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LITERATURE UPDATE
December 20, 2012 – December 26, 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*
Schwabe P, Greiner S, Ganzert R, Eberhart J, Dahn K, Stemberger A, et al. Effect of a novel nonviral gene delivery of bmp-2 on bone healing. Scientific World Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/560142
Zhou CC, Li YF, Wang XM, Shui XP and Hu J. 1,25dihydroxy vitamin d-3 improves titanium implant osseointegration in osteoporotic rats. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology;114(5):S174-S8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2011.09.030
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Bell MT, Puskas F, Smith PD, Agoston VA, Fullerton DA, Meng XZ, et al. Attenuation of spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury by specific alpha-2a receptor activation with dexmedetomidine. Journal of Vascular Surgery;56(5):1398-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.04.012
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Li M, Liu LQ, Xi N, Wang YC, Dong ZL, Xiao XB, et al. Atomic force microscopy imaging and mechanical properties measurement of red blood cells and aggressive cancer cells. Science China-Life Sciences;55(11):968-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11427-012-4399-3
Rakshit S, Zhang YX, Manibog K, Shafraz O and Sivasankar S. Ideal, catch, and slip bonds in cadherin adhesion. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America;109(46):18815-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1208349109
*COMPARATIVE*
Clemente CJ and Federle W. Mechanisms of self-cleaning in fluid-based smooth adhesive pads of insects. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046001
Eisenstein M. Temperature effects on the biomechanics of prey capture in the frog rana pipiens. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;317A(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1706
Manduell KL, Harrison ME and Thorpe SKS. Forest structure and support availability influence orangutan locomotion in sumatra and borneo. American Journal of Primatology;74(12):1128-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajp.22072
Sandusky PE and Deban SM. Temperature effects on the biomechanics of prey capture in the frog rana pipiens. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;317A(10):595-607. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1751
Sekulic S, Podgorac J, Kekovic G, Zarkov M and Kopitovic A. Significance of adequate postural control in the appearance of habitual upright bipedal locomotion. Medical Hypotheses;79(5):564-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2012.07.019
Shen YY, Zhou WP, Zhou TC, Zeng YN, Li GM, Irwin DM, et al. Genome-wide scan for bats and dolphin to detect their genetic basis for new locomotive styles. Plos One;7(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0046455
Tingley R, Greenlees MJ and Shine R. Hydric balance and locomotor performance of an anuran (rhinella marina) invading the australian arid zone. Oikos;121(12):1959-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0706.2012.20422.x
Tucker DB and McBrayer LD. Overcoming obstacles: The effect of obstacles on locomotor performance and behaviour. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society;107(4):813-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2012.01993.x
Voigt CC, Borrisov IM and Voigt-Heucke SL. Terrestrial locomotion imposes high metabolic requirements on bats. Journal of Experimental Biology;215(24):4340-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.076224
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Bulut T, Durmus E, Mihmanli A, Dolanmaz D, Kalayci A and Saglam H. Distracted mandible does not reach the same strength as normal mandible in rabbits. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology;114(5):S140-S5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2011.09.024
Jimbo R, Coelho PG, Bryington M, Baldassarri M, Tovar N, Currie F, et al. Nano hydroxyapatite-coated implants improve bone nanomechanical properties. Journal of Dental Research;91(12):1172-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034512463240
Sato FRL, Asprino L, Consani S, Noritomi PY and de Moraes M. A comparative evaluation of the hybrid technique for fixation of the sagittal split ramus osteotomy in mandibular advancement by mechanical, photoelastic, and finite element analysis. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology;114(5):S60-S8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.08.027
Streckbein P, Streckbein RG, Wilbrand JF, Malik CY, Schaaf H, Howaldt HP, et al. Non-linear 3d evaluation of different oral implant-abutment connections. Journal of Dental Research;91(12):1184-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034512463396
*DIGESTIVE*
Frokjaer JB, Brock C, Brun J, Simren M, Dimcevski G, Funch-Jensen P, et al. Esophageal distension parameters as potential biomarkers of impaired gastrointestinal function in diabetes patients. Neurogastroenterology and Motility;24(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01966.x
Saeidi N, Nestoridi E, Kucharczyk J, Uygun MK, Yarmush ML and Stylopoulos N. Sleeve gastrectomy and roux-en-y gastric bypass exhibit differential effects on food preferences, nutrient absorption and energy expenditure in obese rats. International Journal of Obesity;36(11):1396-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2012.167
*ERGONOMICS*
Allen JL, James C and Snodgrass SJ. The effect of load on biomechanics during an overhead lift in the workhab functional capacity evaluation. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation;43(4):487-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-2012-1386
Huang YD, Wang S, Wang T and He LH. Effects of backrest density on lumbar load and comfort during seated work. Chinese Medical Journal;125(19):3505-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn...99.2012.19.026
Mishra W, Amitabha D, Iqbal R, Gangopadhyay S and Chandra AM. An integrative approach for evaluating work related musculoskeletal disorders. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation;43(4):437-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-2012-1460
Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Umar RZR, Le P, Mehta J, Ko PL, et al. A biomechanical and subjective assessment and comparison of three ambulance cot design configurations. Ergonomics;55(11):1350-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2012.706715
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Frelat MA, Katina S, Weber GW and Bookstein FL. Technical note: A novel geometric morphometric approach to the study of long bone shape variation. American Journal of Physical Anthropology;149(4):628-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22177
Itonaga K, Edwards A, Wapstra E and Jones SM. Interpopulational variation in costs of reproduction related to pregnancy in a viviparous lizard. Ethology Ecology & Evolution;24(4):367-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03949370.2012.702686
Kramer PA. Brief communication: Could kadanuumuu (ksd-vp-1/1) and lucy (al 288-1) have walked together comfortably? American Journal of Physical Anthropology;149(4):616-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22169
Michaux J, Hautier L, Hutterer R, Lebrun R, Guy F and Garcia-Talavera F. Body shape and life style of the extinct rodent canariomys bravoi (mammalia, murinae) from tenerife, canary islands (spain). Comptes Rendus Palevol;11(7):485-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2012.06.004
Shine R, Goiran C, Shine T, Fauvel T and Brischoux F. Phenotypic divergence between seasnake (emydocephalus annulatus) populations from adjacent bays of the new caledonian lagoon. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society;107(4):824-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2012.01971.x
Walmsley A, Elton S, Louys J, Bishop LC and Meloro C. Humeral epiphyseal shape in the felidae: The influence of phylogeny, allometry, and locomotion. Journal of Morphology;273(12):1424-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20084
Wells JCK, DeSilva JM and Stock JT. The obstetric dilemma: An ancient game of russian roulette, or a variable dilemma sensitive to ecology? American Journal of Physical Anthropology;149:40-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22160
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Ardigo LP and Capelli C. Energy expenditure during the lany footrace 2011-a case study. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism-Physiologie Appliquee Nutrition Et Metabolisme;37(6):1247-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/h2012-108
Grabowska M, Godlewska E, Schmidt J and Daun-Gruhn S. Quadrupedal gaits in hexapod animals - inter-leg coordination in free-walking adult stick insects. Journal of Experimental Biology;215(24):4255-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.073643
Hong YL, Wang L, Li JX and Zhou JH. Comparison of plantar loads during treadmill and overground running. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport;15(6):554-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.01.004
Iino Y and Kojima T. Validity of the top-down approach of inverse dynamics analysis in fast and large rotational trunk movements. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(4):420-30.
