LITERATURE UPDATE
October 10, 2008 – October 16, 2008
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Keith E. Gordon, PhD
Sensory Motor Performance Program
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

***NOTE***
- Not all articles have a DOI.
- Some DOI links may not yet be available online.
- Articles with no volume, issue or page numbers indicate that the article
has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available in electronic
form through the publisher.

BONE

Schmidt J, Schmidt I, Winker H, Merk H, Ekkernkamp A. What role does soft
tissue play in callus distraction? An animal experiment. Zeitschrift Fur
Orthopadie Und Unfallchirurgie 2008;146(4):498-506.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1038582

CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY

Bia D, Laza S, Perez H, Zocalo Y, Craiem D, Lluberas S et al. Non-invasive
evaluation of local and regional biomechanical properties of post-implanted
arterial cryopreserved homografts. Circulation 2008;118(12):E385-E.

COMPARATIVE

Darnell MZ, Ogburn MB, Diaz H. A novel running wheel apparatus to monitor
locomotor rhythms in land crabs. Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and
Physiology 2008;41(3):205-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10236240802366358

Farke AA. Frontal sinuses and head-butting in goats: a finite element
analysis. Journal of Experimental Biology 2008;211(19):3085-94.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.019042

Fedoseeva EB. Technological approach to insect anatomy and evolution.
Zhurnal Obshchei Biologii 2008;69(4):264-83.

Otero A, Vizcaino SF. Hindlimb musculature and function of Neuquensaurus
australis (Sauropoda : Titanosauria). Ameghiniana 2008;45(2):333-48.

Wilga CD, Sanford CP. Suction generation in white-spotted bamboo sharks
Chiloscyllium plagiosum. Journal of Experimental Biology
2008;211(19):3128-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.018002

Wilkinson MT. Three-dimensional geometry of a pterosaur wing skeleton, and
its implications for aerial and terrestrial locomotion. Zoological Journal
of the Linnean Society 2008;154(1):27-69.

ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION

Beattie KA, Bobba R, Bayoumi I, Chan D, Schabort I, Boulos P et al.
Validation of the GALS musculoskeletal screening exam for use in primary
care: a pilot study. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008;9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-9-115


Eek MN, Tranberg R, Zugner R, Alkema K, Beckung E. Muscle strength training
to improve gait function in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental
Medicine and Child Neurology 2008;50(10):759-64.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.03045.x

EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY

Jeffery N, Ryan TM, Spoor F. The primate subarcuate fossa and its
relationship to the semicircular canals part II: Adult interspecific
variation. Journal of Human Evolution 2008;55(2):326-39.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2008.02.010

Kirk EC, Lemelin P, Hamrick MW, Boyer DM, Bloch JI. Intrinsic hand
proportions of euarchontans and other mammals: Implications for the
locomotor behavior of plesiadapiforms. Journal of Human Evolution
2008;55(2):278-99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2008.02.008

Wescott DJ. Biomechanical analysis of humeral and femoral structural
variation in the Great Plains. Plains Anthropologist 2008;53(207):333-55.

GAIT/LOCOMOTION

Cheung A, Zhang SW, Stricker C, Srinivasan MV. Animal navigation: general
properties of directed walks. Biological Cybernetics 2008;99(3):197-217.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-008-0251-z

Cicchino JB, Rakison DH. Producing and processing self-propelled motion in
infancy. Developmental Psychology 2008;44(5):1232-41.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0012619

Romanov N, Fletcher G. Runners do not push off the ground but fall forwards
via a gravitational torque. Sports Biomechanics 2007;6(3):434-52.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701491625

Stack E, Ashburn A. Dysfunctional turning in Parkinson's disease. Disability
and Rehabilitation 2008;30(16):1222-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638280701829938


HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE

Domalain M, Vigouroux L, Danion F, Sevrez V, Berton E. Effect of object
width on precision grip force and finger posture. Ergonomics
2008;51(9):1441-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140130802130225

Sadeghi H, Anbarian M, Allard P, Hinse S, Touchette E, Rivard CH.
Reliability of a computer-aided color-coded video-based system for clinical
assessment of the foot. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2008;47(5):409-18.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2008.04.013

METHODS

Aerts JRM, Lataire J, Pintelon R, Dirckx JJJ. Noise level estimation in
weakly nonlinear slowly time-varying systems. Measurement Science &
Technology 2008;19(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0957-0233/19/10/105101

Beall DP, Martin HD, Mintz DN, Ly JQ, Costello RF, Braly BA et al. Anatomic
and structural evaluation of the hip: a cross-sectional imaging technique
combining anatomic and biomechanical evaluations. Clinical Imaging
2008;32(5):372-81.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2008.01.026

Bertrand S, Laporte S, Parent S, Skalli W, Mitton D. Three-dimensional
reconstruction of the rib cage from biplanar radiography. Irbm
2008;29(4):278-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmret.2008.03.005

Bonnefoy A, Robert T, Dumas R, Cheze L. Advanced biomechanical methods for
the computation of joint moments and muscular forces. Irbm 2008;29(4):272-7http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmret.2008.03.003

