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LITERATURE UPDATE
August 13, 2009 – August 20, 2009
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Craig P. McGowan, PhD
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory
University of Texas at Austin
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article has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available
in electronic form through the publisher.
BOTANY
Muller K, Linkies A, Vreeburg RAM, Fry SC, Krieger-Liszkay A,
Leubner-Metzger G. In Vivo Cell Wall Loosening by Hydroxyl Radicals
during Cress Seed Germination and Elongation Growth. Plant Physiology
2009;150(4):1855-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1104/pp.109.139204
CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY
Gao H, Long Q, Graves M, Gillard JH, Li ZY. Carotid arterial plaque
stress analysis using fluid-structure interactive simulation based on
in-vivo magnetic resonance images of four patients. Journal of
Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1416-23.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.010
Sun H, Zhong M, Miao Y, Ma X, Gong HP, Tan HW et al. Impaired Elastic
Properties of the Aorta in Fat-Fed, Streptozotocin-Treated Rats.
Cardiology 2009;114(2):107-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000219211
CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR
Adachi K, Hagimori K, Kato H, Fukuda K, Kikuta M, Tsukamoto Y. Potential
role of SC1, a cell adhesion molecule, in mammary gland tumors.
Molecular Medicine Reports 2008;1(2):219-24.
Dugina V, Zwaenepoel I, Gabbiani G, Clement S, Chaponnier C. beta- and
gamma-cytoplasmic actins display distinct distribution and functional
diversity. Journal of Cell Science 2009;122(16):2980-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jcs.041970
Glyakina AV, Balabaev NK, Galzitskaya OV. Mechanical unfolding of
proteins L and G with constant force: Similarities and differences.
Journal of Chemical Physics 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/045102/10.1063/1.3183974
Hu MQ, Wang JK, Zhao HX, Dong SS, Cai JY. Nanostructure and
nanomechanics analysis of lymphocyte using AFM: From resting, activated
to apoptosis. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1513-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.051
Kramar P, Miklavcic D, Lebar AM. A System for the Determination of
Planar Lipid Bilayer Breakdown Voltage and Its Applications. Ieee
Transactions on Nanobioscience 2009;8(2):132-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tnb.2009.2022834
COMPARATIVE
Dlugosz EM, Chappell MA, McGillivray DG, Syme DA, Garland T. Locomotor
trade-offs in mice selectively bred for high voluntary wheel running.
Journal of Experimental Biology 2009;212(16):2612-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.029058
Lavallee A, Pflieger JF. Developmental expression of spontaneous
activity in the spinal cord of postnatal opossums, Monodelphis
domestica: An anatomical study. Brain Research 2009;1282:1-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2009.05.068
Lentink D, Dickinson MH. Biofluiddynamic scaling of flapping, spinning
and translating fins and wings. Journal of Experimental Biology
2009;212(16):2691-704. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.022251
Lin AYM, Brunner R, Chen PY, Talke FE, Meyers MA. Underwater adhesion of
abalone: The role of van der Waals and capillary forces. Acta Materialia
2009;57(14):4178-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2009.05.015
Richman SE, Lovvorn JR. Predator size, prey size and threshold food
densities of diving ducks: does a common prey base support fewer large
animals? Journal of Animal Ecology 2009;78(5):1033-42.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2009.01556.x
Sahin M, Mohseni K, Colin SP. The numerical comparison of flow patterns
and propulsive performances for the hydromedusae Sarsia tubulosa and
Aequorea victoria. Journal of Experimental Biology 2009;212(16):2656-67.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.025536
Shoele K, Zhu Q. Fluid-structure interactions of skeleton-reinforced
fins: performance analysis of a paired fin in lift-based propulsion.
Journal of Experimental Biology 2009;212(16):2679-90.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.030023
Thorpe SKS, Crompton RH. Orang-Utan Locomotion on Flexible Branches.
Folia Primatologica 2009;80(2):146-.
Thorpe SKS, Holder R, Crompton RH. Orangutans employ unique strategies
to control branch flexibility. Proceedings of the National Academy of
Sciences of the United States of America 2009;106(31):12646-51.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0811537106
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Fansa M, Keilig L, Reimann S, Jager A, Bourauel C. The Leveling
Effectiveness of Self-ligating and Conventional Brackets for Complex
Tooth Malalignments. Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics-Fortschritte Der
Kieferorthopadie 2009;70(4):285-96.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00056-009-9916-z
Hattori Y, Satoh C, Kunieda T, Endoh R, Hisamatsu H, Watanabe M. Bite
forces and their resultants during forceful intercuspal clenching in
humans. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1533-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.040
DIGESTIVE
Gao F, Liao D, Drewes AM, Gregersen H. Modelling the elastin, collagen
and smooth muscle contribution to the duodenal mechanical behaviour in
patients with systemic sclerosis. Neurogastroenterology and Motility
2009;21(9). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2982.2009.01314.x
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Iannotti CA, Clark M, van Rooijen N, Steinmetz MP. Immunomodulation
Using Peripheral Macrophage Depletion and cAMP Elevation Promotes
Neuroprotection and Improves Locomotor Recovery after Contusive Spinal
Cord Injury. 2009.
Kwon BK, Roy J, Lee JHT, Okon E, Zhang HB, Marx JC et al. Magnesium
Chloride in a Polyethylene Glycol Formulation as a Neuroprotective
Therapy for Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Preclinical Refinement and
Optimization. Journal of Neurotrauma 2009;26(8):1379-93.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2009.0884
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Manduell KL, Morrogh-Bernard H, Thorpe SKS. Locomotor Behaviour of Wild
Orang-Utans (P. p. wurmbii) in Disturbed Peat Swamp Forest, Sabangau,
Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Folia Primatologica 2009;80(2):127-8.