Kevern JT, King GW and Bruetsch AP. Pervious concrete surface characterization to reduce slip-related falls. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities;26(4):526-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)cf.1943-5509.0000263
Liu AM, Nester CJ, Jones RK, Lundgren P, Lundberg A, Arndt A, et al. Effect of an antipronation foot orthosis on ankle and subtalar kinematics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise;44(12):2384-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e318265df1d
Spiker AM, Dixit S and Cosgarea AJ. Triathlon: Running injuries. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review;20(4):206-13.
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Frommholz D and Illges H. Maximal locomotor depression follows maximal ankle swelling during the progression of arthritis in k/bxn mice. Rheumatology International;32(12):3999-4003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00296-011-2337-5
Mandi DM. Ankle fractures. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery;29(2):155-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2012.01.002
Muscarella V, Sadri S and Pusateri J. Indications and considerations of foot and ankle arthrodesis. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery;29(1):1-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2011.09.001
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Llopis E, Higueras V, Vano M and Altonaga JR. Anatomic and radiographic evaluation of the hip. European Journal of Radiology;81(12):3727-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.03.032
Lopez R, Singh T, Banga S and Hasan N. Subtalar joint arthrodesis. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery;29(1):67-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2011.09.003
*METHODS*
Golestanirad L, Rouhani H, Elahi B, Shahim K, Chen R, Mosig JR, et al. Combined use of transcranial magnetic stimulation and metal electrode implants: A theoretical assessment of safety considerations. Physics in Medicine and Biology;57(23):7813-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/57/23/7813
Luft F, Fynne L, Gregersen H, Lundager F, Buntzen S, Lundby L, et al. Functional luminal imaging probe: A new technique for dynamic evaluation of mechanical properties of the anal canal. Techniques in Coloproctology;16(6):451-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0871-0
Pakdel A, Robert N, Fialkov J, Maloul A and Whyne C. Generalized method for computation of true thickness and x-ray intensity information in highly blurred sub-millimeter bone features in clinical ct images. Physics in Medicine and Biology;57(23):8099-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/57/23/8099
Pursley J, Risholm P, Fedorov A, Tuncali K, Fennessy FM, Wells WM, et al. A bayesian nonrigid registration method to enhance intraoperative target definition in image-guided prostate procedures through uncertainty characterization. Medical Physics;39(11):6858-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.4760992
Urbanski HF, Kohama SG, West GA, Glynn C, Williams-Karnesky RL, Earl E, et al. Changes in spontaneous activity assessed by accelerometry correlate with extent of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in the nonhuman primate. Translational Stroke Research;3(4):442-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12975-012-0191-8
Yao A and Soleimani M. A pressure mapping imaging device based on electrical impedance tomography of conductive fabrics. Sensor Review;32(4):310-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02602281211257542
Yu X, Cross M, Liu CG, Clark DC, Haynie DT and Kim MK. Quantitative imaging and measurement of cell-substrate surface deformation by digital holography. Journal of Modern Optics;59(18):1591-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09500340.2012.729095
Zhao GR, Mei ZY, Liang D, Ivanov K, Guo YW, Wang YF, et al. Exploration and implementation of a pre-impact fall recognition method based on an inertial body sensor network. Sensors;12(11):15338-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s121115338
Zhou J and Niklason LE. Microfluidic artificial "Vessels" For dynamic mechanical stimulation of mesenchymal stem cells. Integrative Biology;4(12):1487-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c2ib00171c
*MODELING*
Chen H, Fels S, Pang T, Tsou L, de Almeida FR and Lowe AA. Three-dimensional reconstruction of soft palate modeling from subject-specific magnetic resonance imaging data. Sleep and Breathing;16(4):1113-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11325-011-0610-1
Pfeifer S, Vallery H, Hardegger M, Riener R and Perreault EJ. Model-based estimation of knee stiffness. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering;59(9):2604-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tbme.2012.2207895
Sarai T, Inoue T, Fujiwara K and Kuramoto K. Dynamic finite element analysis of impulsive stress waves propagating from distal end of femur. Acta Medica Okayama;66(5):409-15.
