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LITERATURE UPDATE
October 18, 2012 – October 24, 2012
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Christopher J. Arellano, PhD
Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory
University of Colorado Boulder
************************************************** ***************
***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*
Fathilah SN, Abdullah S, Mohamed N and Shuid AN. Labisia pumila prevents complications of osteoporosis by increasing bone strength in a rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/948080
Felice PA, Donneys A, Deshpande SS, Tchanque-Fossuo CN, Nelson NS, Sarhaddi D, et al. Amifostine prophylaxis preserves biomechanical properties of irradiated bone: A murine mandibular model. Journal of the American College of Surgeons;215(3):S80-S1.
Mellon SJ and Tanner KE. Bone and its adaptation to mechanical loading: A review. International Materials Reviews;57(5):235-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1743280412y.0000000008
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Kanno H, Ozawa H, Sekiguchi A, Yamaya S, Tateda S, Yahata K, et al. The role of mTor signaling pathway in spinal cord injury. Cell Cycle;11(17):3175-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4161/cc.21262
*COMPARATIVE*
Zhao WW, Pang X, Peng JL, Cao ZD and Fu SJ. The effects of hypoxia acclimation, exercise training and fasting on swimming performance in juvenile qingbo (spinibarbus sinensis). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry;38(5):1367-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10695-012-9624-2
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
de Gijt JP, van der Wal KGH, Kleinrensink GJ, Smeets JBJ and Koudstaal MJ. Introduction of the "Rotterdam mandibular distractor" And a biomechanical skull analysis of mandibular midline distraction. British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery;50(6):519-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2011.08.007
Stacchi C, Bonino M and Di Lenarda R. Surgical relocation of a malpositioned, unserviceable implant protruding into the maxillary sinus cavity. A clinical report. Journal of Oral Implantology;38(4):417-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-d-10-00107
Valdivia A, Raposo LHA, Simamoto PC, Novais VR and Soares CJ. The effect of fiber post presence and restorative technique on the biomechanical behavior of endodontically treated maxillary incisors: An in vitro study. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry;108(3):147-57.
*DIGESTIVE*
Yang J, Soltz M, Russell H, Beres J, Zhao JB, Liao DH, et al. Surface deformation analysis of end-to-end stapled intestinal anastomosis. Surgical Innovation;19(3):281-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1553350611426566
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Cooke SB and Tallman M. New endemic platyrrhine femur from haiti: Description and locomotor analysis. Journal of Human Evolution;63(3):560-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.05.008
DeSilva JM and Devlin MJ. A comparative study of the trabecular bony architecture of the talus in humans, non-human primates, and australopithecus. Journal of Human Evolution;63(3):536-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.06.006
DeSilva JM, Proctor DJ and Zipfel B. A complete second metatarsal (stw 89) from sterkfontein member 4, south africa. Journal of Human Evolution;63(3):487-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.05.010
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Chong SY, Wagner H and Wulf A. Neural oscillators triggered by loading and hip orientation can generate activation patterns at the ankle during walking in humans. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;50(9):917-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0944-2
Nantel J, McDonald JC, Tan S and Bronte-Stewart H. Deficits in visuospatial processing contribute to quantitative measures of freezing of gait in parkinson's disease. Neuroscience;221:151-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.07.007
Yamamoto N. The role of active locomotion in space perception. Cognitive Processing;13:S365-S8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10339-012-0462-z
Zhang HT and Zhang K. The effect of visual information on locomotion distance estimation in virtual reality. Cognitive Processing;13:S54-S.
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Ko JH and Wiedrich TA. Triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries in the elite athlete. Hand Clinics;28(3):307-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.014
Williams CS. Proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations stable and unstable. Hand Clinics;28(3):409-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.036
*METHODS*
Lee HY, Hsieh TH, Liang JI, Yeh ML and Chen JJJ. Quantitative video-based gait pattern analysis for hemiparkinsonian rats. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;50(9):937-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0933-5
Siddle HJ, Hodgson RJ, O'Connor P, Grainger AJ, Redmond AC, Wakefield RJ, et al. Magnetic resonance arthrography of lesser metatarsophalangeal joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Relationship to clinical, biomechanical, and radiographic variables. Journal of Rheumatology;39(9):1786-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.120392
Tanaka C, Hikihara Y, Ohkawara K and Tanaka S. Locomotive and non-locomotive activity as determined by triaxial accelerometry and physical fitness in japanese preschool children. Pediatric Exercise Science;24(3):420-34.
