LITERATURE UPDATE
April 24, 2009 – April 30, 2009
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

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


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has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available in electronic
form through the publisher.

BONE

Dumont C, Kauer F, Bohr S, Schmidtmann U, Knopp W, Engelhardt T et al.
Long-Term Effects of Saw Osteotomy versus Random Fracturing on Bone Healing
and Remodeling in a Sheep Tibia Model. Journal of Orthopaedic Research
2009;27(5):680-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.20795

Garcia D, Zysset PK, Charlebois M, Curnier A. A three-dimensional elastic
plastic damage constitutive law for bone tissue. Biomechanics and Modeling
in Mechanobiology 2009;8(2):149-65.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-008-0125-2

Gonzalez Y, Cerrolaza M, Gonzalez C. Poroelastic analysis of bone tissue
differentiation by using the boundary element method. Engineering Analysis
with Boundary Elements 2009;33(5):731-40.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2008.09.008

Wallace JM, Ron MS, Kohn DH. Short-Term Exercise in Mice Increases Tibial
Post-Yield Mechanical Properties While Two Weeks of Latency Following
Exercise Increases Tissue-Level Strength. Calcified Tissue International
2009;84(4):297-304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00223-009-9228-8

Zhu WM, Xiao JD, Wang DP, Liu JQ, Xiong JY, Liu LJ et al. Experimental study
of nano-HA artificial bone with different pore sizes for repairing the
radial defect. International Orthopaedics 2009;33(2):567-71.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-008-0572-5

CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY

Gundiah N, Ratcliffe MB, Pruitt LA. The biomechanics of arterial elastin.
Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2009;2(3):288-96http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2008.10.007

Jiang T, Wang GX, Qiu JH, Luo LL, Zhang GQ. Heparinized poly(vinyl
alcohol)-small intestinal submucosa composite membrane for coronary covered
stents. Biomedical Materials 2009;4(2).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-6041/4/2/025012

Zhou JY, Jiang H, Wang D, Hu SS. A Novel Anti-Calcification Strategy of
Bovine Pericardium Using Sodium Bisulfite Modification. Journal of Heart
Valve Disease 2009;18(2):180-6.

CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR

Charitat T, Lecuyer S, Fragneto G. Fluctuations and destabilization of
single phospholipid bilayers. Biointerphases 2009;3(2):FB3-FB15.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.2936938

Discher D, Dong C, Fredberg JJ, Guilak F, Ingber D, Janmey P et al.
Biomechanics: Cell Research and Applications for the Next Decade. Annals of
Biomedical Engineering 2009;37(5):847-59.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-009-9661-x

Rheinstadter MC. Collective molecular dynamics in proteins and membranes
(Review). Biointerphases 2009;3(2):FB83-FB90.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.3007992

COMPARATIVE

Cadena V, Tattersall GJ. The Effect of Thermal Quality on the
Thermoregulatory Behavior of the Bearded Dragon Pogona vitticeps: Influences
of Methodological Assessment. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology
2009;82(3):203-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/597483

Reyes-Alcubilla C, Ruiz MA, Ortega-Escobar J. Homing in the wolf spider
Lycosa tarantula (Araneae, Lycosidae): the role of active locomotion and
visual landmarks. Naturwissenschaften 2009;96(4):485-94.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00114-008-0498-1

DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL

Gautam P, Valiathan A, Adhikari R. Craniofacial displacement in response to
varying headgear forces evaluated biomechanically with finite element
analysis. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
2009;135(4):507-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2007.02.059

Ingawale S, Goswami T. Temporomandibular Joint: Disorders, Treatments, and
Biomechanics. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2009;37(5):976-96.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-009-9659-4

ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION

Wang YT, Chen SH. Tal Chi for Rehabilitation: A Biomechanical/Physical
Therapy Perspective. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
2009;80(1):A5-A.

EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY

Callier V, Clack JA, Ahlberg PE. Contrasting Developmental Trajectories in
the Earliest Known Tetrapod Forelimbs. Science 2009;324(5925):364-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1167542

Cooper WJ, Westneat MW. Form and function of damselfish skulls: rapid and
repeated evolution into a limited number of trophic niches. Bmc Evolutionary
Biology 2009;9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-9-24

Hutchinson JR, Allen V. The evolutionary continuum of limb function from
early theropods to birds. Naturwissenschaften 2009;96(4):423-48.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00114-008-0488-3

GAIT/LOCOMOTION

Houlihan CM. Walking function, pain, and fatigue in adults with cerebral
palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 2009;51(5):339-.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.03253.x

Jimenez JMH, Garcia-Molina VAA, Foulquie JMP, Fernandez MD, Hermoso VMS.
Spatial-temporal parameters of gait in women with fibromyalgia. Clinical
Rheumatology 2009;28(5):595-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10067-009-1101-7

Kimura T, Yaguramaki N. Development of Bipedal Walking in Humans and
Chimpanzees: A Comparative Study. Folia Primatologica 2009;80(1):45-62.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000209676

Mahaudens P, Banse X, Mousny M, Detrembleur C. Gait in adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis: kinematics and electromyographic analysis. European Spine Journal
2009;18(4):512-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-009-0899-7

Opheim A, Jahnsen R, Olsson E, Stanghelle JK. Walking function, pain, and
fatigue in adults with cerebral palsy: a 7-year follow-up study.
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 2009;51(5):381-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2008.03250.x

Rossignol S, Barriere G, Alluin O, Frigon A. Re-expression of Locomotor
Function After Partial Spinal Cord Injury. Physiology 2009;24(2):127-39.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/physiol.00042.2008

Segal NA, Yack HJ, Khole P. Weight, Rather Than Obesity, Distribution,
Explains Peak External Knee Adduction Moment During Level Gait. American
Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2009;88(3):180-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0b013e318198b51b

Spaich EG, Emborg J, Collet T, Arendt-Nielsen L, Andersen OK. Withdrawal
reflex responses evoked by repetitive painful stimulation delivered on the
sole of the foot during late stance: site, phase, and frequency modulation.
Experimental Brain Research 2009;194(3):359-68.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-009-1705-9

JOINT/CARTILAGE

Candrian C, Bonacina E, Frueh JA, Vonwil D, Dickinson S, Wirz D et al.
Intra-individual comparison of human ankle and knee chondrocytes in vitro:
relevance for talar cartilage repair. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
2009;17(4):489-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2008.05.023

Diracoglu D, Baskent A, Yagci I, Ozcakar L, Aydin R. ISOKINETIC STRENGTH
MEASUREMENTS IN EARLY KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS. Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa
2009;34(1):72-7.

Gratz KR, Wong BL, Bae WC, Sah RL. The Effects of Focal Articular Defects on
Cartilage Contact Mechanics. Journal of Orthopaedic Research
2009;27(5):584-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.20762

Hodge WA, Harman MK, Banks SA. Patterns of Knee Osteoarthritis in Arabian
and American Knees. Journal of Arthroplasty 2009;24(3):448-53.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2007.12.012

Inoue A, Takahashi KA, Mazda O, Arai Y, Saito M, Kishida T et al. Comparison
of anti-rheumatic effects of local RNAi-based therapy in collagen induced
arthritis rats using various cytokine genes as molecular targets. Modern
Rheumatology 2009;19(2):125-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10165-008-0131-3

Juras V, Welsch GH, Millington S, Szomolanyi P, Mamisch TC, Pinker K et al.
Kinematic biomechanical assessment of human articular cartilage transplants
in the knee using 3-T MRI: an in vivo reproducibility study. European
Radiology 2009;19(5):1246-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-008-1242-0

Sanchez C, Gabay O, Salvat C, Henrotin YE, Berenbaum F. Mechanical loading
highly increases IL-6 production and decreases OPG expression by
osteoblasts. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2009;17(4):473-81.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2008.09.007

Shiramizu K, Vizesi F, Bruce W, Herrmann S, Walsh WR. Tibiofemoral contact
areas and pressures in six high flexion knees. International Orthopaedics
2009;33(2):403-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-007-0478-7

Temple MM, Bae WC, Chen MQ, Amiel D, Coutts RD, Sah RL. Age- and
Site-Associated Biomechanical Weakening of Human Articular Cartilage of the
Femoral Condyle (vol 15, pg 1042, 2007). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
2009;17(4):556-.

