LITERATURE UPDATE
March 27, 2009 – April 2, 2009
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

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


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- 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

Herrera A, Panisello JJ, Ibarz E, Cegonino J, Puertolas JA, Gracia L.
Comparison Between DEXA and Finite Element Studies in the Long-Term Bone
Remodeling of an Anatomical Femoral Stem. Journal of Biomechanical
Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3072888

Hong SH, Bahk WJ, Yang SJ, Kim KW, Kim SJ, Chang CH et al. Osteogenecity and
Biomechanical Properties of Autologous Osteoblast Cells Mixed with Fibrin.
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2009;6(1-3):52-6.

Lin H, Aubin CE, Parent S, Villemure I. Mechanobiological bone growth:
comparative analysis of two biomechanical modeling approaches. Medical &
Biological Engineering & Computing 2009;47(4):357-66.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-008-0425-9

Schulmerich MV, Cole JH, Kreider JM, Esmonde-White F, Dooley KA, Goldstein
SA et al. Transcutaneous Raman Spectroscopy of Murine Bone In Vivo. Applied
Spectroscopy 2009;63(3):286-95.

Wahnert D, Hoffmeier KL, Lehmann G, Frober R, Hofmann GO, Muckley T.
Temperature influence on DXA measurements: bone mineral density acquisition
in frozen and thawed human femora. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009;10.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-10-25

BOTANY

Ghani MA, Stokes A, Fourcaud T. The effect of root architecture and root
loss through trenching on the anchorage of tropical urban trees (Eugenia
grandis Wight). Trees-Structure and Function 2009;23(2):197-209.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00468-008-0269-9

CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY

Matkovich SJ, Van Booven DJ, Youker KA, Torre-Amione G, Diwan A,
Eschenbacher WH et al. Reciprocal Regulation of Myocardial microRNAs and
Messenger RNA in Human Cardiomyopathy and Reversal of the microRNA Signature
by Biomechanical Support. Circulation 2009;119(9):1263-U77.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.108.813576

Merryman WD, Bieniek PD, Guilak F, Sacks MS. Viscoelastic Properties of the
Aortic Valve Interstitial Cell. Journal of Biomechanical
Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049821

Pan TW, Wang T. DYNAMICAL SIMULATION OF RED BLOOD CELL RHEOLOGY IN
MICROVESSELS. International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling
2009;6(3):455-73.

CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR

Doyle AD, Wang FW, Matsumoto K, Yamada KM. One-dimensional topography
underlies three-dimensional fibrillar cell migration. Journal of Cell
Biology 2009;184(4):481-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1083/jcb.200810041

COMPARATIVE

Astley HC, Jayne BC. Arboreal Habitat Structure Affects the Performance and
Modes of Locomotion of Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata). Journal of Experimental
Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology 2009;311A(3):207-16.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.521

Aurognzeb D. Origin of high strength and nanophotonic properties of crab
shell (Paralithodes camtschaticus). Journal of Applied Physics 2009;105(5).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3079511

Bulyuk VN, Mukhin A, Kishkinev D, Kosarev V. To what extent do environmental
factors affect the long-distance nocturnal post-fledging movements of the
Reed Warbler? Journal of Ornithology 2009;150(2):339-50.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-008-0352-4

Cooperband MF, Allan SA. Effects of Different Pyrethroids on Landing
Behavior of Female Aedes aegypti, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, and Culex
quinquefasciatus Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical
Entomology 2009;46(2):292-306.

Crevier-Denoix N, Weeren RN, Chateau H, Clayton HM, Buchner F. BASED UPON
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
EQUINE LOCOMOTION Foreword. Equine Veterinary Journal 2009;41(3):199-.

Deschamps MH, Girondot M, Labbe L, Sire JY. Changes in vertebral structure
during growth of reared rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum): a new
approach using modelling of vertebral bone profiles. Journal of Fish
Diseases 2009;32(3):233-46.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2761.2008.00979.x

Fryer G, Boxshall G. The feeding mechanisms of Lynceus (Crustacea:
Branchiopoda: Laevicaudata), with special reference to L-simiaefacies
Harding. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 2009;155(3):513-41.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1096-3642.2008.00455.x

Rossdale PD. BASED UPON CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 6TH
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EQUINE LOCOMOTION Preface. Equine Veterinary
Journal 2009;41(3):197-.

