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LITERATURE UPDATE
July 16 - July 22, 2015
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Wouter Hoogkamer, Ph.D.
Locomotion Lab, University of Colorado
Department of Kinesiology, KU Leuven
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- 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, butmay be available in electronic form through the publisher
*BONE*
Granke, M; Makowski, AJ; Uppuganti, S; Does, MD; Nyman, JS. Identifying novel clinical surrogates to assess human bone fracture toughness. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2015;30:1290-1300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2452
Thompson, A; Bertocci, G; Kaczor, K; Smalley, C; Pierce, MC. Biomechanical investigation of the classic metaphyseal lesion using an immature porcine model. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2015;204:87-5348-5187-5348-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.2214/AJR.14.13267
Cuellar, VG; Martinez, D; Immerman, I; Oh, C; Walker, PS; Egol, KA. A biomechanical study of posteromedial tibial plateau fracture stability: do they all require fixation?. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2015;29:325-330. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000000277
*BOTANY*
Osada, N; Nabeshima, E; Hiura, T. Geographic variation in shoot traits and branching intensity in relation to leaf size in fagus crenata: a common garden experiment. American Journal Of Botany 2015;102:878-887. http://dx.doi.org/10.3732/ajb.1400559
*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Nagy, R; Bojtar, I. Numerical assessment of geometric and load parameters associated with intracranial aneurysm formation. Periodica Polytechnica-Civil Engineering 2015;59:225-231. http://dx.doi.org/10.3311/PPci.7787
*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Reverey, JF; Jeon, JH; Bao, H; Leippe, M; Metzler, R; Selhuber-Unkel, C. Superdiffusion dominates intracellular particle motion in the supercrowded cytoplasm of pathogenic acanthamoeba castellanii. Scientific Reports 2015;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep11690
Khayyeri, H; Barreto, S; Lacroix, D. Primary cilia mechanics affects cell mechanosensation: a computational study. Journal Of Theoretical Biology 2015;379:38-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2015.04.034
Kschonsak, M; Haering, CH. Shaping mitotic chromosomes: from classical concepts to molecular mechanisms. Bioessays 2015;37:755-766. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bies.201500020
Melzak, KA; Toca-Herrera, JL. Atomic force microscopy and cells: indentation profiles around the afm tip, cell shape changes, and other examples of experimental factors affecting modeling. Microscopy Research And Technique 2015;78:626-632. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jemt.22522
*COMPARATIVE*
Ayari, A; Jelassi, R; Ghemari, C; Nasri-Ammar, K. Effect of age, sex, and mutual interaction on the locomotor behavior of orchestia gammarellus in the supralittoral zone of ghar el melh lagoon (bizerte, tunisia). Biological Rhythm Research 2015;46:703-714. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09291016.2015.1048950
Wakasa, H; Cadiz, A; Echenique-Diaz, LM; Iwasaki, WM; Kamiyama, N; Nishimura, Y; Yokoyama, H; Tamura, K; Kawata, M. Developmental stages for the divergence of relative limb length between a twig and a trunk-ground anolis lizard species. Journal Of Experimental Zoology Part B-Molecular And Developmental Evolution 2015;324:410-423. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.b.22627
Byron, CD; Herrel, A; Pauwels, E; De Muynck, A; Patel, BA. Mouse hallucal metatarsal cross-sectional geometry in a simulated fine branch niche. Journal Of Morphology 2015;276:759-765. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20376
Andrade, GR; de Araujo, JLF; Nakamura, A; Guanabens, ACP; de Carvalho, MD; Cardoso, AV. Functional surface of the golden mussel's foot: morphology, structures and the role of cilia on underwater adhesion. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials For Biological Applications 2015;54:32-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2015.04.032
Kawashima, T; Thorington, RW; Bohaska, PW; Chen, YJ; Sato, F. Anatomy of shoulder girdle muscle modifications and walking adaptation in the scaly chinese pangolin (manis pentadactyla pentadactyla: pholidota) compared with the partially osteoderm-clad armadillos (dasypodidae). Anatomical Record-Advances In Integrative Anatomy And Evolutionary Biology 2015;298:1217-1236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.23170
Jones, KE. Evolutionary allometry of the thoracolumbar centra in felids and bovids. Journal Of Morphology 2015;276:818-831. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20382
Hottel, BA; Pereira, RM; Gezan, SA; Qing, R; Sigmund, WM; Koehler, PG. Climbing ability of the common bed bug (hemiptera: cimicidae). Journal Of Medical Entomology 2015;52:289-295. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjv012
Qiu, TL; Liu, Y; Zheng, JM; Zhang, T; Qi, JF. A feeding model of oyster larvae (crassostrea angulata). Physiology & Behavior 2015;147:169-174. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.04.043
Santos-Santos, JH; Audenaert, L; Verheyen, E; Adriaens, D. Divergent ontogenies of trophic morphology in two closely related haplochromine cichlids. Journal Of Morphology 2015;276:860-871. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20385
*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Kan, B; Coskunses, FM; Mutlu, I; Ugur, L; Meral, DG. Effects of inter-implant distance and implant length on the response to frontal traumatic force of two anterior implants in an atrophic mandible: three-dimensional finite element analysis. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2015;44:908-913. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2015.03.002
Mays, S. Mandibular morphology in two archaeological human skeletal samples from northwest europe with different masticatory regimes. Homo-Journal Of Comparative Human Biology 2015;66:203-215. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jchb.2014.12.001
Albougha, S; Darwich, K; Darwich, MA; Albogha, MH. Assessment of sagittal split ramus osteotomy rigid internal fixation techniques using a finite element method. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2015;44:823-829. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2015.02.006
Torsiglieri, T; Raith, S; Rau, A; Deppe, H; Holzle, F; Steiner, T. Stability of edentulous, atrophic mandibles after insertion of different dental implants. a biomechanical study. Journal Of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2015;43:616-623. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2015.03.001
*DIGESTIVE*
Li, Q; Minagi, Y; Hori, K; Kondoh, J; Fujiwara, S; Tamine, K; Inoue, M; Maeda, Y; Chen, YJ; Ono, T. Coordination in oro-pharyngeal biomechanics during human swallowing. Physiology & Behavior 2015;147:300-305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.05.004
*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Meng, J. Mesozoic mammals of china: implications for phylogeny and early evolution of mammals. National Science Review 2014;1:521-542. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwu070