Welsch GH, Mamisch TC, Quirbach S, Zak L, Marlovits S, Trattnig S.
Evaluation and comparison of cartilage repair tissue of the patella and
medial femoral condyle by using morphological MRI and biochemical zonal T2
mapping. European Radiology 2009;19(5):1253-62.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-008-1249-6

METHODS

Paris O. From diffraction to imaging: New avenues in studying hierarchical
biological tissues with x-ray microbeams (Review). Biointerphases
2009;3(2):FB16-FB26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.2955443

MODELING

Sigal IA, Flanagan JG, Tertinegg I, Ethier CR. Modeling individual-specific
human optic nerve head biomechanics. Part I: IOP-induced deformations and
influence of geometry. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology
2009;8(2):85-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-008-0120-7

Sigal IA, Flanagan JG, Tertinegg I, Ethier CR. Modeling individual-specific
human optic nerve head biomechanics. Part II: influence of material
properties. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 2009;8(2):99-109.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-008-0119-0

MUSCLE

Jolivet E, Daguet E, Bousson V, Bergot C, Skalli W, Laredo JD. Variability
of hip muscle volume determined by computed tomography. Proceedings of the
32nd Congress of the Societe-de-Biomecanique; Lyon, FRANCE; 2007.

Schappacher-Tilp G, Binding P, Braverman E, Herzog W. Velocity-dependent
cost function for the prediction of force sharing among synergistic muscles
in a one degree of freedom model. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(5):657-60http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.12.013

Scheys L, Loeckx D, Spaepen A, Suetens P, Jonkers I. Atlas-based non-rigid
image registration to automatically define line-of-action muscle models: A
validation study. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(5):565-72.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.12.014

NEURAL

Cooke RM, Parker D. Locomotor Recovery after Spinal Cord Lesions in the
Lamprey Is Associated with Functional and Ultrastructural Changes below
Lesion Sites. Journal of Neurotrauma 2009;26(4):597-612.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2008.0660

Galante M, Jani H, Vanes L, Daniel H, Fisher EMC, Tybulewicz VLJ et al.
Impairments in motor coordination without major changes in cerebellar
plasticity in the Tc1 mouse model of Down syndrome. Human Molecular Genetics
2009;18(8):1449-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddp055

Kasicki S, Jelen P, Olszewski M, Slawinska U. Electrical hippocampal
activity during danger and safety signals in classical conditioning in the
rat. Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis 2009;69(1):119-28.

Klein A, Wessolleck J, Papazoglou A, Metz GA, Nikkhah G. Walking pattern
analysis after unilateral 6-OHDA lesion and transplantation of foetal
dopaminergic progenitor cells in rats. Behavioural Brain Research
2009;199(2):317-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2008.12.007

Lapointe NP, Rouleau P, Ung RV, Guertin PA. Specific role of dopamine D1
receptors in spinal network activation and rhythmic movement induction in
vertebrates. Journal of Physiology-London 2009;587(7):1499-511.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2008.166314

Otoshi CK, Walwyn WM, Tillakaratne NJK, Zhong H, Roy RR, Edgerton VR.
Distribution and Localization of 5-HT1A Receptors in the Rat Lumbar Spinal
Cord after Transection and Deafferentation. Journal of Neurotrauma
2009;26(4):575-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2008.0640

Singh A, Kallakuri S, Chen C, Cavanaugh JM. Structural and Functional
Changes in Nerve Roots Due to Tension at Various Strains and Strain Rates:
An In-Vivo Study. Journal of Neurotrauma 2009;26(4):627-40.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2008.0621

Sparrey CJ, Manley GT, Keaveny TM. Effects of White, Grey, and Pia Mater
Properties on Tissue Level Stresses and Strains in the Compressed Spinal
Cord. Journal of Neurotrauma 2009;26(4):585-95.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2008.0654

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Calvo B, Pena E, Martins P, Mascarenhas T, Doblare M, Joro RMN et al. On
modelling damage process in vaginal tissue. Journal of Biomechanics
2009;42(5):642-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.12.002

ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE

Chamoun RB, Relyea KM, Johnson KK, Whitehead WE, Curry DJ, Luerssen TG et
al. USE OF AXIAL AND SUBAXIAL TRANSLAMINAR SCREW FIXATION IN THE MANAGEMENT
OF UPPER CERVICAL SPINAL INSTABILITY IN A SERIES OF 7 CHILDREN. Neurosurgery
2009;64(4):734-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1227/01.neu.0000338950.46195.9c

Ha SK, Kim SH, Kim DH, Park JY, Lim DJ, Lee SK. Biomechanical Study of
Lumbar Spinal Arthroplasty with a Semi-Constrained Artificial Disc (Activ L)
in the Human Cadaveric Spine. Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2009;45(3):169-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2009.45.3.169

