LITERATURE UPDATE: May 03-09, 2012

[Helen J. Huang]

LITERATURE UPDATE
May 03-09, 2012
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

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

Burkhart TA, Andrews DM and Dunning CE. Failure characteristics of the isolated distal radius in response to dynamic impact loading. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(6):885-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22009

Fung CH, Cheung WH, Pounder NM, de Ana FJ, Harrison A and Leung KS. Effects of different therapeutic ultrasound intensities on fracture healing in rats. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 2012;38(5):745-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2012.01.022

Link BC and Babst R. Current concepts in fractures of the distal femur. Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae Et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca 2012;79(1):11-20.

McCarthy ID, Bloomer Z, Gall A, Keen R and Ferguson-Pell M. Changes in the structural and material properties of the tibia in patients with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2012;50(4):333-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sc.2011.143

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Belwadi A, Siegel JH, Singh A, Smith JA, Yang KH and King AI. Finite element aortic injury reconstruction of near side lateral impacts using real world crash data. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005684

Martin C and Sun W. Biomechanical characterization of aortic valve tissue in humans and common animal models. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 2012;100A(6):1591-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34099

Tsamis A, Cheng A, Nguyen TC, Langer F, Miller DC and Kuhl E. Kinematics of cardiac growth: In vivo characterization of growth tensors and strains. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2012;8:165-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.12.006

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Al-Fandi M, Jaradat MA, Al-Rousan M, Al-Ebbini L and Jaradat S. Flagellated bacteria as self-navigator nano/bio-robots. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2012;12(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519412400039

Nishimura SI, Ueda M and Sasai M. Non-brownian dynamics and strategy of amoeboid cell locomotion. Physical Review E 2012;85(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.85.041909

Pokorny J. Physical aspects of biological activity and cancer. Aip Advances 2012;2(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3699057

*COMPARATIVE*

Carlon B and Hubbard C. Hip and thigh anatomy of the clouded leopard (neofelis nebulosa) with comparisons to the domestic cat (felis catus). Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2012;295(4):577-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22418

Clemente CJ, Withers PC and Thompson G. Optimal body size with respect to maximal speed for the yellow-spotted monitor lizard (varanus panoptes; varanidae). Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 2012;85(3):265-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/665275

Herrel A, Measey GJ, Vanhooydonck B and Tolley KA. Got it clipped? The effect of tail clipping on tail gripping performance in chameleons. Journal of Herpetology 2012;46(1):91-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1670/10-301

Jones ZM and Jayne BC. The effects of sound on the escape locomotor performance of anole lizards. Journal of Herpetology 2012;46(1):51-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1670/10-278

Langman VA, Rowe MF, Roberts TJ, Langman NV and Taylor CR. Minimum cost of transport in asian elephants: Do we really need a bigger elephant? Journal of Experimental Biology 2012;215(9):1509-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.063032

Ortega-Jimenez VM and Dudley R. Aerial shaking performance of wet anna's hummingbirds. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2012;9(70):1093-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2011.0608

Panagiotopoulou O, Pataky TC, Hill Z and Hutchinson JR. Statistical parametric mapping of the regional distribution and ontogenetic scaling of foot pressures during walking in asian elephants (elephas maximus). Journal of Experimental Biology 2012;215(9):1584-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.065862

Prenter J, Fanson BG and Taylor PW. Whole-organism performance and repeatability of locomotion on inclines in spiders. Animal Behaviour 2012;83(5):1195-201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.02.010

Rinoshika A. Vortical dynamics in the wake of water strider locomotion. Journal of Visualization 2012;15(2):145-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12650-011-0117-7

*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*

Brasileiro BF, Grotta-Grempel R, Ambrosano GMB and Passeri LA. An in vitro evaluation of rigid internal fixation techniques for sagittal split ramus osteotomies: Setback surgery. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2012;70(4):941-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2011.02.106

Khraisat A. Influence of abutment screw preload on stress distribution in marginal bone. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2012;27(2):303-7.

