neonates. Journal of Neurophysiology
2008;100(2):839-51.
Hubbard RD, Winkelstein BA. Dorsal root compression produces myelinated
axonal degeneration near the biomechanical thresholds for mechanical
behavioral hypersensitivity. Experimental Neurology 2008;212(2):482-9.
Quinlan KA, Buchanan JT. Cellular and synaptic actions of acetylcholine in
the lamprey spinal cord. Journal of Neurophysiology 2008;100(2):1020-31.
Xiang YQ, Yakushin SB, Kunin M, Raphan T, Cohen B. Head stabilization by
vestibulocollic reflexes during quadrupedal locomotion in monkey. Journal of
Neurophysiology 2008;100(2):763-80.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Alpizar-Aguirre A, Mireles-Cano JN, Rosales-Olivares M, Miramontes-Martinez
V, Reyes-Sanchez A. Clinical and radiological follow-up of Nubac disc
prosthesis. Preliminary report. Cirugia Y Cirujanos 2008;76(4).
Aryan HE, Newman CB, Gold JJ, Acosta FL, Coover C, Ames CP. Percutaneous
axial lumbar interbody fusion (axiaLIF) of the L5-S1 segment: Initial
clinical and radiographic experience. Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
2008;51(4):225-30.
Liu GY, Xu RM, Ma WH, Sun SH, Huang L, Ying JW et al. Biomechanical
comparison of cervical transfacet pedicle screws versus pedicle screws.
Chinese Medical Journal 2008;121(15):1390-3.
Quigley KJ, Alander DH, Bledsoe JG. An in vitro biomechanical investigation:
Variable positioning of leopard carbon fiber interbody cages. Journal of
Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2008;21(6):442-7.
Ryan G, Pandit A, Apatsidis D. Stress distribution in the intervertebral
disc correlates with strength distribution in subdiscal trabecular bone in
the porcine lumbar spine. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):859-69.
Youssef J, Davidson B, Zhou BH, Lu Y, Patel V, Solomonow M. Neuromuscular
neutral zones response to static lumbar flexion: Muscular stability
compensator. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):870-80.
Zhang XK, Ordway NR, Tan R, Rim BC, Fayyazi AH. Correlation of ProDisc-C
failure strength with cervical bone mineral content and endplate strength.
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2008;21(6):400-5.
Zhang YJ, Cheng BC, Oh C, Spehar JL, Burgess J. Kinematic analysis of lumbar
spine undergoing extension and dynamic neural foramina cross section
measurement. Cmes-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
2008;29(3):55-62.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Alberta FG, ElAttrache NS. Diagnosis and treatment of distal biceps and
anterior elbow pain in throwing athletes. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Review 2008;16(3):118-23.
Anglin C, Brimacombe JM, Hodgson AJ, Masri BA, Greidanus NV, Tonetti J et
al. Determinants of patellar tracking in total knee arthroplasty. Clinical
Biomechanics 2008;23(7):900-10.
Barber FA, Herbert MA, Beavis RC, Oro FB. Suture anchor materials, eyelets,
and designs: Update 2008. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and
Related Surgery 2008;24(8):859-67.
Berberich T, Reimann P, Steinacher M, Erb TO, Mayr J. Evaluation of cast
wedging in a forearm fracture model. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):895-9
Chandrashekar N, Hashemi J, Slauterbeck J, Beynnon BD. Low-load behaviour of
the patellar tendon graft and its relevance to the biomechanics of the
reconstructed knee. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):918-25.
Chang PY, Hsu ZY, Chen DP, Lai JY, Wang CJ. Preliminary analysis of the
forces on the thoracic cage of patients with pectus excavatum after the Nuss
procedure. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):881-5.
Easley M, Chuckpaiwong B, Cooperman N, Schuh R, Ogut T, Le ILD et al.
Computer-assisted surgery for subtalar arthrodesis. Journal of Bone and
Joint Surgery-American Volume 2008;90A(8):1628-36.