Han IH, Chin DK, Kuh SU, Kim KS, Jin BH, Yoon YS et al. MAGNETIC RESONANCE
IMAGING FINDINGS OF SUBSEQUENT FRACTURES AFTER VERTEBROPLASTY. Neurosurgery
2009;64(4):740-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1227/01.neu.0000339120.41053.f1

Hasegewa K, Kitahara K, Hara T, Takano K, Shimoda H. Biomechanical
evaluation of segmental instability in degenerative lumbar
spondylolisthesis. European Spine Journal 2009;18(4):465-70.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-008-0842-3

Ito K. Reviewer's comments concerning "Biomechanical evaluation of segmental
instability in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis" by K. Hasegawa et al.
(ESJO-D-08-00441R1). European Spine Journal 2009;18(4):471-2.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-008-0874-8

Seifert S, Wachter I, Schmelzle G, Dillmann R. A Knowledge-Based Approach to
Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Cervical Spine. Ieee Transactions on
Medical Imaging 2009;28(4):494-507.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmi.2008.2004659

Smith LJ, Fazzalari NL. The elastic fibre network of the human lumbar anulus
fibrosus: architecture, mechanical function and potential role in the
progression of intervertebral disc degeneration. European Spine Journal
2009;18(4):439-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-009-0918-8

ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY

Ahmad CS, McCarthy M, Gomez JA, Stein BES. The Moving Patellar Apprehension
Test for Lateral Patellar Instability. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2009;37(4):791-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546508328113

Brophy RH, Wright RW, Matava MJ. Cost Analysis of Converting From
Single-Bundle to Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
American Journal of Sports Medicine 2009;37(4):683-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546508328121

Casino D, Zaffagnini S, Martelli S, Lopomo N, Bignozzi S, Iacono F et al.
Intraoperative evaluation of total knee replacement: kinematic assessment
with a navigation system. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy
2009;17(4):369-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-008-0699-3

Doi M, Takahashi M, Abe M, Suzuki D, Nagano A. Lateral radiographic study of
the tibial sagital insertions of the anteromedial and posterolateral bundles
of human anterior cruciate ligament. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology
Arthroscopy 2009;17(4):347-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-008-0668-x

Fong DTP, Hong YL, Shima Y, Krosshaug T, Yung PSH, Chan KM. Biomechanics of
Supination Ankle Sprain A Case Report of an Accidental Injury Event in the
Laboratory. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2009;37(4):822-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546508328102

Gupta A, Lattermann C, Busam M, Riff A, Bach BR, Wang VM. Biomechanical
Evaluation of Bioabsorbable Versus Metallic Screws for Posterior Cruciate
Ligament Inlay Graft Fixation A Comparative Study. American Journal of
Sports Medicine 2009;37(4):748-53.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546508328106

Harilainen A, Sandelin J. A Prospective Comparison of 3 Hamstring ACL
Fixation Devices-Rigidfix, BioScrew, and Intrafix-Randomized Into 4 Groups
With 2 Years of Follow-Up. American Journal of Sports Medicine
2009;37(4):699-706. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546508328109

Horan RL, Bramono DS, Stanley JRL, Simmons Q, Chen J, Boepple HE et al.
Biological and biomechanical assessment of a long-term bioresorbable
silk-derived surgical mesh in an abdominal body wall defect model. Hernia
2009;13(2):189-99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-008-0459-9

Hue YH, Chun HJ, Yi HJ, Oh SH, Oh SJ, Ko Y. Unilateral Posterior
Atlantoaxial Transarticular Screw Fixation in Patients with Atlantoaxial
Instability: Comparison with Bilateral Method. Journal of Korean
Neurosurgical Society 2009;45(3):164-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2009.45.3.164

Hwang MD, Pettrone S, Trumble TE. Work of Flexion Related to Different
Suture Materials After Flexor Digitorum Profundus and Flexor Digitorum
Superficialis Tendon Repair in Zone II: A Biomechanical Study. Journal of
Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(4):700-4.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.12.003

Lee SH, Sung JK. Unilateral Lateral Mass-Facet Fractures With Rotational
Instability: New Classification and A Review of 39 Cases Treated
Conservatively and With Single Segment Anterior Fusion. Journal of
Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical Care 2009;66(3):758-67.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e31818cc32a