Law C, Bennani V, Lyons K and Swain M. Mandibular flexure and its significance on implant fixed prostheses: A review. Journal of Prosthodontics-Implant Esthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry 2012;21(3):219-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-849X.2011.00798.x

Lee JS, Cho IH, Kim YS, Heo SJ, Kwon HB and Lim YJ. Bone-implant interface with simulated insertion stress around an immediately loaded dental implant in the anterior maxilla: A three-dimensional finite element analysis. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2012;27(2):295-302.

Mattos CMA, Casas EBL, Dutra IGR, Sousa HA and Guerra SMG. Numerical analysis of the biomechanical behaviour of a weakened root after adhesive reconstruction and post-core rehabilitation. Journal of Dentistry 2012;40(5):423-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2012.02.004

Merdji A, Bouiadjra BB, Chikh BO, Mootanah R, Aminallah L, Serier B, et al. Stress distribution in dental prosthesis under an occlusal combined dynamic loading. Materials & Design 2012;36:705-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2011.12.006

Oh JC, Park JW, Cha TH, Woo HS and Kim DK. Exercise using tongue-holding swallow does not improve swallowing function in normal subjects. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2012;39(5):364-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2842.2011.02274.x

Orsini E, Giavaresi G, Trire A, Ottani V and Salgarello S. Dental implant thread pitch and its influence on the osseointegration process: An in vivo comparison study. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 2012;27(2):383-92.

Sumi T, Braian M, Shimada A, Shibata N, Takeshita K, Vandeweghe S, et al. Characteristics of implant-cad/cam abutment connections of two different internal connection systems. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2012;39(5):391-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2842.2011.02273.x

Tanasic I, Tihacek-Sojic L, Lemic AM, Djuric M, Mitrovic N, Milosevic M, et al. Optical aspect of deformation analysis in the bone-denture complex. Collegium Antropologicum 2012;36(1):173-8.

*ERGONOMICS*

Moore SM, Pollard JP and Nelson ME. Task-specific postures in low-seam underground coal mining. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2012;42(2):241-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2012.01.002

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Bebej RM, ul-Haq M, Zalmout IS and Gingerich PD. Morphology and function of the vertebral column in remingtonocetus domandaensis (mammalia, cetacea) from the middle eocene domanda formation of pakistan. Journal of Mammalian Evolution 2012;19(2):77-104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10914-011-9184-8

Chinsamy A, Thomas DB, Tumarkin-Deratzian AR and Fiorillo AR. Hadrosaurs were perennial polar residents. Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology 2012;295(4):610-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22428

Haile-Selassie Y, Saylor BZ, Deino A, Levin NE, Alene M and Latimer BM. A new hominin foot from ethiopia shows multiple pliocene bipedal adaptations. Nature 2012;483(7391):565-U79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature10922

*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*

Browning RC, Kurtz RN and Kerherve H. Biomechanics of walking with snowshoes. Sports Biomechanics 2012;11(1):73-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2011.637129

Hollands KL, Pelton TA, Tyson SF, Hollands MA and van Vliet PM. Interventions for coordination of walking following stroke: Systematic review. Gait & Posture 2012;35(3):349-59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.10.355

Simonsen EB, Svendsen MB, Norreslet A, Baldvinsson HK, Heilskov-Hansen T, Larsen PK, et al. Walking on high heels changes muscle activity and the dynamics of human walking significantly. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2012;28(1):20-8.

