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LITERATURE UPDATE
April 26 - May 02 2012
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Helen J. Huang, PhD
Neuromechanics Laboratory
University of Colorado 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*
Bae WC, Chen PC, Chung CB, Masuda K, D'Lima D and Du J. Quantitative ultrashort echo time (ute) mri of human cortical bone: Correlation with porosity and biomechanical properties. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(4):848-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1535
Bala Y, Depalle B, Farlay D, Douillard T, Meille S, Follet H, et al. Bone micromechanical properties are compromised during long-term alendronate therapy independently of mineralization. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(4):825-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1501
Blokhuis TJ, Buma P, Verdonschot N, Gotthardt M and Hendriks T. Bmp-7 stimulates early diaphyseal fracture healing in estrogen deficient rats. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):720-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22013
Chen BL, Li YQ, Xie DH and Yang XX. Low-magnitude high-frequency loading via whole body vibration enhances bone-implant osseointegration in ovariectomized rats. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):733-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22004
Cusick T, Chen CM, Pennypacker BL, Pickarski M, Kimmel DB, Scott BB, et al. Odanacatib treatment increases hip bone mass and cortical thickness by preserving endocortical bone formation and stimulating periosteal bone formation in the ovariectomized adult rhesus monkey. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(3):524-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1477
Davis C, Stall A, Knutsen E, Whitney A, Becker E, Hsieh AH, et al. Locking plates in osteoporosis: A biomechanical cadaveric study of diaphyseal humerus fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2012;26(4):216-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e318220edae
Gottschalk HP, Eisner E and Hosalkar HS. Medial epicondyle fractures in the pediatric population. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2012;20(4):223-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5435/jaaos-20-04-223
Hettrich CM, Beamer BS, Bedi A, Deland K, Deng XH, Ying L, et al. The effect of rhpth on the healing of tendon to bone in a rat model. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):769-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22006
Masarachia PJ, Pennypacker BL, Pickarski M, Scott KR, Wesolowski GA, Smith SY, et al. Odanacatib reduces bone turnover and increases bone mass in the lumbar spine of skeletally mature ovariectomized rhesus monkeys. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(3):509-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1475
Sharifi D, Khoushkerdar HR, Abedi G, Asghari A and Hesaraki S. Mechanical properties of radial bone defects treated with autogenous graft covered with hydroxyapatite in rabbit. Acta Cirurgica Brasileira 2012;27(3):256-9.
Sikjaer T, Rejnmark L, Thomsen JS, Tietze A, Bruel A, Andersen G, et al. Changes in 3-dimensional bone structure indices in hypoparathyroid patients treated with pth(1-84): A randomized controlled study. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(4):781-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1493
Wang X, Sanyal A, Cawthon PM, Palermo L, Jekir M, Christensen J, et al. Prediction of new clinical vertebral fractures in elderly men using finite element analysis of ct scans. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(4):808-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1539
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Buskohl PR, Gould RA and Butcher JT. Quantification of embryonic atrioventricular valve biomechanics during morphogenesis. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):895-902. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.032
Chalkias A and Xanthos T. Potent biomechanical and molecular behaviour of cardiac adipose tissue during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and post-resuscitation period. Acta Physiologica 2012;205(1):3-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-1716.2012.02365.x
Haskett D, Speicher E, Fouts M, Larson D, Azhar M, Utzinger U, et al. The effects of angiotensin ii on the coupled microstructural and biomechanical response of c57bl/6 mouse aorta. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):772-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.017
Hutcheson JD, Venkataraman R, Baudenbacher FJ and Merryman WD. Intracellular ca2+ accumulation is strain-dependent and correlates with apoptosis in aortic valve fibroblasts. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):888-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.031
Jensen MO, Jensen H, Honge JL, Nygaard H, Hasenkam JM and Nielsen SL. External approach to in vivo force measurement on mitral valve traction suture. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):908-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.034
Krishnamurthy VK, Opoka AM, Kern CB, Guilak F, Narmoneva DA and Hinton RB. Maladaptive matrix remodeling and regional biomechanical dysfunction in a mouse model of aortic valve disease. Matrix Biology 2012;31(3):197-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2012.01.001
Maier A, Essler M, Gee MW, Eckstein HH, Wall WA and Reeps C. Correlation of biomechanics to tissue reaction in aortic aneurysms assessed by finite elements and 18f -fluorodeoxyglucose-pet/ct. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 2012;28(4):456-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.1477
Pinart M, Faffe DS and Romero PV. In vivo and in vitro lung mechanics by forced oscillations: Effect of bleomycin challenge. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 2012;181(1):46-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2012.01.012
Sheikh F, Raskin A, Chu PH, Lange S, Domenighetti AA, Zheng M, et al. An fhl1-containing complex within the cardiomyocyte sarcomere mediates hypertrophic biomechanical stress responses in mice (vol 118, pg 3870, 2008). Journal of Clinical Investigation 2012;122(4):1584-. http://dx.doi.org/10.1172/jci63742
Teixido G, Chugh A, Redheuil A, Liu CY, Stacey R, Wu CL, et al. Aortic biomechanics by mri: Relation with age, gender and traditional cardiovascular risk factors. A cross-sectional and longitudinal study: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis (mesa). Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2012;59(13):E1069-E.
