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LITERATURE UPDATE
March 28, 2013 – April 03, 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*
Lin HS, Huang TH, Wang HS, Mao SW, Tai YS, Chiu HT, et al. Short-term free-fall landing causes reduced bone size and bending energy in femora of growing rats. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;12(1):1-9.
*BOTANY*
Whitney HM and Federle W. Biomechanics of plant-insect interactions. Current Opinion in Plant Biology;16(1):105-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2012.11.008
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Allard J and Mogilner A. Traveling waves in actin dynamics and cell motility. Current Opinion in Cell Biology;25(1):107-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ceb.2012.08.012
Khan ZS and Vanapalli SA. Probing the mechanical properties of brain cancer cells using a microfluidic cell squeezer device. Biomicrofluidics;7(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4774310
*COMPARATIVE*
Borazjani I and Daghooghi M. The fish tail motion forms an attached leading edge vortex. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;280(1756). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.2071
Hardy AR and Merz RA. Inverted sand dollars actively orient themselves in flow to increase likelihood of righting. Invertebrate Biology;132(1):52-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ivb.12011
Herrel A, Tolley KA, Measey GJ, da Silva JM, Potgieter DF, Boller E, et al. Slow but tenacious: An analysis of running and gripping performance in chameleons. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(6):1025-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078618
Ibanez B and Tambussi CP. Foot-propelled aquatic birds: Pelvic morphology and locomotor performance. Italian Journal of Zoology;79(3):356-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11250003.2011.650713
Kobayasi KI, Hage SR, Berquist S, Feng J, Zhang SY and Metzner W. Behavioural and neurobiological implications of linear and non-linear features in larynx phonations of horseshoe bats. Nature Communications;3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms2165
More HL, O'Connor SM, Brondum E, Wang T, Bertelsen MF, Grondahl C, et al. Sensorimotor responsiveness and resolution in the giraffe. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(6):1003-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.067231
Nishizawa H, Asahara M and Kamezaki N. Ontogenetic scaling of the humerus in sea turtles and its implications for locomotion. Zoological Science;30(3):211-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2108/zsj.30.211
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Cheng HY, Chu KT, Shen FC, Pan YN, Chou HH and Ou KL. Stress effect on bone remodeling and osseointegration on dental implant with novel nano/microporous surface functionalization. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A;101A(4):1158-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34415
Cheng HY, Peng PW, Lin YJ, Chang ST, Pan YN, Lee SC, et al. Stress analysis during jaw movement based on vivo computed tomography images from patients with temporomandibular disorders. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;42(3):386-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.07.005
Chu KT, Cheng HY, Pan YN, Chen SY and Ou KL. Enhancement of biomechanical behavior on osseointegration of implant with slaffinity. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A;101A(4):1195-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34404
Romeed SA and Dunne SM. Stress analysis of different post-luting systems: A three-dimensional finite element analysis. Australian Dental Journal;58(1):82-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/adj.12030
*DIGESTIVE*
Imai Y, Kobayashi I, Ishida S, Ishikawa T, Buist M and Yamaguchi T. Antral recirculation in the stomach during gastric mixing. American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology;304(5):G536-G42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00350.2012
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Urbani B and Youlatos D. Positional behavior and substrate use of micromys minutus (rodentia: Muridae): Insights for understanding primate origins. Journal of Human Evolution;64(2):130-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.10.006
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Bertram JEA and Hasaneini SJ. Neglected losses and key costs: Tracking the energetics of walking and running. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(6):933-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078543
Brisson N, Lamontagne M, Kennedy MJ and Beaule PE. The effects of cam femoroacetabular impingement corrective surgery on lower-extremity gait biomechanics. Gait & Posture;37(2):258-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.016
