LITERATURE UPDATE
March 09 - March 15, 2017
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Jeffery W Rankin, PhD
Comparative Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Idaho, USA

Co-Director, Pathokinesiology Lab, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center - Cited by 1,171 - Biomechanics - Musculoskeletal Modeling - Dynamics Simulation - Rehabilitation Engineering


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*BONE*
Singulani, MP; Stringhetta-Garcia, CT; Santos, LF; Morais, SRL; Louzada, MJQ; Oliveira, SHP; Neto, AHC; Dornelles, RCM. Effects of strength training on osteogenic differentiation and bone strength in aging female wistar rats. Scientific Reports 2017;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep42878

Kepley, AL; Nishiyama, KK; Zhou, B; Wang, J; Zhang, C; McMahon, DJ; Foley, KF; Walker, MD; Guo, XE; Shane, E; Nickolas, TL. Differences in bone quality and strength between asian and caucasian young men. Osteoporosis International 2017;28:549-558. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-016-3762-9

Ireland, A; Capozza, RF; Cointry, GR; Nocciolino, L; Ferretti, JL; Rittweger, J. Meagre effects of disuse on the human fibula are not explained by bone size or geometry. Osteoporosis International 2017;28:633-641. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-016-3779-0

Nakamura-Takahashi, A; Miyake, K; Watanabe, A; Hirai, Y; Iijima, O; Miyake, N; Adachi, K; Nitahara-Kasahara, Y; Kinoshita, H; Noguchi, T; Abe, S; Narisawa, S; Millan, JL; Shimada, T; Okada, T. Treatment of hypophosphatasia by muscle-directed expression of bone-targeted alkaline phosphatase via self-complementary aav8 vector. Molecular Therapy-Methods & Clinical Development 2016;3:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/mtm.2015.59

*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Davies, PF; Manduchi, E; Jimenez, JM; Jiang, YZ. Biofluids, cell mechanics and epigenetics: flow-induced epigenetic mechanisms of endothelial gene expression. Journal Of Biomechanics 2017;50:3-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.11.017

Zhang, P; Zhang, L; Slepian, MJ; Deng, YF; Bluestein, D. A multiscale biomechanical model of platelets: correlating with in-vitro results. Journal Of Biomechanics 2017;50:26-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.11.019

Bark, DL; Johnson, B; Garrity, D; Dasi, LP. Valveless pumping mechanics of the embryonic heart during cardiac looping: pressure and flow through micro-piv. Journal Of Biomechanics 2017;50:50-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.11.036

Rotman, OM; Zaretsky, U; Shitzer, A; Einav, S. Pressure drop and arterial compliance - two arterial parameters in one measurement. Journal Of Biomechanics 2017;50:130-137. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.11.026

Li, XJ; Dao, M; Lykotrafitis, G; Karniadakis, GE. Biomechanics and biorheology of red blood cells in sickle cell anemia. Journal Of Biomechanics 2017;50:34-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.11.022

Shang, X; Pati, P; Anea, CB; Fulton, DJR; Rudic, RD. Differential regulation of bmal1, clock, and endothelial signalling in the aortic arch and ligated common carotid artery. Journal Of Vascular Research 2016;53:269-278. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000452410

Piatti, F; Pirola, S; Bissell, M; Nesteruk, I; Sturla, F; Della Corte, A; Redaelli, A; Votta, E. Towards the improved quantification of in vivo abnormal wall shear stresses in bav-affected patients from 4d-flow imaging: benchmarking and application to real data. Journal Of Biomechanics 2017;50:93-101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.11.044

Sturla, F; Vismara, R; Jaworek, M; Votta, E; Romitelli, P; Pappalardo, OA; Lucherini, F; Antona, C; Fiore, GB; Redaelli, A. In vitro and in silico approaches to quantify the effects of the mitraclip (r) system on mitral valve function. Journal Of Biomechanics 2017;50:83-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2016.11.013

Ponalagusamy, R. A biomechanical approach to study the effect of body acceleration and slip velocity through stenotic artery (vol 261, pg 148, 2015). Applied Mathematics And Computation 2017;301:115-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2016.12.029

Tehrani, P; Shojaei, S. Rbc deformation analyzing within capillary blood flow using fsi method. Biomedical Research-India 2016;27:1000-1005.