Wang ZL. From nanogenerators to piezotronics-a decade-long study of zno nanostructures. Mrs Bulletin;37(9):814-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2012.186
*MODELING*
Elsheikh A. Finite element modeling of corneal biomechanical behavior (vol 26, pg 289, 2010). Journal of Refractive Surgery;28(4):245-.
Scott GP and Saaj CM. The development of a soil trafficability model for legged vehicles on granular soils. Journal of Terramechanics;49(3-4):133-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jterra.2011.12.002
*MUSCLE*
Donley JM, Sepulveda CA, Aalbers SA, McGillivray DG, Syme DA and Bernal D. Effects of temperature on power output and contraction kinetics in the locomotor muscle of the regionally endothermic common thresher shark (alopias vulpinus). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry;38(5):1507-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10695-012-9641-1
Knoll R and Marston S. On mechanosensation, acto/myosin interaction, and hypertrophy. Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine;22(1):17-22.
Oishi M, Ogihara N, Endo H, Une Y, Ichihara N, Asari M, et al. Muscle dimensions of the foot in the orangutan and the chimpanzee. Journal of Anatomy;221(4):311-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7580.2012.01545.x
*NEURAL*
Thankachan S, Fuller PM and Lu J. Movement- and behavioral state-dependent activity of pontine reticulospinal neurons. Neuroscience;221:125-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.06.069
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Beutler WJ, Clavenna AL, Gudipally M, Moldavsky M and Khalil S. A biomechanical evaluation of a spacer with integrated plate for treating adjacent-level disease in the subaxial cervical spine. Spine Journal;12(7):585-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.07.002
Daniels AH, Magee W, Badra M, Bay B, Hettwer W and Hart RA. Preliminary biomechanical proof of concept for a hybrid locking plate/variable pitch screw construct for anterior fixation of type ii odontoid fractures. Spine;37(19):E1159-E64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31824d4bab
Kim HJ, Chun HJ, Kang KT, Moon SH, Kim HS, Park JO, et al. The biomechanical effect of pedicle screws' insertion angle and position on the superior adjacent segment in 1 segment lumbar fusion. Spine;37(19):1637-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31823f2115
Kode S, Gandhi AA, Fredericks DC, Grosland NM and Smucker JD. Effect of multilevel open-door laminoplasty and laminectomy on flexibility of the cervical spine. Spine;37(19):E1165-E70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825e6251
Lehman RA, Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE, Paik H, Bevevino AJ, Gaume R, et al. What is the best way to optimize thoracic kyphosis correction? A micro-ct and biomechanical analysis of pedicle morphology and screw failure. Spine;37(19):E1171-E6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825eb8fb
Lenz R, Moore GD, Panchani PN, DiLandro AC, Battaglia F, Tubbs RS, et al. The transverse occipital ligament: An anatomic, histologic, and radiographic study. Spine Journal;12(7):596-602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.07.005
Pekmezci M, McDonald E, Kennedy A, Dedini R, McClellan T, Ames C, et al. Can a novel rectangular footplate provide higher resistance to subsidence than circular footplates? An ex vivo biomechanical study. Spine;37(19):E1177-E81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182647c0b
Rasoulinejad P, McLachlin SD, Bailey SI, Gurr KR, Bailey CS and Dunning CE. The importance of the posterior osteoligamentous complex to subaxial cervical spine stability in relation to a unilateral facet injury. Spine Journal;12(7):590-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.07.003
Shin SI, Yeom JS, Kim HJ, Chang BS, Lee CK and Riew KD. The feasibility of laminar screw placement in the subaxial spine: Analysis using 215 three-dimensional computed tomography scans and simulation software. Spine Journal;12(7):577-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.07.010
Wang HW, Li CQ, Liu T, Zhao WD and Zhou Y. Biomechanical efficacy of monoaxial or polyaxial pedicle screw and additional screw insertion at the level of fracture, in lumbar burst fracture: An experimental study. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics;46(4):395-401. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.98827
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Eilers M, Banerjee D, Beck RT, Freitag P and Saleh KJ. Percutaneous acetabuloplasty: A cadaveric study. Orthopedics;35(9):E1323-E7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120822-16
Kim KH, Kuh SU, Park JY, Kim KS, Chin DK and Cho YE. What is the importance of "Halo" Phenomenon around bone cement following vertebral augmentation for osteoporotic compression fracture? Osteoporosis International;23(10):2559-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-012-1896-y
Krueger CA, Wenke JC, Masini BD and Stinner DJ. Characteristics and impact of animal models used for sports medicine research. Orthopedics;35(9):E1410-E5. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120822-30
Reddy KR and Mishra CB. Reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament for chronic patellar instability. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics;46(4):447-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.97259
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Fuschillo VL, Bagala F, Chiari L and Cappello A. Accelerometry-based prediction of movement dynamics for balance monitoring. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;50(9):925-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0940-6