Degelaen M, de Borre L, Kerckhofs E, de Meirleir L, Buyl R, Cheron G, et al. Influence of botulinum toxin therapy on postural control and lower limb intersegmental coordination in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Toxins;5(1):93-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins5010093
Ellis RG, Howard KC and Kram R. The metabolic and mechanical costs of step time asymmetry in walking. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;280(1756). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.2784
Koutakis P, Mukherjee M, Vallabhajosula S, Blanke DJ and Stergiou N. Path integration: Effect of curved path complexity and sensory system on blindfolded walking. Gait & Posture;37(2):154-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.06.027
MacLellan MJ and McFadyen BJ. Proximal lower limb muscle energetics and the adaptation of segment elevation angle phasing for obstacle avoidance. Gait & Posture;37(2):274-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.019
Opheim A, McGinley JL, Olsson E, Stanghelle JK and Jahnsen R. Walking deterioration and gait analysis in adults with spastic bilateral cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture;37(2):165-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.06.032
Wentink EC, Beijen SI, Hermens HJ, Rietman JS and Veltink PH. Intention detection of gait initiation using emg and kinematic data. Gait & Posture;37(2):223-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.013
Wittwer JE, Webster KE and Hill K. Music and metronome cues produce different effects on gait spatiotemporal measures but not gait variability in healthy older adults. Gait & Posture;37(2):219-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.006
Wuehr M, Schniepp R, Ilmberger J, Brandt T and Jahn K. Speed-dependent temporospatial gait variability and long-range correlations in cerebellar ataxia. Gait & Posture;37(2):214-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.003
Yozu A, Haga N, Tojima M, Zhang YS, Sumitani M and Otake Y. Vertical peak ground force in human infant crawling. Gait & Posture;37(2):293-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.004
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Patterson RM, Yazaki N, Andersen CR and Viegas SF. Prediction of ligament length and carpal diastasis during wrist flexion-extension and after simulated scapholunate instability. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume;38A(3):509-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.001
Reed JD, Stanbury SJ, Menorca RM and Elfar JC. The emerging utility of composite bone models in biomechanical studies of the hand and upper extremity. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume;38A(3):583-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.005
Watanabe K, Kitaoka HB, Fujii T, Crevoisier X, Berglund LJ, Zhao KD, et al. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and flatfoot: Analysis with simulated walking. Gait & Posture;37(2):264-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.015
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Kazemi M, Dabiri Y and Li LP. Recent advances in computational mechanics of the human knee joint. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/718423
Schreiber JJ, Warren RF, Hotchkiss RN and Daluiski A. An online video investigation into the mechanism of elbow dislocation. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume;38A(3):488-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.017
*METHODS*
Biercevicz AM, Miranda DL, Machan JT, Murray MM and Fleming BC. In situ, noninvasive, t2*-weighted mri-derived parameters predict ex vivo structural properties of an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction or bioenhanced primary repair in a porcine model. American Journal of Sports Medicine;41(3):560-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546512472978
Burkholder TJ and van Antwerp KW. Practical limits on muscle synergy identification by non-negative matrix factorization in systems with mechanical constraints. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(1-2):187-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0983-8
Dao TT, Hoang TN, Ta XH and Tho M. Knowledge-based personalized search engine for the web-based human musculoskeletal system resources (hmsr) in biomechanics. Journal of Biomedical Informatics;46(1):160-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbl.2012.11.001
Redondo-Castro E, Torres-Espin A, Garcia-Alias G and Navarro X. Quantitative assessment of locomotion and interlimb coordination in rats after different spinal cord injuries. Journal of Neuroscience Methods;213(2):165-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2012.12.024
*MODELING*
Bajuri MN, Kadir MRA, Murali MR and Kamarul T. Biomechanical analysis of the wrist arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis: A finite element analysis. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(1-2):175-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0982-9
Bica C, Brezeanu L and Bica D. A finite element model of force distribution from tooth movement. Metalurgia International;18:12-5.