*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Bonnyaud, C; Pradon, D; Vuillerme, N; Bensmail, D; Roche, N. Spatiotemporal and kinematic parameters relating to oriented gait and turn performance in patients with chronic stroke. Plos One 2015;10:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0129821
Witton, MP. Were early pterosaurs inept terrestrial locomotors?. Peerj 2015;3:. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1018
Mikkola, TM; Polku, H; Portegijs, E; Rantakokko, M; Rantanen, T; Viljanen, A. Self-reported hearing status is associated with lower limb physical performance, perceived mobility, and activities of daily living in older community-dwelling men and women. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2015;63:1164-1169. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgs.13381
Yang, XX; Zhao, GR; Liu, D; Zhou, WE; Zhao, H. Biomechanics analysis of human walking with load carriage. Technology And Health Care 2015;23:83-5354-5583-5355-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/THC-150995
Foster, RJ; Whitaker, D; Scally, AJ; Buckley, JG; Elliott, DB. What you see is what you step: the horizontal-vertical illusion increases toe clearance in older adults during stair ascent. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2015;56:2950-2957. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.14-16018
Fu, XY; Zelik, KE; Board, WJ; Browning, RC; Kuo, AD. Soft tissue deformations contribute to the mechanics of walking in obese adults. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2015;47:1435-1443. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000554
*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Kuo, PH; Hayes, J; Deshpande, AD. Design and performance of a motor-driven mechanism to conduct experiments with the human index finger. Journal Of Mechanisms And Robotics-Transactions Of The Asme 2015;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4028639
Kim, PJ; Steinberg, JS; Kikuchi, M; Attinger, CE. Tibialis anterior tendon lengthening: adjunctive treatment of plantar lateral column diabetic foot ulcers. Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2015;54:686-691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2015.04.006
Maceira, E; Monteagudo, M. Subtalar anatomy and mechanics. Foot And Ankle Clinics 2015;20:195-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcl.2015.02.001
Aynardi, M; Pedowitz, DI; Raikin, SM. Subtalar instability. Foot And Ankle Clinics 2015;20:243-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcl.2015.02.007
Menz, HB. Biomechanics of the ageing foot and ankle: a mini-review. Gerontology 2015;61:381-388. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000368357
Ryu, J; Son, J; Ahn, S; Shin, I; Kim, Y. Biomechanical analysis of the circular friction hand massage. Technology And Health Care 2015;23:83-5350-5783-5351-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/THC-150990
*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Hatfield, GL; Stanish, WD; Hubley-Kozey, CL. Three-dimensional biomechanical gait characteristics at baseline are associated with progression to total knee arthroplasty. Arthritis Care & Research 2015;67:1004-1014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acr.22564
Ozturk, GT; Malas, FU; Yildizgoren, MT; Baki, AE; Inal, EE; Batmaz, I; Yazmalar, L; Karahan, AY; Diracoglu, D; Kara, M; Ozcakar, L. Ultrasonographic assessment of the femoral cartilage thickness in patients with pes planus a multicenter study by turk-musculus. American Journal Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2015;94:568-572. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000000214
Isik, D; Isik, C; Apaydin, N; Ustu, Y; Ugurlu, M; Bozkurt, M. The effect of the dimensions of the distal femur and proximal tibia joint surfaces on the development of knee osteoarthritis. Clinical Anatomy 2015;28:672-677. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22550
Korhonen, RK; Tanska, P; Kaartinen, SM; Fick, JM; Mononen, ME. New concept to restore normal cell responses in osteoarthritic knee joint cartilage. Exercise And Sport Sciences Reviews 2015;43:143-152. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000051
Em, S; Oktayoglu, P; Bozkurt, M; Caglayan, M; Karakoc, M; Ucar, D; Verim, S; Yildiz, I; Sariyildiz, MA; Evliyaoglu, O; Nas, K. Serum relaxin levels in benign hypermobility syndrome. Journal Of Back And Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2015;28:473-479. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BMR-140543
Cooper, HJ; Walters, BL; Rodriguez, JA. Anatomy of the hip capsule and pericapsular structures: a cadaveric study. Clinical Anatomy 2015;28:665-671. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22539
*METHODS*
Sloot, LH; Houdijk, H; Harlaar, J. A comprehensive protocol to test instrumented treadmills. Medical Engineering & Physics 2015;37:610-616. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.03,018
Lebel, K; Boissy, P; Hamel, M; Duval, C. Inertial measures of motion for clinical biomechanics: comparative assessment of accuracy under controlled conditions - changes in accuracy over time. Plos One 2015;10:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0118361
Adineh, VR; Liu, BY; Rajan, R; Yan, WY; Fu, J. Multidimensional characterisation of biomechanical structures by combining atomic force microscopy and focused ion beam: a study of the rat whisker. Acta Biomaterialia 2015;21:132-141. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2015.03.028
Balouchestani, M; Krishnan, S. Robust compressive sensing algorithm for wireless surface electromyography applications. Biomedical Signal Processing And Control 2015;20:100-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2015.04.012
*MUSCLE*
Toro-Ibacache, V; Zapata Munoz, V; O'higgins, P. The predictability from skull morphology of temporalis and masseter muscle cross-sectional areas in humans. Anatomical Record-Advances In Integrative Anatomy And Evolutionary Biology 2015;298:1261-1270. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.23156
Hug, F; Tucker, K; Gennisson, JL; Tanter, M; Nordez, A. Elastography for muscle biomechanics: toward the estimation of individual muscle force. Exercise And Sport Sciences Reviews 2015;43:125-133. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000049
*NEURAL*
Hull, MJ; Soffe, SR; Willshaw, DJ; Roberts, A. Modelling the effects of electrical coupling between unmyelinated axons of brainstem neurons controlling rhythmic activity. Plos Computational Biology 2015;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004240
Welniarz, Q; Dusart, I; Gallea, C; Roze, E. One hand clapping: lateralization of motor control. Frontiers In Neuroanatomy 2015;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnana.2015.00075
Molkov, YI; Bacak, BJ; Talpalar, AE; Rybak, IA. Mechanisms of left-right coordination in mammalian locomotor pattern generation circuits: a mathematical modeling view. Plos Computational Biology 2015;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004270
Grillner, S. Action: the role of motor cortex challenged. Current Biology 2015;25:82-5348-5682-5349-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2015.04.023
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Reigada, D; Nieto-Diaz, M; Navarro-Ruiz, R; Caballero-Lopez, MJ; Del Aduila, A; Munoz-Galdeano, T; Maza, RM. Acute administration of ucf-101 ameliorates the locomotor impairments induced by a traumatic spinal cord injury. Neuroscience 2015;300:404-417. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.05.036