*ROBOTICS*
Ahn B, Kim Y, Oh CK and Kim J. Robotic palpation and mechanical property characterization for abnormal tissue localization. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;50(9):961-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0936-2
Wen L, Wang TM, Wu GH and Liang JH. Hybrid undulatory kinematics of a robotic mackerel (scomber scombrus): Theoretical modeling and experimental investigation. Science China-Technological Sciences;55(10):2941-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11431-012-4952-0
Xu T and Chen QJ. Learning gait of quadruped robot without prior knowledge of the environment. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering;25(5):1068-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3901/cjme.2012.05.1068
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Alhassan S, Nwaokelemeh O, Ghazarian M, Roberts J, Mendoza A and Shitole S. Effects of locomotor skill program on minority preschoolers' physical activity levels. Pediatric Exercise Science;24(3):435-49.
Hoshikawa Y, Iida T, Ii N, Muramatsu M, Nakajima Y, Chumank K, et al. Cross-sectional area of psoas major muscle and hip flexion strength in youth soccer players. European Journal of Applied Physiology;112(10):3487-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2335-7
Runciman RJ, Lyle K and Patrick L. Canoe paddle resonance characteristics and modelling. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P1):42-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111420649
Silva A, Figueiredo P, Soares S, Seifert L, Vilas-Boas JP and Fernandes RJ. Front crawl technical characterization of 11-to 13-year- old swimmers. Pediatric Exercise Science;24(3):409-19.
Yeadon MR, Rosamond EL and Hiley MJ. The biomechanical design of a gymnastics training aid for a handstand on the rings. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P1):24-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111424682
Zamparo P, Gatta G and di Prampero PE. The determinants of performance in master swimmers: An analysis of master world records. European Journal of Applied Physiology;112(10):3511-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2332-x
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Krapf D, Kaipel M and Majewski M. Structural and biomechanical characteristics after early mobilization in an achilles tendon rupture model: Operative versus nonoperative treatment. Orthopedics;35(9):E1383-E8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120822-26
Vlajcic Z, Zic R, Skenderi Z, Bilic-Zulle L, Martic K and Stanec Z. Biomechanical trial of modified flexor tendon sutures: An in vitro study. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery;46(3-4):222-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/2000656x.2012.686916
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Segal NA, Kern AM, Anderson DD, Niu J, Lynch J, Guermazi A, et al. Elevated tibiofemoral articular contact stress predicts risk for bone marrow lesions and cartilage damage at 30 months. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage;20(10):1120-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2012.05.013
Shiraishi N, Tu R, Uzuka R, Anada T, Narushima T, Goto T, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of amorphous calcium phosphate coated tntz implants prepared using a radiofrequency magnetron sputtering system. Materials Transactions;53(7):1343-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.2320/matertrans.M2012078
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Billet G, Hautier L, Asher RJ, Schwarz C, Crumpton N, Martin T, et al. High morphological variation of vestibular system accompanies slow and infrequent locomotion in three-toed sloths. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;279(1744):3932-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.1212
Riecke BE, Sigurdarson S and Milne AP. Moving through virtual reality without moving? Cognitive Processing;13:S293-S7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10339-012-0491-7
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Gerry SP, Daigle AJ, Feilich KL, Liao J, Oston AL and Ellerby DJ. Serotonin as an integrator of leech behavior and muscle mechanical performance. Zoology;115(4):255-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.zool.2012.02.001
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Sponberg S and Daniel TL. Abdicating power for control: A precision timing strategy to modulate function of flight power muscles. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;279(1744):3958-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.1085
TEDx Boulder talk by Alena Grabowski, Ph.D. - Put Yourself in Someone Else's Legs
October 18, 2012 – October 24, 2012
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Christopher J. Arellano, PhD
Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory
University of Colorado Boulder
************************************************** ***************
***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*
Fathilah SN, Abdullah S, Mohamed N and Shuid AN. Labisia pumila prevents complications of osteoporosis by increasing bone strength in a rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/948080
Felice PA, Donneys A, Deshpande SS, Tchanque-Fossuo CN, Nelson NS, Sarhaddi D, et al. Amifostine prophylaxis preserves biomechanical properties of irradiated bone: A murine mandibular model. Journal of the American College of Surgeons;215(3):S80-S1.