Goffin JM, Pankaj P and Simpson AH. The importance of lag screw position for the stabilization of trochanteric fractures with a sliding hip screw: A subject-specific finite element study. Journal of Orthopaedic Research;31(4):596-600. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22266
Goiato MC, Pesqueira AA, Falcon-Antenucci RM, dos Santos DM, Haddad MF, Bannwart LC, et al. Stress distribution in implant-supported prosthesis with external and internal implant-abutment connections. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica;71(2):283-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00016357.2012.672823
Kim Y, Ahn B, Lee JW, Rha KH and Kim J. Local property characterization of prostate glands using inhomogeneous modeling based on tumor volume and location analysis. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(1-2):197-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0984-7
Lamy M, Baumgartner D, Yoganandan N, Stemper BD and Willinger R. Experimentally validated three-dimensional finite element model of the rat for mild traumatic brain injury. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(3):353-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-1004-7
*NEURAL*
Guo PY and Ritzmann RE. Neural activity in the central complex of the cockroach brain is linked to turning behaviors. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(6):992-1002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.080473
Kallio J, Sogaard K, Avela J, Komi PV, Selanne H and Linnamo V. Motor unit firing behaviour of soleus muscle in isometric and dynamic contractions. Plos One;8(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0053425
Kokel D, Dunn TW, Ahrens MB, Alshut R, Cheung CYJ, Saint-Amant L, et al. Identification of nonvisual photomotor response cells in the vertebrate hindbrain. Journal of Neuroscience;33(9):3834-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.3689-12.2013
Petrosyan HA, Hunanyan AS, Alessi V, Schnell L, Levine J and Arvanian VL. Neutralization of inhibitory molecule ng2 improves synaptic transmission, retrograde transport, and locomotor function after spinal cord injury in adult rats. Journal of Neuroscience;33(9):4032-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.4702-12.2013
Warzecha AK, Rosner R and Grewe J. Impact and sources of neuronal variability in the fly's motion vision pathway. Journal of Physiology-Paris;107(1-2):26-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphysparis.2012.10.002
*OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY*
Martins P, Silva AL, da Fonseca A, Santos A, Santos L, Mascarenhas T, et al. Biomechanical properties of vaginal tissue in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation;75(2):85-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000343230
Zhu H, Yang XJ, Li XL, Zhang HX and Zheng FY. Non-suture technique for rabbit oviduct anastomosis with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate: A histopathologic and biomechanical analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research;39(3):685-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0756.2012.02002.x
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
ElMaraghy AW and Pennings A. Metacarpophalangeal joint extensor tendon subluxation: A reconstructive stabilization technique. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume;38A(3):578-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.021
Lai A, Simonaro CM, Schuchman EH, Ge Y, Laudier DM and Iatridis JC. Structural, compositional, and biomechanical alterations of the lumbar spine in rats with mucopolysaccharidosis type vi (maroteauxlamy syndrome). Journal of Orthopaedic Research;31(4):621-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22281
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Floerkemeier T, Gronewold J, Berner S, Olender G, Hurschler C, Windhagen H, et al. The influence of resection height on proximal femoral strain patterns after metha short stem hip arthroplasty: An experimental study on composite femora. International Orthopaedics;37(3):369-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1725-0
Kocak T, Daxle M, Reichel H and Lattig F. Alternative technique of cement augmentation of loosened pedicle screws - technical note and presentation of two cases. Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae Et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca;80(1):89-91.
Matityahu A, Hurschler C, Badenhop M, Stukenborg-Colsman C, Waizy H, Wentz B, et al. Reduction of pullout strength caused by reinsertion of 3.5-mm cortical screws. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma;27(3):170-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e31825490b1
Pereira VA, Iamashita HY, Monnazzi MS, Gabrielli MFR, Vaz LG and Passeri LA. In vitro biomechanical evaluation of sagittal split osteotomy fixation with a specifically designed miniplate. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;42(3):316-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.07.008
Trinh TQ, Harris JD, Siston RA and Flanigan DC. Improved outcomes with combined autologous chondrocyte implantation and patellofemoral osteotomy versus isolated autologous chondrocyte implantation. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery;29(3):566-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2012.10.008
Twigt B, Bemelman M, Lansink K and Leenen L. Type c distal radial fractures treated with conventional ao plates: An easy and cost-saving solution in a locking plate era. International Orthopaedics;37(3):483-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1761-9
Venjakob AJ, Salzmann GM, Gabel F, Buchmann S, Walz L, Spang JT, et al. Arthroscopically assisted 2-bundle anatomic reduction of acute acromioclavicular joint separations 58-month findings. American Journal of Sports Medicine;41(3):615-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546512473438
Wahnert D, Stolarczyk Y, Hoffmeier KL, Raschke MJ, Hofmann GO and Muckley T. Long-term stability of angle-stable versus conventional locked intramedullary nails in distal tibia fractures. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-66
Yang JJ, Jiang J, Li YZ, Li H, Jing Y, Wu PY, et al. A new strategy to enhance artificial ligament graft osseointegration in the bone tunnel using hydroxypropylcellulose. International Orthopaedics;37(3):515-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1723-2
Yoon KH, Park SW, Lee SH, Kim MH, Park SY and Oh H. Does cast immobilization contribute to posterior stability after posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery;29(3):500-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2012.10.019
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Ntousis T, Mandalidis D, Chronopoulos E and Athanasopoulos S. Emg activation of trunk and upper limb muscles following experimentally-induced overpronation and oversupination of the feet in quiet standing. Gait & Posture;37(2):190-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.06.028
*REHABILITATION*
Kendall KD, Patel C, Wiley JP, Pohl MB, Emery CA and Ferber R. Steps toward the validation of the trendelenburg test: The effect of experimentally reduced hip abductor muscle function on frontal plane mechanics. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine;23(1):45-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0b013e31825e66a1
Koyama T, Marumoto K, Miyake H, Ohmura T and Domen K. Relationship between diffusion-tensor fractional anisotropy and long-term outcome in patients with hemiparesis after intracerebral hemorrhage. Neurorehabilitation;32(1):87-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/nre-130825
Krewer C, Riess K, Bergmann J, Muller F, Jahn K and Koenig E. Immediate effectiveness of single-session therapeutic interventions in pusher behaviour. Gait & Posture;37(2):246-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.014
Leporace G, Praxedes J, Pereira GR, Pinto SM, Chagas D, Metsavaht L, et al. Influence of a preventive training program on lower limb kinematics and vertical jump height of male volleyball athletes. Physical Therapy in Sport;14(1):35-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.02.005
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Butler RJ, Willson JD, Fowler D and Queen RM. Gender differences in landing mechanics vary depending on the type of landing. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine;23(1):52-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0b013e318259efa0
Flavell CA, Sayers MGL, Gordon SJ and Lee JB. Mechanisms for triceps surae injury in high performance front row rugby union players: A kinematic analysis of scrummaging drills. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;12(1):159-64.
