LITERATURE UPDATE
May 9, 2013 – May 15, 2013
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Jason R. Franz, Ph.D.
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory
University of Wisconsin-Madison
************************************************** ***************
***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*
Assi TB, Rahme M, Saghieh S, Azoury NBR, Hussein IAH, Leone A, et al. Effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on distraction osteogenesis in the mandible of rabbits: A morphologic and morphometric approach. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents 2013;27(1):177-87.
*BOTANY*
Demes KW, Pruitt JN, Harley CDG and Carrington E. Survival of the weakest: Increased frond mechanical strength in a wave-swept kelp inhibits self-pruning and increases whole-plant mortality. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):439-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12067
Mendez-Alonzo R, Ewers FW and Sack L. Ecological variation in leaf biomechanics and its scaling with tissue structure across three mediterranean-climate plant communities. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):544-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12059
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Shu W, Jing J, Fu LC, Min JT, Bo YX, Ying Z, et al. The relationship between diastolic pressure and coronary collateral circulation in patients with stable angina pectoris and chronic total occlusion. American Journal of Hypertension 2013;26(5):630-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajh/hps096
Wong KKL, Thavornpattanapong P, Cheung SCP and Tu JY. Biomechanical investigation of pulsatile flow in a three-dimensional atherosclerotic carotid bifurcation model. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500012
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Shojaei-Baghini E, Zheng Y, Jewett MAS, Geddie WB and Sun Y. Mechanical characterization of benign and malignant urothelial cells from voided urine. Applied Physics Letters 2013;102(12). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4798495
*COMPARATIVE*
Aoi S, Kondo T, Hayashi N, Yanagihara D, Aoki S, Yamaura H, et al. Contributions of phase resetting and interlimb coordination to the adaptive control of hindlimb obstacle avoidance during locomotion in rats: A simulation study. Biological Cybernetics 2013;107(2):201-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-013-0546-6
Brewster CL, Sikes RS and Gifford ME. Quantifying the cost of thermoregulation: Thermal and energetic constraints on growth rates in hatchling lizards. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):490-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12066
Brzorad JN and Maccarone AD. Activity patterns of snowy egrets (egretta thula) and great egrets (ardea alba): A seasonal comparison. Waterbirds 2013;36(1):11-9.
Dumont M, Laurin M, Jacques F, Pelle E, Dabin W and de Buffrenil V. Inner architecture of vertebral centra in terrestrial and aquatic mammals: A two-dimensional comparative study. Journal of Morphology 2013;274(5):570-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20122
Gilman CA and Irschick DJ. Foils of flexion: The effects of perch compliance on lizard locomotion and perch choice in the wild. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):374-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12063
Revzen S, Burden SA, Moore TY, Mongeau JM and Full RJ. Instantaneous kinematic phase reflects neuromechanical response to lateral perturbations of running cockroaches. Biological Cybernetics 2013;107(2):179-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-012-0545-z
Stoessel A, Kilbourne BM and Fischer MS. Morphological integration versus ecological plasticity in the avian pelvic limb skeleton. Journal of Morphology 2013;274(5):483-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20109
Umberger CM, de Buron I, Roumillat WA and McElroy EJ. Effects of a muscle-infecting parasitic nematode on the locomotor performance of their fish host. Journal of Fish Biology 2013;82(4):1250-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.12061
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Nicosia MA. Theoretical estimation of shear rate during the oral phase of swallowing: Effect of partial slip. Journal of Texture Studies 2013;44(2):132-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jtxs.12005
Su KC, Chang CH, Chuang SF and Ng EYK. Biomechanical evaluation of endodontic post-restored teeth - finite element analysis. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500127
*DIGESTIVE*
Gester K, Von Trotha KT, Butz N, Neumann UP, Schmitz-Rode T and Steinseifer U. Investigation of tear-out behavior of small intestinal anastomoses introducing a new standardization of the measurement procedure. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500164
