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LITERATURE UPDATE
March 14, 2013 – March 20, 2013
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*
Burghardt AJ, Pialat JB, Kazakia GJ, Boutroy S, Engelke K, Patsch JM, et al. Multicenter precision of cortical and trabecular bone quality measures assessed by high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research;28(3):524-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1795
Hamann C, Rauner M, Hohna Y, Bernhardt R, Mettelsiefen J, Goettsch C, et al. Sclerostin antibody treatment improves bone mass, bone strength, and bone defect regeneration in rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research;28(3):627-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1803
van der Meulen MCH and Boskey AL. Atypical subtrochanteric femoral shaft fractures: Role for mechanics and bone quality. Arthritis Research & Therapy;14(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/ar4013
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Sheel AW and Romer LM. Ventilation and respiratory mechanics. Comprehensive Physiology;2(2):1093-142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cphy.100046
*COMPARATIVE*
Becerra F, Casinos A and Vassallo AI. Biting performance and skull biomechanics of a chisel tooth digging rodent (ctenomys tuconax; caviomorpha; octodontoidea). Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;319A(2):74-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1770
Burrows M. Jumping mechanisms of treehopper insects (hemiptera, auchenorrhyncha, membracidae). Journal of Experimental Biology;216(5):788-99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078741
Ruiz-Torres R, Curet OM, Lauder GV and MacIver MA. Kinematics of the ribbon fin in hovering and swimming of the electric ghost knifefish. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(5):823-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.076471
Smith NC and Wilson AM. Mechanical and energetic scaling relationships of running gait through ontogeny in the ostrich (struthio camelus). Journal of Experimental Biology;216(5):841-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.064691
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Canales C, Larson M, Grauer D, Sheats R, Stevens C and Ko CC. A novel biomechanical model assessing continuous orthodontic archwire activation. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics;143(2):281-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.06.019
Frake PC, Howell RJ and Joshi AS. Strength of titanium intramedullary implant versus miniplate fixation of mandibular condyle fractures. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery;147(1):33-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0194599812439391
Hsu JT, Huang HL, Tsai MT, Wu AYJ, Tu MG and Fuh LJ. Effects of the 3d bone-to-implant contact and bone stiffness on the initial stability of a dental implant: Micro-ct and resonance frequency analyses. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;42(2):276-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.07.002
Kirk WS. Lateral impingements of the temporomandibular joint: A classification system and mri imaging characteristics. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;42(2):223-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.10.023
Kitshoff AM, de Rooster H, Ferreire SM and Steenkamp G. A retrospective study of 109 dogs with mandibular fractures. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology;26(1):1-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-12-01-0003
Lin TS, Tsai FD, Chen CY and Lin LW. Factorial analysis of variables affecting bone stress adjacent to the orthodontic anchorage mini-implant with finite element analysis. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics;143(2):182-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.09.012
Tawadros PB, Cordato D, Cathers I and Burne JA. An electromyographic study of parkinsonian swallowing and its response to levodopa. Movement Disorders;27(14):1811-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mds.25262
Undisz A, Geuther E, Volpel A, Watts DC, Rettenmayr M and Sigusch BW. Substrate-free multi-cellular aggregates of human gingival fibroblasts-fabrication, biomechanics and significance for tissue regeneration. Dental Materials;29(3):332-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2012.12.001
Yan XL, He WJ, Lin T, Liu J, Bai XF, Yan GQ, et al. Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the craniomaxillary complex during maxillary protraction with bone anchorage vs conventional dental anchorage. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics;143(2):197-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.09.019
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Venkataraman VV, Kraft TS and Dominy NJ. Tree climbing and human evolution. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America;110(4):1237-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1208717110
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Adolph KE, Cole WG, Komati M, Garciaguirre JS, Badaly D, Lingeman JM, et al. How do you learn to walk? Thousands of steps and dozens of falls per day. Psychological Science;23(11):1387-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956797612446346
Cronin NJ, Avela J, Finni T and Peltonen J. Differences in contractile behaviour between the soleus and medial gastrocnemius muscles during human walking. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(5):909-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078196
Franz JR, Kram R, How does age affect leg muscle activity/coactivity during uphill and downhill walking? Gait & Posture 2013; 37(3):378-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.08.004
Franz JR, Kram R, Advanced age affects the individual leg mechanics of level, uphill, and downhill walking. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;
46(3):535-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.09.032
Ivanenko YP, Dominici N, Cappellini G, Di Paolo A, Giannini C, Poppele RE, et al. Changes in the spinal segmental motor output for stepping during development from infant to adult. Journal of Neuroscience;33(7):3025-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.2722-12.2013