Matsuki H, Horii E, Majima M, Genda E, Koh S, Hirata H. Scaphoid nonunion
and distal fragment resection: analysis with three-dimensional rigid body
spring model. Journal of Orthopaedic Science 2009;14(2):144-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00776-008-1310-y

Murray MM, Palmer M, Abreu E, Spindler KP, Zurakowski D, Fleming BC.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Alone Is Not Sufficient to Enhance Suture Repair of the
ACL in Skeletally Immature Animals: An In Vivo Study. Journal of Orthopaedic
Research 2009;27(5):639-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.20796

Papp M, Szabo L, Lazar I, Takacs I, Karolyi Z, Nagy GG et al. Combined High
Tibial Osteotomy Decreases Biomechanical Changes Radiologically Detectable
in the Sagittal Plane Compared With Closing-Wedge Osteotomy. Arthroscopy-the
Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2009;25(4):355-64.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2008.10.018

Rees L, Matthews A, Masouros SD, Bull AMJ, Haywood R. Comparison of 1-and
2-Knot, 4-Strand, Double-Modified Kessler Tendon Repairs in a Porcine ModelJournal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(4):705-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.12.014

Seon JK, Park SJ, Lee KB, Yoon TR, Seo HY, Song EK. Stability comparison of
anterior cruciate ligament between double- and single-bundle
reconstructions. International Orthopaedics 2009;33(2):425-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-008-0530-2

Short WH, Werner FW, Sutton LG. Dynamic Biomechanical Evaluation of the
Dorsal Intercarpal Ligament Repair for Scapholunate Instability. Journal of
Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(4):652-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.12.009

Sileo MJ, Lee SJ, Kremenic IJ, Orishimo K, Ben-Avi S, McHugh M et al.
Biomechanical Comparison of a Knotless Suture Anchor With Standard Suture
Anchor in the Repair of Type II SLAP Tears. Arthroscopy-the Journal of
Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2009;25(4):348-54.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2008.10.019

Tang P, Gauvin J, Muriuki M, Pfaeffle JH, Imbriglia JE, Goitz RJ. Comparison
of the "Contact Biomechanics" of the Intact and Proximal Row Carpectomy
Wrist. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(4):660-70.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.12.004

Tejwani NC, Murthy A, Park J, McLaurin TM, Egol KA, Kummer FJ. Fixation of
Extra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures Using One Locking Plate Versus Two
Reconstruction Plates: A Laboratory Study. Journal of Trauma-Injury
Infection and Critical Care 2009;66(3):795-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e318181e53c

Willie B, Adkins K, Zheng X, Simon U, Claes L. Mechanical Characterization
of External Fixator Stiffness for a Rat Femoral Fracture Model. Journal of
Orthopaedic Research 2009;27(5):687-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.20792

Yadav H, Nho S, Romeo A, MacGillivray JD. Rotator cuff tears: pathology and
repair. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 2009;17(4):409-21.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-008-0686-8

Yao J. All-Arthroscopic Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair: Safety and
Biomechanical Comparison With a Traditional Outside-in Technique in
Cadavers. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(4):671-6.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.01.014

POSTURE/BALANCE

Bouisset S, Do MC. Posture, dynamic stability, and voluntary movement.
Neurophysiologie Clinique-Clinical Neurophysiology 2008;38(6):345-62.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neucli.2008.10.001

Kung UM, Horlings CGC, Honegger F, Duysens JEJ, Allum JHJ. Control of roll
and pitch motion during multi-directional balance perturbations.
Experimental Brain Research 2009;194(4):631-45.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-009-1743-3

Rougier PR. What insights can be gained when analysing the resultant centre
of pressure trajectory? Neurophysiologie Clinique-Clinical Neurophysiology
2008;38(6):363-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neucli.2008.09.006

ROBOTICS

Sitorus PE, Nazaruddin YY, Leksono E, Budiyono A. Design and Implementation
of Paired Pectoral Fins Locomotion of Labriform Fish Applied to a Fish
Robot. Journal of Bionic Engineering 2009;6(1):37-45.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1672-6529(08)60100-6

Wang MH, Ma SG, Li B, Wang YC. Configuration representation and
reconfiguration optimization for the reconfigurable robots with independent
manipulation. Science in China Series F-Information Sciences
2009;52(4):674-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11432-009-0020-1

Ho T, Lee S. Piezoelectrically Actuated Biomimetic Self-Contained Quadruped
Bounding Robot. Journal of Bionic Engineering 2009;6(1):29-36.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1672-6529(08)60099-2

TENDON/LIGAMENT

Syed S, Bhatti A, Shah MM. Spontaneous Atraumatic Achilles Tendon Rupture in
Healthy Individuals: Biomechanical Aspect. Jcpsp-Journal of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan 2009;19(3):195-7.

TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL

Asplund M, von Holst H, Inganas O. Composite biomolecule/PEDOT materials for
neural electrodes. Biointerphases 2008;3(3):83-93.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.2998407

O'Hagan JJ, Samani A. Measurement of the hyperelastic properties of 44
pathological ex vivo breast tissue samples. Physics in Medicine and Biology
2009;54(8):2557-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/54/8/020

TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING

Gayzik FS, Martin RS, Gabler HC, Hoth JJ, Duma SM, Meredith JW et al.
Characterization of Crash-Induced Thoracic Loading Resulting in Pulmonary
Contusion. Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical Care
2009;66(3):840-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e318186251e

Rigby P, Chan P. Evaluation of the Biofidelity of FMVSS No. 218 Injury
Criteria. Traffic Injury Prevention 2009;10(2):170-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389580802607796

Siegmund GP, Winkelstein BA, Ivancic PC, Svensson MY, Vasavada A. The
Anatomy and Biomechanics of Acute and Chronic Whiplash Injury. Proceedings
of the World Congress on Neck Pain; Los Angeles, CA; 2008.

Tagliaferri F, Compagnone C, Yoganandan N, Gennarelli TA. Traumatic Brain
Injury After Frontal Crashes: Relationship With Body Mass Index. Journal of
Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical Care 2009;66(3):727-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e31815edefd

Thompson AK, Bertocci G, Pierce MC. Assessment of Head Injury Risk
Associated With Feet-First Free Falls in 12-Month-Old Children Using an
Anthropomorphic Test Device. Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection and Critical
Care 2009;66(4):1019-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e31817dac8b

VISUAL/VESTIBULAR

Borel L, Lopez C, Peruch P, Lacour M. Vestibular syndrome: A change in
internal spatial representation. Neurophysiologie Clinique-Clinical
Neurophysiology 2008;38(6):375-89.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neucli.2008.09.002

Gefen A, Shalom R, Elad D, Mandel Y. Biomechanical analysis of the
keratoconic cornea. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical
Materials 2009;2(3):224-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2008.07.002

WHEELCHAIR

Sauret C, Vaslin P, Dabonneville M, Cid M. Drag force mechanical power
during an actual propulsion cycle on a manual wheelchair. Proceedings of the
32nd Congress of the Societe-de-Biomecanique; Lyon, FRANCE; 2007.

UNIQUE TOPIC

Fischer J, Koch L, Emmerling C, Vierkotten J, Peters T, Bruning JC et al.
Inactivation of the Fto gene protects from obesity. Nature
2009;458(7240):894-U10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature07848

Gorce P, Mitton D. Towards subject-specific biomechanical analyses.
Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering 2009;30(1):1-.

Lafon M, Vidal M, Berthoz A. Selective influence of prior allocentric
knowledge on the kinesthetic learning of a path. Experimental Brain Research
2009;194(4):541-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-009-1728-2

Lu Z, Chen PCY, Luo H, Nam J, Ge RW, Lin W. Models of maximum stress and
strain of zebrafish embryos under indentation. Journal of Biomechanics
2009;42(5):620-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.12.017

Miles JL, Landon J, Davison M, Krageloh CU, Thompson NM, Triggs CM et al.
Prenatally undernourished rats show increased preference for wheel running
v. lever pressing for food in a choice task. British Journal of Nutrition
2009;101(6):902-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0007114508043353

Su WR, Cheng SC, Yong IS, Jou IM. Compression of the Posterior Interosseous
Nerve Due to an Occult Ganglion Cyst in the Elbow of an Amateur Pianist.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists 2009;24(1):37-9.

Ulker MBC, Rahman MS. Response of saturated and nearly saturated porous
media: Different formulations and their applicability. International Journal
for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics 2009;33(5):633-64.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nag.739

PICK OF THE WEEK

Lee SJ, Kim BH, Lee JY. Experimental study on the fluid mechanics of blood
sucking in the proboscis of a female mosquito. J Biomech 2009;42(7):857-64.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.01.039


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