LITERATURE UPDATE: June 27, 2013 - July 3, 2013

[Jason R. Franz]

LITERATURE UPDATE
June 27, 2013 – July 3, 2013
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Jason R. Franz, Ph.D.
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory

http://sites.google.com/site/jasonrfranz/

http://uwnmbl.engr.wisc.edu/

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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*BONE*

Aslan TT, Oztemur Z, Cifci M, Tezeren G, Ozturk H and Bulut O. Biomechanical properties of ciprofloxacin loaded bone cement. Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica 2013;47(1):55-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3944/aott.2013.2806

Jepsen KJ, Evans R, Negus CH, Gagnier JJ, Centi A, Erlich T, et al. Variation in tibial functionality and fracture susceptibility among healthy, young adults arises from the acquisition of biologically distinct sets of traits. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2013;28(6):1290-300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1879

Oheim R, Beil FT, Kohne T, Wehner T, Barvencik F, Ignatius A, et al. Sheep model for osteoporosis: Sustainability and biomechanical relevance of low turnover osteoporosis induced by hypothalamic-pituitary disconnection. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2013;31(7):1067-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22327

Wu ZH, LaNeve AJ and Niebur GL. In vivo microdamage is an indicator of susceptibility to initiation and propagation of microdamage in human femoral trabecular bone. Bone 2013;55(1):208-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2013.02.019

*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*

Sokolis DP. Experimental investigation and constitutive modeling of the 3d histomechanical properties of vein tissue. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 2013;12(3):431-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0410-y

*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*

Dokukin ME, Guz NV and Sokolov I. Quantitative study of the elastic modulus of loosely attached cells in afm indentation experiments. Biophysical Journal 2013;104(10):2123-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2013.04.019

Ji QQ, Du GS, van Uden MJ, Fang Q and den Toonder JMJ. Microfluidic cytometer based on dual photodiode detection for cell size and deformability analysis. Talanta 2013;111:178-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2013.03.004

Kiessling TR, Herrera M, Nnetu KD, Balzer EM, Girvan M, Fritsch AW, et al. Analysis of multiple physical parameters for mechanical phenotyping of living cells. European Biophysics Journal with Biophysics Letters 2013;42(5):383-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00249-013-0888-y

Zakrisson J, Wiklund K, Axner O and Andersson M. The shaft of the type 1 fimbriae regulates an external force to match the fimh catch bond. Biophysical Journal 2013;104(10):2137-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2013.03.059

*COMPARATIVE*

Burrows M. Jumping from the surface of water by the long-legged fly hydrophorus (diptera, dolichopodidae). Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(11):1973-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.083683

Dill AK, Sanger TJ, Battles AC and Johnson MA. Sexual dimorphisms in habitat-specific morphology and behavior in the green anole lizard. Journal of Zoology 2013;290(2):135-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jzo.12020

Morgan CC and Alvarez A. The humerus of south american caviomorph rodents: Shape, function and size in a phylogenetic context. Journal of Zoology 2013;290(2):107-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jzo.12017

Noren SR. Altered swimming gait and performance of dolphin mothers: Implications for interactions with tuna purse-seine fisheries. Marine Ecology Progress Series 2013;482:255-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps10286

Williams R, Neubarth N and Hale ME. The function of fin rays as proprioceptive sensors in fish. Nature Communications 2013;4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms2751

*ERGONOMICS*

Holmes MWR, McKinnon CD, Dickerson CR and Callaghan JP. The effects of police duty belt and seat design changes on lumbar spine posture, driver contact pressure and discomfort. Ergonomics 2013;56(1):126-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2012.739206

*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*

Morse SA, Bennett MR, Liutkus-Pierce C, Thackeray F, McClymont J, Savage R, et al. Holocene footprints in namibia: The influence of substrate on footprint variability. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2013;151(2):265-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22276

Osipov B, Harvati K, Nathena D, Spanakis K, Karantanas A and Kranioti EF. Sexual dimorphism of the bony labyrinth: A new age-independent method. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2013;151(2):290-301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22279

Uhl NM, Rainwater CW and Konigsberg LW. Testing for size and allometric differences in fossil hominin body mass estimation. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2013;151(2):215-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22269

Venkataraman VV, Rolian C, Gordon AD and Patel BA. A resampling approach and implications for estimating the phalangeal index from unassociated hand bones in fossil primates. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2013;151(2):280-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22278

