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LITERATURE UPDATE
October 25, 2012 – October 31, 2012
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Christopher J. Arellano, PhD
Neurophysiology of Movement 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*
Bozzini C, Picasso EO, Champin GM, Alippi RM and Bozzini CE. Biomechanical properties of the mid-shaft femur in middle-aged hypophysectomized rats as assessed by bending test. Endocrine;42(2):411-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12020-012-9616-0
Bruno AG, Anderson DE, D'Agostino J and Bouxsein ML. The effect of thoracic kyphosis and sagittal plane alignment on vertebral compressive loading. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research;27(10):2144-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1658
Quental C, Folgado J, Fernandes PR and Monteiro J. Bone remodelling analysis of the humerus after a shoulder arthroplasty. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1132-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.12.001
Russell NA, Pelletier MH, Bruce WJ and Walsh WR. The effect of gamma irradiation on the anisotropy of bovine cortical bone. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1117-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.021
Slocum AH, Cervantes TM, Seldin EB and Varanasi KK. Analysis and design of rolling-contact joints for evaluating bone plate performance. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(7):1009-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.06.016
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Valdez-Jasso D, Simon MA, Champion HC and Sacks MS. A murine experimental model for the mechanical behaviour of viable right-ventricular myocardium. Journal of Physiology-London;590(18):4571-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2012.233015
*COMPARATIVE*
Nowroozi BN and Brainerd EL. Regional variation in the mechanical properties of the vertebral column during lateral bending in morone saxatilis. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(75):2667-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0153
Sellers WI, Hepworth-Bell J, Falkingham PL, Bates KT, Brassey CA, Egerton VM, et al. Minimum convex hull mass estimations of complete mounted skeletons. Biology Letters;8(5):842-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0263
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Balik A, Karatas MO and Keskin H. Effects of different abutment connection designs on the stress distribution around five different implants: A 3-dimensional finite element analysis. Journal of Oral Implantology;38(1):491-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-d-10-00127
Bhattacharya P and Siegmund TH. A canonical biomechanical vocal fold model. Journal of Voice;26(5):535-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2011.09.001
Bormann KH, Gellrich NC, Kniha H, Dard M, Wieland M and Gahlert M. Biomechanical evaluation of a microstructured zirconia implant by a removal torque comparison with a standard ti-sla implant. Clinical Oral Implants Research;23(10):1210-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02291.x
Brandt MG, Hassa A, Roth K, Wehrli B and Moore CC. The hyoplatysmal ligament: Characterization and biomechanical properties. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery;14(5):369-71.
Brosh T, Zary R, Pilo R and Gavish A. Influence of periodontal ligament simulation and splints on strains developing at the cervical area of a tooth crown. European Journal of Oral Sciences;120(5):466-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2012.00990.x
Canullo L, Iannello G, Penarrocha M and Garcia B. Impact of implant diameter on bone level changes around platform switched implants: Preliminary results of 18 months follow-up a prospective randomized match-paired controlled trial. Clinical Oral Implants Research;23(10):1142-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02297.x
Chang CL, Chen CS, Huang CH and Hsu ML. Finite element analysis of the dental implant using a topology optimization method. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(7):999-1008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.06.004
Eom TG, Jeon GR, Jeong CM, Kim YK, Kim SG, Cho IH, et al. Experimental study of bone response to hydroxyapatite coating implants: Bone-implant contact and removal torque test. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology;114(4):411-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2011.10.036
Hasan I, Roger B, Heinemann F, Keilig L and Bourauel C. Influence of abutment design on the success of immediately loaded dental implants: Experimental and numerical studies. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(7):817-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.09.023
Hong J, Lim YJ and Park SO. Quantitative biomechanical analysis of the influence of the cortical bone and implant length on primary stability. Clinical Oral Implants Research;23(10):1193-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02285.x
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Claessens L and Vickaryous MK. The evolution, development and skeletal identity of the crocodylian pelvis: Revisiting a forgotten scientific debate. Journal of Morphology;273(10):1185-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20059
Kohlsdorf T and Navas C. Evolution of form and function: Morphophysiological relationships and locomotor performance in tropidurine lizards. Journal of Zoology;288(1):41-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2012.00918.x
Lee QQ, Oh J, Kralj-Fiser S, Kuntner M and Li DQ. Emasculation: Gloves-off strategy enhances eunuch spider endurance. Biology Letters;8(5):733-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0285
Maidment SCR and Barrett PM. Does morphological convergence imply functional similarity? A test using the evolution of quadrupedalism in ornithischian dinosaurs. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;279(1743):3765-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.1040
Ritzman TB, Stroik LK, Julik E, Hutchins ED, Lasku E, Denardo DF, et al. The gross anatomy of the original and regenerated tail in the green anole (anolis carolinensis). Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology;295(10):1596-608. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22524
Wolff JO and Gorb SN. Comparative morphology of pretarsal scopulae in eleven spider families. Arthropod Structure & Development;41(5):419-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2012.04.004
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Galna B, Lord S, Daud D, Archibald N, Burn D and Rochester L. Visual sampling during walking in people with parkinson's disease and the influence of environment and dual-task. Brain Research;1473:35-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2012.07.017
Grenier JG, Millet GY, Peyrot N, Samozino P, Oullion R, Messonnier L, et al. Effects of extreme-duration heavy load carriage on neuromuscular function and locomotion: A military-based study. Plos One;7(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043586
Mulavara AP, Ruttley T, Cohen HS, Peters BT, Miller C, Brady R, et al. Vestibular-somatosensory convergence in head movement control during locomotion after long-duration space flight. Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation;22(2-3):153-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ves-2011-0435
Nakhaee K, Farahmand F and Salarieh H. Studying the effect of kinematical pattern on the mechanical performance of paraplegic gait with reciprocating orthosis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine;226(H8):600-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411912447717
Saimpont A, Malouin F, Tousignant B and Jackson PL. The influence of body configuration on motor imagery of walking in younger and older adults. Neuroscience;222:49-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.06.066
Sejdic E, Fu YY, Pak A, Fairley JA and Chau T. The effects of rhythmic sensory cues on the temporal dynamics of human gait. Plos One;7(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043104
Serrao M, Ranavolo A, Andersen OK, Conte C, Don R, Cortese F, et al. Adaptive behaviour of the spinal cord in the transition from quiet stance to walking. Bmc Neuroscience;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2202-13-80
Silverman AK and Neptune RR. Muscle and prosthesis contributions to amputee walking mechanics: A modeling study. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2271-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.008
Stubbs PW and Gervasio S. Motor adaptation following split-belt treadmill walking. Journal of Neurophysiology;108(5):1225-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.01197.2011
van den Bogert AJ, Hupperets M, Schlarb H and Krabbe B. Predictive musculoskeletal simulation using optimal control: Effects of added limb mass on energy cost and kinematics of walking and running. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P2):123-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112440644
van Keeken HG, Vrieling AH, Hof AL, Postema K and Otten B. Principles of obstacle avoidance with a transfemoral prosthetic limb. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1109-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.017
Wieters KM, Kim JH and Lee C. Assessment of wearable global positioning system units for physical activity research. Journal of Physical Activity & Health;9(7):913-23.
Zadpoor AA and Nikooyan AA. The effects of lower-extremity muscle fatigue on the vertical ground reaction force: A meta-analysis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine;226(H8):579-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411912447021
Zifchock RA, Pratt K, Brown A and Hillstrom H. Knee kinematic coupling in males and females: Open and closed-chain tasks. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(3):291-6.
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Bishop C, Paul G and Thewlis D. Recommendations for the reporting of foot and ankle models. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2185-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.019
Deshpande AD, Xu Z, Vande Weghe MJ, Brown BH, Ko J, Chang LY, et al. Mechanisms of the anatomically correct testbed hand. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics;18(1):238-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2011.2166801
Doht S, Jansen H, Meffert R and Frey S. Higher stability with locking plates in hand surgery? Biomechanical investigation of the trilock system in a fracture model. International Orthopaedics;36(8):1641-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1524-7
Erhart S, Lutz M, Arora R and Schmoelz W. Measurement of intraarticular wrist joint biomechanics with a force controlled system. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(7):900-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.10.003
Park J, Baum BS, Kim YS, Kim YH and Shim JK. Prehension synergy: Use of mechanical advantage during multifinger torque production on mechanically fixed and free objects. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(3):284-90.