Mellon SJ and Tanner KE. Bone and its adaptation to mechanical loading: A review. International Materials Reviews;57(5):235-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1743280412y.0000000008
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Kanno H, Ozawa H, Sekiguchi A, Yamaya S, Tateda S, Yahata K, et al. The role of mTor signaling pathway in spinal cord injury. Cell Cycle;11(17):3175-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4161/cc.21262
*COMPARATIVE*
Zhao WW, Pang X, Peng JL, Cao ZD and Fu SJ. The effects of hypoxia acclimation, exercise training and fasting on swimming performance in juvenile qingbo (spinibarbus sinensis). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry;38(5):1367-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10695-012-9624-2
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
de Gijt JP, van der Wal KGH, Kleinrensink GJ, Smeets JBJ and Koudstaal MJ. Introduction of the "Rotterdam mandibular distractor" And a biomechanical skull analysis of mandibular midline distraction. British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery;50(6):519-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2011.08.007
Stacchi C, Bonino M and Di Lenarda R. Surgical relocation of a malpositioned, unserviceable implant protruding into the maxillary sinus cavity. A clinical report. Journal of Oral Implantology;38(4):417-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-d-10-00107
Valdivia A, Raposo LHA, Simamoto PC, Novais VR and Soares CJ. The effect of fiber post presence and restorative technique on the biomechanical behavior of endodontically treated maxillary incisors: An in vitro study. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry;108(3):147-57.
*DIGESTIVE*
Yang J, Soltz M, Russell H, Beres J, Zhao JB, Liao DH, et al. Surface deformation analysis of end-to-end stapled intestinal anastomosis. Surgical Innovation;19(3):281-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1553350611426566
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Cooke SB and Tallman M. New endemic platyrrhine femur from haiti: Description and locomotor analysis. Journal of Human Evolution;63(3):560-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.05.008
DeSilva JM and Devlin MJ. A comparative study of the trabecular bony architecture of the talus in humans, non-human primates, and australopithecus. Journal of Human Evolution;63(3):536-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.06.006
DeSilva JM, Proctor DJ and Zipfel B. A complete second metatarsal (stw 89) from sterkfontein member 4, south africa. Journal of Human Evolution;63(3):487-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.05.010
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Chong SY, Wagner H and Wulf A. Neural oscillators triggered by loading and hip orientation can generate activation patterns at the ankle during walking in humans. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;50(9):917-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0944-2
Nantel J, McDonald JC, Tan S and Bronte-Stewart H. Deficits in visuospatial processing contribute to quantitative measures of freezing of gait in parkinson's disease. Neuroscience;221:151-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.07.007
Yamamoto N. The role of active locomotion in space perception. Cognitive Processing;13:S365-S8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10339-012-0462-z
Zhang HT and Zhang K. The effect of visual information on locomotion distance estimation in virtual reality. Cognitive Processing;13:S54-S.
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Ko JH and Wiedrich TA. Triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries in the elite athlete. Hand Clinics;28(3):307-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.014
Williams CS. Proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations stable and unstable. Hand Clinics;28(3):409-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.036
*METHODS*
Lee HY, Hsieh TH, Liang JI, Yeh ML and Chen JJJ. Quantitative video-based gait pattern analysis for hemiparkinsonian rats. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;50(9):937-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0933-5
Siddle HJ, Hodgson RJ, O'Connor P, Grainger AJ, Redmond AC, Wakefield RJ, et al. Magnetic resonance arthrography of lesser metatarsophalangeal joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Relationship to clinical, biomechanical, and radiographic variables. Journal of Rheumatology;39(9):1786-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.120392
Tanaka C, Hikihara Y, Ohkawara K and Tanaka S. Locomotive and non-locomotive activity as determined by triaxial accelerometry and physical fitness in japanese preschool children. Pediatric Exercise Science;24(3):420-34.
