LITERATURE UPDATE
Aug 19-25, 2011
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Helen J. Huang, PhD
Neuromechanics Laboratory
University of Colorado at Boulder
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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.

*BONE*

Ionova-Martin SS, Wade JM, Tang S, Shahnazari M, Ager JW, Lane NE, et al. Changes in cortical bone response to high-fat diet from adolescence to adulthood in mice. Osteoporosis International 2011;22(8):2283-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-010-1432-x

Wallace A, Cooney TE, Englund R and Lubahn JD. Effects of interleukin-6 ablation on fracture healing in mice. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2011;29(9):1437-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.21367

Zhang H, Hu YQ and Zhang ZL. Age trends for hip geometry in chinese men and women and the association with femoral neck fracture. Osteoporosis International 2011;22(9):2513-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-010-1479-8

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Larsson E, Labruto F, Gasser TC, Swedenborg J and Hultgren R. Analysis of aortic wall stress and rupture risk in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm with a gender perspective. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2011;54(2):295-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2010.12.053

Maiellaro-Rafferty K, Weiss D, Joseph G, Wan W, Gleason RL and Taylor WR. Catalase overexpression in aortic smooth muscle prevents pathological mechanical changes underlying abdominal aortic aneurysm formation. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology 2011;301(2):H355-H62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00040.2011

Malve M, del Palomar AP, Chandra S, Lopez-Villalobos JL, Finol EA, Ginel A, et al. Fsi analysis of a human trachea before and after prosthesis implantation. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2011;133(7). http://dx.doi.org/07100310.1115/1.4004315

McDaniel MC and Samady H. The sheer stress of straightening the curves biomechanics of bioabsorbable stents. Jacc-Cardiovascular Interventions 2011;4(7):800-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcin.2011.05.008

Sultan S, Hamada N, Soylu E, Fahy A, Hynes N and Tawfick W. Sequential compression biomechanical device in patients with critical limb ischemia and nonreconstructible peripheral vascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2011;54(2):440-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2011.02.057

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Adamo L and Garcia-Cardena G. Directed stem cell differentiation by fluid mechanical forces. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling 2011;15(5):1463-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ars.2011.3907

Cao L, Wu A and Truskey GA. Biomechanical effects of flow and coculture on human aortic and cord blood-derived endothelial cells. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(11):2150-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.05.024

Deibler M, Spatz JP and Kemkemer R. Actin fusion proteins alter the dynamics of mechanically induced cytoskeleton rearrangement. Plos One 2011;6(8). http://dx.doi.org/e2294110.1371/journal.pone.0022941

Saldanha CJ, Remage-Healey L and Schlinger BA. Synaptocrine signaling: Steroid synthesis and action at the synapse. Endocrine Reviews 2011;32(4):532-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/er.2011-0004

*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*

Sugimoto K, Yoshimi H, Sasaguri K and Sato S. Occlusion factors influencing the magnitude of sleep bruxism activity. Cranio-the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice 2011;29(2):127-37.

Wilmes B, Panayotidis A and Drescher D. Fracture resistance of orthodontic mini-implants: A biomechanical in vitro study. European Journal of Orthodontics 2011;33(4):396-401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjq151

*DIGESTIVE*

Zhao JB, Liao DH, Yang J and Gregersen H. Stress and strain analysis of contractions during ramp distension in partially obstructed guinea pig jejunal segments. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(11):2077-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.05.017

*ERGONOMICS*

Jin S and Mirka GA. The effect of a lower extremity kinematic constraint on lifting biomechanics. Applied Ergonomics 2011;42(6):867-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2011.02.003

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Kroger B, Vinther J and Fuchs D. Cephalopod origin and evolution: A congruent picture emerging from fossils, development and molecules. Bioessays 2011;33(8):602-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bies.201100001

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Beattie KA, MacIntyre NJ, Pierobon J, Coombs J, Horobetz D, Petric A, et al. The sensitivity, specificity and reliability of the gals (gait, arms, legs and spine) examination when used by physiotherapists and physiotherapy students to detect rheumatoid arthritis. Physiotherapy 2011;97(3):196-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2010.11.008