Reghem E, Byron C, Bels V and Pouydebat E. Hand posture in the grey mouse lemur during arboreal locomotion on narrow branches. Journal of Zoology;288(1):76-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2012.00926.x
Whitting JW, Steele JR, McGhee DE and Munro BJ. Effects of passive ankle dorsiflexion stiffness on ankle mechanics during drop landings. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport;15(5):468-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.03.004
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Omae H, Steinmann SP, Zhao CF, Zobitz ME, Wongtriratanachai P, Sperling JW, et al. Biomechanical effect of rotator cuff augmentation with an acellular dermal matrix graft: A cadaver study. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):789-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.001
*METHODS*
Aiken A, Bouloux G and Hudgins P. Mr imaging of the temporomandibular joint. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America;20(3):397-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mric.2012.05.002
Bertetto AM, Meili S, Concu A and Crisafulli A. An inflatable pneumatic system for blood pressure recovery. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines;40(4):506-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15397734.2012.687312
Even PC and Nadkarni NA. Indirect calorimetry in laboratory mice and rats: Principles, practical considerations, interpretation and perspectives. American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology;303(5):R459-R76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpregu.00137.2012
Hikihara Y, Tanaka S, Ohkawara K, Ishikawa-Takata K and Tabata I. Validation and comparison of 3 accelerometers for measuring physical activity intensity during non locomotive activities and locomotive movements. Journal of Physical Activity & Health;9(7):935-43.
Lin HT and Trimmer BA. A new bi-axial cantilever beam design for biomechanics force measurements. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2310-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.005
Monnet T, Thouze A, Pain MTG and Begon M. Assessment of reproducibility of thigh marker ranking during walking and landing tasks. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1200-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.05.006
Nicayenzi B, Crookshank M, Olsen M, Schemitsch EH, Bougherara H and Zdero R. Biomechanical measurements of cortical screw stripping torque in human versus artificial femurs. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine;226(H8):645-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411912450998
Sutter R, Zanetti M and Pfirrmann CWA. New developments in hip imaging. Radiology;264(3):651-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1148/radiol.12110357
Wackym PA, Ratigan JA, Birck JD, Johnson SH, Doornink J, Bottlang M, et al. Rapid cvemp and ovemp responses elicited by a novel head striker and recording device. Otology & Neurotology;33(8):1392-400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MAO.0b013e318268d234
Zhu R, Cheng LM, Yu Y, Zander T, Chen B and Rohlmann A. Comparison of four reconstruction methods after total sacrectomy: A finite element study. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):771-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.008
*MODELING*
Alvarez-Icaza R and Boahen K. Inferior olive mirrors joint dynamics to implement an inverse controller. Biological Cybernetics;106(8-9):429-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-012-0498-2
Arzani A and Shadden SC. Characterization of the transport topology in patient-specific abdominal aortic aneurysm models. Physics of Fluids;24(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4744984
Li GJ, Zhu LD and Lu XY. Numerical studies on locomotion perfromance of fish-like tail fins. Journal of Hydrodynamics;24(4):488-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1001-6058(11)60270-9
Motlagh O, Tang SH, Khaksar W and Ismail N. An alternative approach to fcm activation for modeling dynamic systems. Applied Artificial Intelligence;26(8):733-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08839514.2012.713307
Shi JF, Curtis N, Fitton LC, O'Higgins P and Fagan MJ. Developing a musculoskeletal model of the primate skull: Predicting muscle activations, bite force, and joint reaction forces using multibody dynamics analysis and advanced optimisation methods. Journal of Theoretical Biology;310:21-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2012.06.006
Tsafnat N, Gerald JDF, Le HN and Stachurski ZH. Micromechanics of sea urchin spines. Plos One;7(9). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0044140
Tuijt M, Koolstra JH, Lobbezoo F and Naeije M. Biomechanical modeling of open locks of the human temporomandibular joint. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):749-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.04.007
Wright AD and Laing AC. The influence of headform orientation and flooring systems on impact dynamics during simulated fall-related head impacts. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1071-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.012
*MUSCLE*
Zhu Y, Qiu HY, Trzeciakowski JP, Sun Z, Li ZH, Hong ZK, et al. Temporal analysis of vascular smooth muscle cell elasticity and adhesion reveals oscillation waveforms that differ with aging. Aging Cell;11(5):741-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-9726.2012.00840.x
*NEURAL*
Borodinsky LN, Belgacem YH and Swapna I. Electrical activity as a developmental regulator in the formation of spinal cord circuits. Current Opinion in Neurobiology;22(4):624-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2012.02.004
Buschges A. Lessons for circuit function from large insects: Towards understanding the neural basis of motor flexibility. Current Opinion in Neurobiology;22(4):602-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2012.02.003
Elbaz I, Yelin-Bekerman L, Nicenboim J, Vatine G and Appelbaum L. Genetic ablation of hypocretin neurons alters behavioral state transitions in zebrafish. Journal of Neuroscience;32(37):12961-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1284-12.2012
Nusbaum MP and Blitz DM. Neuropeptide modulation of microcircuits. Current Opinion in Neurobiology;22(4):592-601. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2012.01.003
Rodgers SP, Born HA, Das P and Jankowsky JL. Transgenic app expression during postnatal development causes persistent locomotor hyperactivity in the adult. Molecular Neurodegeneration;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1750-1326-7-28
Ruben M, Drapeau MD, Mizrak D and Blau J. A mechanism for circadian control of pacemaker neuron excitability. Journal of Biological Rhythms;27(5):353-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0748730412455918
Samano C, Nasrabady SE and Nistri A. A study of the potential neuroprotective effect of riluzole on locomotor networks of the neonatal rat spinal cord in vitro damaged by excitotoxicity. Neuroscience;222:356-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.06.064
Taccola G, Olivieri D, D'Angelo G, Blackburn P, Secchia L and Ballanyi K. A(1) adenosine receptor modulation of chemically and electrically evoked lumbar locomotor network activity in isolated newborn rat spinal cords. Neuroscience;222:191-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.07.030
*OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY*
Weed BC, Borazjani A, Patnaik SS, Prabhu R, Horstemeyer MF, Ryan PL, et al. Stress state and strain rate dependence of the human placenta. Annals of Biomedical Engineering;40(10):2255-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0588-2
Zhou L, Lee JH, Wen Y, Constantinou C, Yoshinobu M, Omata S, et al. Biomechanical properties and associated collagen composition in vaginal tissue of women with pelvic organ prolapse. Journal of Urology;188(3):875-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2012.05.017
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Cidambi KR, Glaser DA, Bastrom TP, Nunn TN, Ono T and Newton PO. Postoperative changes in spinal rod contour in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis an in vivo deformation study. Spine;37(18):1566-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e318252ccbe
Daftari TK, Chinthakunta SR, Ingalhalikar A, Gudipally M, Hussain M and Khalil S. Kinematics of a selectively constrained radiolucent anterior lumbar disc: Comparisons to hybrid and circumferential fusion. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):759-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.010
Gregory DE, Bae WC, Sah RL and Masuda K. Anular delamination strength of human lumbar intervertebral disc. European Spine Journal;21(9):1716-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2308-x
Hirano K, Imagama S, Hasegawa Y, Wakao N, Muramoto A and Ishiguro N. Effect of back muscle strength and sagittal spinal imbalance on locomotive syndrome in japanese men. Orthopedics;35(7):E1073-E8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120621-25
Liu RW, Yaszay B, Glaser D, Bastrom TP and Newton PO. A method for assessing axial vertebral rotation based on differential rod curvature on the lateral radiograph. Spine;37(18):E1120-E5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e318258aa17
Malhotra NR, Han WM, Beckstein J, Cloyd J, Chen WL and Elliott DM. An injectable nucleus pulposus implant restores compressive range of motion in the ovine disc. Spine;37(18):E1099-E105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825cdfb7
Melnyk AD, Wen TL, Kingwell S, Chak JD, Singh V, Cripton PA, et al. Load transfer characteristics between posterior spinal implants and the lumbar spine under anterior shear loading. Spine;37(18):E1126-E33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825b528d
Michael ALR, Loughenbury PR, Rao AS, Dunsmuir RA and Millner PA. A survey of current controversies in scoliosis surgery in the united kingdom. Spine;37(18):1573-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825409f4
Prasarn ML, Zych G, Gaski G, Baria D, Kaimrajh D, Milne T, et al. Biomechanical study of 4-hole pubic symphyseal plating: Locked versus unlocked constructs. Orthopedics;35(7):E1028-E32. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120621-15
Sharma VA, Sharma DK and Shukla CK. Oesteogenic study of lumbosacral transitional vertebra in central india region. Journal of the Anatomical Society of India;60(2):212-7.