Minetti AE, Gaudino P, Seminati E and Cazzola D. The cost of transport of human running is not affected, as in walking, by wide acceleration/deceleration cycles. Journal of Applied Physiology;114(4):498-503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00959.2012
Pickett KA, Duncan RP, Hoekel J, Marshall B, Hershey T, Earhart GM, et al. Early presentation of gait impairment in wolfram syndrome. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1750-1172-7-92
Roper JA, Stegemoller EL, Tillman MD and Hass CJ. Oxygen consumption, oxygen cost, heart rate, and perceived effort during split-belt treadmill walking in young healthy adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology;113(3):729-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2477-7
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Bresnahan PJ, Chariton JT and Vedpathak A. Extraosseous talotarsal stabilization using hyprocure (r): Preliminary clinical outcomes of a prospective case series. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery;52(2):195-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.11.013
Clyde J, Kosmopoulos V and Carpenter B. A biomechanical investigation of a knotless tension band in medial malleolar fracture models in composite sawbones (r). Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery;52(2):192-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.11.001
Hungerer S, Eberle S, Lochner S, Maier M, Hogel F, Penzkofer R, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of subtalar fusion: The influence of screw configuration and placement. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery;52(2):177-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.11.014
Kesemenli CC, Memisoglu K and Atmaca H. A minimally invasive technique for the reduction of calcaneal fractures using the endobutton (r). Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery;52(2):215-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.11.007
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Knoop J, Dekker J, Klein JP, van der Leeden M, van der Esch M, Reiding D, et al. Biomechanical factors and physical examination findings in osteoarthritis of the knee: Associations with tissue abnormalities assessed by conventional radiography and high-resolution 3.0 tesla magnetic resonance imaging. Arthritis Research & Therapy;14(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/ar4050
Simoni P, Scarciolla L, Kreutz J, Meunier B and Zobel BB. Imaging of superior labral anterior to posterior (slap) tears of the shoulder. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness;52(6):622-30.
*METHODS*
Balocco S, Gatta C, Alberti M, Carrillo X, Rigla J and Radeva P. Relation between plaque type, plaque thickness, blood shear stress, and plaque stress in coronary arteries assessed by x-ray angiography and intravascular ultrasound. Medical Physics;39(12):7430-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.4760993
Qi WJ, Chen RM, Chou L, Liu GJ, Zhang J, Zhou QF, et al. Phase-resolved acoustic radiation force optical coherence elastography. Journal of Biomedical Optics;17(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.jbo.17.11.110505
*MODELING*
ap Cenydd L and Teahan B. An embodied approach to arthropod animation. Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds;24(1):65-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cav.1436
Carvalho A and Suleman A. Multibody simulation of the musculoskeletal system of the human hand. Multibody System Dynamics;29(3):271-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11044-012-9325-8
Jing FX and Alben S. Optimization of two- and three-link snakelike locomotion. Physical Review E;87(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.87.022711
*NEURAL*
Billington J, Wilkie RM and Wann JP. Obstacle avoidance and smooth trajectory control: Neural areas highlighted during improved locomotor performance. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2013.00009
Bimpisidis Z, De Luca MA, Pisanu A and Di Chiara G. Lesion of medial prefrontal dopamine terminals abolishes habituation of accumbens shell dopamine responsiveness to taste stimuli. European Journal of Neuroscience;37(4):613-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ejn.12068
He BL, Ba YC, Wang XY, Liu SJ, Liu GD, Ou S, et al. Bdnf expression with functional improvement in transected spinal cord treated with neural stem cells in adult rats. Neuropeptides;47(1):1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.npep.2012.06.001
Lev N, Barhum Y, Pilosof NS, Ickowicz D, Cohen HY, Melamed E, et al. Dj-1 protects against dopamine toxicity: Implications for parkinson's disease and aging. Journals of Gerontology Series a-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences;68(3):215-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/gerona/gls147
Prochazka A and Ellaway P. Sensory systems in the control of movement. Comprehensive Physiology;2(4):2615-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c100086
Zwergal A, la Fougere C, Lorenzl S, Rominger A, Xiong GM, Deutschenbaur L, et al. Functional disturbance of the locomotor network in progressive supranuclear palsy. Neurology;80(7):634-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0b013e318281cc43
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Ilgenfritz RM, Gandhi AA, Fredericks DC, Grosland NM and Smucker JD. Considerations for the use of c7 crossing laminar screws in subaxial and cervicothoracic instrumentation. Spine;38(4):E199-E204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31827de094
Noshchenko A, Plaseied A, Patel VV, Burger E, Baldini T and Yun L. Correlation of vertebral strength topography with 3-dimensional computed tomographic structure. Spine;38(4):339-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31826c670d
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Abrahao GS, Rosa RC, Okubo R and Shimano AC. Effect of the pilot hole preparation on the anchorage of pedicle screws. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira;20(5):274-9.