*ERGONOMICS*
Muslim K, Bazrgari B, Hendershot B, Toosizadeh N, Nussbaum MA and Madigan ML. Disturbance and recovery of trunk mechanical and neuromuscular behaviors following repeated static trunk flexion: Influences of duration and duty cycle on creep-induced effects. Applied Ergonomics 2013;44(4):643-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2012.12.004
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Dennenmoser S and Christy JH. The design of a beautiful weapon: Compensation for opposing sexual selection on a trait with two functions. Evolution 2013;67(4):1181-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evo.12018
Houssaye A. Palaeoecological and morphofunctional interpretation of bone mass increase: An example in late cretaceous shallow marine squamates. Biological Reviews 2013;88(1):117-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-185X.2012.00243.x
Lambert O, De Muizon C and Bianucci G. The most basal beaked whale ninoziphius platyrostris muizon, 1983: Clues on the evolutionary history of the family ziphiidae (cetacea: Odontoceti). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 2013;167(4):569-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/zoj.12018
Reese AT, Lanier HC and Sargis EJ. Skeletal indicators of ecological specialization in pika (mammalia, ochotonidae). Journal of Morphology 2013;274(5):585-602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20127
Schmerge JD, Riese DJ and Hasiotis ST. Vinegaroon (arachnida: Thelyphonida: Thelyphonidae) trackway production and morphology: Implications for media and moisture control on trackway morphology and a proposal for a novel system of interpreting arthropod trace fossils. Palaios 2013;28(1-2):116-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.2110/palo.2012.p12-012r
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Duysens J, De Groote F and Jonkers I. The flexion synergy, mother of all synergies and father of new models of gait. Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience 2013;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncom.2013.00014
Schwarzer G, Freitag C, Buckel R and Lofruthe A. Crawling is associated with mental rotation ability by 9-month-old infants. Infancy 2013;18(3):432-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-7078.2012.00132.x
Shine JM, Matar E, Ward PB, Bolitho SJ, Gilat M, Pearson M, et al. Exploring the cortical and subcortical functional magnetic resonance imaging changes associated with freezing in parkinson's disease. Brain 2013;136:1204-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/brain/awt049
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Chen YR and Tang JB. Changes in contact site of the radiocarpal joint and lengths of the carpal ligaments in forearm rotation: An in vivo study. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):712-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.021
Leunig M, Juni P, Werlen S, Limacher A, Nuesch E, Pfirrmann CW, et al. Prevalence of cam and pincer-type deformities on hip mri in an asymptomatic young swiss female population: A cross-sectional study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013;21(4):544-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.01.003
Tosti R, Jennings J and Sewards JM. Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow. American Journal of Medicine 2013;126(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.09.018
*METHODS*
Carvalho SR, Boulic R, Vidal CA and Thalmann D. Latent motion spaces for full-body motion editing. Visual Computer 2013;29(3):171-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00371-012-0678-z
Descarreaux M, Nougarou F and Dugas C. Standardization of spinal manipulation therapy in humans: Development of a novel device designed to measure dose-response. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2013;36(2):78-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.12.007
Vignais N, Miezal M, Bleser G, Mura K, Gorecky D and Marin F. Innovative system for real-time ergonomic feedback in industrial manufacturing. Applied Ergonomics 2013;44(4):566-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2012.11.008
*MODELING*
Mohammadi H, Herzog W and Mequanint K. Micro-finite element modeling of wrinkle formation for cell locomotion applications. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s021951941350019x
*NEURAL*
Iwasaki T, Otsuguro K, Kobayashi T, Ohta T and Ito S. Endogenously released 5-ht inhibits a and c fiber-evoked synaptic transmission in the rat spinal cord by the facilitation of gaba/glycine and 5-ht release via 5-ht2a and 5-ht3 receptors. European Journal of Pharmacology 2013;702(1-3):149-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.01.058
Momose-Sato Y and Sato K. Large-scale synchronized activity in the embryonic brainstem and spinal cord. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience 2013;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncel.2013.00036