Weisse B, Aiyangar AK, Affolter C, Gander R, Terrasi GP and Ploeg H. Determination of the translational and rotational stiffnesses of an l4-l5 functional spinal unit using a specimen-specific finite element model. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials;13:45-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2012.04.002
Zahadat P and Stoy K. An alternative representation of fractal gene regulatory networks facilitating analysis and interpretation. Annals of Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence;65(4):285-316. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10472-012-9305-y
*MUSCLE*
Bol M, Schmitz A, Nowak G and Siebert T. A three-dimensional chemo-mechanical continuum model for smooth muscle contraction. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials;13:215-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2012.05.015
*NEURAL*
Hu N, Wu H, Xue CB, Gong YP, Wu J, Xiao ZQ, et al. Long-term outcome of the repair of 50 mm long median nerve defects in rhesus monkeys with marrow mesenchymal stem cells-containing, chitosan-based tissue engineered nerve grafts. Biomaterials;34(1):100-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.09.020
Poltavtseva RA, Silachev DN, Pavlovich SV, Kesova MI, Yarygin KN, Lupatov AY, et al. Neuroprotective effect of mesenchymal and neural stem and progenitor cells on sensorimotor recovery after brain injury. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine;153(4):586-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10517-012-1772-y
Samosudova NV, Reutov VP, Krushinsky AL, Kuzenkov VS and Sorokina EG. Effect of locomotor activity on ultrastructure of cerebellar neurons, neurological disturbances, and survival of krushinsky-molodkina rats with hemorrhagic stroke. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine;153(6):831-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10517-012-1837-y
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Andras L, Yamaguchi KT, Skaggs DL and Tolo VT. Surgical technique for balancing posterior spinal fusions to the pelvis using the t square of tolo. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;32(8):E63-E6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e318273b666
Pimenta L, Turner AWL, Dooley ZA, Parikh RD and Peterson MD. Biomechanics of lateral interbody spacers: Going wider for going stiffer. Scientific World Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/381814
Strube P, Hoff E, Hartwig T, Perka CF, Gross C and Putzier M. Stand-alone anterior versus anteroposterior lumbar interbody single-level fusion after a mean follow-up of 41 months. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques;25(7):362-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e3182263d91
Tsitsopoulos PP, Serhan H, Voronov LI, Carandang G, Havey RM, Ghanayem AJ, et al. Would an anatomically shaped lumbar interbody cage provide better stability? An in vitro cadaveric biomechanical evaluation. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques;25(8):E240-E4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e31824c820c
Wan ZM, Wang SB, Kozanek M, Passias PG, Mansfield FL, Wood KB, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of the x-stop device for surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques;25(7):374-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e318227eb84
Weisskopf M, Miltner O, Maus U, Gravius S and Ohnsorge JAK. Intravertebral pressure gradient during vertebroplasty. Skeletal Radiology;42(1):79-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00256-012-1450-1
Zibly Z, Schlaff CD, Gordon I, Munasinghe J and Camphausen KA. A novel rodent model of spinal metastasis and spinal cord compression. Bmc Neuroscience;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2202-13-137
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Anderl W, Heuberer PR, Laky B, Kriegleder B, Reihsner R and Eberhardsteiner J. Superiority of bridging techniques with medial fixation on initial strength. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(12):2559-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1922-9
Burnett DR, Campbell-Kyureghyan NH, Topp RV, Quesada PM and Cerrito PB. A retrospective study of the relationship between back pain and unilateral knee osteoarthritis in candidates for total knee arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Nursing;31(6):336-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NOR.0b013e31827425f4
Cao L, Duan PG, Li XL, Yuan FL, Zhao MD, Che W, et al. Biomechanical stability of a bioabsorbable self-retaining polylactic acid/nano-sized beta-tricalcium phosphate cervical spine interbody fusion device in single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion sheep models. International Journal of Nanomedicine;7:5875-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijn.s38288
Chisholm C and Poon PC. An in vivo kinematic study of the reverse shoulder joint replacement. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology;22(8):655-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0901-z
Dinesh SK, Tiruchelvarayan R and Ng I. A prospective study on the use of intraoperative computed tomography (ict) for image-guided placement of thoracic pedicle screws. British Journal of Neurosurgery;26(6):838-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02688697.2012.690917
Dowsey MM, Dieppe P, Lohmander S, Castle D, Liew D and Choong PFM. The association between radiographic severity and pre-operative function in patients undergoing primary knee replacement for osteoarthritis. Knee;19(6):860-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.02.007
Elliott RE, Tanweer O, Boah A, Smith ML and Frempong-Boadu A. Comparison of safety and stability of c-2 pars and pedicle screws for atlantoaxial fusion: Meta-analysis and review of the literature a systematic review. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine;17(6):577-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2012.9.spine111021
Grant JA, Bissell B, Hake ME, Miller BS, Hughes RE and Carpenter JE. Relationship between implant use, operative time, and costs associated with distal biceps tendon reattachment. Orthopedics;35(11):E1618-E24. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20121023-19
Hoegel FW, Hoffmann S, Weninger P, Buhren V and Augat P. Biomechanical comparison of locked plate osteosynthesis, reamed and unreamed nailing in conventional interlocking technique, and unreamed angle stable nailing in distal tibia fractures. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery;73(4):933-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e318251683f
Lee SH, Kim KT, Abumi K, Suk KS, Lee JH and Park KJ. Cervical pedicle screw placement using the "Key slot technique" The feasibility and learning curve. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques;25(8):415-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e3182309657
MacKenzie AJ, Rome K and Evans AM. The efficacy of nonsurgical interventions for pediatric flexible flat foot: A critical review. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;32(8):830-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e3182648c95
Pujol N, Colombet P, Potel JF, Cucurulo T, Graveleau N, Hulet C, et al. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in partial tear: Selective anteromedial bundle reconstruction conserving the posterolateral remnant versus single-bundle anatomic acl reconstruction: Preliminary 1-year results of a prospective randomized study. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research;98(8):S171-S7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2012.09.007
Wang J, Tang QL, Xie XB, Yin JQ, Zhao ZQ, Li ZB, et al. Iliosacral resections of pelvic malignant tumors and reconstruction with nonvascular bilateral fibular autografts. Annals of Surgical Oncology;19(13):4043-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1245/s10434-012-2339-x
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Sousa ASP, Silva A and Tavares J. Biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms related to postural control and efficiency of movement: A review. Somatosensory and Motor Research;29(4):131-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08990220.2012.725680
