LITERATURE UPDATE
Sept 14-21, 2011
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Helen J. Huang, PhD
Neuromechanics Laboratory
University of Colorado at Boulder
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***NOTE***
- Not all articles have a DOI.
- Some DOI links may not yet be available online.
- Articles with no volume, issue or page numbers indicate that the article has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available in electronic form through the publisher.

*BONE*

Fangel R, Bossini PS, Renno AC, Ribeiro DA, Wang CC, Toma RL, et al. Low-level laser therapy, at 60 j/cm(2) associated with a biosilicate (r) increase in bone deposition and indentation biomechanical properties of callus in osteopenic rats. Journal of Biomedical Optics 2011;16(7). http://dx.doi.org/07800110.1117/1.3598847

Grimston SK, Goldberg DB, Watkins M, Brodt MD, Silva MJ and Civitellit R. Connexin43 deficiency reduces the sensitivity of cortical bone to the effects of muscle paralysis. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2011;26(9):2151-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.425

Liang HD, Yu F, Tong ZH and Huang ZG. Effect of cistanches herba aqueous extract on bone loss in ovariectomized rat. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2011;12(8):5060-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms12085060

Liu XS, Shane E, McMahon DJ and Guo XE. Individual trabecula segmentation (its)-based morphological analysis of microscale images of human tibial trabecular bone at limited spatial resolution. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2011;26(9):2184-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.420

Schmah T, Marwan N, Thomsen JS and Saparin P. Long range node-strut analysis of trabecular bone microarchitecture. Medical Physics 2011;38(9):5003-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.3622600

Sigurdsen U, Reikeras O and Utvag SE. The influence of compression on the healing of experimental tibial fractures. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2011;42(10):1152-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2010.08.018

Yamaguchi T and Sugimoto T. Bone metabolism and fracture risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Endocrine Journal 2011;58(8):613-24.

Zimmermann EA, Schaible E, Bale H, Barth HD, Tang SY, Reichert P, et al. Age-related changes in the plasticity and toughness of human cortical bone at multiple length scales. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2011;108(35):14416-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1107966108

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Ohayon J, Gharib AM, Garcia A, Heroux J, Yazdani SK, Malve M, et al. Is arterial wall-strain stiffening an additional process responsible for atherosclerosis in coronary bifurcations?: An in vivo study based on dynamic ct and mri. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology 2011;301(3):H1097-H106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.01120.2010

Yamamoto K and Ando J. New molecular mechanisms for cardiovascular disease: Blood flow sensing mechanism in vascular endothelial cells. Journal of Pharmacological Sciences 2011;116(4):323-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1254/jphs.10R29FM

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Jannatt RA, Dembo M and Hammer DA. Traction forces of neutrophils migrating on compliant substrates. Biophysical Journal 2011;101(3):575-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2011.05.040

*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*

Assuncao WG, Gomes EA, Rocha EP and Delben JA. Three-dimensional finite element analysis of vertical and angular misfit in implant-supported fixed prostheses. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2011;26(4):788-96.

Belli S, Eraslan O, Eskitascioglu G and Karbhari V. Monoblocks in root canals: A finite elemental stress analysis study. International Endodontic Journal 2011;44(9):817-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.01885.x

Butz F, Ogawa T and Nishimura I. Interfacial shear strength of endosseous implants. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2011;26(4):746-51.

Fulcher LP and Scherer RC. Phonation threshold pressure: Comparison of calculations and measurements taken with physical models of the vocal fold mucosa. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2011;130(3):1597-605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.3605672

Gealh WC, Mazzo V, Barbi F and Camarini ET. Osseointegrated implant fracture: Causes and treatment. Journal of Oral Implantology 2011;37(4):499-503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-d-09-00135.1

Liu W, Zhang ZY, Tang XJ, Wang JC and Gui L. Effect of outer mandibular cortex osteotomy on local morphology and biomechanics in young miniature pigs. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2011;39(6):425-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2010.10.013

Tonella BP, Pellizzer EP, Ferraco R, Falcon-Antenucci RM, de Carvalho PSP and Goiato MC. Photoelastic analysis of cemented or screwed implant-supported prostheses with different prostheses connections. Journal of Oral Implantology 2011;37(4):401-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-d-10-00044

Trisi P, Todisco M, Consolo U and Travaglini D. High versus low implant insertion torque: A histologic, histomorphometric, and biomechanical study in the sheep mandible. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2011;26(4):837-49.