Isaacs JE, McDaniel CO, Owen JR, Wayne JS. Comparative analysis of
biomechanical performance of available "Nerve Glues". Journal of Hand
Surgery-American Volume 2008;33A(6):893-9.
Kim YH, Kwon OS, Kim K. Analysis of biomechanical effect of stem-end design
in revision TKA using Digital Korean model. Clinical Biomechanics
2008;23(7):853-8.
Kuo CE, Wolfe SW. Scapholunate instability: Current concepts in diagnosis
and management. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2008;33A(6):998-1013.
Martineau PA, Waitayawinyu T, Malone KJ, Hanel DP, Trumble TE. Volar plating
of AO C3 distal radius fractures: Biomechanical evaluation of locking screw
and locking smooth peg configurations. Journal of Hand Surgery-American
Volume 2008;33A(6):827-34.
Nelson CO, Sileo MJ, Grossman MG, Serra-Hsu F. Single-row modified
Mason-Allen versus double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A
biomechanical and surface area comparison. Arthroscopy-the Journal of
Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2008;24(8):941-8.
O'Connell DA, Rieger J, Harris JR, Dziegielewski P, Zalmanowitz J, Sytsanko
A et al. Swallowing function in patients with base of tongue cancers treated
with primary surgery and reconstructed with a modified radial forearm free
flap. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2008;134(8):857-64.
Penna J, Deramo D, Nelson CO, Sileo MJ, Levin SM, Tompkins B et al.
Determination of anterior labral repair stress during passive arm motion in
a cadaveric model. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related
Surgery 2008;24(8):930-5.
Rios CG, Mazzocca AD. Interference screw with cortical button for distal
biceps repair. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2008;16(3):136-42.
Sekiya JK, Whiddon DR, Zehms CT, Miller MD. A clinically relevant assessment
of posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral corner injuries. Journal
of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume 2008;90A(8):1621-7.
Xu WD, Li J, Zhou ZH, Wu YS, Li M. Results of hip resurfacing for
developmental dysplasia of the hip of Crowe type I and II. Chinese Medical
Journal 2008;121(15):1379-83.
POSTURE/BALANCE
Buckley TA, Pitsikoulis C, Hass CJ. Dynamic postural stability during
sit-to-walk transitions in Parkinson disease patients. Movement Disorders
2008;23(9):1274-80.
Hasson CJ, Van Emmerik REA, Caldwell GE. Predicting dynamic postural
instability using center of mass time-to-contact information. Journal of
Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2121-9.
Lyalka VF, Musienko PE, Orlovsky GN, Grillner S, Deliagina TG. Effect of
intrathecal administration of serotoninergic and noradrenergic drugs on
postural performance in rabbits with spinal cord lesions. Journal of
Neurophysiology 2008;100(2):723-32.
ROBOTICS
Kawato M. Brain controlled robots. Hfsp Journal 2008;2(3):136-42.
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Bicos J. Biomechanics and anatomy of the proximal biceps tendon. Sports
Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2008;16(3):111-7.
Varga E, Dudas B, Tile M. Putative proprioceptive function of the pelvic
ligaments: Biomechanical and histological studies. Injury-International
Journal of the Care of the Injured 2008;39(8):858-64.
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Carpinteri A, Pugno NM. Mechanics of hierarchical materials. International
Journal of Fracture 2008;150(1-2):221-6.
Ryan GE, Pandit AS, Apatsidis DP. Porous titanium scaffolds fabricated using
a rapid prototyping and powder metallurgy technique. Biomaterials
2008;29(27):3625-35.
Van Eijk F, Saris DBF, Creemers LB, Riesle J, Willems WJ, Van Blitterswijk
CA et al. The effect of timing of mechanical stimulation on proliferation
and differentiation of goat bone marrow stem cells cultured on braided PLGA
scaffolds. Tissue Engineering Part A 2008;14(8):1425-33.
TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING
Nguyen J, Kaplan AM. Golf ball-related head injuries in children. Pediatric
Neurology 2008;39(2):126-8.
Yoganandan N, Li JR, Zhang JY, Pintar FA, Gennarelli TA. Influence of
angular acceleration-deceleration pulse shapes on regional brain strains.
Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2253-62.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
Dick HB, Aliyeva SE, Hengerer F. Effect of trypan blue on the elasticity of
the human anterior lens capsule. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2008;34(8):1367-73.
Kamiya K, Shimizu K. Implantable Collamer lens for hyperopia after radial
keratotomy. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2008;34(8):1403-4.
UNIQUE TOPIC
Corstiens H, Dicanio D, Muizzuddin N, Neven A, Sparacio R, Declercq L et alGlycation associated skin autofluorescence and skin elasticity are related
to chronological age and body mass index of healthy subjects. Experimental
Gerontology 2008;43(7):663-7.
Latash ML. Evolution of motor control: From reflexes and motor programs to
the equilibrium-point hypothesis. Journal of Human Kinetics 2008;19:3-23.
Simoneau M, Denninger M, Hain TC. Role of loading on head stability and
effective neck stiffness and viscosity. Journal of Biomechanics
2008;41(10):2097-103.
Sultan S, Esan O, Fahy A. Nonoperative active management of critical limb
ischemia: Initial experience using a sequential compression biomechanical
device for, limb salvage. Vascular 2008;16(3):130-9.
PICK OF THE WEEK
Amendola GF, Raiser AG, Soares JMD, Beckmann DV. Biomechanical compressive
aspects of canine femoral shafts preserved in 98% glycerin or honey. Ciencia
Rural 2008;38(5):1341-5.
***Hurray, that's the update, hurray***
August 29, 2008 – September 04, 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
Cristofolini L, Taddei F, Baleani M, Baruffaldi F, Stea S, Viceconti M.
Multiscale investigation of the functional properties of the human femur.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society a-Mathematical Physical and
Engineering Sciences 2008;366(1879):3319-41.
Fuchs RK, Allen MR, Condon KW, Reinwald S, Miller LM, McClenathan D et al.
Strontium ranelate does not stimulate bone formation in ovariectomized ratsOsteoporosis International 2008;19(9):1331-41.
Guo R, Yamashita M, Zhang Q, Zhou Q, Chen D, Reynolds DG et al. Ubiquitin
ligase Smurf1 mediates tumor necrosis factor-induced systemic bone loss by
promoting proteasomal degradation of bone morphogenetic signaling proteins.
Journal of Biological Chemistry 2008;283(34):23084-92.
Matthews SJE, Nikolaou VS, Giannoudis PV. Innovations in osteosynthesis and
fracture care. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured
2008;39(8):827-38.
BOTANY
Lopez-Smith R, Renzaglia K. Sperm cell architecture, insemination, and
fertilization in the model fern, Ceratopteris richardii. Sexual Plant
Reproduction 2008;21(3):153-67.
Masselter T, Speck T. Quantitative and qualitative changes in primary and
secondary stem organization of Aristolochia macrophylla during ontogeny:
functional growth analysis and experiments. Journal of Experimental Botany
2008;59(11):2955-67.
Poorter L. The relationships of wood-, gas- and water fractions of tree
stems to performance and life history variation in tropical trees. Annals of
Botany 2008;102(3):367-75.
Scippa GS, Trupiano D, Rocco M, Di Iorio A, Chiatante D. Unravelling the
response of poplar (Populus nigra) roots to mechanical stress imposed by
bending. Plant Biosystems 2008;142(2):401-13.
CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY
Engelmayr GC, Sacks MS. Prediction of extracellular matrix stiffness in
engineered heart valve tissues based on nonwoven scaffolds. Biomechanics and
Modeling in Mechanobiology 2008;7(4):309-21.
