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LITERATURE UPDATE
December 19, 2013 – December 25, 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*
Effendy NM, Khamis MF and Shuid AN. Micro-ct assessments of potential anti-osteoporotic agents. Current Drug Targets 2013;14(13):1542-51.
Florencio-Silva R, Santos MA, de Medeiros VP, Nader HB, Nonaka KO, Simoes MJ, et al. Effects of soy isoflavones and mechanical vibration on rat bone tissue. Climacteric 2013;16(6):709-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13697137.2013.769096
Lundusi R, Scialdoni A, Arduini M, Battisti D, Piperno A, Gasbarra E, et al. Stress fractures in the elderly: Different pathogenetic features compared with young patients. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25:S89-S91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0105-y
Radetzki F, Mendel T, Noser H, Stoevesandt D, Rollinghoff M, Gutteck N, et al. Potentialities and limitations of a database constructing three-dimensional virtual bone models. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 2013;35(10):963-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00276-013-1118-0
Yang P, Huang X, Wang CS, Dang XQ and Wang KZ. Repair of bone defects using a new biomimetic construction fabricated by adipose-derived stem cells, collagen i, and porous beta-tricalcium phosphate scaffolds. Experimental Biology and Medicine 2013;238(12):1331-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1535370213505827
*BOTANY*
Carrington E. Plant biomechanics high-endurance algae. Nature 2013;503(7476):345-6.
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Kobielarz M and Jankowski LJ. Experimental characterization of the mechanical properties of the abdominal aortic aneurysm wall under uniaxial tension. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 2013;51(4):949-58.
Rim Y, McPherson DD and Kim H. Mitral valve function following ischemic cardiomyopathy: A biomechanical perspective. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering 2014;24(1):7-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/bme-130777
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Leong FY. Physical explanation of coupled cell-cell rotational behavior and interfacial morphology: A particle dynamics model. Biophysical Journal 2013;105(10):2301-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2013.09.051
Wheeler RJ, Gluenz E and Gull K. The limits on trypanosomatid morphological diversity. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079581
*COMPARATIVE*
Duberstein KJ, Johnson EL and Whitehead A. Effects of shortening breakover at the toe on gait kinematics at the walk and trot. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2013;33(11):930-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.01.009
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Grandi T, Guazzi P, Samarani R and Grandi G. Immediate provisionalisation of single post-extractive implants versus implants placed in healed sites in the anterior maxilla: 1-year results from a multicentre controlled cohort study. European Journal of Oral Implantology 2013;6(3):285-95.
Meira TM, Tanaka OM, Ronsani MM, Maruo IT, Guariza O, Camargo ES, et al. Insertion torque, pull-out strength and cortical bone thickness in contact with orthodontic mini-implants at different insertion angles. European Journal of Orthodontics 2013;35(6):766-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjs095
*DIGESTIVE*
Carniel EL, Rubini A, Frigo A and Natali AN. Analysis of the biomechanical behaviour of gastrointestinal regions adopting an experimental and computational approach. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine 2014;113(1):338-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cmph.2013.06.022
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Toussaint S, Reghem E, Chotard H, Herrel A, Ross CF and Pouydebat E. Food acquisition on arboreal substrates by the grey mouse lemur: Implication for primate grasping evolution. Journal of Zoology 2013;291(4):235-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jzo.12073
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Chiovetto E and Giese MA. Kinematics of the coordination of pointing during locomotion. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079555
Forte R, Pesce C, Leite JC, De Vito G, Gibney ER, Tomporowski PD, et al. Executive function moderates the role of muscular fitness in determining functional mobility in older adults. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25(3):291-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0044-7
Gaudreault N, Fuentes A, Mezghani N, Gauthier VO and Turcot K. Relationship between knee walking kinematics and muscle flexibility in runners. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2013;22(4):279-87.