Qiu, XC; Jin, H; Zhang, RY; Ding, Y; Zeng, X; Lai, BQ; Ling, EA; Wu, JL; Zeng, YS. Donor mesenchymal stem cell-derived neural-like cells transdifferentiate into myelin-forming cells and promote axon regeneration in rat spinal cord transection. Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2015;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13287-015-0100-7
Cardoso, AC; Fontes, RBV; Tan, LA; Rhoton, AL; Roh, SW; Fessler, RG. Biomechanical effects of the transcondylar approach on the craniovertebral junction. Clinical Anatomy 2015;28:683-689. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22551
Mazur, MD; Ravindra, VM; Schmidt, MH; Brodke, DS; Lawrence, BD; Riva-Cambrin, J; Dailey, AT. Unplanned reoperation after lumbopelvic fixation with s-2 alar-iliac screws or iliac bolts. Journal Of Neurosurgery-Spine 2015;23:67-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2014.10.SPINE14541
Nagaraja, S; Awada, HK; Dreher, ML. Vertebroplasty increases trabecular microfractures in elderly female cadaver spines. Osteoporosis International 2015;26:2029-2034. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-015-3105-2
Chen, C; Jia, ZW; Han, ZH; Gu, T; Li, W; Li, H; Tang, Y; Wu, JH; Wang, DL; He, Q; Ruan, DK. Quantitative t2 relaxation time and magnetic transfer ratio predict endplate biochemical content of intervertebral disc degeneration in a canine model. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2015;16:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-015-0610-6
Mehraein, F; Golipoor, Z. Transplant of very small embryoniclike stem cells to spinal cord injury in a rat model promotes movement recovery. Experimental And Clinical Transplantation 2015;13:256-261. http://dx.doi.org/10.6002/ect.2014.0216
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Ceccarini, P; Ceccarini, A; Rinonapoli, G; Caraffa, A. Correction of hammer toe deformity of lateral toes with subtraction osteotomy of the proximal phalanx neck. Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2015;54:601-606. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2014.11.013
Shipman, A; Alsousou, J; Keene, DJ; Dyson, IN; Lamb, SE; Willett, KM; Thompson, MS. Quantitative biomechanical comparison of ankle fracture casting methods. Biomedical Engineering-Biomedizinische Technik 2015;60:263-267. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/bmt-2014-0069
*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Zollo, L; Zaccheddu, N; Ciancio, AL; Morrone, M; Bravi, M; Santacaterina, F; Milazzo, ML; Guglielmelli, E; Sterzi, S. Comparative analysis and quantitative evaluation of ankle-foot orthoses for foot drop in chronic hemiparetic patients. European Journal Of Physical And Rehabilitation Medicine 2015;51:185-196.
*ROBOTICS*
Brodbeck, L; Hauser, S; Iida, F. Morphological evolution of physical robots through model-free phenotype development. Plos One 2015;10:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0128444
Chen, ZY; Iwasaki, T; Zhu, LJ. Feedback control for natural oscillations of locomotion systems under continuous interactions with environment. Ieee Transactions On Control Systems Technology 2015;23:1279-1291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCST.2014.2363432
Li, D; Choi, H; Cho, S; Jeong, S; Jin, Z; Lee, C; Ko, SY; Park, JO; Park, S. A hybrid actuated microrobot using an electromagnetic field and flagellated bacteria for tumor-targeting therapy. Biotechnology And Bioengineering 2015;112:1623-1631. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.25555
Garcia, E; Arevalo, JC; Cestari, M; Sanz-Merodio, D. On the technological instantiation of a biomimetic leg concept for agile quadrupedal locomotion. Journal Of Mechanisms And Robotics-Transactions Of The Asme 2015;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4028306
Huang, KJ; Chen, SC; Komsuoglu, H; Lopes, G; Clark, J; Lin, PC. Design and performance evaluation of a bio-inspired and single-motor-driven hexapod robot with dynamical gaits. Journal Of Mechanisms And Robotics-Transactions Of The Asme 2015;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4029975
*REHABILITATION*
Song, CY; Huang, HY; Chen, SC; Lin, JJ; Chang, AH. Effects of femoral rotational taping on pain, lower extremity kinematics, and muscle activation in female patients with patellofemoral pain. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015;18:388-393. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.07.009
Astorino, TA; Harness, ET; White, AC. Efficacy of acute intermittent hypoxia on physical function and health status in humans with spinal cord injury: a brief review. Neural Plasticity 2015;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/409625
Shoham, N; Levy, A; Kopplin, K; Gefen, A. Contoured foam cushions cannot provide long-term protection against pressure-ulcers for individuals with a spinal cord injury: modeling studies. Advances In Skin & Wound Care 2015;28:303-316. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000465300.99194.27
*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Oliveira, N; Chiu, CY; Sanders, RH. Kinematic patterns associated with the vertical force produced during the eggbeater kick. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1675-1681. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1003590
Meyer, U; Ernst, D; Schott, S; Riera, C; Hattendorf, J; Romkes, J; Granacher, U; Gopfert, B; Kriemler, S. Validation of two accelerometers to determine mechanical loading of physical activities in children. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1702-1709. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1004638
Temesi, J; Arnal, PJ; Rupp, T; Feasson, L; Cartier, R; Gergele, L; Verges, S; Martin, V; Millet, GY. Are females more resistant to extreme neuromuscular fatigue?. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2015;47:1372-1382. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000540
Coventry, E; Ball, K; Parrington, L; Aughey, R; Mckenna, M. Kinematic effects of a short-term fatigue protocol on punt-kicking performance. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1596-1605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1003582
Choi, A; Sim, T; Mun, JH. Quasi-stiffness of the knee joint in flexion and extension during the golf swing. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1682-1691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1003591
Lam, GWK; Park, EJ; Lee, KK; Cheung, JTM. Shoe collar height effect on athletic performance, ankle joint kinematics and kinetics during unanticipated maximum-effort side-cutting performance. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1738-1749. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1011206
Middleton, KJ; Alderson, JA; Elliott, BC; Mills, PM. The influence of elbow joint kinematics on wrist speed in cricket fast bowling. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1622-1631. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1003586
Hopper, LS; Alderson, JA; Elliott, BC; Ackland, TR. Dance floor force reduction influences ankle loads in dancers during drop landings. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015;18:480-485. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.07.001
Balsalobre-Fernandez, C; Glaister, M; Lockey, RA. The validity and reliability of an iphone app for measuring vertical jump performance. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1574-1579. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.996184