*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*

Alexander MS, Flodin BWG and Marigold DS. Changes in task parameters during walking prism adaptation influence the subsequent generalization pattern. Journal of Neurophysiology 2013;109(10):2495-504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00810.2012

Heremans E, Nieuwboer A and Vercruysse S. Freezing of gait in parkinson's disease: Where are we now? Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 2013;13(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11910-013-0350-7

Karmakar C, Khandoker A, Begg R and Palaniswami M. Understanding ageing effects using complexity analysis of footground clearance during walking. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 2013;16(5):554-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2011.628943

King GW, Bruetsch AP and Kevern JT. Slip-related characterization of gait kinetics: Investigation of pervious concrete as a slip-resistant walking surface. Safety Science 2013;57:52-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2013.01.023

Matthis JS and Fajen BR. Humans exploit the biomechanics of bipedal gait during visually guided walking over complex terrain. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences 2013;280(1762). http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2013.0700

Mullen S and Toby EB. Adolescent runners: The effect of training shoes on running kinematics. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2013;33(4):453-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e31829241dc

Noehren B, Hamill J and Davis I. Prospective evidence for a hip etiology in patellofemoral pain. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2013;45(6):1120-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e31828249d2

Raja B, Neptune RR and Kautz SA. Quantifiable patterns of limb loading and unloading during hemiparetic gait: Relation to kinetic and kinematic parameters. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(9):1293-304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.02.0018

Schnall BL, Wolf EJ, Bell JC, Gambel J and Bensel CK. Metabolic analysis of male servicemembers with transtibial amputations carrying military loads. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(4):535-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.04.0075

Spildooren J, Vercruysse S, Heremans E, Galna B, Vandenbossche J, Desloovere K, et al. Head-pelvis coupling is increased during turning in patients with parkinson's disease and freezing of gait. Movement Disorders 2013;28(5):619-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mds.25285

*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*

Griffin NL, Miller C, Schmitt D and D'Aout K. An investigation of the dynamic relationship between navicular drop and first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsal excursion. Journal of Anatomy 2013;222(6):598-607. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12050

Lu SC, Kuo LC, Jou IM, Wu CC, Tung WL, Sun YN, et al. Quantifying catch-and-release: The extensor tendon force needed to overcome the catching flexors in trigger fingers. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2013;31(7):1130-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22333

*JOINT / CARTILAGE*

Huang YX, Teng YJ, Yi XH and Pan J. A biomechanical study on the interosseous membrane and radial head in cadaveric forearms. Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica 2013;47(2):122-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3944/aott.2013.2967

Oncan T, Demirag B, Ermutlu C, Yalcinkaya U and Ozkan L. Effect of low-dose irradiation on structural and mechanical properties of hyaline cartilage-like fibrocartilage. Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica 2013;47(2):127-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3944/aott.2013.2709

Qian LW, Wang JP, Ye M and Wang CT. In vitro patellar tracking pattern measurement based on moving least squares curve fitting. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500310

Turunen SM, Lammi MJ, Saarakkala S, Han SK, Herzog W, Tanska P, et al. The effect of collagen degradation on chondrocyte volume and morphology in bovine articular cartilage following a hypotonic challenge. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 2013;12(3):417-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0409-4

*METHODS*

Ellis RG and Gatesy SM. A biplanar x-ray method for three-dimensional analysis of track formation. Palaeontologia Electronica 2013;16(1). http://dx.doi.org/1t

Harris JS, Bemenderfer TB, Wessel AR and Kacena MA. A review of mouse critical size defect models in weight bearing bones. Bone 2013;55(1):241-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2013.02.002

Lemoyne R, Mastroianni T and Grundfest W. Wireless accelerometer system for quantifying disparity of hemiplegic gait using the frequency domain. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219519413500358

Salles AS and Gyi DE. Delivering personalised insoles to the high street using additive manufacturing. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing 2013;26(5):386-400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0951192x.2012.717721

Seidel T, Hammer N, Garnov N, Schneider G and Steinke H. An algorithm for the calculation of three-dimensional collagen fiber orientation in ligaments using angle-sensitive mri. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2013;69(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mrm.24408