Myatt JP, Crompton RH, Thorpe SKS. Recording Complex Positional
Behaviour in Orang-Utans. Folia Primatologica 2009;80(2):130-.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Adamczyk PG, Kuo AD. Redirection of center-of-mass velocity during the
step-to-step transition of human walking. Journal of Experimental
Biology 2009;212(16):2668-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.027581
Bleyenheuft C, Cockx S, Caty G, Stoquart G, Lejeune T, Detrembleur C.
The effect of botulinum toxin injections on gait control in spastic
stroke patients presenting with a stiff-knee gait. Gait & Posture
2009;30(2):168-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.04.003
Bruijn SM, Dieen JH, Meijer OG, Beek PJ. Is slow walking more stable?
Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1506-12.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.047
Coolon RA, Cain ME. Individual differences in response to novelty and
the conditioned locomotor effects of nicotine. Behavioural Pharmacology
2009;20(4):322-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/FBP.0b013e32832f0176
Helbostad JL, Vereijken B, Hesseberg K, Sletvold O. Altered vision
destabilizes gait in older persons. Gait & Posture 2009;30(2):233-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.05.004
Hernandez A, Silder A, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG. Effect of age on
center of mass motion during human walking. Gait & Posture
2009;30(2):217-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.05.006
Kellis E, Arampatzi F. Effects of sex and mode of carrying schoolbags on
ground reaction forces and temporal characteristics of gait. Journal of
Pediatric Orthopaedics-Part B 2009;18(5):275-82.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPB.0b013e32832d5d3b
Lee DG, Davis BL. Assessment of the Effects of Diabetes on Midfoot Joint
Pressures Using a Robotic Gait Simulator. Foot & Ankle International
2009;30(8):767-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3113/fai.2009.0767
Manor B, Li L. Characteristics of functional gait among people with and
without peripheral neuropathy. Gait & Posture 2009;30(2):253-6.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.04.011
Robert T, Bennett BC, Russell SD, Zirker CA, Abel MF. Angular momentum
synergies during walking. Experimental Brain Research
2009;197(2):185-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-009-1904-4
Yavuz M, Hetherington VJ, Botek G, Hirschman GB, Bardsley L, Davis BL.
Forefoot plantar shear stress distribution in hallux valgus patients.
Gait & Posture 2009;30(2):257-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.05.002
HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE
Tang JB, Cao Y, Wu YF, Wang GH. Effect of A2 Pulley Release on Repaired
Tendon Gliding Resistance and Rupture in a Chicken Model. Journal of
Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(6):1080-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.04.010
Thomopoulos S, Zampiakis E, Das R, Kim M, Silva MJ, Havlioglu N et al.
Use of a Magnesium-Based Bone Adhesive for Flexor Tendon-to-Bone
Healing. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(6):1066-73.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.04.018
Yao J. All-Arthroscopic Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair: Safety
and Biomechanical Comparison With a Traditional Outside-in Technique in
Cadavers (vol 34, pg 671, 2009). Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2009;34A(6):1162-.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Farquhar SJ, Kaufman KR, Snyder-Mackler L. Sit-to-Stand 3 months after
unilateral total knee arthroplasty: Comparison of self-selected and
constrained conditions. Gait & Posture 2009;30(2):187-91.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.04.007
McCann L, Ingham E, Jin Z, Fisher J. Influence of the meniscus on
friction and degradation of cartilage in the natural knee joint.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2009;17(8):995-1000.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2009.02.012
Merican AM, Amis AA. Iliotibial band tension affects patellofemoral and
tibiofemoral kinematics. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1539-46.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.041
Piasecki DP, Verma NN, Romeo AA, Levine WN, Bach BR, Provencher MT.
Glenoid Bone Deficiency in Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability:
Diagnosis and Management. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons 2009;17(8):482-93.
Wilson NA, Press JM, Zhang LQ. In vivo strain of the medial vs. lateral
quadriceps tendon in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Journal of Applied
Physiology 2009;107(2):422-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00024.2009
METHODS
Campbell AC, Lloyd DG, Alderson JA, Elliott BC. MRI development and
validation of two new predictive methods of glenohumeral joint centre
location identification and comparison with established techniques.
Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1527-32.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.039
Fushing H, Chen SC, Lee HJ. Computing circadian rhythmic patterns and
beyond: introduction to a new non-Fourier analysis. Computational
Statistics 2009;24(3):409-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00180-008-0134-8
Li QG, Naing V, Donelan JM. Development of a biomechanical energy
harvester. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2009;6.
http://dx.doi.org/2210.1186/1743-0003-6-22
Lorussi F, Galatolo S, De Rossi DE. Textile-Based Electrogoniometers for
Wearable Posture and Gesture Capture Systems. Ieee Sensors Journal
2009;9(9):1014-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jsen.2009.2024867
Popovic N, Williams S, Schmitz-Rode T, Rau G, Disselhorst-Klug C.
Robot-based methodology for a kinematic and kinetic analysis of
unconstrained, but reproducible upper extremity movement. Journal of
Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1570-3.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.042
MODELING
Bini RR, Diefenthaeler F. MECHANICAL WORK AND COORDINATIVE PATTERN OF
CYCLING: A LITERATURE REVIEW. Kinesiology 2009;41(1):25-39.