Zonthichai N, Pitaksathienkul C and Watanatada P. Tibiofemoral joint reaction force during the stance phase of backward- and forward-walking at variable speeds. Asian Biomedicine 2012;6(1):117-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.5372/1905-7415.0601.136

*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*

Bencke J, Christiansen D, Jensen K, Okholm A, Sonne-Holm S and Bandholm T. Measuring medial longitudinal arch deformation during gait. A reliability study. Gait & Posture 2012;35(3):400-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.10.360

Christen D, Levchuk A, Schori S, Schneider P, Boyd SK and Muller R. Deformable image registration and 3d strain mapping for the quantitative assessment of cortical bone microdamage. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2012;8:184-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.12.009

Hagert E, Lee J and Ladd AL. Innervation patterns of thumb trapeziometacarpal joint ligaments. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2012;37A(4):706-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.12.038

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Amadi HO, Fogg QA, Ugbolue UC, Emery RJH and Bull AMJ. Reliability of a set of protractors for direct anatomical measurements around the glenoid and humeral head rims. Journal of Anatomy 2012;220(5):525-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7580.2012.01490.x

Bonneau N, Bouhallier J, Baylac M, Tardieu C and Gagey O. Study of the three-dimensional orientation of the labrum: Its relations with the osseous acetabular rim. Journal of Anatomy 2012;220(5):504-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7580.2012.01486.x

Congdon KA, Hammond AS and Ravosa MJ. Differential limb loading in miniature pigs (sus scrofa domesticus): A test of chondral modeling theory. Journal of Experimental Biology 2012;215(9):1472-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.061531

Gorniak GC, Conrad W, Conrad E and Decker B. Patterns of radiocarpal joint articular cartilage wear in cadavers. Clinical Anatomy 2012;25(4):468-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.21258

Kazemi M, Li LP, Buschmann MD and Savard P. Partial meniscectomy changes fluid pressurization in articular cartilage in human knees. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005764

Murray PM, Palmer CG and Shin AY. The mechanism of ulnar-sided perilunate instability of the wrist: A cadaveric study and 6 clinical cases. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2012;37A(4):721-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.01.015

Seitz AM, Lubomierski A, Friemert B, Ignatius A and Durselen L. Effect of partial meniscectomy at the medial posterior horn on tibiofemoral contact mechanics and meniscal hoop strains in human knees. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(6):934-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22010

Subburaj K, Souza RB, Stehling C, Wyman BT, Le Graverand-Gastineau MP, Link TM, et al. Association of mr relaxation and cartilage deformation in knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(6):919-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22031

Willard VP, Kalpakci KN, Reimer AJ and Athanasiou KA. The regional contribution of glycosaminoglycans to temporomandibular joint disc compressive properties. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005763

*METHODS*

Burkhart TA, Clarke D and Andrews DM. Reliability of impact forces, hip angles and velocities during simulated forward falls using a novel propelled upper limb fall arrest impact system (pularis). Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005543

Gill S, Abolmaesumi P, Fichtinger G, Boisvert J, Pichora D, Borshneck D, et al. Biomechanically constrained groupwise ultrasound to ct registration of the lumbar spine. Medical Image Analysis 2012;16(3):662-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.media.2010.07.008

Li CH, Guan GY, Reif R, Huang ZH and Wang RKK. Determining elastic properties of skin by measuring surface waves from an impulse mechanical stimulus using phase-sensitive optical coherence tomography. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2012;9(70):831-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2011.0583

Revzen S and Guckenheimer JM. Finding the dimension of slow dynamics in a rhythmic system. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 2012;9(70):957-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2011.0431

Zhou ZL, Ngan AHW, Tang B and Wang AX. Reliable measurement of elastic modulus of cells by nanoindentation in an atomic force microscope. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2012;8:134-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.11.010

*MODELING*

Adewusi S, Rakheja S and Marcotte P. Biomechanical models of the human hand-arm to simulate distributed biodynamic responses for different postures. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2012;42(2):249-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2012.01.005

Alvarez-Alvarez A, Trivino G and Cordon O. Human gait modeling using a genetic fuzzy finite state machine. Ieee Transactions on Fuzzy Systems 2012;20(2):205-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tfuzz.2011.2171973