Sosnoff JJ, Socie MJ, Boes MK, Sandroff BM and Motl RW. Does a waist-worn actigraph accelerometer quantify community ambulation in persons with multiple sclerosis? Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(9):1405-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.11.0218

*MODELING*

Karajan N, Rohrle O, Ehlers W and Schmitt S. Linking continuous and discrete intervertebral disc models through homogenisation. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 2013;12(3):453-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0416-5

Kim YH, Wu M and Kim K. Stress analysis of osteoporotic lumbar vertebra using finite element model with microscaled beam-shell trabecular-cortical structure. Journal of Applied Mathematics 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/285165

Krishnamurthy A, Villongco CT, Chuang J, Frank LR, Nigam V, Belezzuoli E, et al. Patient-specific models of cardiac biomechanics. Journal of Computational Physics 2013;244:4-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcp.2012.09.015

Li ZD, Zou DH, Liu NG, Zhong LW, Shao Y, Wan L, et al. Finite element analysis of pedestrian lower limb fractures by direct force: The result of being run over or impact? Forensic Science International 2013;229(1-3):43-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2013.03.027

Nataraj R, Audu ML, Kirsch RF and Triolo RJ. Center of mass acceleration feedback control for standing by functional neuromuscular stimulation: A simulation study. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(2):279-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2010.12.0235

*MUSCLE*

Arslan YZ, Jinha A, Kaya M and Herzog W. Prediction of muscle forces using static optimization for different contractile conditions. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology 2013;13(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s021951941350022x

Li T, Gu YT, Feng XQ, Yarlagadda P and Oloyede A. Hierarchical multiscale model for biomechanics analysis of microfilament networks. Journal of Applied Physics 2013;113(19). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4805029

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*

Dodwad SNM and Khan SN. Surgical stabilization of the spine in the osteoporotic patient. Orthopedic Clinics of North America 2013;44(2):243-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2013.01.008

Hsu CC. Shape optimization for the subsidence resistance of an interbody device using simulation-based genetic algorithms and experimental validation. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2013;31(7):1158-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jor.22317

Inoue M, Inoue G, Ozawa T, Miyagi M, Kamoda H, Ishikawa T, et al. L5 spinal nerve injury caused by misplacement of outwardly-inserted s1 pedicle screws. European Spine Journal 2013;22:S461-S5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2634-z

Tofuku K, Koga H, Yone K and Komiya S. Distractive flexion injuries of the subaxial cervical spine treated with a posterior procedure using cervical pedicle screws or a combined anterior and posterior procedure. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 2013;20(5):697-701. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2012.03.045

Yu J, Liu LT and Zhao JN. Design and preliminary biomechanical analysis of artificial cervical joint complex. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 2013;133(6):735-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1717-6

*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*

Banks KE, Ambrose CG, Wheeless JS, Tissue CM and Sen M. An alternative patellar fracture fixation: A biomechanical study. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2013;27(6):345-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e31826623eb

Bogunovic L, Cherney SM, Rothermich MA and Gardner MJ. Biomechanical considerations for surgical stabilization of osteoporotic fractures. Orthopedic Clinics of North America 2013;44(2):183-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2013.01.006

Henry PDG, Kreder HJ and Jenkinson RJ. The osteoporotic acetabular fracture. Orthopedic Clinics of North America 2013;44(2):201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2013.01.002

Jensen G, Katthagen JC, Alvarado L, Lill H and Voigt C. Arthroscopically assisted stabilization of chronic ac-joint instabilities in graftrope (tm) technique with an additive horizontal tendon augmentation. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 2013;133(6):841-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-013-1745-2

Knobe M, Gradl G, Maier KJ, Drescher W, Jansen-Troy A, Prescher A, et al. Rotationally stable screw-anchor versus sliding hip screw plate systems in stable trochanteric femur fractures: A biomechanical evaluation. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2013;27(6):E127-E36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e318278112a

Schneppendahl J, Thelen S, Twehues S, Eichler C, Betsch M, Windolf J, et al. The use of biodegradable sutures for the fixation of tibial eminence fractures in children: A comparison using pds ii, vicryl and fiberwire. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2013;33(4):409-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e31827d0c67

Smeets R, Endres K, Stockbrink G, Hanken H, Hermanns-Sachweh B, Marx R, et al. The innovative application of a novel bone adhesive for facial fracture osteosynthesisin vitro and in vivo results. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 2013;101A(7):2058-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34505