Tagliaro ML, De Oliveira RM, Padilha DMP, Callegari-Jacques SM, Jeckel-Neto
EA. Morphological Changes in the Mandible of Male Mice Associated With Aging
and Biomechanical Stimulus. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative
Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2009;292(3):431-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.20861

DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL

Bagis B, Ustaomer S, Lassila LVJ, Vallittu PK. Provisional Repair of a
Zirconia Fixed Partial Denture with Fibre-Reinforced Restorative Composite:
A Clinical Report. Journal of the Canadian Dental Association
2009;75(2):133-7.

Bertassoni LE, Habelitz S, Kinney JH, Marshall SJ, Marshall GW.
Biomechanical Perspective on the Remineralization of Dentin. Caries Research
2009;43(1):70-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000201593

Chang YH, Lin WH, Kuo WC, Chang CY, Lin CL. Mechanical interactions of
cuspal-coverage designs and cement thickness in a cusp-replacing ceramic
premolar restoration: a finite element study. Medical & Biological
Engineering & Computing 2009;47(4):367-74.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-008-0379-y

Erkmen E, Atac MS, Yucel E, Kurt A. Comparison of biomechanical behaviour of
maxilla following Le Fort I osteotomy with 2-versus 4-plate fixation using
3D-FEA Part 3: Inferior and anterior repositioning surgery. International
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2009;38(2):173-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2008.10.006

Kohal RJ, Wolkewitz M, Hinze M, Han JS, Bachle M, Butz F. Biomechanical and
histological behavior of zirconia implants: an experiment in the rat.
Clinical Oral Implants Research 2009;20(4):333-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2008.01656.x

Savoldelli C, Tillier Y, Bouchard PO, Odin G. Contribution of the finite
element method in maxillofacial surgery. Revue De Stomatologie Et De
Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale 2009;110(1):27-33.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.stomax.2008.10.001

Suzuki M, Guimaraes MVM, Marin C, Granato R, Gil JN, Coelho PG.
Histomorphometric Evaluation of Alumina-Blasted/Acid-Etched and Thin Ion
Beam-Deposited Bioceramic Surfaces: An Experimental Study in Dogs. Journal
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2009;67(3):602-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2008.08.021

Tabassum A, Meijer GJ, Wolke JGC, Jansen JA. Influence of the surgical
technique and surface roughness on the primary stability of an implant in
artificial bone with a density equivalent to maxillary bone: a laboratory
study. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2009;20(4):327-32.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2008.01692.x

ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION

Huang VS, Krakauer JW. Robotic neurorehabilitation: a computational motor
learning perspective. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2009;6http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-6-5

Hwang S, Kim Y. Lower extremity joint kinetics and lumbar curvature during
squat and stoop lifting. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009;10.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-10-15

Makhsous M, Lin F, Bankard J, Hendrix RW, Hepler M, Press J. Biomechanical
effects of sitting with adjustable ischial and lumbar support on
occupational low back pain: evaluation of sitting load and back muscle
activity. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009;10.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-10-17

Moisan S, Caroly S, Juret I, Brinon C, Josselin V, Guiho-Bailly MP et al.
Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in hospital workers: Exposure
assessment and assistive devices for patient handling. Archives Des Maladies
Professionnelles Et De L Environnement 2009;70(1):13-27.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.admp.2008.10.016

Pasqua F, Biscione GL, Crigna G, Gargano R, Cardaci V, Ferri L et al. Use of
functional independence measure in rehabilitation of inpatients with
respiratory failure. Respiratory Medicine 2009;103(3):471-6.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2008.09.007

Petrushanskaya KA, Vitenzov AS. Rehabilitation treatment of patients with
children cerebral palsy using functional muscle electrostimulation during
gait. Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S S Korsakova
2009;109(1):27-34.

EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY

Knecht RJ, Benner JS, Rogers C, Ridge JC. Surculichnus bifurcauda n. igen.,
n. isp., a trace fossil from Late Pleistocene glaciolacustrine varves of the
Connecticut River Valley, USA, attributed to notostracan crustaceans based
on neoichnological experimentation. Palaeogeography Palaeoclimatology
Palaeoecology 2009;272(3-4):232-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2008.10.013

Walker A. The Strength of Great Apes and the Speed of Humans. Current
Anthropology 2009;50(2):229-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/592023

GAIT/LOCOMOTION

Clarke JE, Eccleston C. Assessing the quality of walking in adults with
chronic pain: The development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of the
Bath Assessment of Walking Inventory. European Journal of Pain
2009;13(3):305-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpain.2008.04.009

Kuntze G, Sellers WI, Mansfield NJ. Bilateral ground reaction forces and
joint moments for lateral sidestepping and crossover stepping tasks. Journal
of Sports Science and Medicine 2009;8(1):1-8.

Paul L, Ellis BM, Leese GP, McFadyen AK, McMurray B. The effect of a
cognitive or motor task on gait parameters of diabetic patients, with and
without neuropathy. Diabetic Medicine 2009;26(3):234-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2008.02655.x

Souza RB, Powers CM. Predictors of Hip Internal Rotation During Running An
Evaluation of Hip Strength and Femoral Structure in Women With and Without
Patellofemoral Pain. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2009;37(3):579-87.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546508326711

HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE

Noda K, Goto A, Murase T, Sugamoto K, Yoshikawa H, Moritomo H. Interosseous
Membrane of the Forearm: An Anatomical Study of Ligament Attachment
Locations. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(3):415-22.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.10.025

Scobercea RG, Budoff JE, Hipp JA. Biomechanical Effect of Triquetral and
Scaphoid Excision on Simulated Midcarpal Arthrodesis in Cadavers. Journal of
Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(3):381-6.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.11.027

Xu J, Tang JB. In Vivo Length Changes of Selected Carpal Ligaments During
Wrist Radioulnar Deviation. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2009;34A(3):401-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.11.013

JOINT/CARTILAGE

Alexopoulos LG, Youn I, Bonaldo P, Guilak F. Developmental and
Osteoarthritic Changes in Col6a1-Knockout Mice Biomechanics of Type VI
Collagen in the Cartilage Pericellular Matrix. Arthritis and Rheumatism
2009;60(3):771-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/art.24293

Davis ET, Olsen M, Zdero R, Papini M, Waddell JP, Schemitsch EH. A
Biomechanical and Finite Element Analysis of Femoral Neck Notching During
Hip Resurfacing. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the
Asme 2009;131(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3072889

Ficklin TP, Davol A, Klisch SM. Simulating the Growth of Articular Cartilage
Explants in a Permeation Bioreactor to Aid in Experimental Protocol Design.
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049856

Han DW, Bae JY, Hyon SH. Biochemical and Histological Evaluations of
Articular Cartilages Preserved in Cold Storage Solution Containing Green Tea
Catechin, EGCG. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
2009;6(1-3):380-7.

Juras V, Bittsansky M, Majdisova Z, Szomolanyi P, Sulzbacher I, Gabler S et
al. In vitro determination of biomechanical properties of human articular
cartilage in osteoarthritis using multi-parametric MRI. Journal of Magnetic
Resonance 2009;197(1):40-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmr.2008.11.019

Lohmander LS, de Verdier MG, Rollof J, Nilsson PM, Engstrom G. Incidence of
severe knee and hip osteoarthritis in relation to different measures of body
mass: a population-based prospective cohort study. Annals of the Rheumatic
Diseases 2009;68(4):490-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ard.2008.089748

Matsoukas G, Willing R, Kim IY. Total Hip Wear Assessment: A Comparison
Between Computational and In Vitro Wear Assessment Techniques Using ISO
14242 Loading and Kinematics. Journal of Biomechanical
Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049477