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Helgeson MD, Bevevino AJ and Hilibrand AS. Update on the evidence for adjacent segment degeneration and disease. Spine Journal 2013;13(3):342-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.12.009
Iatridis JC, Nicoll SB, Michalek AJ, Walter BA and Gupta MS. Role of biomechanics in intervertebral disc degeneration and regenerative therapies: What needs repairing in the disc and what are promising biomaterials for its repair? Spine Journal 2013;13(3):243-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.12.002
Shum GL, Tsung BY and Lee RY. The immediate effect of posteroanterior mobilization on reducing back pain and the stiffness of the lumbar spine. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(4):673-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2012.11.020
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Faur C, Crainic N, Sticlaru C and Oancea C. Rapid prototyping technique in the preoperative planning for total hip arthroplasty with custom femoral components. Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 2013;125(5-6):144-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00508-013-0335-1
Gordon L, Matsui J, McDonald E, Gordon JA and Neimkin R. Analysis of a knotless flexor tendon repair using a multifilament stainless steel cable-crimp system. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):677-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.018
Holleran AM, Quigley RJ, Rafijah GH and Lee TQ. Radioscapholunate arthrodesis with excision of the distal scaphoid: Comparison of contact characteristics to the intact wrist. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):706-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.035
Jung TG, Han DW, Suh SW, Yang JH and Lee SJ. Validation of the finite element model of the femur and a novel internal distractible plate system. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing 2013;14(4):657-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-013-0088-9
Ma XL, Ma JX, Ma T, Xing D, Wang J, Yang Y, et al. The biomechanical effects of different internal fixations in the treatment of femoral neck fractures. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500048
Mehling I, Hoehle P, Sternstein W, Blum J and Rommens PM. Nailing versus plating for comminuted fractures of the distal femur: A comparative biomechanical in vitro study of three implants. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 2013;39(2):139-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00068-012-0247-1
Sun LN, Zhao JZ, Shen JR, Du B and Yuan B. Anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in asian population. Anz Journal of Surgery 2013;83(4):262-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06317.x
van Valburg MK, Wijffels MME, Krijnen P and Schipper IB. Impact of ulnar styloid fractures in nonoperatively treated distal radius fractures. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 2013;39(2):151-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00068-013-0256-8
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Gopalai AA and Senanayake S. Assistive vibrotactile biofeedback system for postural control on perturbed surface. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500061
Lee PY, Gadareh K, Naushahi MJ, Gresty M and Bronstein AM. Protective stepping response in parkinsonian patients and the effect of vibrotactile feedback. Movement Disorders 2013;28(4):482-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mds.25227
*ROBOTICS*
Morales R, Chocoteco J, Feliu V and Sira-Ramirez H. Obstacle surpassing and posture control of a stair-climbing robotic mechanism. Control Engineering Practice 2013;21(5):604-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2013.01.006
Petric T, Gams A, Babic J and Zlajpah L. Reflexive stability control framework for humanoid robots. Autonomous Robots 2013;34(4):347-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10514-013-9329-0
Reina G and Foglia M. On the mobility of all-terrain rovers. Industrial Robot-an International Journal 2013;40(2):121-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01439911311297720
Thore CJ. Optimal design of neuro-mechanical oscillators. Computers & Structures 2013;119:189-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2012.11.018
Yun D, Kim KS, Kim S, Kyung J and Lee S. Note: Dynamic analysis of a robotic fish motion with a caudal fin with vertical phase differences. Review of Scientific Instruments 2013;84(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4795550
*REHABILITATION*
Daly M, Vidt ME, Eggebeen JD, Simpson WG, Miller ME, Marsh AP, et al. Upper extremity muscle volumes and functional strength after resistance training in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2013;21(2):186-207.