Perreault S, Gosselin CM. Cable-driven parallel mechanisms: Application to a
locomotion interface. Journal of Mechanical Design 2008;130(10).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.2965607


MODELING

Meghdari A, Sohrabpour S, Naderi D, Tamaddoni SH, Jafari F, Salarieh H. A
novel method of gait synthesis for bipedal fast locomotion. Journal of
Intelligent & Robotic Systems 2008;53(2):101-18.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10846-008-9233-6

Van Hoof T, Gomes GT, Audenaert E, Verstraete K, Kerckaert I, D'Herde K. 3D
computerized model for measuring strain and displacement of the brachial
plexus following placement of reverse shoulder prosthesis. Anatomical
Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology
2008;291(9):1173-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.20735

MUSCLE

Locke BR, Kinsey ST. Diffusional constraints on energy metabolism in
skeletal muscle. Journal of Theoretical Biology 2008;254(2):417-29.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2008.06.008

NEURAL

Barrette B, Hebert MA, Filali M, Lafortune K, Vallieres N, Gowing G et al.
Requirement of myeloid cells for axon regeneration. Journal of Neuroscience
2008;28(38):9363-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1447-08.2008

Criado JM, de la Fuente A, Heredia M, Riolobos AS, Yajeya J. Single-cell
recordings: A method for investigating the brain's activation pattern during
exercise. Methods 2008;45(4):262-70.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymeth.2008.05.007

Delaviz H, Joghataie MT, Mehdizadeh M, Bakhtiyari M, Nobalkht M, Khoei S et
al. The effect of fetal olfactory mucosa on tissue sparing and locomotor
recovery after spinal cord hemisection in rats. Yakhteh 2008;10(3):185-92.

Eckmeier D, Bischof HJ. The optokinetic response in wild type and white
zebra finches. Journal of Comparative Physiology a-Neuroethology Sensory
Neural and Behavioral Physiology 2008;194(10):871-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-008-0358-7

Fox JL, Daniel TL. A neural basis for gyroscopic force measurement in the
halteres of Holorusia. Journal of Comparative Physiology a-Neuroethology
Sensory Neural and Behavioral Physiology 2008;194(10):887-97.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-008-0361-z

Holschneider DP, Maarek JMI. Brain maps on the go: Functional imaging during
motor challenge in animals. Methods 2008;45(4):255-61.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymeth.2008.04.006

Sharp PE, Koester K. Lesions of the mammillary body region alter hippocampal
movement signals and theta frequency: Implications for path integration
models. Hippocampus 2008;18(9):862-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hipo.20474

Ying Z, Roy RR, Zhong H, Zdunowski S, Edgerton VR, Gomez-Pinilla F.
BDNF-exercise interactions in the recovery of symmetrical stepping after a
cervical hemisection in rats. Neuroscience 2008;155(4):1070-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2008.06.057

ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE

Hofer S, Siemsen CH. Proof of the biomechanical effect of a lumbar
spine-relief orthosis for treatment of sacroiliac pain. Zeitschrift Fur
Orthopadie Und Unfallchirurgie 2008;146(4):439-43.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1038612

Weisskopf M, Ohnsorge JAK, Martini F, Niethard FU, Birnbaum K. Influence of
inlay height on motion characteristics of lumbar segments in total disc
replacement. Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Unfallchirurgie
2008;146(4):452-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1038400

ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY

DiDomenico LA, Williams K. Revisional total ankle arthroplasty because of a
large tibial bone cyst. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2008;47(5):453-6.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2008.05.003

Grassmayr MJ, Parker DA, Coolican MRJ, Vanwanseele B. Posterior cruciate
ligament deficiency: Biomechanical and biological consequences and the
outcomes of conservative treatment - A systematic review. Journal of Science
and Medicine in Sport 2008;11(5):433-43.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2007.07.007

Henry MH. Distal radius fractures: Current concepts. Journal of Hand
Surgery-American Volume 2008;33A(7):1215-27.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.07.013

Kalainov DM, Lautenschlager EP, Husain SN, Dietz JF. A biomechanical study
of distal interphalangeal joint subluxation after mallet fracture injury.
Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2008;33A(7):1248-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.04.014

Kalainov DM, Lautenschlager EP, Husain SN, Dietz JF. A biomechanical study
of distal interphalangeal joint subluxation after mallet fracture injury -
Reply. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2008;33A(7):1249-.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.04.015

Keast-Buder O, Schemitsch EH. Biology versus mechanics in the treatment of
distal radial fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2008;22(8):S91-S5.

Lee DK. Ankle arthroplasty alternatives with allograft and external
fixation: Preliminary clinical outcome. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery
2008;47(5):447-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2008.04.011

Suhm N, Gisep A. Injectable bone cement augmentation for the treatment of
distal radius fractures: A review. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2008;22(8):S121-S5.

Talic A, Vavra-Hadziahmetovic N. Complications of distal radius fractures of
the conservative treatment. Healthmed 2008;2(3):122-5.