Stamenovic D, Kojic M, Stojanovic B, Hunter D. Pneumatic Osteoarthritis Knee
Brace. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme
2009;131(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3072890

MODELING

Barbarino GG, Jabareen M, Trzewik J, Nkengne A, Stamatas G, Mazza E.
Development and Validation of a Three-Dimensional Finite Element Model of
the Face. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme
2009;131(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049857

Hamidian H, Soltanian-Zadeh H, Faraji-Dana R, Gity M. Estimating Brain
Deformation During Surgery Using Finite Element Method: Optimization and
Comparison of Two Linear Models. Journal of Signal Processing Systems for
Signal Image and Video Technology 2009;55(1-3):157-67.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11265-008-0195-5

MUSCLE

Hemmer JD, Nagatomi J, Wood ST, Vertegel AA, Dean D, LaBerge M. Role of
Cytoskeletal Components in Stress-Relaxation Behavior of Adherent Vascular
Smooth Muscle Cells. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of
the Asme 2009;131(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049860

NEURAL

Ban DX, Kong XH, Feng SQ, Ning GZ, Chen JT, Guo SF. Intraspinal cord graft
of autologous activated Schwann cells efficiently promotes axonal
regeneration and functional recovery after rat's spinal cord injury. Brain
Research 2009;1256:149-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2008.11.098

Correa M, Arizzi-LaFrance MN, Salamone JD. Infusions of acetaldehyde into
the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus induce motor activity in rats. Life
Sciences 2009;84(11-12):321-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2008.12.013

Fuentes R, Petersson P, Siesser WB, Caron MG, Nicolelis MAL. Spinal Cord
Stimulation Restores Locomotion in Animal Models of Parkinson's Disease.
Science 2009;323(5921):1578-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1164901

Hulliger M, Banks RW. A method for the study of the effects of combining
multiple pseudorandom fusimotor stimulation on the responses of
muscle-spindle primary-ending afferents. Journal of Neuroscience Methods
2009;178(1):103-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2008.12.002

Pothakos K, Kurz MJ, Lau YS. Restorative effect of endurance exercise on
behavioral deficits in the chronic mouse model of Parkinson's disease with
severe neurodegeneration. Bmc Neuroscience 2009;10.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2202-10-6

ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE

Gorman KF, Breden F. Idiopathic-type scoliosis is not exclusive to
bipedalism. Medical Hypotheses 2009;72(3):348-52.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2008.09.052

Grach EV, Lisov AA, Orlov LS, Shmeleva GA. A data-acquisition suite for
evaluating spine shape from x-radiographs. Measurement Techniques
2008;51(12):1337-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11018-009-9213-7

Nie WZ, Ye M, Liu ZD, Wang CT. The Patient-Specific Brace Design and
Biomechanical Analysis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of
Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049843

Payer M, Luzi M, Tessitore E. Posterior atlanto-axial fixation with
polyaxial C1 lateral mass screws and C2 pars screws. Acta Neurochirurgica
2009;151(3):223-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00701-009-0198-4

Sasa T, Yoshizumi Y, Imada K, Aoki M, Terai T, Koizumi T et al. Cervical
spondylolysis in a judo player: a case report and biomechanical analysis.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 2009;129(4):559-67.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0609-7

ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY

Bottlang M, Doornink J, Byrd GD, Fitzpatrick DC, Madey SM. A Nonlocking End
Screw Can Decrease Fracture Risk Caused by Locked Plating in the
Osteoporotic Diaphysis. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume
2009;91A(3):620-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.h.00408

Chou SW, Liao HT, Yazar S, Lin CH, Lin YC, Wei FC. Assessment of Fibula
Osteoseptocutaneous Flap Donor-Site Morbidity Using Balance and Gait Test.
Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2009;27(4):555-60.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.20687

Leuchte S, Riedl K, Wohlrab D. Immediate Post-Operative Advantages of
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement - Results of Symmetry and Load from the
Measurement of Ground Reaction Force. Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und
Unfallchirurgie 2009;147(1):69-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1038856