Schaffert, N; Mattes, K. Authors' response to the letter to the editor: "effects of acoustic feedback training in elite-standard para-rowing" by schaffert and mattes (2015). Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1632-1636. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1001425
Hill, H. Letter to the editor concerning the article "effects of acoustic feedback training in elite-standard para-rowing" by schaffert and mattes (2015). Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1637-1638. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1002103
Reneker, JC; Moughiman, MC; Cook, CE. The diagnostic utility of clinical tests for differentiating between cervicogenic and other causes of dizziness after a sports-related concussion: an international delphi study. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015;18:366-372. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.05.002
Louw, Q; Gillion, N; van Niekerk, SM; Morris, L; Baumeister, J. The effect of vision on knee biomechanics during functional activities - a systematic review. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015;18:469-474. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.06.009
Schmitt, LC; Paterno, MV; Ford, KR; Myer, GD; Hewett, TE. Strength asymmetry and landing mechanics at return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2015;47:1426-1434. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000560
*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Takigami, J; Hashimoto, Y; Yamasaki, S; Terai, S; Nakamura, H. Direct bone-to-bone integration between recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2-injected tendon graft and tunnel wall in an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction model. International Orthopaedics 2015;39:1441-1447. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-015-2774-y
Turki, S; Marzougui, S; Ben Abdessalem, S. Impact of polyurethane yarns on the mechanical properties of braided artificial ligaments. Journal Of The Textile Institute 2015;106:912-918. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2014.952964
Takayama, K; Kawakami, Y; Mifune, Y; Matsumoto, T; Tang, Y; Cummins, JH; Greco, N; Kuroda, R; Kurosaka, M; Wang, B; Fu, FH; Huard, J. The effect of blocking angiogenesis on anterior cruciate ligament healing following stem cell transplantation. Biomaterials 2015;60:9-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2015.03.036
Karabagli, G; Duzgun, O; Karabagli, M; Haktanir, D; Gurel, A; Yetmez, M. Comparison of the effects of phonophoresis and ultrasound therapy on recovery of experimental tenorrhaphy in rabbits. Ankara Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi 2015;62:205-210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1501/Vetfak_0000002681
*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Bhatnagar, D; Bherwani, AK; Simon, M; Rafailovich, MH. Biomineralization on enzymatically cross-linked gelatin hydrogels in the absence of dexamethasone. Journal Of Materials Chemistry B 2015;3:5210-5219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c5tb00482a
O'Sullivan, NA; Kobayashi, S; Ranka, MP; Zaleski, KL; Yaremchuk, MJ; Bonassar, LJ; Randolph, MA. Adhesion and integration of tissue engineered cartilage to porous polyethylene for composite ear reconstruction. Journal Of Biomedical Materials Research Part B-Applied Biomaterials 2015;103:983-991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33269
Mericli, AF; Das, A; Rodeheaver, P; Rodeheaver, GT; Lin, KY. The impact of deferoxamine on vascularity and soft-tissue biomechanics in a rat tram flap model. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2015;136:49-5053-6949-5055-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000001360
Hunter, JD; Cannon, JA. Biomaterials: so many choices, so little time. what are the differences?. Clinics In Colon And Rectal Surgery 2014;27:134-139. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1394087
*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Darras, K; Andrews, GT; McLaughlin, PD; Khorrami-Arani, N; Roston, A; Forster, BB; Louis, L. Pearls for interpreting computed tomography of the cervical spine in trauma. Radiologic Clinics Of North America 2015;53:657-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2015.02.015
Sarai, T; Tokumoto, A. Dynamic finite element analysis of impulsive stress waves propagating from the greater trochanter of the femur by a sideways fall. Acta Medica Okayama 2015;69:165-171.
Greeley, CS. Abusive head trauma: a review of the evidence base. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2015;204:967-973. http://dx.doi.org/10.2214/AJR.14.14191
*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Thomas, HJ; Miguel-Pacheco, GG; Bollard, NJ; Archer, SC; Bell, NJ; Mason, C; Maxwell, OJR; Remnant, JG; Sleeman, P; Whay, HR; Huxley, JN. Evaluation of treatments for claw horn lesions in dairy cows in a randomized controlled trial. Journal Of Dairy Science 2015;98:4477-4486. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-8982
Jensen, MB; Herskin, MS; Thomsen, PT; Forkman, B; Houe, H. Preferences of lame cows for type of surface and level of social contact in hospital pens. Journal Of Dairy Science 2015;98:4552-4559. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-9203
Garcia, E; Konig, K; Allesen-Holm, BH; Klaas, IC; Amigo, JM; Bro, R; Enevoldsen, C. Experienced and inexperienced observers achieved relatively high within-observer agreement on video mobility scoring of dairy cows. Journal Of Dairy Science 2015;98:4560-4571. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-9266
*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR*
Pekel, G; Yagci, R; Acer, S; Ongun, GT; Cetin, EN; Simavli, H. Comparison of corneal layers and anterior sclera in emmetropic and myopic eyes. Cornea 2015;34:786-790. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0000000000000422
Viswanathan, D; Kumar, NL; Males, JJ; Graham, SL. Relationship of structural characteristics to biomechanical profile in normal, keratoconic, and crosslinked eyes. Cornea 2015;34:791-796. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0000000000000434
Cortes, LP; Burd, HJ; Montenegro, GA; D'Antin, JC; Mikielewicz, M; Barraquer, RI; Michael, R. Experimental protocols for ex vivo lens stretching tests to investigate the biomechanics of the human accommodation apparatus. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2015;56:2926-2932. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.14-15744
Denion, E; Hitier, M; Guyader, V; Dugue, AE; Mouriaux, F. Unique human orbital morphology compared with that of apes. Scientific Reports 2015;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep11528
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Palsson, TS; Hirata, RP; Graven-Nielsen, T. Experimental pelvic pain impairs the performance during the active straight leg raise test and causes excessive muscle stabilization. Clinical Journal Of Pain 2015;31:642-651. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AJP.0000000000000139
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Sussillo, D; Churchland, MM; Kaufman, MT; Shenoy, KV. A neural network that finds a naturalistic solution for the production of muscle activity. Nature Neuroscience 2015;18:1025-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nn.4042
July 16 - July 22, 2015
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Wouter Hoogkamer, Ph.D.