Laville A, Laporte S, Skalli W. Parametric and subject-specific finite
element modelling of the lower cervical spine. Influence of geometrical
parameters on the motion patterns. Journal of Biomechanics
2009;42(10):1409-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.007
Seifert L, Chollet D. Modelling spatial-temporal and coordinative
parameters in swimming. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
2009;12(4):495-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2008.03.002
MUSCLE
Calota A, Levin MF. Tonic Stretch Reflex Threshold as a Measure of
Spasticity: Implications for Clinical Practice. Topics in Stroke
Rehabilitation 2009;16(3):177-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1310/tsr1603-177
Han DG. The other mechanism of muscular referred pain: The "connective
tissue" theory. Medical Hypotheses 2009;73(3):292-5.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.02.040
Ward SR, Tomiya A, Regev GJ, Thacker BE, Benzl RC, Kim CW et al. Passive
mechanical properties of the lumbar multifidus muscle support its role
as a stabilizer. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1384-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.09.042
NEURAL
Bubenikova-Valesova V, Svoboda J, Horacek J, Vales K. The effect of a
full agonist/antagonist of the D-1 receptor on locomotor activity,
sensorimotor gating and cognitive function in dizocilpine-treated rats.
International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology 2009;12(7):873-83.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1461145708009851
Cai PQ, Sun GY, Cai PS, Oudega M, Xiao R, Wang XW et al. Survival of
transplanted neurotrophin-3 expressing human neural stem cells and motor
function in a rat model of spinal cord injury. Neural Regeneration
Research 2009;4(7):485-91.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2009.07.001
Daun S, Rubin JE, Rybak IA. Control of oscillation periods and phase
durations in half-center central pattern generators: a comparative
mechanistic analysis. Journal of Computational Neuroscience
2009;27(1):3-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10827-008-0124-4
Degoulet MF, Rostain JC, David HN, Abraini JH. Repeated administration
of amphetamine induces a shift of the prefrontal cortex and basolateral
amygdala motor function. International Journal of
Neuropsychopharmacology 2009;12(7):965-74.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1461145709009973
Huang WL, Bhavsar A, Ward RE, Hall JCE, Priestley JV, Michael-Titus AT.
Arachidonyl Trifluoromethyl Ketone Is Neuroprotective after Spinal Cord
Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma 2009;26(8):1429-34.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2008.0835
Karayannidou A, Beloozerova IN, Zelenin PV, Stout EE, Sirota MG,
Orlovsky GN et al. Activity of pyramidal tract neurons in the cat during
standing and walking on an inclined plane. Journal of Physiology-London
2009;587(15):3795-811. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2009.170183
Saganova K, Orendacova J, Sulla I, Filipcik P, Cizkova D, Vanicky I.
Effects of Long-Term FK506 Administration on Functional and
Histopathological Outcome after Spinal Cord Injury in Adult Rat.
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology 2009;29(6-7):1045-51.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10571-009-9395-1
Wilson DIG, MacLaren DAA, Winn P. Bar pressing for food: differential
consequences of lesions to the anterior versus posterior
pedunculopontine. European Journal of Neuroscience 2009;30(3):504-13.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-9568.2009.06836.x
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Chen LY, Ashton-Miller JA, DeLancey JOL. A 3D finite element model of
anterior vaginal wall support to evaluate mechanisms underlying
cystocele formation. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1371-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.043
Parente MP, Jorge RMN, Fernandes AA, Mascarenhas T. THE INFLUENCE OF THE
DEGREE OF FLEXION OF THE FETAL HEAD ON THE BIOMECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF THE
PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES DURING VAGINAL DELIVERY. International
Urogynecology Journal 2009;20:010.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Benzel EC. Interbody device footprint and endplate engagement
characteristics: biomechanical implications. Spine Journal
2009;9(7):607-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2009.04.013
Fang XQ, Fang M, Fan SW, Gu CL. Protection of erythropoietin on
experimental spinal cord injury by reducing the expression of
thrombospondin-1 and transforming growth factor-beta. Chinese Medical
Journal 2009;122(14):1631-5.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.2009.14.006
Shin G, D'Souza C, Liu YH. Creep and Fatigue Development in the Low Back
in Static Flexion. Spine 2009;34(17):1873-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181aa6a55
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Arba-Mosquera S, de Ortueta D. Analysis of optimized profiles for
'aberration-free' refractive surgery. Ophthalmic and Physiological
Optics 2009;29(5):535-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-1313.2009.00670.x
Bottlang M, Doornink J, Fitzpatrick DC, Madey SM. Far Cortical Locking
Can Reduce Stiffness of Locked Plating Constructs While Retaining
Construct Strength. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume
2009;91A(8):1985-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.h.01038
Buttermann GR, Beaubien BP, Freeman AL, Stoll JE, Chappuis JL. Interbody
device endplate engagement effects on motion segment biomechanics. Spine
Journal 2009;9(7):564-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2009.03.014
Cahill ME, Xie Z, Day M, Barbolina MV, Miller CA, Weiss C et al. Kalirin
regulates cortical spine morphogenesis and disease-related behavioral
phenotypes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the
United States of America 2009;106(31):13058-63.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0904636106
Cullen AB, Curtiss S, Lee MA. Biomechanical Comparison of Polyaxial and
Uniaxial Locking Plate Fixation in a Proximal Tibial Gap Model. Journal
of Orthopaedic Trauma 2009;23(7):507-13.
de Almeida JR, Ghotme K, Leong I, Drake J, James AL, Witterick IJ. A new
porcine skull base model: Fibrin glue improves strength of cerebrospinal
fluid leak repairs. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2009;141(2):184-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2009.03.008
Gaskill TR, Urbaniak JR, Aldridge JM. Free Vascularized Fibular Transfer
for Femoral Head Osteonecrosis: Donor and Graft Site Morbidity. Journal
of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume 2009;91A(8):1861-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.h.01105
POSTURE/BALANCE
Majumder S, Roychowdhury A, Pal S. Effects of body configuration on
pelvic injury in backward fall simulation using 3D finite element models
of pelvis-femur-soft tissue complex. Journal of Biomechanics
2009;42(10):1475-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.044
PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS
Childers WL, Kistenberg RS, Gregor RJ. The biomechanics of cycling with
a transtibial amputation: Recommendations for prosthetic design and
direction for future research. Prosthetics and Orthotics International
2009;33(3):256-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640903067234
Nolan L. Lower limb strength in sports-active transtibial amputees.