Inagawa T, Hamagishi T, Takaso Y, Hitomi Y, Kambayashi Y, Hibino Y, et al. Decreased activity of daily living produced by the combination of alzheimer's disease and lower limb fracture in elderly requiring nursing care. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 2013;18(1):16-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12199-012-0283-9
Rose MH, Lokkegaard A, Sonne-Holm S and Jensen BR. Improved clinical status, quality of life, and walking capacity in parkinson's disease after body weight-supported high-intensity locomotor training. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(4):687-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2012.11.025
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Ambegaonkar JP, Caswell SV, Winchester JB, Shimokochi Y, Cortes N and Caswell AM. Balance comparisons between female dancers and active nondancers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2013;84(1):24-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2013.762287
Cuk I and Marinsek M. Landing quality in artistic gymnastics is related to landing symmetry. Biology of Sport 2013;30(1):29-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.1029818
Gutierrez-Davila M, Rojas FJ, Antonio R and Navarro E. Effect of uncertainty on the reaction response in fencing. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2013;84(1):16-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2013.762286
Sakamoto K and Asai T. Comparison of kicking motion characteristics at ball impact between female and male soccer players. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 2013;8(1):63-76.
Sugisaki N, Okada J and Kanehisa H. Intensity-level assessment of lower body plyometric exercises based on mechanical output of lower limb joints. Journal of Sports Sciences 2013;31(8):894-906. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.757342
Woo JH, Ko JY, Choi EY, Her JG and O'Sullivan DM. Development and evaluation of a novel taekwondo chest protector to improve mobility when performing axe kicks. Biology of Sport 2013;30(1):51-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.1029822
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Lee H, Hou ZD, Liu P, Lee Y, Ding ZH and Zheng XF. An experimental study comparing active mobilization to passive flexion-active extension-active flexion after flexor tendon repair in zone 2. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):672-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.020
Rousseau B, Diop A, Atlan F, Priam S, Aim F, Nourissat G, et al. Influence of prolonged immersion on the resistance of arthroscopy knots in biological media. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research 2013;99(2):138-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2012.09.020
Schmidt CC, Jarrett CD and Brown BT. The distal biceps tendon. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):811-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.042
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Lau TT and Wang DA. Bioresponsive hydrogel scaffolding systems for 3d constructions in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Nanomedicine 2013;8(4):655-68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/nnm.13.32
Leckie SK, Sowa GA, Bechara BP, Hartman RA, Coelho JP, Witt WT, et al. Injection of human umbilical tissue-derived cells into the nucleus pulposus alters the course of intervertebral disc degeneration in vivo. Spine Journal 2013;13(3):263-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.12.004
Makris EA, Hu JC and Athanasiou KA. Hypoxia-induced collagen crosslinking as a mechanism for enhancing mechanical properties of engineered articular cartilage. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013;21(4):634-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.01.007
Park JW, Kwon TG and Suh JY. The relative effect of surface strontium chemistry and super-hydrophilicity on the early osseointegration of moderately rough titanium surface in the rabbit femur. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2013;24(6):706-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2012.02444.x
Tay CY, Koh CG, Tan NS, Leong DT and Tan LP. Mechanoregulation of stem cell fate via micro-/nano-scale manipulation for regenerative medicine. Nanomedicine 2013;8(4):623-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/nnm.13.31
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Marchi N, Bazarian JJ, Puvenna V, Janigro M, Ghosh C, Zhong JH, et al. Consequences of repeated blood-brain barrier disruption in football players. Plos One 2013;8(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0056805
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Ahern BJ, Showalter BL, Elliott DM, Richardson DW and Getman LM. In vitro biomechanical comparison of a 4.5mm narrow locking compression plate construct versus a 4.5mm limited contact dynamic compression plate construct for arthrodesis of the equine proximal interphalangeal joint. Veterinary Surgery 2013;42(3):335-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.01111.x
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Ibanez S, Lavorel S, Puijalon S and Moretti M. Herbivory mediated by coupling between biomechanical traits of plants and grasshoppers. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):479-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12058
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Ross CF, Blob RW, Carrier DR, Daley MA, Deban SM, Demes B, et al. The evolution of locomotor rhythmicity in tetrapods. Evolution 2013;67(4):1209-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evo.12015
May 9, 2013 – May 15, 2013
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Jason R. Franz, Ph.D.