Smolders LA, Kingma I, Bergknut N, van der Veen AJ, Dhert WJA, Hazewinkel HAW, et al. Biomechanical assessment of the effects of decompressive surgery in non-chondrodystrophic and chondrodystrophic canine multisegmented lumbar spines. European Spine Journal;21(9):1692-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2285-0
Thambiraj S, Forward DP, Thomas J and Boszczyk BM. A novel "Pelvic ring augmentation construct" For lumbo-pelvic reconstruction in tumour surgery. European Spine Journal;21(9):1797-803. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2243-x
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Becker T, Weigl D, Mercado E, Katz K and Bar-On E. Fractures and refractures after femoral locking compression plate fixation in children and adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;32(7):E40-E6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e318264496a
Beitzel K, Obopilwe E, Chowaniec DM, Nowak MD, Hanypsiak BT, Guerra JJ, et al. Biomechanical properties of repairs for dislocated ac joints using suture button systems with integrated tendon augmentation. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(10):1927-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-011-1828-y
DiMeo AJ, Lalush DS, Grant E and Morcuende JA. Development of a surrogate biomodel for the investigation of clubfoot bracing. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;32(7):E47-E52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e3182571656
Dy CJ, Ouellette EA, Makowski ALH, Milne E and Latta LL. Peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears cause ulnocarpal instability: A biomechanical pilot study. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research;470(10):2771-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2399-z
Fornalski S, McGarry MH, Bui CNH, Kim WC and Lee TQ. Biomechanical effects of joint line elevation in total knee arthroplasty. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):824-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.009
Hewett TE, Myer GD, Ford KR, Paterno MV and Quatman CE. The 2012 abjs nicolas andry award: The sequence of prevention: A systematic approach to prevent anterior cruciate ligament injury. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research;470(10):2930-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2440-2
Hillen RJ, Burger BJ, Poll RG, van Dijk CN and Veeger D. The effect of experimental shortening of the clavicle on shoulder kinematics. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):777-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.003
Jeong BO and Lee DK. Treatment for type c fractures of the distal humerus with the lcp distal humerus system. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology;22(7):565-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0893-8
Jung GH, Cho CH and Kim JD. Distractive bridge plating in metaphyseal comminuted fractures of the distal radius through a pronator sparing approach. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology;22(7):613-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0885-8
Kwon OS, Kamath AF and Kelly JD. Arthroscopic treatment of an anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture in a skeletally immature patient. Orthopedics;35(7):589-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120621-04
Liang BW, Ding ZQ, Shen JG, Zhai WL, Kang LQ, Zhou L, et al. A distal femoral supra-condylar plate: Biomechanical comparison with condylar plate and first clinical application for treatment of supracondylar fracture. International Orthopaedics;36(8):1673-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1529-2
Schneppendahl J, Thelen S, Gehrmann S, Twehues S, Eichler C, Koebke J, et al. Biomechanical stability of different suture fixation techniques for tibial eminence fractures. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(10):2088-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-011-1838-9
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Bestaven E, Guillaud E and Cazalets JR. Is "Circling" Behavior in humans related to postural asymmetry? Plos One;7(9). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043861
Deliagina TG, Zelenin PV and Orlovsky GN. Physiological and circuit mechanisms of postural control. Current Opinion in Neurobiology;22(4):646-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2012.03.002
Takeda K. A kinesiological analysis of the stand-to-sit during the third trimester. Journal of Physical Therapy Science;24(7):621-4.
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Johnston TR and Hubbard M. Optimization of the visco-elastic parameters describing the heel-region of a prosthesis. Journal of Theoretical Biology;311:1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2012.06.023
Moazen M, Jones AC, Leonidou A, Jin ZM, Wilcox RK and Tsiridis E. Rigid versus flexible plate fixation for periprosthetic femoral fracture-computer modelling of a clinical case. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1041-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.007
*ROBOTICS*
Endo G and Hirose S. Study on roller-walker - improvement of locomotive efficiency of quadruped robots by passive wheels. Advanced Robotics;26(8-9):969-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156855312x633066
Fard BM, Bagheri A and Nariman-Zadeh N. Limit cycle walker push recovery based on a receding horizon control scheme. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part I-Journal of Systems and Control Engineering;226(I7):914-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0959651812445249
Kang RJ, Branson DT, Guglielmino E and Caldwell DG. Dynamic modeling and control of an octopus inspired multiple continuum arm robot. Computers & Mathematics with Applications;64(5):1004-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2012.03.018
Lu ZG, Aoyama T, Sekiyama K, Hasegawa Y and Fukuda T. Transition motion from ladder climbing to brachiation with optimal load-allocation control. Advanced Robotics;26(8-9):1075-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156855312x633101
Seo T and Sitti M. Tank-like module-based climbing robot using passive compliant joints. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics;18(1):397-408. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2011.2182617
Shieh MY, Chen CS, Chuang CH, Liou YR and Li JH. Gait detection based stable locomotion control system for biped robots. Computers & Mathematics with Applications;64(5):1431-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2012.03.090
*REACHING / GRASP*
Cos I, Medleg F and Cisek P. The modulatory influence of end-point controllability on decisions between actions. Journal of Neurophysiology;108(6):1764-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00081.2012
*REHABILITATION*
Bussey MD, Milosavljevic S and Adhia D. Response to letter to the editor: "Innominate 3d motion modeling: Biomechanically interesting, but clinically irrelevant". Manual Therapy;17(5):E13-E. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2012.04.004
Ho KCT, Saevarsson SK, Ramm H, Lieck R, Zachow S, Sharma GB, et al. Computed tomography analysis of knee pose and geometry before and after total knee arthroplasty. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2215-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.004
King S, Vanicek N, Mockford KA and Coughlin PA. The effect of a 3-month supervised exercise programme on gait parameters of patients with peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):845-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.002
Lu Q, Liang JX, Qiao B and Ma O. A new active body weight support system capable of virtually offloading partial body mass. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics;18(1):11-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2011.2160555
Luciani LB, Genovese V, Monaco V, Odetti L, Cattin E and Micera S. Design and evaluation of a new mechatronic platform for assessment and prevention of fall risks. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation;9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-9-51
Morrison SA, Pomeranz JL, Yu NM, Read MS, Sisto SA and Behrman AL. Life care planning projections for individuals with motor incomplete spinal cord injury before and after locomotor training intervention: A case series. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy;36(3):144-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NPT.0b013e318262e5ab
Ridgeway K and Silvernail J. Innominate 3d motion modeling: Biomechanically interesting, but clinically irrelevant. Manual Therapy;17(5):E11-E2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2012.02.017
Safee MKM, Abas W, Ibrahim F, Abu Osman NA and Salahuddin MHR. Electromyographic activity of the lower limb muscles during salat and specific exercises. Journal of Physical Therapy Science;24(6):549-52.
Shahgholi L, Bengtson KA, Bishop AT, Shin AY, Spinner RJ, Basford JR, et al. A comparison of manual and quantitative elbow strength testing. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation;91(10):856-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0b013e31825f14f9
Stephensen D, Drechsler WI and Scott OM. Biomechanics of lower limb haemophilic arthropathy. Blood Reviews;26(5):213-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.blre.2012.06.003
Trombini-Souza F, Fuller R, Matias A, Yokota M, Butugan M, Goldenstein-Schainberg C, et al. Effectiveness of a long-term use of a minimalist footwear versus habitual shoe on pain, function and mechanical loads in knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-121
Yue L, Guo GH and Li Z. The effects of rehabilitative training on the behaviors of parkinson's disease mouse and underlying mechanism. International Journal of Neuroscience;122(10):570-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00207454.2012.693996
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Coquart JB, Eston RG, Noakes TD, Tourny-Chollet C, L'Hermette M, Lemaitre F, et al. Estimated time limit a brief review of a perceptually based scale. Sports Medicine;42(10):845-55.
De Monsabert BG, Rossi J, Berton E and Vigouroux L. Quantification of hand and forearm muscle forces during a maximal power grip task. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise;44(10):1906-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31825d9612
Donnelly CJ, Elliott BC, Doyle TLA, Finch CF, Dempsey AR and Lloyd DG. Changes in knee joint biomechanics following balance and technique training and a season of australian football. British Journal of Sports Medicine;46(13):917-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2011-090829
Felicio LR, Saad MC, Liporaci RF, Baffa AD, dos Santos AC and Bevilaqua-Grossi D. Correlation between trochlear groove depth and patellar position during open and closed kinetic chain exercises in subjects with anterior knee pain. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(3):335-42.