Beris A, Lykissas M, Kostas-Agnantis I, Vekris M, Mitsionis G and Korompilias A. Management of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation with a double-button fixation system. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured;44(3):288-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2013.01.002
Boisgard S, Descamps S and Bouillet B. Complex primary total hip arthroplasty. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research;99(1):S34-S42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2012.11.008
Brunel L, Etchepareborde S, Barthelemy N, Farnir F and Balligand M. Mechanical testing of a new osteotomy design for tibial tuberosity advancement using the modified maquet technique. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology;26(1):47-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-11-12-0176
de Vicente F, Bernard F, FitzPatrick D and Moissonnier P. In vitro radiographic characteristics and biomechanical properties of the canine lumbar vertebral motion unit after lateral corpectomy, mini-hemilaminectomy and hemilaminectomy. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology;26(1):19-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-12-02-0016
Debandi A, Maeyama A, Hoshino Y, Asai S, Goto B, Smolinski P, et al. The effect of tunnel placement on rotational stability after acl reconstruction: Evaluation with use of triaxial accelerometry in a porcine model. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):589-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1961-2
Ferretti A, Monaco E, Caperna L, Palma T and Conteduca F. Revision acl reconstruction using contralateral hamstrings. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):690-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2039-x
Fugazzi RW, Fransson BA, Curran KM, Davis HM and Gay JM. A biomechanical study of laparoscopic 4s-modified roeder and weston knot strength in 3-0 polyglactin 910 and 3-0 polydioxanone. Veterinary Surgery;42(2):198-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01076.x
Garcia FC, Guarniero R, de Godoy RM, Pereira CAM, Matos MA and Garcia LC. Simple suture and anchor in rabbit hips. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira;20(5):280-4.
Iriuchishima T, Koyama T, Shirakura K and Fu FH. Patient selection of anatomical double bundle or traditional single bundle acl reconstruction. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):571-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1930-9
Iriuchishima T, Shirakura K and Fu FH. Graft impingement in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):664-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2014-6
Kocabey Y, Taser O, Nyland J, Ince H, Sahin F, Sunbuloglu E, et al. Horizontal suture placement influences meniscal repair fixation strength. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):615-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1995-5
Kohl S, Evangelopoulos DS, Kohlhof H, Hartel M, Bonel H, Henle P, et al. Anterior crucial ligament rupture: Self-healing through dynamic intraligamentary stabilization technique. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):599-605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1958-x
Lee DW, Jang SH, Ha JK, Kim JG and Ahn JH. Meniscus root refixation technique using a modified mason-allen stitch. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):654-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1992-8
McCready RA. Working towards a better understanding of the biomechanics of the carotid artery. Journal of Surgical Research;180(1):43-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2011.11.1016
Stalder M, Farshad M, Snedeker JG and Meyer DC. Interference screws should be shorter than the hamstring tendon graft in the bone tunnel for best fixation. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):584-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1957-y
Tudisco C, Bisicchia S, Savarese E, Fiori R, Bartolucci DA, Masala S, et al. Single-row vs. Double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: Clinical and 3 tesla mr arthrography results. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-43
Wahnert D, Hofmann-Fliri L, Schwieger K, Brianza S, Raschke MJ and Windolf M. Cement augmentation of lag screws: An investigation on biomechanical advantages. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery;133(3):373-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-012-1676-3
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Harman MK, Banks SA, Kirschner S and Lutzner J. Prosthesis alignment affects axial rotation motion after total knee replacement: A prospective in vivo study combining computed tomography and fluoroscopic evaluations. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-206
Yao WJ, Guo CP and Luo XM. Study on effects of partial ossicular replacement prostheses with different materials on hearing restoration. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Medicine;24(2):515-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-012-4800-6
*ROBOTICS*
Galloway KC, Clark JE and Koditschek DE. Variable stiffness legs for robust, efficient, and stable dynamic running. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme;5(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4007843
Manoonpong P, Parlitz U and Worgotter F. Neural control and adaptive neural forward models for insect-like, energy-efficient, and adaptable locomotion of walking machines. Frontiers in Neural Circuits;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2013.00012
Sun Y, Ma SG, Yang Y and Pu HY. Towards stable and efficient legged race-walking of an epaddle-based robot. Mechatronics;23(1):108-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechatronics.2012.11.005
*REHABILITATION*
Alves AP, Terrabuio AA, Pimenta CJ, Medina GIS, Rimkus CD and Cliquet A. Clinical assessment and magnetic resonance imaging of the shoulder of patients with spinal cord injury. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira;20(5):291-6.