Prosthetics and Orthotics International 2009;33(3):230-41.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640903082118
Sawicki GS, Ferris DP. A pneumatically powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis
(KAFO) with myoelectric activation and inhibition. Journal of
Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2009;6.
http://dx.doi.org/2310.1186/1743-0003-6-23
Wilson JR, Asfour S, Abdelrahman KZ, Gailey R. A new methodology to
measure the running biomechanics of amputees. Prosthetics and Orthotics
International 2009;33(3):218-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640903107998
ROBOTICS
Koo IM, Kang TH, Vo GL, Trong TD, Song YK, Choi HR. Biologically
Inspired Control of Quadruped Walking Robot. International Journal of
Control Automation and Systems 2009;7(4):577-84.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12555-009-0409-z
Yang W, Chong NY. Imitation Learning of Humanoid Locomotion Using the
Direction of Landing Foot. International Journal of Control Automation
and Systems 2009;7(4):585-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12555-009-0410-6
SPORT/EXERCISE
Billat VL, Mille-Hamard L, Meyer Y, Wesfreid E. Detection of changes in
the fractal scaling of heart rate and speed in a marathon race. Physica
a-Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications 2009;388(18):3798-808.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2009.05.029
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Cao Y, Wu YF, Xie RG, Tang JB. Models for Tendon Biomechanical
Investigations. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2009;34A(6):1160-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.04.019
Hausmann JT. Models for Tendon Biomechanical Investigations Reply.
Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(6):1161-.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.04.017
Nirmalanandhan VS, Juncosa-Melvin N, Shearn JT, Boivin GP, Galloway MT,
Gooch C et al. Combined Effects of Scaffold Stiffening and Mechanical
Preconditioning Cycles on Construct Biomechanics, Gene Expression, and
Tendon Repair Biomechanics. Tissue Engineering Part A
2009;15(8):2103-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2008.0335
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Koay EJ, Athanasiou KA. Development of Serum-Free, Chemically Defined
Conditions for Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Fibrochondrogenesis.
Tissue Engineering Part A 2009;15(8):2249-57.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2008.0320
Uzel SGM, Buehler MJ. Nanomechanical sequencing of collagen:
tropocollagen features heterogeneous elastic properties at the
nanoscale. Integrative Biology 2009;1(7):452-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/b906864c
Wang SD, Zhang YZ, Wang HW, Yin GB, Dong ZH. Fabrication and Properties
of the Electrospun Polylactide/Silk Fibroin-Gelatin Composite Tubular
Scaffold. Biomacromolecules 2009;10(8):2240-4.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bm900416b
VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL
Goldstein RM. Interpreting Stream Physical Characteristics in Index of
Biotic Integrity Classifications: General Similarities and Specific
Differences. North American Journal of Fisheries Management
2009;29(1):151-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1577/m07-138.1
Hirvinen LJM, Litsky AS, Samii VF, Weisbrode SE, Bertone AL. Influence
of bone cements on bone-screw interfaces in the third metacarpal and
third metatarsal bones of horses. 2009.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
Kamiya K, Shimizu K, Ohmoto F. Comparison of the Changes in Corneal
Biomechanical Properties After Photorefractive Keratectomy and Laser In
Situ Keratomileusis. Cornea 2009;28(7):765-9.
Karakok SG, Uslucan B, Tapki I, Gokce G. The Effect of Straw Bedding
Usage in Loose Housing Systems on Behavior and Milk Production of
Holstein Dairy Cows. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
2009;8(9):1824-8.
Reed-Jones R, Reed-Jones J, Vallis LA, Hollands M. The effects of
constraining eye movements on visually evoked steering responses during
walking in a virtual environment. Experimental Brain Research
2009;197(4):357-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-009-1923-1
Woods AJ, Philbeck JW, Danoff JV. The Various Perceptions of Distance:
An Alternative View of How Effort Affects Distance Judgments. Journal of
Experimental Psychology-Human Perception and Performance
2009;35(4):1104-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0013622
WHEELCHAIR
Cooper RA. SMARTWheel: From concept to clinical practice. Prosthetics
and Orthotics International 2009;33(3):198-209.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640903082126
UNIQUE TOPIC
Kumar A, Singh A. Possible involvement of GABAergic mechanism in
protective effect of melatonin against sleep deprivation-induced
behaviour modification and oxidative damage in mice. Fundamental &
Clinical Pharmacology 2009;23(4):439-48.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1472-8206.2009.00737.x
Yaski O, Portugali J, Eilam D. The dynamic process of cognitive mapping
in the absence of visual cues: human data compared with animal studies.
Journal of Experimental Biology 2009;212(16):2619-26.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.030700
Zentgraf K, Munzert J. Effects of attentional-focus instructions on
movement kinematics. Psychology of Sport and Exercise 2009;10(5):520-5.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2009.01.006
PICK OF THE WEEK
Ateshian GA, Friedman MH. Integrative biomechanics: A paradigm for
clinical applications of fundamental mechanics. Journal of Biomechanics
2009;42(10):1444-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.001
***Until next week, happy reading! ***
August 13, 2009 – August 20, 2009
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Craig P. McGowan, PhD
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory
University of Texas at Austin
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- 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.