Varner VD and Taber LA. Not just inductive: A crucial mechanical role for the endoderm during heart tube assembly. Development 2012;139(9):1680-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dev.073486
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Bonakdar N, Luczak J, Lautscham L, Czonstke M, Koch TM, Mainka A, et al. Biomechanical characterization of a desminopathy in primary human myoblasts. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 2012;419(4):703-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2012.02.083
Driscoll MK, McCann C, Kopace R, Homan T, Fourkas JT, Parent C, et al. Cell shape dynamics: From waves to migration. Plos Computational Biology 2012;8(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002392
Guo CL, Ouyang MX, Yu JY, Maslov J, Price A and Shen CY. Long-range mechanical force enables self-assembly of epithelial tubular patterns. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2012;109(15):5576-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1114781109
Saminathan A, Vinoth KJ, Wescott DC, Pinkerton MN, Milne TJ, Cao T, et al. The effect of cyclic mechanical strain on the expression of adhesion-related genes by periodontal ligament cells in two-dimensional culture. Journal of Periodontal Research 2012;47(2):212-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0765.2011.01423.x
Wyss K, Yip CYY, Mirzaei Z, Jin XF, Chen JH and Simmons CA. The elastic properties of valve interstitial cells undergoing pathological differentiation. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):882-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.030
*COMPARATIVE*
Chapple W. Kinematics of walking in the hermit crab, pagurus pollicarus. Arthropod Structure & Development 2012;41(2):119-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2011.11.004
Deslauriers D and Kieffer JD. The effects of temperature on swimming performance of juvenile shortnose sturgeon (acipenser brevirostrum). Journal of Applied Ichthyology 2012;28(2):176-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0426.2012.01932.x
Figueirido B, Serrano-Alarcon FJ and Palmqvist P. Geometric morphometrics shows differences and similarities in skull shape between the red and giant pandas. Journal of Zoology 2012;286(4):293-302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2011.00879.x
Picasso MBJ. Postnatal ontogeny of the locomotor skeleton of a cursorial bird: Greater rhea. Journal of Zoology 2012;286(4):303-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2011.00880.x
Ribak G, Reingold S and Weihs D. The effect of natural substrates on jump height in click-beetles. Functional Ecology 2012;26(2):493-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2435.2011.01943.x
Schwarz C, Parmentier E, Wiehr S and Gemballa S. The locomotory system of pearlfish carapus acus: What morphological features are characteristic for highly flexible fishes? Journal of Morphology 2012;273(5):519-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.11038
Voigt D and Gorb SN. Attachment ability of sawfly larvae to smooth surfaces. Arthropod Structure & Development 2012;41(2):145-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2011.10.001
Young JW. Gait selection and the ontogeny of quadrupedal walking in squirrel monkeys (saimiri boliviensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2012;147(4):580-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22016
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Coto NP, Meira JBC, Dias RBE, Driemeier L, Roveri GD and Noritomi PY. Assessment of nose protector for sport activities: Finite element analysis. Dental Traumatology 2012;28(2):108-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-9657.2011.01046.x
de Oliveira JAG, Escada ALD, Rosifini MC, Rezende A, Mathor MB and Claro A. Analysis of the effects of irradiation in osseointegrated dental implants. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2012;23(4):511-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2010.02149.x
Liu TC, Chang CH, Wong TY and Liu JK. Finite element analysis of miniscrew implants used for orthodontic anchorage. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2012;141(4):468-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2011.11.012
Pinheiro AP, Stewart DE, Maciel CD, Pereira JC and Oliveira S. Analysis of nonlinear dynamics of vocal folds using high-speed video observation and biomechanical modeling. Digital Signal Processing 2012;22(2):304-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsp.2010.11.002
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Bezanson M, Watts SM and Jobin MJ. Technical note: Tree truthing: How accurate are substrate estimates in primate field studies? American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2012;147(4):671-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22037
Nair JP and Salisbury SW. New anatomical information on rhoetosaurus brownei longman, 1926, a gravisaurian sauropodomorph dinosaur from the middle jurassic of queensland, australia. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 2012;32(2):369-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2012.622324
Niinimaki S. The relationship between musculoskeletal stress markers and biomechanical properties of the humeral diaphysis. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2012;147(4):618-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22023
van Heteren AH. The hominins of flores: Insular adaptations of the lower body. Comptes Rendus Palevol 2012;11(2-3):169-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2011.04.001
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Bennett BC, Russell SD and Abel MF. The effects of ankle foot orthoses on energy recovery and work during gait in children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):287-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.005
Chang YH, Bae TS, Kim SK, Kim SB, Mun MS and Lee WH. Relationship between ankle inversion angle and knee adduction moment on the intact limb in unilateral transfemoral amputees during walking. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing 2012;13(4):609-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-012-0078-3
Kannape OA and Blanke O. Agency, gait and self-consciousness. International Journal of Psychophysiology 2012;83(2):191-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2011.12.006
Krauss I, List R, Janssen P, Grau S, Horstmann T and Stacoff A. Comparison of distinctive gait variables using two different biomechanical models for knee joint kinematics in subjects with knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):281-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.013
Rothschild C. Running barefoot or in minimalist shoes: Evidence or conjecture? Strength and Conditioning Journal 2012;34(2):8-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318241b15e
Seichi A, Hoshino Y, Doi T, Akai M, Tobimatsu Y and Iwaya T. Development of a screening tool for risk of locomotive syndrome in the elderly: The 25-question geriatric locomotive function scale. Journal of Orthopaedic Science 2012;17(2):163-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00776-011-0193-5
Serrao M, Pierelli F, Ranavolo A, Draicchio F, Conte C, Don R, et al. Gait pattern in inherited cerebellar ataxias. Cerebellum 2012;11(1):194-211. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12311-011-0296-8
Taddei F, Martelli S, Valente G, Leardini A, Benedetti MG, Manfrini M, et al. Femoral loads during gait in a patient with massive skeletal reconstruction. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):273-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.006
Wilson JLA. Challenges in dealing with walking speed in knee osteoarthritis gait analyses. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):210-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.009
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
ElMaraghy AW and Devereaux MW. A systematic review and comprehensive classification of pectoralis major tears. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2012;21(3):412-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2011.04.035
Tarng YW, Huang BF and Su FC. A novel recirculating flow-perfusion bioreactor for periosteal chondrogenesis. International Orthopaedics 2012;36(4):863-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1291-x
*METHODS*
Bell BJ, Nauman E and Voytik-Harbin SL. Multiscale strain analysis of tissue equivalents using a custom-designed biaxial testing device. Biophysical Journal 2012;102(6):1303-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2012.02.007
Desroches G, Vermette M, Gourdou P and Gagnon D. Development of an automated method to detect sitting pivot transfer phases using biomechanical variables: Toward a standardized method. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2012;9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-9-7
Jeong YS, Han YH, Park JJ and Lee S. Msns: Mobile sensor network simulator for area coverage and obstacle avoidance based on gml. Eurasip Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking 2012:1-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1687-1499-2012-95
Yang SZ, Laudanski A and Li QG. Inertial sensors in estimating walking speed and inclination: An evaluation of sensor error models. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2012;50(4):383-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0887-7
*MODELING*
Ito S, Sahashi Y and Sasaki M. A mathematical model that learns an adaptively generated novel pattern in quadruped locomotion. Cybernetics and Systems 2012;43(3):181-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01969722.2012.659986
Kerckhoffs RCP. Computational modeling of cardiac growth in the post-natal rat with a strain-based growth law. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):865-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.028
Tang Z, Tu WB, Zhang G, Chen YB, Lei T and Tan YH. Dynamic simulation and preliminary finite element analysis of gunshot wounds to the human mandible. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2012;43(5):660-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.03.012