*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Caballero, D; Samitier, J. Topological control of extracellular matrix growth: a native-like model for cell morphodynamics studies. Acs Applied Materials & Interfaces 2017;9:4159-4170. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6b13063

Brun-Usan, M; Marin-Riera, M; Grande, C; Truchado-Garcia, M; Salazar-Ciudad, I. A set of simple cell processes is sufficient to model spiral cleavage. Development 2017;144:54-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dev.140285

Stramer, B; Mayor, R. Mechanisms and in vivo functions of contact inhibition of locomotion. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology 2017;18:43-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrm.2016.118

Vijayraghavan, DS; Shawky, JH; Davidson, LA. Biomechanical analysis of cell behaviors during neural plate convergent extension.. Molecular Biology Of The Cell 2016;27:.

Michelin, S; Lauga, E. Geometric tuning of self-propulsion for janus catalytic particles. Scientific Reports 2017;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep42264

Bastounis, EE; Theriot, JA. Biomechanical alterations of endothelial cells induced by listeria monocytogenes.. Molecular Biology Of The Cell 2016;27:.

*COMPARATIVE*
Smarr, BL; Grant, AD; Zucker, I; Prendergast, BJ; Kriegsfeld, LJ. Sex differences in variability across timescales in balb/c mice. Biology Of Sex Differences 2017;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13293-016-0125-3

Kumar, KVA; Tuset, VM; Manjebrayakath, H; Sumod, KS; Sudhakar, M; Otero-Ferrer, JL; Lombarte, A. Functional approach reveals low niche overlap among common deep-sea fishes from the south-eastern arabian sea. Deep-Sea Research Part I-Oceanographic Research Papers 2017;119:16-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2016.11.011

*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Schliebe, LRSO; Braga, SSL; Pereira, RAD; Bicalho, AA; Verissimo, C; Novais, VR; Versluis, A; Soares, CJ. The new generation of conventional and bulk-fill composites do not reduce the shrinkage stress in endodontically-treated molars. American Journal Of Dentistry 2016;29:333-338.

Kizilova, N; Geramy, A; Romashov, Y. Biomechanical analysis of asymmetric mesio-distal molar positions loaded by a symmetric cervical headgear. Acta Of Bioengineering And Biomechanics 2016;18:97-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/ABB-00469-2015-03

*ERGONOMICS*
Lin, CJ; Cheng, CF. Lifting speed preferences and their effects on the maximal lifting capacity. Industrial Health 2017;55:27-34.

*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Bhullar, BAS; Hanson, M; Fabbri, M; Pritchard, A; Bever, GS; Hoffman, E. How to make a bird skull: major transitions in the evolution of the avian cranium, paedomorphosis, and the beak as a surrogate hand. Integrative And Comparative Biology 2016;56:389-403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icb/icw069

Lin, JW; Chen, YR; Wang, YH; Hung, KC; Lin, SM. Tail regeneration after autotomy revives survival: a case from a long-term monitored lizard population under avian predation. Proceedings Of The Royal Society B-Biological Sciences 2017;284:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2016.2538

Munoz, MM; Anderson, PSL; Patek, SN. Mechanical sensitivity and the dynamics of evolutionary rate shifts in biomechanical systems. Proceedings Of The Royal Society B-Biological Sciences 2017;284:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2016.2325

Arregoitia, LDV; Fisher, DO; Schweizer, M. Morphology captures diet and locomotor types in rodents. Royal Society Open Science 2017;4:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.160957

*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Wunsch, T; Kroll, J; Stoggl, T; Schwameder, H. Effects of a structured midsole on spatio-temporal variables and running economy in overground running. European Journal Of Sport Science 2017;17:303-309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2016.1253776

Claghorn, GC; Thompson, Z; Wi, K; Van, L; Garland, T. Caffeine stimulates voluntary wheel running in mice without increasing aerobic capacity. Physiology & Behavior 2017;170:133-140. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2016.12.031

Farina, KA; Wright, AA; Ford, KR; Wirfel, LA; Smoliga, JM. Physiological and biomechanical responses to running on lower body positive pressure treadmills in healthy populations. Sports Medicine 2017;47:261-275. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0581-2

van Soest, AJK; Kistemaker, DA; Bobbert, MF; Lemaire, KK. The theory on 'gravity-driven horizontal locomotion' is flawed; a commentary on 'gravity-driven horizontal locomotion: theory and experiment' by kanstad & kononoff (2015). Proceedings Of The Royal Society A-Mathematical Physical And Engineering Sciences 2017;473:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2016.0683

Rabago, CA; Wilken, JM. The prevalence of gait deviations in individuals with transtibial amputation. Military Medicine 2016;181:30-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.7205/MILMED-D-15-00505

Young, VKH; Vest, KG; Rivera, ARV; Espinoza, NR; Blob, RW. One foot out the door: limb function during swimming in terrestrial versus aquatic turtles. Biology Letters 2017;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2016.0732

Zhang, R; Wang, HT; Zeng, GY; Li, JQ. Finite element modeling and analysis in locomotion system of ostrich (struthio camelus) foot. Biomedical Research-India 2016;27:1416-1422.