Herman T, Giladi N and Hausdorff JM. Neuroimaging as a window into gait disturbances and freezing of gait in patients with parkinson's disease. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 2013;13(12). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11910-013-0411-y
Mahaudens P, Banse X, Mousny M, Raison M and Detrembleur C. Very short-term effect of brace wearing on gait in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis girls. European Spine Journal 2013;22(11):2399-406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2837-y
Qian ZH, Ren L, Ding Y, Hutchinson JR and Ren LQ. A dynamic finite element analysis of human foot complex in the sagittal plane during level walking. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079424
Tsai YP, Chang CW, Lee JS, Liang JI, Hsieh TH, Yeh ML, et al. Direct radiofrequency application improves pain and gait in collagenase-induced acute achilles tendon injury. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/402692
Yang JH, Suh SW, Sung PS and Park WH. Asymmetrical gait in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. European Spine Journal 2013;22(11):2407-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2845-y
Yoshida G, Kanemura T, Ishikawa Y, Matsumoto A, Ito Z, Tauchi R, et al. The effects of surgery on locomotion in elderly patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. European Spine Journal 2013;22(11):2545-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2961-8
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Niumsawatt V, Mao D, Salerno S and Rozen WM. Trigger finger release with stepwise preservation of the a1 pulley: A functional pulley-preserving technique. International Surgery 2013;98(4):437-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.9738/intsurg-d-13-00028.1
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Liu M, Chen SG, Liang L, Xu W and Zhang M. Microcomputed tomography visualization of the cricoarytenoid joint cavity in cadavers. Journal of Voice 2013;27(6):778-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2013.05.010
*METHODS*
Lebel K, Boissy P, Hamel M and Duval C. Inertial measures of motion for clinical biomechanics: Comparative assessment of accuracy under controlled conditions - effect of velocity. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079945
Tanaka C, Fujiwara Y, Sakurai R, Fukaya T, Yasunaga M and Tanaka S. Locomotive and non-locomotive activities evaluated with a triaxial accelerometer in adults and elderly individuals. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25(6):637-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0163-1
*MODELING*
Lovald ST, Topp SG, Ochoa JA and Gaball CW. Biomechanics of the monopedicle skin flap. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2013;149(6):858-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0194599813505836
Toth TI, Schmidt J, Buschges A and Daun-Gruhn S. A neuro-mechanical model of a single leg joint highlighting the basic physiological role of fast and slow muscle fibres of an insect muscle system. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0078247
Wang Z. Fluid-structure interaction-based biomechanical perception model for tactile sensing. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079472
*MUSCLE*
Boesen AP, Dideriksen K, Couppe C, Magnusson SP, Schjerling P, Boesen M, et al. Tendon and skeletal muscle matrix gene expression and functional responses to immobilisation and rehabilitation in young males: Effect of growth hormone administration. Journal of Physiology-London 2013;591(23):6039-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2013.261263
Teixeira VDN, Filippin LI, Viacava PR, de Oliveira PG and Xavier RM. Muscle wasting in collagen-induced arthritis and disuse atrophy. Experimental Biology and Medicine 2013;238(12):1421-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1535370213505961
*NEURAL*
Acevedo JM and Diaz-Rios M. Removing sensory input disrupts spinal locomotor activity in the early postnatal period. Journal of Comparative Physiology a-Neuroethology Sensory Neural and Behavioral Physiology 2013;199(12):1105-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-013-0853-3
Borowska J, Jones CT, Zhang H, Blacklaws J, Goulding M and Zhang Y. Functional subpopulations of v3 interneurons in the mature mouse spinal cord. Journal of Neuroscience 2013;33(47):18553-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.2005-13.2013
Dougherty KJ, Zagoraiou L, Satoh D, Rozani I, Doobar S, Arber S, et al. Locomotor rhythm generation linked to the output of spinal shox2 excitatory interneurons. Neuron 2013;80(4):920-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2013.08.015
Gad P, Choe J, Shah P, Garcia-Alias G, Rath M, Gerasimenko Y, et al. Sub-threshold spinal cord stimulation facilitates spontaneous motor activity in spinal rats. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2013;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-10-108
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Lebel DE, Al-Aubaidi Z, Shin EJ, Howard A and Zeller R. Three dimensional analysis of brace biomechanical efficacy for patients with ais. European Spine Journal 2013;22(11):2445-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2921-3
Nougarou F, Dugas C, Deslauriers C, Page I and Descarreaux M. Physiological responses to spinal manipulation therapy: Investigation of the relationship between electromyographic responses and peak force. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2013;36(9):557-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.08.006