Gilchrist M and Rueda MF. Special issue on impact biomechanics in sport. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):163-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112453437
Hoshizaki TB, Walsh E, Post A, Rousseau P, Kendall M, Karton C, et al. The application of brain tissue deformation values in assessing the safety performance of ice hockey helmets. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):226-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112448765
Kalaja SP, Jaakkola TT, Liukkonen JO and Digelidis N. Development of junior high school students' fundamental movement skills and physical activity in a naturalistic physical education setting. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy;17(4):411-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2011.603124
Kipp K, Redden J, Sabick M and Harris C. Kinematic and kinetic synergies of the lower extremities during the pull in olympic weightlifting. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(3):271-8.
Malliaropoulos N, Mendiguchia J, Pehlivanidis H, Papadopoulou S, Valle X, Malliaras P, et al. Hamstring exercises for track and field athletes: Injury and exercise biomechanics, and possible implications for exercise selection and primary prevention. British Journal of Sports Medicine;46(12):846-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2011-090474
McIntosh AS. Biomechanical considerations in the design of equipment to prevent sports injury. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):193-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111431024
Patton DA, McIntosh AS, Kleiven S and Frechede B. Injury data from unhelmeted football head impacts evaluated against critical strain tolerance curves. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):177-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112438305
Sidhu SK, Cresswell AG and Carroll TJ. Motor cortex excitability does not increase during sustained cycling exercise to volitional exhaustion. Journal of Applied Physiology;113(3):401-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00486.2012
Voelzke M, Stutzig N, Thorhauer HA and Granacher U. Promoting lower extremity strength in elite volleyball players: Effects of two combined training methods. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport;15(5):457-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.02.004
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Goh KL, Holmes DF, Lu Y, Purslow PP, Kadler KE, Bechet D, et al. Bimodal collagen fibril diameter distributions direct age-related variations in tendon resilience and resistance to rupture. Journal of Applied Physiology;113(6):878-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00258.2012
Martins CAQ, Bertuzzi RT, Tisot RA, Michelin AF, do Prado JM, Stroher A, et al. Dextrose prolotherapy and corticosteroid injection into rat achilles tendon. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(10):1891-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-011-1789-1
Moyer JT, Abraham AC and Donahue TLH. Nanoindentation of human meniscal surfaces. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2230-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.017
Ni T, Senthil-Kumar P, Dubbin K, Aznar-Cervantes SD, Datta N, Randolph MA, et al. A photoactivated nanofiber graft material for augmented achilles tendon repair. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine;44(8):645-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/lsm.22066
O'Brien EJO, Frank CB, Shrive NG, Hallgrimsson B and Hart DA. Heterotopic mineralization (ossification or calcification) in tendinopathy or following surgical tendon trauma. International Journal of Experimental Pathology;93(5):319-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2613.2012.00829.x
Rigo IZ, Haugstvedt JR, Ludvigsen P and Rokkum M. Comparison of modified kessler and yotsumoto-dona suture: A biomechanical study on porcine tendons. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery;46(5):313-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/2000656x.2012.700005
Xia CS, Zuo JN, Wang CY and Wang YZ. Tendon healing in vivo: Effect of mannose-6-phosphate on flexor tendon adhesion formation. Orthopedics;35(7):E1056-E60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120621-21
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Dutcheshen N, Maerz T, Rabban P, Haut RC, Button KD, Baker KC, et al. The acute effect of bipolar radiofrequency energy thermal chondroplasty on intrinsic biomechanical properties and thickness of chondromalacic human articular cartilage. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme;134(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4007105
Klein MCG and Gorb SN. Epidermis architecture and material properties of the skin of four snake species. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):3140-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0479
Responte DJ, Lee JK, Hu JC and Athanasiou KA. Biomechanics-driven chondrogenesis: From embryo to adult. Faseb Journal;26(9):3614-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fj.12-207241
Rouleau L, Tremblay D, Cartier R, Mongrain R and Leask RL. Regional variations in canine descending aortic tissue mechanical properties change with formalin fixation. Cardiovascular Pathology;21(5):390-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carpath.2011.12.002
Unnikrishnan VU, Unnikrishnan GU and Reddy JN. Biomechanics of breast tumor: Effect of collagen and tissue density. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design;8(3):257-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10999-012-9190-x
Wilusz RE, DeFrate LE and Guilak F. Immunofluorescence-guided atomic force microscopy to measure the micromechanical properties of the pericellular matrix of porcine articular cartilage. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):2997-3007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0314
Zhang L, Pei YF, Wang L, Liao MF, Lu QS, Zhuang YF, et al. Dramatic decrease of aortic longitudinal elastic strength in a rat model of aortic dissection. Annals of Vascular Surgery;26(7):996-1001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2012.02.004
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Baeck K, Asiminei AG, Verbeken E, Goffin J and Vander Sloten J. Experimental characterization of the mechanical properties of the superior sagittal sinus: Bridging vein complex. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):165-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111435045
Kendall M, Walsh ES and Hoshizaki TB. Comparison between hybrid iii and hodgson-wsu headforms by linear and angular dynamic impact response. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):260-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112436901
Ouckama R and Pearsall DJ. Impact performance of ice hockey helmets: Head acceleration versus focal force dispersion. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):185-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111435625
Post A, Hoshizaki TB, Gilchrist M and Brien S. Analysis of the influence of independent variables used for reconstruction of a traumatic brain injury incident. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):290-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112436629
Post A, Walsh ES, Hoshizaki TB and Gilchrist MD. Analysis of loading curve characteristics on the production of brain deformation metrics. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):200-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112449420
Preatoni E, Wallbaum A, Gathercole N, Coombes S, Stokes KA and Trewartha G. An integrated measurement system for analysing impact biomechanics in the rugby scrum. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):266-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111435200
Wright DA, Nam D and Whyne CM. A comparison of stereology, structural rigidity and a novel 3d failure surface analysis method in the assessment of torsional strength and stiffness in a mouse tibia fracture model. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2236-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.016
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Oomen AM, Oosterlinck M, Pille F, Sonneveld DC, Gasthuys F and Back W. Use of a pressure plate to analyse the toe-heel load redistribution underneath a normal shoe and a shoe with a wide toe in sound warmblood horses at the walk and trot. Research in Veterinary Science;93(2):1026-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2012.01.010
Rahal SC, Volpi RS, Teixeira CR, Machado VMV, Soares GDP, Neto CR, et al. Congenital deformity of the paw in a captive tiger: Case report. Bmc Veterinary Research;8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-8-98
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Bochsler TM, Legge GE, Kallie CS and Gage R. Seeing steps and ramps with simulated low acuity: Impact of texture and locomotion. Optometry and Vision Science;89(9):E1299-E307. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0b013e318264f2bd
Farivar F, Shoorehdeli MA and Teshnehlab M. An interdisciplinary overview and intelligent control of human prosthetic eye movements system for the emotional support by a huggable pet-type robot from a biomechatronical viewpoint. Journal of the Franklin Institute-Engineering and Applied Mathematics;349(7):2243-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfranklin.2011.04.014
Fazio MA, Grytz R, Bruno L, Girard MJA, Gardiner S, Girkin CA, et al. Regional variations in mechanical strain in the posterior human sclera. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science;53(9):5326-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.12-9668
Holly JE and Harmon SM. Sensory conflict compared in microgravity, artificial gravity, motion sickness, and vestibular disorders. Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation;22(2-3):81-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ves-2012-0441
Scheler A, Spoerl E and Boehm AG. Effect of diabetes mellitus on corneal biomechanics and measurement of intraocular pressure. Acta Ophthalmologica;90(6):e447-e51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.02437.x
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Nederlof R and Muller M. A biomechanical model of rock drilling in the piddock barnea candida (bivalvia; mollusca). Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):2947-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0329
Niven JE, Ott SR and Rogers SM. Visually targeted reaching in horse-head grasshoppers. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;279(1743):3697-705. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.0918
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Honeycutt CF, Nardelli P, Cope TC and Nichols TR. Muscle spindle responses to horizontal support surface perturbation in the anesthetized cat: Insights into the role of autogenic feedback in whole body postural control. Journal of Neurophysiology;108(5):1253-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00929.2011
Hu SH, Lopez S, Niewiarowski PH and Xia ZH. Dynamic self-cleaning in gecko setae via digital hyperextension. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):2781-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0108
Marvi H and Hu DL. Friction enhancement in concertina locomotion of snakes. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):3067-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0132
Rojas AD, Kortner G and Geiser F. Cool running: Locomotor performance at low body temperature in mammals. Biology Letters;8(5):868-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0269
Usherwood JR, Channon AJ, Myatt JP, Rankin JW and Hubel TY. The human foot and heel-sole-toe walking strategy: A mechanism enabling an inverted pendular gait with low isometric muscle force? Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(75):2396-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0179
October 25, 2012 – October 31, 2012
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Christopher J. Arellano, PhD
Neurophysiology of Movement 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*
Bozzini C, Picasso EO, Champin GM, Alippi RM and Bozzini CE. Biomechanical properties of the mid-shaft femur in middle-aged hypophysectomized rats as assessed by bending test. Endocrine;42(2):411-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12020-012-9616-0
Bruno AG, Anderson DE, D'Agostino J and Bouxsein ML. The effect of thoracic kyphosis and sagittal plane alignment on vertebral compressive loading. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research;27(10):2144-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1658
Quental C, Folgado J, Fernandes PR and Monteiro J. Bone remodelling analysis of the humerus after a shoulder arthroplasty. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1132-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.12.001
Russell NA, Pelletier MH, Bruce WJ and Walsh WR. The effect of gamma irradiation on the anisotropy of bovine cortical bone. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1117-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.021
Slocum AH, Cervantes TM, Seldin EB and Varanasi KK. Analysis and design of rolling-contact joints for evaluating bone plate performance. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(7):1009-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.06.016
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Valdez-Jasso D, Simon MA, Champion HC and Sacks MS. A murine experimental model for the mechanical behaviour of viable right-ventricular myocardium. Journal of Physiology-London;590(18):4571-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2012.233015
*COMPARATIVE*
Nowroozi BN and Brainerd EL. Regional variation in the mechanical properties of the vertebral column during lateral bending in morone saxatilis. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(75):2667-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0153
Sellers WI, Hepworth-Bell J, Falkingham PL, Bates KT, Brassey CA, Egerton VM, et al. Minimum convex hull mass estimations of complete mounted skeletons. Biology Letters;8(5):842-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0263
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Balik A, Karatas MO and Keskin H. Effects of different abutment connection designs on the stress distribution around five different implants: A 3-dimensional finite element analysis. Journal of Oral Implantology;38(1):491-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-d-10-00127
Bhattacharya P and Siegmund TH. A canonical biomechanical vocal fold model. Journal of Voice;26(5):535-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2011.09.001
Bormann KH, Gellrich NC, Kniha H, Dard M, Wieland M and Gahlert M. Biomechanical evaluation of a microstructured zirconia implant by a removal torque comparison with a standard ti-sla implant. Clinical Oral Implants Research;23(10):1210-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02291.x
Brandt MG, Hassa A, Roth K, Wehrli B and Moore CC. The hyoplatysmal ligament: Characterization and biomechanical properties. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery;14(5):369-71.