Quinzanos-Fresnedo J, Coronado-Zarco R, Arch-Tirado E, Verduzco-Mendoza A,
Del Valle-Cabrera G, Alfaro-Rodriguez A et al. Neurological effects by
occlusion of the carotid artery and induced hypoxia in newborn rats. Cirugia
Y Cirujanos 2008;76(2):117-23.
CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR
Cross SE, Jin YS, Tondre J, Wong R, Rao J, Gimzewski JK. AFM-based analysis
of human metastatic cancer cells. Nanotechnology 2008;19(38).
Hargus G, Cui YF, Schmid JS, Xu JC, Glatzel M, Schachner M et al. Tenascin-R
promotes neuronal differentiation of embryonic stem cells and recruitment of
host-derived neural precursor cells after excitotoxic lesion of the mouse
striatum. Stem Cells 2008;26(8):1973-84.
Wen CL, Wang PB, Li W, Zhao JQ, Li R. Tracking motile algal cells with a
deformable model. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
2007;50(5):1285-92.
COMPARATIVE
Hochberg R, Gurbuz OA. Comparative morphology of the somatic musculature in
species of Hexarthra and Polyarthra (Rotifera, Monogononta): Its function in
appendage movement and escape behavior. Zoologischer Anzeiger
2008;247(3):233-48.
Konow N, Camp AL, Sanford CPJ. Congruence between muscle activity and
kinematics in a convergently derived prey-processing behavior. Integrative
and Comparative Biology 2008;48(2):246-60.
Nyakatura JA, Fischer MS, Schmidt M. Tamarin gait plasticity on oblique
arboreal substrates. Folia Primatologica 2008;79(5):369-.
Stankowich T. Tail-flicking, tail-flagging, and tail position in ungulates
with special reference to black-tailed deer. Ethology 2008;114(9):875-85.
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Gandini P, Orsi L, Bertoncini C, Massironi S, Franchi L. In vitro frictional
forces generated by three different ligation methods. Angle Orthodontist
2008;78(5):917-21.
Lin CL, Chang YH, Lin YF. Combining structural-thermal coupled field FE
analysis and the Taguchi method to evaluate the relative contributions of
multi-factors in a premolar adhesive MOD restoration. Journal of Dentistry
2008;36(8):626-36.
Veziroglu F, Uckan S, Ozden UA, Arman A. Stability of zygomatic plate-screw
orthodontic anchorage system - A finite element analysis. Angle Orthodontist
2008;78(5):902-7.
DIGESTIVE
Liao D, Lelic D, Gao F, Drewes AM, Gregersen H. Biomechanical functional and
sensory modelling of the gastrointestinal tract. Philosophical Transactions
of the Royal Society a-Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences
2008;366(1879):3281-99.
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Giacomozzi C, D'Ambrogi E, Cesinaro S, Macellari V, Uccioli L. Muscle
performance and ankle joint mobility in long-term patients with diabetes.
Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008;9.
Hall JCE, Michael-Titus A, Perry VH, Priestley JV. The inflammatory response
and locomotor recovery following a spinal compression injury. Journal of
Neuroimmunology 2008;197(2):172-.
Morris ME, Lansek R, Galna B. Gait festination and freezing in Parkinson's
disease: Pathogenesis and rehabilitation. Movement Disorders
2008;23:S451-S60.
Rosenbaum P. Effects of powered mobility on self-initiated behaviours of
very young children with locomotor disability (1986). Developmental Medicine
and Child Neurology 2008;50(9):644-.
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Bell PR, Snively E. Polar dinosaurs on parade: a review of dinosaur
migration. Alcheringa 2008;32(3):271-84.
Drapeau MSM. Articular morphology of the proximal ulna in extant and fossil
hominoids and hominins. Journal of Human Evolution 2008;55(1):86-102.
Hesse B, Schilling N, Fischer MS, Frober R. Bipedalism - Adaptations in the
human lumbar back musculature? Folia Primatologica 2008;79(5):338-.
