LITERATURE UPDATE
February 22 - February 28, 2018
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*
Sarah A Roelker, PhD
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, USA
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*BONE*
Marghoub, A; Libby, J; Babbs, C; Pauws, E; Fagan, MJ; Moazen, M. Predicting calvarial growth in normal and craniosynostotic mice using a computational approach. Journal Of Anatomy 2018;232:440-448. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12764
Prodinger, PM; Foehr, P; Burklein, D; Bissinger, O; Pilge, H; Kreutzer, K; von Eisenhart-Rothe, R; Tischer, T. Whole bone testing in small animals: systematic characterization of the mechanical properties of different rodent bones available for rat fracture models. European Journal Of Medical Research 2018;23:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40001-018-0307-z
Wang, CC; Abu-Amer, Y; O'Keefe, RJ; Shen, J. Loss of dnmt3b in chondrocytes leads to delayed endochondral ossification and fracture repair. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2018;33:283-297. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.3305
Chen, Y; Hu, YZ; Yu, YE; Zhang, XJ; Watts, T; Zhou, B; Wang, J; Wang, T; Zhao, WW; Chiu, KY; Leung, FKL; Cao, X; Macaulay, W; Nishiyama, KK; Shane, E; Lu, WW; Guo, XE. Subchondral trabecular rod loss and plate thickening in the development of osteoarthritis. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2018;33:316-327. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.3313
Loundagin, LL; Schmidt, TA; Edwards, WB. Mechanical fatigue of bovine cortical bone using ground reaction force waveforms in running. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038288
*BOTANY*
Al-Zube, L; Sun, WH; Robertson, D; Cook, D. The elastic modulus for maize stems. Plant Methods 2018;14:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13007-018-0279-6
*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Nappi, F; Spadaccio, C; Mihos, CG; Fraldi, M. Euler's elastica-based biomechanical assessment for neochordal insertion in the treatment of degenerative mitral valve repair. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2018;155:603-604. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.09.002
Phillips, EH; Chang, MS; Gorman, S; Qureshi, HJ; Ejendal, KFK; Kinzer-Ursem, TL; Blaize, AN; Goergen, CJ. Angiotensin ii infusion does not cause abdominal aortic aneurysms in apolipoprotein e-deficient rats. Journal Of Vascular Research 2018;55:1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000484086
Palmer, OR; Chiu, CB; Cao, A; Scheven, UM; Diaz, JA; Greve, JM. In vivo characterization of the murine venous system before and during dobutamine stimulation: implications for preclinical models of venous disease. Annals Of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger 2017;214:43-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2017.08.004
Tong, JH; Yang, F; Li, X; Xu, X; Wang, GX. Mechanical characterization and material modeling of diabetic aortas in a rabbit model. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2018;46:429-442. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1955-9
Hetthessy, JR; Tokes, AM; Keresz, S; Balla, P; Dornyei, G; Monos, E; Nadasy, GL. High pressure-low flow remodeling of the rat saphenous vein wall. Phlebology 2018;33:128-137. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0268355516688984
Lavon, K; Halevi, R; Marom, G; Ben Zekry, S; Hamdan, A; Schafers, HJ; Raanani, E; Haj-Ali, R. Fluid-structure interaction models of bicuspid aortic valves: the effects of nonfused cusp angles. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038329
Espinosa, MG; Staiculescu, MC; Kim, J; Marin, E; Wagenseil, JE. Elastic fibers and large artery mechanics in animal models of development and disease. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038704
Gooch, KJ; Firstenberg, MS; Shrefler, BS; Scandling, BW. Biomechanics and mechanobiology of saphenous vein grafts. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038705
Humphrey, JD. Journal of biomechanical engineering: legacy paper 2017. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:.