BOTANY
Muller K, Linkies A, Vreeburg RAM, Fry SC, Krieger-Liszkay A,
Leubner-Metzger G. In Vivo Cell Wall Loosening by Hydroxyl Radicals
during Cress Seed Germination and Elongation Growth. Plant Physiology
2009;150(4):1855-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1104/pp.109.139204
CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY
Gao H, Long Q, Graves M, Gillard JH, Li ZY. Carotid arterial plaque
stress analysis using fluid-structure interactive simulation based on
in-vivo magnetic resonance images of four patients. Journal of
Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1416-23.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.010
Sun H, Zhong M, Miao Y, Ma X, Gong HP, Tan HW et al. Impaired Elastic
Properties of the Aorta in Fat-Fed, Streptozotocin-Treated Rats.
Cardiology 2009;114(2):107-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000219211
CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR
Adachi K, Hagimori K, Kato H, Fukuda K, Kikuta M, Tsukamoto Y. Potential
role of SC1, a cell adhesion molecule, in mammary gland tumors.
Molecular Medicine Reports 2008;1(2):219-24.
Dugina V, Zwaenepoel I, Gabbiani G, Clement S, Chaponnier C. beta- and
gamma-cytoplasmic actins display distinct distribution and functional
diversity. Journal of Cell Science 2009;122(16):2980-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jcs.041970
Glyakina AV, Balabaev NK, Galzitskaya OV. Mechanical unfolding of
proteins L and G with constant force: Similarities and differences.
Journal of Chemical Physics 2009;131(4).
http://dx.doi.org/045102/10.1063/1.3183974
Hu MQ, Wang JK, Zhao HX, Dong SS, Cai JY. Nanostructure and
nanomechanics analysis of lymphocyte using AFM: From resting, activated
to apoptosis. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1513-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.051
Kramar P, Miklavcic D, Lebar AM. A System for the Determination of
Planar Lipid Bilayer Breakdown Voltage and Its Applications. Ieee
Transactions on Nanobioscience 2009;8(2):132-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tnb.2009.2022834
COMPARATIVE
Dlugosz EM, Chappell MA, McGillivray DG, Syme DA, Garland T. Locomotor
trade-offs in mice selectively bred for high voluntary wheel running.
Journal of Experimental Biology 2009;212(16):2612-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.029058
Lavallee A, Pflieger JF. Developmental expression of spontaneous
activity in the spinal cord of postnatal opossums, Monodelphis
domestica: An anatomical study. Brain Research 2009;1282:1-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2009.05.068
Lentink D, Dickinson MH. Biofluiddynamic scaling of flapping, spinning
and translating fins and wings. Journal of Experimental Biology
2009;212(16):2691-704. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.022251
Lin AYM, Brunner R, Chen PY, Talke FE, Meyers MA. Underwater adhesion of
abalone: The role of van der Waals and capillary forces. Acta Materialia
2009;57(14):4178-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2009.05.015
Richman SE, Lovvorn JR. Predator size, prey size and threshold food
densities of diving ducks: does a common prey base support fewer large
animals? Journal of Animal Ecology 2009;78(5):1033-42.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2009.01556.x
Sahin M, Mohseni K, Colin SP. The numerical comparison of flow patterns
and propulsive performances for the hydromedusae Sarsia tubulosa and
Aequorea victoria. Journal of Experimental Biology 2009;212(16):2656-67.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.025536
Shoele K, Zhu Q. Fluid-structure interactions of skeleton-reinforced
fins: performance analysis of a paired fin in lift-based propulsion.
Journal of Experimental Biology 2009;212(16):2679-90.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.030023
Thorpe SKS, Crompton RH. Orang-Utan Locomotion on Flexible Branches.
Folia Primatologica 2009;80(2):146-.
Thorpe SKS, Holder R, Crompton RH. Orangutans employ unique strategies
to control branch flexibility. Proceedings of the National Academy of
Sciences of the United States of America 2009;106(31):12646-51.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0811537106
DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL
Fansa M, Keilig L, Reimann S, Jager A, Bourauel C. The Leveling
Effectiveness of Self-ligating and Conventional Brackets for Complex
Tooth Malalignments. Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics-Fortschritte Der
Kieferorthopadie 2009;70(4):285-96.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00056-009-9916-z
Hattori Y, Satoh C, Kunieda T, Endoh R, Hisamatsu H, Watanabe M. Bite
forces and their resultants during forceful intercuspal clenching in
humans. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1533-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.040
DIGESTIVE
Gao F, Liao D, Drewes AM, Gregersen H. Modelling the elastin, collagen
and smooth muscle contribution to the duodenal mechanical behaviour in
patients with systemic sclerosis. Neurogastroenterology and Motility
2009;21(9). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2982.2009.01314.x
ERGONOMICS/REHABILITATION
Iannotti CA, Clark M, van Rooijen N, Steinmetz MP. Immunomodulation
Using Peripheral Macrophage Depletion and cAMP Elevation Promotes
Neuroprotection and Improves Locomotor Recovery after Contusive Spinal
Cord Injury. 2009.
Kwon BK, Roy J, Lee JHT, Okon E, Zhang HB, Marx JC et al. Magnesium
Chloride in a Polyethylene Glycol Formulation as a Neuroprotective
Therapy for Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Preclinical Refinement and
Optimization. Journal of Neurotrauma 2009;26(8):1379-93.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2009.0884
EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY
Manduell KL, Morrogh-Bernard H, Thorpe SKS. Locomotor Behaviour of Wild
Orang-Utans (P. p. wurmbii) in Disturbed Peat Swamp Forest, Sabangau,
Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Folia Primatologica 2009;80(2):127-8.