*MUSCLE*
Foure A, Cornu C, McNair PJ and Nordez A. Gender differences in both active and passive parts of the plantar flexors series elastic component stiffness and geometrical parameters of the muscle-tendon complex. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):707-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.21584
Matsumoto T and Nagayama K. Tensile properties of vascular smooth muscle cells: Bridging vascular and cellular biomechanics. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):745-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.014
*NEURAL*
Babu RS, Sunandhini RL, Sridevi D, Periasamy P and Namasivayam A. Locomotor behavior of bonnet monkeys after spinal contusion injury: Footprint study. Synapse 2012;66(6):509-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/syn.21537
Bolouri H, Saljo A, Viano DC and Hamberger A. Animal model for sport-related concussion; icp and cognitive function. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica 2012;125(4):241-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0404.2011.01614.x
Chavez D, Rodriguez E, Jimenez I and Rudomin P. Changes in correlation between spontaneous activity of dorsal horn neurones lead to differential recruitment of inhibitory pathways in the cat spinal cord. Journal of Physiology-London 2012;590(7):1563-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2011.223271
Frigon A, Johnson MD and Heckman CJ. Differential modulation of crossed and uncrossed reflex pathways by clonidine in adult cats following complete spinal cord injury. Journal of Physiology-London 2012;590(4):973-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2011.222208
Manista GC and Ahmed AA. Stability limits modulate whole-body motor learning. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(7):1952-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00983.2010
Mazurek KA, Holinski BJ, Everaert DG, Stein RB, Etienne-Cummings R and Mushahwar VK. Feed forward and feedback control for over-ground locomotion in anaesthetized cats. Journal of Neural Engineering 2012;9(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1741-2560/9/2/026003
Normann RA, Dowden BR, Frankel MA, Wilder AM, Hiatt SD, Ledbetter NM, et al. Coordinated, multi-joint, fatigue-resistant feline stance produced with intrafascicular hind limb nerve stimulation. Journal of Neural Engineering 2012;9(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1741-2560/9/2/026019
Presacco A, Forrester LW and Contreras-Vidal JL. Decoding intra-limb and inter-limb kinematics during treadmill walking from scalp electroencephalographic (eeg) signals. Ieee Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering 2012;20(2):212-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tnsre.2012.2188304
Rodriguez MJ, Alvarez RJ and Szczupak L. Effect of a nonspiking neuron on motor patterns of the leech. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(7):1917-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.01070.2011
Srinivasan S, Lance K and Levine RB. Segmental differences in firing properties and potassium currents in drosophila larval motoneurons. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(5):1356-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00200.2011
Slawinska U, Majczynski H, Dai Y and Jordan LM. The upright posture improves plantar stepping and alters responses to serotonergic drugs in spinal rats. Journal of Physiology-London 2012;590(7):1721-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2011.224931
Stout EE and Beloozerova IN. Pyramidal tract neurons receptive to different forelimb joints act differently during locomotion. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(7):1890-903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00650.2011
Vincent A, Briggs L, Chatwin GFJ, Emery E, Tomlins R, Oswald M, et al. Parkin-induced defects in neurophysiology and locomotion are generated by metabolic dysfunction and not oxidative stress. Human Molecular Genetics 2012;21(8):1760-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddr609
Witts EC, Panetta KM and Miles GB. Glial-derived adenosine modulates spinal motor networks in mice. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(7):1925-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00513.2011
Wright WG, Ivanenko YP and Gurfinkel VS. Foot anatomy specialization for postural sensation and control. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(5):1513-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00256.2011
Zachry AH and Mitchell AW. Goal-directed actions and early experience with crawling. Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health 2012;32(2):48-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20110930-02
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Bonaldi G, Bertolini G, Marrocu A and Cianfoni A. Posterior vertebral arch cement augmentation (spinoplasty) to prevent fracture of spinous processes after interspinous spacer implant. American Journal of Neuroradiology 2012;33(3):522-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A2792
Chiang YF, Chiang CJ, Yang CH, Zhong ZC, Chen CS, Cheng CK, et al. Retaining intradiscal pressure after annulotomy by different annular suture techniques, and their biomechanical evaluations. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):241-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.008
Clayton JL, Harris MB, Weintraub SL, Marr AB, Timmer J, Stuke LE, et al. Risk factors for cervical spine injury. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2012;43(4):431-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.06.022
Faizan A, Goel VK, Biyani A, Garfin SR and Bono CM. Adjacent level effects of bi level disc replacement, hi level fusion and disc replacement plus fusion in cervical spine- a finite element based study. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):226-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.014
Hartmann F, Gercek E, Leiner L and Rommens PM. Kyphoplasty as an alternative treatment of traumatic thoracolumbar burst fractures magerl type a3. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2012;43(4):409-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2010.03.025
Heuer F, Schmidt H, Kafer W, Graf N and Wilke HJ. Posterior motion preserving implants evaluated by means of intervertebral disc bulging and annular fiber strains. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):218-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.004
Mehta H, Santos E, Ledonio C, Sembrano J, Ellingson A, Pare P, et al. Biomechanical analysis of pedicle screw thread differential design in an osteoporotic cadaver model. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):234-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.10.004
Samelson EJ, Christiansen BA, Demissie S, Broe KE, Louie-Gao Q, Cupples LA, et al. Qct measures of bone strength at the thoracic and lumbar spine: The framingham study. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(3):654-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1482
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Colak M, Gurer B, Sungur MA and Eskandari MM. Forty-five-degree or higher insertion angles are required to penetrate the opposite cortex in bicortical applications of kirschner wires: An in vitro study on sheep bones. International Orthopaedics 2012;36(4):857-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1264-0
Ehlinger M, Rahme M, Moor BK, Di Marco A, Brinkert D, Adam P, et al. Reliability of locked plating in tibial plateau fractures with a medial component. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research 2012;98(2):173-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2011.10.009
Hettrich CM, Neviaser A, Beamer BS, Paul O, Helfet DL and Lorich DG. Locked plating of the proximal humerus using an endosteal implant. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2012;26(4):212-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e318243909c
Hinsenkamp M, Muylle L, Eastlund T, Fehily D, Noel L and Strong DM. Adverse reactions and events related to musculoskeletal allografts: Reviewed by the world health organisation project notify. International Orthopaedics 2012;36(3):633-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1391-7
Katz RD, Parks BG and Higgins JP. The axial stability of the femur after harvest of the medial femoral condyle corticocancellous flap: A biomechanical study of composite femur models. Microsurgery 2012;32(3):213-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/micr.20986
Marintschev I, Gras F, Schwarz CE, Pohlemann T, Hofmann GO and Culemann U. Biomechanical comparison of different acetabular plate systems and constructs - the role of an infra-acetabular screw placement and use of locking plates. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2012;43(4):470-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.11.009
Miller J, Zaruby J and Kaminskaya K. Evaluation of a barbed suture device versus conventional suture in a canine enterotomy model. Journal of Investigative Surgery 2012;25(2):107-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08941939.2011.603818
Rezende CMF, Melo EG, Malm C and Gheller VA. Arthroscopical treatment of elbow joint disease. Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia 2012;64(1):9-14.
Schneppendahl J, Thelen S, Schek A, Bala I, Hakimi M, Grassmann JP, et al. Initial stability of two different adhesives compared to suture repair for acute achilles tendon rupture-a biomechanical evaluation. International Orthopaedics 2012;36(3):627-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1357-9
Wallace MJ, Bledsoe G, Moed BR, Israel HA and Kaar SG. Relationship of cortical thickness of the proximal humerus and pullout strength of a locked plate and screw construct. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2012;26(4):222-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e31822421f7
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Kot A and Nawrocka A. Balance platform system dynamic properties. Journal of Vibroengineering 2012;14(1):178-82.