Zaffagnini S, Bruni D, Russo A, Takazawa Y, Lo Presti M, Giordano G et al.
ST/G ACL reconstruction: double strand plus extra-articular sling vs double
bundle, randomized study at 3-year follow-up. Scandinavian Journal of
Medicine & Science in Sports 2008;18(5):573-81.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2007.00697.x

POSTURE/BALANCE

Creath R, Kiemel T, Horak F, Jeka JJ. The role of vestibular and
somatosensory systems in intersegmental control of upright stance. Journal
of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation 2008;18(1):39-49.

PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS

Au SK, Herr HM. Powered ankle-foot prosthesis - The importance of series and
parallel motor elasticity. Ieee Robotics & Automation Magazine
2008;15(3):52-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/mra.2008.927697

Hausselle J, Drapier S, Geringer J, Dursapt M, Stolarz J, Forest B. Flaws
growth modelling in zirconia acetabular cups of hip prostheses under
microseparation. Mecanique & Industries 2008;9(2):153-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/meca:2008020

Hume P, Hopkins W, Rome K, Maulder P, Coyle G, Nigg B. Effectiveness of foot
orthoses for treatment and prevention of lower limb injuries - A review.
Sports Medicine 2008;38(9):759-79.

ROBOTICS

Hurst JW, Rizzi AA. Series compliance for an efficient running gait -
Lessons learned from the electric cable differential leg. Ieee Robotics &
Automation Magazine 2008;15(3):42-51.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/mra.2008.927693

Sadati SH, Alipour K, Behroozi M. A combination of neural network and Ritz
method for robust motion planning of mobile robots along calculated modular
paths. International Journal of Robotics & Automation 2008;23(3):187-98.

Vallery H, Veneman J, Van Asseldonk E, Ekkelenkamp R, Buss M, Van der Kooij
H. Compliant actuation of rehabilitation robots - Benefits and limitations
of series elastic actuators. Ieee Robotics & Automation Magazine
2008;15(3):60-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/mra.2008.927689

REACHING/GRASP

Sangole AP, Levin MF. Palmar arch dynamics during reach-to-grasp tasks.
Experimental Brain Research 2008;190(4):443-52.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-008-1486-6

SPORT/EXERCISE

Bradshaw EJ, Maulder PS, Keogh JWL. Biological movement variability during
the sprint start: Performance enhancement or hindrance? Sports Biomechanics
2007;6(3):246-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701489660

Bushnell T, Hunter I. Differences in technique between sprinters and
distance runners at equal and maximal speeds. Sports Biomechanics
2007;6(3):261-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701489728

Ferdinands RED, Kersting UG. An evaluation of biomechanical measures of
bowling action legality in cricket. Sports Biomechanics 2007;6(3):315-33.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701489884

Fong DTP, Hong YL, Li JX. Cushioning and lateral stability functions of
cloth sport shoes. Sports Biomechanics 2007;6(3):407-17.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701491476

Hong YL, Li JX. Biomechanics of Tai Chi: A review. Sports Biomechanics
2007;6(3):453-64.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701491674

Lafontaine D. Three-dimensional kinematics of the knee and ankle joints for
three consecutive push-offs during ice hockey skating starts. Sports
Biomechanics 2007;6(3):391-406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701491427

Leigh S, Yu B. The associations of selected technical parameters with discus
throwing performance: A cross-sectional study. Sports Biomechanics
2007;6(3):269-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701489744

Sachlikidis A, Salter C. A biomechanical comparison of dominant and
non-dominant arm throws for speed and accuracy. Sports Biomechanics
2007;6(3):334-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701491294

Steffen K, Bakka HM, Myklebust G, Bahr R. Performance aspects of an injury
prevention program: a ten-week intervention in adolescent female football
players. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
2008;18(5):596-604.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2007.00708.x

Taliep MS, Galal U, Vaughan CL. The position of the head and centre of mass
during the front foot off-drive in skilled and less-skilled cricket batsmenSports Biomechanics 2007;6(3):345-60.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763140701491310

TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL

Abousleiman RI, Reyes Y, McFetridge P, Sikavitsas V. The human umbilical
vein: A novel scaffold for musculoskeletal soft tissue regeneration.
Artificial Organs 2008;32(9):735-42.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1594.2008.00598.x

TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING

Case ME. Inflicted traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
Brain Pathology 2008;18(4):571-82.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3639.2008.00204.x

VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL

Hesse KL, Hinterhofer C, Pfawu T. Sixth International Conference on Equine
Locomotion. Equine Veterinary Journal 2008;40(6):606-10.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2746/042516408x345459

WHEELCHAIR

Winkler SLH, Fitzgerald SG, Boninger ML, Cooper RA. Relationship between
quality of wheelchair and Quality of Life. Topics in Geriatric
Rehabilitation 2008;24(3):264-78.

UNIQUE TOPIC

Fajen BR. Learning novel mappings from optic flow to the control of action.
Journal of Vision 2008;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/8.11.12

Mars F. Driving around bends with manipulated eye-steering coordination.
Journal of Vision 2008;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/8.11.10

PICK OF THE WEEK

Foster CD, Mullin SJ. Speed and endurance of Thamnophis hammondii are not
affected by consuming the toxic frog Xenopus laevis. Southwestern Naturalist
2008;53(3):370-3.

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