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Telfer S, Pallari J, Munguia J, Dalgarno K, McGeough M and Woodburn J. Embracing additive manufacture: Implications for foot and ankle orthosis design. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-84
*ROBOTICS*
Ernst M, Geyer H and Blickhan R. Extension and customization of self-stability control in compliant legged systems. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046002
Fuchiwaki O. Insect-sized holonomic robots for precise, omnidirectional, and flexible microscopic processing: Identification, design, development, and basic experiments. Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology;37(1):88-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.precisioneng.2012.07.004
Kano T, Sato T, Kobayashi R and Ishiguro A. Local reflexive mechanisms essential for snakes' scaffold-based locomotion. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046008
Kano T, Watanabe Y and Ishiguro A. Towards realization of multi-terrestrial locomotion: Decentralized control of a sheet-like robot based on the scaffold-exploitation mechanism. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046012
Orki O, Ayali A, Shai O and Ben-Hanan U. Modeling of caterpillar crawl using novel tensegrity structures. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046006
Shen ZH and Seipel JE. A fundamental mechanism of legged locomotion with hip torque and leg damping. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046010
Wiens AJ and Nahon M. Optimally efficient swimming in hyper-redundant mechanisms: Control, design, and energy recovery. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046016
Zhou XD and Bi SS. A survey of bio-inspired compliant legged robot designs. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/041001
*REHABILITATION*
Cerezal L, Arnaiz J, Canga A, Piedra T, Altonaga JR, Munafo R, et al. Emerging topics on the hip: Ligamentum teres and hip microinstability. European Journal of Radiology;81(12):3745-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.04.001
Sheiko M, Bjornson K, Lisle J, Song K, Eary JF and Conrad EU. Physical activity assessment in adolescents with limb salvage. Journal of Pediatrics;161(6):1138-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.05.061
van der Krogt HJM, Meskers CGM, de Groot JH, Klomp A and Arendzen JH. The gap between clinical gaze and systematic assessment of movement disorders after stroke. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation;9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-9-61
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Duhaime AC, Beckwith JG, Maerlender AC, McAllister TW, Crisco JJ, Duma SM, et al. Spectrum of acute clinical characteristics of diagnosed concussions in college athletes wearing instrumented helmets clinical article. Journal of Neurosurgery;117(6):1092-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2012.8.jns112298
Keeley DW, Oliver GD and Dougherty CP. A biomechanical model correlating shoulder kinetics to pain in young baseball pitchers. Journal of Human Kinetics;34:15-20.
Rishiraj N, Taunton JE, Lloyd-Smith R, Regan W, Niven B and Woollard R. Functional knee brace use effect on peak vertical ground reaction forces during drop jump landing. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(12):2405-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1911-z
Rojas FJ, Gutierrez-Davila M, Ortega M, Campos J and Parraga J. Biomechanical analysis of anticipation of elite and inexperienced goalkeepers to distance shots in handball. Journal of Human Kinetics;34:41-8.
Zivcic-Markovic K, Sporis G, Cavar I, Aleksic-Veljkovic A and Milanovic Z. Biomechanical evaluation of exercises for performing a forward handspring - case study. Journal of Human Kinetics;34:21-32.
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Beltran L, Ghazikhanian V, Padron M and Beltran J. The proximal hamstring muscle-tendon-bone unit: A review of the normal anatomy, biomechanics, and pathophysiology. European Journal of Radiology;81(12):3772-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.03.099
Chandrasekaran S, Ma D, Scarvell JM, Woods KR and Smith PN. A review of the anatomical, biomechanical and kinematic findings of posterior cruciate ligament injury with respect to non-operative management. Knee;19(6):738-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.09.005
Stenroth L, Peltonen J, Cronin NJ, Sipila S and Finni T. Age-related differences in achilles tendon properties and triceps surae muscle architecture in vivo. Journal of Applied Physiology;113(10):1537-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00782.2012
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Huey DJ, Hu JC and Athanasiou KA. Unlike bone, cartilage regeneration remains elusive. Science;338(6109):917-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1222454
Iwai-Yoshida M, Shibata Y, Wurihan, Suzuki D, Fujisawa N, Tanimoto Y, et al. Antioxidant and osteogenic properties of anodically oxidized titanium. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials;13:230-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2012.01.016
Oldershaw RA. Cell sources for the regeneration of articular cartilage: The past, the horizon and the future. International Journal of Experimental Pathology;93(6):389-400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2613.2012.00837.x
Ramaswamy G, Sohn P, Eberhardt A and Serra R. Altered responsiveness to tgf-beta results in reduced papss2 expression and alterations in the biomechanical properties of mouse articular cartilage. Arthritis Research & Therapy;14(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/ar3762
Tao YM, Hu TH, Wu ZS, Tang H, Hu YR, Tan Q, et al. Heparin nanomodification improves biocompatibility and biomechanical stability of decellularized vascular scaffolds. International Journal of Nanomedicine;7:5847-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijn.s37113
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Lei T, Xie LX, Tu WB, Chen YB and Tan YH. Development of a finite element model for blast injuries to the pig mandible and a preliminary biomechanical analysis. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery;73(4):902-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e3182515cb1
Ryan CG, Thompson RE, Temkin NR, Crane PK, Ellenbogen RG and Elmore JG. Acute traumatic subdural hematoma: Current mortality and functional outcomes in adult patients at a level i trauma center. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery;73(5):1348-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e31826fcb30
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Akerberg H, Wilsson E, Sallander M, Hedhammar A, Lagerstedt AS, Larhammar D, et al. Test for personality characteristics in dogs used in research. Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research;7(6):327-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2012.01.007
Chapinal N, Sewalem A and Miglior F. Short communication: Estimation of genetic parameters for gait in canadian holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science;95(12):7372-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-5846
Kurum B. Interlocking nail stabilization of canine femoral fractures; clinical experience and results of the nineteen cases. Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi;18(6):1027-34.
von Borstel UK and Keil J. Horses' behavior and heart rate in a preference test for shorter and longer riding bouts. Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research;7(6):362-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2012.02.006
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Kuhrt H, Gryga M, Wolburg H, Joffe B, Grosche J, Reichenbach A, et al. Postnatal mammalian retinal development: Quantitative data and general rules. Progress in Retinal and Eye Research;31(6):605-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.preteyeres.2012.08.001
Viswanathan D, Kumar N, Males J and Graham S. Comparison of corneal parameters and corresponding biomechanical measurements using different anterior segment imaging systems. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology;40:74-.