Pei BQ, Li H, Li DY, Fan YB, Wang C and Wu SQ. Creep bulging deformation of intervertebral disc under axial compression. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering 2014;24(1):191-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/bme-130799
Pesce V, Piazzolla A, Moretti L, Carlucci S, Parato C, Maxy P, et al. The vertebral biomechanic previous and after kyphoplasty. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25:S71-S4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0073-2
Zhang W, Zhang YG, Zheng GQ, Zhang RY and Wang Y. A biomechanical research of growth control of spine by shape memory alloy staples. Biomed Research International 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/384894
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Breland R, Nyland J, Lee YHD, Culy D, Burden R and Caborn D. Outside-in continuous suturing is superior to interrupted suturing for repairing peripheral meniscus lesions: An in vitro biomechanical study using a porcine model. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2013;29(12):1974-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.08.026
Gasbarra E, Perrone FL, Celi M, Rao C, Feola M, Cuozzo N, et al. Total hip arthroplasty revision in elderly patients. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25:S61-S3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0109-7
Herbort M, Tecklenburg K, Zantop T, Raschke MJ, Hoser C, Schulze M, et al. Single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A biomechanical cadaveric study of a rectangular quadriceps and bone-patellar tendon-bone graft configuration versus a round hamstring graft. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2013;29(12):1981-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.08.030
Irubetagoyena I, Verset M, Palierne S, Swider P and Autefage A. Ex vivo cyclic mechanical behaviour of 2.4 mm locking plates compared with 2.4 mm limited contact plates in a cadaveric diaphyseal gap model. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013;26(6):479-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-13-07-0089
Schug-Pass C, Jacob DA, Rittinghausen J, Lippert H and Kockerling F. Biomechanical properties of (semi-) synthetic glues for mesh fixation in endoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Hernia 2013;17(6):773-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-012-1000-8
Seto AU, Culp BM, Gatt CJ and Dunn M. Radioprotection provides functional mechanics but delays healing of irradiated tendon allografts after acl reconstruction in sheep. Cell and Tissue Banking 2013;14(4):655-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10561-013-9385-x
Wasik SM, Cross RC and Voss K. Effect of configuration on the biomechanical performance of three suture materials used in combination with a metallic bone anchor. American Journal of Veterinary Research 2013;74(12):1487-92.
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Ahn S, Kim S, Kang S, Jeon H and Kim Y. Asymmetrical change in the pelvis and the spine during cross-legged sitting postures. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 2013;27(11):3427-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12206-013-0865-5
Briere A, Nadeau S, Lauziere S and Gravel D. Perception of weight-bearing and effort distribution during sit-to-stand in individuals post-stroke. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2013;117(1):166-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/26.10.PMS.117x12z2
*ROBOTICS*
Massah BA, Zamani A, Salehinia Y, Aliyari SM and Teshnehlab M. A hybrid controller based on cpg and zmp for biped locomotion. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 2013;27(11):3473-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12206-013-0871-7
*REHABILITATION*
Enders LR, Hur P, Johnson MJ and Seo NJ. Remote vibrotactile noise improves light touch sensation in stroke survivors' fingertips via stochastic resonance. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2013;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-10-105
Li WT, Zhang XY, Xue H, Ni CP, Wang EG and An LB. Comparison of three different time points of starting treadmill training in spinal cord injured rats. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 2013;16(6):382-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2012.762555
Tanaka N, Saitou H, Takao T, Iizuka N, Okuno J, Yano H, et al. Effects of gait rehabilitation with a footpad-type locomotion interface in patients with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis: A pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation 2012;26(8):686-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215511432356
Yamaguchi T, Tanabe S, Muraoka Y, Masakado Y, Kimura A, Tsuji T, et al. Immediate effects of electrical stimulation combined with passive locomotion-like movement on gait velocity and spasticity in persons with hemiparetic stroke: A randomized controlled study. Clinical Rehabilitation 2012;26(7):619-28.
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Fife GP, O'Sullivan DM, Pieter W, Cook DP and Kaminski TW. Effects of olympic-style taekwondo kicks on an instrumented head-form and resultant injury measures. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;47(18):1161-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2012-090979
Lepley AS, Strouse AM, Ericksen HM, Pfile KR, Gribble PA and Pietrosimone BG. Relationship between gluteal muscle strength, corticospinal excitability, and jump-landing biomechanics in healthy women. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2013;22(4):239-47.