Bensghaier A, Romdhane L and Benouezdou F. Multi-objective optimization to predict muscle tensions in a pinch function using genetic algorithm. Comptes Rendus Mecanique 2012;340(3):139-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crme.2012.01.002

Brekken R, Muller S, Gjerald SU and Hernes TAN. Simulation model for assessing quality of ultrasound strain estimation in abdominal aortic aneurysm. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 2012;38(5):889-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2012.01.007

Chokhandre S, Halloran JP, van den Bogert AJ and Erdemir A. A three-dimensional inverse finite element analysis of the heel pad. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005692

Deng Q, Wang SG, Xu W, Mo JQ and Liang QH. Quasi passive bounding of a quadruped model with articulated spine. Mechanism and Machine Theory 2012;52:232-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2012.02.003

Liu YZ, Hai Y and Zhao H. Three-fin acetabular prosthesis for superior acetabular bone defects: A three-dimensional finite element analysis. Chinese Medical Journal 2012;125(5):901-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn...99.2012.05.030

Maas SA, Ellis BJ, Ateshian GA and Weiss JA. Febio: Finite elements for biomechanics. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005694

Turnea M, Ilea M, Boldureanu D and Rotariu M. Mathematical modeling of blunt - prosthesis systems. Metalurgia International 2012;17(5):208-15.

*MUSCLE*

Fonseca H, Powers SK, Goncalves D, Santos A, Mota MP and Duarte JA. Physical inactivity is a major contributor to ovariectomy-induced sarcopenia. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2012;33(4):268-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1297953

*NEURAL*

Boonyong S, Siu KC, van Donkelaar P, Chou LS and Woollacott MH. Development of postural control during gait in typically developing children: The effects of dual-task conditions. Gait & Posture 2012;35(3):428-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.11.002

Cohen RG, Horak FB and Nutt JG. Peering through the fog: Visual manipulations shed light on freezing of gait. Movement Disorders 2012;27(4):470-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mds.24934

Cowie D, Limousin P, Peters A, Hariz M and Day BL. Doorway-provoked freezing of gait in parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders 2012;27(4):492-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mds.23990

Iglesias C, Lourenco G and Marchand-Pauvert V. Weak motor cortex contribution to the quadriceps activity during human walking. Gait & Posture 2012;35(3):360-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.10.006

Liang HZ, Paxinos G and Watson C. Spinal projections from the presumptive midbrain locomotor region in the mouse. Brain Structure & Function 2012;217(2):211-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00429-011-0337-6

O'Donoghue T, Morris DW, Fahey C, Da Costa A, Foxe JJ, Hoerold D, et al. A nos1 variant implicated in cognitive performance influences evoked neural responses during a high density eeg study of early visual perception. Human Brain Mapping 2012;33(5):1202-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hbm.21281

Pinto PS, Meoded A, Poretti A, Tekes A and Huisman T. The unique features of traumatic brain injury in children. Review of the characteristics of the pediatric skull and brain, mechanisms of trauma, patterns of injury, complications, and their imaging findingsupart 2. Journal of Neuroimaging 2012;22(2):e18-e41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6569.2011.00690.x

Pinto PS, Poretti A, Meoded A, Tekes A and Huisman T. The unique features of traumatic brain injury in children. Review of the characteristics of the pediatric skull and brain, mechanisms of trauma, patterns of injury, complications and their imaging findingsupart 1. Journal of Neuroimaging 2012;22(2):e1-e17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6569.2011.00688.x

Purcell C, Wann JP, Wilmut K and Poulter D. Reduced looming sensitivity in primary school children with developmental co-ordination disorder. Developmental Science 2012;15(3):299-306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2011.01123.x

Sanchez-Campusano R, Gruart A, Fernandez-Mas R and Delgado-Garcia JM. An agonist-antagonist cerebellar nuclear system controlling eyelid kinematics during motor learning. Frontiers in Neuroanatomy 2012;6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnana.2012.00008