Froyd C, Millet GY and Noakes TD. The development of peripheral fatigue and short-term recovery during self-paced high-intensity exercise. Journal of Physiology-London;591(5):1339-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2012.245316
Myer GD, Stroube BW, DiCesare CA, Brent JL, Ford KR, Heidt RS, et al. Augmented feedback supports skill transfer and reduces high-risk injury landing mechanics a double-blind, randomized controlled laboratory study. American Journal of Sports Medicine;41(3):669-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546512472977
Novatchkov H and Baca A. Artificial intelligence in sports on the example of weight training. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;12(1):27-37.
Panizzolo FA, Marcolin G and Petrone N. Comparative evaluation of two skiing simulators as functional training devices for recreational skiers. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;12(1):151-8.
Peng HT, Kernozek TW and Song CY. Muscle activation of vastus medialis obliquus and vastus lateralis during a dynamic leg press exercise with and without isometric hip adduction. Physical Therapy in Sport;14(1):44-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.02.006
Webster KA and Gribble PA. A comparison of electromyography of gluteus medius and maximus in subjects with and without chronic ankle instability during two functional exercises. Physical Therapy in Sport;14(1):17-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.02.002
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Kinneberg KRC, Galloway MT, Butler DL and Shearn JT. The native cell population does not contribute to central-third graft healing at 6, 12, or 26 weeks in the rabbit patellar tendon. Journal of Orthopaedic Research;31(4):638-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22261
Ruan HJ, Liu S, Li FF, Li XJ and Fan CY. Prevention of tendon adhesions by erk2 small interfering rnas. International Journal of Molecular Sciences;14(2):4361-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms14024361
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Fujii M, Furumatsu T, Yokoyama Y, Kanazawa T, Kajiki Y, Abe N, et al. Chondromodulin-i derived from the inner meniscus prevents endothelial cell proliferation. Journal of Orthopaedic Research;31(4):538-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22257
Gatzioufas Z and Seitz B. Corneal biomechanical properties in exfoliation syndrome and exfoliation glaucoma. Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology;251(3):1011-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-012-2017-5
Lampe KJ, Antaris AL and Heilshorn SC. Design of three-dimensional engineered protein hydrogels for tailored control of neurite growth. Acta Biomaterialia;9(3):5590-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2012.10.033
Lee BC, Sung B, Eom KH, Park ES, Kim MS, Kim SH, et al. Novel threadlike structures on the surfaces of mammalian abdominal organs are loose bundles of fibrous stroma with microchannels embedded with fibroblasts and inflammatory cells. Connective Tissue Research;54(2):94-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/03008207.2012.748757
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Zhu F, Skelton P, Chou CC, Mao HJ, Yang KH and King AI. Biomechanical responses of a pig head under blast loading: Acomputational simulation. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering;29(3):392-407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.2518
Eleswarapu SV and Athanasiou KA. Trpv4 channel activation improves the tensile properties of self-assembled articular cartilage constructs. Acta Biomaterialia;9(3):5554-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2012.10.031
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Krause AF, Winkler A and Durr V. Central drive and proprioceptive control of antennal movements in the walking stick insect. Journal of Physiology-Paris;107(1-2):116-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphysparis.2012.06.001
March 28, 2013 – April 03, 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*
Lin HS, Huang TH, Wang HS, Mao SW, Tai YS, Chiu HT, et al. Short-term free-fall landing causes reduced bone size and bending energy in femora of growing rats. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;12(1):1-9.