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Duan YH, Liu L, Wang L, Guo F, Li HP, Shi L, et al. Preliminary study of the biomechanical behavior and physical characteristics of tantalum (ta)-coated prostheses. Journal of Orthopaedic Science 2012;17(2):173-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00776-011-0191-7
*ROBOTICS*
Zarrouk D, Sharf I and Shoham M. Conditions for worm-robot locomotion in a flexible environment: Theory and experiments. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2012;59(4):1057-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tbme.2011.2182612
*REHABILITATION*
Valentin-Gudiol M, Mattern-Baxter K, Girabent-Farres M, Bagur-Calafat C, Hadders-Algra M and Angulo-Barroso RM. Treadmill interventions with partial body weight support in children under six years of age at risk of neuromotor delay. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011(12). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009242.pub2
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Akkus H. Kinematic analysis of the snatch lift with elite female weightlifters during the 2010 world weightlifting championship. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2012;26(4):897-905. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822e5945
Amann M. Pulmonary system limitations to endurance exercise performance in humans. Experimental Physiology 2012;97(3):311-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/expphysiol.2011.058800
Chetran B, Szelitzky E, Alutei AM and Mandru D. Movement control of active/passive exercisers. Journal of Vibroengineering 2012;14(1):7-15.
Crotin RL and Ramsey DK. Injury prevention for throwing athletes part i: Baseball bat training to enhance medial elbow dynamic stability. Strength and Conditioning Journal 2012;34(2):79-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31824f6e5d
McCormick BT. Task complexity and jump landings in injury prevention for basketball players. Strength and Conditioning Journal 2012;34(2):89-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31823ee08e
Parsons JL and Alexander MJL. Modifying spike jump landing biomechanics in female adolescent volleyball athletes using video and verbal feedback. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2012;26(4):1076-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822e5876
Schoenfeld B and Williams M. Are deep squats a safe and viable exercise? Strength and Conditioning Journal 2012;34(2):34-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31824695a3
Tosi P, Ricci L, Rosponi A and Schena F. A theory of energy cost and speed of climbing. Aip Advances 2011;1(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3646533
Yamada M, Uemura K, Mori S, Nagai K, Uehara T, Arai H, et al. Faster decline of physical performance in older adults with higher levels of baseline locomotive function. Geriatrics & Gerontology International 2012;12(2):238-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0594.2011.00757.x
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Holmes MWR, Howarth SJ, Callaghan JP and Keir PJ. Biomechanical properties of the transverse carpal ligament under biaxial strain. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):757-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.21583
Kokmeyer D, Wahoff M and Mymern M. Suggestions from the field for return-to-sport rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Alpine skiing. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2012;42(4):313-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2012.4024
Piontek T, Ciemniewska-Gorzela K, Szulc A and Dudzinski W. Strategy of visual proprioceptive control in patients with injury to the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee and healthy individuals (soccer players). Biology of Sport 2012;29(1):57-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.984262
Waters E. Suggestions from the field for return to sports participation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Basketball. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2012;42(4):326-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2012.4030
Wilson WT, Deakin AH, Payne AP, Picard F and Wearing SC. Comparative analysis of the structural properties of the collateral ligaments of the human knee. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2012;42(4):345-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2012.3919
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Abazari A, Thompson RB, Elliott JAW and McGann LE. Transport phenomena in articular cartilage cryopreservation as predicted by the modified triphasic model and the effect of natural inhomogeneities. Biophysical Journal 2012;102(6):1284-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2011.12.058
Berner A, Boerckel JD, Saifzadeh S, Steck R, Ren J, Vaquette C, et al. Biomimetic tubular nanofiber mesh and platelet rich plasma-mediated delivery of bmp-7 for large bone defect regeneration. Cell and Tissue Research 2012;347(3):603-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00441-011-1298-z
Chen X, Peng LH, Li N, Li QM, Li P, Fung KP, et al. The healing and anti-scar effects of astragaloside iv on the wound repair in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2012;139(3):721-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2011.11.035
Maus U, Luhmann M, Andereya S, Schmidt H, Zombory G, Siebert C, et al. Systemic dihydrotestosterone enhances periimplant mineralization around titanium implants. Osteologie 2012;21(1):23-8.
Plecko M, Sievert C, Andermatt D, Frigg R, Kronen P, Klein K, et al. Osseointegration and biocompatibility of different metal implants - a comparative experimental investigation in sheep. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2012;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-32
Xie HX, Wang QB, Ye QS, Wan CX and Li LJ. Application of k/sr co-doped calcium polyphosphate bioceramic as scaffolds for bone substitutes. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Medicine 2012;23(4):1033-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-012-4556-z
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Duma SM, Bisplinghoff JA, Senge DM, McNally C and Alphonse VD. Eye injury risk from water stream impact: Biomechanically based design parameters for water toy and park design. Current Eye Research 2012;37(4):279-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02713683.2011.626911
Mansouri K and Weinreb RN. Continuous 24 hour intraocular pressure monitoring for glaucoma with a contact lens sensor - time for a paradigm change. Swiss Medical Weekly 2012;142. http://dx.doi.org/10.4414/smw.2012.13545
McMonnies CW. Assessing corneal hysteresis using the ocular response analyzer. Optometry and Vision Science 2012;89(3):E343-E9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0b013e3182417223
*WHEELCHAIR*
Munaretto JM, McNitt-Gray JL, Flashner H and Requejo PS. Simulated effect of reaction force redirection on the upper extremity mechanical demand imposed during manual wheelchair propulsion. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):255-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.10.001
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Fossette S, Schofield G, Lilley MKS, Gleiss AC and Hays GC. Acceleration data reveal the energy management strategy of a marine ectotherm during reproduction. Functional Ecology 2012;26(2):324-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2435.2011.01960.x
Logan SW, Robinson LE, Wilson AE and Lucas WA. Getting the fundamentals of movement: A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of motor skill interventions in children. Child Care Health and Development 2012;38(3):305-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01307.x
Neamtu MC, Rusu L, Marin M, Avramescu T, Rusu PF, Neamtu OM, et al. Morphofunctional aspects of lower limb in multiple sclerosis. Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology 2012;53(1):117-20.