Munz A, Eckardt F, Heipertz-Hengst C, Peham C and Witte K. A preliminary study of an inertial sensor-based method for the assessment of human pelvis kinematics in dressage riding. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2013;33(11):950-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.02.002
Theodorou A, Skordilis E, Plainis S, Panoutsakopoulos V and Panteli F. Influence of visual impairment level on the regulatory mechanism used during the approach phase of a long jump. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2013;117(1):31-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/30.24.PMS.117x11z6
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Huang Q, Ingham E, Rooney P and Kearney JN. Production of a sterilised decellularised tendon allograft for clinical use. Cell and Tissue Banking 2013;14(4):645-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10561-013-9366-0
Papadopoulou K, Hasan I, Keilig L, Reimann S, Eliades T, Jager A, et al. Biomechanical time dependency of the periodontal ligament: A combined experimental and numerical approach. European Journal of Orthodontics 2013;35(6):811-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjs103
Wan C, Hao ZX and Wen SZ. The effect of the material property change of anterior cruciate ligament by ageing on joint kinematics and biomechanics under tibial varus/valgus torques. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering 2014;24(1):1375-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/bme-130941
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Correia FF, Ramos I, Roberts CJ, Steinmueller A, Krug M and Ambrosio R. Impact of chamber pressure and material properties on the deformation response of corneal models measured by dynamic ultra-high-speed scheimpflug imaging. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2013;76(5):278-81.
Dias J, Diakonis VF, Kankariya VP, Yoo SH and Ziebarth NM. Anterior and posterior corneal stroma elasticity after corneal collagen crosslinking treatment. Experimental Eye Research 2013;116:58-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2013.07.028
Hatami-Marbini H and Etebu E. Hydration dependent biomechanical properties of the corneal stroma. Experimental Eye Research 2013;116:47-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2013.07.016
Hwang HS, Park SK and Kim MS. The biomechanical properties of the cornea and anterior segment parameters. Bmc Ophthalmology 2013;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2415-13-49
Sullivan-Mee M, Pensyl D and Halverson K. Corneal hysteresis and glaucoma progression. Ophthalmology 2013;120(12):E85-E.
To M, Goz A, Camenzind L, Oertle P, Candiello J, Sullivan M, et al. Diabetes-induced morphological, biomechanical, and compositional changes in ocular basement membranes. Experimental Eye Research 2013;116:298-307. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2013.09.011
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Astori P and Impari F. Crash response optimisation of helicopter seat and subfloor. International Journal of Crashworthiness 2013;18(6):570-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13588265.2013.815602
Kim T, Shin J, Ye X, Crandall J, Knospe C and Funk J. Evaluation of methods for the development of representative responses and corridors from biomechanical data using mechanical models. International Journal of Crashworthiness 2013;18(6):633-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13588265.2013.830946
Oosterlinck M, Schauvliege S, Martens A and Pille F. Postanesthetic neuropathy/myopathy in the nondependent forelimb in 4 horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2013;33(11):996-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.03.181
Parenteau CS, Zhang P, Holcombe S and Wang S. Characterization of vertebral angle and torso depth by gender and age groups with a focus on occupant safety. Traffic Injury Prevention 2014;15(1):66-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2013.829217
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Kitshoff AM, de Rooster H, Ferreira SM, Burger D and Steenkamp G. The comparative biomechanics of the reinforced interdental crossover and the stout loop composite splints for mandibular fracture repair in dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013;26(6):461-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-12-11-0140
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Berlin JC, Kirk EC and Rowe TB. Functional implications of ubiquitous semicircular canal non-orthogonality in mammals. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079585
Saleem AB, Ayaz A, Jeffery KJ, Harris KD and Carandini M. Integration of visual motion and locomotion in mouse visual cortex. Nature Neuroscience 2013;16(12):1864-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nn.3567
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Bakhshaee H, Moro C, Kost K and Mongeau L. Three-dimensional reconstruction of human vocal folds and standard laryngeal cartilages using computed tomography scan data. Journal of Voice 2013;27(6):769-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2013.06.003
Tanaka C and Tanaka S. Objectively-measured physical activity and body weight in japanese pre-schoolers. Annals of Human Biology 2013;40(6):541-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/03014460.2013.815802
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Lichtwark GA, Cresswell AG and Newsham-West RJ. Effects of running on human achilles tendon length-tension properties in the free and gastrocnemius components. Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(23):4388-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.094219
December 19, 2013 – December 25, 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*
Effendy NM, Khamis MF and Shuid AN. Micro-ct assessments of potential anti-osteoporotic agents. Current Drug Targets 2013;14(13):1542-51.