*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Gutowski, CJ; Darvish, K; Ilyas, AM; Jones, CM. Interosseous ligament and transverse forearm stability: a biomechanical cadaver study. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2017;42:87-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.11.013

Karbach, LE; Elfar, J. Elbow instability: anatomy, biomechanics, diagnostic maneuvers, and testing. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2017;42:118-126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.11.025

Tajika, T; Yamamoto, A; Oya, N; Okura, C; Shinagawa, S; Kitagawa, T; Kobayashi, H; Iizuka, H; Takagishi, K. Association between dysfunction of upper extremity and locomotive syndrome in general population. Journal Of Orthopaedic Science 2017;22:144-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jos.2016.11.004

Kwak, SH; Lee, KH; Kang, SB; Lee, HJ; Baek, GH. Radiological characteristics of kienbock's disease in the korean population. Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery 2017;25:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2309499016684436

*METHODS*
Zdunek, A; Rachowicz, W. A 3-field formulation for strongly transversely isotropic compressible finite hyperelasticity. Computer Methods In Applied Mechanics And Engineering 2017;315:478-500. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2016.10.032

Babahosseini, H; Strobl, JS; Agah, M. Microfluidic iterative mechanical characteristics (imech) analyzer for single-cell metastatic identification. Analytical Methods 2017;9:847-855. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ay03342c

Schroer, AK; Shotwell, MS; Sidorov, VY; Wikswo, JP; Merryman, WD. I-wire heart-on-a-chip ii: biomechanical analysis of contractile, three-dimensional cardiomyocyte tissue constructs. Acta Biomaterialia 2017;48:79-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2016.11.010

*MODELING*
Kijak, E; Margielewicz, J; Lietz-Kijak, D; Wilemska-Kucharzewska, K; Kucharzewski, M; Sliwinski, Z. Model identification of stomatognathic muscle system activity during mastication. Experimental And Therapeutic Medicine 2017;13:135-145. http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/etm.2016.3921

*MUSCLE*
Shih, YH; Dvornikov, AV; Zhu, P; Ma, X; Kim, M; Ding, YH; Xu, XL. Exon- and contraction-dependent functions of titin in sarcomere assembly. Development 2016;143:4713-4722. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dev.139246

Xu, ZC; Zhang, Q; Li, H. Engineering of the human vessel wall with hair follicle stem cells in vitro. Molecular Medicine Reports 2017;15:417-422. http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2016.6013

*NEURAL*
Mazzone, GL; Veeraraghavan, P; Gonzalez-Inchauspe, C; Nistri, A; Uchitel, OD. Asic channel inhibition enhances excitotoxic neuronal death in an in vitro model of spinal cord injury. Neuroscience 2017;343:398-410. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2016.12.008

Mawase, F; Bar-Haim, S; Shmuelof, L. Formation of long-term locomotor memories is associated with functional connectivity changes in the cerebellar-thalamic-cortical network. Journal Of Neuroscience 2017;37:349-361. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2733-16.2017

Killeen, T; Easthope, CS; Filli, L; Lorincz, L; Schrafl-Altermatt, M; Brugger, P; Linnebank, M; Curt, A; Zorner, B; Bolliger, M. Increasing cognitive load attenuates right arm swing in healthy human walking. Royal Society Open Science 2017;4:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.160993

Streijger, F; Lee, JHT; Manouchehri, N; Okon, EB; Tigchelaar, S; Anderson, LM; Dekaban, GA; Rudko, DA; Menon, RS; Iaci, JF; Button, DC; Vecchione, AM; Konovalov, A; Sarmiere, PD; Ung, C; Caggiano, AO; Kwon, BK. The evaluation of magnesium chloride within a polyethylene glycol formulation in a porcine model of acute spinal cord injury. Journal Of Neurotrauma 2016;33:2202-2216. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2016.4439