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Ananthanarayanan A, Azadi M and Kim S. Towards a bio-inspired leg design for high-speed running. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046005
December 20, 2012 – December 26, 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*
Schwabe P, Greiner S, Ganzert R, Eberhart J, Dahn K, Stemberger A, et al. Effect of a novel nonviral gene delivery of bmp-2 on bone healing. Scientific World Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/560142
Zhou CC, Li YF, Wang XM, Shui XP and Hu J. 1,25dihydroxy vitamin d-3 improves titanium implant osseointegration in osteoporotic rats. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology;114(5):S174-S8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2011.09.030
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Bell MT, Puskas F, Smith PD, Agoston VA, Fullerton DA, Meng XZ, et al. Attenuation of spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury by specific alpha-2a receptor activation with dexmedetomidine. Journal of Vascular Surgery;56(5):1398-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.04.012
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Li M, Liu LQ, Xi N, Wang YC, Dong ZL, Xiao XB, et al. Atomic force microscopy imaging and mechanical properties measurement of red blood cells and aggressive cancer cells. Science China-Life Sciences;55(11):968-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11427-012-4399-3
Rakshit S, Zhang YX, Manibog K, Shafraz O and Sivasankar S. Ideal, catch, and slip bonds in cadherin adhesion. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America;109(46):18815-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1208349109
*COMPARATIVE*
Clemente CJ and Federle W. Mechanisms of self-cleaning in fluid-based smooth adhesive pads of insects. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046001
Eisenstein M. Temperature effects on the biomechanics of prey capture in the frog rana pipiens. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;317A(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1706
Manduell KL, Harrison ME and Thorpe SKS. Forest structure and support availability influence orangutan locomotion in sumatra and borneo. American Journal of Primatology;74(12):1128-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajp.22072
Sandusky PE and Deban SM. Temperature effects on the biomechanics of prey capture in the frog rana pipiens. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;317A(10):595-607. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1751
Sekulic S, Podgorac J, Kekovic G, Zarkov M and Kopitovic A. Significance of adequate postural control in the appearance of habitual upright bipedal locomotion. Medical Hypotheses;79(5):564-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2012.07.019
Shen YY, Zhou WP, Zhou TC, Zeng YN, Li GM, Irwin DM, et al. Genome-wide scan for bats and dolphin to detect their genetic basis for new locomotive styles. Plos One;7(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0046455
Tingley R, Greenlees MJ and Shine R. Hydric balance and locomotor performance of an anuran (rhinella marina) invading the australian arid zone. Oikos;121(12):1959-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0706.2012.20422.x
Tucker DB and McBrayer LD. Overcoming obstacles: The effect of obstacles on locomotor performance and behaviour. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society;107(4):813-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2012.01993.x
Voigt CC, Borrisov IM and Voigt-Heucke SL. Terrestrial locomotion imposes high metabolic requirements on bats. Journal of Experimental Biology;215(24):4340-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.076224
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Bulut T, Durmus E, Mihmanli A, Dolanmaz D, Kalayci A and Saglam H. Distracted mandible does not reach the same strength as normal mandible in rabbits. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology;114(5):S140-S5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2011.09.024
Jimbo R, Coelho PG, Bryington M, Baldassarri M, Tovar N, Currie F, et al. Nano hydroxyapatite-coated implants improve bone nanomechanical properties. Journal of Dental Research;91(12):1172-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034512463240
Sato FRL, Asprino L, Consani S, Noritomi PY and de Moraes M. A comparative evaluation of the hybrid technique for fixation of the sagittal split ramus osteotomy in mandibular advancement by mechanical, photoelastic, and finite element analysis. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology;114(5):S60-S8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.08.027
Streckbein P, Streckbein RG, Wilbrand JF, Malik CY, Schaaf H, Howaldt HP, et al. Non-linear 3d evaluation of different oral implant-abutment connections. Journal of Dental Research;91(12):1184-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022034512463396
*DIGESTIVE*
Frokjaer JB, Brock C, Brun J, Simren M, Dimcevski G, Funch-Jensen P, et al. Esophageal distension parameters as potential biomarkers of impaired gastrointestinal function in diabetes patients. Neurogastroenterology and Motility;24(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01966.x
Saeidi N, Nestoridi E, Kucharczyk J, Uygun MK, Yarmush ML and Stylopoulos N. Sleeve gastrectomy and roux-en-y gastric bypass exhibit differential effects on food preferences, nutrient absorption and energy expenditure in obese rats. International Journal of Obesity;36(11):1396-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2012.167
*ERGONOMICS*
Allen JL, James C and Snodgrass SJ. The effect of load on biomechanics during an overhead lift in the workhab functional capacity evaluation. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation;43(4):487-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-2012-1386
Huang YD, Wang S, Wang T and He LH. Effects of backrest density on lumbar load and comfort during seated work. Chinese Medical Journal;125(19):3505-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn...99.2012.19.026
Mishra W, Amitabha D, Iqbal R, Gangopadhyay S and Chandra AM. An integrative approach for evaluating work related musculoskeletal disorders. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation;43(4):437-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-2012-1460
Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Umar RZR, Le P, Mehta J, Ko PL, et al. A biomechanical and subjective assessment and comparison of three ambulance cot design configurations. Ergonomics;55(11):1350-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2012.706715
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Frelat MA, Katina S, Weber GW and Bookstein FL. Technical note: A novel geometric morphometric approach to the study of long bone shape variation. American Journal of Physical Anthropology;149(4):628-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22177
Itonaga K, Edwards A, Wapstra E and Jones SM. Interpopulational variation in costs of reproduction related to pregnancy in a viviparous lizard. Ethology Ecology & Evolution;24(4):367-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03949370.2012.702686
Kramer PA. Brief communication: Could kadanuumuu (ksd-vp-1/1) and lucy (al 288-1) have walked together comfortably? American Journal of Physical Anthropology;149(4):616-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22169
Michaux J, Hautier L, Hutterer R, Lebrun R, Guy F and Garcia-Talavera F. Body shape and life style of the extinct rodent canariomys bravoi (mammalia, murinae) from tenerife, canary islands (spain). Comptes Rendus Palevol;11(7):485-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2012.06.004
Shine R, Goiran C, Shine T, Fauvel T and Brischoux F. Phenotypic divergence between seasnake (emydocephalus annulatus) populations from adjacent bays of the new caledonian lagoon. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society;107(4):824-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2012.01971.x
Walmsley A, Elton S, Louys J, Bishop LC and Meloro C. Humeral epiphyseal shape in the felidae: The influence of phylogeny, allometry, and locomotion. Journal of Morphology;273(12):1424-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20084
Wells JCK, DeSilva JM and Stock JT. The obstetric dilemma: An ancient game of russian roulette, or a variable dilemma sensitive to ecology? American Journal of Physical Anthropology;149:40-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22160
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Ardigo LP and Capelli C. Energy expenditure during the lany footrace 2011-a case study. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism-Physiologie Appliquee Nutrition Et Metabolisme;37(6):1247-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/h2012-108
Grabowska M, Godlewska E, Schmidt J and Daun-Gruhn S. Quadrupedal gaits in hexapod animals - inter-leg coordination in free-walking adult stick insects. Journal of Experimental Biology;215(24):4255-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.073643
Hong YL, Wang L, Li JX and Zhou JH. Comparison of plantar loads during treadmill and overground running. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport;15(6):554-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.01.004
Iino Y and Kojima T. Validity of the top-down approach of inverse dynamics analysis in fast and large rotational trunk movements. Journal of Applied Biomechanics;28(4):420-30.