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory
University of Wisconsin-Madison
************************************************** ***************
***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*
Assi TB, Rahme M, Saghieh S, Azoury NBR, Hussein IAH, Leone A, et al. Effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on distraction osteogenesis in the mandible of rabbits: A morphologic and morphometric approach. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents 2013;27(1):177-87.
*BOTANY*
Demes KW, Pruitt JN, Harley CDG and Carrington E. Survival of the weakest: Increased frond mechanical strength in a wave-swept kelp inhibits self-pruning and increases whole-plant mortality. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):439-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12067
Mendez-Alonzo R, Ewers FW and Sack L. Ecological variation in leaf biomechanics and its scaling with tissue structure across three mediterranean-climate plant communities. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):544-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12059
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Shu W, Jing J, Fu LC, Min JT, Bo YX, Ying Z, et al. The relationship between diastolic pressure and coronary collateral circulation in patients with stable angina pectoris and chronic total occlusion. American Journal of Hypertension 2013;26(5):630-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajh/hps096
Wong KKL, Thavornpattanapong P, Cheung SCP and Tu JY. Biomechanical investigation of pulsatile flow in a three-dimensional atherosclerotic carotid bifurcation model. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500012
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Shojaei-Baghini E, Zheng Y, Jewett MAS, Geddie WB and Sun Y. Mechanical characterization of benign and malignant urothelial cells from voided urine. Applied Physics Letters 2013;102(12). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4798495
*COMPARATIVE*
Aoi S, Kondo T, Hayashi N, Yanagihara D, Aoki S, Yamaura H, et al. Contributions of phase resetting and interlimb coordination to the adaptive control of hindlimb obstacle avoidance during locomotion in rats: A simulation study. Biological Cybernetics 2013;107(2):201-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-013-0546-6
Brewster CL, Sikes RS and Gifford ME. Quantifying the cost of thermoregulation: Thermal and energetic constraints on growth rates in hatchling lizards. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):490-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12066
Brzorad JN and Maccarone AD. Activity patterns of snowy egrets (egretta thula) and great egrets (ardea alba): A seasonal comparison. Waterbirds 2013;36(1):11-9.
Dumont M, Laurin M, Jacques F, Pelle E, Dabin W and de Buffrenil V. Inner architecture of vertebral centra in terrestrial and aquatic mammals: A two-dimensional comparative study. Journal of Morphology 2013;274(5):570-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20122
Gilman CA and Irschick DJ. Foils of flexion: The effects of perch compliance on lizard locomotion and perch choice in the wild. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):374-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12063
Revzen S, Burden SA, Moore TY, Mongeau JM and Full RJ. Instantaneous kinematic phase reflects neuromechanical response to lateral perturbations of running cockroaches. Biological Cybernetics 2013;107(2):179-200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-012-0545-z
Stoessel A, Kilbourne BM and Fischer MS. Morphological integration versus ecological plasticity in the avian pelvic limb skeleton. Journal of Morphology 2013;274(5):483-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20109
Umberger CM, de Buron I, Roumillat WA and McElroy EJ. Effects of a muscle-infecting parasitic nematode on the locomotor performance of their fish host. Journal of Fish Biology 2013;82(4):1250-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.12061
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Nicosia MA. Theoretical estimation of shear rate during the oral phase of swallowing: Effect of partial slip. Journal of Texture Studies 2013;44(2):132-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jtxs.12005
Su KC, Chang CH, Chuang SF and Ng EYK. Biomechanical evaluation of endodontic post-restored teeth - finite element analysis. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500127
*DIGESTIVE*
Gester K, Von Trotha KT, Butz N, Neumann UP, Schmitz-Rode T and Steinseifer U. Investigation of tear-out behavior of small intestinal anastomoses introducing a new standardization of the measurement procedure. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500164
*ERGONOMICS*