Brosh T, Zary R, Pilo R and Gavish A. Influence of periodontal ligament simulation and splints on strains developing at the cervical area of a tooth crown. European Journal of Oral Sciences;120(5):466-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2012.00990.x
Canullo L, Iannello G, Penarrocha M and Garcia B. Impact of implant diameter on bone level changes around platform switched implants: Preliminary results of 18 months follow-up a prospective randomized match-paired controlled trial. Clinical Oral Implants Research;23(10):1142-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02297.x
Chang CL, Chen CS, Huang CH and Hsu ML. Finite element analysis of the dental implant using a topology optimization method. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(7):999-1008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.06.004
Eom TG, Jeon GR, Jeong CM, Kim YK, Kim SG, Cho IH, et al. Experimental study of bone response to hydroxyapatite coating implants: Bone-implant contact and removal torque test. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology;114(4):411-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2011.10.036
Hasan I, Roger B, Heinemann F, Keilig L and Bourauel C. Influence of abutment design on the success of immediately loaded dental implants: Experimental and numerical studies. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(7):817-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.09.023
Hong J, Lim YJ and Park SO. Quantitative biomechanical analysis of the influence of the cortical bone and implant length on primary stability. Clinical Oral Implants Research;23(10):1193-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02285.x
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Claessens L and Vickaryous MK. The evolution, development and skeletal identity of the crocodylian pelvis: Revisiting a forgotten scientific debate. Journal of Morphology;273(10):1185-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20059
Kohlsdorf T and Navas C. Evolution of form and function: Morphophysiological relationships and locomotor performance in tropidurine lizards. Journal of Zoology;288(1):41-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2012.00918.x
Lee QQ, Oh J, Kralj-Fiser S, Kuntner M and Li DQ. Emasculation: Gloves-off strategy enhances eunuch spider endurance. Biology Letters;8(5):733-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0285
Maidment SCR and Barrett PM. Does morphological convergence imply functional similarity? A test using the evolution of quadrupedalism in ornithischian dinosaurs. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;279(1743):3765-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.1040
Ritzman TB, Stroik LK, Julik E, Hutchins ED, Lasku E, Denardo DF, et al. The gross anatomy of the original and regenerated tail in the green anole (anolis carolinensis). Anatomical Record-Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology;295(10):1596-608. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.22524
Wolff JO and Gorb SN. Comparative morphology of pretarsal scopulae in eleven spider families. Arthropod Structure & Development;41(5):419-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2012.04.004
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Galna B, Lord S, Daud D, Archibald N, Burn D and Rochester L. Visual sampling during walking in people with parkinson's disease and the influence of environment and dual-task. Brain Research;1473:35-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2012.07.017
Grenier JG, Millet GY, Peyrot N, Samozino P, Oullion R, Messonnier L, et al. Effects of extreme-duration heavy load carriage on neuromuscular function and locomotion: A military-based study. Plos One;7(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043586
Mulavara AP, Ruttley T, Cohen HS, Peters BT, Miller C, Brady R, et al. Vestibular-somatosensory convergence in head movement control during locomotion after long-duration space flight. Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation;22(2-3):153-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ves-2011-0435
Nakhaee K, Farahmand F and Salarieh H. Studying the effect of kinematical pattern on the mechanical performance of paraplegic gait with reciprocating orthosis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine;226(H8):600-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411912447717
Saimpont A, Malouin F, Tousignant B and Jackson PL. The influence of body configuration on motor imagery of walking in younger and older adults. Neuroscience;222:49-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.06.066
Sejdic E, Fu YY, Pak A, Fairley JA and Chau T. The effects of rhythmic sensory cues on the temporal dynamics of human gait. Plos One;7(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043104
Serrao M, Ranavolo A, Andersen OK, Conte C, Don R, Cortese F, et al. Adaptive behaviour of the spinal cord in the transition from quiet stance to walking. Bmc Neuroscience;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2202-13-80
Silverman AK and Neptune RR. Muscle and prosthesis contributions to amputee walking mechanics: A modeling study. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2271-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.008
Stubbs PW and Gervasio S. Motor adaptation following split-belt treadmill walking. Journal of Neurophysiology;108(5):1225-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.01197.2011
van den Bogert AJ, Hupperets M, Schlarb H and Krabbe B. Predictive musculoskeletal simulation using optimal control: Effects of added limb mass on energy cost and kinematics of walking and running. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P2):123-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112440644
van Keeken HG, Vrieling AH, Hof AL, Postema K and Otten B. Principles of obstacle avoidance with a transfemoral prosthetic limb. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1109-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.017
Wieters KM, Kim JH and Lee C. Assessment of wearable global positioning system units for physical activity research. Journal of Physical Activity & Health;9(7):913-23.
Zadpoor AA and Nikooyan AA. The effects of lower-extremity muscle fatigue on the vertical ground reaction force: A meta-analysis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine;226(H8):579-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411912447021
Zifchock RA, Pratt K, Brown A and Hillstrom H. Knee kinematic coupling in males and females: Open and closed-chain tasks. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(3):291-6.
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Bishop C, Paul G and Thewlis D. Recommendations for the reporting of foot and ankle models. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2185-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.019
Deshpande AD, Xu Z, Vande Weghe MJ, Brown BH, Ko J, Chang LY, et al. Mechanisms of the anatomically correct testbed hand. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics;18(1):238-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2011.2166801
Doht S, Jansen H, Meffert R and Frey S. Higher stability with locking plates in hand surgery? Biomechanical investigation of the trilock system in a fracture model. International Orthopaedics;36(8):1641-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1524-7
Erhart S, Lutz M, Arora R and Schmoelz W. Measurement of intraarticular wrist joint biomechanics with a force controlled system. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(7):900-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.10.003
Park J, Baum BS, Kim YS, Kim YH and Shim JK. Prehension synergy: Use of mechanical advantage during multifinger torque production on mechanically fixed and free objects. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(3):284-90.