Kevern JT, King GW and Bruetsch AP. Pervious concrete surface characterization to reduce slip-related falls. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities;26(4):526-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)cf.1943-5509.0000263
Liu AM, Nester CJ, Jones RK, Lundgren P, Lundberg A, Arndt A, et al. Effect of an antipronation foot orthosis on ankle and subtalar kinematics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise;44(12):2384-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e318265df1d
Spiker AM, Dixit S and Cosgarea AJ. Triathlon: Running injuries. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review;20(4):206-13.
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Frommholz D and Illges H. Maximal locomotor depression follows maximal ankle swelling during the progression of arthritis in k/bxn mice. Rheumatology International;32(12):3999-4003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00296-011-2337-5
Mandi DM. Ankle fractures. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery;29(2):155-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2012.01.002
Muscarella V, Sadri S and Pusateri J. Indications and considerations of foot and ankle arthrodesis. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery;29(1):1-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2011.09.001
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Llopis E, Higueras V, Vano M and Altonaga JR. Anatomic and radiographic evaluation of the hip. European Journal of Radiology;81(12):3727-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.03.032
Lopez R, Singh T, Banga S and Hasan N. Subtalar joint arthrodesis. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery;29(1):67-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2011.09.003
*METHODS*
Golestanirad L, Rouhani H, Elahi B, Shahim K, Chen R, Mosig JR, et al. Combined use of transcranial magnetic stimulation and metal electrode implants: A theoretical assessment of safety considerations. Physics in Medicine and Biology;57(23):7813-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/57/23/7813
Luft F, Fynne L, Gregersen H, Lundager F, Buntzen S, Lundby L, et al. Functional luminal imaging probe: A new technique for dynamic evaluation of mechanical properties of the anal canal. Techniques in Coloproctology;16(6):451-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0871-0
Pakdel A, Robert N, Fialkov J, Maloul A and Whyne C. Generalized method for computation of true thickness and x-ray intensity information in highly blurred sub-millimeter bone features in clinical ct images. Physics in Medicine and Biology;57(23):8099-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/57/23/8099
Pursley J, Risholm P, Fedorov A, Tuncali K, Fennessy FM, Wells WM, et al. A bayesian nonrigid registration method to enhance intraoperative target definition in image-guided prostate procedures through uncertainty characterization. Medical Physics;39(11):6858-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.4760992
Urbanski HF, Kohama SG, West GA, Glynn C, Williams-Karnesky RL, Earl E, et al. Changes in spontaneous activity assessed by accelerometry correlate with extent of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in the nonhuman primate. Translational Stroke Research;3(4):442-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12975-012-0191-8
Yao A and Soleimani M. A pressure mapping imaging device based on electrical impedance tomography of conductive fabrics. Sensor Review;32(4):310-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02602281211257542
Yu X, Cross M, Liu CG, Clark DC, Haynie DT and Kim MK. Quantitative imaging and measurement of cell-substrate surface deformation by digital holography. Journal of Modern Optics;59(18):1591-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09500340.2012.729095
Zhao GR, Mei ZY, Liang D, Ivanov K, Guo YW, Wang YF, et al. Exploration and implementation of a pre-impact fall recognition method based on an inertial body sensor network. Sensors;12(11):15338-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s121115338
Zhou J and Niklason LE. Microfluidic artificial "Vessels" For dynamic mechanical stimulation of mesenchymal stem cells. Integrative Biology;4(12):1487-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c2ib00171c
*MODELING*
Chen H, Fels S, Pang T, Tsou L, de Almeida FR and Lowe AA. Three-dimensional reconstruction of soft palate modeling from subject-specific magnetic resonance imaging data. Sleep and Breathing;16(4):1113-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11325-011-0610-1
Pfeifer S, Vallery H, Hardegger M, Riener R and Perreault EJ. Model-based estimation of knee stiffness. Ieee Transactions on Biomedical Engineering;59(9):2604-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tbme.2012.2207895
Sarai T, Inoue T, Fujiwara K and Kuramoto K. Dynamic finite element analysis of impulsive stress waves propagating from distal end of femur. Acta Medica Okayama;66(5):409-15.