Kerkum YL, Harlaar J, Buizer AI, van den Noort JC, Becher JG and Brehm MA. Optimising ankle foot orthoses for children with cerebral palsy walking with excessive knee flexion to improve their mobility and participation; protocol of the afo-cp study. Bmc Pediatrics;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-13-17
Maidhof R, Alipui DO, Rafiuddin A, Levine M, Grande DA and Chahine NO. Emerging trends in biological therapy for intervertebral disc degeneration. Discovery Medicine;79:401-11.
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Figueiredo P, Toussaint HM, Vilas-Boas JP and Fernandes RJ. Relation between efficiency and energy cost with coordination in aquatic locomotion. European Journal of Applied Physiology;113(3):651-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2468-8
Leslie KLM and Comfort P. The effect of grip width and hand orientation on muscle activity during pull-ups and the lat pull-down. Strength and Conditioning Journal;35(1):75-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318282120e
Salles AS and Gyi DE. An evaluation of personalised insoles developed using additive manufacturing. Journal of Sports Sciences;31(4):442-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.736629
Turner E, Munro AG and Comfort P. Female soccer: Part 2-training considerations and recommendations. Strength and Conditioning Journal;35(1):58-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318282106d
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Hussain SH, Limthongkul B and Humphreys TR. The biomechanical properties of the skin. Dermatologic Surgery;39(2):193-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dsu.12095
Ibrahim SF. Commentary: Biomechanics of the skin. Dermatologic Surgery;39(2):204-. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dsu.12006
Ni M, Rui YF, Tan Q, Liu Y, Xu LL, Chan KM, et al. Engineered scaffold-free tendon tissue produced by tendon-derived stem cells. Biomaterials;34(8):2024-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.11.046
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Magwene PM and Socha JJ. Biomechanics of turtle shells: How whole shells fail in compression. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;319A(2):86-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1773
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Arbaugh M, Case JB and Monnet E. Biomechanical comparison of glycomer 631 and glycomer 631 knotless for use in canine incisional gastropexy. Veterinary Surgery;42(2):205-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01051.x
Kunkel KAR, Rusly RJ, Basinger RR, DesJardins JD and Gerard PD. In vitro acute load to failure and eyelet abrasion testing of a novel veterinary screw-type mini-anchor design. Veterinary Surgery;42(2):217-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.01094.x
Souza ANA, Pinto A, Marvulle V and Matera JM. Evaluation of vertical forces in the pads of german shepherd dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology;26(1):6-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-11-07-0100
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Okazaki S, Nishiike S, Watanabe H, Imai T, Uno A, Kitahara T, et al. Effects of repeated optic flow stimulation on gait termination in humans. Acta Oto-Laryngologica;133(3):246-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00016489.2012.740163
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Lammers AR and Sufka KM. Turning the corner in quadrupedal arboreal locomotion: Kinetics of changing direction while running in the siberian chipmunk (tamias sibiricus). Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;319A(2):99-112. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1775
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Thompson AK, Pomerantz FR and Wolpaw JR. Operant conditioning of a spinal reflex can improve locomotion after spinal cord injury in humans. Journal of Neuroscience;33(6):2365-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.3968-12.2013
March 14, 2013 – March 20, 2013
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Christopher J. Arellano, PhD
Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory
University of Colorado Boulder
************************************************** ***************
***NOTE***
- Not all articles have a DOI.
- Some DOI links may not yet be available online.