Muslim K, Bazrgari B, Hendershot B, Toosizadeh N, Nussbaum MA and Madigan ML. Disturbance and recovery of trunk mechanical and neuromuscular behaviors following repeated static trunk flexion: Influences of duration and duty cycle on creep-induced effects. Applied Ergonomics 2013;44(4):643-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2012.12.004
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Dennenmoser S and Christy JH. The design of a beautiful weapon: Compensation for opposing sexual selection on a trait with two functions. Evolution 2013;67(4):1181-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evo.12018
Houssaye A. Palaeoecological and morphofunctional interpretation of bone mass increase: An example in late cretaceous shallow marine squamates. Biological Reviews 2013;88(1):117-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-185X.2012.00243.x
Lambert O, De Muizon C and Bianucci G. The most basal beaked whale ninoziphius platyrostris muizon, 1983: Clues on the evolutionary history of the family ziphiidae (cetacea: Odontoceti). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 2013;167(4):569-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/zoj.12018
Reese AT, Lanier HC and Sargis EJ. Skeletal indicators of ecological specialization in pika (mammalia, ochotonidae). Journal of Morphology 2013;274(5):585-602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20127
Schmerge JD, Riese DJ and Hasiotis ST. Vinegaroon (arachnida: Thelyphonida: Thelyphonidae) trackway production and morphology: Implications for media and moisture control on trackway morphology and a proposal for a novel system of interpreting arthropod trace fossils. Palaios 2013;28(1-2):116-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.2110/palo.2012.p12-012r
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Duysens J, De Groote F and Jonkers I. The flexion synergy, mother of all synergies and father of new models of gait. Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience 2013;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncom.2013.00014
Schwarzer G, Freitag C, Buckel R and Lofruthe A. Crawling is associated with mental rotation ability by 9-month-old infants. Infancy 2013;18(3):432-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-7078.2012.00132.x
Shine JM, Matar E, Ward PB, Bolitho SJ, Gilat M, Pearson M, et al. Exploring the cortical and subcortical functional magnetic resonance imaging changes associated with freezing in parkinson's disease. Brain 2013;136:1204-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/brain/awt049
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Chen YR and Tang JB. Changes in contact site of the radiocarpal joint and lengths of the carpal ligaments in forearm rotation: An in vivo study. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):712-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.021
Leunig M, Juni P, Werlen S, Limacher A, Nuesch E, Pfirrmann CW, et al. Prevalence of cam and pincer-type deformities on hip mri in an asymptomatic young swiss female population: A cross-sectional study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013;21(4):544-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.01.003
Tosti R, Jennings J and Sewards JM. Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow. American Journal of Medicine 2013;126(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.09.018
*METHODS*
Carvalho SR, Boulic R, Vidal CA and Thalmann D. Latent motion spaces for full-body motion editing. Visual Computer 2013;29(3):171-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00371-012-0678-z
Descarreaux M, Nougarou F and Dugas C. Standardization of spinal manipulation therapy in humans: Development of a novel device designed to measure dose-response. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2013;36(2):78-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.12.007
Vignais N, Miezal M, Bleser G, Mura K, Gorecky D and Marin F. Innovative system for real-time ergonomic feedback in industrial manufacturing. Applied Ergonomics 2013;44(4):566-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2012.11.008
*MODELING*
Mohammadi H, Herzog W and Mequanint K. Micro-finite element modeling of wrinkle formation for cell locomotion applications. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s021951941350019x
*NEURAL*
Iwasaki T, Otsuguro K, Kobayashi T, Ohta T and Ito S. Endogenously released 5-ht inhibits a and c fiber-evoked synaptic transmission in the rat spinal cord by the facilitation of gaba/glycine and 5-ht release via 5-ht2a and 5-ht3 receptors. European Journal of Pharmacology 2013;702(1-3):149-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.01.058
Momose-Sato Y and Sato K. Large-scale synchronized activity in the embryonic brainstem and spinal cord. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience 2013;7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fncel.2013.00036