Florencio-Silva R, Santos MA, de Medeiros VP, Nader HB, Nonaka KO, Simoes MJ, et al. Effects of soy isoflavones and mechanical vibration on rat bone tissue. Climacteric 2013;16(6):709-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13697137.2013.769096
Lundusi R, Scialdoni A, Arduini M, Battisti D, Piperno A, Gasbarra E, et al. Stress fractures in the elderly: Different pathogenetic features compared with young patients. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25:S89-S91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0105-y
Radetzki F, Mendel T, Noser H, Stoevesandt D, Rollinghoff M, Gutteck N, et al. Potentialities and limitations of a database constructing three-dimensional virtual bone models. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 2013;35(10):963-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00276-013-1118-0
Yang P, Huang X, Wang CS, Dang XQ and Wang KZ. Repair of bone defects using a new biomimetic construction fabricated by adipose-derived stem cells, collagen i, and porous beta-tricalcium phosphate scaffolds. Experimental Biology and Medicine 2013;238(12):1331-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1535370213505827
*BOTANY*
Carrington E. Plant biomechanics high-endurance algae. Nature 2013;503(7476):345-6.
*CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOPULMONARY*
Kobielarz M and Jankowski LJ. Experimental characterization of the mechanical properties of the abdominal aortic aneurysm wall under uniaxial tension. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 2013;51(4):949-58.
Rim Y, McPherson DD and Kim H. Mitral valve function following ischemic cardiomyopathy: A biomechanical perspective. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering 2014;24(1):7-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/bme-130777
*CELLULAR / SUBCELLULAR*
Leong FY. Physical explanation of coupled cell-cell rotational behavior and interfacial morphology: A particle dynamics model. Biophysical Journal 2013;105(10):2301-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2013.09.051
Wheeler RJ, Gluenz E and Gull K. The limits on trypanosomatid morphological diversity. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079581
*COMPARATIVE*
Duberstein KJ, Johnson EL and Whitehead A. Effects of shortening breakover at the toe on gait kinematics at the walk and trot. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2013;33(11):930-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.01.009
*DENTAL / ORAL / FACIAL*
Grandi T, Guazzi P, Samarani R and Grandi G. Immediate provisionalisation of single post-extractive implants versus implants placed in healed sites in the anterior maxilla: 1-year results from a multicentre controlled cohort study. European Journal of Oral Implantology 2013;6(3):285-95.
Meira TM, Tanaka OM, Ronsani MM, Maruo IT, Guariza O, Camargo ES, et al. Insertion torque, pull-out strength and cortical bone thickness in contact with orthodontic mini-implants at different insertion angles. European Journal of Orthodontics 2013;35(6):766-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjs095
*DIGESTIVE*
Carniel EL, Rubini A, Frigo A and Natali AN. Analysis of the biomechanical behaviour of gastrointestinal regions adopting an experimental and computational approach. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine 2014;113(1):338-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cmph.2013.06.022
*EVOLUTION / ANTHROPOLOGY*
Toussaint S, Reghem E, Chotard H, Herrel A, Ross CF and Pouydebat E. Food acquisition on arboreal substrates by the grey mouse lemur: Implication for primate grasping evolution. Journal of Zoology 2013;291(4):235-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jzo.12073
*GAIT / LOCOMOTION*
Chiovetto E and Giese MA. Kinematics of the coordination of pointing during locomotion. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079555
Forte R, Pesce C, Leite JC, De Vito G, Gibney ER, Tomporowski PD, et al. Executive function moderates the role of muscular fitness in determining functional mobility in older adults. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25(3):291-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0044-7
Gaudreault N, Fuentes A, Mezghani N, Gauthier VO and Turcot K. Relationship between knee walking kinematics and muscle flexibility in runners. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2013;22(4):279-87.