Stamper SA, Roth E, Cowan NJ and Fortune ES. Active sensing via movement shapes spatiotemporal patterns of sensory feedback. Journal of Experimental Biology 2012;215(9):1567-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.068007

van der Hoorn A, Hof AL, Leenders KL and de Jong BM. Narrowing wide-field optic flow affects treadmill gait in left-sided parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders 2012;27(4):580-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mds.24011

Xia RH, Liu YJ, Yang LQ, Gal J, Zhu HN and Jia JH. Motor neuron apoptosis and neuromuscular junction perturbation are prominent features in a drosophila model of fus-mediated als. Molecular Neurodegeneration 2012;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1750-1326-7-10

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*

Hou Y and Yuan W. Influences of disc degeneration and bone mineral density on the structural properties of lumbar end plates. Spine Journal 2012;12(3):249-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.01.021

Park WM, Wang S, Kim YH, Wood KB, Sim JA and Li G. Effect of the intra-abdominal pressure and the center of segmental body mass on the lumbar spine mechanics - a computational parametric study. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005541

Pennypacker B, Chen C, Zhuo Y, Scott K, Pickarski M, Samadfam R, et al. Effects of odanacatib compared to alendronate on bone remodelling and biomechanical properties of the lumbar spine in estrogen-deficient rhesus monkeys. Internal Medicine Journal 2012;42:27-.

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

Al-Jahwari A, Schemitsch EH, Wunder JS, Ferguson PC and Zdero R. The biomechanical effect of torsion on humeral shaft repair techniques for completed pathological fractures. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005696

Cheema T, Salas C, Morrell N, Lansing L, Taha MMR and Mercer D. Opening wedge trapezial osteotomy as possible treatment for early trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: A biomechanical investigation of radial subluxation, contact area, and contact pressure. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2012;37A(4):699-705. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.01.013

Mordecai SC, Lambert SM, Meswania JM, Blunn GW, Bayley IL and Taylor SJG. An experimental glenoid rim strain analysis for an improved reverse anatomy shoulder implant fixation. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(6):998-1003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22015

Turker M, Cirpar M, Cetik O, Senyucel C, Tekdemir I and Yalccinozan M. Comparison of two techniques in achieving planned correction angles in femoral subtrochanteric derotation osteotomy. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics-Part B 2012;21(3):215-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPB.0b013e32834d4d01

Vennettilli M and Athwal GS. Parallel versus orthogonal plating for distal humerus fractures. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2012;37A(4):819-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.10.025

*POSTURE / BALANCE*

Weerdesteyn V, Laing AC and Robinovitch SN. The body configuration at step contact critically determines the successfulness of balance recovery in response to large backward perturbations. Gait & Posture 2012;35(3):462-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.11.008

*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*

Hoover CD, Fulk GD and Fite KB. The design and initial experimental validation of an active myoelectric transfemoral prosthesis. Journal of Medical Devices-Transactions of the Asme 2012;6(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005784

*ROBOTICS*

Bartsch S, Birnschein T, Rommermann M, Hilljegerdes J, Kuhn D and Kirchner F. Development of the six-legged walking and climbing robot spaceclimber. Journal of Field Robotics 2012;29(3):506-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rob.21418

Boyer F, Ali S and Porez M. Macrocontinuous dynamics for hyperredundant robots: Application to kinematic locomotion bioinspired by elongated body animals. Ieee Transactions on Robotics 2012;28(2):303-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tro.2011.2171616

Khalaf K and Hemami H. The past and present of human movement research: Towards the design of human-like robots. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2012;12(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519412400052

Liljeback P, Haugstuen IU and Pettersen KY. Path following control of planar snake robots using a cascaded approach. Ieee Transactions on Control Systems Technology 2012;20(1):111-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tcst.2011.2107516