Shah, PK; Gerasimenko, Y. Multi-site spinal stimulation strategies to enhance locomotion after paralysis. Neural Regeneration Research 2016;11:1926-1927. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1673-5374.197131

Wang, X; Shi, SH; Yao, HJ; Jing, QK; Mo, YP; Lv, W; Song, LY; Yuan, XC; Li, ZG; Qin, LN. Electroacupuncture at dazhui (gv14) and mingmen (gv4) protects against spinal cord injury: the role of the wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. Neural Regeneration Research 2016;11:2004-2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1673-5374.197145

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Zang, QJ; Liu, YM; Wang, DF; Li, HP; Yang, PL; Wang, D; He, XJ. An experimental biomechanical study on artificial atlantoodontoid joint replacement in dogs. Clinical Spine Surgery 2017;30:69-4969-54.

Gordon, M; Peppelman, WC; Beutler, W; O'Halloran, D; Chinthakunta, SR; Bucklen, B. An in vitro evaluation of fracture reduction achieved by inflatable bone tamps under simulated physiological load. Clinical Spine Surgery 2017;30:69-5149-6951-55.

Majid, K; Moldavsky, M; Khalil, S; Gudipally, M. An in vitro biomechanical study evaluating cervical extension plates for stabilizing degenerated adjacent levels. Clinical Spine Surgery 2017;30:69-5252-6952-56.

Pandey, V; Cps, S; Acharya, K; Rao, SK. Arthroscopic suture pull-out fixation of displaced tibial spine avulsion fracture. Journal Of Knee Surgery 2017;30:28-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1579682

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Nagamoto, H; Yamamoto, N; Sano, H; Itoi, E. A biomechanical study on suture anchor insertion angle: which is better, 90 degrees or 45 degrees?. Journal Of Orthopaedic Science 2017;22:56-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jos.2016.08.010

Salduz, A; Dikici, F; Kilicoglu, OI; Balci, HI; Akgul, T; Kurkcu, M; Kurtoglu, C; Tozun, R. Effects of nsaids and hydroxyapatite coating on osseointegration: biomechanical and histological study on rabbits. Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery 2017;25:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2309499016684410

Yoo, JH; Kim, SW; Kwak, YH; Kim, HK; Hwang, JH; Kim, JU; Hong, SI. Low energy fractures: what is the difference? specific features and clinical outcomes by minimally invasive locking plates. Biomedical Research-India 2017;28:484-488.

Morrison, RS; Dickman, E; Hwang, U; Akhtar, S; Ferguson, T; Huang, J; Jeng, CL; Nelson, BP; Rosenblatt, MA; Silverstein, JH; Strayer, RJ; Torrillo, TM; Todd, KH. Regional nerve blocks improve pain and functional outcomes in hip fracture: a randomized controlled trial. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2016;64:2433-2439. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgs.14386

*POSTURE/BALANCE*
Fronczek-Wojciechowska, M; Padula, G; Kowalska, J; Galli, M; Livatino, S; Kopacz, K. Static balance and dynamic balance related to rotational movement in ballet dance students. International Journal Of Performance Analysis In Sport 2016;16:801-816.

Frelih, NG; Podlesek, A; Babic, J; Gersak, G. Evaluation of psychological effects on human postural stability. Measurement 2017;98:186-191. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2016.11.039

Karczewska, M; Madej, A; Sadowska, A; Mastalerz, A; Urbanik, C. Comparison of ground reaction forces during the basic step on the core board platform at various levels of stability. Acta Of Bioengineering And Biomechanics 2016;18:63-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/ABB-00458-2015-03

*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Prochor, P; Piszczatowski, S; Sajewicz, E. Biomechanical evaluation of a novel limb prosthesis osseointegrated fixation system designed to combine the advantages of interference-fit and threaded solutions. Acta Of Bioengineering And Biomechanics 2016;18:21-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/ABB-00642-2016-02

Major, MJ; Twiste, M; Kenney, LPJ; Howard, D. The effects of prosthetic ankle stiffness on stability of gait in people with transtibial amputation. Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2016;53:839-852. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2015.08.0148

*ROBOTICS*
Cao, YT; Liu, YL; Chen, YL; Zhu, LL; Yan, Y; Chen, X. A novel slithering locomotion mechanism for a snake-like soft robot. Journal Of The Mechanics And Physics Of Solids 2017;99:304-320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2016.11.019