*POSTURE / BALANCE*

Eshraghi A, Maroufi N, Sanjari MA, Saeedi H, Keyhani MR, Gholizadeh H, et al. Effect of milwaukee brace on static and dynamic balance of female hyperkyphotic adolescents. Prosthetics and Orthotics International 2013;37(1):76-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364612448805

Mignardot JB, Olivier I, Promayon E and Nougier V. Origins of balance disorders during a daily living movement in obese: Can biomechanical factors explain everything? Plos One 2013;8(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0060491

Rusaw D, Hagberg K, Nolan L and Ramstrand N. Can vibratory feedback be used to improve postural stability in persons with transtibial limb loss? Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(8):1239-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.05.0088

*PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS*

Arazpour M, Bani MA and Hutchins SW. Reciprocal gait orthoses and powered gait orthoses for walking by spinal cord injury patients. Prosthetics and Orthotics International 2013;37(1):14-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364612444665

Boutwell E, Stine R, Hansen A, Tucker K and Gard S. Effect of prosthetic gel liner thickness on gait biomechanics and pressure distribution within the transtibial socket. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(2):227-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2010.06.0121

Gailey RS, Gaunaurd I, Agrawal V, Finnieston A, O'Toole C and Tolchin R. Application of self-report and performance-based outcome measures to determine functional differences between four categories of prosthetic feet. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(4):597-612. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.04.0077

Hebert JS and Lewicke J. Case report of modified box and blocks test with motion capture to measure prosthetic function. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(8):1163-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.10.0207

Major MJ, Kenney LPJ, Twiste M and Howard D. Stance phase mechanical characterization of transtibial prostheses distal to the socket: A review. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(6):815-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.06.0108

Wolf EJ, Everding VQ, Linberg AL, Schnall BL, Czerniecki JM and Gambel JM. Assessment of transfemoral amputees using c-leg and power knee for ascending and descending inclines and steps. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(6):831-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2010.12.0234

*ROBOTICS*

Chen CY, Shih BY, Shih CH and Wang LH. Enhancing robust and stability control of a humanoid biped robot: System identification approach. Journal of Vibration and Control 2013;19(8):1199-207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077546312442947

El Daou H, Libourel PA, Renous S, Bels V and Guinot JC. Methods and experimental protocols to design a simulated bio-mimetic quadruped robot. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems 2013;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/55559

Moro FL, Sprowitz A, Tuleu A, Vespignani M, Tsagarakis NG, Ijspeert AJ, et al. Horse-like walking, trotting, and galloping derived from kinematic motion primitives (kmps) and their application to walk/trot transitions in a compliant quadruped robot. Biological Cybernetics 2013;107(3):309-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00422-013-0551-9

*REHABILITATION*

del-Ama AJ, Koutsou AD, Moreno JC, de-los-Reyes A, Gil-Agudo A and Pons JL. Review of hybrid exoskeletons to restore gait following spinal cord injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(4):497-514. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.03.0043

Flynn JR, Dunn LR, Galea MP, Callister R, Callister RJ and Rank MM. Exercise training after spinal cord injury selectively alters synaptic properties in neurons in adult mouse spinal cord. Journal of Neurotrauma 2013;30(10):891-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2012.2714

Hesse S, Tomelleri C, Bardeleben A, Werner C and Waldner A. Robot-assisted practice of gait and stair climbing in nonambulatory stroke patients. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(4):613-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.08.0142

Sawers A, Hahn ME, Kelly VE, Czerniecki JM and Kartin D. Beyond componentry: How principles of motor learning can enhance locomotor rehabilitation of individuals with lower limb loss-a review. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(10):1431-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.12.0235

van Nunen MPM, Gerrits KHL, de Haan A and Janssen TWJ. Exercise intensity of robot-assisted walking versus overground walking in nonambulatory stroke patients. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(10):1537-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.12.0252

*SPORT / EXERCISE*

de Castro JV, Machado KC, Scaramussa K and Gomes JLE. Incidence of decreased hip range of motion in youth soccer players and response to a stretching program: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2013;22(2):100-7.