*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Sanyour, H; Childs, J; Meininger, GA; Hong, ZK. Spontaneous oscillation in cell adhesion and stiffness measured using atomic force microscopy. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-21253-9
Skoog, SA; Kumar, G; Narayan, RJ; Goering, PL. Biological responses to immobilized microscale and nanoscale surface topographies. Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2018;182:33-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pharmthera.2017.07.009
Dorfman, KD. The statistical segment length of dna: opportunities for biomechanical modeling in polymer physics and next-generation genomics. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4037790
Schrenk, S; Cenzi, C; Bertalot, T; Conconi, MT; Di Liddo, R. Structural and functional failure of fibrillin-1 in human diseases. International Journal Of Molecular Medicine 2018;41:1213-1223. http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2017.3343
Srivastava, T; Dai, HY; Heruth, DP; Alon, US; Garola, RE; Zhou, JP; Duncan, RS; El-Meanawy, A; McCarthy, ET; Sharma, R; Johnson, ML; Savin, VJ; Sharma, M. Mechanotransduction signaling in podocytes from fluid flow shear stress. American Journal Of Physiology-Renal Physiology 2018;314:70-5050-7051-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajprenal.00325.2017
*COMPARATIVE*
Best, C; Vijayan, MM. Cortisol elevation post-hatch affects behavioural performance in zebrafish larvae. General And Comparative Endocrinology 2018;257:220-226. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ygcen.2017.07.009
Impieri, D; Gamberini, M; Passarelli, L; Rosa, MGP; Galletti, C. Thalamo-cortical projections to the macaque superior parietal lobule areas pec and pe. Journal Of Comparative Neurology 2018;526:1041-1056. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cne.24389
Vrazo, MB; Ciurca, SJ. New trace fossil evidence for eurypterid swimming behaviour. Palaeontology 2018;61:235-252. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/pala.12336
Dakin, R; Segre, PS; Straw, AD; Altshuler, DL. Morphology, muscle capacity, skill, and maneuvering ability in hummingbirds. Science 2018;359:653-657. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.aao7104
Lio, G; Agnolin, FL; Martinelli, AG; Ezcurra, MD; Novas, FE. New specimen of the enigmatic, late cretaceous crocodyliform neuquensuchus universitas sheds light on the anatomy of the species. Cretaceous Research 2018;83:62-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cretres.2017.09.014
Zhang, R; Han, DL; Luo, G; Ling, L; Li, GY; Ji, QL; Li, JQ. Macroscopic and microscopic analyses in flexor tendons of the tarsometatarso-phalangeal joint of ostrich (struthio camelus) foot with energy storage and shock absorption. Journal Of Morphology 2018;279:302-311. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20772
Scaglione, MC; Cerutti, RD; Arfuso, F; Piccione, G. Light and dark rations and the photic entrainment of circadian locomotor activity patterns in the south american silver catfish (rhamdia quelen, quoy & gaimard, 1824). Biological Rhythm Research 2018;49:129-140. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09291016.2017.1336881
*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Ahn, JC; Lee, JH; Yoon, JH; Lee, JY; Kim, JH. Interdisciplinary treatment of a patient with multiple missing teeth and periodontitis. American Journal Of Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics 2018;153:278-289. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.10.043
de Almeida, MR; Marcal, ASB; Fernandes, TMF; Vasconcelos, JB; de Almeida, RR; Nanda, R. A comparative study of the effect of the intrusion arch and straight wire mechanics on incisor root resorption: a randomized, controlled trial. Angle Orthodontist 2018;88:20-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.2319/06417-424R
Simione, M; Fregni, F; Green, JR. The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on jaw motor function is task dependent: speech, syllable repetition and chewing. Frontiers In Human Neuroscience 2018;12:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2018.00033
Gibson, CG; Lin, FC; Phillips, C; Edelman, A; Ko, CC. Characterizing constraining forces in the alignment phase of orthodontic treatment. Angle Orthodontist 2018;88:67-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.2319/030117-159.1
Oskui, IZ; Hashemi, A; Jafarzadeh, H; Kato, A. Finite element investigation of human maxillary incisor under traumatic loading: static vs dynamic analysis. Computer Methods And Programs In Biomedicine 2018;155:121-125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2017.12.007