Shahbazi H, Jamshidi K and Monadjemi AH. Modeling of mesencephalic locomotor region for nao humanoid robot. Industrial Robot-an International Journal 2012;39(2):136-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01439911211201591

Yang ZJ, Cameron K, Lewinger W, Webb B and Murray A. Neuromorphic control of stepping pattern generation: A dynamic model with analog circuit implementation. Ieee Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems 2012;23(3):373-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tnnls.2011.2177859

Zarrouk D and Shoham M. Analysis and design of one degree of freedom worm robots for locomotion on rigid and compliant terrain. Journal of Mechanical Design 2012;134(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005656

Zhao J, Cui XD, Zhu YH and Tang SF. Ubot: A new reconfigurable modular robotic system with multimode locomotion ability. Industrial Robot-an International Journal 2012;39(2):178-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01439911211201645

*REACHING / GRASP*

Slota GP, Latash ML and Zatsiorsky VM. Tangential finger forces use mechanical advantage during static grasping. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2012;28(1):78-84.

*REHABILITATION*

Bhatt T, Yang F and Pai YC. Learning to resist gait-slip falls: Long-term retention in community-dwelling older adults. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;93(4):557-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2011.10.027

Novak AC and Brouwer B. Strength and aerobic requirements during stair ambulation in persons with chronic stroke and healthy adults. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;93(4):683-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2011.10.009

Ragonesi CB and Galloway JC. Short-term, early intensive power mobility training: Case report of an infant at risk for cerebral palsy. Pediatric Physical Therapy 2012;24(2):141-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0b013e31824c764b

Stegemoller EL, Buckley TA, Pitsikoulis C, Barthelemy E, Roemmich R and Hass CJ. Postural instability and gait impairment during obstacle crossing in parkinson's disease. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;93(4):703-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2011.11.004

*SPORT / EXERCISE*

Afifi M and Hinrichs RN. A mechanics comparison between landing from a countermovement jump and landing from stepping off a box. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2012;28(1):1-9.

Figueiredo P, Kjendlie PL, Vilas-Boas JP and Fernandes RJ. Intracycle velocity variation of the body centre of mass in front crawl. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2012;33(4):285-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1301323

Glazier PS and Robins MT. Comment on "use of deterministic models in sports and exercise biomechanics research" by chow and knudson (2011). Sports Biomechanics 2012;11(1):120-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2011.650189

Knudson DV and Chow JW. Response to the comment on "use of deterministic models in sports and exercise biomechanics research". Sports Biomechanics 2012;11(1):123-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2011.650190

Reid MM, Campbell AC and Elliott BC. Comparison of endpoint data treatment methods for the estimation of kinematics and kinetics near impact during the tennis serve. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 2012;28(1):93-8.

Sayers MGL and Tweddle AL. Thorax and pelvis kinematics change during sustained cycling. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2012;33(4):314-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1291363

Schmitt KU, Wider D, Michel FI, Brugger O, Gerber H and Denoth J. Characterizing the mechanical parameters of forward and backward falls as experienced in snowboarding. Sports Biomechanics 2012;11(1):57-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2011.637127

Wasik J. The structure and influence of different flying high front kick techniques on the achieved height on the example of taekwon-do athletes. Archives of Budo 2012;8(1):45-50.

*TENDON / LIGAMENT*

Miljko M, Grle M, Kozul S, Kolobaric M and Djak I. Intercondylar notch width and inner angle of lateral femoral condyle as the risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury in female handball players in herzegovina. Collegium Antropologicum 2012;36(1):195-200.