Kim, H; Lee, J. Design, swimming motion planning and implementation of a legged underwater robot (caleb10: d.beebot) by biomimetic approach. Ocean Engineering 2017;130:310-327. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.11.006

Scaradozzi, D; Palmieri, G; Costa, D; Pinelli, A. Bcf swimming locomotion for autonomous underwater robots: a review and a novel solution to improve control and efficiency. Ocean Engineering 2017;130:437-453. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.11.055

*REHABILITATION*
Townshend, AD; Smith, MMF; Creaby, MW. The energetic cost of gait retraining: a pilot study of the acute effect. Physical Therapy In Sport 2017;23:113-117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.08.010

Shuai, L; Yu, GH; Feng, Z; Wang, WS; Sun, WM; Zhou, L; Yan, Y. Application of a paraplegic gait orthosis in thoracolumbar spinal cord injury. Neural Regeneration Research 2016;11:1997-2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1673-5374.197144

Huang, HH; Chen, CL. The use of modified ride-on cars to maximize mobility and improve socialization-a group design. Research In Developmental Disabilities 2017;61:172-180. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2017.01.002

Frost, DM; Beach, TAC; Campbell, TL; Callaghan, JP; McGill, SM. Can the functional movement screen (tm) be used to capture changes in spine and knee motion control following 12 weeks of training?. Physical Therapy In Sport 2017;23:50-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.003

Dao, TT; Tannous, H; Pouletaut, P; Gamet, D; Istrate, D; Tho, MCHB. Interactive and connected rehabilitation systems for e-health. Irbm 2016;37:289-296. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.irbm.2016.02.003

Saito, T; Watanabe, H; Kikkawa, I; Takeshita, K. Evaluation of the association between locomotive syndrome and depressive states: a cross-sectional study. Nagoya Journal Of Medical Science 2017;79:43-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.18999/nagjms.79.1.43

Runkel, B; Von Mackensen, S; Hilberg, T. Rct - subjective physical performance and quality of life after a 6-month programmed sports therapy (pst) in patients with haemophilia. Haemophilia 2017;23:144-151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hae.13079

*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Edwards, S; Brooke, HC; Cook, JL. Distinct cut task strategy in australian football players with a history of groin pain. Physical Therapy In Sport 2017;23:58-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.07.005

Sinclair, JK; Vincent, H; Richards, JD. Effects of prophylactic knee bracing on knee joint kinetics and kinematics during netball specific movements. Physical Therapy In Sport 2017;23:93-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.08.005

Jarvis, DN; Kulig, K. Lower extremity biomechanical demands during saut de chat leaps. Medical Problems Of Performing Artists 2016;31:211-217. http://dx.doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2016.4039

McCrary, JM; Halaki, M; Ackermann, BJ. Effects of physical symptoms on muscle activity levels in skilled violinists. Medical Problems Of Performing Artists 2016;31:125-131. http://dx.doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2016.3024

Heidari, J; Hasenbring, M; Kleinert, J; Kellmann, M. Stress-related psychological factors for back pain among athletes: important topic with scarce evidence. European Journal Of Sport Science 2017;17:351-359. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2016.1252429

Hebert-Losier, K; Zinner, C; Platt, S; Stoggl, T; Holmberg, HC. Factors that influence the performance of elite sprint cross-country skiers. Sports Medicine 2017;47:319-342. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0573-2

*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Voss, A; Beitzel, K; Alaee, F; Dukas, A; Herbst, E; Obopilwe, E; Apostolakos, J; DiVenere, J; Singh, H; Cote, MP; Mazzocca, AD. A biomechanical analysis of different clavicular tunnel diameters in anatomic acromioclavicular ligament reconstruction. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2016;32:1551-1557. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2016.01.050

*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Kern, MD; Qi, Y; Long, R; Rentschler, ME. Characterizing adhesion between a micropatterned surface and a soft synthetic tissue. Langmuir 2017;33:854-864. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b03643

Budday, S; Sommer, G; Birkl, C; Langkammer, C; Haybaeck, J; Kohnert, J; Bauer, M; Paulsen, F; Steinmann, P; Kuhl, E; Holzapfel, GA. Mechanical characterization of human brain tissue. Acta Biomaterialia 2017;48:319-340. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2016.10.036

Levy, A; Gefen, A. Computer modeling studies to assess whether a prophylactic dressing reduces the risk for deep tissue injury in the heels of supine patients with diabetes. Ostomy Wound Management 2016;62:42-52.