*DIGESTIVE*

Martins P, Silva AL, Fonseca A, Santos A, Santos L, Mascarenhas T, et al. Uniaxial mechanical behavior of the human female bladder. International Urogynecology Journal 2011;22(8):991-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1409-0

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Lundh T, Udagawa J, Hanel SE and Otani H. Cross- and triple-ratios of human body parts during development. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2011;294(8):1360-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.21426

*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*

Henriksen M, Rosager S, Aaboe J and Bliddal H. Adaptations in the gait pattern with experimental hamstring pain. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2011;21(5):746-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.07.005

Kiss RM. Effect of severity of knee osteoarthritis on the variability of gait parameters. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2011;21(5):695-703. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.07.011

*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*

Hirschmuller A, Konstantinidis L, Baur H, Muller S, Mehlhorn A, Kontermann J, et al. Do changes in dynamic plantar pressure distribution, strength capacity and postural control after intra-articular calcaneal fracture correlate with clinical and radiological outcome? Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2011;42(10):1135-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2010.09.040

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Nakagawa TH, Baldon RD, Muniz TB and Serrao FV. Relationship among eccentric hip and knee torques, symptom severity and functional capacity in females with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Physical Therapy in Sport 2011;12(3):133-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2011.04.004

Patsika G, Kellis E and Amiridis IG. Neuromuscular efficiency during sit to stand movement in women with knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2011;21(5):689-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.05.006

Vidal-Lesso A, Ledesma-Orozco E, Lesso-Arroyo R and Rodriguez-Castro R. Dynamic response of femoral cartilage in knees with unicompartmental osteoarthritis. Journal of Applied Research and Technology 2011;9(2):173-87.

*METHODS*

Bozkurt A and Lal A. Low-cost flexible printed circuit technology based microelectrode array for extracellular stimulation of the invertebrate locomotory system. Sensors and Actuators a-Physical 2011;169(1):89-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2011.05.015

Chen J, Zheng Y, Tan QY, Shojaei-Baghini E, Zhang YL, Li J, et al. Classification of cell types using a microfluidic device for mechanical and electrical measurement on single cells. Lab on a Chip 2011;11(18):3174-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c1lc20473d

Guo LY, Yang CC, Yang CH, Hou YY, Chang JJ and Wu WL. The feasibility of using electromagnetic motion capture system to measure primary and coupled movements of cervical spine. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering 2011;31(4):245-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.5405/jmbe.721

Lilledahl MB, Pierce DM, Ricken T, Holzapfel GA and Davies CD. Structural analysis of articular cartilage using multiphoton microscopy: Input for biomechanical modeling. Ieee Transactions on Medical Imaging 2011;30(9):1635-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmi.2011.2139222

Sidorenko I, Monetti R, Bauer J, Mueller D, Rummeny E, Eckstein F, et al. Assessing methods for characterising local and global structural and biomechanical properties of the trabecular bone network. Current Medicinal Chemistry 2011;18(22):3402-9.

*MODELING*

Chyou T, Liddell GF and Paulin MG. An upper-body can improve the stability and efficiency of passive dynamic walking. Journal of Theoretical Biology 2011;285(1):126-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2011.06.032

Crowdy D, Lee S, Samson O, Lauga E and Hosoi AE. A two-dimensional model of low-reynolds number swimming beneath a free surface. Journal of Fluid Mechanics 2011;681:24-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2011.223

Herschlag G and Miller L. Reynolds number limits for jet propulsion: A numerical study of simplified jellyfish. Journal of Theoretical Biology 2011;285(1):84-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2011.05.035

Pak OS and Lauga E. Extensibility enables locomotion under isotropic drag. Physics of Fluids 2011;23(8). http://dx.doi.org/08170210.1063/1.3624790

Pollard J, Piercecchi-Marti MD, Thollon L, Bartoli C, Adalian P, Becart-Robert A, et al. Mechanisms of hyoid bone fracture after modelling: Evaluation of anthropological criteria defining two relevant models. Forensic Science International 2011;212(1-3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.06.020

Russano D, Carrillo JMY and Dobrynin AV. Interaction between brush layers of bottle-brush polyelectrolytes: Molecular dynamics simulations. Langmuir 2011;27(17):11044-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/la2018067

Wolgemuth CW, Stajic J and Mogilner A. Redundant mechanisms for stable cell locomotion revealed by minimal models. Biophysical Journal 2011;101(3):545-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2011.06.032

*MUSCLE*

Gillies AR and Lieber RL. Structure and function of the skeletal muscle extracellular matrix. Muscle & Nerve 2011;44(3):318-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mus.22094

*NEURAL*

Amemori T, Romanyuk N, Jenderova P, Herynek V, Turnovcova K, Marekova D, et al. Human fetal spinal stem cells improve locomotor function after spinal cord injury in the rat. Glia 2011;59:S84-S5.