Herman T, Giladi N and Hausdorff JM. Neuroimaging as a window into gait disturbances and freezing of gait in patients with parkinson's disease. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 2013;13(12). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11910-013-0411-y
Mahaudens P, Banse X, Mousny M, Raison M and Detrembleur C. Very short-term effect of brace wearing on gait in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis girls. European Spine Journal 2013;22(11):2399-406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2837-y
Qian ZH, Ren L, Ding Y, Hutchinson JR and Ren LQ. A dynamic finite element analysis of human foot complex in the sagittal plane during level walking. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079424
Tsai YP, Chang CW, Lee JS, Liang JI, Hsieh TH, Yeh ML, et al. Direct radiofrequency application improves pain and gait in collagenase-induced acute achilles tendon injury. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/402692
Yang JH, Suh SW, Sung PS and Park WH. Asymmetrical gait in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. European Spine Journal 2013;22(11):2407-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2845-y
Yoshida G, Kanemura T, Ishikawa Y, Matsumoto A, Ito Z, Tauchi R, et al. The effects of surgery on locomotion in elderly patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. European Spine Journal 2013;22(11):2545-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2961-8
*HAND / FINGER / FOOT / TOE*
Niumsawatt V, Mao D, Salerno S and Rozen WM. Trigger finger release with stepwise preservation of the a1 pulley: A functional pulley-preserving technique. International Surgery 2013;98(4):437-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.9738/intsurg-d-13-00028.1
*JOINT / CARTILAGE*
Liu M, Chen SG, Liang L, Xu W and Zhang M. Microcomputed tomography visualization of the cricoarytenoid joint cavity in cadavers. Journal of Voice 2013;27(6):778-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2013.05.010
*METHODS*
Lebel K, Boissy P, Hamel M and Duval C. Inertial measures of motion for clinical biomechanics: Comparative assessment of accuracy under controlled conditions - effect of velocity. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079945
Tanaka C, Fujiwara Y, Sakurai R, Fukaya T, Yasunaga M and Tanaka S. Locomotive and non-locomotive activities evaluated with a triaxial accelerometer in adults and elderly individuals. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25(6):637-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0163-1
*MODELING*
Lovald ST, Topp SG, Ochoa JA and Gaball CW. Biomechanics of the monopedicle skin flap. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2013;149(6):858-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0194599813505836
Toth TI, Schmidt J, Buschges A and Daun-Gruhn S. A neuro-mechanical model of a single leg joint highlighting the basic physiological role of fast and slow muscle fibres of an insect muscle system. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0078247
Wang Z. Fluid-structure interaction-based biomechanical perception model for tactile sensing. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079472
*MUSCLE*
Boesen AP, Dideriksen K, Couppe C, Magnusson SP, Schjerling P, Boesen M, et al. Tendon and skeletal muscle matrix gene expression and functional responses to immobilisation and rehabilitation in young males: Effect of growth hormone administration. Journal of Physiology-London 2013;591(23):6039-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2013.261263
Teixeira VDN, Filippin LI, Viacava PR, de Oliveira PG and Xavier RM. Muscle wasting in collagen-induced arthritis and disuse atrophy. Experimental Biology and Medicine 2013;238(12):1421-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1535370213505961
*NEURAL*
Acevedo JM and Diaz-Rios M. Removing sensory input disrupts spinal locomotor activity in the early postnatal period. Journal of Comparative Physiology a-Neuroethology Sensory Neural and Behavioral Physiology 2013;199(12):1105-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-013-0853-3
Borowska J, Jones CT, Zhang H, Blacklaws J, Goulding M and Zhang Y. Functional subpopulations of v3 interneurons in the mature mouse spinal cord. Journal of Neuroscience 2013;33(47):18553-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.2005-13.2013
Dougherty KJ, Zagoraiou L, Satoh D, Rozani I, Doobar S, Arber S, et al. Locomotor rhythm generation linked to the output of spinal shox2 excitatory interneurons. Neuron 2013;80(4):920-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2013.08.015
Gad P, Choe J, Shah P, Garcia-Alias G, Rath M, Gerasimenko Y, et al. Sub-threshold spinal cord stimulation facilitates spontaneous motor activity in spinal rats. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2013;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-10-108
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SPINE*
Lebel DE, Al-Aubaidi Z, Shin EJ, Howard A and Zeller R. Three dimensional analysis of brace biomechanical efficacy for patients with ais. European Spine Journal 2013;22(11):2445-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2921-3
Nougarou F, Dugas C, Deslauriers C, Page I and Descarreaux M. Physiological responses to spinal manipulation therapy: Investigation of the relationship between electromyographic responses and peak force. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2013;36(9):557-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.08.006