*ERGONOMICS*
Mendes, AAMT; de Freitas, SMSF; Amorin, CF; Cabral, CMN; Padula, RS. Electromyographic activity of the erector spinae: the short-effect of one workday for welders with nonspecific chronic low back pain, an observational study. Journal Of Back And Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2018;31:147-154. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BMR-169733
Branson, BG; Abnos, RM; Simmer-Beck, ML; King, GW; Siddicky, SF. Using motion capture technology to measure the effects of magnification loupes on dental operator posture: a pilot study. Work-A Journal Of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation 2018;59:131-139. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/WOR-172681
*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Lai, PH; Biewener, AA; Pierce, SE. Three-dimensional mobility and muscle attachments in the pectoral limb of the triassic cynodont massetognathus pascuali (romer, 1967). Journal Of Anatomy 2018;232:383-406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12766
Xing, S; Martinon-Torres, M; de Castro, JMB. The fossil teeth of the peking man. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20432-y
Lee, HJ; Lee, YN; Fiorillo, AR; Lu, JC. Lizards ran bipedally 110 million years ago. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20809-z
Jung, H; Baek, M; D'Elia, KP; Boisvert, C; Currie, PD; Tay, BH; Venkatesh, B; Brown, SM; Heguy, A; Schoppik, D; Dasen, JS. The ancient origins of neural substrates for land walking. Cell 2018;172:667-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2018.01.013
*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Santuz, A; Ekizos, A; Eckardt, N; Kibele, A; Arampatzis, A. Challenging human locomotion: stability and modular organisation in unsteady conditions. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-21018-4
Polet, DT; Schroeder, RT; Bertram, JEA. Reducing gravity takes the bounce out of running. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2018;221:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.162024
Nesbitt, R; Bates, NA; Rao, MB; Schaffner, G; Shearn, JT. Effects of population variability on knee loading during simulated human gait. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2018;46:284-297. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1956-8
Shiva, T; Misiaszek, JE. Activation of ankle muscles following rapid displacement of a light touch contact during treadmill walking. Experimental Brain Research 2018;236:563-576. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-017-5151-9
Lee, J; Hong, YNG; Shin, CS. The alteration in the center of pressure and duration ratio of stance sub-phases during upslope walking. International Journal Of Precision Engineering And Manufacturing 2018;19:309-314. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-018-0038-7
Segal, AD; Yeates, KH; Neptune, RR; Klute, GK. Foot and ankle joint biomechanical adaptations to an unpredictable coronally uneven surface. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4037563
Trkov, M; Yi, JG; Liu, T; Li, K. Shoe-floor interactions in human walking with slips: modeling and experiments. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038251
*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Hale, N; Valero, M; Tang, JH; Moser, D; Jiang, LD. A preliminary study on characterisation of finger interface kinetics using a pressure and shear sensor system. Prosthetics And Orthotics International 2018;42:60-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364617728121
*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Hita-Contreras, F; Sanchez-Montesinos, I; Martinez-Amat, A; Cruz-Diaz, D; Barranco, RJ; Roda, O. Development of the human shoulder joint during the embryonic and early fetal stages: anatomical considerations for clinical practice. Journal Of Anatomy 2018;232:422-430. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12753
Klets, O; Mononen, ME; Liukkonen, MK; Nevalainen, MT; Nieminen, MT; Saarakkala, S; Korhonen, RK. Estimation of the effect of body weight on the development of osteoarthritis based on cumulative stresses in cartilage: data from the osteoarthritis initiative. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2018;46:334-344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1974-6
*METHODS*
Zelic, G; Varoqui, D; Kim, J; Davis, C. A flexible and accurate method to estimate the mode and stability of spontaneous coordinated behaviors: the index-of-stability (is) analysis. Behavior Research Methods 2018;50:182-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.3758/s13428-017-0861-2