Lin YC, Haftka RT, Queipo NV, Fregly BJ. Two-Dimensional Surrogate Contact
Modeling for Computationally Efficient Dynamic Simulation of Total Knee
Replacements. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme
2009;131(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3005152

Miyamoto J, Nagasao T, Tamaki T, Nakajima T. Biomechanical Evaluation of
Surgical Correction of Prominent Ear. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2009;123(3):889-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0b013e318199f098

Patterson RW, Sharma J, Lawton JN, Evans PJ. Distal Biceps Tendon
Reconstruction With Tendoachilles Allograft: A Modification of the
Endobutton Technique Utilizing an ACL Reconstruction System. Journal of Hand
Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(3):545-52.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.12.019

Penzkofer R, Maier M, Nolte A, von Oldenburg G, Puschel K, Buhren V et al.
Influence of intramedullary nail diameter and locking mode on the stability
of tibial shaft fracture fixation. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma
Surgery 2009;129(4):525-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0700-0

ROBOTICS

Erbatur K, Kurt O. Natural ZMP Trajectories for Biped Robot Reference
Generation. Ieee Transactions on Industrial Electronics 2009;56(3):835-45.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tie.2008.2005150

Puig JEP, Rodriguez NEN, Ceccarelli M. A Methodology for the Design of
Robotic Hands with Multiple Fingers. International Journal of Advanced
Robotic Systems 2008;5(2):177-84.

Yussof H, Ohka M, Yamano M, Nasu Y. Navigation Strategy by Contact Sensing
Interaction for a Biped Humanoid Robot. International Journal of Advanced
Robotic Systems 2008;5(2):151-60.

Zhou C, Tan M, Gu N, Cao ZQ, Wang SO, Wang L. The Design and Implementation
of a Biomimetic Robot Fish. International Journal of Advanced Robotic
Systems 2008;5(2):185-92.

SPORT/EXERCISE

McConnell J, McIntosh B. The Effect of Tape on Glenohumeral Rotation Range
of Motion in Elite junior Tennis Players. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine
2009;19(2):90-4.

Naves ELM, Pereira AA, Andrade AO, Soares AB. Design and evaluation of a
biomechanical system for athletes performance analysis. Measurement
2009;42(3):449-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2008.08.010

Rojas IL, Provencher MT, Bhatia S, Foucher KC, Bach BR, Romeo AA et al.
Biceps Activity During Windmill Softball Pitching Injury Implications and
Comparison With Overhand Throwing. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2009;37(3):558-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546508328105

TENDON/LIGAMENT

Cui L, Maas H, Perreault EJ, Sandercock TG. In situ estimation of tendon
material properties: Differences between muscles of the feline hindlimb. J
Biomech. 2009 Mar 10. [Epub ahead of print]

Ma Y, Zhang X, Wang J, Liu P, Zhao LH, Zhou CY et al. Effect of Bone
Morphogenetic Protein-12 Gene Transfer on Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Healing in a Rabbit Model. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2009;37(3):599-609. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546508325960

Solooki S, Emami MJ, Namazi H, Tafti AK, Tanideh N, Sanei M. The Effect of
Diclofenac on Tendon Healing: An Experimental Study in Guinea Pigs. Iranian
Red Crescent Medical Journal 2008;10(4):294-7.

Zdero R, Olsen M, Elfatori S, Skrinskas T, Nourhosseini H, Whyne C et al.
Linear and Torsional Mechanical Characteristics of Intact and Reconstructed
Scapholunate Ligaments. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of
the Asme 2009;131(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3005149

Zhao H, Ren YP, Wu YN, Liu SQ, Zhang LQ. Ultrasonic evaluations of Achilles
tendon mechanical properties poststroke. Journal of Applied Physiology
2009;106(3):843-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.91212.2008

TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL

Giannakopoulos AE, Panagiotopoulos DI. Conical indentation of incompressible
rubber-like materials. International Journal of Solids and Structures
2009;46(6):1436-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2008.11.008

Huyghe JM, Wilson W, Malakpoor K. On the Thermodynamical Admissibility of
the Triphasic Theory of Charged Hydrated Tissues. Journal of Biomechanical
Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049531