Pei BQ, Li H, Li DY, Fan YB, Wang C and Wu SQ. Creep bulging deformation of intervertebral disc under axial compression. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering 2014;24(1):191-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/bme-130799
Pesce V, Piazzolla A, Moretti L, Carlucci S, Parato C, Maxy P, et al. The vertebral biomechanic previous and after kyphoplasty. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25:S71-S4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0073-2
Zhang W, Zhang YG, Zheng GQ, Zhang RY and Wang Y. A biomechanical research of growth control of spine by shape memory alloy staples. Biomed Research International 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/384894
*ORTHOPAEDICS / SURGERY*
Breland R, Nyland J, Lee YHD, Culy D, Burden R and Caborn D. Outside-in continuous suturing is superior to interrupted suturing for repairing peripheral meniscus lesions: An in vitro biomechanical study using a porcine model. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2013;29(12):1974-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.08.026
Gasbarra E, Perrone FL, Celi M, Rao C, Feola M, Cuozzo N, et al. Total hip arthroplasty revision in elderly patients. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2013;25:S61-S3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0109-7
Herbort M, Tecklenburg K, Zantop T, Raschke MJ, Hoser C, Schulze M, et al. Single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A biomechanical cadaveric study of a rectangular quadriceps and bone-patellar tendon-bone graft configuration versus a round hamstring graft. Arthroscopy-the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 2013;29(12):1981-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.08.030
Irubetagoyena I, Verset M, Palierne S, Swider P and Autefage A. Ex vivo cyclic mechanical behaviour of 2.4 mm locking plates compared with 2.4 mm limited contact plates in a cadaveric diaphyseal gap model. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013;26(6):479-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-13-07-0089
Schug-Pass C, Jacob DA, Rittinghausen J, Lippert H and Kockerling F. Biomechanical properties of (semi-) synthetic glues for mesh fixation in endoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Hernia 2013;17(6):773-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-012-1000-8
Seto AU, Culp BM, Gatt CJ and Dunn M. Radioprotection provides functional mechanics but delays healing of irradiated tendon allografts after acl reconstruction in sheep. Cell and Tissue Banking 2013;14(4):655-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10561-013-9385-x
Wasik SM, Cross RC and Voss K. Effect of configuration on the biomechanical performance of three suture materials used in combination with a metallic bone anchor. American Journal of Veterinary Research 2013;74(12):1487-92.
*POSTURE / BALANCE*
Ahn S, Kim S, Kang S, Jeon H and Kim Y. Asymmetrical change in the pelvis and the spine during cross-legged sitting postures. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 2013;27(11):3427-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12206-013-0865-5
Briere A, Nadeau S, Lauziere S and Gravel D. Perception of weight-bearing and effort distribution during sit-to-stand in individuals post-stroke. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2013;117(1):166-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/26.10.PMS.117x12z2
*ROBOTICS*
Massah BA, Zamani A, Salehinia Y, Aliyari SM and Teshnehlab M. A hybrid controller based on cpg and zmp for biped locomotion. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 2013;27(11):3473-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12206-013-0871-7
*REHABILITATION*
Enders LR, Hur P, Johnson MJ and Seo NJ. Remote vibrotactile noise improves light touch sensation in stroke survivors' fingertips via stochastic resonance. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation 2013;10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-10-105
Li WT, Zhang XY, Xue H, Ni CP, Wang EG and An LB. Comparison of three different time points of starting treadmill training in spinal cord injured rats. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 2013;16(6):382-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2012.762555
Tanaka N, Saitou H, Takao T, Iizuka N, Okuno J, Yano H, et al. Effects of gait rehabilitation with a footpad-type locomotion interface in patients with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis: A pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation 2012;26(8):686-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215511432356
Yamaguchi T, Tanabe S, Muraoka Y, Masakado Y, Kimura A, Tsuji T, et al. Immediate effects of electrical stimulation combined with passive locomotion-like movement on gait velocity and spasticity in persons with hemiparetic stroke: A randomized controlled study. Clinical Rehabilitation 2012;26(7):619-28.
*SPORT / EXERCISE*
Fife GP, O'Sullivan DM, Pieter W, Cook DP and Kaminski TW. Effects of olympic-style taekwondo kicks on an instrumented head-form and resultant injury measures. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2013;47(18):1161-+. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2012-090979
Lepley AS, Strouse AM, Ericksen HM, Pfile KR, Gribble PA and Pietrosimone BG. Relationship between gluteal muscle strength, corticospinal excitability, and jump-landing biomechanics in healthy women. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2013;22(4):239-47.