Myatt JP, Crompton RH, Thorpe SKS. Recording Complex Positional
Behaviour in Orang-Utans. Folia Primatologica 2009;80(2):130-.
GAIT/LOCOMOTION
Adamczyk PG, Kuo AD. Redirection of center-of-mass velocity during the
step-to-step transition of human walking. Journal of Experimental
Biology 2009;212(16):2668-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.027581
Bleyenheuft C, Cockx S, Caty G, Stoquart G, Lejeune T, Detrembleur C.
The effect of botulinum toxin injections on gait control in spastic
stroke patients presenting with a stiff-knee gait. Gait & Posture
2009;30(2):168-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.04.003
Bruijn SM, Dieen JH, Meijer OG, Beek PJ. Is slow walking more stable?
Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1506-12.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.047
Coolon RA, Cain ME. Individual differences in response to novelty and
the conditioned locomotor effects of nicotine. Behavioural Pharmacology
2009;20(4):322-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/FBP.0b013e32832f0176
Helbostad JL, Vereijken B, Hesseberg K, Sletvold O. Altered vision
destabilizes gait in older persons. Gait & Posture 2009;30(2):233-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.05.004
Hernandez A, Silder A, Heiderscheit BC, Thelen DG. Effect of age on
center of mass motion during human walking. Gait & Posture
2009;30(2):217-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.05.006
Kellis E, Arampatzi F. Effects of sex and mode of carrying schoolbags on
ground reaction forces and temporal characteristics of gait. Journal of
Pediatric Orthopaedics-Part B 2009;18(5):275-82.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPB.0b013e32832d5d3b
Lee DG, Davis BL. Assessment of the Effects of Diabetes on Midfoot Joint
Pressures Using a Robotic Gait Simulator. Foot & Ankle International
2009;30(8):767-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3113/fai.2009.0767
Manor B, Li L. Characteristics of functional gait among people with and
without peripheral neuropathy. Gait & Posture 2009;30(2):253-6.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.04.011
Robert T, Bennett BC, Russell SD, Zirker CA, Abel MF. Angular momentum
synergies during walking. Experimental Brain Research
2009;197(2):185-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-009-1904-4
Yavuz M, Hetherington VJ, Botek G, Hirschman GB, Bardsley L, Davis BL.
Forefoot plantar shear stress distribution in hallux valgus patients.
Gait & Posture 2009;30(2):257-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.05.002
HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE
Tang JB, Cao Y, Wu YF, Wang GH. Effect of A2 Pulley Release on Repaired
Tendon Gliding Resistance and Rupture in a Chicken Model. Journal of
Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(6):1080-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.04.010
Thomopoulos S, Zampiakis E, Das R, Kim M, Silva MJ, Havlioglu N et al.
Use of a Magnesium-Based Bone Adhesive for Flexor Tendon-to-Bone
Healing. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(6):1066-73.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.04.018
Yao J. All-Arthroscopic Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair: Safety
and Biomechanical Comparison With a Traditional Outside-in Technique in
Cadavers (vol 34, pg 671, 2009). Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2009;34A(6):1162-.
JOINT/CARTILAGE
Farquhar SJ, Kaufman KR, Snyder-Mackler L. Sit-to-Stand 3 months after
unilateral total knee arthroplasty: Comparison of self-selected and
constrained conditions. Gait & Posture 2009;30(2):187-91.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.04.007
McCann L, Ingham E, Jin Z, Fisher J. Influence of the meniscus on
friction and degradation of cartilage in the natural knee joint.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2009;17(8):995-1000.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2009.02.012
Merican AM, Amis AA. Iliotibial band tension affects patellofemoral and
tibiofemoral kinematics. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1539-46.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.041
Piasecki DP, Verma NN, Romeo AA, Levine WN, Bach BR, Provencher MT.
Glenoid Bone Deficiency in Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability:
Diagnosis and Management. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons 2009;17(8):482-93.
Wilson NA, Press JM, Zhang LQ. In vivo strain of the medial vs. lateral
quadriceps tendon in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Journal of Applied
Physiology 2009;107(2):422-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00024.2009
METHODS
Campbell AC, Lloyd DG, Alderson JA, Elliott BC. MRI development and
validation of two new predictive methods of glenohumeral joint centre
location identification and comparison with established techniques.
Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1527-32.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.039
Fushing H, Chen SC, Lee HJ. Computing circadian rhythmic patterns and
beyond: introduction to a new non-Fourier analysis. Computational
Statistics 2009;24(3):409-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00180-008-0134-8
Li QG, Naing V, Donelan JM. Development of a biomechanical energy
harvester. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2009;6.
http://dx.doi.org/2210.1186/1743-0003-6-22
Lorussi F, Galatolo S, De Rossi DE. Textile-Based Electrogoniometers for
Wearable Posture and Gesture Capture Systems. Ieee Sensors Journal
2009;9(9):1014-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jsen.2009.2024867
Popovic N, Williams S, Schmitz-Rode T, Rau G, Disselhorst-Klug C.
Robot-based methodology for a kinematic and kinetic analysis of
unconstrained, but reproducible upper extremity movement. Journal of
Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1570-3.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.042
MODELING
Bini RR, Diefenthaeler F. MECHANICAL WORK AND COORDINATIVE PATTERN OF
CYCLING: A LITERATURE REVIEW. Kinesiology 2009;41(1):25-39.