*BOTANY*
Whitney HM and Federle W. Biomechanics of plant-insect interactions. Current Opinion in Plant Biology;16(1):105-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2012.11.008
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Allard J and Mogilner A. Traveling waves in actin dynamics and cell motility. Current Opinion in Cell Biology;25(1):107-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ceb.2012.08.012
Khan ZS and Vanapalli SA. Probing the mechanical properties of brain cancer cells using a microfluidic cell squeezer device. Biomicrofluidics;7(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4774310
*COMPARATIVE*
Borazjani I and Daghooghi M. The fish tail motion forms an attached leading edge vortex. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;280(1756). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.2071
Hardy AR and Merz RA. Inverted sand dollars actively orient themselves in flow to increase likelihood of righting. Invertebrate Biology;132(1):52-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ivb.12011
Herrel A, Tolley KA, Measey GJ, da Silva JM, Potgieter DF, Boller E, et al. Slow but tenacious: An analysis of running and gripping performance in chameleons. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(6):1025-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078618
Ibanez B and Tambussi CP. Foot-propelled aquatic birds: Pelvic morphology and locomotor performance. Italian Journal of Zoology;79(3):356-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11250003.2011.650713
Kobayasi KI, Hage SR, Berquist S, Feng J, Zhang SY and Metzner W. Behavioural and neurobiological implications of linear and non-linear features in larynx phonations of horseshoe bats. Nature Communications;3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms2165
More HL, O'Connor SM, Brondum E, Wang T, Bertelsen MF, Grondahl C, et al. Sensorimotor responsiveness and resolution in the giraffe. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(6):1003-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.067231
Nishizawa H, Asahara M and Kamezaki N. Ontogenetic scaling of the humerus in sea turtles and its implications for locomotion. Zoological Science;30(3):211-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2108/zsj.30.211
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Cheng HY, Chu KT, Shen FC, Pan YN, Chou HH and Ou KL. Stress effect on bone remodeling and osseointegration on dental implant with novel nano/microporous surface functionalization. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A;101A(4):1158-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34415
Cheng HY, Peng PW, Lin YJ, Chang ST, Pan YN, Lee SC, et al. Stress analysis during jaw movement based on vivo computed tomography images from patients with temporomandibular disorders. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;42(3):386-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.07.005
Chu KT, Cheng HY, Pan YN, Chen SY and Ou KL. Enhancement of biomechanical behavior on osseointegration of implant with slaffinity. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A;101A(4):1195-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34404
Romeed SA and Dunne SM. Stress analysis of different post-luting systems: A three-dimensional finite element analysis. Australian Dental Journal;58(1):82-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/adj.12030
*DIGESTIVE*
Imai Y, Kobayashi I, Ishida S, Ishikawa T, Buist M and Yamaguchi T. Antral recirculation in the stomach during gastric mixing. American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology;304(5):G536-G42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00350.2012
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Urbani B and Youlatos D. Positional behavior and substrate use of micromys minutus (rodentia: Muridae): Insights for understanding primate origins. Journal of Human Evolution;64(2):130-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhevol.2012.10.006
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Bertram JEA and Hasaneini SJ. Neglected losses and key costs: Tracking the energetics of walking and running. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(6):933-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.078543
Brisson N, Lamontagne M, Kennedy MJ and Beaule PE. The effects of cam femoroacetabular impingement corrective surgery on lower-extremity gait biomechanics. Gait & Posture;37(2):258-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.016
Degelaen M, de Borre L, Kerckhofs E, de Meirleir L, Buyl R, Cheron G, et al. Influence of botulinum toxin therapy on postural control and lower limb intersegmental coordination in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Toxins;5(1):93-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins5010093
Ellis RG, Howard KC and Kram R. The metabolic and mechanical costs of step time asymmetry in walking. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences;280(1756). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.2784
Koutakis P, Mukherjee M, Vallabhajosula S, Blanke DJ and Stergiou N. Path integration: Effect of curved path complexity and sensory system on blindfolded walking. Gait & Posture;37(2):154-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.06.027
MacLellan MJ and McFadyen BJ. Proximal lower limb muscle energetics and the adaptation of segment elevation angle phasing for obstacle avoidance. Gait & Posture;37(2):274-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.019
Opheim A, McGinley JL, Olsson E, Stanghelle JK and Jahnsen R. Walking deterioration and gait analysis in adults with spastic bilateral cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture;37(2):165-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.06.032
Wentink EC, Beijen SI, Hermens HJ, Rietman JS and Veltink PH. Intention detection of gait initiation using emg and kinematic data. Gait & Posture;37(2):223-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.013
Wittwer JE, Webster KE and Hill K. Music and metronome cues produce different effects on gait spatiotemporal measures but not gait variability in healthy older adults. Gait & Posture;37(2):219-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.006