Sander PM, Peitz C, Jackson FD, Chiappe LM. Upper Cretaceous titanosaur
nesting sites and their implications for sauropod dinosaur reproductive
biology. Palaeontographica Abteilung a-Palaozoologie-Stratigraphie
2008;284(4-6):69-107.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Bello O, Sanchez JA, Fernandez-Del-Olmo M. Treadmill walking in Parkinson's
disease patients: Adaptation and generalization effect. Movement Disorders
2008;23(9):1243-9.
Bucken-Gobbi LT, Vitorio R, Pieruccini-Faria F, Caetano MJD, Teixeira-Arroyo
C, Gobbi S et al. Physical activity improves adaptive locomotion in
Parkinson's disease patients. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
2008;16:S84-S.
Christiansen CL. The effects of hip and ankle stretching on gait function of
older people. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2008;89(8):1421-8.
da Silva M, Abe Y, Popovic J. Interactive simulation of stylized human
locomotion. Acm Transactions on Graphics 2008;27(3).
Delivet-Mongrain H, Leblond H, Rossignol S. Effects of localized intraspinal
injections of a noradrenergic blocker on locomotion of high decerebrate
cats. Journal of Neurophysiology 2008;100(2):907-21.
Dufek JS, Mercer JA, Teramoto K, Mangus BC, Freedman JA. Impact attenuation
and variability during running in females: A lifespan investigation. Journal
of Sport Rehabilitation 2008;17(3):230-42.
Giszter SF, Davies MR, Graziani V. Coordination strategies for limb forces
during weight-bearing locomotion in normal rats, and in rats spinalized as
neonates. Experimental Brain Research 2008;190(1):53-69.
Heinert BL, Kernozek TW, Greany JF, Fater DC. Hip abductor weakness and
lower extremity kinematics during running. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
2008;17(3):243-56.
Huxham F, Baker R, Morris ME, Iansek R. Head and trunk rotation during
walking turns in Parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders 2008;23(10):1391-7
Lewis CL, Ferris DP. Walking with increased ankle pushoff decreases hip
muscle moments. Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2082-9.
Mak MKY, Patla A, Hui-Chan C. Sudden turn during walking is impaired in
people with Parkinson's disease. Experimental Brain Research
2008;190(1):43-51.
Paquette MR, Fuller JR, Adkin AL, Vallis LA. Age-related modifications in
steering behaviour: effects of base-of-support constraints at the turn
point. Experimental Brain Research 2008;190(1):1-9.
Pataky TC, Goulermas JY. Pedobarographic statistical parametric mapping
(pSPM): A pixel-level approach to foot pressure image analysis. Journal of
Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2136-43.
Sanna G, O'Connor KM. Fatigue-related changes in stance leg mechanics during
sidestep cutting maneuvers. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):946-54.
HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE
Franettovich M, Chapman A, Blanch P, Vicenzino B. A physiological and
psychological basis for anti-pronation taping from a critical review of the
literature. Sports Medicine 2008;38(8):617-31.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Chiari C, Koller U, Kapeller B, Dorotka R, Bindreiter U, Nehrer S. Different
behavior of meniscal cells in collagen II/I,III and Hyaff-11 scaffolds in
vitro. Tissue Engineering Part A 2008;14(8):1295-304.
Saito M, Mori S, Mashiba T, Komatsubara S, Marumo K. Collagen maturity,
glycation induced-pentosidine, and mineralization are increased following
3-year treatment with incadronate in dogs. Osteoporosis International
2008;19(9):1343-54.
METHODS
Donati M, Camomilla V, Vannozzi G, Cappozzo A. Anatomical frame
identification and reconstruction for repeatable lower limb joint kinematics
estimates. Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2219-26.
Neve N, Lingwood JK, Zimmerman J, Kohles SS, Tretheway DC. The mu PIVOT: an
integrated particle image velocimeter and optical tweezers instrument for
microenvironment investigations. Measurement Science & Technology
2008;19(9).