Webster KE, McClelland JA, Palazzolo SE, Santamaria LJ and Feller JA. Gender differences in the knee adduction moment after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2012;46(5):355-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2010.080770

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Back DA, Pauly S, Rommel L, Haas NP, Schmidmaier G, Wildemann B, et al. Effect of local zoledronate on implant osseointegration in a rat model. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2012;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-42

Boschetti F, Triacca V, Spinelli L and Pandolfi A. Mechanical characterization of porcine corneas. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4006089

Chen L, Dong SW, Liu JP, Tao X, Tang KL and Xu JZ. Synergy of tendon stem cells and platelet-rich plasma in tendon healing. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2012;30(6):991-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22033

Fujita N, Matsushita T, Ishida K, Sasaki K, Kubo S, Matsumoto T, et al. An analysis of bone regeneration at a segmental bone defect by controlled release of bone morphogenetic protein 2 from a biodegradable sponge composed of gelatin and ss-tricalcium phosphate. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2012;6(4):291-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/term.432

Gingras K, Zaruby J and Maul D. Comparison of v-loc (tm) 180 wound closure device and quill (tm) pdo knotless tissue-closure device for intradermal closure in a porcine in vivo model: Evaluation of biomechanical wound strength. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B-Applied Biomaterials 2012;100B(4):1053-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.32670

Illis LS. Central nervous system regeneration does not occur. Spinal Cord 2012;50(4):259-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sc.2011.132

Mathieu V, Vayron R, Barthel E, Dalmas D, Soffer E, Anagnostou F, et al. Mode iii cleavage of a coin-shaped titanium implant in bone: Effect of friction and crack propagation. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2012;8:194-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.12.012

Sasson A, Patchornik S, Eliasy R, Robinson D and Haj-Ali R. Hyperelastic mechanical behavior of chitosan hydrogels for nucleus pulposus replacement-experimental testing and constitutive modeling. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2012;8:143-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.12.008

Solorio LD, Vieregge EL, Dhami CD, Dang PN and Alsberg E. Engineered cartilage via self-assembled hmsc sheets with incorporated biodegradable gelatin microspheres releasing transforming growth factor-beta 1. Journal of Controlled Release 2012;158(2):224-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2011.11.003

Vayron R, Barthel E, Mathieu V, Soffer E, Anagnostou F and Haiat G. Nanoindentation measurements of biomechanical properties in mature and newly formed bone tissue surrounding an implant. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme 2012;134(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4005981

Wu CC, Yang KC, Yang SH, Lin MH, Kuo TF and Lin FH. In vitro studies of composite bone filler based on poly(propylene fumarate) and biphasic a-tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite ceramic powder. Artificial Organs 2012;36(4):418-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1594.2011.01372.x

Wu XM, Liu XC, Wei J, Ma J, Deng F and Wei SC. Nano-tio2/peek bioactive composite as a bone substitute material: In vitro and in vivo studies. International Journal of Nanomedicine 2012;7:1215-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijn.s28101

Yamada M, Ueno T, Tsukimura N, Ikeda T, Nakagawa K, Hori N, et al. Bone integration capability of nanopolymorphic crystalline hydroxyapatite coated on titanium implants. International Journal of Nanomedicine 2012;7:859-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijn.s28082

*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*

Beeman SM, Kemper AR, Madigan ML, Franck CT and Loftus SC. Occupant kinematics in low-speed frontal sled tests: Human volunteers, hybrid iii atd, and pmhs. Accident Analysis and Prevention 2012;47:128-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2012.01.016

Viano DC, Parenteau CS and Burnett R. Influence of belt pretensioning on dummy responses in 40 km/h rear-impact sled tests. Traffic Injury Prevention 2012;13(1):65-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2011.629558

*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*

O'Grady SE. Flexural deformities of the distal interphalangeal joint (clubfeet). Equine Veterinary Education 2012;24(5):260-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3292.2011.00375.x

*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*

Cheng JCK and Li L. Effects of reference objects and extra-retinal information about pursuit eye movements on curvilinear path perception from retinal flow. Journal of Vision 2012;12(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/12.3.12

De Moraes CGV, Hill V, Tello C, Liebmann JM and Ritch R. Lower corneal hysteresis is associated with more rapid glaucomatous visual field progression. Journal of Glaucoma 2012;21(4):209-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0b013e3182071b92

Dorronsoro C, Pascual D, Perez-Merino P, Kling S and Marcos S. Dynamic oct measurement of corneal deformation by an air puff in normal and cross-linked corneas. Biomedical Optics Express 2012;3(3):473-87.