Tinard V, Deck C and Willinger R. New methodology for improvement of helmet performances during impacts with regards to biomechanical criteria. Materials & Design 2012;37:79-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2011.12.005
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Humphrey JD and Holzapfel GA. Mechanics, mechanobiology, and modeling of human abdominal aorta and aneurysms. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):805-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.021
Janis CM, Shoshitaishvili B, Kambic R and Figueirido B. On their knees: Distal femur asymmetry in ungulates and its relationship to body size and locomotion. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 2012;32(2):433-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2012.635737
April 26 - May 02 2012
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Helen J. Huang, PhD
Neuromechanics Laboratory
University of Colorado 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*
Bae WC, Chen PC, Chung CB, Masuda K, D'Lima D and Du J. Quantitative ultrashort echo time (ute) mri of human cortical bone: Correlation with porosity and biomechanical properties. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(4):848-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1535
Bala Y, Depalle B, Farlay D, Douillard T, Meille S, Follet H, et al. Bone micromechanical properties are compromised during long-term alendronate therapy independently of mineralization. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(4):825-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1501
Blokhuis TJ, Buma P, Verdonschot N, Gotthardt M and Hendriks T. Bmp-7 stimulates early diaphyseal fracture healing in estrogen deficient rats. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):720-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22013
Chen BL, Li YQ, Xie DH and Yang XX. Low-magnitude high-frequency loading via whole body vibration enhances bone-implant osseointegration in ovariectomized rats. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):733-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22004
Cusick T, Chen CM, Pennypacker BL, Pickarski M, Kimmel DB, Scott BB, et al. Odanacatib treatment increases hip bone mass and cortical thickness by preserving endocortical bone formation and stimulating periosteal bone formation in the ovariectomized adult rhesus monkey. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(3):524-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1477
Davis C, Stall A, Knutsen E, Whitney A, Becker E, Hsieh AH, et al. Locking plates in osteoporosis: A biomechanical cadaveric study of diaphyseal humerus fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2012;26(4):216-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e318220edae
Gottschalk HP, Eisner E and Hosalkar HS. Medial epicondyle fractures in the pediatric population. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2012;20(4):223-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5435/jaaos-20-04-223
Hettrich CM, Beamer BS, Bedi A, Deland K, Deng XH, Ying L, et al. The effect of rhpth on the healing of tendon to bone in a rat model. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):769-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22006
Masarachia PJ, Pennypacker BL, Pickarski M, Scott KR, Wesolowski GA, Smith SY, et al. Odanacatib reduces bone turnover and increases bone mass in the lumbar spine of skeletally mature ovariectomized rhesus monkeys. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(3):509-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1475
Sharifi D, Khoushkerdar HR, Abedi G, Asghari A and Hesaraki S. Mechanical properties of radial bone defects treated with autogenous graft covered with hydroxyapatite in rabbit. Acta Cirurgica Brasileira 2012;27(3):256-9.
Sikjaer T, Rejnmark L, Thomsen JS, Tietze A, Bruel A, Andersen G, et al. Changes in 3-dimensional bone structure indices in hypoparathyroid patients treated with pth(1-84): A randomized controlled study. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(4):781-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1493
Wang X, Sanyal A, Cawthon PM, Palermo L, Jekir M, Christensen J, et al. Prediction of new clinical vertebral fractures in elderly men using finite element analysis of ct scans. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(4):808-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1539
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Buskohl PR, Gould RA and Butcher JT. Quantification of embryonic atrioventricular valve biomechanics during morphogenesis. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):895-902. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.032
Chalkias A and Xanthos T. Potent biomechanical and molecular behaviour of cardiac adipose tissue during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and post-resuscitation period. Acta Physiologica 2012;205(1):3-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-1716.2012.02365.x
Haskett D, Speicher E, Fouts M, Larson D, Azhar M, Utzinger U, et al. The effects of angiotensin ii on the coupled microstructural and biomechanical response of c57bl/6 mouse aorta. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):772-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.017
Hutcheson JD, Venkataraman R, Baudenbacher FJ and Merryman WD. Intracellular ca2+ accumulation is strain-dependent and correlates with apoptosis in aortic valve fibroblasts. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):888-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.031
Jensen MO, Jensen H, Honge JL, Nygaard H, Hasenkam JM and Nielsen SL. External approach to in vivo force measurement on mitral valve traction suture. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):908-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.034
Krishnamurthy VK, Opoka AM, Kern CB, Guilak F, Narmoneva DA and Hinton RB. Maladaptive matrix remodeling and regional biomechanical dysfunction in a mouse model of aortic valve disease. Matrix Biology 2012;31(3):197-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2012.01.001
Maier A, Essler M, Gee MW, Eckstein HH, Wall WA and Reeps C. Correlation of biomechanics to tissue reaction in aortic aneurysms assessed by finite elements and 18f -fluorodeoxyglucose-pet/ct. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 2012;28(4):456-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.1477
Pinart M, Faffe DS and Romero PV. In vivo and in vitro lung mechanics by forced oscillations: Effect of bleomycin challenge. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 2012;181(1):46-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2012.01.012
Sheikh F, Raskin A, Chu PH, Lange S, Domenighetti AA, Zheng M, et al. An fhl1-containing complex within the cardiomyocyte sarcomere mediates hypertrophic biomechanical stress responses in mice (vol 118, pg 3870, 2008). Journal of Clinical Investigation 2012;122(4):1584-. http://dx.doi.org/10.1172/jci63742
Teixido G, Chugh A, Redheuil A, Liu CY, Stacey R, Wu CL, et al. Aortic biomechanics by mri: Relation with age, gender and traditional cardiovascular risk factors. A cross-sectional and longitudinal study: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis (mesa). Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2012;59(13):E1069-E.