Wuehr M, Schniepp R, Ilmberger J, Brandt T and Jahn K. Speed-dependent temporospatial gait variability and long-range correlations in cerebellar ataxia. Gait & Posture;37(2):214-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.003
Yozu A, Haga N, Tojima M, Zhang YS, Sumitani M and Otake Y. Vertical peak ground force in human infant crawling. Gait & Posture;37(2):293-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.004
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Patterson RM, Yazaki N, Andersen CR and Viegas SF. Prediction of ligament length and carpal diastasis during wrist flexion-extension and after simulated scapholunate instability. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume;38A(3):509-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.001
Reed JD, Stanbury SJ, Menorca RM and Elfar JC. The emerging utility of composite bone models in biomechanical studies of the hand and upper extremity. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume;38A(3):583-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.005
Watanabe K, Kitaoka HB, Fujii T, Crevoisier X, Berglund LJ, Zhao KD, et al. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and flatfoot: Analysis with simulated walking. Gait & Posture;37(2):264-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.015
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Kazemi M, Dabiri Y and Li LP. Recent advances in computational mechanics of the human knee joint. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/718423
Schreiber JJ, Warren RF, Hotchkiss RN and Daluiski A. An online video investigation into the mechanism of elbow dislocation. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume;38A(3):488-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.017
*METHODS*
Biercevicz AM, Miranda DL, Machan JT, Murray MM and Fleming BC. In situ, noninvasive, t2*-weighted mri-derived parameters predict ex vivo structural properties of an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction or bioenhanced primary repair in a porcine model. American Journal of Sports Medicine;41(3):560-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546512472978
Burkholder TJ and van Antwerp KW. Practical limits on muscle synergy identification by non-negative matrix factorization in systems with mechanical constraints. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(1-2):187-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0983-8
Dao TT, Hoang TN, Ta XH and Tho M. Knowledge-based personalized search engine for the web-based human musculoskeletal system resources (hmsr) in biomechanics. Journal of Biomedical Informatics;46(1):160-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbl.2012.11.001
Redondo-Castro E, Torres-Espin A, Garcia-Alias G and Navarro X. Quantitative assessment of locomotion and interlimb coordination in rats after different spinal cord injuries. Journal of Neuroscience Methods;213(2):165-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2012.12.024
*MODELING*
Bajuri MN, Kadir MRA, Murali MR and Kamarul T. Biomechanical analysis of the wrist arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis: A finite element analysis. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(1-2):175-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0982-9
Bica C, Brezeanu L and Bica D. A finite element model of force distribution from tooth movement. Metalurgia International;18:12-5.
Goffin JM, Pankaj P and Simpson AH. The importance of lag screw position for the stabilization of trochanteric fractures with a sliding hip screw: A subject-specific finite element study. Journal of Orthopaedic Research;31(4):596-600. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22266
Goiato MC, Pesqueira AA, Falcon-Antenucci RM, dos Santos DM, Haddad MF, Bannwart LC, et al. Stress distribution in implant-supported prosthesis with external and internal implant-abutment connections. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica;71(2):283-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00016357.2012.672823
Kim Y, Ahn B, Lee JW, Rha KH and Kim J. Local property characterization of prostate glands using inhomogeneous modeling based on tumor volume and location analysis. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(1-2):197-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-0984-7
Lamy M, Baumgartner D, Yoganandan N, Stemper BD and Willinger R. Experimentally validated three-dimensional finite element model of the rat for mild traumatic brain injury. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing;51(3):353-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-012-1004-7
*NEURAL*
Guo PY and Ritzmann RE. Neural activity in the central complex of the cockroach brain is linked to turning behaviors. Journal of Experimental Biology;216(6):992-1002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.080473
Kallio J, Sogaard K, Avela J, Komi PV, Selanne H and Linnamo V. Motor unit firing behaviour of soleus muscle in isometric and dynamic contractions. Plos One;8(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0053425
Kokel D, Dunn TW, Ahrens MB, Alshut R, Cheung CYJ, Saint-Amant L, et al. Identification of nonvisual photomotor response cells in the vertebrate hindbrain. Journal of Neuroscience;33(9):3834-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.3689-12.2013
Petrosyan HA, Hunanyan AS, Alessi V, Schnell L, Levine J and Arvanian VL. Neutralization of inhibitory molecule ng2 improves synaptic transmission, retrograde transport, and locomotor function after spinal cord injury in adult rats. Journal of Neuroscience;33(9):4032-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.4702-12.2013
Warzecha AK, Rosner R and Grewe J. Impact and sources of neuronal variability in the fly's motion vision pathway. Journal of Physiology-Paris;107(1-2):26-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphysparis.2012.10.002
*OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY*