Zwambag, DP; Beaudette, SM; Gregory, DE; Brown, SHM. Development of a novel technique to record 3d intersegmental angular kinematics during dynamic spine movements. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2018;46:298-309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1970-x
*MODELING*
Erdemir, A; Hunter, PJ; Holzapfel, GA; Loew, LM; Middleton, J; Jacobs, CR; Nithiarasu, P; Lohner, R; Wei, GW; Winkelstein, BA; Barocas, VH; Guilak, F; Ku, JP; Hicks, JL; Delp, SL; Sacks, MS; Weiss, JA; Ateshian, GA; Maas, SA; McCulloch, AD; Peng, GCY. Perspectives on sharing models and related resources in computational biomechanics research. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038768
Guo, SH; Lin, JC; Wohrl, T; Liao, MH. A neuro-musculo-skeletal model for insects with data-driven optimization. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20093-x
Lan, HZ; Updegrove, A; Wilson, NM; Maher, GD; Shadden, SC; Marsden, AL. A re-engineered software interface and workflow for the open-source simvascular cardiovascular modeling package. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038751
Padala, M. Patient-specific computational biomechanical modeling to guide mitral valve repair strategy: practicality and value? reply. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2018;155:606-607. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.09.132
Huang, XK; Zhang, Y; Wang, J. A biomechanical modeling-guided simultaneous motion estimation and image reconstruction technique (smeir-bio) for 4d-cbct reconstruction. Physics In Medicine And Biology 2018;63:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6560/aaa730
Huang, CX; Zhou, YH; Mao, XX; Tong, JH; Zhang, L; Chen, F; Hao, YT. Fusion of optical coherence tomography and angiography for numerical simulation of hemodynamics in bioresorbable stented coronary artery based on patient-specific model. Computer Assisted Surgery 2017;22:127-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24699322.2017.1389390
Liu, XJ; Wu, GH; Xu, CY; He, YN; Shu, LX; Liu, YY; Zhang, N; Lin, CY. Prediction of coronary plaque progression using biomechanical factors and vascular characteristics based on computed tomography angiography. Computer Assisted Surgery 2017;22:286-294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24699322.2017.1389407
Ateshian, GA; Shim, JJ; Maas, SA; Weiss, JA. Finite element framework for computational fluid dynamics in febio. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038716
Sintini, I; Sancisi, N; Parenti-Castelli, V. Comparison between anatomical and approximate surfaces in a 3d kinetostatic model of the knee for the study of the unloaded and loaded joint motion. Meccanica 2018;53:7-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11012-017-0696-z
Fankell, DP; Regueiro, RA; Kramer, EA; Ferguson, VL; Rentschler, ME. A small deformation thermoporomechanics finite element model and its application to arterial tissue fusion. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4037950
*MUSCLE*
Goodall, S; Howatson, G; Thomas, K. Modulation of specific inhibitory networks in fatigued locomotor muscles of healthy males. Experimental Brain Research 2018;236:463-473. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-017-5142-x
Flores, DV; Gomez, CM; Estrada-Castrillon, M; Smitaman, E; Pathria, MN. Mr imaging of muscle trauma: anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, and imaging appearance. Radiographics 2018;38:124-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1148/rg.2018170072
Takahashi, Y; Fujiwara, T; Yamaguchi, T; Matsunaga, H; Kawakami, M; Honaga, K; Mizuno, K; Liu, MG. Voluntary contraction enhances spinal reciprocal inhibition induced by patterned electrical stimulation in patients with stroke. Restorative Neurology And Neuroscience 2018;36:99-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/RNN-170759
Alev, K; Vain, A; Aru, M; Pehme, A; Purge, P; Kaasik, P; Seene, T. Glucocorticoid-induced changes in rat skeletal muscle biomechanical and viscoelastic properties: aspects of aging. Journal Of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics 2018;41:19-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.06.009
Deane, CS; Wilkinson, DJ; Phillips, BE; Smith, K; Etheridge, T; Atherton, PJ. Nutraceuticals in relation to human skeletal muscle and exercise. American Journal Of Physiology-Endocrinology And Metabolism 2017;312:69-5053-5369-5055-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00230.2016
*NEURAL*
Iliadi, KG; Gluscencova, OB; Iliadi, N; Boulianne, GL. Mutations in the &itdrosophila&it homolog of human pla2g6 give rise to age-dependent loss of psychomotor activity and neurodegeneration. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-21343-8