Varner VD and Taber LA. Not just inductive: A crucial mechanical role for the endoderm during heart tube assembly. Development 2012;139(9):1680-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dev.073486
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Bonakdar N, Luczak J, Lautscham L, Czonstke M, Koch TM, Mainka A, et al. Biomechanical characterization of a desminopathy in primary human myoblasts. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 2012;419(4):703-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2012.02.083
Driscoll MK, McCann C, Kopace R, Homan T, Fourkas JT, Parent C, et al. Cell shape dynamics: From waves to migration. Plos Computational Biology 2012;8(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002392
Guo CL, Ouyang MX, Yu JY, Maslov J, Price A and Shen CY. Long-range mechanical force enables self-assembly of epithelial tubular patterns. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2012;109(15):5576-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1114781109
Saminathan A, Vinoth KJ, Wescott DC, Pinkerton MN, Milne TJ, Cao T, et al. The effect of cyclic mechanical strain on the expression of adhesion-related genes by periodontal ligament cells in two-dimensional culture. Journal of Periodontal Research 2012;47(2):212-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0765.2011.01423.x
Wyss K, Yip CYY, Mirzaei Z, Jin XF, Chen JH and Simmons CA. The elastic properties of valve interstitial cells undergoing pathological differentiation. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):882-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.030
*COMPARATIVE*
Chapple W. Kinematics of walking in the hermit crab, pagurus pollicarus. Arthropod Structure & Development 2012;41(2):119-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2011.11.004
Deslauriers D and Kieffer JD. The effects of temperature on swimming performance of juvenile shortnose sturgeon (acipenser brevirostrum). Journal of Applied Ichthyology 2012;28(2):176-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0426.2012.01932.x
Figueirido B, Serrano-Alarcon FJ and Palmqvist P. Geometric morphometrics shows differences and similarities in skull shape between the red and giant pandas. Journal of Zoology 2012;286(4):293-302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2011.00879.x
Picasso MBJ. Postnatal ontogeny of the locomotor skeleton of a cursorial bird: Greater rhea. Journal of Zoology 2012;286(4):303-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2011.00880.x
Ribak G, Reingold S and Weihs D. The effect of natural substrates on jump height in click-beetles. Functional Ecology 2012;26(2):493-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2435.2011.01943.x
Schwarz C, Parmentier E, Wiehr S and Gemballa S. The locomotory system of pearlfish carapus acus: What morphological features are characteristic for highly flexible fishes? Journal of Morphology 2012;273(5):519-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.11038
Voigt D and Gorb SN. Attachment ability of sawfly larvae to smooth surfaces. Arthropod Structure & Development 2012;41(2):145-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2011.10.001
Young JW. Gait selection and the ontogeny of quadrupedal walking in squirrel monkeys (saimiri boliviensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2012;147(4):580-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22016
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Coto NP, Meira JBC, Dias RBE, Driemeier L, Roveri GD and Noritomi PY. Assessment of nose protector for sport activities: Finite element analysis. Dental Traumatology 2012;28(2):108-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-9657.2011.01046.x
de Oliveira JAG, Escada ALD, Rosifini MC, Rezende A, Mathor MB and Claro A. Analysis of the effects of irradiation in osseointegrated dental implants. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2012;23(4):511-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2010.02149.x
Liu TC, Chang CH, Wong TY and Liu JK. Finite element analysis of miniscrew implants used for orthodontic anchorage. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2012;141(4):468-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2011.11.012
Pinheiro AP, Stewart DE, Maciel CD, Pereira JC and Oliveira S. Analysis of nonlinear dynamics of vocal folds using high-speed video observation and biomechanical modeling. Digital Signal Processing 2012;22(2):304-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsp.2010.11.002
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Bezanson M, Watts SM and Jobin MJ. Technical note: Tree truthing: How accurate are substrate estimates in primate field studies? American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2012;147(4):671-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22037
Nair JP and Salisbury SW. New anatomical information on rhoetosaurus brownei longman, 1926, a gravisaurian sauropodomorph dinosaur from the middle jurassic of queensland, australia. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 2012;32(2):369-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2012.622324
Niinimaki S. The relationship between musculoskeletal stress markers and biomechanical properties of the humeral diaphysis. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2012;147(4):618-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22023
van Heteren AH. The hominins of flores: Insular adaptations of the lower body. Comptes Rendus Palevol 2012;11(2-3):169-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2011.04.001
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Bennett BC, Russell SD and Abel MF. The effects of ankle foot orthoses on energy recovery and work during gait in children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):287-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.005
Chang YH, Bae TS, Kim SK, Kim SB, Mun MS and Lee WH. Relationship between ankle inversion angle and knee adduction moment on the intact limb in unilateral transfemoral amputees during walking. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing 2012;13(4):609-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-012-0078-3
Kannape OA and Blanke O. Agency, gait and self-consciousness. International Journal of Psychophysiology 2012;83(2):191-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2011.12.006
Krauss I, List R, Janssen P, Grau S, Horstmann T and Stacoff A. Comparison of distinctive gait variables using two different biomechanical models for knee joint kinematics in subjects with knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):281-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.013
Rothschild C. Running barefoot or in minimalist shoes: Evidence or conjecture? Strength and Conditioning Journal 2012;34(2):8-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318241b15e
Seichi A, Hoshino Y, Doi T, Akai M, Tobimatsu Y and Iwaya T. Development of a screening tool for risk of locomotive syndrome in the elderly: The 25-question geriatric locomotive function scale. Journal of Orthopaedic Science 2012;17(2):163-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00776-011-0193-5
Serrao M, Pierelli F, Ranavolo A, Draicchio F, Conte C, Don R, et al. Gait pattern in inherited cerebellar ataxias. Cerebellum 2012;11(1):194-211. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12311-011-0296-8
Taddei F, Martelli S, Valente G, Leardini A, Benedetti MG, Manfrini M, et al. Femoral loads during gait in a patient with massive skeletal reconstruction. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):273-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.006
Wilson JLA. Challenges in dealing with walking speed in knee osteoarthritis gait analyses. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):210-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.009
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
ElMaraghy AW and Devereaux MW. A systematic review and comprehensive classification of pectoralis major tears. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2012;21(3):412-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2011.04.035
Tarng YW, Huang BF and Su FC. A novel recirculating flow-perfusion bioreactor for periosteal chondrogenesis. International Orthopaedics 2012;36(4):863-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1291-x
*METHODS*
Bell BJ, Nauman E and Voytik-Harbin SL. Multiscale strain analysis of tissue equivalents using a custom-designed biaxial testing device. Biophysical Journal 2012;102(6):1303-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2012.02.007
Desroches G, Vermette M, Gourdou P and Gagnon D. Development of an automated method to detect sitting pivot transfer phases using biomechanical variables: Toward a standardized method. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2012;9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-9-7
Jeong YS, Han YH, Park JJ and Lee S. Msns: Mobile sensor network simulator for area coverage and obstacle avoidance based on gml. Eurasip Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking 2012:1-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1687-1499-2012-95
Yang SZ, Laudanski A and Li QG. Inertial sensors in estimating walking speed and inclination: An evaluation of sensor error models. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2012;50(4):383-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0887-7
*MODELING*
Ito S, Sahashi Y and Sasaki M. A mathematical model that learns an adaptively generated novel pattern in quadruped locomotion. Cybernetics and Systems 2012;43(3):181-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01969722.2012.659986
Kerckhoffs RCP. Computational modeling of cardiac growth in the post-natal rat with a strain-based growth law. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):865-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.028
Tang Z, Tu WB, Zhang G, Chen YB, Lei T and Tan YH. Dynamic simulation and preliminary finite element analysis of gunshot wounds to the human mandible. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2012;43(5):660-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.03.012