Elsheikh A. Corneal mechanical stiffness and its effect on tonometry. Journal of Glaucoma 2012;21(4):277-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0b013e318252d3af

Herlihey TA and Rushton SK. The role of discrepant retinal motion during walking in the realignment of egocentric space. Journal of Vision 2012;12(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/12.3.4

Padmanabhan P, Aiswaryah R and Priya VA. Post-lasik keratectasia triggered by eye rubbing and treated with topography-guided ablation and collagen cross-linking-a case report. Cornea 2012;31(5):575-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0b013e31821e42b2

Pinero DP, Alio JL, Barraquer RI and Michael R. Corneal biomechanical changes after intracorneal ring segment implantation in keratoconus. Cornea 2012;31(5):491-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0b013e31821ee9f4

Scarcelli G, Pineda R and Yun SH. Brillouin optical microscopy for corneal biomechanics. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2012;53(1):185-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.11-8281

Spoerl E, Terai N and Pillunat LE. Age-dependent correction factors for goldmann tonometry. Journal of Glaucoma 2012;21(4):276-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0b013e318252d382

Tsai ASH and Loon SC. Intraocular pressure assessment after laser in situ keratomileusis: A review. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2012;40(3):295-304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9071.2011.02641.x

Zarei-Ghanavati S, Ramirez-Miranda A, Yu F and Hamilton R. Corneal deformation signal waveform analysis in keratoconic versus post-femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis eyes after statistical correction for potentially confounding factors. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2012;38(4):607-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.11.033

*WHEELCHAIR*

Jones MA, McEwen IR and Neas BR. Effects of power wheelchairs on the development and function of young children with severe motor impairments. Pediatric Physical Therapy 2012;24(2):131-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0b013e31824c5fdc

Yang YS, Koontz AM, Yeh SJ and Chang JJ. Effect of backrest height on wheelchair propulsion biomechanics for level and uphill conditions. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;93(4):654-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2011.10.023

*UNIQUE TOPIC*

Anurov MV, Titkova SM and Oettinger AP. Biomechanical compatibility of surgical mesh and fascia being reinforced: Dependence of experimental hernia defect repair results on anisotropic surgical mesh positioning. Hernia 2012;16(2):199-210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-011-0877-y

Hsieh CT, Mache M and Knudson D. Does student learning style affect performance on different formats of biomechanics examinations? Sports Biomechanics 2012;11(1):108-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2011.637128

Keevil SF. Physics and medicine: A historical perspective. Lancet 2012;379(9825):1517-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(11)60282-1

Knudson D. Twenty-year trends of authorship and sampling in applied biomechanics research. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2012;114(1):16-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/11.pms.114.1.16-20

Terre R and Mearin F. Effectiveness of chin-down posture to prevent tracheal aspiration in dysphagia secondary to acquired brain injury. A videofluoroscopy study. Neurogastroenterology and Motility 2012;24(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2982.2011.01869.x

*PICKS OF THE WEEK*

Cronin NJ, Barrett RS and Carty CP. Long-term use of high-heeled shoes alters the neuromechanics of human walking. Journal of Applied Physiology 2012;112(6):1054-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.01402.2011

Hore D, Majumder A, Mondal S, Roy A and Ghatak A. How to make a cylinder roll uphill. Soft Matter 2012;8(18):5038-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c2sm07282c

Kalveram KT, Haeufle DFB, Seyfarth A and Grimmer S. Energy management that generates terrain following versus apex-preserving hopping in man and machine. Biological Cybernetics 2012;106(1):1-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-012-0476-8