Khanafer K, Duprey A, Schlicht M, Berguer R. Effects of strain rate, mixing
ratio, and stress-strain definition on the mechanical behavior of the
polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) material as related to its biological
applications. Biomedical Microdevices 2009;11(2):503-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10544-008-9256-6

Lanir Y. Mechanisms of Residual Stress in Soft Tissues. Journal of
Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049863

Pearse RV, Esshaki D, Tabin CJ, Murray MM. Genome-Wide Expression Analysis
of Intra- and Extraarticular Connective Tissue. Journal of Orthopaedic
Research 2009;27(4):427-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.20774

Wartella KA, Wayne JS. Bioreactor for Biaxial Mechanical Stimulation to
Tissue Engineered Constructs. Journal of Biomechanical
Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3049859

VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL

Fujihara M, Maeda K, Sasamori E, Matsushita M, Harasawa R. Effects of
Chelating Reagents on Colonial Appearance of Paenibacillus alvei Isolated
from Canine Oral Cavity. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
2009;71(2):147-53.

Olive J, Mair TS, Charles B. Use of standing low-field magnetic resonance
imaging to diagnose middle phalanx bone marrow lesions in horses. Equine
Veterinary Education 2009;21(3):116-23.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2746/095777309x383612

VISUAL/VESTIBULAR

Bagga H, Liu JHK, Weinreb RN. Intraocular pressure measurements throughout
the 24 h. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2009;20(2):79-83.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICU.0b013e32831eef4f

Ebneter A, Wagels B, Zinkernagel MS. Non-invasive biometric assessment of
ocular rigidity in glaucoma patients and controls. Eye 2009;23(3):606-11.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/eye.2008.47

Kral K. Comparison of the Use of Active Vision for Depth Perception in Three
Grasshopper Families (Orthoptera: Caelifera). Annals of the Entomological
Society of America 2009;102(2):339-45.

Reilly M, Ravi N. Microindentation of the Young Porcine Ocular Lens. Journal
of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3072891

Wollensak G, Iomdina E. Biomechanical and histological changes after corneal
crosslinking with and without epithelial debridement. Journal of Cataract
and Refractive Surgery 2009;35(3):540-6.
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WHEELCHAIR

van der Woude LHV, Bouw A, van Wegen J, van As H, Veeger D, de Groot S. SEAT
HEIGHT: EFFECTS ON SUBMAXIMAL HAND RIM WHEELCHAIR PERFORMANCE DURING SPINAL
CORD INJURY REHABILITATION. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
2009;41(3):143-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0296

UNIQUE TOPIC

Elliott NSJ, Lockerby DA, Brodbelt AR. The Pathogenesis of Syringomyelia: A
Re-Evaluation of the Elastic-Jump Hypothesis. Journal of Biomechanical
Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.3072894

Horne J. REM sleep, energy balance and 'optimal foraging'. Neuroscience and
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2008.12.002

Nizet JL, Pierard GE. Biomechanical properties of skin during tissue
expansion for breast-reconstructive surgery. Annales De Chirurgie Plastique
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Reid GM. Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778): his life, philosophy and science and
its relationship to modern biology and medicine. Proceedings of the
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Chicago, IL; 2007.

Woo SH, Kim TW, Lee JH, Kim PU, Won CH, Cho JH. Implemented edge shape of an
electrical stimulus capsule. International Journal of Medical Robotics and
Computer Assisted Surgery 2009;5(1):59-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rcs.235

Yang R, Qin Y, Li C, Zhu G, Wang ZL. Converting Biomechanical Energy into
Electricity by a Muscle-Movement-Driven Nanogenerator. Nano Letters
2009;9(3):1201-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nl803904b

Zhang ZY. Characteristics of phonation onset in a two-layer vocal fold
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.3050285

PICK OF THE WEEK

Kobayashi N, Yoshida M, Matsumoto N, Uematsu K. Artificial control of
swimming in goldfish by brain stimulation: Confirmation of the midbrain
nuclei as the swimming center. Neuroscience Letters 2009;452(1):42-6.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2009.01.035


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