Reghem E, Byron C, Bels V and Pouydebat E. Hand posture in the grey mouse lemur during arboreal locomotion on narrow branches. Journal of Zoology;288(1):76-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2012.00926.x
Whitting JW, Steele JR, McGhee DE and Munro BJ. Effects of passive ankle dorsiflexion stiffness on ankle mechanics during drop landings. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport;15(5):468-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.03.004
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Omae H, Steinmann SP, Zhao CF, Zobitz ME, Wongtriratanachai P, Sperling JW, et al. Biomechanical effect of rotator cuff augmentation with an acellular dermal matrix graft: A cadaver study. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):789-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.001
*METHODS*
Aiken A, Bouloux G and Hudgins P. Mr imaging of the temporomandibular joint. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America;20(3):397-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mric.2012.05.002
Bertetto AM, Meili S, Concu A and Crisafulli A. An inflatable pneumatic system for blood pressure recovery. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines;40(4):506-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15397734.2012.687312
Even PC and Nadkarni NA. Indirect calorimetry in laboratory mice and rats: Principles, practical considerations, interpretation and perspectives. American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology;303(5):R459-R76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpregu.00137.2012
Hikihara Y, Tanaka S, Ohkawara K, Ishikawa-Takata K and Tabata I. Validation and comparison of 3 accelerometers for measuring physical activity intensity during non locomotive activities and locomotive movements. Journal of Physical Activity & Health;9(7):935-43.
Lin HT and Trimmer BA. A new bi-axial cantilever beam design for biomechanics force measurements. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2310-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.005
Monnet T, Thouze A, Pain MTG and Begon M. Assessment of reproducibility of thigh marker ranking during walking and landing tasks. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1200-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.05.006
Nicayenzi B, Crookshank M, Olsen M, Schemitsch EH, Bougherara H and Zdero R. Biomechanical measurements of cortical screw stripping torque in human versus artificial femurs. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H-Journal of Engineering in Medicine;226(H8):645-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954411912450998
Sutter R, Zanetti M and Pfirrmann CWA. New developments in hip imaging. Radiology;264(3):651-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1148/radiol.12110357
Wackym PA, Ratigan JA, Birck JD, Johnson SH, Doornink J, Bottlang M, et al. Rapid cvemp and ovemp responses elicited by a novel head striker and recording device. Otology & Neurotology;33(8):1392-400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MAO.0b013e318268d234
Zhu R, Cheng LM, Yu Y, Zander T, Chen B and Rohlmann A. Comparison of four reconstruction methods after total sacrectomy: A finite element study. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):771-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.008
*MODELING*
Alvarez-Icaza R and Boahen K. Inferior olive mirrors joint dynamics to implement an inverse controller. Biological Cybernetics;106(8-9):429-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-012-0498-2
Arzani A and Shadden SC. Characterization of the transport topology in patient-specific abdominal aortic aneurysm models. Physics of Fluids;24(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4744984
Li GJ, Zhu LD and Lu XY. Numerical studies on locomotion perfromance of fish-like tail fins. Journal of Hydrodynamics;24(4):488-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1001-6058(11)60270-9
Motlagh O, Tang SH, Khaksar W and Ismail N. An alternative approach to fcm activation for modeling dynamic systems. Applied Artificial Intelligence;26(8):733-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08839514.2012.713307
Shi JF, Curtis N, Fitton LC, O'Higgins P and Fagan MJ. Developing a musculoskeletal model of the primate skull: Predicting muscle activations, bite force, and joint reaction forces using multibody dynamics analysis and advanced optimisation methods. Journal of Theoretical Biology;310:21-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2012.06.006
Tsafnat N, Gerald JDF, Le HN and Stachurski ZH. Micromechanics of sea urchin spines. Plos One;7(9). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0044140
Tuijt M, Koolstra JH, Lobbezoo F and Naeije M. Biomechanical modeling of open locks of the human temporomandibular joint. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):749-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.04.007
Wright AD and Laing AC. The influence of headform orientation and flooring systems on impact dynamics during simulated fall-related head impacts. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1071-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.012
*MUSCLE*
Zhu Y, Qiu HY, Trzeciakowski JP, Sun Z, Li ZH, Hong ZK, et al. Temporal analysis of vascular smooth muscle cell elasticity and adhesion reveals oscillation waveforms that differ with aging. Aging Cell;11(5):741-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-9726.2012.00840.x
*NEURAL*
Borodinsky LN, Belgacem YH and Swapna I. Electrical activity as a developmental regulator in the formation of spinal cord circuits. Current Opinion in Neurobiology;22(4):624-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2012.02.004
Buschges A. Lessons for circuit function from large insects: Towards understanding the neural basis of motor flexibility. Current Opinion in Neurobiology;22(4):602-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2012.02.003
Elbaz I, Yelin-Bekerman L, Nicenboim J, Vatine G and Appelbaum L. Genetic ablation of hypocretin neurons alters behavioral state transitions in zebrafish. Journal of Neuroscience;32(37):12961-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1284-12.2012
Nusbaum MP and Blitz DM. Neuropeptide modulation of microcircuits. Current Opinion in Neurobiology;22(4):592-601. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2012.01.003
Rodgers SP, Born HA, Das P and Jankowsky JL. Transgenic app expression during postnatal development causes persistent locomotor hyperactivity in the adult. Molecular Neurodegeneration;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1750-1326-7-28
Ruben M, Drapeau MD, Mizrak D and Blau J. A mechanism for circadian control of pacemaker neuron excitability. Journal of Biological Rhythms;27(5):353-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0748730412455918
Samano C, Nasrabady SE and Nistri A. A study of the potential neuroprotective effect of riluzole on locomotor networks of the neonatal rat spinal cord in vitro damaged by excitotoxicity. Neuroscience;222:356-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.06.064
Taccola G, Olivieri D, D'Angelo G, Blackburn P, Secchia L and Ballanyi K. A(1) adenosine receptor modulation of chemically and electrically evoked lumbar locomotor network activity in isolated newborn rat spinal cords. Neuroscience;222:191-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.07.030
*OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY*
Weed BC, Borazjani A, Patnaik SS, Prabhu R, Horstemeyer MF, Ryan PL, et al. Stress state and strain rate dependence of the human placenta. Annals of Biomedical Engineering;40(10):2255-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-012-0588-2
Zhou L, Lee JH, Wen Y, Constantinou C, Yoshinobu M, Omata S, et al. Biomechanical properties and associated collagen composition in vaginal tissue of women with pelvic organ prolapse. Journal of Urology;188(3):875-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2012.05.017
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Cidambi KR, Glaser DA, Bastrom TP, Nunn TN, Ono T and Newton PO. Postoperative changes in spinal rod contour in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis an in vivo deformation study. Spine;37(18):1566-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e318252ccbe
Daftari TK, Chinthakunta SR, Ingalhalikar A, Gudipally M, Hussain M and Khalil S. Kinematics of a selectively constrained radiolucent anterior lumbar disc: Comparisons to hybrid and circumferential fusion. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):759-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.010
Gregory DE, Bae WC, Sah RL and Masuda K. Anular delamination strength of human lumbar intervertebral disc. European Spine Journal;21(9):1716-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2308-x
Hirano K, Imagama S, Hasegawa Y, Wakao N, Muramoto A and Ishiguro N. Effect of back muscle strength and sagittal spinal imbalance on locomotive syndrome in japanese men. Orthopedics;35(7):E1073-E8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120621-25
Liu RW, Yaszay B, Glaser D, Bastrom TP and Newton PO. A method for assessing axial vertebral rotation based on differential rod curvature on the lateral radiograph. Spine;37(18):E1120-E5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e318258aa17
Malhotra NR, Han WM, Beckstein J, Cloyd J, Chen WL and Elliott DM. An injectable nucleus pulposus implant restores compressive range of motion in the ovine disc. Spine;37(18):E1099-E105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825cdfb7
Melnyk AD, Wen TL, Kingwell S, Chak JD, Singh V, Cripton PA, et al. Load transfer characteristics between posterior spinal implants and the lumbar spine under anterior shear loading. Spine;37(18):E1126-E33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825b528d
Michael ALR, Loughenbury PR, Rao AS, Dunsmuir RA and Millner PA. A survey of current controversies in scoliosis surgery in the united kingdom. Spine;37(18):1573-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31825409f4
Prasarn ML, Zych G, Gaski G, Baria D, Kaimrajh D, Milne T, et al. Biomechanical study of 4-hole pubic symphyseal plating: Locked versus unlocked constructs. Orthopedics;35(7):E1028-E32. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120621-15
Sharma VA, Sharma DK and Shukla CK. Oesteogenic study of lumbosacral transitional vertebra in central india region. Journal of the Anatomical Society of India;60(2):212-7.