Laville A, Laporte S, Skalli W. Parametric and subject-specific finite
element modelling of the lower cervical spine. Influence of geometrical
parameters on the motion patterns. Journal of Biomechanics
2009;42(10):1409-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.007
Seifert L, Chollet D. Modelling spatial-temporal and coordinative
parameters in swimming. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
2009;12(4):495-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2008.03.002
MUSCLE
Calota A, Levin MF. Tonic Stretch Reflex Threshold as a Measure of
Spasticity: Implications for Clinical Practice. Topics in Stroke
Rehabilitation 2009;16(3):177-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1310/tsr1603-177
Han DG. The other mechanism of muscular referred pain: The "connective
tissue" theory. Medical Hypotheses 2009;73(3):292-5.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.02.040
Ward SR, Tomiya A, Regev GJ, Thacker BE, Benzl RC, Kim CW et al. Passive
mechanical properties of the lumbar multifidus muscle support its role
as a stabilizer. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1384-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.09.042
NEURAL
Bubenikova-Valesova V, Svoboda J, Horacek J, Vales K. The effect of a
full agonist/antagonist of the D-1 receptor on locomotor activity,
sensorimotor gating and cognitive function in dizocilpine-treated rats.
International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology 2009;12(7):873-83.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1461145708009851
Cai PQ, Sun GY, Cai PS, Oudega M, Xiao R, Wang XW et al. Survival of
transplanted neurotrophin-3 expressing human neural stem cells and motor
function in a rat model of spinal cord injury. Neural Regeneration
Research 2009;4(7):485-91.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2009.07.001
Daun S, Rubin JE, Rybak IA. Control of oscillation periods and phase
durations in half-center central pattern generators: a comparative
mechanistic analysis. Journal of Computational Neuroscience
2009;27(1):3-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10827-008-0124-4
Degoulet MF, Rostain JC, David HN, Abraini JH. Repeated administration
of amphetamine induces a shift of the prefrontal cortex and basolateral
amygdala motor function. International Journal of
Neuropsychopharmacology 2009;12(7):965-74.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1461145709009973
Huang WL, Bhavsar A, Ward RE, Hall JCE, Priestley JV, Michael-Titus AT.
Arachidonyl Trifluoromethyl Ketone Is Neuroprotective after Spinal Cord
Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma 2009;26(8):1429-34.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2008.0835
Karayannidou A, Beloozerova IN, Zelenin PV, Stout EE, Sirota MG,
Orlovsky GN et al. Activity of pyramidal tract neurons in the cat during
standing and walking on an inclined plane. Journal of Physiology-London
2009;587(15):3795-811. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2009.170183
Saganova K, Orendacova J, Sulla I, Filipcik P, Cizkova D, Vanicky I.
Effects of Long-Term FK506 Administration on Functional and
Histopathological Outcome after Spinal Cord Injury in Adult Rat.
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology 2009;29(6-7):1045-51.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10571-009-9395-1
Wilson DIG, MacLaren DAA, Winn P. Bar pressing for food: differential
consequences of lesions to the anterior versus posterior
pedunculopontine. European Journal of Neuroscience 2009;30(3):504-13.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-9568.2009.06836.x
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Chen LY, Ashton-Miller JA, DeLancey JOL. A 3D finite element model of
anterior vaginal wall support to evaluate mechanisms underlying
cystocele formation. Journal of Biomechanics 2009;42(10):1371-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.043
Parente MP, Jorge RMN, Fernandes AA, Mascarenhas T. THE INFLUENCE OF THE
DEGREE OF FLEXION OF THE FETAL HEAD ON THE BIOMECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF THE
PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES DURING VAGINAL DELIVERY. International
Urogynecology Journal 2009;20:010.
ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE
Benzel EC. Interbody device footprint and endplate engagement
characteristics: biomechanical implications. Spine Journal
2009;9(7):607-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2009.04.013
Fang XQ, Fang M, Fan SW, Gu CL. Protection of erythropoietin on
experimental spinal cord injury by reducing the expression of
thrombospondin-1 and transforming growth factor-beta. Chinese Medical
Journal 2009;122(14):1631-5.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.2009.14.006
Shin G, D'Souza C, Liu YH. Creep and Fatigue Development in the Low Back
in Static Flexion. Spine 2009;34(17):1873-8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181aa6a55
ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY
Arba-Mosquera S, de Ortueta D. Analysis of optimized profiles for
'aberration-free' refractive surgery. Ophthalmic and Physiological
Optics 2009;29(5):535-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-1313.2009.00670.x
Bottlang M, Doornink J, Fitzpatrick DC, Madey SM. Far Cortical Locking
Can Reduce Stiffness of Locked Plating Constructs While Retaining
Construct Strength. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume
2009;91A(8):1985-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.h.01038
Buttermann GR, Beaubien BP, Freeman AL, Stoll JE, Chappuis JL. Interbody
device endplate engagement effects on motion segment biomechanics. Spine
Journal 2009;9(7):564-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2009.03.014
Cahill ME, Xie Z, Day M, Barbolina MV, Miller CA, Weiss C et al. Kalirin
regulates cortical spine morphogenesis and disease-related behavioral
phenotypes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the
United States of America 2009;106(31):13058-63.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0904636106
Cullen AB, Curtiss S, Lee MA. Biomechanical Comparison of Polyaxial and
Uniaxial Locking Plate Fixation in a Proximal Tibial Gap Model. Journal
of Orthopaedic Trauma 2009;23(7):507-13.
de Almeida JR, Ghotme K, Leong I, Drake J, James AL, Witterick IJ. A new
porcine skull base model: Fibrin glue improves strength of cerebrospinal
fluid leak repairs. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2009;141(2):184-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2009.03.008
Gaskill TR, Urbaniak JR, Aldridge JM. Free Vascularized Fibular Transfer
for Femoral Head Osteonecrosis: Donor and Graft Site Morbidity. Journal
of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume 2009;91A(8):1861-7.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.h.01105
POSTURE/BALANCE
Majumder S, Roychowdhury A, Pal S. Effects of body configuration on
pelvic injury in backward fall simulation using 3D finite element models
of pelvis-femur-soft tissue complex. Journal of Biomechanics
2009;42(10):1475-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.044
PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS
Childers WL, Kistenberg RS, Gregor RJ. The biomechanics of cycling with
a transtibial amputation: Recommendations for prosthetic design and
direction for future research. Prosthetics and Orthotics International
2009;33(3):256-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640903067234
Nolan L. Lower limb strength in sports-active transtibial amputees.