Beveridge JE, Shrive NG and Frank CB. Meniscectomy causes significant in vivo kinematic changes and mechanically induced focal chondral lesions in a sheep model. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2011;29(9):1397-405. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.21395

Karas V, Wang VM, Dhawan A and Cole BJ. Biomechanical factors in rotator cuff pathology. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2011;19(3):202-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0b013e318225cc99

Longo UG, Berton A, Khan WS, Maffulli N and Denaro V. Histopathology of rotator cuff tears. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2011;19(3):227-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0b013e318213bccb

Longo UG, Forriol F, Campi S, Maffulli N and Denaro V. Animal models for translational research on shoulder pathologies: From bench to bedside. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2011;19(3):184-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0b013e318205470e

Mansingh A. Posterior ankle impingement in fast bowlers in cricket. West Indian Medical Journal 2011;60(1):77-81.

Tang SY, Souza RB, Ries M, Hansma PK, Alliston T and Li XJ. Local tissue properties of human osteoarthritic cartilage correlate with magnetic resonance t(1)rho relaxation times. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2011;29(9):1312-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.21381

*METHODS*

Chappard D, Basle MF, Legrand E and Audran M. New laboratory tools in the assessment of bone quality. Osteoporosis International 2011;22(8):2225-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-011-1573-6

Drolshagen M, Keilig L, Hasan I, Reimann S, Deschner J, Brinkmann KT, et al. Development of a novel intraoral measurement device to determine the biomechanical characteristics of the human periodontal ligament. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(11):2136-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.05.025

Gopfert B, Krol Z, Freslier M and Krieg AH. 3d video-based deformation measurement of the pelvis bone under dynamic cyclic loading. Biomedical Engineering Online 2011;10. http://dx.doi.org/6010.1186/1475-925x-10-60

Houssen YG, Gusachenko I, Schanne-Klein MC and Allain JM. Monitoring micrometer-scale collagen organization in rat-tail tendon upon mechanical strain using second harmonic microscopy. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(11):2047-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.05.009

Keyes JT, Haskett DG, Utzinger U, Azhar M and Geest JPV. Adaptation of a planar microbiaxial optomechanical device for the tubular biaxial microstructural and macroscopic characterization of small vascular tissues. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2011;133(7). http://dx.doi.org/07500110.1115/1.4004495

Li P, Yin X, Shi L, Liu AP, Rugonyi S and Wang RKK. Measurement of strain and strain rate in embryonic chick heart in vivo using spectral domain optical coherence tomography. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2011;58(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tbme.2011.2153851

Lynch CL, Graham GM and Popovic MR. A generic model of real-world non-ideal behaviour of fes-induced muscle contractions: Simulation tool. Journal of Neural Engineering 2011;8(4). http://dx.doi.org/04603410.1088/1741-2560/8/4/046034

Qin XL, Wu L, Jiang HJ, Tang SS, Wang SP and Wan MX. Measuring body-cover vibration of vocal folds based on high-frame-rate ultrasonic imaging and high-speed video. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2011;58(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tbme.2011.2157156

*MODELING*

Correa TA, Baker R, Graham HK and Pandy MG. Accuracy of generic musculoskeletal models in predicting the functional roles of muscles in human gait. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(11):2096-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.05.023

Daun-Gruhn S and Toth TI. An inter-segmental network model and its use in elucidating gait-switches in the stick insect. Journal of Computational Neuroscience 2011;31(1):43-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10827-010-0300-1

Ramos A, Ballu A, Mesnard M, Talaia P and Simoes JA. Numerical and experimental models of the mandible. Experimental Mechanics 2011;51(7):1053-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11340-010-9403-x

Slavens BA, Bhagchandani N, Wang M, Smith PA and Harris GF. An upper extremity inverse dynamics model for pediatric lofstrand crutch-assisted gait. Journal of Biomechanics 2011;44(11):2162-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.05.012

Thutupalli S, Seemann R and Herminghaus S. Swarming behavior of simple model squirmers. New Journal of Physics 2011;13. http://dx.doi.org/07302110.1088/1367-2630/13/7/073021

*NEURAL*

Alexander MS, Flodin BWG and Marigold DS. Prism adaptation and generalization during visually guided locomotor tasks. Journal of Neurophysiology 2011;106(2):860-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.01040.2010

Nutt JG, Bloem BR, Giladi N, Hallett M, Horak FB and Nieuwboer A. Freezing of gait: Moving forward on a mysterious clinical phenomenon. Lancet Neurology 2011;10(8):734-44.