Weisse B, Aiyangar AK, Affolter C, Gander R, Terrasi GP and Ploeg H. Determination of the translational and rotational stiffnesses of an l4-l5 functional spinal unit using a specimen-specific finite element model. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials;13:45-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2012.04.002
Zahadat P and Stoy K. An alternative representation of fractal gene regulatory networks facilitating analysis and interpretation. Annals of Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence;65(4):285-316. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10472-012-9305-y
*MUSCLE*
Bol M, Schmitz A, Nowak G and Siebert T. A three-dimensional chemo-mechanical continuum model for smooth muscle contraction. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials;13:215-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2012.05.015
*NEURAL*
Hu N, Wu H, Xue CB, Gong YP, Wu J, Xiao ZQ, et al. Long-term outcome of the repair of 50 mm long median nerve defects in rhesus monkeys with marrow mesenchymal stem cells-containing, chitosan-based tissue engineered nerve grafts. Biomaterials;34(1):100-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.09.020
Poltavtseva RA, Silachev DN, Pavlovich SV, Kesova MI, Yarygin KN, Lupatov AY, et al. Neuroprotective effect of mesenchymal and neural stem and progenitor cells on sensorimotor recovery after brain injury. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine;153(4):586-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10517-012-1772-y
Samosudova NV, Reutov VP, Krushinsky AL, Kuzenkov VS and Sorokina EG. Effect of locomotor activity on ultrastructure of cerebellar neurons, neurological disturbances, and survival of krushinsky-molodkina rats with hemorrhagic stroke. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine;153(6):831-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10517-012-1837-y
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Andras L, Yamaguchi KT, Skaggs DL and Tolo VT. Surgical technique for balancing posterior spinal fusions to the pelvis using the t square of tolo. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;32(8):E63-E6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e318273b666
Pimenta L, Turner AWL, Dooley ZA, Parikh RD and Peterson MD. Biomechanics of lateral interbody spacers: Going wider for going stiffer. Scientific World Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/381814
Strube P, Hoff E, Hartwig T, Perka CF, Gross C and Putzier M. Stand-alone anterior versus anteroposterior lumbar interbody single-level fusion after a mean follow-up of 41 months. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques;25(7):362-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e3182263d91
Tsitsopoulos PP, Serhan H, Voronov LI, Carandang G, Havey RM, Ghanayem AJ, et al. Would an anatomically shaped lumbar interbody cage provide better stability? An in vitro cadaveric biomechanical evaluation. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques;25(8):E240-E4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e31824c820c
Wan ZM, Wang SB, Kozanek M, Passias PG, Mansfield FL, Wood KB, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of the x-stop device for surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques;25(7):374-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e318227eb84
Weisskopf M, Miltner O, Maus U, Gravius S and Ohnsorge JAK. Intravertebral pressure gradient during vertebroplasty. Skeletal Radiology;42(1):79-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00256-012-1450-1
Zibly Z, Schlaff CD, Gordon I, Munasinghe J and Camphausen KA. A novel rodent model of spinal metastasis and spinal cord compression. Bmc Neuroscience;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2202-13-137
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Anderl W, Heuberer PR, Laky B, Kriegleder B, Reihsner R and Eberhardsteiner J. Superiority of bridging techniques with medial fixation on initial strength. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(12):2559-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1922-9
Burnett DR, Campbell-Kyureghyan NH, Topp RV, Quesada PM and Cerrito PB. A retrospective study of the relationship between back pain and unilateral knee osteoarthritis in candidates for total knee arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Nursing;31(6):336-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NOR.0b013e31827425f4
Cao L, Duan PG, Li XL, Yuan FL, Zhao MD, Che W, et al. Biomechanical stability of a bioabsorbable self-retaining polylactic acid/nano-sized beta-tricalcium phosphate cervical spine interbody fusion device in single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion sheep models. International Journal of Nanomedicine;7:5875-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijn.s38288
Chisholm C and Poon PC. An in vivo kinematic study of the reverse shoulder joint replacement. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology;22(8):655-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0901-z
Dinesh SK, Tiruchelvarayan R and Ng I. A prospective study on the use of intraoperative computed tomography (ict) for image-guided placement of thoracic pedicle screws. British Journal of Neurosurgery;26(6):838-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02688697.2012.690917
Dowsey MM, Dieppe P, Lohmander S, Castle D, Liew D and Choong PFM. The association between radiographic severity and pre-operative function in patients undergoing primary knee replacement for osteoarthritis. Knee;19(6):860-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.02.007
Elliott RE, Tanweer O, Boah A, Smith ML and Frempong-Boadu A. Comparison of safety and stability of c-2 pars and pedicle screws for atlantoaxial fusion: Meta-analysis and review of the literature a systematic review. Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine;17(6):577-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2012.9.spine111021
Grant JA, Bissell B, Hake ME, Miller BS, Hughes RE and Carpenter JE. Relationship between implant use, operative time, and costs associated with distal biceps tendon reattachment. Orthopedics;35(11):E1618-E24. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20121023-19
Hoegel FW, Hoffmann S, Weninger P, Buhren V and Augat P. Biomechanical comparison of locked plate osteosynthesis, reamed and unreamed nailing in conventional interlocking technique, and unreamed angle stable nailing in distal tibia fractures. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery;73(4):933-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e318251683f
Lee SH, Kim KT, Abumi K, Suk KS, Lee JH and Park KJ. Cervical pedicle screw placement using the "Key slot technique" The feasibility and learning curve. Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques;25(8):415-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0b013e3182309657
MacKenzie AJ, Rome K and Evans AM. The efficacy of nonsurgical interventions for pediatric flexible flat foot: A critical review. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics;32(8):830-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e3182648c95
Pujol N, Colombet P, Potel JF, Cucurulo T, Graveleau N, Hulet C, et al. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in partial tear: Selective anteromedial bundle reconstruction conserving the posterolateral remnant versus single-bundle anatomic acl reconstruction: Preliminary 1-year results of a prospective randomized study. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research;98(8):S171-S7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2012.09.007
Wang J, Tang QL, Xie XB, Yin JQ, Zhao ZQ, Li ZB, et al. Iliosacral resections of pelvic malignant tumors and reconstruction with nonvascular bilateral fibular autografts. Annals of Surgical Oncology;19(13):4043-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1245/s10434-012-2339-x
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Sousa ASP, Silva A and Tavares J. Biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms related to postural control and efficiency of movement: A review. Somatosensory and Motor Research;29(4):131-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08990220.2012.725680