Ford KR, Taylor-Haas JA, Genthe K and Hugentobler J. Relationship between hip strength and trunk motion in college cross-country runners. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2013;45(6):1125-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e3182825aca

Gopfert C, Holmberg HC, Stoggl T, Muller E and Lindinger SJ. Biomechanical characteristics and speed adaptation during kick double poling on roller skis in elite cross-country skiers. Sports Biomechanics 2013;12(2):154-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2012.749939

Joyce C, Burnett A, Cochrane J and Ball K. Three-dimensional trunk kinematics in golf: Between-club differences and relationships to clubhead speed. Sports Biomechanics 2013;12(2):108-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2012.728244

Linthorne NP and Cooper JE. Effect of the coefficient of friction of a running surface on sprint time in a sled-towing exercise. Sports Biomechanics 2013;12(2):175-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2012.726638

McNitt-Gray JL, Munaretto J, Zaferiou A, Requejo PS and Flashner H. Regulation of reaction forces during the golf swing. Sports Biomechanics 2013;12(2):121-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2012.738699

Melo MD, Brodt GA, Gomes LE, Candotti CT, La Torre M and Loss JF. Effects of added elastic tubes on open-chain knee extensor strength training. Sports Biomechanics 2013;12(2):195-203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2012.755706

Preatoni E, Hamill J, Harrison AJ, Hayes K, Van Emmerik REA, Wilson C, et al. Movement variability and skills monitoring in sports. Sports Biomechanics 2013;12(2):69-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2012.738700

Reid LC, Cowman JR, Green BS and Coughlan GF. Return to play in elite rugby union: Application of global positioning system technology in return-to-running programs. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2013;22(2):122-9.

*TENDON / LIGAMENT*

Schwartz AG, Lipner JH, Pasteris JD, Genin GM and Thomopoulos S. Muscle loading is necessary for the formation of a functional tendon enthesis. Bone 2013;55(1):44-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2013.03.010

*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*

Boccafoschi F, Bosetti M, Mosca C, Mantovani D and Cannas M. The role of shear stress on mechanically stimulated engineered vascular substitutes: Influence on mechanical and biological properties. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2012;6(1):60-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/term.398

Evans DW, Moran EC, Baptista PM, Soker S and Sparks JL. Scale-dependent mechanical properties of native and decellularized liver tissue. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 2013;12(3):569-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0426-3

Hong ZK, Ersoy I, Sun MZ, Bunyak F, Hampel P, Hong ZL, et al. Influence of membrane cholesterol and substrate elasticity on endothelial cell spreading behavior. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A 2013;101A(7):1994-2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.34504

Kelleher JE, Siegmund T, Du M, Naseri E and Chan RW. Empirical measurements of biomechanical anisotropy of the human vocal fold lamina propria. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 2013;12(3):555-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0425-4

Seth AK and Galiano RD. Histologic and biomechanical evaluation of biologic meshes following colonization with pseudomonas aeruginosa. Journal of Surgical Research 2013;182(2):210-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2012.03.040

*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*

Beeman SM, Kemper AR, Madigan ML and Duma SM. Kinetic and kinematic responses of post mortem human surrogates and the hybrid iii atd in high-speed frontal sled tests. Accident Analysis and Prevention 2013;55:34-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2013.02.015

Ganpule S, Alai A, Plougonven E and Chandra N. Mechanics of blast loading on the head models in the study of traumatic brain injury using experimental and computational approaches. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 2013;12(3):511-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10237-012-0421-8

Post A, Oeur A, Hoshizaki B and Gilchrist MD. Examination of the relationship between peak linear and angular accelerations to brain deformation metrics in hockey helmet impacts. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 2013;16(5):511-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2011.627559

*WHEELCHAIR*

Qi LP, Wakeling J, Grange S and Ferguson-Pell M. Effect of velocity on shoulder muscle recruitment patterns during wheelchair propulsion in nondisabled individuals: Pilot study. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2012;49(10):1527-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2011.03.0047

*PICK OF THE WEEK*

Arnold EM, Hamner SR, Seth A, Millard M and Delp SL. How muscle fiber lengths and velocities affect muscle force generation as humans walk and run at different speeds. Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(11):2150-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.075697

*U.S. Independence Day Selection*

Alphonse VD, Kemper AR, Strom BT, Beeman SM, Duma SM. Mechanisms of eye injuries from fireworks. Journal of the American Medical Association 2012;308(1):33-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.6964