*MUSCLE*
Foure A, Cornu C, McNair PJ and Nordez A. Gender differences in both active and passive parts of the plantar flexors series elastic component stiffness and geometrical parameters of the muscle-tendon complex. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):707-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.21584
Matsumoto T and Nagayama K. Tensile properties of vascular smooth muscle cells: Bridging vascular and cellular biomechanics. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):745-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.014
*NEURAL*
Babu RS, Sunandhini RL, Sridevi D, Periasamy P and Namasivayam A. Locomotor behavior of bonnet monkeys after spinal contusion injury: Footprint study. Synapse 2012;66(6):509-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/syn.21537
Bolouri H, Saljo A, Viano DC and Hamberger A. Animal model for sport-related concussion; icp and cognitive function. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica 2012;125(4):241-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0404.2011.01614.x
Chavez D, Rodriguez E, Jimenez I and Rudomin P. Changes in correlation between spontaneous activity of dorsal horn neurones lead to differential recruitment of inhibitory pathways in the cat spinal cord. Journal of Physiology-London 2012;590(7):1563-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2011.223271
Frigon A, Johnson MD and Heckman CJ. Differential modulation of crossed and uncrossed reflex pathways by clonidine in adult cats following complete spinal cord injury. Journal of Physiology-London 2012;590(4):973-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2011.222208
Manista GC and Ahmed AA. Stability limits modulate whole-body motor learning. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(7):1952-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00983.2010
Mazurek KA, Holinski BJ, Everaert DG, Stein RB, Etienne-Cummings R and Mushahwar VK. Feed forward and feedback control for over-ground locomotion in anaesthetized cats. Journal of Neural Engineering 2012;9(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1741-2560/9/2/026003
Normann RA, Dowden BR, Frankel MA, Wilder AM, Hiatt SD, Ledbetter NM, et al. Coordinated, multi-joint, fatigue-resistant feline stance produced with intrafascicular hind limb nerve stimulation. Journal of Neural Engineering 2012;9(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1741-2560/9/2/026019
Presacco A, Forrester LW and Contreras-Vidal JL. Decoding intra-limb and inter-limb kinematics during treadmill walking from scalp electroencephalographic (eeg) signals. Ieee Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering 2012;20(2):212-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tnsre.2012.2188304
Rodriguez MJ, Alvarez RJ and Szczupak L. Effect of a nonspiking neuron on motor patterns of the leech. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(7):1917-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.01070.2011
Srinivasan S, Lance K and Levine RB. Segmental differences in firing properties and potassium currents in drosophila larval motoneurons. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(5):1356-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00200.2011
Slawinska U, Majczynski H, Dai Y and Jordan LM. The upright posture improves plantar stepping and alters responses to serotonergic drugs in spinal rats. Journal of Physiology-London 2012;590(7):1721-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2011.224931
Stout EE and Beloozerova IN. Pyramidal tract neurons receptive to different forelimb joints act differently during locomotion. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(7):1890-903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00650.2011
Vincent A, Briggs L, Chatwin GFJ, Emery E, Tomlins R, Oswald M, et al. Parkin-induced defects in neurophysiology and locomotion are generated by metabolic dysfunction and not oxidative stress. Human Molecular Genetics 2012;21(8):1760-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddr609
Witts EC, Panetta KM and Miles GB. Glial-derived adenosine modulates spinal motor networks in mice. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(7):1925-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00513.2011
Wright WG, Ivanenko YP and Gurfinkel VS. Foot anatomy specialization for postural sensation and control. Journal of Neurophysiology 2012;107(5):1513-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00256.2011
Zachry AH and Mitchell AW. Goal-directed actions and early experience with crawling. Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health 2012;32(2):48-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/15394492-20110930-02
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Bonaldi G, Bertolini G, Marrocu A and Cianfoni A. Posterior vertebral arch cement augmentation (spinoplasty) to prevent fracture of spinous processes after interspinous spacer implant. American Journal of Neuroradiology 2012;33(3):522-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A2792
Chiang YF, Chiang CJ, Yang CH, Zhong ZC, Chen CS, Cheng CK, et al. Retaining intradiscal pressure after annulotomy by different annular suture techniques, and their biomechanical evaluations. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):241-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.008
Clayton JL, Harris MB, Weintraub SL, Marr AB, Timmer J, Stuke LE, et al. Risk factors for cervical spine injury. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2012;43(4):431-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.06.022
Faizan A, Goel VK, Biyani A, Garfin SR and Bono CM. Adjacent level effects of bi level disc replacement, hi level fusion and disc replacement plus fusion in cervical spine- a finite element based study. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):226-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.014
Hartmann F, Gercek E, Leiner L and Rommens PM. Kyphoplasty as an alternative treatment of traumatic thoracolumbar burst fractures magerl type a3. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2012;43(4):409-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2010.03.025
Heuer F, Schmidt H, Kafer W, Graf N and Wilke HJ. Posterior motion preserving implants evaluated by means of intervertebral disc bulging and annular fiber strains. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):218-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.09.004
Mehta H, Santos E, Ledonio C, Sembrano J, Ellingson A, Pare P, et al. Biomechanical analysis of pedicle screw thread differential design in an osteoporotic cadaver model. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):234-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.10.004
Samelson EJ, Christiansen BA, Demissie S, Broe KE, Louie-Gao Q, Cupples LA, et al. Qct measures of bone strength at the thoracic and lumbar spine: The framingham study. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2012;27(3):654-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1482
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Colak M, Gurer B, Sungur MA and Eskandari MM. Forty-five-degree or higher insertion angles are required to penetrate the opposite cortex in bicortical applications of kirschner wires: An in vitro study on sheep bones. International Orthopaedics 2012;36(4):857-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1264-0
Ehlinger M, Rahme M, Moor BK, Di Marco A, Brinkert D, Adam P, et al. Reliability of locked plating in tibial plateau fractures with a medial component. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research 2012;98(2):173-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2011.10.009
Hettrich CM, Neviaser A, Beamer BS, Paul O, Helfet DL and Lorich DG. Locked plating of the proximal humerus using an endosteal implant. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2012;26(4):212-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e318243909c
Hinsenkamp M, Muylle L, Eastlund T, Fehily D, Noel L and Strong DM. Adverse reactions and events related to musculoskeletal allografts: Reviewed by the world health organisation project notify. International Orthopaedics 2012;36(3):633-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1391-7
Katz RD, Parks BG and Higgins JP. The axial stability of the femur after harvest of the medial femoral condyle corticocancellous flap: A biomechanical study of composite femur models. Microsurgery 2012;32(3):213-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/micr.20986
Marintschev I, Gras F, Schwarz CE, Pohlemann T, Hofmann GO and Culemann U. Biomechanical comparison of different acetabular plate systems and constructs - the role of an infra-acetabular screw placement and use of locking plates. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured 2012;43(4):470-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.11.009
Miller J, Zaruby J and Kaminskaya K. Evaluation of a barbed suture device versus conventional suture in a canine enterotomy model. Journal of Investigative Surgery 2012;25(2):107-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08941939.2011.603818
Rezende CMF, Melo EG, Malm C and Gheller VA. Arthroscopical treatment of elbow joint disease. Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia 2012;64(1):9-14.
Schneppendahl J, Thelen S, Schek A, Bala I, Hakimi M, Grassmann JP, et al. Initial stability of two different adhesives compared to suture repair for acute achilles tendon rupture-a biomechanical evaluation. International Orthopaedics 2012;36(3):627-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1357-9
Wallace MJ, Bledsoe G, Moed BR, Israel HA and Kaar SG. Relationship of cortical thickness of the proximal humerus and pullout strength of a locked plate and screw construct. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2012;26(4):222-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e31822421f7
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Kot A and Nawrocka A. Balance platform system dynamic properties. Journal of Vibroengineering 2012;14(1):178-82.