Landrock, KK; Sullivan, P; Martini-Stoica, H; Goldstein, DS; Graham, BH; Yamamoto, S; Bellen, HJ; Gibbs, RA; Chen, R; D'Amelio, M; Stoica, G. Pleiotropic neuropathological and biochemical alterations associated with myo5a mutation in a rat model. Brain Research 2018;1679:155-170. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2017.11.029
Cabirol-Pol, MJ; Khalil, B; Rival, T; Faivre-Sarrailh, C; Besson, MT. Glial lipid droplets and neurodegeneration in a drosophila model of complex i deficiency. Glia 2018;66:874-888. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/glia.23290
Sitoci-Ficici, KH; Matyash, M; Uckermann, O; Galli, R; Leipnitz, E; Later, R; Ikonomidou, C; Gelinsky, M; Schackert, G; Kirsch, M. Non-functionalized soft alginate hydrogel promotes locomotor recovery after spinal cord injury in a rat hemimyelonectomy model. Acta Neurochirurgica 2018;160:449-457. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00701-017-3389-4
Kelm-Nelson, CA; Brauer, AFL; Barth, KJ; Lake, JM; Sinnen, MLK; Stehula, FJ; Muslu, C; Marongiu, R; Kaplitt, MG; Ciucci, MR. Characterization of early-onset motor deficits in the pink1-/- mouse model of parkinson disease. Brain Research 2018;1680:1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2017.12.002
Nukolova, NV; Aleksashkin, AD; Abakumova, TO; Morozova, AY; Gubskiy, IL; Kirzhanova, EA; Abakumov, MA; Chekhonin, VP; Klyachko, NL; Kabanov, AV. Multilayer polyion complex nanoformulations of superoxide dismutase 1 for acute spinal cord injury. Journal Of Controlled Release 2018;270:226-236. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.11.044
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Lim, JW. Age-related stability for artificial disc fixators inserted into a lumbar vertebra: finite element analysis. International Journal Of Precision Engineering And Manufacturing 2018;19:271-280. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-018-0032-0
Lyu, QN; Hu, BW; Zhou, CG; Liu, LM; Song, YM; Yang, X; Wang, L; Wang, L. The efficacy of posterior hemivertebra resection with lumbosacral fixation and fusion in the treatment of congenital scoliosis: a more than 2-year follow-up study. Clinical Neurology And Neurosurgery 2018;164:154-159. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clineuro.2017.12.002
Qu, Y; Zheng, S; Dong, RP; Kang, MY; Zhou, HH; Zhao, DZ; Zhao, JW. Ti-24nb-4zr-8sn alloy pedicle screw improves internal vertebral fixation by reducing stress-shielding effects in a porcine model. Biomed Research International 2018;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8639648
Guo, TW; Wang, L. Biomechanical research towards the impact of badminton players' lumbar spondylolysis on upper spine stability. Acta Medica Mediterranea 2017;33:1325-1328. http://dx.doi.org/10.19193/0393-6384_2017_3s_206
*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Kawakami, J; Yamamoto, N; Nagamoto, H; Itoi, E. Minimum distance of suture anchors used for rotator cuff repair without decreasing the pullout strength: a biomechanical study. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2018;34:377-385. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.07.022
Curtis, AS. Editorial commentary: anchors away! reflections on anchor placement and number in rotator cuff repair. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2018;34:386-388. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.10.032
Ladermann, A; Bohm, E; Tay, E; Scheibel, M. Bone-mediated anteroinferior glenohumeral instability current concepts. Orthopade 2018;47:129-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00132-017-3511-6
Chang, MJ; Bae, TS; Moon, YW; Ahn, JH; Wang, JH. A comparative biomechanical study of femoral cortical suspension devices for soft-tissue anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: adjustable-length loop versus fixed-length loop. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2018;34:566-572. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.08.294
Karaarslan, AA; Acar, N. The effect of different torque wrenches on rotational stiffness in compressive femoral nails: a biomechanical study. European Journal Of Trauma And Emergency Surgery 2018;44:97-103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00068-017-0823-5
Brandao, RA; Weber, JS; Larson, D; Prissel, MA; Bull, PE; Berlet, GC; Hyer, CF. New fixation methods for the treatment of the diabetic foot beaming, external fixation, and beyond. Clinics In Podiatric Medicine And Surgery 2018;35:63-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2017.08.001