Locomotion Lab, University of Colorado
Department of Kinesiology, KU Leuven
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- 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, butmay be available in electronic form through the publisher
*BONE*
Granke, M; Makowski, AJ; Uppuganti, S; Does, MD; Nyman, JS. Identifying novel clinical surrogates to assess human bone fracture toughness. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2015;30:1290-1300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2452
Thompson, A; Bertocci, G; Kaczor, K; Smalley, C; Pierce, MC. Biomechanical investigation of the classic metaphyseal lesion using an immature porcine model. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2015;204:87-5348-5187-5348-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.2214/AJR.14.13267
Cuellar, VG; Martinez, D; Immerman, I; Oh, C; Walker, PS; Egol, KA. A biomechanical study of posteromedial tibial plateau fracture stability: do they all require fixation?. Journal Of Orthopaedic Trauma 2015;29:325-330. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000000277
*BOTANY*
Osada, N; Nabeshima, E; Hiura, T. Geographic variation in shoot traits and branching intensity in relation to leaf size in fagus crenata: a common garden experiment. American Journal Of Botany 2015;102:878-887. http://dx.doi.org/10.3732/ajb.1400559
*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Nagy, R; Bojtar, I. Numerical assessment of geometric and load parameters associated with intracranial aneurysm formation. Periodica Polytechnica-Civil Engineering 2015;59:225-231. http://dx.doi.org/10.3311/PPci.7787
*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Reverey, JF; Jeon, JH; Bao, H; Leippe, M; Metzler, R; Selhuber-Unkel, C. Superdiffusion dominates intracellular particle motion in the supercrowded cytoplasm of pathogenic acanthamoeba castellanii. Scientific Reports 2015;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep11690
Khayyeri, H; Barreto, S; Lacroix, D. Primary cilia mechanics affects cell mechanosensation: a computational study. Journal Of Theoretical Biology 2015;379:38-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2015.04.034
Kschonsak, M; Haering, CH. Shaping mitotic chromosomes: from classical concepts to molecular mechanisms. Bioessays 2015;37:755-766. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bies.201500020
Melzak, KA; Toca-Herrera, JL. Atomic force microscopy and cells: indentation profiles around the afm tip, cell shape changes, and other examples of experimental factors affecting modeling. Microscopy Research And Technique 2015;78:626-632. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jemt.22522
*COMPARATIVE*
Ayari, A; Jelassi, R; Ghemari, C; Nasri-Ammar, K. Effect of age, sex, and mutual interaction on the locomotor behavior of orchestia gammarellus in the supralittoral zone of ghar el melh lagoon (bizerte, tunisia). Biological Rhythm Research 2015;46:703-714. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09291016.2015.1048950
Wakasa, H; Cadiz, A; Echenique-Diaz, LM; Iwasaki, WM; Kamiyama, N; Nishimura, Y; Yokoyama, H; Tamura, K; Kawata, M. Developmental stages for the divergence of relative limb length between a twig and a trunk-ground anolis lizard species. Journal Of Experimental Zoology Part B-Molecular And Developmental Evolution 2015;324:410-423. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.b.22627
Byron, CD; Herrel, A; Pauwels, E; De Muynck, A; Patel, BA. Mouse hallucal metatarsal cross-sectional geometry in a simulated fine branch niche. Journal Of Morphology 2015;276:759-765. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20376
Andrade, GR; de Araujo, JLF; Nakamura, A; Guanabens, ACP; de Carvalho, MD; Cardoso, AV. Functional surface of the golden mussel's foot: morphology, structures and the role of cilia on underwater adhesion. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials For Biological Applications 2015;54:32-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2015.04.032
Kawashima, T; Thorington, RW; Bohaska, PW; Chen, YJ; Sato, F. Anatomy of shoulder girdle muscle modifications and walking adaptation in the scaly chinese pangolin (manis pentadactyla pentadactyla: pholidota) compared with the partially osteoderm-clad armadillos (dasypodidae). Anatomical Record-Advances In Integrative Anatomy And Evolutionary Biology 2015;298:1217-1236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.23170
Jones, KE. Evolutionary allometry of the thoracolumbar centra in felids and bovids. Journal Of Morphology 2015;276:818-831. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20382
Hottel, BA; Pereira, RM; Gezan, SA; Qing, R; Sigmund, WM; Koehler, PG. Climbing ability of the common bed bug (hemiptera: cimicidae). Journal Of Medical Entomology 2015;52:289-295. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjv012
Qiu, TL; Liu, Y; Zheng, JM; Zhang, T; Qi, JF. A feeding model of oyster larvae (crassostrea angulata). Physiology & Behavior 2015;147:169-174. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.04.043
Santos-Santos, JH; Audenaert, L; Verheyen, E; Adriaens, D. Divergent ontogenies of trophic morphology in two closely related haplochromine cichlids. Journal Of Morphology 2015;276:860-871. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20385
*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Kan, B; Coskunses, FM; Mutlu, I; Ugur, L; Meral, DG. Effects of inter-implant distance and implant length on the response to frontal traumatic force of two anterior implants in an atrophic mandible: three-dimensional finite element analysis. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2015;44:908-913. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2015.03.002
Mays, S. Mandibular morphology in two archaeological human skeletal samples from northwest europe with different masticatory regimes. Homo-Journal Of Comparative Human Biology 2015;66:203-215. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jchb.2014.12.001
Albougha, S; Darwich, K; Darwich, MA; Albogha, MH. Assessment of sagittal split ramus osteotomy rigid internal fixation techniques using a finite element method. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2015;44:823-829. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2015.02.006
Torsiglieri, T; Raith, S; Rau, A; Deppe, H; Holzle, F; Steiner, T. Stability of edentulous, atrophic mandibles after insertion of different dental implants. a biomechanical study. Journal Of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2015;43:616-623. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2015.03.001
*DIGESTIVE*
Li, Q; Minagi, Y; Hori, K; Kondoh, J; Fujiwara, S; Tamine, K; Inoue, M; Maeda, Y; Chen, YJ; Ono, T. Coordination in oro-pharyngeal biomechanics during human swallowing. Physiology & Behavior 2015;147:300-305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2015.05.004
*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Meng, J. Mesozoic mammals of china: implications for phylogeny and early evolution of mammals. National Science Review 2014;1:521-542. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwu070
*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Bonnyaud, C; Pradon, D; Vuillerme, N; Bensmail, D; Roche, N. Spatiotemporal and kinematic parameters relating to oriented gait and turn performance in patients with chronic stroke. Plos One 2015;10:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0129821