Onodera AN, Gomes AA, Pripas D, Mezzarane RA and Sacco ICN. Lower limb electromygraphy and kinematics of neuropathic diabetic patients during real-life activities: Stair negotiation. Muscle & Nerve 2011;44(2):269-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mus.22072

Phillips JB and Mason S. An ultrastructural and histological investigation of structural features related to biomechanical properties of human peripheral nerves at joint and non joint regions. Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System 2011;16:S108-S9.

Rigosa J, Weber DJ, Prochazka A, Stein RB and Micera S. Neuro-fuzzy decoding of sensory information from ensembles of simultaneously recorded dorsal root ganglion neurons for functional electrical stimulation applications. Journal of Neural Engineering 2011;8(4). http://dx.doi.org/04601910.1088/1741-2560/8/4/046019

Schultheis C, Brauner M, Liewald JF and Gottschalk A. Optogenetic analysis of gaba(b) receptor signaling in caenorhabditis elegans motor neurons. Journal of Neurophysiology 2011;106(2):817-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00578.2010

Taccola G. The locomotor central pattern generator of the rat spinal cord in vitro is optimally activated by noisy dorsal root waveforms. Journal of Neurophysiology 2011;106(2):872-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00170.2011

White RS and Nusbaum MP. The same core rhythm generator underlies different rhythmic motor patterns. Journal of Neuroscience 2011;31(32):11484-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1885-11.2011

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*

Anderst WJ, Thorhauer ED, Lee JY, Donaldson WF and Kang JD. Cervical spine bone mineral density as a function of vertebral level and anatomic location. Spine Journal 2011;11(7):659-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2011.05.007

Buser Z, Kuelling F, Liu J, Liebenberg E, Thorne KJ, Coughlin D, et al. Biological and biomechanical effects of fibrin injection into porcine intervertebral discs. Spine 2011;36(18):E1201-E9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31820566b2

Jaumard NV, Bauman JA, Weisshaar CL, Guarino BB, Welch WC and Winkelstein BA. Contact pressure in the facet joint during sagittal bending of the cadaveric cervical spine. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2011;133(7). http://dx.doi.org/07100410.1115/1.4004409

Jaumard NV, Welch WC and Winkelstein BA. Spinal facet joint biomechanics and mechanotransduction in normal, injury and degenerative conditions. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2011;133(7). http://dx.doi.org/07101010.1115/1.4004493

Nakao S, Minamide A, Kawakami M, Boden SD and Yoshida M. The influence of alendronate on spine fusion in an osteoporotic animal model. Spine 2011;36(18):1446-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181f49c47

Palmer DK, Inceoglu S and Cheng WK. Stem fracture after total facet replacement in the lumbar spine: A report of two cases and review of the literature. Spine Journal 2011;11(7):E15-E9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2011.06.002

Papuga MO, Kwok E, You ZG, Rubery PT, Dougherty PE, Pryhuber G, et al. Tnf is required for the induction but not the maintenance of compression-induced bme signals in murine tail vertebrae: Limitations of anti-tnf therapy for degenerative disc disease. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2011;29(9):1367-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.21370

Pare PE, Chappuis JL, Rampersaud R, Agarwala AO, Perra JH, Erkan S, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of a novel fenestrated pedicle screw augmented with bone cement in osteoporotic spines. Spine 2011;36(18):E1210-E4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e318205e3af

Savage JW, Limthongkul W, Park HS, Zhang LQ and Karaikovic EE. A comparison of biomechanical stability and pullout strength of two c1-c2 fixation constructs. Spine Journal 2011;11(7):654-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2011.04.022

Tang SJ and Meng XY. Does disc space height of fused segment affect adjacent degeneration in alif? A finite element study. Turkish Neurosurgery 2011;21(3):296-303. http://dx.doi.org/10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.4018-10.0