Wang ZL. From nanogenerators to piezotronics-a decade-long study of zno nanostructures. Mrs Bulletin;37(9):814-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2012.186
*MODELING*
Elsheikh A. Finite element modeling of corneal biomechanical behavior (vol 26, pg 289, 2010). Journal of Refractive Surgery;28(4):245-.
Scott GP and Saaj CM. The development of a soil trafficability model for legged vehicles on granular soils. Journal of Terramechanics;49(3-4):133-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jterra.2011.12.002
*MUSCLE*
Donley JM, Sepulveda CA, Aalbers SA, McGillivray DG, Syme DA and Bernal D. Effects of temperature on power output and contraction kinetics in the locomotor muscle of the regionally endothermic common thresher shark (alopias vulpinus). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry;38(5):1507-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10695-012-9641-1
Knoll R and Marston S. On mechanosensation, acto/myosin interaction, and hypertrophy. Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine;22(1):17-22.
Oishi M, Ogihara N, Endo H, Une Y, Ichihara N, Asari M, et al. Muscle dimensions of the foot in the orangutan and the chimpanzee. Journal of Anatomy;221(4):311-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7580.2012.01545.x
*NEURAL*
Thankachan S, Fuller PM and Lu J. Movement- and behavioral state-dependent activity of pontine reticulospinal neurons. Neuroscience;221:125-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.06.069
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Beutler WJ, Clavenna AL, Gudipally M, Moldavsky M and Khalil S. A biomechanical evaluation of a spacer with integrated plate for treating adjacent-level disease in the subaxial cervical spine. Spine Journal;12(7):585-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.07.002
Daniels AH, Magee W, Badra M, Bay B, Hettwer W and Hart RA. Preliminary biomechanical proof of concept for a hybrid locking plate/variable pitch screw construct for anterior fixation of type ii odontoid fractures. Spine;37(19):E1159-E64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31824d4bab
Kim HJ, Chun HJ, Kang KT, Moon SH, Kim HS, Park JO, et al. The biomechanical effect of pedicle screws' insertion angle and position on the superior adjacent segment in 1 segment lumbar fusion. Spine;37(19):1637-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31823f2115
Kode S, Gandhi AA, Fredericks DC, Grosland NM and Smucker JD. Effect of multilevel open-door laminoplasty and laminectomy on flexibility of the cervical spine. Spine;37(19):E1165-E70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825e6251
Lehman RA, Helgeson MD, Dmitriev AE, Paik H, Bevevino AJ, Gaume R, et al. What is the best way to optimize thoracic kyphosis correction? A micro-ct and biomechanical analysis of pedicle morphology and screw failure. Spine;37(19):E1171-E6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825eb8fb
Lenz R, Moore GD, Panchani PN, DiLandro AC, Battaglia F, Tubbs RS, et al. The transverse occipital ligament: An anatomic, histologic, and radiographic study. Spine Journal;12(7):596-602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.07.005
Pekmezci M, McDonald E, Kennedy A, Dedini R, McClellan T, Ames C, et al. Can a novel rectangular footplate provide higher resistance to subsidence than circular footplates? An ex vivo biomechanical study. Spine;37(19):E1177-E81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3182647c0b
Rasoulinejad P, McLachlin SD, Bailey SI, Gurr KR, Bailey CS and Dunning CE. The importance of the posterior osteoligamentous complex to subaxial cervical spine stability in relation to a unilateral facet injury. Spine Journal;12(7):590-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.07.003
Shin SI, Yeom JS, Kim HJ, Chang BS, Lee CK and Riew KD. The feasibility of laminar screw placement in the subaxial spine: Analysis using 215 three-dimensional computed tomography scans and simulation software. Spine Journal;12(7):577-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.07.010
Wang HW, Li CQ, Liu T, Zhao WD and Zhou Y. Biomechanical efficacy of monoaxial or polyaxial pedicle screw and additional screw insertion at the level of fracture, in lumbar burst fracture: An experimental study. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics;46(4):395-401. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.98827
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Eilers M, Banerjee D, Beck RT, Freitag P and Saleh KJ. Percutaneous acetabuloplasty: A cadaveric study. Orthopedics;35(9):E1323-E7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120822-16
Kim KH, Kuh SU, Park JY, Kim KS, Chin DK and Cho YE. What is the importance of "Halo" Phenomenon around bone cement following vertebral augmentation for osteoporotic compression fracture? Osteoporosis International;23(10):2559-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-012-1896-y
Krueger CA, Wenke JC, Masini BD and Stinner DJ. Characteristics and impact of animal models used for sports medicine research. Orthopedics;35(9):E1410-E5. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120822-30