Hirata H, Takahashi M, Yamada K and Ogino K. The biological role of the glycinergic synapse in early zebrafish motility. Neuroscience Research 2011;71(1):1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neures.2011.06.003

Nogradi A, Pajer K and Marton G. The role of embryonic motoneuron transplants to restore the lost motor function of the injured spinal cord. Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger 2011;194(4):362-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2011.04.001

Onifer SM, Zhang O, Whitnel-Smith LK, Raza K, O'Dell CR, Lyttle TS, et al. Horizontal ladder task-specific re-training in adult rats with contusive thoracic spinal cord injury. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience 2011;29(4):275-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/rnn-2011-0598

Sacharuk VZ, Lovatel GA, Ilha J, Marcuzzo S, do Pinho AS, Xavier LL, et al. Thermographic evaluation of hind paw skin temperature and functional recovery of locomotion after sciatic nerve crush in rats. Clinics 2011;66(7):1259-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1807-59322011000700023

Savelli F and Knierim JJ. Coming up: In search of the vertical dimension in the brain. Nature Neuroscience 2011;14(9):1102-3.

Shine JM, Naismith SL and Lewis SJG. The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying freezing of gait in parkinson's disease. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 2011;18(9):1154-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2011.02.007

*OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY*

Derpapas A, Vijaya G, Panayi DC, Fernando R and Khullar V. Biomechanics of the pelvic floor: What does it tell us about function? International Urogynecology Journal 2011;22(8):1050-1.

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

De Wall M, Scholes CJ, Patel S, Coolican MRJ and Parker DA. Tibial fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction a prospective randomized study comparing metal interference screw and staples with a centrally placed polyethylene screw and sheath. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2011;39(9):1858-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546511406234

Garnavos C and Lasanianos NG. The management of complex fractures of the proximal tibia with minimal intra-articular impaction in fragility patients using intramedullary nailing and compression bolts. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2011;42(10):1066-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.03.024

Gessmann J, Jettkant B, Schildhauer TA and Seybold D. Mechanical stress on tensioned wires at direct and indirect loading: A biomechanical study on the ilizarov external fixator. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2011;42(10):1107-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.02.001

Heitman DE, Ng K, Crivello KM and Gallina J. Biomechanical comparison of the achillon (r) tendon repair system and the krackow locking loop technique. Foot & Ankle International 2011;32(9):879-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.3113/fai.2011.0879

Horn J, Linke B, Hontzsch D, Gueorguiev B and Schwieger K. Angle stable interlocking screws improve construct stability of intramedullary nailing of distal tibia fractures: A biomechanical study (vol 40, pg 767, 2009). Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2011;42(10):1190-. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.03.001

Karlsson J, Irrgang JJ, van Eck CF, Samuelsson K, Mejia HA and Fu FH. Anatomic single- and double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, part 2 clinical application of surgical technique. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2011;39(9):2016-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546511402660

Li Q, Cao C, Tang X, Pei FX, Yang TF, Zhong G, et al. Double fixation of displaced patella fractures using bioabsorbable cannulated lag screws and braided polyester suture tension bands. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2011;42(10):1116-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.01.025

Oken OF, Soydan Z, Yildirim AO, Gulcek M, Ozlu K and Ucaner A. Performance of modified anatomic plates is comparable to proximal femoral nail, dynamic hip screw and anatomic plates: Finite element and biomechanical testing. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2011;42(10):1077-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.03.014

Panchal HB and Sekiya JK. Open tibial inlay versus arthroscopic transtibial posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2011;27(9):1289-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2011.04.007

Ya'ish FMM, Nanu AM and Cross AT. Can dcp and lcp plates generate more compression? The effect of multiple eccentrically placed screws and their drill positioning guides. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2011;42(10):1095-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.02.012

*ROBOTICS*

Akanyeti O, Venturelli R, Visentin F, Chambers L, Megill WM and Fiorini P. What information do karman streets offer to flow sensing? Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2011;6(3). http://dx.doi.org/03600110.1088/1748-3182/6/3/036001

Asnafi A and Mahzoon M. On designing geometric motion planners to solve regulating and trajectory tracking problems for robotic locomotion systems. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2011;6(3). http://dx.doi.org/03600510.1088/1748-3182/6/3/036005

Calisti M, Giorelli M, Levy G, Mazzolai B, Hochner B, Laschi C, et al. An octopus-bioinspired solution to movement and manipulation for soft robots. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2011;6(3). http://dx.doi.org/03600210.1088/1748-3182/6/3/036002