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

Boxberger JI, Adams DJ, Diaz-Doran V, Akkarapaka NB and Kolb ED. Radius fracture repair using volumetrically expanding polyurethane bone cement. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2011;36A(8):1294-302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.05.031

Bunata RE, Simmons S, Roso M and Kosmopoulos V. Gliding resistance and triggering after venting or a2 pulley enlargement: A study of intact and repaired flexor tendons in a cadaveric model. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2011;36A(8):1316-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.05.010

Ito A, Aoki MN, Yahata K and Wada H. Complicated evolution of the caprellid (crustacea: Malacostraca: Peracarida: Amphipoda) body plan, reacquisition or multiple losses of the thoracic limbs and pleons. Development Genes and Evolution 2011;221(3):133-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00427-011-0365-5

Longo UG, Buchmann S, Berton A, Maffulli N and Denaro V. Arthroscopic knots and strength sutures for rotator cuff repair. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 2011;19(3):251-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0b013e3182199373

*POSTURE / BALANCE*

Chvatal SA, Torres-Oviedo G, Safavynia SA and Ting LH. Common muscle synergies for control of center of mass and force in nonstepping and stepping postural behaviors. Journal of Neurophysiology 2011;106(2):999-1015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00549.2010

*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*

Zelik KE, Collins SH, Adamczyk PG, Segal AD, Klute GK, Morgenroth DC, et al. Systematic variation of prosthetic foot spring affects center-of-mass mechanics and metabolic cost during walking. Ieee Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering 2011;19(4):411-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tnsre.2011.2159018

*ROBOTICS*

Kobilarov MB and Marsden JE. Discrete geometric optimal control on lie groups. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2011;27(4):641-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2011.2139130

Liljeback P, Pettersen KY, Stavdahl O and Gravdahl JT. Experimental investigation of obstacle-aided locomotion with a snake robot. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2011;27(4):792-800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2011.2134150

Vallejos P, Ruiz-del-Solar J and Swett F. A new methodology for the design of passive biped robots: Determining conditions on the robot's parameters for the existence of stable walking cycles. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems 2011;63(3-4):503-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10846-010-9524-6

*REHABILITATION*

Albani G, Cimolin V, Trotti C, Comi M, Galli M and Mauro A. Distal to proximal biomechanical changes of gait in parkinson's disease in function of disease severity: A trunk-pelvis hypothesis of freezing. European Journal of Neurology 2010;17:394-.

de Laat FA, Rommers GM, Geertzen JH and Roorda LD. Construct validity and test-retest reliability of the questionnaire rising and sitting down in lower-limb amputees. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;92(8):1305-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2011.03.016

Kloter E, Wirz M and Dietz V. Locomotion in subjects with stroke: Interaction between unaffected and affected side. European Journal of Neurology 2010;17:141-.

Kohout RK, Saunders LL and Krause JS. The relationship between prescription medication use and ability to ambulate distances after spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;92(8):1246-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2011.03.006

Novak D, Mihelj M, Ziherl J, Olensek A and Munih M. Psychophysiological measurements in a biocooperative feedback loop for upper extremity rehabilitation. Ieee Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering 2011;19(4):400-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tnsre.2011.2160357

Prinsen EC, Nederhand MJ and Rietman JS. Adaptation strategies of the lower extremities of patients with a transtibial or transfemoral amputation during level walking: A systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;92(8):1311-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2011.01.017

Schniepp R, Wuehr M, Kamenova M, Strupp M, Brandt T and Jahn K. Speed-dependent integration of multisensory information during locomotion in patients with cerebellar deficits. European Journal of Neurology 2010;17:70-.