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Duan YH, Liu L, Wang L, Guo F, Li HP, Shi L, et al. Preliminary study of the biomechanical behavior and physical characteristics of tantalum (ta)-coated prostheses. Journal of Orthopaedic Science 2012;17(2):173-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00776-011-0191-7
*ROBOTICS*
Zarrouk D, Sharf I and Shoham M. Conditions for worm-robot locomotion in a flexible environment: Theory and experiments. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 2012;59(4):1057-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tbme.2011.2182612
*REHABILITATION*
Valentin-Gudiol M, Mattern-Baxter K, Girabent-Farres M, Bagur-Calafat C, Hadders-Algra M and Angulo-Barroso RM. Treadmill interventions with partial body weight support in children under six years of age at risk of neuromotor delay. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011(12). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009242.pub2
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Akkus H. Kinematic analysis of the snatch lift with elite female weightlifters during the 2010 world weightlifting championship. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2012;26(4):897-905. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822e5945
Amann M. Pulmonary system limitations to endurance exercise performance in humans. Experimental Physiology 2012;97(3):311-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/expphysiol.2011.058800
Chetran B, Szelitzky E, Alutei AM and Mandru D. Movement control of active/passive exercisers. Journal of Vibroengineering 2012;14(1):7-15.
Crotin RL and Ramsey DK. Injury prevention for throwing athletes part i: Baseball bat training to enhance medial elbow dynamic stability. Strength and Conditioning Journal 2012;34(2):79-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31824f6e5d
McCormick BT. Task complexity and jump landings in injury prevention for basketball players. Strength and Conditioning Journal 2012;34(2):89-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31823ee08e
Parsons JL and Alexander MJL. Modifying spike jump landing biomechanics in female adolescent volleyball athletes using video and verbal feedback. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2012;26(4):1076-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822e5876
Schoenfeld B and Williams M. Are deep squats a safe and viable exercise? Strength and Conditioning Journal 2012;34(2):34-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31824695a3
Tosi P, Ricci L, Rosponi A and Schena F. A theory of energy cost and speed of climbing. Aip Advances 2011;1(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3646533
Yamada M, Uemura K, Mori S, Nagai K, Uehara T, Arai H, et al. Faster decline of physical performance in older adults with higher levels of baseline locomotive function. Geriatrics & Gerontology International 2012;12(2):238-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0594.2011.00757.x
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Holmes MWR, Howarth SJ, Callaghan JP and Keir PJ. Biomechanical properties of the transverse carpal ligament under biaxial strain. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(5):757-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.21583
Kokmeyer D, Wahoff M and Mymern M. Suggestions from the field for return-to-sport rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Alpine skiing. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2012;42(4):313-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2012.4024
Piontek T, Ciemniewska-Gorzela K, Szulc A and Dudzinski W. Strategy of visual proprioceptive control in patients with injury to the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee and healthy individuals (soccer players). Biology of Sport 2012;29(1):57-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.984262
Waters E. Suggestions from the field for return to sports participation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Basketball. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2012;42(4):326-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2012.4030
Wilson WT, Deakin AH, Payne AP, Picard F and Wearing SC. Comparative analysis of the structural properties of the collateral ligaments of the human knee. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2012;42(4):345-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2012.3919
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Abazari A, Thompson RB, Elliott JAW and McGann LE. Transport phenomena in articular cartilage cryopreservation as predicted by the modified triphasic model and the effect of natural inhomogeneities. Biophysical Journal 2012;102(6):1284-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2011.12.058
Berner A, Boerckel JD, Saifzadeh S, Steck R, Ren J, Vaquette C, et al. Biomimetic tubular nanofiber mesh and platelet rich plasma-mediated delivery of bmp-7 for large bone defect regeneration. Cell and Tissue Research 2012;347(3):603-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00441-011-1298-z
Chen X, Peng LH, Li N, Li QM, Li P, Fung KP, et al. The healing and anti-scar effects of astragaloside iv on the wound repair in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2012;139(3):721-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2011.11.035
Maus U, Luhmann M, Andereya S, Schmidt H, Zombory G, Siebert C, et al. Systemic dihydrotestosterone enhances periimplant mineralization around titanium implants. Osteologie 2012;21(1):23-8.
Plecko M, Sievert C, Andermatt D, Frigg R, Kronen P, Klein K, et al. Osseointegration and biocompatibility of different metal implants - a comparative experimental investigation in sheep. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2012;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-32
Xie HX, Wang QB, Ye QS, Wan CX and Li LJ. Application of k/sr co-doped calcium polyphosphate bioceramic as scaffolds for bone substitutes. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Medicine 2012;23(4):1033-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-012-4556-z
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Duma SM, Bisplinghoff JA, Senge DM, McNally C and Alphonse VD. Eye injury risk from water stream impact: Biomechanically based design parameters for water toy and park design. Current Eye Research 2012;37(4):279-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02713683.2011.626911
Mansouri K and Weinreb RN. Continuous 24 hour intraocular pressure monitoring for glaucoma with a contact lens sensor - time for a paradigm change. Swiss Medical Weekly 2012;142. http://dx.doi.org/10.4414/smw.2012.13545
McMonnies CW. Assessing corneal hysteresis using the ocular response analyzer. Optometry and Vision Science 2012;89(3):E343-E9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0b013e3182417223
*WHEELCHAIR*
Munaretto JM, McNitt-Gray JL, Flashner H and Requejo PS. Simulated effect of reaction force redirection on the upper extremity mechanical demand imposed during manual wheelchair propulsion. Clinical Biomechanics 2012;27(3):255-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2011.10.001
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Fossette S, Schofield G, Lilley MKS, Gleiss AC and Hays GC. Acceleration data reveal the energy management strategy of a marine ectotherm during reproduction. Functional Ecology 2012;26(2):324-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2435.2011.01960.x
Logan SW, Robinson LE, Wilson AE and Lucas WA. Getting the fundamentals of movement: A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of motor skill interventions in children. Child Care Health and Development 2012;38(3):305-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01307.x
Neamtu MC, Rusu L, Marin M, Avramescu T, Rusu PF, Neamtu OM, et al. Morphofunctional aspects of lower limb in multiple sclerosis. Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology 2012;53(1):117-20.
Tinard V, Deck C and Willinger R. New methodology for improvement of helmet performances during impacts with regards to biomechanical criteria. Materials & Design 2012;37:79-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2011.12.005
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Humphrey JD and Holzapfel GA. Mechanics, mechanobiology, and modeling of human abdominal aorta and aneurysms. Journal of Biomechanics 2012;45(5):805-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.021
Janis CM, Shoshitaishvili B, Kambic R and Figueirido B. On their knees: Distal femur asymmetry in ungulates and its relationship to body size and locomotion. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 2012;32(2):433-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2012.635737