MODELING
Dickerson CR, Hughes RE, Chaffin DB. Experimental evaluation of a
computational shoulder musculoskeletal model. Clinical Biomechanics
2008;23(7):886-94.
Dutta-Roy T, Wittek A, Miller K. Biomechanical modelling of normal pressure
hydrocephalus. Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2263-71.
Lee SH, Terzopoulos D. Spline joints for multibody dynamics. Acm
Transactions on Graphics 2008;27(3).
Macklin P, Lowengrub JS. A new ghost cell/level set method for moving
boundary problems: Application to tumor growth. Journal of Scientific
Computing 2008;35(2-3):266-99.
Shashikala SG, Ranganatha TR. Effect of interphase mass transfer on unsteady
convective diffusion in a simplified Cross model fluid. Chemical Engineering
Communications 2008;195(12):1538-52.
Sueda S, Kaufman A, Pai DK. Musculotendon simulation for hand animation. Acm
Transactions on Graphics 2008;27(3).
MUSCLE
De Monte G, Arampatzis A. Influence of different shortening velocities
preceding stretch on human triceps surae moment generation in vivo. Journal
of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2272-8.
Fricke O, Baecker N, Heer M, Tutlewski B, Schoenau E. The effect of
L-arginine administration on muscle force and power in postmenopausal womenClinical Physiology and Functional Imaging 2008;28(5):307-11.
German RZ, Crompton AW, Thexton AJ. Variation in EMG activity: a
hierarchical approach. Integrative and Comparative Biology
2008;48(2):283-93.
Roberts TJ, Gabaldon AM. Interpreting muscle function from EMG: lessons
learned from direct measurements of muscle force. Integrative and
Comparative Biology 2008;48(2):312-20.
NEURAL
Bartels AL, Leenders KL. Brain imaging in patients with freezing of gait.
Movement Disorders 2008;23:S461-S7.
Biro Z, Hill RH, Grillner S. The activity of spinal commissural interneurons
during fictive locomotion in the lamprey. Journal of Neurophysiology
2008;100(2):716-22.
Giszter S, Davies MR, Ramakrishnan A, Udoekwere UI, Kargo WJ. Trunk
sensorimotor cortex is essential for autonomous weight-supported locomotion
in adult rats spinalized as P1/P2 neonates. Journal of Neurophysiology
2008;100(2):839-51.
Hubbard RD, Winkelstein BA. Dorsal root compression produces myelinated
axonal degeneration near the biomechanical thresholds for mechanical
behavioral hypersensitivity. Experimental Neurology 2008;212(2):482-9.
Quinlan KA, Buchanan JT. Cellular and synaptic actions of acetylcholine in
the lamprey spinal cord. Journal of Neurophysiology 2008;100(2):1020-31.
Xiang YQ, Yakushin SB, Kunin M, Raphan T, Cohen B. Head stabilization by
vestibulocollic reflexes during quadrupedal locomotion in monkey. Journal of
Neurophysiology 2008;100(2):763-80.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Alpizar-Aguirre A, Mireles-Cano JN, Rosales-Olivares M, Miramontes-Martinez
V, Reyes-Sanchez A. Clinical and radiological follow-up of Nubac disc
prosthesis. Preliminary report. Cirugia Y Cirujanos 2008;76(4).
Aryan HE, Newman CB, Gold JJ, Acosta FL, Coover C, Ames CP. Percutaneous
axial lumbar interbody fusion (axiaLIF) of the L5-S1 segment: Initial
clinical and radiographic experience. Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
2008;51(4):225-30.
Liu GY, Xu RM, Ma WH, Sun SH, Huang L, Ying JW et al. Biomechanical
comparison of cervical transfacet pedicle screws versus pedicle screws.
Chinese Medical Journal 2008;121(15):1390-3.
Quigley KJ, Alander DH, Bledsoe JG. An in vitro biomechanical investigation:
Variable positioning of leopard carbon fiber interbody cages. Journal of
Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2008;21(6):442-7.