Irawan A and Nonami K. Optimal impedance control based on body inertia for a hydraulically driven hexapod robot walking on uneven and extremely soft terrain. Journal of Field Robotics 2011;28(5):690-713. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rob.20404

Semini C, Tsagarakis NG, Guglielmino E, Focchi M, Cannella F and Caldwell DG. Design of hyq - a hydraulically and electrically actuated quadruped robot. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part I-Journal of Systems and Control Engineering 2011;225(I6):831-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0959651811402275

Wei HX, Chen YD, Liu M, Cai YP and Wang TM. Swarm robots: From self-assembly to locomotion. Computer Journal 2011;54(9):1465-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/comjnl/bxq072

Yun D, Kim KS, Kim S, Kyung J and Lee S. Actuation of a robotic fish caudal fin for low reaction torque. Review of Scientific Instruments 2011;82(7). http://dx.doi.org/07511410.1063/1.3611002

*REHABILITATION*

Darter BJ and Wilken JM. Gait training with virtual reality-based real-time feedback: Improving gait performance following transfemoral amputation. Physical Therapy 2011;91(9):1385-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20100360

de Souza L, Curtarelli MD, Mukherjee M and Dionisio VC. The effect of the partially restricted sit-to-stand task on biomechanical variables in subjects with and without parkinson's disease. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2011;21(5):719-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.04.007

Galli M, Cimolin V, Rigoldi C, Castori M, Celletti C, Albertini G, et al. Gait strategy in patients with ehlers-danlos syndrome hypermobility type: A kinematic and kinetic evaluation using 3d gait analysis. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011;32(5):1663-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2011.02.018

Harvey L and Wyndaele JJ. Are we jumping too early with locomotor training programs? Spinal Cord 2011;49(9):947-. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sc.2011.96

Lo HC, Tsai KH, Su FC and Yeh CY. Functional electrical stimulation cycling wheelchair for stroke patients: Design and preliminary evaluation results. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering 2011;31(4):295-300. http://dx.doi.org/10.5405/jmbe.857

Lucareli PR, Lima MO, Lima FPS, de Almeida JG, Brech GC and Greve JMD. Gait analysis following treadmill training with body weight support versus conventional physical therapy: A prospective randomized controlled single blind study. Spinal Cord 2011;49(9):1001-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sc.2011.37

Rossignol S and Frigon A. Recovery of locomotion after spinal cord injury: Some facts and mechanisms. In: Hyman SE, Jessell TM, Shatz CJ, Stevens CF and Zoghbi HY, editors. Annual review of neuroscience, vol 34. 2011. p 413-40.

Solopova IA, Tihonova DY, Grishin AA and Ivanenko YP. Assisted leg displacements and progressive loading by a tilt table combined with fes promote gait recovery in acute stroke. Neurorehabilitation 2011;29(1):67-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/nre-2011-0679

*SPORT / EXERCISE*

Chelly MS, Hermassi S, Aouadi R, Khalifa R, Van den Tillaar R, Chamari K, et al. Match analysis of elite adolescent team handball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2011;25(9):2410-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182030e43

Chou PPH, Hsu HH, Chen SK, Yang SK, Kuo CM and Chou YL. Effect of push-up speed on elbow joint loading. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering 2011;31(3):161-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.5405/jmbe.772

Gerzevic M, Strojnik V and Jarm T. Differences in muscle activation between submaximal andmaximal 6-minute rowing tests. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2011;25(9):2470-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181fb4111

Mihalik JP, Guskiewicz KM, Marshall SW, Greenwald RM, Blackburn JT and Cantu RC. Does cervical muscle strength in youth ice hockey players affect head impact biomechanics? Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 2011;21(5):416-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/jsm.0b013e31822c8a5c

Peng HT, Kernozek TW and Song CY. Quadricep and hamstring activation during drop jumps with changes in drop height. Physical Therapy in Sport 2011;12(3):127-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2010.10.001

Peng HT. Changes in biomechanical properties during drop jumps of incremental height. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2011;25(9):2510-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318201bcb3

Yiou E, Ditcharles S and Le Bozec S. Biomechanical reorganisation of stepping initiation during acute dorsiflexor fatigue. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 2011;21(5):727-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.04.008

*TENDON / LIGAMENT*

Farrow LD, Mahoney AJ, Stefancin JJ, Taljanovic MS, Sheppard JE and Schickendantz MS. Quantitative analysis of the medial ulnar collateral ligament ulnar footprint and its relationship to the ulnar sublime tubercle. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2011;39(9):1936-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546511406220

Gerber C, Zubler V, Hodler J, Catanzaro S, Jost B and Fucentese SF. Dynamic imaging and function of partial supraspinatus tendon tears. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2011;27(9):1180-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2011.05.014

Tohyama H, Kondo E, Hayashi R, Kitamura N and Yasuda K. Gender-based differences in outcome after anatomic double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon autografts. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2011;39(9):1849-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546511408864

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Egli RJ, Wernike E, Grad S and Luginbuhl R. Physiological cartilage tissue engineering: Effect of oxygen and biomechanics. In: Jeon KW, editor. International review of cell and molecular biology, vol 289. 2011. p 37-87.