Sando, MJ; Grieshober, JA; Kim, H; Dreese, JC; Henn, RF. Evaluation of risk to the suprascapular nerve during arthroscopic slap repair: is a posterior portal safer?. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2018;34:389-395. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.07.037
Chung, KS; Noh, JM; Ha, JK; Ra, HJ; Park, SB; Kim, HK; Kim, JG. Survivorship analysis and clinical outcomes of transtibial pullout repair for medial meniscus posterior root tears: a 5-to 10-year follow-up study. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2018;34:530-535. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.08.266
Bachmaier, S; Smith, PA; Bley, J; Wijdicks, CA. Independent suture tape reinforcement of small and standard diameter grafts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a biomechanical full construct model. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2018;34:490-499. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.10.037
Bedi, A. Editorial commentary: buckle up surgeons: "safety belt" reinforcement of knee anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction grafts. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2018;34:500-501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.12.009
Monaco, E; Bachmaier, S; Fabbri, M; Lanzetti, RM; Wijdicks, CA; Ferretti, A. Intraoperative workflow for all-inside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: an in vitro biomechanical evaluation of preconditioning and knot tying. Arthroscopy-The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2018;34:538-545. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.08.283
*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Thesleff, A; Branemark, R; Hakansson, B; Ortiz-Catalan, M. Biomechanical characterisation of bone-anchored implant systems for amputation limb prostheses: a systematic review. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2018;46:377-391. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1976-4
Salminger, S; Gradischar, A; Skiera, R; Roche, AD; Sturma, A; Hofer, C; Aszmann, OC. Attachment of upper arm prostheses with a subcutaneous osseointegrated implant in transhumeral amputees. Prosthetics And Orthotics International 2018;42:93-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364616665732
*ROBOTICS*
Sun, ZL; Roos, N. Dynamically stable walk control of biped humanoid on uneven and inclined terrain. Neurocomputing 2018;280:111-122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neucom.2017.08.077
Salazar, R; Fuentes, V; Abdelkefi, A. Classification of biological and bioinspired aquatic systems: a review. Ocean Engineering 2018;148:75-114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.11.012
Grazi, L; Crea, S; Parri, A; Lova, RM; Micera, S; Vitiello, N. Gastrocnemius myoelectric control of a robotic hip exoskeleton can reduce the user's lower-limb muscle activities at push off. Frontiers In Neuroscience 2018;12:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2018.00071
Baker, R; Nakamura, N; Chandel, I; Howell, B; Lyalin, D; Panin, VM. Protein o-mannosyltransferases affect sensory axon wiring and dynamic chirality of body posture in the drosophila embryo. Journal Of Neuroscience 2018;38:1850-1865. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0346-17.2017
Zhong, GL; Chen, L; Jiao, ZD; Li, JF; Deng, H. Locomotion control and gait planning of a novel hexapod robot using biomimetic neurons. Ieee Transactions On Control Systems Technology 2018;26:624-636. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCST.2017.2692727
Tang, C; Li, B; Fang, HB; Li, ZQ; Chen, HL. A speedy, amphibian, robotic cube: resonance actuation by a dielectric elastomer. Sensors And Actuators A-Physical 2018;270:1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2017.12.003
Jung, T; Lim, J; Bae, H; Lee, KK; Joe, HM; Oh, JH. Development of the humanoid disaster response platform drc-hubo. Ieee Transactions On Robotics 2018;34:1-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TRO.2017.2776287
Gamus, B; Salem, L; Ben-Haim, E; Gat, AD; Or, Y. Interaction between inertia, viscosity, and elasticity in soft robotic actuator with fluidic network. Ieee Transactions On Robotics 2018;34:81-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TRO.2017.2765679
Zhakypov, Z; Paik, J. Design methodology for constructing multimaterial origami robots and machines. Ieee Transactions On Robotics 2018;34:151-165. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TRO.2017.2775655
Hoell, C; Lowen, H; Menzel, AM. Dynamical density functional theory for circle swimmers. New Journal Of Physics 2017;19:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/aa942e
*WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY*