- Articles with no volume, issue or page numbers indicate that the article has not been published in paper form yet, but may be available in electronic form through the publisher.
*BONE*
Burghardt AJ, Pialat JB, Kazakia GJ, Boutroy S, Engelke K, Patsch JM, et al. Multicenter precision of cortical and trabecular bone quality measures assessed by high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research;28(3):524-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1795
Hamann C, Rauner M, Hohna Y, Bernhardt R, Mettelsiefen J, Goettsch C, et al. Sclerostin antibody treatment improves bone mass, bone strength, and bone defect regeneration in rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research;28(3):627-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1803
van der Meulen MCH and Boskey AL. Atypical subtrochanteric femoral shaft fractures: Role for mechanics and bone quality. Arthritis Research & Therapy;14(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/ar4013
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Sheel AW and Romer LM. Ventilation and respiratory mechanics. Comprehensive Physiology;2(2):1093-142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cphy.100046
*COMPARATIVE*
Becerra F, Casinos A and Vassallo AI. Biting performance and skull biomechanics of a chisel tooth digging rodent (ctenomys tuconax; caviomorpha; octodontoidea). Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;319A(2):74-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1770
Burrows M. Jumping mechanisms of treehopper insects (hemiptera, auchenorrhyncha, membracidae). Journal of Experimental Biology;216(5):788-99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078741
Ruiz-Torres R, Curet OM, Lauder GV and MacIver MA. Kinematics of the ribbon fin in hovering and swimming of the electric ghost knifefish. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(5):823-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.076471
Smith NC and Wilson AM. Mechanical and energetic scaling relationships of running gait through ontogeny in the ostrich (struthio camelus). Journal of Experimental Biology;216(5):841-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.064691
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Canales C, Larson M, Grauer D, Sheats R, Stevens C and Ko CC. A novel biomechanical model assessing continuous orthodontic archwire activation. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics;143(2):281-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.06.019
Frake PC, Howell RJ and Joshi AS. Strength of titanium intramedullary implant versus miniplate fixation of mandibular condyle fractures. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery;147(1):33-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0194599812439391
Hsu JT, Huang HL, Tsai MT, Wu AYJ, Tu MG and Fuh LJ. Effects of the 3d bone-to-implant contact and bone stiffness on the initial stability of a dental implant: Micro-ct and resonance frequency analyses. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;42(2):276-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.07.002
Kirk WS. Lateral impingements of the temporomandibular joint: A classification system and mri imaging characteristics. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;42(2):223-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.10.023
Kitshoff AM, de Rooster H, Ferreire SM and Steenkamp G. A retrospective study of 109 dogs with mandibular fractures. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology;26(1):1-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-12-01-0003
Lin TS, Tsai FD, Chen CY and Lin LW. Factorial analysis of variables affecting bone stress adjacent to the orthodontic anchorage mini-implant with finite element analysis. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics;143(2):182-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.09.012
Tawadros PB, Cordato D, Cathers I and Burne JA. An electromyographic study of parkinsonian swallowing and its response to levodopa. Movement Disorders;27(14):1811-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mds.25262
Undisz A, Geuther E, Volpel A, Watts DC, Rettenmayr M and Sigusch BW. Substrate-free multi-cellular aggregates of human gingival fibroblasts-fabrication, biomechanics and significance for tissue regeneration. Dental Materials;29(3):332-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2012.12.001
Yan XL, He WJ, Lin T, Liu J, Bai XF, Yan GQ, et al. Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the craniomaxillary complex during maxillary protraction with bone anchorage vs conventional dental anchorage. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics;143(2):197-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2012.09.019
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Venkataraman VV, Kraft TS and Dominy NJ. Tree climbing and human evolution. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America;110(4):1237-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1208717110
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Adolph KE, Cole WG, Komati M, Garciaguirre JS, Badaly D, Lingeman JM, et al. How do you learn to walk? Thousands of steps and dozens of falls per day. Psychological Science;23(11):1387-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956797612446346
Cronin NJ, Avela J, Finni T and Peltonen J. Differences in contractile behaviour between the soleus and medial gastrocnemius muscles during human walking. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(5):909-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078196
Franz JR, Kram R, How does age affect leg muscle activity/coactivity during uphill and downhill walking? Gait & Posture 2013; 37(3):378-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.08.004
Franz JR, Kram R, Advanced age affects the individual leg mechanics of level, uphill, and downhill walking. Journal of Biomechanics 2013;
46(3):535-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.09.032
Ivanenko YP, Dominici N, Cappellini G, Di Paolo A, Giannini C, Poppele RE, et al. Changes in the spinal segmental motor output for stepping during development from infant to adult. Journal of Neuroscience;33(7):3025-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.2722-12.2013