Witton, MP. Were early pterosaurs inept terrestrial locomotors?. Peerj 2015;3:. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1018
Mikkola, TM; Polku, H; Portegijs, E; Rantakokko, M; Rantanen, T; Viljanen, A. Self-reported hearing status is associated with lower limb physical performance, perceived mobility, and activities of daily living in older community-dwelling men and women. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2015;63:1164-1169. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgs.13381
Yang, XX; Zhao, GR; Liu, D; Zhou, WE; Zhao, H. Biomechanics analysis of human walking with load carriage. Technology And Health Care 2015;23:83-5354-5583-5355-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/THC-150995
Foster, RJ; Whitaker, D; Scally, AJ; Buckley, JG; Elliott, DB. What you see is what you step: the horizontal-vertical illusion increases toe clearance in older adults during stair ascent. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2015;56:2950-2957. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.14-16018
Fu, XY; Zelik, KE; Board, WJ; Browning, RC; Kuo, AD. Soft tissue deformations contribute to the mechanics of walking in obese adults. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2015;47:1435-1443. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000554
*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Kuo, PH; Hayes, J; Deshpande, AD. Design and performance of a motor-driven mechanism to conduct experiments with the human index finger. Journal Of Mechanisms And Robotics-Transactions Of The Asme 2015;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4028639
Kim, PJ; Steinberg, JS; Kikuchi, M; Attinger, CE. Tibialis anterior tendon lengthening: adjunctive treatment of plantar lateral column diabetic foot ulcers. Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2015;54:686-691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2015.04.006
Maceira, E; Monteagudo, M. Subtalar anatomy and mechanics. Foot And Ankle Clinics 2015;20:195-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcl.2015.02.001
Aynardi, M; Pedowitz, DI; Raikin, SM. Subtalar instability. Foot And Ankle Clinics 2015;20:243-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcl.2015.02.007
Menz, HB. Biomechanics of the ageing foot and ankle: a mini-review. Gerontology 2015;61:381-388. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000368357
Ryu, J; Son, J; Ahn, S; Shin, I; Kim, Y. Biomechanical analysis of the circular friction hand massage. Technology And Health Care 2015;23:83-5350-5783-5351-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/THC-150990
*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Hatfield, GL; Stanish, WD; Hubley-Kozey, CL. Three-dimensional biomechanical gait characteristics at baseline are associated with progression to total knee arthroplasty. Arthritis Care & Research 2015;67:1004-1014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acr.22564
Ozturk, GT; Malas, FU; Yildizgoren, MT; Baki, AE; Inal, EE; Batmaz, I; Yazmalar, L; Karahan, AY; Diracoglu, D; Kara, M; Ozcakar, L. Ultrasonographic assessment of the femoral cartilage thickness in patients with pes planus a multicenter study by turk-musculus. American Journal Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2015;94:568-572. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000000214
Isik, D; Isik, C; Apaydin, N; Ustu, Y; Ugurlu, M; Bozkurt, M. The effect of the dimensions of the distal femur and proximal tibia joint surfaces on the development of knee osteoarthritis. Clinical Anatomy 2015;28:672-677. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22550
Korhonen, RK; Tanska, P; Kaartinen, SM; Fick, JM; Mononen, ME. New concept to restore normal cell responses in osteoarthritic knee joint cartilage. Exercise And Sport Sciences Reviews 2015;43:143-152. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000051
Em, S; Oktayoglu, P; Bozkurt, M; Caglayan, M; Karakoc, M; Ucar, D; Verim, S; Yildiz, I; Sariyildiz, MA; Evliyaoglu, O; Nas, K. Serum relaxin levels in benign hypermobility syndrome. Journal Of Back And Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2015;28:473-479. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BMR-140543
Cooper, HJ; Walters, BL; Rodriguez, JA. Anatomy of the hip capsule and pericapsular structures: a cadaveric study. Clinical Anatomy 2015;28:665-671. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22539
*METHODS*
Sloot, LH; Houdijk, H; Harlaar, J. A comprehensive protocol to test instrumented treadmills. Medical Engineering & Physics 2015;37:610-616. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.03,018
Lebel, K; Boissy, P; Hamel, M; Duval, C. Inertial measures of motion for clinical biomechanics: comparative assessment of accuracy under controlled conditions - changes in accuracy over time. Plos One 2015;10:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0118361
Adineh, VR; Liu, BY; Rajan, R; Yan, WY; Fu, J. Multidimensional characterisation of biomechanical structures by combining atomic force microscopy and focused ion beam: a study of the rat whisker. Acta Biomaterialia 2015;21:132-141. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2015.03.028
Balouchestani, M; Krishnan, S. Robust compressive sensing algorithm for wireless surface electromyography applications. Biomedical Signal Processing And Control 2015;20:100-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2015.04.012
*MUSCLE*
Toro-Ibacache, V; Zapata Munoz, V; O'higgins, P. The predictability from skull morphology of temporalis and masseter muscle cross-sectional areas in humans. Anatomical Record-Advances In Integrative Anatomy And Evolutionary Biology 2015;298:1261-1270. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.23156
Hug, F; Tucker, K; Gennisson, JL; Tanter, M; Nordez, A. Elastography for muscle biomechanics: toward the estimation of individual muscle force. Exercise And Sport Sciences Reviews 2015;43:125-133. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000049
*NEURAL*
Hull, MJ; Soffe, SR; Willshaw, DJ; Roberts, A. Modelling the effects of electrical coupling between unmyelinated axons of brainstem neurons controlling rhythmic activity. Plos Computational Biology 2015;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004240
Welniarz, Q; Dusart, I; Gallea, C; Roze, E. One hand clapping: lateralization of motor control. Frontiers In Neuroanatomy 2015;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnana.2015.00075
Molkov, YI; Bacak, BJ; Talpalar, AE; Rybak, IA. Mechanisms of left-right coordination in mammalian locomotor pattern generation circuits: a mathematical modeling view. Plos Computational Biology 2015;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004270
Grillner, S. Action: the role of motor cortex challenged. Current Biology 2015;25:82-5348-5682-5349-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2015.04.023
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Reigada, D; Nieto-Diaz, M; Navarro-Ruiz, R; Caballero-Lopez, MJ; Del Aduila, A; Munoz-Galdeano, T; Maza, RM. Acute administration of ucf-101 ameliorates the locomotor impairments induced by a traumatic spinal cord injury. Neuroscience 2015;300:404-417. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.05.036