*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Joszko, K; Wolanski, W; Burkacki, M; Suchon, S; Zielonka, K; Muszynski, A; Gzik, M. Biomechanical analysis of injuries of rally driver with head supporting device. Acta Of Bioengineering And Biomechanics 2016;18:159-169. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/ABB-00633-2016-03

Omerovic, S; Tomasch, E; Gutsche, AJ; Prebil, I. Comparative study of potential whiplash injuries for different occupant seated positions during rear end accidents. Acta Of Bioengineering And Biomechanics 2016;18:145-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.5277/ABB-00563-2016-03

MacManus, DB; Pierrat, B; Murphy, JG; Gilchrist, MD. A viscoelastic analysis of the p56 mouse brain under large-deformation dynamic indentation. Acta Biomaterialia 2017;48:309-318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2016.10.029

Yang, B; Xiao, F; Yuan, YK; Mei, YC; Shi, Z; Gu, TT; Cao, LB. Analysis of the biomechanical response of pedestrian traumatic brain injury (tbi) under the facial impact. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology 2016;119:35-35.

*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Endo, H; Tsunekawa, N; Kudo, K; Hayashi, Y; Ikeya, K; Son, NT; Akishinonomiya, F. Musculoskeletal system of huge tarsometatarsal region in the dong tao fowls from north vietnam. Journal Of Poultry Science 2017;54:58-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.2141/jpsa.0160074

Zhang, RX; Xing, L; Bao, J; Sun, HQ; Bi, YJ; Liu, H; Li, JH. Selenium supplementation can protect from enhanced risk of keel bone damage in laying hens exposed to cadmium. Rsc Advances 2017;7:7170-7178. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ra26614b

Jabbar, KA; Hansen, MF; Smith, ML; Smith, LN. Early and non-intrusive lameness detection in dairy cows using 3-dimensional video. Biosystems Engineering 2017;153:63-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2016.09.017

Mendes, AS; Paixao, SJ; Sikorski, RR; Bonamigo, DV; Morello, MG; Ponzoni, RAR. Photogrammetry: a non-invasive and objective method for detecting locomotion problems in broiler chickens. Brazilian Journal Of Poultry Science 2016;18:573-579. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2015-0079

Hourston, JE; Ignatz, M; Reith, M; Leubner-Metzger, G; Steinbrecher, T. Biomechanical properties of wheat grains: the implications on milling. Journal Of The Royal Society Interface 2017;14:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2016.0828

Martin, P; Cheze, L; Pourcelot, P; Desquilbet, L; Duray, L; Chateau, H. Effects of large saddle panels on the biomechanics of the equine back during rising trot: preliminary results. Journal Of Equine Veterinary Science 2017;48:15-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2016.08.006

Regatieri, IC; Pereira, GL; Neto, ART; Ferraz, GC; Curi, RA; Queiroz-Neto, A. Polymorphisms in mct1, cd147, pdk4, and dmrt3 genes in arabian and quarter horses. Journal Of Equine Veterinary Science 2017;48:161-165. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2016.06.077

*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR*
Meda, R; Wang, QQ; Paoloni, D; Harasymowycz, P; Brunette, I. The impact of chronic use of prostaglandin analogues on the biomechanical properties of the cornea in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2017;101:120-125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-308432

Augustyniak, A; Rotsztejn, H. Intense pulsed light (ipl) treatment for the skin in the eye area - clinical and cutometric analysis. Journal Of Cosmetic And Laser Therapy 2017;19:18-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2016.1247963

Chang, MY; Shin, A; Park, J; Nagiel, A; Lalane, RA; Schwartz, SD; Demer, JL. Deformation of optic nerve head and peripapillary tissues by horizontal duction. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2017;174:85-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2016.10.001

*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Kijima, A; Shima, H; Okumura, M; Yamamoto, Y; Richardson, MJ. Effects of agent-environment symmetry on the coordination dynamics of triadic jumping. Frontiers In Psychology 2017;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00003

Fyall, G. Biomechanics, the health and physical education curriculum and confucius? considerations for teaching, learning and assessment. Curriculum Matters 2016;12:82-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.18296/cm.0015

*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Yoshimura, N; Muraki, S; Nakamura, K; Tanaka, S. Epidemiology of the locomotive syndrome: the research on osteoarthritis/osteoporosis against disability study 2005-2015. Modern Rheumatology 2017;27:1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14397595.2016.1226471