Minetti AE, Gaudino P, Seminati E and Cazzola D. The cost of transport of human running is not affected, as in walking, by wide acceleration/deceleration cycles. Journal of Applied Physiology;114(4):498-503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00959.2012
Pickett KA, Duncan RP, Hoekel J, Marshall B, Hershey T, Earhart GM, et al. Early presentation of gait impairment in wolfram syndrome. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1750-1172-7-92
Roper JA, Stegemoller EL, Tillman MD and Hass CJ. Oxygen consumption, oxygen cost, heart rate, and perceived effort during split-belt treadmill walking in young healthy adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology;113(3):729-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2477-7
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Bresnahan PJ, Chariton JT and Vedpathak A. Extraosseous talotarsal stabilization using hyprocure (r): Preliminary clinical outcomes of a prospective case series. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery;52(2):195-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.11.013
Clyde J, Kosmopoulos V and Carpenter B. A biomechanical investigation of a knotless tension band in medial malleolar fracture models in composite sawbones (r). Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery;52(2):192-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.11.001
Hungerer S, Eberle S, Lochner S, Maier M, Hogel F, Penzkofer R, et al. Biomechanical evaluation of subtalar fusion: The influence of screw configuration and placement. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery;52(2):177-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.11.014
Kesemenli CC, Memisoglu K and Atmaca H. A minimally invasive technique for the reduction of calcaneal fractures using the endobutton (r). Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery;52(2):215-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.11.007
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Knoop J, Dekker J, Klein JP, van der Leeden M, van der Esch M, Reiding D, et al. Biomechanical factors and physical examination findings in osteoarthritis of the knee: Associations with tissue abnormalities assessed by conventional radiography and high-resolution 3.0 tesla magnetic resonance imaging. Arthritis Research & Therapy;14(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/ar4050
Simoni P, Scarciolla L, Kreutz J, Meunier B and Zobel BB. Imaging of superior labral anterior to posterior (slap) tears of the shoulder. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness;52(6):622-30.
*METHODS*
Balocco S, Gatta C, Alberti M, Carrillo X, Rigla J and Radeva P. Relation between plaque type, plaque thickness, blood shear stress, and plaque stress in coronary arteries assessed by x-ray angiography and intravascular ultrasound. Medical Physics;39(12):7430-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.4760993
Qi WJ, Chen RM, Chou L, Liu GJ, Zhang J, Zhou QF, et al. Phase-resolved acoustic radiation force optical coherence elastography. Journal of Biomedical Optics;17(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.jbo.17.11.110505
*MODELING*
ap Cenydd L and Teahan B. An embodied approach to arthropod animation. Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds;24(1):65-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cav.1436
Carvalho A and Suleman A. Multibody simulation of the musculoskeletal system of the human hand. Multibody System Dynamics;29(3):271-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11044-012-9325-8
Jing FX and Alben S. Optimization of two- and three-link snakelike locomotion. Physical Review E;87(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.87.022711
*NEURAL*
Billington J, Wilkie RM and Wann JP. Obstacle avoidance and smooth trajectory control: Neural areas highlighted during improved locomotor performance. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2013.00009
Bimpisidis Z, De Luca MA, Pisanu A and Di Chiara G. Lesion of medial prefrontal dopamine terminals abolishes habituation of accumbens shell dopamine responsiveness to taste stimuli. European Journal of Neuroscience;37(4):613-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ejn.12068
He BL, Ba YC, Wang XY, Liu SJ, Liu GD, Ou S, et al. Bdnf expression with functional improvement in transected spinal cord treated with neural stem cells in adult rats. Neuropeptides;47(1):1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.npep.2012.06.001
Lev N, Barhum Y, Pilosof NS, Ickowicz D, Cohen HY, Melamed E, et al. Dj-1 protects against dopamine toxicity: Implications for parkinson's disease and aging. Journals of Gerontology Series a-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences;68(3):215-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/gerona/gls147
Prochazka A and Ellaway P. Sensory systems in the control of movement. Comprehensive Physiology;2(4):2615-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c100086
Zwergal A, la Fougere C, Lorenzl S, Rominger A, Xiong GM, Deutschenbaur L, et al. Functional disturbance of the locomotor network in progressive supranuclear palsy. Neurology;80(7):634-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0b013e318281cc43
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Ilgenfritz RM, Gandhi AA, Fredericks DC, Grosland NM and Smucker JD. Considerations for the use of c7 crossing laminar screws in subaxial and cervicothoracic instrumentation. Spine;38(4):E199-E204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31827de094
Noshchenko A, Plaseied A, Patel VV, Burger E, Baldini T and Yun L. Correlation of vertebral strength topography with 3-dimensional computed tomographic structure. Spine;38(4):339-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31826c670d
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Abrahao GS, Rosa RC, Okubo R and Shimano AC. Effect of the pilot hole preparation on the anchorage of pedicle screws. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira;20(5):274-9.