Willy, RW. Innovations and pitfalls in the use of wearable devices in the prevention and rehabilitation of running related injuries. Physical Therapy In Sport 2018;29:26-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.10.003
Salauddin, M; Cho, H; Park, JY. A hybrid electromagnetic-triboelectric energy harvester using a dual halbach magnet array powered by human-body-induced motion. Advanced Materials Technologies 2018;3:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/admt.201700240
*REACHING/GRASP/UPPER EXTREMITY*
Lei, YM; Wang, JS. The effect of proprioceptive acuity variability on motor adaptation in older adults. Experimental Brain Research 2018;236:599-608. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00221-017-5150-x
*REHABILITATION*
Bissolotti, L; Nicoli, F; Picozzi, M. Domestic use of the exoskeleton for gait training in patients with spinal cord injuries: ethical dilemmas in clinical practice. Frontiers In Neuroscience 2018;12:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2018.00078
Junius, K; Degelaen, M; Lefeber, N; Swinnen, E; Vanderborght, B; Lefeber, D. Bilateral, misalignment-compensating, full-dof hip exoskeleton: design and kinematic validation. Applied Bionics And Biomechanics 2017;NaN:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5813154
Stilwell, P; Hayden, JA; Rosiers, PD; Harman, K; French, SD; Curran, JA; Hefford, W. A qualitative study of doctors of chiropractic in a nova scotian practice-based research network: barriers and facilitators to the screening and management of psychosocial factors for patients with low back pain. Journal Of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics 2018;41:25-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.07.014
Franz, M; Richner, L; Wirz, M; von Reumont, A; Bergner, U; Herzog, T; Popp, W; Bach, K; Weidner, N; Curt, A. Physical therapy is targeted and adjusted over time for the rehabilitation of locomotor function in acute spinal cord injury interventions in physical and sports therapy. Spinal Cord 2018;56:158-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41393-017-0007-5
*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Barton, CJ. Managing risk when treating the injured runner with running retraining, load management and exercise therapy. Physical Therapy In Sport 2018;29:79-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.10.002
Dingenen, B; Staes, FF; Santermans, L; Steurs, L; Eerdekens, M; Geentjens, J; Peers, KHE; Thysen, M; Deschamps, K. Are two-dimensional measured frontal plane angles related to three-dimensional measured kinematic profiles during running?. Physical Therapy In Sport 2018;29:84-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.02.001
Hashish, R; Samarawickrame, SD; Sigward, S; Azen, SP; Salem, GJ. Lower-limb dynamics and clinical outcomes for habitually shod runners who transition to barefoot running. Physical Therapy In Sport 2018;29:93-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.12.003
Lee, SP; Bailey, JP; Smith, JA; Barton, S; Brown, D; Joyce, T. Adaptations of lumbar biomechanics after four weeks of running training with minimalist footwear and technique guidance: implications for running-related lower back pain. Physical Therapy In Sport 2018;29:101-107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.11.004
Wang, JR; Xu, JK; Shull, PB. Vertical jump height estimation algorithm based on takeoff and landing identification via foot-worn inertial sensing. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038740
Wang, H; Ge, ZQ; Wu, JW; Yang, J. Biomechanical analysis of knee joint injuries caused by tornado kick turn 720 degrees to horse step landing. Acta Medica Mediterranea 2017;33:1297-1300. http://dx.doi.org/10.19193/0393-6384_2017_3s_199
*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Treml, BE; McKenzie, RN; Buskohl, P; Wang, D; Kuhn, M; Tan, LS; Vaia, RA. Autonomous motility of polymer films. Advanced Materials 2018;30:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.201705616
Tan, D; Yavarow, P; Erturk, A. Nonlinear elastodynamics of piezoelectric macro-fiber composites with interdigitated electrodes for resonant actuation. Composite Structures 2018;187:137-143. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.12.056
Fovargue, D; Kozerke, S; Sinkus, R; Nordsletten, D. Robust mr elastography stiffness quantification using a localized divergence free finite element reconstruction. Medical Image Analysis 2018;44:126-142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.media.2017.12.005
Hasse, K; O'Connell, D; Min, YG; Neylon, J; Low, DA; Santhanam, A. Estimation and validation of patient-specific high-resolution lung elasticity derived from 4dct. Medical Physics 2018;45:666-677. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mp.12697