Smolders LA, Kingma I, Bergknut N, van der Veen AJ, Dhert WJA, Hazewinkel HAW, et al. Biomechanical assessment of the effects of decompressive surgery in non-chondrodystrophic and chondrodystrophic canine multisegmented lumbar spines. European Spine Journal;21(9):1692-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2285-0
Thambiraj S, Forward DP, Thomas J and Boszczyk BM. A novel "Pelvic ring augmentation construct" For lumbo-pelvic reconstruction in tumour surgery. European Spine Journal;21(9):1797-803. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2243-x
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Becker T, Weigl D, Mercado E, Katz K and Bar-On E. Fractures and refractures after femoral locking compression plate fixation in children and adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;32(7):E40-E6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e318264496a
Beitzel K, Obopilwe E, Chowaniec DM, Nowak MD, Hanypsiak BT, Guerra JJ, et al. Biomechanical properties of repairs for dislocated ac joints using suture button systems with integrated tendon augmentation. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(10):1927-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-011-1828-y
DiMeo AJ, Lalush DS, Grant E and Morcuende JA. Development of a surrogate biomodel for the investigation of clubfoot bracing. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;32(7):E47-E52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e3182571656
Dy CJ, Ouellette EA, Makowski ALH, Milne E and Latta LL. Peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears cause ulnocarpal instability: A biomechanical pilot study. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research;470(10):2771-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2399-z
Fornalski S, McGarry MH, Bui CNH, Kim WC and Lee TQ. Biomechanical effects of joint line elevation in total knee arthroplasty. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):824-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.009
Hewett TE, Myer GD, Ford KR, Paterno MV and Quatman CE. The 2012 abjs nicolas andry award: The sequence of prevention: A systematic approach to prevent anterior cruciate ligament injury. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research;470(10):2930-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2440-2
Hillen RJ, Burger BJ, Poll RG, van Dijk CN and Veeger D. The effect of experimental shortening of the clavicle on shoulder kinematics. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):777-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.003
Jeong BO and Lee DK. Treatment for type c fractures of the distal humerus with the lcp distal humerus system. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology;22(7):565-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0893-8
Jung GH, Cho CH and Kim JD. Distractive bridge plating in metaphyseal comminuted fractures of the distal radius through a pronator sparing approach. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology;22(7):613-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0885-8
Kwon OS, Kamath AF and Kelly JD. Arthroscopic treatment of an anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture in a skeletally immature patient. Orthopedics;35(7):589-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120621-04
Liang BW, Ding ZQ, Shen JG, Zhai WL, Kang LQ, Zhou L, et al. A distal femoral supra-condylar plate: Biomechanical comparison with condylar plate and first clinical application for treatment of supracondylar fracture. International Orthopaedics;36(8):1673-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1529-2
Schneppendahl J, Thelen S, Gehrmann S, Twehues S, Eichler C, Koebke J, et al. Biomechanical stability of different suture fixation techniques for tibial eminence fractures. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(10):2088-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-011-1838-9
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Bestaven E, Guillaud E and Cazalets JR. Is "Circling" Behavior in humans related to postural asymmetry? Plos One;7(9). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043861
Deliagina TG, Zelenin PV and Orlovsky GN. Physiological and circuit mechanisms of postural control. Current Opinion in Neurobiology;22(4):646-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2012.03.002
Takeda K. A kinesiological analysis of the stand-to-sit during the third trimester. Journal of Physical Therapy Science;24(7):621-4.
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Johnston TR and Hubbard M. Optimization of the visco-elastic parameters describing the heel-region of a prosthesis. Journal of Theoretical Biology;311:1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2012.06.023
Moazen M, Jones AC, Leonidou A, Jin ZM, Wilcox RK and Tsiridis E. Rigid versus flexible plate fixation for periprosthetic femoral fracture-computer modelling of a clinical case. Medical Engineering & Physics;34(8):1041-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.11.007
*ROBOTICS*
Endo G and Hirose S. Study on roller-walker - improvement of locomotive efficiency of quadruped robots by passive wheels. Advanced Robotics;26(8-9):969-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156855312x633066
Fard BM, Bagheri A and Nariman-Zadeh N. Limit cycle walker push recovery based on a receding horizon control scheme. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part I-Journal of Systems and Control Engineering;226(I7):914-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0959651812445249
Kang RJ, Branson DT, Guglielmino E and Caldwell DG. Dynamic modeling and control of an octopus inspired multiple continuum arm robot. Computers & Mathematics with Applications;64(5):1004-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2012.03.018
Lu ZG, Aoyama T, Sekiyama K, Hasegawa Y and Fukuda T. Transition motion from ladder climbing to brachiation with optimal load-allocation control. Advanced Robotics;26(8-9):1075-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156855312x633101
Seo T and Sitti M. Tank-like module-based climbing robot using passive compliant joints. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics;18(1):397-408. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2011.2182617
Shieh MY, Chen CS, Chuang CH, Liou YR and Li JH. Gait detection based stable locomotion control system for biped robots. Computers & Mathematics with Applications;64(5):1431-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2012.03.090
*REACHING / GRASP*
Cos I, Medleg F and Cisek P. The modulatory influence of end-point controllability on decisions between actions. Journal of Neurophysiology;108(6):1764-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00081.2012
*REHABILITATION*
Bussey MD, Milosavljevic S and Adhia D. Response to letter to the editor: "Innominate 3d motion modeling: Biomechanically interesting, but clinically irrelevant". Manual Therapy;17(5):E13-E. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2012.04.004
Ho KCT, Saevarsson SK, Ramm H, Lieck R, Zachow S, Sharma GB, et al. Computed tomography analysis of knee pose and geometry before and after total knee arthroplasty. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2215-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.004
King S, Vanicek N, Mockford KA and Coughlin PA. The effect of a 3-month supervised exercise programme on gait parameters of patients with peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication. Clinical Biomechanics;27(8):845-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.05.002
Lu Q, Liang JX, Qiao B and Ma O. A new active body weight support system capable of virtually offloading partial body mass. Ieee-Asme Transactions on Mechatronics;18(1):11-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2011.2160555
Luciani LB, Genovese V, Monaco V, Odetti L, Cattin E and Micera S. Design and evaluation of a new mechatronic platform for assessment and prevention of fall risks. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation;9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-9-51
Morrison SA, Pomeranz JL, Yu NM, Read MS, Sisto SA and Behrman AL. Life care planning projections for individuals with motor incomplete spinal cord injury before and after locomotor training intervention: A case series. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy;36(3):144-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NPT.0b013e318262e5ab
Ridgeway K and Silvernail J. Innominate 3d motion modeling: Biomechanically interesting, but clinically irrelevant. Manual Therapy;17(5):E11-E2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2012.02.017
Safee MKM, Abas W, Ibrahim F, Abu Osman NA and Salahuddin MHR. Electromyographic activity of the lower limb muscles during salat and specific exercises. Journal of Physical Therapy Science;24(6):549-52.
Shahgholi L, Bengtson KA, Bishop AT, Shin AY, Spinner RJ, Basford JR, et al. A comparison of manual and quantitative elbow strength testing. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation;91(10):856-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0b013e31825f14f9
Stephensen D, Drechsler WI and Scott OM. Biomechanics of lower limb haemophilic arthropathy. Blood Reviews;26(5):213-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.blre.2012.06.003
Trombini-Souza F, Fuller R, Matias A, Yokota M, Butugan M, Goldenstein-Schainberg C, et al. Effectiveness of a long-term use of a minimalist footwear versus habitual shoe on pain, function and mechanical loads in knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-121
Yue L, Guo GH and Li Z. The effects of rehabilitative training on the behaviors of parkinson's disease mouse and underlying mechanism. International Journal of Neuroscience;122(10):570-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00207454.2012.693996
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Coquart JB, Eston RG, Noakes TD, Tourny-Chollet C, L'Hermette M, Lemaitre F, et al. Estimated time limit a brief review of a perceptually based scale. Sports Medicine;42(10):845-55.
De Monsabert BG, Rossi J, Berton E and Vigouroux L. Quantification of hand and forearm muscle forces during a maximal power grip task. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise;44(10):1906-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31825d9612
Donnelly CJ, Elliott BC, Doyle TLA, Finch CF, Dempsey AR and Lloyd DG. Changes in knee joint biomechanics following balance and technique training and a season of australian football. British Journal of Sports Medicine;46(13):917-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2011-090829
Felicio LR, Saad MC, Liporaci RF, Baffa AD, dos Santos AC and Bevilaqua-Grossi D. Correlation between trochlear groove depth and patellar position during open and closed kinetic chain exercises in subjects with anterior knee pain. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(3):335-42.
Gilchrist M and Rueda MF. Special issue on impact biomechanics in sport. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):163-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112453437
Hoshizaki TB, Walsh E, Post A, Rousseau P, Kendall M, Karton C, et al. The application of brain tissue deformation values in assessing the safety performance of ice hockey helmets. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):226-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112448765
Kalaja SP, Jaakkola TT, Liukkonen JO and Digelidis N. Development of junior high school students' fundamental movement skills and physical activity in a naturalistic physical education setting. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy;17(4):411-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2011.603124
Kipp K, Redden J, Sabick M and Harris C. Kinematic and kinetic synergies of the lower extremities during the pull in olympic weightlifting. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(3):271-8.