Beris A, Lykissas M, Kostas-Agnantis I, Vekris M, Mitsionis G and Korompilias A. Management of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation with a double-button fixation system. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured;44(3):288-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2013.01.002
Boisgard S, Descamps S and Bouillet B. Complex primary total hip arthroplasty. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research;99(1):S34-S42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2012.11.008
Brunel L, Etchepareborde S, Barthelemy N, Farnir F and Balligand M. Mechanical testing of a new osteotomy design for tibial tuberosity advancement using the modified maquet technique. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology;26(1):47-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-11-12-0176
de Vicente F, Bernard F, FitzPatrick D and Moissonnier P. In vitro radiographic characteristics and biomechanical properties of the canine lumbar vertebral motion unit after lateral corpectomy, mini-hemilaminectomy and hemilaminectomy. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology;26(1):19-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-12-02-0016
Debandi A, Maeyama A, Hoshino Y, Asai S, Goto B, Smolinski P, et al. The effect of tunnel placement on rotational stability after acl reconstruction: Evaluation with use of triaxial accelerometry in a porcine model. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):589-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1961-2
Ferretti A, Monaco E, Caperna L, Palma T and Conteduca F. Revision acl reconstruction using contralateral hamstrings. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):690-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2039-x
Fugazzi RW, Fransson BA, Curran KM, Davis HM and Gay JM. A biomechanical study of laparoscopic 4s-modified roeder and weston knot strength in 3-0 polyglactin 910 and 3-0 polydioxanone. Veterinary Surgery;42(2):198-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01076.x
Garcia FC, Guarniero R, de Godoy RM, Pereira CAM, Matos MA and Garcia LC. Simple suture and anchor in rabbit hips. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira;20(5):280-4.
Iriuchishima T, Koyama T, Shirakura K and Fu FH. Patient selection of anatomical double bundle or traditional single bundle acl reconstruction. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):571-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1930-9
Iriuchishima T, Shirakura K and Fu FH. Graft impingement in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):664-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-2014-6
Kocabey Y, Taser O, Nyland J, Ince H, Sahin F, Sunbuloglu E, et al. Horizontal suture placement influences meniscal repair fixation strength. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):615-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1995-5
Kohl S, Evangelopoulos DS, Kohlhof H, Hartel M, Bonel H, Henle P, et al. Anterior crucial ligament rupture: Self-healing through dynamic intraligamentary stabilization technique. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):599-605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1958-x
Lee DW, Jang SH, Ha JK, Kim JG and Ahn JH. Meniscus root refixation technique using a modified mason-allen stitch. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):654-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1992-8
McCready RA. Working towards a better understanding of the biomechanics of the carotid artery. Journal of Surgical Research;180(1):43-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2011.11.1016
Stalder M, Farshad M, Snedeker JG and Meyer DC. Interference screws should be shorter than the hamstring tendon graft in the bone tunnel for best fixation. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy;21(3):584-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00167-012-1957-y
Tudisco C, Bisicchia S, Savarese E, Fiori R, Bartolucci DA, Masala S, et al. Single-row vs. Double-row arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: Clinical and 3 tesla mr arthrography results. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-43
Wahnert D, Hofmann-Fliri L, Schwieger K, Brianza S, Raschke MJ and Windolf M. Cement augmentation of lag screws: An investigation on biomechanical advantages. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery;133(3):373-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-012-1676-3
*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*
Harman MK, Banks SA, Kirschner S and Lutzner J. Prosthesis alignment affects axial rotation motion after total knee replacement: A prospective in vivo study combining computed tomography and fluoroscopic evaluations. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-206
Yao WJ, Guo CP and Luo XM. Study on effects of partial ossicular replacement prostheses with different materials on hearing restoration. Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Medicine;24(2):515-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-012-4800-6
*ROBOTICS*
Galloway KC, Clark JE and Koditschek DE. Variable stiffness legs for robust, efficient, and stable dynamic running. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics-Transactions of the Asme;5(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4007843
Manoonpong P, Parlitz U and Worgotter F. Neural control and adaptive neural forward models for insect-like, energy-efficient, and adaptable locomotion of walking machines. Frontiers in Neural Circuits;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2013.00012
Sun Y, Ma SG, Yang Y and Pu HY. Towards stable and efficient legged race-walking of an epaddle-based robot. Mechatronics;23(1):108-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechatronics.2012.11.005
*REHABILITATION*
Alves AP, Terrabuio AA, Pimenta CJ, Medina GIS, Rimkus CD and Cliquet A. Clinical assessment and magnetic resonance imaging of the shoulder of patients with spinal cord injury. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira;20(5):291-6.