Ryan G, Pandit A, Apatsidis D. Stress distribution in the intervertebral
disc correlates with strength distribution in subdiscal trabecular bone in
the porcine lumbar spine. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):859-69.
Youssef J, Davidson B, Zhou BH, Lu Y, Patel V, Solomonow M. Neuromuscular
neutral zones response to static lumbar flexion: Muscular stability
compensator. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):870-80.
Zhang XK, Ordway NR, Tan R, Rim BC, Fayyazi AH. Correlation of ProDisc-C
failure strength with cervical bone mineral content and endplate strength.
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques 2008;21(6):400-5.
Zhang YJ, Cheng BC, Oh C, Spehar JL, Burgess J. Kinematic analysis of lumbar
spine undergoing extension and dynamic neural foramina cross section
measurement. Cmes-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
2008;29(3):55-62.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Alberta FG, ElAttrache NS. Diagnosis and treatment of distal biceps and
anterior elbow pain in throwing athletes. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Review 2008;16(3):118-23.
Anglin C, Brimacombe JM, Hodgson AJ, Masri BA, Greidanus NV, Tonetti J et
al. Determinants of patellar tracking in total knee arthroplasty. Clinical
Biomechanics 2008;23(7):900-10.
Barber FA, Herbert MA, Beavis RC, Oro FB. Suture anchor materials, eyelets,
and designs: Update 2008. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and
Related Surgery 2008;24(8):859-67.
Berberich T, Reimann P, Steinacher M, Erb TO, Mayr J. Evaluation of cast
wedging in a forearm fracture model. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):895-9
Chandrashekar N, Hashemi J, Slauterbeck J, Beynnon BD. Low-load behaviour of
the patellar tendon graft and its relevance to the biomechanics of the
reconstructed knee. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):918-25.
Chang PY, Hsu ZY, Chen DP, Lai JY, Wang CJ. Preliminary analysis of the
forces on the thoracic cage of patients with pectus excavatum after the Nuss
procedure. Clinical Biomechanics 2008;23(7):881-5.
Easley M, Chuckpaiwong B, Cooperman N, Schuh R, Ogut T, Le ILD et al.
Computer-assisted surgery for subtalar arthrodesis. Journal of Bone and
Joint Surgery-American Volume 2008;90A(8):1628-36.
Isaacs JE, McDaniel CO, Owen JR, Wayne JS. Comparative analysis of
biomechanical performance of available "Nerve Glues". Journal of Hand
Surgery-American Volume 2008;33A(6):893-9.
Kim YH, Kwon OS, Kim K. Analysis of biomechanical effect of stem-end design
in revision TKA using Digital Korean model. Clinical Biomechanics
2008;23(7):853-8.
Kuo CE, Wolfe SW. Scapholunate instability: Current concepts in diagnosis
and management. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2008;33A(6):998-1013.
Martineau PA, Waitayawinyu T, Malone KJ, Hanel DP, Trumble TE. Volar plating
of AO C3 distal radius fractures: Biomechanical evaluation of locking screw
and locking smooth peg configurations. Journal of Hand Surgery-American
Volume 2008;33A(6):827-34.
Nelson CO, Sileo MJ, Grossman MG, Serra-Hsu F. Single-row modified
Mason-Allen versus double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A
biomechanical and surface area comparison. Arthroscopy-the Journal of
Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2008;24(8):941-8.
O'Connell DA, Rieger J, Harris JR, Dziegielewski P, Zalmanowitz J, Sytsanko
A et al. Swallowing function in patients with base of tongue cancers treated
with primary surgery and reconstructed with a modified radial forearm free
flap. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 2008;134(8):857-64.
Penna J, Deramo D, Nelson CO, Sileo MJ, Levin SM, Tompkins B et al.
Determination of anterior labral repair stress during passive arm motion in
a cadaveric model. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related
Surgery 2008;24(8):930-5.
Rios CG, Mazzocca AD. Interference screw with cortical button for distal
biceps repair. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2008;16(3):136-42.