Malliaropoulos N, Mendiguchia J, Pehlivanidis H, Papadopoulou S, Valle X, Malliaras P, et al. Hamstring exercises for track and field athletes: Injury and exercise biomechanics, and possible implications for exercise selection and primary prevention. British Journal of Sports Medicine;46(12):846-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2011-090474
McIntosh AS. Biomechanical considerations in the design of equipment to prevent sports injury. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):193-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111431024
Patton DA, McIntosh AS, Kleiven S and Frechede B. Injury data from unhelmeted football head impacts evaluated against critical strain tolerance curves. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):177-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112438305
Sidhu SK, Cresswell AG and Carroll TJ. Motor cortex excitability does not increase during sustained cycling exercise to volitional exhaustion. Journal of Applied Physiology;113(3):401-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00486.2012
Voelzke M, Stutzig N, Thorhauer HA and Granacher U. Promoting lower extremity strength in elite volleyball players: Effects of two combined training methods. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport;15(5):457-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.02.004
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Goh KL, Holmes DF, Lu Y, Purslow PP, Kadler KE, Bechet D, et al. Bimodal collagen fibril diameter distributions direct age-related variations in tendon resilience and resistance to rupture. Journal of Applied Physiology;113(6):878-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00258.2012
Martins CAQ, Bertuzzi RT, Tisot RA, Michelin AF, do Prado JM, Stroher A, et al. Dextrose prolotherapy and corticosteroid injection into rat achilles tendon. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(10):1891-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-011-1789-1
Moyer JT, Abraham AC and Donahue TLH. Nanoindentation of human meniscal surfaces. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2230-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.017
Ni T, Senthil-Kumar P, Dubbin K, Aznar-Cervantes SD, Datta N, Randolph MA, et al. A photoactivated nanofiber graft material for augmented achilles tendon repair. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine;44(8):645-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/lsm.22066
O'Brien EJO, Frank CB, Shrive NG, Hallgrimsson B and Hart DA. Heterotopic mineralization (ossification or calcification) in tendinopathy or following surgical tendon trauma. International Journal of Experimental Pathology;93(5):319-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2613.2012.00829.x
Rigo IZ, Haugstvedt JR, Ludvigsen P and Rokkum M. Comparison of modified kessler and yotsumoto-dona suture: A biomechanical study on porcine tendons. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery;46(5):313-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/2000656x.2012.700005
Xia CS, Zuo JN, Wang CY and Wang YZ. Tendon healing in vivo: Effect of mannose-6-phosphate on flexor tendon adhesion formation. Orthopedics;35(7):E1056-E60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120621-21
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Dutcheshen N, Maerz T, Rabban P, Haut RC, Button KD, Baker KC, et al. The acute effect of bipolar radiofrequency energy thermal chondroplasty on intrinsic biomechanical properties and thickness of chondromalacic human articular cartilage. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions of the Asme;134(8). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4007105
Klein MCG and Gorb SN. Epidermis architecture and material properties of the skin of four snake species. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):3140-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0479
Responte DJ, Lee JK, Hu JC and Athanasiou KA. Biomechanics-driven chondrogenesis: From embryo to adult. Faseb Journal;26(9):3614-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fj.12-207241
Rouleau L, Tremblay D, Cartier R, Mongrain R and Leask RL. Regional variations in canine descending aortic tissue mechanical properties change with formalin fixation. Cardiovascular Pathology;21(5):390-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carpath.2011.12.002
Unnikrishnan VU, Unnikrishnan GU and Reddy JN. Biomechanics of breast tumor: Effect of collagen and tissue density. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design;8(3):257-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10999-012-9190-x
Wilusz RE, DeFrate LE and Guilak F. Immunofluorescence-guided atomic force microscopy to measure the micromechanical properties of the pericellular matrix of porcine articular cartilage. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):2997-3007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0314
Zhang L, Pei YF, Wang L, Liao MF, Lu QS, Zhuang YF, et al. Dramatic decrease of aortic longitudinal elastic strength in a rat model of aortic dissection. Annals of Vascular Surgery;26(7):996-1001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2012.02.004
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Baeck K, Asiminei AG, Verbeken E, Goffin J and Vander Sloten J. Experimental characterization of the mechanical properties of the superior sagittal sinus: Bridging vein complex. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):165-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111435045
Kendall M, Walsh ES and Hoshizaki TB. Comparison between hybrid iii and hodgson-wsu headforms by linear and angular dynamic impact response. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):260-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112436901
Ouckama R and Pearsall DJ. Impact performance of ice hockey helmets: Head acceleration versus focal force dispersion. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):185-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111435625
Post A, Hoshizaki TB, Gilchrist M and Brien S. Analysis of the influence of independent variables used for reconstruction of a traumatic brain injury incident. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):290-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112436629
Post A, Walsh ES, Hoshizaki TB and Gilchrist MD. Analysis of loading curve characteristics on the production of brain deformation metrics. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):200-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337112449420
Preatoni E, Wallbaum A, Gathercole N, Coombes S, Stokes KA and Trewartha G. An integrated measurement system for analysing impact biomechanics in the rugby scrum. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology;226(P3-4):266-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1754337111435200
Wright DA, Nam D and Whyne CM. A comparison of stereology, structural rigidity and a novel 3d failure surface analysis method in the assessment of torsional strength and stiffness in a mouse tibia fracture model. Journal of Biomechanics;45(13):2236-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.06.016
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Oomen AM, Oosterlinck M, Pille F, Sonneveld DC, Gasthuys F and Back W. Use of a pressure plate to analyse the toe-heel load redistribution underneath a normal shoe and a shoe with a wide toe in sound warmblood horses at the walk and trot. Research in Veterinary Science;93(2):1026-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2012.01.010
Rahal SC, Volpi RS, Teixeira CR, Machado VMV, Soares GDP, Neto CR, et al. Congenital deformity of the paw in a captive tiger: Case report. Bmc Veterinary Research;8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-8-98
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Bochsler TM, Legge GE, Kallie CS and Gage R. Seeing steps and ramps with simulated low acuity: Impact of texture and locomotion. Optometry and Vision Science;89(9):E1299-E307. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0b013e318264f2bd
Farivar F, Shoorehdeli MA and Teshnehlab M. An interdisciplinary overview and intelligent control of human prosthetic eye movements system for the emotional support by a huggable pet-type robot from a biomechatronical viewpoint. Journal of the Franklin Institute-Engineering and Applied Mathematics;349(7):2243-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfranklin.2011.04.014
Fazio MA, Grytz R, Bruno L, Girard MJA, Gardiner S, Girkin CA, et al. Regional variations in mechanical strain in the posterior human sclera. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science;53(9):5326-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.12-9668
Holly JE and Harmon SM. Sensory conflict compared in microgravity, artificial gravity, motion sickness, and vestibular disorders. Journal of Vestibular Research-Equilibrium & Orientation;22(2-3):81-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ves-2012-0441
Scheler A, Spoerl E and Boehm AG. Effect of diabetes mellitus on corneal biomechanics and measurement of intraocular pressure. Acta Ophthalmologica;90(6):e447-e51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.02437.x
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Nederlof R and Muller M. A biomechanical model of rock drilling in the piddock barnea candida (bivalvia; mollusca). Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):2947-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0329
Niven JE, Ott SR and Rogers SM. Visually targeted reaching in horse-head grasshoppers. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;279(1743):3697-705. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.0918
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Honeycutt CF, Nardelli P, Cope TC and Nichols TR. Muscle spindle responses to horizontal support surface perturbation in the anesthetized cat: Insights into the role of autogenic feedback in whole body postural control. Journal of Neurophysiology;108(5):1253-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00929.2011
Hu SH, Lopez S, Niewiarowski PH and Xia ZH. Dynamic self-cleaning in gecko setae via digital hyperextension. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):2781-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0108
Marvi H and Hu DL. Friction enhancement in concertina locomotion of snakes. Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(76):3067-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0132
Rojas AD, Kortner G and Geiser F. Cool running: Locomotor performance at low body temperature in mammals. Biology Letters;8(5):868-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0269
Usherwood JR, Channon AJ, Myatt JP, Rankin JW and Hubel TY. The human foot and heel-sole-toe walking strategy: A mechanism enabling an inverted pendular gait with low isometric muscle force? Journal of the Royal Society Interface;9(75):2396-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2012.0179