Qiu, XC; Jin, H; Zhang, RY; Ding, Y; Zeng, X; Lai, BQ; Ling, EA; Wu, JL; Zeng, YS. Donor mesenchymal stem cell-derived neural-like cells transdifferentiate into myelin-forming cells and promote axon regeneration in rat spinal cord transection. Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2015;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13287-015-0100-7
Cardoso, AC; Fontes, RBV; Tan, LA; Rhoton, AL; Roh, SW; Fessler, RG. Biomechanical effects of the transcondylar approach on the craniovertebral junction. Clinical Anatomy 2015;28:683-689. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22551
Mazur, MD; Ravindra, VM; Schmidt, MH; Brodke, DS; Lawrence, BD; Riva-Cambrin, J; Dailey, AT. Unplanned reoperation after lumbopelvic fixation with s-2 alar-iliac screws or iliac bolts. Journal Of Neurosurgery-Spine 2015;23:67-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2014.10.SPINE14541
Nagaraja, S; Awada, HK; Dreher, ML. Vertebroplasty increases trabecular microfractures in elderly female cadaver spines. Osteoporosis International 2015;26:2029-2034. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-015-3105-2
Chen, C; Jia, ZW; Han, ZH; Gu, T; Li, W; Li, H; Tang, Y; Wu, JH; Wang, DL; He, Q; Ruan, DK. Quantitative t2 relaxation time and magnetic transfer ratio predict endplate biochemical content of intervertebral disc degeneration in a canine model. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2015;16:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-015-0610-6
Mehraein, F; Golipoor, Z. Transplant of very small embryoniclike stem cells to spinal cord injury in a rat model promotes movement recovery. Experimental And Clinical Transplantation 2015;13:256-261. http://dx.doi.org/10.6002/ect.2014.0216
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Ceccarini, P; Ceccarini, A; Rinonapoli, G; Caraffa, A. Correction of hammer toe deformity of lateral toes with subtraction osteotomy of the proximal phalanx neck. Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2015;54:601-606. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2014.11.013
Shipman, A; Alsousou, J; Keene, DJ; Dyson, IN; Lamb, SE; Willett, KM; Thompson, MS. Quantitative biomechanical comparison of ankle fracture casting methods. Biomedical Engineering-Biomedizinische Technik 2015;60:263-267. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/bmt-2014-0069
*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Zollo, L; Zaccheddu, N; Ciancio, AL; Morrone, M; Bravi, M; Santacaterina, F; Milazzo, ML; Guglielmelli, E; Sterzi, S. Comparative analysis and quantitative evaluation of ankle-foot orthoses for foot drop in chronic hemiparetic patients. European Journal Of Physical And Rehabilitation Medicine 2015;51:185-196.
*ROBOTICS*
Brodbeck, L; Hauser, S; Iida, F. Morphological evolution of physical robots through model-free phenotype development. Plos One 2015;10:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0128444
Chen, ZY; Iwasaki, T; Zhu, LJ. Feedback control for natural oscillations of locomotion systems under continuous interactions with environment. Ieee Transactions On Control Systems Technology 2015;23:1279-1291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCST.2014.2363432
Li, D; Choi, H; Cho, S; Jeong, S; Jin, Z; Lee, C; Ko, SY; Park, JO; Park, S. A hybrid actuated microrobot using an electromagnetic field and flagellated bacteria for tumor-targeting therapy. Biotechnology And Bioengineering 2015;112:1623-1631. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.25555
Garcia, E; Arevalo, JC; Cestari, M; Sanz-Merodio, D. On the technological instantiation of a biomimetic leg concept for agile quadrupedal locomotion. Journal Of Mechanisms And Robotics-Transactions Of The Asme 2015;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4028306
Huang, KJ; Chen, SC; Komsuoglu, H; Lopes, G; Clark, J; Lin, PC. Design and performance evaluation of a bio-inspired and single-motor-driven hexapod robot with dynamical gaits. Journal Of Mechanisms And Robotics-Transactions Of The Asme 2015;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4029975
*REHABILITATION*
Song, CY; Huang, HY; Chen, SC; Lin, JJ; Chang, AH. Effects of femoral rotational taping on pain, lower extremity kinematics, and muscle activation in female patients with patellofemoral pain. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015;18:388-393. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.07.009
Astorino, TA; Harness, ET; White, AC. Efficacy of acute intermittent hypoxia on physical function and health status in humans with spinal cord injury: a brief review. Neural Plasticity 2015;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/409625
Shoham, N; Levy, A; Kopplin, K; Gefen, A. Contoured foam cushions cannot provide long-term protection against pressure-ulcers for individuals with a spinal cord injury: modeling studies. Advances In Skin & Wound Care 2015;28:303-316. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000465300.99194.27
*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Oliveira, N; Chiu, CY; Sanders, RH. Kinematic patterns associated with the vertical force produced during the eggbeater kick. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1675-1681. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1003590
Meyer, U; Ernst, D; Schott, S; Riera, C; Hattendorf, J; Romkes, J; Granacher, U; Gopfert, B; Kriemler, S. Validation of two accelerometers to determine mechanical loading of physical activities in children. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1702-1709. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1004638
Temesi, J; Arnal, PJ; Rupp, T; Feasson, L; Cartier, R; Gergele, L; Verges, S; Martin, V; Millet, GY. Are females more resistant to extreme neuromuscular fatigue?. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2015;47:1372-1382. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000540
Coventry, E; Ball, K; Parrington, L; Aughey, R; Mckenna, M. Kinematic effects of a short-term fatigue protocol on punt-kicking performance. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1596-1605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1003582
Choi, A; Sim, T; Mun, JH. Quasi-stiffness of the knee joint in flexion and extension during the golf swing. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1682-1691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1003591
Lam, GWK; Park, EJ; Lee, KK; Cheung, JTM. Shoe collar height effect on athletic performance, ankle joint kinematics and kinetics during unanticipated maximum-effort side-cutting performance. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1738-1749. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1011206
Middleton, KJ; Alderson, JA; Elliott, BC; Mills, PM. The influence of elbow joint kinematics on wrist speed in cricket fast bowling. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1622-1631. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1003586
Hopper, LS; Alderson, JA; Elliott, BC; Ackland, TR. Dance floor force reduction influences ankle loads in dancers during drop landings. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015;18:480-485. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.07.001
Balsalobre-Fernandez, C; Glaister, M; Lockey, RA. The validity and reliability of an iphone app for measuring vertical jump performance. Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1574-1579. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.996184