Long R, Hall MS, Wu MM and Hui CY. Effects of gel thickness on microscopic indentation measurements of gel modulus. Biophysical Journal 2011;101(3):643-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2011.06.049

Ozog Y, Konstantinovic ML, Werbrouck E, De Ridder D, Edoardo M and Deprest J. Shrinkage and biomechanical evaluation of lightweight synthetics in a rabbit model for primary fascial repair. International Urogynecology Journal 2011;22(9):1099-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1440-1

Pageau SC, Sazonova OV, Wong JY, Soto AM and Sonnenschein C. The effect of stromal components on the modulation of the phenotype of human bronchial epithelial cells in 3d culture. Biomaterials 2011;32(29):7169-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.06.017

Su FC, Wu CC and Chien S. Review: Roles of microenvironment and mechanical forces in cell and tissue remodeling. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering 2011;31(4):233-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.5405/jmbe.944

Woertche E, Deibler M, Schulz S, Steinberg T, Kemkemer R and Tomakidi P. Kinetic fingerprint discriminates similar cell populations subjected to uniaxial cyclic tensile strain on flexible substrates. Soft Matter 2011;7(18):8612-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c1sm05551h

Zhang J, Wang GY, Xiao YP, Fan LY and Wang Q. The biomechanical behavior and host response to porcine-derived small intestine submucosa, pericardium and dermal matrix acellular grafts in a rat abdominal defect model. Biomaterials 2011;32(29):7086-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2011.06.016

*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*

Alley MD, Schimizze BR and Son SF. Experimental modeling of explosive blast-related traumatic brain injuries. Neuroimage 2011;54:S45-S54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2010.05.030

Frank M, Schorge V, Hegenscheid K, Angermaier A, Ekkernkamp A, Hosten N, et al. Sturdivan's formula revisited: Mri assessment of anterior chest wall thickness for injury risk prediction of blunt ballistic impact trauma. Forensic Science International 2011;212(1-3):110-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.05.022

Gutmann J, Lloyd J, Scott S and Arslan O. Toward a biomechanical understanding of brain kinematics in cadavers associated with traumatic brain injury (tbi). Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2011;26(5):437-8.

Lloyd J, Gutmann J and DelRossi G. Do ill-fitting helmets amplify the risk of head injury among youth football players? A biomechanical analysis, with discussion for applicability to military protection. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2011;26(5):437-.

Matsui Y, Hitosugi M and Mizuno K. Severity of vehicle bumper location in vehicle-to-pedestrian impact accidents. Forensic Science International 2011;212(1-3):205-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.06.012

*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*

Fuchs DP, Sanghvi N, Wieser J and Schindler-Ivens S. Pedaling alters the excitability and modulation of vastus medialis h-reflexes after stroke. Clinical Neurophysiology 2011;122(10):2036-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2011.03.010

Goldich Y, Barkana Y, Pras E, Fish A, Mandel Y, Hirsh A, et al. Variations in corneal biomechanical parameters and central corneal thickness during the menstrual cycle. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2011;37(8):1507-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.03.038

Jonas JB. Role of cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. Acta Ophthalmologica 2011;89(6):505-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-3768.2010.01915.x

Kupersmith MJ, Sibony P, Mandel G, Durbin M and Kardon RH. Optical coherence tomography of the swollen optic nerve head: Deformation of the peripapillary retinal pigment epithelium layer in papilledema. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2011;52(9):6558-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.10.6782

*UNIQUE TOPIC*

Kongthon J, Chung JH, Riley JJ and Devasia S. Dynamics of cilia-based microfluidic devices. Journal of Dynamic Systems Measurement and Control-Transactions of the Asme 2011;133(5). http://dx.doi.org/05101210.1115/1.4004063

Lin YC, Yang BS, Lin YT and Yang YT. Human recognition based on kinematics and kinetics of gait. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering 2011;31(4):255-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.5405/jmbe.806

Lopez JI, Kang I, You WK, McDonald DM and Weaver VM. In situ force mapping of mammary gland transformation. Integrative Biology 2011;3(9):910-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c1ib00043h

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