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Telfer S, Pallari J, Munguia J, Dalgarno K, McGeough M and Woodburn J. Embracing additive manufacture: Implications for foot and ankle orthosis design. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-84
*ROBOTICS*
Ernst M, Geyer H and Blickhan R. Extension and customization of self-stability control in compliant legged systems. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046002
Fuchiwaki O. Insect-sized holonomic robots for precise, omnidirectional, and flexible microscopic processing: Identification, design, development, and basic experiments. Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology;37(1):88-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.precisioneng.2012.07.004
Kano T, Sato T, Kobayashi R and Ishiguro A. Local reflexive mechanisms essential for snakes' scaffold-based locomotion. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046008
Kano T, Watanabe Y and Ishiguro A. Towards realization of multi-terrestrial locomotion: Decentralized control of a sheet-like robot based on the scaffold-exploitation mechanism. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046012
Orki O, Ayali A, Shai O and Ben-Hanan U. Modeling of caterpillar crawl using novel tensegrity structures. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046006
Shen ZH and Seipel JE. A fundamental mechanism of legged locomotion with hip torque and leg damping. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046010
Wiens AJ and Nahon M. Optimally efficient swimming in hyper-redundant mechanisms: Control, design, and energy recovery. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046016
Zhou XD and Bi SS. A survey of bio-inspired compliant legged robot designs. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/041001
*REHABILITATION*
Cerezal L, Arnaiz J, Canga A, Piedra T, Altonaga JR, Munafo R, et al. Emerging topics on the hip: Ligamentum teres and hip microinstability. European Journal of Radiology;81(12):3745-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.04.001
Sheiko M, Bjornson K, Lisle J, Song K, Eary JF and Conrad EU. Physical activity assessment in adolescents with limb salvage. Journal of Pediatrics;161(6):1138-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.05.061
van der Krogt HJM, Meskers CGM, de Groot JH, Klomp A and Arendzen JH. The gap between clinical gaze and systematic assessment of movement disorders after stroke. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation;9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-9-61
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Duhaime AC, Beckwith JG, Maerlender AC, McAllister TW, Crisco JJ, Duma SM, et al. Spectrum of acute clinical characteristics of diagnosed concussions in college athletes wearing instrumented helmets clinical article. Journal of Neurosurgery;117(6):1092-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2012.8.jns112298
Keeley DW, Oliver GD and Dougherty CP. A biomechanical model correlating shoulder kinetics to pain in young baseball pitchers. Journal of Human Kinetics;34:15-20.
Rishiraj N, Taunton JE, Lloyd-Smith R, Regan W, Niven B and Woollard R. Functional knee brace use effect on peak vertical ground reaction forces during drop jump landing. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;20(12):2405-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1911-z
Rojas FJ, Gutierrez-Davila M, Ortega M, Campos J and Parraga J. Biomechanical analysis of anticipation of elite and inexperienced goalkeepers to distance shots in handball. Journal of Human Kinetics;34:41-8.
Zivcic-Markovic K, Sporis G, Cavar I, Aleksic-Veljkovic A and Milanovic Z. Biomechanical evaluation of exercises for performing a forward handspring - case study. Journal of Human Kinetics;34:21-32.
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Beltran L, Ghazikhanian V, Padron M and Beltran J. The proximal hamstring muscle-tendon-bone unit: A review of the normal anatomy, biomechanics, and pathophysiology. European Journal of Radiology;81(12):3772-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.03.099
Chandrasekaran S, Ma D, Scarvell JM, Woods KR and Smith PN. A review of the anatomical, biomechanical and kinematic findings of posterior cruciate ligament injury with respect to non-operative management. Knee;19(6):738-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2012.09.005
Stenroth L, Peltonen J, Cronin NJ, Sipila S and Finni T. Age-related differences in achilles tendon properties and triceps surae muscle architecture in vivo. Journal of Applied Physiology;113(10):1537-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00782.2012
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Huey DJ, Hu JC and Athanasiou KA. Unlike bone, cartilage regeneration remains elusive. Science;338(6109):917-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1222454
Iwai-Yoshida M, Shibata Y, Wurihan, Suzuki D, Fujisawa N, Tanimoto Y, et al. Antioxidant and osteogenic properties of anodically oxidized titanium. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials;13:230-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2012.01.016
Oldershaw RA. Cell sources for the regeneration of articular cartilage: The past, the horizon and the future. International Journal of Experimental Pathology;93(6):389-400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2613.2012.00837.x
Ramaswamy G, Sohn P, Eberhardt A and Serra R. Altered responsiveness to tgf-beta results in reduced papss2 expression and alterations in the biomechanical properties of mouse articular cartilage. Arthritis Research & Therapy;14(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/ar3762
Tao YM, Hu TH, Wu ZS, Tang H, Hu YR, Tan Q, et al. Heparin nanomodification improves biocompatibility and biomechanical stability of decellularized vascular scaffolds. International Journal of Nanomedicine;7:5847-58. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijn.s37113
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Lei T, Xie LX, Tu WB, Chen YB and Tan YH. Development of a finite element model for blast injuries to the pig mandible and a preliminary biomechanical analysis. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery;73(4):902-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e3182515cb1
Ryan CG, Thompson RE, Temkin NR, Crane PK, Ellenbogen RG and Elmore JG. Acute traumatic subdural hematoma: Current mortality and functional outcomes in adult patients at a level i trauma center. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery;73(5):1348-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e31826fcb30
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Akerberg H, Wilsson E, Sallander M, Hedhammar A, Lagerstedt AS, Larhammar D, et al. Test for personality characteristics in dogs used in research. Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research;7(6):327-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2012.01.007
Chapinal N, Sewalem A and Miglior F. Short communication: Estimation of genetic parameters for gait in canadian holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science;95(12):7372-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-5846
Kurum B. Interlocking nail stabilization of canine femoral fractures; clinical experience and results of the nineteen cases. Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi;18(6):1027-34.
von Borstel UK and Keil J. Horses' behavior and heart rate in a preference test for shorter and longer riding bouts. Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research;7(6):362-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2012.02.006
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Kuhrt H, Gryga M, Wolburg H, Joffe B, Grosche J, Reichenbach A, et al. Postnatal mammalian retinal development: Quantitative data and general rules. Progress in Retinal and Eye Research;31(6):605-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.preteyeres.2012.08.001
Viswanathan D, Kumar N, Males J and Graham S. Comparison of corneal parameters and corresponding biomechanical measurements using different anterior segment imaging systems. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology;40:74-.
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Ananthanarayanan A, Azadi M and Kim S. Towards a bio-inspired leg design for high-speed running. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics;7(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046005