Martins P, Silva AL, da Fonseca A, Santos A, Santos L, Mascarenhas T, et al. Biomechanical properties of vaginal tissue in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation;75(2):85-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000343230
Zhu H, Yang XJ, Li XL, Zhang HX and Zheng FY. Non-suture technique for rabbit oviduct anastomosis with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate: A histopathologic and biomechanical analysis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research;39(3):685-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0756.2012.02002.x
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
ElMaraghy AW and Pennings A. Metacarpophalangeal joint extensor tendon subluxation: A reconstructive stabilization technique. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume;38A(3):578-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.021
Lai A, Simonaro CM, Schuchman EH, Ge Y, Laudier DM and Iatridis JC. Structural, compositional, and biomechanical alterations of the lumbar spine in rats with mucopolysaccharidosis type vi (maroteauxlamy syndrome). Journal of Orthopaedic Research;31(4):621-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22281
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Floerkemeier T, Gronewold J, Berner S, Olender G, Hurschler C, Windhagen H, et al. The influence of resection height on proximal femoral strain patterns after metha short stem hip arthroplasty: An experimental study on composite femora. International Orthopaedics;37(3):369-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1725-0
Kocak T, Daxle M, Reichel H and Lattig F. Alternative technique of cement augmentation of loosened pedicle screws - technical note and presentation of two cases. Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae Et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca;80(1):89-91.
Matityahu A, Hurschler C, Badenhop M, Stukenborg-Colsman C, Waizy H, Wentz B, et al. Reduction of pullout strength caused by reinsertion of 3.5-mm cortical screws. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma;27(3):170-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e31825490b1
Pereira VA, Iamashita HY, Monnazzi MS, Gabrielli MFR, Vaz LG and Passeri LA. In vitro biomechanical evaluation of sagittal split osteotomy fixation with a specifically designed miniplate. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;42(3):316-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2012.07.008
Trinh TQ, Harris JD, Siston RA and Flanigan DC. Improved outcomes with combined autologous chondrocyte implantation and patellofemoral osteotomy versus isolated autologous chondrocyte implantation. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery;29(3):566-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2012.10.008
Twigt B, Bemelman M, Lansink K and Leenen L. Type c distal radial fractures treated with conventional ao plates: An easy and cost-saving solution in a locking plate era. International Orthopaedics;37(3):483-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1761-9
Venjakob AJ, Salzmann GM, Gabel F, Buchmann S, Walz L, Spang JT, et al. Arthroscopically assisted 2-bundle anatomic reduction of acute acromioclavicular joint separations 58-month findings. American Journal of Sports Medicine;41(3):615-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546512473438
Wahnert D, Stolarczyk Y, Hoffmeier KL, Raschke MJ, Hofmann GO and Muckley T. Long-term stability of angle-stable versus conventional locked intramedullary nails in distal tibia fractures. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders;14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-14-66
Yang JJ, Jiang J, Li YZ, Li H, Jing Y, Wu PY, et al. A new strategy to enhance artificial ligament graft osseointegration in the bone tunnel using hydroxypropylcellulose. International Orthopaedics;37(3):515-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1723-2
Yoon KH, Park SW, Lee SH, Kim MH, Park SY and Oh H. Does cast immobilization contribute to posterior stability after posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery;29(3):500-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2012.10.019
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Ntousis T, Mandalidis D, Chronopoulos E and Athanasopoulos S. Emg activation of trunk and upper limb muscles following experimentally-induced overpronation and oversupination of the feet in quiet standing. Gait & Posture;37(2):190-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.06.028
*REHABILITATION*
Kendall KD, Patel C, Wiley JP, Pohl MB, Emery CA and Ferber R. Steps toward the validation of the trendelenburg test: The effect of experimentally reduced hip abductor muscle function on frontal plane mechanics. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine;23(1):45-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0b013e31825e66a1
Koyama T, Marumoto K, Miyake H, Ohmura T and Domen K. Relationship between diffusion-tensor fractional anisotropy and long-term outcome in patients with hemiparesis after intracerebral hemorrhage. Neurorehabilitation;32(1):87-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/nre-130825
Krewer C, Riess K, Bergmann J, Muller F, Jahn K and Koenig E. Immediate effectiveness of single-session therapeutic interventions in pusher behaviour. Gait & Posture;37(2):246-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.07.014
Leporace G, Praxedes J, Pereira GR, Pinto SM, Chagas D, Metsavaht L, et al. Influence of a preventive training program on lower limb kinematics and vertical jump height of male volleyball athletes. Physical Therapy in Sport;14(1):35-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.02.005
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Butler RJ, Willson JD, Fowler D and Queen RM. Gender differences in landing mechanics vary depending on the type of landing. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine;23(1):52-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0b013e318259efa0
Flavell CA, Sayers MGL, Gordon SJ and Lee JB. Mechanisms for triceps surae injury in high performance front row rugby union players: A kinematic analysis of scrummaging drills. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;12(1):159-64.