Reddy KR and Mishra CB. Reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligament for chronic patellar instability. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics;46(4):447-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.97259
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Fuschillo VL, Bagala F, Chiari L and Cappello A. Accelerometry-based prediction of movement dynamics for balance monitoring. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;50(9):925-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0940-6
*ROBOTICS*
Ahn B, Kim Y, Oh CK and Kim J. Robotic palpation and mechanical property characterization for abnormal tissue localization. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;50(9):961-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0936-2
Wen L, Wang TM, Wu GH and Liang JH. Hybrid undulatory kinematics of a robotic mackerel (scomber scombrus): Theoretical modeling and experimental investigation. Science China-Technological Sciences;55(10):2941-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11431-012-4952-0
Xu T and Chen QJ. Learning gait of quadruped robot without prior knowledge of the environment. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering;25(5):1068-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3901/cjme.2012.05.1068
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Alhassan S, Nwaokelemeh O, Ghazarian M, Roberts J, Mendoza A and Shitole S. Effects of locomotor skill program on minority preschoolers' physical activity levels. Pediatric Exercise Science;24(3):435-49.
Hoshikawa Y, Iida T, Ii N, Muramatsu M, Nakajima Y, Chumank K, et al. Cross-sectional area of psoas major muscle and hip flexion strength in youth soccer players. European Journal of Applied Physiology;112(10):3487-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2335-7
Runciman RJ, Lyle K and Patrick L. Canoe paddle resonance characteristics and modelling. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P1):42-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111420649
Silva A, Figueiredo P, Soares S, Seifert L, Vilas-Boas JP and Fernandes RJ. Front crawl technical characterization of 11-to 13-year- old swimmers. Pediatric Exercise Science;24(3):409-19.
Yeadon MR, Rosamond EL and Hiley MJ. The biomechanical design of a gymnastics training aid for a handstand on the rings. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P1):24-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111424682
Zamparo P, Gatta G and di Prampero PE. The determinants of performance in master swimmers: An analysis of master world records. European Journal of Applied Physiology;112(10):3511-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2332-x
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Krapf D, Kaipel M and Majewski M. Structural and biomechanical characteristics after early mobilization in an achilles tendon rupture model: Operative versus nonoperative treatment. Orthopedics;35(9):E1383-E8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120822-26
Vlajcic Z, Zic R, Skenderi Z, Bilic-Zulle L, Martic K and Stanec Z. Biomechanical trial of modified flexor tendon sutures: An in vitro study. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery;46(3-4):222-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/2000656x.2012.686916
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Segal NA, Kern AM, Anderson DD, Niu J, Lynch J, Guermazi A, et al. Elevated tibiofemoral articular contact stress predicts risk for bone marrow lesions and cartilage damage at 30 months. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage;20(10):1120-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2012.05.013
Shiraishi N, Tu R, Uzuka R, Anada T, Narushima T, Goto T, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of amorphous calcium phosphate coated tntz implants prepared using a radiofrequency magnetron sputtering system. Materials Transactions;53(7):1343-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.2320/matertrans.M2012078
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Billet G, Hautier L, Asher RJ, Schwarz C, Crumpton N, Martin T, et al. High morphological variation of vestibular system accompanies slow and infrequent locomotion in three-toed sloths. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;279(1744):3932-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.1212
Riecke BE, Sigurdarson S and Milne AP. Moving through virtual reality without moving? Cognitive Processing;13:S293-S7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10339-012-0491-7
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Gerry SP, Daigle AJ, Feilich KL, Liao J, Oston AL and Ellerby DJ. Serotonin as an integrator of leech behavior and muscle mechanical performance. Zoology;115(4):255-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.zool.2012.02.001
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Sponberg S and Daniel TL. Abdicating power for control: A precision timing strategy to modulate function of flight power muscles. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;279(1744):3958-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.1085
TEDx Boulder talk by Alena Grabowski, Ph.D. - Put Yourself in Someone Else's Legs