Sekiya JK, Whiddon DR, Zehms CT, Miller MD. A clinically relevant assessment
of posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral corner injuries. Journal
of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume 2008;90A(8):1621-7.
Xu WD, Li J, Zhou ZH, Wu YS, Li M. Results of hip resurfacing for
developmental dysplasia of the hip of Crowe type I and II. Chinese Medical
Journal 2008;121(15):1379-83.
POSTURE/BALANCE
Buckley TA, Pitsikoulis C, Hass CJ. Dynamic postural stability during
sit-to-walk transitions in Parkinson disease patients. Movement Disorders
2008;23(9):1274-80.
Hasson CJ, Van Emmerik REA, Caldwell GE. Predicting dynamic postural
instability using center of mass time-to-contact information. Journal of
Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2121-9.
Lyalka VF, Musienko PE, Orlovsky GN, Grillner S, Deliagina TG. Effect of
intrathecal administration of serotoninergic and noradrenergic drugs on
postural performance in rabbits with spinal cord lesions. Journal of
Neurophysiology 2008;100(2):723-32.
ROBOTICS
Kawato M. Brain controlled robots. Hfsp Journal 2008;2(3):136-42.
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Bicos J. Biomechanics and anatomy of the proximal biceps tendon. Sports
Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2008;16(3):111-7.
Varga E, Dudas B, Tile M. Putative proprioceptive function of the pelvic
ligaments: Biomechanical and histological studies. Injury-International
Journal of the Care of the Injured 2008;39(8):858-64.
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Carpinteri A, Pugno NM. Mechanics of hierarchical materials. International
Journal of Fracture 2008;150(1-2):221-6.
Ryan GE, Pandit AS, Apatsidis DP. Porous titanium scaffolds fabricated using
a rapid prototyping and powder metallurgy technique. Biomaterials
2008;29(27):3625-35.
Van Eijk F, Saris DBF, Creemers LB, Riesle J, Willems WJ, Van Blitterswijk
CA et al. The effect of timing of mechanical stimulation on proliferation
and differentiation of goat bone marrow stem cells cultured on braided PLGA
scaffolds. Tissue Engineering Part A 2008;14(8):1425-33.
TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING
Nguyen J, Kaplan AM. Golf ball-related head injuries in children. Pediatric
Neurology 2008;39(2):126-8.
Yoganandan N, Li JR, Zhang JY, Pintar FA, Gennarelli TA. Influence of
angular acceleration-deceleration pulse shapes on regional brain strains.
Journal of Biomechanics 2008;41(10):2253-62.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
Dick HB, Aliyeva SE, Hengerer F. Effect of trypan blue on the elasticity of
the human anterior lens capsule. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2008;34(8):1367-73.
Kamiya K, Shimizu K. Implantable Collamer lens for hyperopia after radial
keratotomy. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2008;34(8):1403-4.
UNIQUE TOPIC
Corstiens H, Dicanio D, Muizzuddin N, Neven A, Sparacio R, Declercq L et alGlycation associated skin autofluorescence and skin elasticity are related
to chronological age and body mass index of healthy subjects. Experimental
Gerontology 2008;43(7):663-7.
Latash ML. Evolution of motor control: From reflexes and motor programs to
the equilibrium-point hypothesis. Journal of Human Kinetics 2008;19:3-23.
Simoneau M, Denninger M, Hain TC. Role of loading on head stability and
effective neck stiffness and viscosity. Journal of Biomechanics
2008;41(10):2097-103.
Sultan S, Esan O, Fahy A. Nonoperative active management of critical limb
ischemia: Initial experience using a sequential compression biomechanical
device for, limb salvage. Vascular 2008;16(3):130-9.
PICK OF THE WEEK
Amendola GF, Raiser AG, Soares JMD, Beckmann DV. Biomechanical compressive
aspects of canine femoral shafts preserved in 98% glycerin or honey. Ciencia
Rural 2008;38(5):1341-5.
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