Froyd C, Millet GY and Noakes TD. The development of peripheral fatigue and short-term recovery during self-paced high-intensity exercise. Journal of Physiology-London;591(5):1339-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2012.245316
Myer GD, Stroube BW, DiCesare CA, Brent JL, Ford KR, Heidt RS, et al. Augmented feedback supports skill transfer and reduces high-risk injury landing mechanics a double-blind, randomized controlled laboratory study. American Journal of Sports Medicine;41(3):669-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0363546512472977
Novatchkov H and Baca A. Artificial intelligence in sports on the example of weight training. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;12(1):27-37.
Panizzolo FA, Marcolin G and Petrone N. Comparative evaluation of two skiing simulators as functional training devices for recreational skiers. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine;12(1):151-8.
Peng HT, Kernozek TW and Song CY. Muscle activation of vastus medialis obliquus and vastus lateralis during a dynamic leg press exercise with and without isometric hip adduction. Physical Therapy in Sport;14(1):44-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.02.006
Webster KA and Gribble PA. A comparison of electromyography of gluteus medius and maximus in subjects with and without chronic ankle instability during two functional exercises. Physical Therapy in Sport;14(1):17-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.02.002
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Kinneberg KRC, Galloway MT, Butler DL and Shearn JT. The native cell population does not contribute to central-third graft healing at 6, 12, or 26 weeks in the rabbit patellar tendon. Journal of Orthopaedic Research;31(4):638-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22261
Ruan HJ, Liu S, Li FF, Li XJ and Fan CY. Prevention of tendon adhesions by erk2 small interfering rnas. International Journal of Molecular Sciences;14(2):4361-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms14024361
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Fujii M, Furumatsu T, Yokoyama Y, Kanazawa T, Kajiki Y, Abe N, et al. Chondromodulin-i derived from the inner meniscus prevents endothelial cell proliferation. Journal of Orthopaedic Research;31(4):538-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22257
Gatzioufas Z and Seitz B. Corneal biomechanical properties in exfoliation syndrome and exfoliation glaucoma. Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology;251(3):1011-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-012-2017-5
Lampe KJ, Antaris AL and Heilshorn SC. Design of three-dimensional engineered protein hydrogels for tailored control of neurite growth. Acta Biomaterialia;9(3):5590-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2012.10.033
Lee BC, Sung B, Eom KH, Park ES, Kim MS, Kim SH, et al. Novel threadlike structures on the surfaces of mammalian abdominal organs are loose bundles of fibrous stroma with microchannels embedded with fibroblasts and inflammatory cells. Connective Tissue Research;54(2):94-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/03008207.2012.748757
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Zhu F, Skelton P, Chou CC, Mao HJ, Yang KH and King AI. Biomechanical responses of a pig head under blast loading: Acomputational simulation. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering;29(3):392-407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.2518
Eleswarapu SV and Athanasiou KA. Trpv4 channel activation improves the tensile properties of self-assembled articular cartilage constructs. Acta Biomaterialia;9(3):5554-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2012.10.031
*PICKS OF THE WEEK*
Krause AF, Winkler A and Durr V. Central drive and proprioceptive control of antennal movements in the walking stick insect. Journal of Physiology-Paris;107(1-2):116-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphysparis.2012.06.001