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Helgeson MD, Bevevino AJ and Hilibrand AS. Update on the evidence for adjacent segment degeneration and disease. Spine Journal 2013;13(3):342-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.12.009
Iatridis JC, Nicoll SB, Michalek AJ, Walter BA and Gupta MS. Role of biomechanics in intervertebral disc degeneration and regenerative therapies: What needs repairing in the disc and what are promising biomaterials for its repair? Spine Journal 2013;13(3):243-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.12.002
Shum GL, Tsung BY and Lee RY. The immediate effect of posteroanterior mobilization on reducing back pain and the stiffness of the lumbar spine. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(4):673-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2012.11.020
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Faur C, Crainic N, Sticlaru C and Oancea C. Rapid prototyping technique in the preoperative planning for total hip arthroplasty with custom femoral components. Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 2013;125(5-6):144-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00508-013-0335-1
Gordon L, Matsui J, McDonald E, Gordon JA and Neimkin R. Analysis of a knotless flexor tendon repair using a multifilament stainless steel cable-crimp system. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):677-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.018
Holleran AM, Quigley RJ, Rafijah GH and Lee TQ. Radioscapholunate arthrodesis with excision of the distal scaphoid: Comparison of contact characteristics to the intact wrist. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):706-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.035
Jung TG, Han DW, Suh SW, Yang JH and Lee SJ. Validation of the finite element model of the femur and a novel internal distractible plate system. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing 2013;14(4):657-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-013-0088-9
Ma XL, Ma JX, Ma T, Xing D, Wang J, Yang Y, et al. The biomechanical effects of different internal fixations in the treatment of femoral neck fractures. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500048
Mehling I, Hoehle P, Sternstein W, Blum J and Rommens PM. Nailing versus plating for comminuted fractures of the distal femur: A comparative biomechanical in vitro study of three implants. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 2013;39(2):139-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00068-012-0247-1
Sun LN, Zhao JZ, Shen JR, Du B and Yuan B. Anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in asian population. Anz Journal of Surgery 2013;83(4):262-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06317.x
van Valburg MK, Wijffels MME, Krijnen P and Schipper IB. Impact of ulnar styloid fractures in nonoperatively treated distal radius fractures. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 2013;39(2):151-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00068-013-0256-8
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Gopalai AA and Senanayake S. Assistive vibrotactile biofeedback system for postural control on perturbed surface. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500061
Lee PY, Gadareh K, Naushahi MJ, Gresty M and Bronstein AM. Protective stepping response in parkinsonian patients and the effect of vibrotactile feedback. Movement Disorders 2013;28(4):482-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mds.25227
*ROBOTICS*
Morales R, Chocoteco J, Feliu V and Sira-Ramirez H. Obstacle surpassing and posture control of a stair-climbing robotic mechanism. Control Engineering Practice 2013;21(5):604-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2013.01.006
Petric T, Gams A, Babic J and Zlajpah L. Reflexive stability control framework for humanoid robots. Autonomous Robots 2013;34(4):347-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10514-013-9329-0
Reina G and Foglia M. On the mobility of all-terrain rovers. Industrial Robot-an International Journal 2013;40(2):121-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01439911311297720
Thore CJ. Optimal design of neuro-mechanical oscillators. Computers & Structures 2013;119:189-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2012.11.018
Yun D, Kim KS, Kim S, Kyung J and Lee S. Note: Dynamic analysis of a robotic fish motion with a caudal fin with vertical phase differences. Review of Scientific Instruments 2013;84(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4795550
*REHABILITATION*
Daly M, Vidt ME, Eggebeen JD, Simpson WG, Miller ME, Marsh AP, et al. Upper extremity muscle volumes and functional strength after resistance training in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2013;21(2):186-207.