Pugliese, R; Fontana, F; Marchini, A; Gelain, F. Branched peptides integrate into self-assembled nanostructures and enhance biomechanics of peptidic hydrogels. Acta Biomaterialia 2018;66:258-271. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2017.11.026
*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Garg, C; Seo, JH; Ramachandran, J; Loh, JM; Calderon, F; Contreras, JE. Trovafloxacin attenuates neuroinflammation and improves outcome after traumatic brain injury in mice. Journal Of Neuroinflammation 2018;15:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12974-018-1069-9
Fievisohn, E; Bailey, Z; Guettler, A; VandeVord, P. Primary blast brain injury mechanisms: current knowledge, limitations, and future directions. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038710
*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Chong, TE; Davies, HMS. Investigating canine elbow joint stabilisation through mechanical constraints of the deep fascia and other soft tissues. Journal Of Anatomy 2018;232:407-421. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12763
Schellhorn, R. Intraspecific variation in the domestic cat bony labyrinth revealed by different measurement techniques. Journal Of Morphology 2018;279:409-417. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmor.20781
Braga, JFV; Leal, CAG; Silva, CC; Fernandes, AA; Martins, NRD; Ecco, R. Genetic diversity and antimicrobial resistance profile of enterococcus faecalis isolated from broilers with vertebral osteomyelitis in southeast brazil. Avian Pathology 2018;47:14-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03079457.2017.1359403
*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR/EYE*
Kling, S; Hammer, A; Netto, EAT; Hafezi, F. Differential gene transcription of extracellular matrix components in response to in vivo corneal crosslinking (cxl) in rabbit corneas. Translational Vision Science & Technology 2017;6:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/tvst.6.6.8
Wang, LK; Tian, L; Huang, YP; Huang, YF; Zheng, YP. Assessment of corneal biomechanical properties with inflation test using optical coherence tomography. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2018;46:247-256. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1973-7
Rushton, SK; Niehorster, DC; Warren, PA; Li, L. The primary role of flow processing in the identification of scene-relative object movement. Journal Of Neuroscience 2018;38:1737-1743. http://dx.doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3530-16.2017
Mulvihill, JJE; Raykin, J; Snider, EJ; Schildmeyer, LA; Zaman, I; Platt, MO; Kelly, DJ; Ethier, CR. Development of a platform for studying 3d astrocyte mechanobiology: compression of astrocytes in collagen gels. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering 2018;46:365-374. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10439-017-1967-5
Aoki, S; Murata, H; Matsuura, M; Fujino, Y; Nakakura, S; Nakao, Y; Kiuchi, Y; Asaoka, R. The effect of air pulse-driven whole eye motion on the association between corneal hysteresis and glaucomatous visual field progression. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-21424-8
Zhao, D; Nguyen, CTO; He, Z; Wong, VHY; van Koeverden, AK; Vingrys, AJ; Bui, BV. Age-related changes in the response of retinal structure, function and blood flow to pressure modification in rats. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-21203-5
Tun, TA; Atalay, E; Baskaran, M; Nongpiur, ME; Htoon, HM; Goh, D; Cheng, CY; Perera, SA; Aung, T; Strouthidis, NG; Girard, MJA. Association of functional loss with the biomechanical response of the optic nerve head to acute transient intraocular pressure elevations. Jama Ophthalmology 2018;136:184-192. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2017.6111
Galletti, C; Fattori, P. The dorsal visual stream revisited: stable circuits or dynamic pathways?. Cortex 2018;98:203-217. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.2017.01.009
*UNIQUE TOPIC*
Dischiavi, SL; Wright, AA; Hegedus, EJ; Bleakley, CM. Biotensegrity and myofascial chains: a global approach to an integrated kinetic chain. Medical Hypotheses 2018;110:90-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2017.11.008
Kelly, DJ; O'Brien, FJ; Prendergast, PJ. A short history of bioengineering research in ireland. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038789
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Winkelstein, B; Barocas, V. Annual special issue "biomechanical engineering: year in review". Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:.