Schaffert, N; Mattes, K. Authors' response to the letter to the editor: "effects of acoustic feedback training in elite-standard para-rowing" by schaffert and mattes (2015). Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1632-1636. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1001425
Hill, H. Letter to the editor concerning the article "effects of acoustic feedback training in elite-standard para-rowing" by schaffert and mattes (2015). Journal Of Sports Sciences 2015;33:1637-1638. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2014.1002103
Reneker, JC; Moughiman, MC; Cook, CE. The diagnostic utility of clinical tests for differentiating between cervicogenic and other causes of dizziness after a sports-related concussion: an international delphi study. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015;18:366-372. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.05.002
Louw, Q; Gillion, N; van Niekerk, SM; Morris, L; Baumeister, J. The effect of vision on knee biomechanics during functional activities - a systematic review. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015;18:469-474. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.06.009
Schmitt, LC; Paterno, MV; Ford, KR; Myer, GD; Hewett, TE. Strength asymmetry and landing mechanics at return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2015;47:1426-1434. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000560
*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Takigami, J; Hashimoto, Y; Yamasaki, S; Terai, S; Nakamura, H. Direct bone-to-bone integration between recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2-injected tendon graft and tunnel wall in an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction model. International Orthopaedics 2015;39:1441-1447. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00264-015-2774-y
Turki, S; Marzougui, S; Ben Abdessalem, S. Impact of polyurethane yarns on the mechanical properties of braided artificial ligaments. Journal Of The Textile Institute 2015;106:912-918. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2014.952964
Takayama, K; Kawakami, Y; Mifune, Y; Matsumoto, T; Tang, Y; Cummins, JH; Greco, N; Kuroda, R; Kurosaka, M; Wang, B; Fu, FH; Huard, J. The effect of blocking angiogenesis on anterior cruciate ligament healing following stem cell transplantation. Biomaterials 2015;60:9-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2015.03.036
Karabagli, G; Duzgun, O; Karabagli, M; Haktanir, D; Gurel, A; Yetmez, M. Comparison of the effects of phonophoresis and ultrasound therapy on recovery of experimental tenorrhaphy in rabbits. Ankara Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi 2015;62:205-210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1501/Vetfak_0000002681
*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Bhatnagar, D; Bherwani, AK; Simon, M; Rafailovich, MH. Biomineralization on enzymatically cross-linked gelatin hydrogels in the absence of dexamethasone. Journal Of Materials Chemistry B 2015;3:5210-5219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c5tb00482a
O'Sullivan, NA; Kobayashi, S; Ranka, MP; Zaleski, KL; Yaremchuk, MJ; Bonassar, LJ; Randolph, MA. Adhesion and integration of tissue engineered cartilage to porous polyethylene for composite ear reconstruction. Journal Of Biomedical Materials Research Part B-Applied Biomaterials 2015;103:983-991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33269
Mericli, AF; Das, A; Rodeheaver, P; Rodeheaver, GT; Lin, KY. The impact of deferoxamine on vascularity and soft-tissue biomechanics in a rat tram flap model. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2015;136:49-5053-6949-5055-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000001360
Hunter, JD; Cannon, JA. Biomaterials: so many choices, so little time. what are the differences?. Clinics In Colon And Rectal Surgery 2014;27:134-139. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1394087
*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Darras, K; Andrews, GT; McLaughlin, PD; Khorrami-Arani, N; Roston, A; Forster, BB; Louis, L. Pearls for interpreting computed tomography of the cervical spine in trauma. Radiologic Clinics Of North America 2015;53:657-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2015.02.015
Sarai, T; Tokumoto, A. Dynamic finite element analysis of impulsive stress waves propagating from the greater trochanter of the femur by a sideways fall. Acta Medica Okayama 2015;69:165-171.
Greeley, CS. Abusive head trauma: a review of the evidence base. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2015;204:967-973. http://dx.doi.org/10.2214/AJR.14.14191
*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Thomas, HJ; Miguel-Pacheco, GG; Bollard, NJ; Archer, SC; Bell, NJ; Mason, C; Maxwell, OJR; Remnant, JG; Sleeman, P; Whay, HR; Huxley, JN. Evaluation of treatments for claw horn lesions in dairy cows in a randomized controlled trial. Journal Of Dairy Science 2015;98:4477-4486. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-8982
Jensen, MB; Herskin, MS; Thomsen, PT; Forkman, B; Houe, H. Preferences of lame cows for type of surface and level of social contact in hospital pens. Journal Of Dairy Science 2015;98:4552-4559. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-9203
Garcia, E; Konig, K; Allesen-Holm, BH; Klaas, IC; Amigo, JM; Bro, R; Enevoldsen, C. Experienced and inexperienced observers achieved relatively high within-observer agreement on video mobility scoring of dairy cows. Journal Of Dairy Science 2015;98:4560-4571. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-9266
*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR*
Pekel, G; Yagci, R; Acer, S; Ongun, GT; Cetin, EN; Simavli, H. Comparison of corneal layers and anterior sclera in emmetropic and myopic eyes. Cornea 2015;34:786-790. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0000000000000422
Viswanathan, D; Kumar, NL; Males, JJ; Graham, SL. Relationship of structural characteristics to biomechanical profile in normal, keratoconic, and crosslinked eyes. Cornea 2015;34:791-796. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0000000000000434
Cortes, LP; Burd, HJ; Montenegro, GA; D'Antin, JC; Mikielewicz, M; Barraquer, RI; Michael, R. Experimental protocols for ex vivo lens stretching tests to investigate the biomechanics of the human accommodation apparatus. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2015;56:2926-2932. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.14-15744
Denion, E; Hitier, M; Guyader, V; Dugue, AE; Mouriaux, F. Unique human orbital morphology compared with that of apes. Scientific Reports 2015;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep11528
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Palsson, TS; Hirata, RP; Graven-Nielsen, T. Experimental pelvic pain impairs the performance during the active straight leg raise test and causes excessive muscle stabilization. Clinical Journal Of Pain 2015;31:642-651. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AJP.0000000000000139
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Sussillo, D; Churchland, MM; Kaufman, MT; Shenoy, KV. A neural network that finds a naturalistic solution for the production of muscle activity. Nature Neuroscience 2015;18:1025-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nn.4042