Inagawa T, Hamagishi T, Takaso Y, Hitomi Y, Kambayashi Y, Hibino Y, et al. Decreased activity of daily living produced by the combination of alzheimer's disease and lower limb fracture in elderly requiring nursing care. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 2013;18(1):16-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12199-012-0283-9
Rose MH, Lokkegaard A, Sonne-Holm S and Jensen BR. Improved clinical status, quality of life, and walking capacity in parkinson's disease after body weight-supported high-intensity locomotor training. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;94(4):687-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2012.11.025
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Ambegaonkar JP, Caswell SV, Winchester JB, Shimokochi Y, Cortes N and Caswell AM. Balance comparisons between female dancers and active nondancers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2013;84(1):24-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2013.762287
Cuk I and Marinsek M. Landing quality in artistic gymnastics is related to landing symmetry. Biology of Sport 2013;30(1):29-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.1029818
Gutierrez-Davila M, Rojas FJ, Antonio R and Navarro E. Effect of uncertainty on the reaction response in fencing. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2013;84(1):16-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2013.762286
Sakamoto K and Asai T. Comparison of kicking motion characteristics at ball impact between female and male soccer players. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 2013;8(1):63-76.
Sugisaki N, Okada J and Kanehisa H. Intensity-level assessment of lower body plyometric exercises based on mechanical output of lower limb joints. Journal of Sports Sciences 2013;31(8):894-906. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.757342
Woo JH, Ko JY, Choi EY, Her JG and O'Sullivan DM. Development and evaluation of a novel taekwondo chest protector to improve mobility when performing axe kicks. Biology of Sport 2013;30(1):51-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20831862.1029822
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Lee H, Hou ZD, Liu P, Lee Y, Ding ZH and Zheng XF. An experimental study comparing active mobilization to passive flexion-active extension-active flexion after flexor tendon repair in zone 2. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):672-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.020
Rousseau B, Diop A, Atlan F, Priam S, Aim F, Nourissat G, et al. Influence of prolonged immersion on the resistance of arthroscopy knots in biological media. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-Surgery & Research 2013;99(2):138-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otsr.2012.09.020
Schmidt CC, Jarrett CD and Brown BT. The distal biceps tendon. Journal of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2013;38A(4):811-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.01.042
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Lau TT and Wang DA. Bioresponsive hydrogel scaffolding systems for 3d constructions in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Nanomedicine 2013;8(4):655-68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/nnm.13.32
Leckie SK, Sowa GA, Bechara BP, Hartman RA, Coelho JP, Witt WT, et al. Injection of human umbilical tissue-derived cells into the nucleus pulposus alters the course of intervertebral disc degeneration in vivo. Spine Journal 2013;13(3):263-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2012.12.004
Makris EA, Hu JC and Athanasiou KA. Hypoxia-induced collagen crosslinking as a mechanism for enhancing mechanical properties of engineered articular cartilage. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2013;21(4):634-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.01.007
Park JW, Kwon TG and Suh JY. The relative effect of surface strontium chemistry and super-hydrophilicity on the early osseointegration of moderately rough titanium surface in the rabbit femur. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2013;24(6):706-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2012.02444.x
Tay CY, Koh CG, Tan NS, Leong DT and Tan LP. Mechanoregulation of stem cell fate via micro-/nano-scale manipulation for regenerative medicine. Nanomedicine 2013;8(4):623-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/nnm.13.31
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Marchi N, Bazarian JJ, Puvenna V, Janigro M, Ghosh C, Zhong JH, et al. Consequences of repeated blood-brain barrier disruption in football players. Plos One 2013;8(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0056805
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Ahern BJ, Showalter BL, Elliott DM, Richardson DW and Getman LM. In vitro biomechanical comparison of a 4.5mm narrow locking compression plate construct versus a 4.5mm limited contact dynamic compression plate construct for arthrodesis of the equine proximal interphalangeal joint. Veterinary Surgery 2013;42(3):335-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.01111.x
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Ibanez S, Lavorel S, Puijalon S and Moretti M. Herbivory mediated by coupling between biomechanical traits of plants and grasshoppers. Functional Ecology 2013;27(2):479-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12058
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Ross CF, Blob RW, Carrier DR, Daley MA, Deban SM, Demes B, et al. The evolution of locomotor rhythmicity in tetrapods. Evolution 2013;67(4):1209-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/evo.12015