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Bougherara H, Rahim E, Shah S, Dubov A, Schemitsch EH and Zdero R. A preliminary biomechanical assessment of a polymer composite hip implant using an infrared thermography technique validated by strain gage measurements. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2011;133(7). http://dx.doi.org/07450310.1115/1.4004414

Bozkurt A, Gilmour RF and Lal A. In vivo electrochemical characterization of a tissue-electrode interface during metamorphic growth. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2011;58(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tbme.2011.2158822

Elkin BS, Ilankova A and Morrison B. Dynamic, regional mechanical properties of the porcine brain: Indentation in the coronal plane. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2011;133(7). http://dx.doi.org/07100910.1115/1.4004494

Lepper C, Partridge TA and Fan CM. An absolute requirement for pax7-positive satellite cells in acute injury-induced skeletal muscle regeneration. Development 2011;138(17):3639-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dev.067595

Soares ALF, Stekelenburg M and Baaijens FPT. Remodeling of the collagen fiber architecture due to compaction in small vessels under tissue engineered conditions. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2011;133(7). http://dx.doi.org/07100210.1115/1.4003870

*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*

Ivancic PC. Facet joint and disc kinematics during simulated rear crashes with active injury prevention systems. Spine 2011;36(18):E1215-E24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31820545b1

*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*

Johnson JA, da Costa RC, Bhattacharya S, Goel V and Allen MJ. Kinematic motion patterns of the cranial and caudal canine cervical spine. Veterinary Surgery 2011;40(6):720-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00853.x

Nishida H, Nakayama M, Tanaka H, Kitamura M, Hatoya S, Sugiura K, et al. Evaluation of transplantation of autologous bone marrow stromal cells into the cerebrospinal fluid for treatment of chronic spinal cord injury in dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research 2011;72(8):1118-23.

Smith RL, Murphy DJ, Day RE and Lester GD. An ex vivo biomechanical study comparing strength characteristics of a new technique with the three-loop pulley for equine tenorrhaphy. Veterinary Surgery 2011;40(6):768-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00856.x

Torres BT, Whitlock D, Reynolds LR, Fu YC, Navik JA, Speas AL, et al. The effect of marker location variability on noninvasive canine stifle kinematics. Veterinary Surgery 2011;40(6):715-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00852.x
30. Bilgihan K, Hondur A, Sul S and Ozturk S. Pregnancy-induced progression of keratoconus. Cornea 2011;30(9):991-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0b013e3182068adc

*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*

Huang YQ, Zhang MZ, Huang CK, Chen B, Lam DSC, Zhang SB, et al. Determinants of postoperative corneal edema and impact on goldmann intraocular pressure. Cornea 2011;30(9):962-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0b013e3182035884

Jiang Z, Shen M, Mao G, Chen D, Wang J, Qu J, et al. Association between corneal biomechanical properties and myopia in chinese subjects. Eye 2011;25(8):1083-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/eye.2011.104

Lanchares E, del Buey MA, Cristobal JA, Lavilla L and Calvo B. Biomechanical property analysis after corneal collagen cross-linking in relation to ultraviolet a irradiation time. Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2011;249(8):1223-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-011-1674-0

Yazici AT, Kara N, Yuksel K, Altinkaynak H, Baz O, Bozkurt E, et al. The biomechanical properties of the cornea in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Eye 2011;25(8):1005-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/eye.2011.99

Yenerel NM, Gorgun E, Kucumen RB, Oral D, Dinc UA and Ciftci F. Corneal biomechanical properties of patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome. Cornea 2011;30(9):983-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0b013e318213a80d

*UNIQUE TOPIC*

Derpapas A, Vijaya G, Digesu A, Gallo P, Dell'Utri C, Hendricken C, et al. Real time biomechanics of the pelvic floor. Neurourology and Urodynamics 2011;30(6):1040-1.

Norvell DC, Turner AP, Williams RM, Hakimi KN and Czerniecki JM. Defining successful mobility after lower extremity amputation for complications of peripheral vascular disease and diabetes. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2011;54(2):412-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2011.01.046

*PICKS OF THE WEEK*

Panetsos F, Sanchez-Jimenez A, Torets C, Largo C and Micera S. Controlling selective stimulations below a spinal cord hemisection using brain recordings with a neural interface system approach. Journal of Neural Engineering 2011;8(4). http://dx.doi.org/04600810.1088/1741-2560/8/4/046008

Yu HM, Mouw JK and Weaver VM. Forcing form and function: Biomechanical regulation of tumor evolution. Trends in Cell Biology 2011;21(1):47-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tcb.2010.08.015