Prosthetics and Orthotics International 2009;33(3):230-41.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640903082118
Sawicki GS, Ferris DP. A pneumatically powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis
(KAFO) with myoelectric activation and inhibition. Journal of
Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2009;6.
http://dx.doi.org/2310.1186/1743-0003-6-23
Wilson JR, Asfour S, Abdelrahman KZ, Gailey R. A new methodology to
measure the running biomechanics of amputees. Prosthetics and Orthotics
International 2009;33(3):218-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640903107998
ROBOTICS
Koo IM, Kang TH, Vo GL, Trong TD, Song YK, Choi HR. Biologically
Inspired Control of Quadruped Walking Robot. International Journal of
Control Automation and Systems 2009;7(4):577-84.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12555-009-0409-z
Yang W, Chong NY. Imitation Learning of Humanoid Locomotion Using the
Direction of Landing Foot. International Journal of Control Automation
and Systems 2009;7(4):585-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12555-009-0410-6
SPORT/EXERCISE
Billat VL, Mille-Hamard L, Meyer Y, Wesfreid E. Detection of changes in
the fractal scaling of heart rate and speed in a marathon race. Physica
a-Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications 2009;388(18):3798-808.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2009.05.029
TENDON/LIGAMENT
Cao Y, Wu YF, Xie RG, Tang JB. Models for Tendon Biomechanical
Investigations. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume
2009;34A(6):1160-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.04.019
Hausmann JT. Models for Tendon Biomechanical Investigations Reply.
Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2009;34A(6):1161-.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.04.017
Nirmalanandhan VS, Juncosa-Melvin N, Shearn JT, Boivin GP, Galloway MT,
Gooch C et al. Combined Effects of Scaffold Stiffening and Mechanical
Preconditioning Cycles on Construct Biomechanics, Gene Expression, and
Tendon Repair Biomechanics. Tissue Engineering Part A
2009;15(8):2103-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2008.0335
TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL
Koay EJ, Athanasiou KA. Development of Serum-Free, Chemically Defined
Conditions for Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Fibrochondrogenesis.
Tissue Engineering Part A 2009;15(8):2249-57.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ten.tea.2008.0320
Uzel SGM, Buehler MJ. Nanomechanical sequencing of collagen:
tropocollagen features heterogeneous elastic properties at the
nanoscale. Integrative Biology 2009;1(7):452-9.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/b906864c
Wang SD, Zhang YZ, Wang HW, Yin GB, Dong ZH. Fabrication and Properties
of the Electrospun Polylactide/Silk Fibroin-Gelatin Composite Tubular
Scaffold. Biomacromolecules 2009;10(8):2240-4.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bm900416b
VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL
Goldstein RM. Interpreting Stream Physical Characteristics in Index of
Biotic Integrity Classifications: General Similarities and Specific
Differences. North American Journal of Fisheries Management
2009;29(1):151-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1577/m07-138.1
Hirvinen LJM, Litsky AS, Samii VF, Weisbrode SE, Bertone AL. Influence
of bone cements on bone-screw interfaces in the third metacarpal and
third metatarsal bones of horses. 2009.
VISUAL/VESTIBULAR
Kamiya K, Shimizu K, Ohmoto F. Comparison of the Changes in Corneal
Biomechanical Properties After Photorefractive Keratectomy and Laser In
Situ Keratomileusis. Cornea 2009;28(7):765-9.
Karakok SG, Uslucan B, Tapki I, Gokce G. The Effect of Straw Bedding
Usage in Loose Housing Systems on Behavior and Milk Production of
Holstein Dairy Cows. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
2009;8(9):1824-8.
Reed-Jones R, Reed-Jones J, Vallis LA, Hollands M. The effects of
constraining eye movements on visually evoked steering responses during
walking in a virtual environment. Experimental Brain Research
2009;197(4):357-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-009-1923-1
Woods AJ, Philbeck JW, Danoff JV. The Various Perceptions of Distance:
An Alternative View of How Effort Affects Distance Judgments. Journal of
Experimental Psychology-Human Perception and Performance
2009;35(4):1104-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0013622
WHEELCHAIR
Cooper RA. SMARTWheel: From concept to clinical practice. Prosthetics
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UNIQUE TOPIC
Kumar A, Singh A. Possible involvement of GABAergic mechanism in
protective effect of melatonin against sleep deprivation-induced
behaviour modification and oxidative damage in mice. Fundamental &
Clinical Pharmacology 2009;23(4):439-48.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1472-8206.2009.00737.x
Yaski O, Portugali J, Eilam D. The dynamic process of cognitive mapping
in the absence of visual cues: human data compared with animal studies.
Journal of Experimental Biology 2009;212(16):2619-26.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.030700
Zentgraf K, Munzert J. Effects of attentional-focus instructions on
movement kinematics. Psychology of Sport and Exercise 2009;10(5):520-5.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2009.01.006
PICK OF THE WEEK
Ateshian GA, Friedman MH. Integrative biomechanics: A paradigm for
clinical applications of fundamental mechanics. Journal of Biomechanics
2009;42(10):1444-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.001
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