Kerkum YL, Harlaar J, Buizer AI, van den Noort JC, Becher JG and Brehm MA. Optimising ankle foot orthoses for children with cerebral palsy walking with excessive knee flexion to improve their mobility and participation; protocol of the afo-cp study. Bmc Pediatrics;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-13-17
Maidhof R, Alipui DO, Rafiuddin A, Levine M, Grande DA and Chahine NO. Emerging trends in biological therapy for intervertebral disc degeneration. Discovery Medicine;79:401-11.
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Figueiredo P, Toussaint HM, Vilas-Boas JP and Fernandes RJ. Relation between efficiency and energy cost with coordination in aquatic locomotion. European Journal of Applied Physiology;113(3):651-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2468-8
Leslie KLM and Comfort P. The effect of grip width and hand orientation on muscle activity during pull-ups and the lat pull-down. Strength and Conditioning Journal;35(1):75-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318282120e
Salles AS and Gyi DE. An evaluation of personalised insoles developed using additive manufacturing. Journal of Sports Sciences;31(4):442-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.736629
Turner E, Munro AG and Comfort P. Female soccer: Part 2-training considerations and recommendations. Strength and Conditioning Journal;35(1):58-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e318282106d
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Hussain SH, Limthongkul B and Humphreys TR. The biomechanical properties of the skin. Dermatologic Surgery;39(2):193-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dsu.12095
Ibrahim SF. Commentary: Biomechanics of the skin. Dermatologic Surgery;39(2):204-. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dsu.12006
Ni M, Rui YF, Tan Q, Liu Y, Xu LL, Chan KM, et al. Engineered scaffold-free tendon tissue produced by tendon-derived stem cells. Biomaterials;34(8):2024-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.11.046
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Magwene PM and Socha JJ. Biomechanics of turtle shells: How whole shells fail in compression. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;319A(2):86-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1773
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Arbaugh M, Case JB and Monnet E. Biomechanical comparison of glycomer 631 and glycomer 631 knotless for use in canine incisional gastropexy. Veterinary Surgery;42(2):205-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01051.x
Kunkel KAR, Rusly RJ, Basinger RR, DesJardins JD and Gerard PD. In vitro acute load to failure and eyelet abrasion testing of a novel veterinary screw-type mini-anchor design. Veterinary Surgery;42(2):217-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.01094.x
Souza ANA, Pinto A, Marvulle V and Matera JM. Evaluation of vertical forces in the pads of german shepherd dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology;26(1):6-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-11-07-0100
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Okazaki S, Nishiike S, Watanabe H, Imai T, Uno A, Kitahara T, et al. Effects of repeated optic flow stimulation on gait termination in humans. Acta Oto-Laryngologica;133(3):246-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00016489.2012.740163
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Lammers AR and Sufka KM. Turning the corner in quadrupedal arboreal locomotion: Kinetics of changing direction while running in the siberian chipmunk (tamias sibiricus). Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and Physiology;319A(2):99-112. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.1775
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Thompson AK, Pomerantz FR and Wolpaw JR. Operant conditioning of a spinal reflex can improve locomotion after spinal cord injury in humans. Journal of Neuroscience;33(6):2365-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.3968-12.2013