Munz A, Eckardt F, Heipertz-Hengst C, Peham C and Witte K. A preliminary study of an inertial sensor-based method for the assessment of human pelvis kinematics in dressage riding. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2013;33(11):950-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.02.002
Theodorou A, Skordilis E, Plainis S, Panoutsakopoulos V and Panteli F. Influence of visual impairment level on the regulatory mechanism used during the approach phase of a long jump. Perceptual and Motor Skills 2013;117(1):31-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/30.24.PMS.117x11z6
*TENDON / LIGAMENT*
Huang Q, Ingham E, Rooney P and Kearney JN. Production of a sterilised decellularised tendon allograft for clinical use. Cell and Tissue Banking 2013;14(4):645-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10561-013-9366-0
Papadopoulou K, Hasan I, Keilig L, Reimann S, Eliades T, Jager A, et al. Biomechanical time dependency of the periodontal ligament: A combined experimental and numerical approach. European Journal of Orthodontics 2013;35(6):811-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjs103
Wan C, Hao ZX and Wen SZ. The effect of the material property change of anterior cruciate ligament by ageing on joint kinematics and biomechanics under tibial varus/valgus torques. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering 2014;24(1):1375-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/bme-130941
*TISSUE / BIOMATERIAL*
Correia FF, Ramos I, Roberts CJ, Steinmueller A, Krug M and Ambrosio R. Impact of chamber pressure and material properties on the deformation response of corneal models measured by dynamic ultra-high-speed scheimpflug imaging. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2013;76(5):278-81.
Dias J, Diakonis VF, Kankariya VP, Yoo SH and Ziebarth NM. Anterior and posterior corneal stroma elasticity after corneal collagen crosslinking treatment. Experimental Eye Research 2013;116:58-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2013.07.028
Hatami-Marbini H and Etebu E. Hydration dependent biomechanical properties of the corneal stroma. Experimental Eye Research 2013;116:47-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2013.07.016
Hwang HS, Park SK and Kim MS. The biomechanical properties of the cornea and anterior segment parameters. Bmc Ophthalmology 2013;13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2415-13-49
Sullivan-Mee M, Pensyl D and Halverson K. Corneal hysteresis and glaucoma progression. Ophthalmology 2013;120(12):E85-E.
To M, Goz A, Camenzind L, Oertle P, Candiello J, Sullivan M, et al. Diabetes-induced morphological, biomechanical, and compositional changes in ocular basement membranes. Experimental Eye Research 2013;116:298-307. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2013.09.011
*TRAUMA / IMPACT TESTING*
Astori P and Impari F. Crash response optimisation of helicopter seat and subfloor. International Journal of Crashworthiness 2013;18(6):570-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13588265.2013.815602
Kim T, Shin J, Ye X, Crandall J, Knospe C and Funk J. Evaluation of methods for the development of representative responses and corridors from biomechanical data using mechanical models. International Journal of Crashworthiness 2013;18(6):633-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13588265.2013.830946
Oosterlinck M, Schauvliege S, Martens A and Pille F. Postanesthetic neuropathy/myopathy in the nondependent forelimb in 4 horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2013;33(11):996-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.03.181
Parenteau CS, Zhang P, Holcombe S and Wang S. Characterization of vertebral angle and torso depth by gender and age groups with a focus on occupant safety. Traffic Injury Prevention 2014;15(1):66-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2013.829217
*VETERINARY / AGRICULTURAL*
Kitshoff AM, de Rooster H, Ferreira SM, Burger D and Steenkamp G. The comparative biomechanics of the reinforced interdental crossover and the stout loop composite splints for mandibular fracture repair in dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013;26(6):461-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-12-11-0140
*VISUAL / VESTIBULAR*
Berlin JC, Kirk EC and Rowe TB. Functional implications of ubiquitous semicircular canal non-orthogonality in mammals. Plos One 2013;8(11). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079585
Saleem AB, Ayaz A, Jeffery KJ, Harris KD and Carandini M. Integration of visual motion and locomotion in mouse visual cortex. Nature Neuroscience 2013;16(12):1864-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nn.3567
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Bakhshaee H, Moro C, Kost K and Mongeau L. Three-dimensional reconstruction of human vocal folds and standard laryngeal cartilages using computed tomography scan data. Journal of Voice 2013;27(6):769-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2013.06.003
Tanaka C and Tanaka S. Objectively-measured physical activity and body weight in japanese pre-schoolers. Annals of Human Biology 2013;40(6):541-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/03014460.2013.815802
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Lichtwark GA, Cresswell AG and Newsham-West RJ. Effects of running on human achilles tendon length-tension properties in the free and gastrocnemius components. Journal of Experimental Biology 2013;216(23):4388-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.094219