LITERATURE UPDATE
March 01 - March 07, 2018
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Sarah A Roelker, PhD
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, USA

Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst - Cited by 335 - Biomechanics - Neuromuscular Control - Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulations


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*BONE*
Bachagol, D; Joseph, GS; Ellur, G; Patel, K; Aruna, P; Mittal, M; China, SP; Singh, RP; Sharan, K. Stimulation of liver igf-1 expression promotes peak bone mass achievement in growing rats: a study with pomegranate seed oil. Journal Of Nutritional Biochemistry 2018;52:18-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2017.09.023

Ivanova, S; Vasileva, L. Current and emerging strategies in osteoporosis management. Current Pharmaceutical Design 2017;23:6279-6287. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612823666170714122714

Tassani, S; Pani, M; Noailly, J; Ballester, MAG. Trabecular fracture zone might not be the higher strain region of the trabecular framework. Frontiers In Materials 2018;5:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2018.00006

*BOTANY*
Henry, PY. Variability and similarities in the structural properties of two related laminaria kelp species. Estuarine Coastal And Shelf Science 2018;200:395-405. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2017.11.029

*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Gasior, P; Cheng, YP; Estrada, EA; McGregor, J; Ramzipoor, K; Lee, C; Conditt, GB; Rousselle, SD; Granada, JF; Kaluza, GL. Novel ultrahigh molecular weight amorphous plla bioresorbable coronary scaffold upsized up to 0.8 mm beyond nominal diameter: an oct and histopathology study in porcine coronary artery model. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018;91:378-386. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccd.27108

Desai, A; Vafaee, T; Rooney, P; Kearney, JN; Berry, HE; Ingham, E; Fisher, J; Jennings, LM. In vitro biomechanical and hydrodynamic characterisation of decellularised human pulmonary and aortic roots. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:53-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.09.019

Baliarsing, A; Date, S; Ciudad, P. Medial sural artery as a salvage recipient vessel for complex post traumatic microvascular lower limb reconstruction. Microsurgery 2018;38:157-163. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/micr.30158

Wang, L; Tang, DL; Maehara, A; Wu, ZY; Yang, C; Muccigrosso, D; Zheng, J; Bach, R; Billiar, KL; Mintz, GS. Fluid-structure interaction models based on patient-specific ivus at baseline and follow-up for prediction of coronary plaque progression by morphological and biomechanical factors: a preliminary study. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;68:43-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.12.007

*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Sharma, S; LeClaire, M; Gimzewski, JK. Ascent of atomic force microscopy as a nanoanalytical tool for exosomes and other extracellular vesicles. Nanotechnology 2018;29:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/aaab06

Dettman, RW; Simon, HG. Rebooting the collagen gel: artificial hydrogels for the study of epithelial mesenchymal transformation. Developmental Dynamics 2018;247:332-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dvdy.24560

Sancho, A; Vandersmissen, I; Craps, S; Luttun, A; Groll, J. A new strategy to measure intercellular adhesion forces in mature cell-cell contacts. Scientific Reports 2017;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep46152

Puzzi, L; Borin, D; Martinelli, V; Mestroni, L; Kelsell, DP; Sbaizero, O. Cellular biomechanics impairment in keratinocytes is associated with a c-terminal truncated desmoplakin: an atomic force microscopy investigation. Micron 2018;106:27-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micron.2017.12.005

*COMPARATIVE*
da Silva, CS; de Lima, RDG; Elekofehinti, OO; Ogunbolude, Y; Duarte, AE; Rocha, JBT; de Menezes, IRA; Barros, LM; Tsopmo, A; Lukong, KE; Kamdem, JP. Caffeine-supplemented diet modulates oxidative stress markers and improves locomotor behavior in the lobster cockroach nauphoeta cinerea. Chemico-Biological Interactions 2018;282:77-84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbi.2018.01.011

Meyers, JJ; Nishikawa, KC; Herrel, A. The evolution of bite force in horned lizards: the influence of dietary specialization. Journal Of Anatomy 2018;232:214-226. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12746

Miller, TF. A bio-inspired climb and glide energy utilization strategy for undersea vehicle transit. Ocean Engineering 2018;149:78-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.11.048

Potau, JM; Artells, R; Munoz, C; Arias-Martorell, J; Pastor, JF; de Paz, FJ; Barbosa, M; Bello-Hellegouarch, G; Perez-Perez, A. Quantification of myosin heavy chain isoform mrna transcripts in the supraspinatus muscle of vertical clinger primates. Folia Primatologica 2017;88:497-506. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000485246

Boari, S; Amador, A. Neural coding of sound envelope structure in songbirds. Journal Of Comparative Physiology A-Neuroethology Sensory Neural And Behavioral Physiology 2018;204:285-294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-017-1238-9

Vukicevic, TT; Galic, S; Tomic, DH; Kuzir, S. The morphological characteristics of the passive flexor mechanism of birds with different digit layout. Veterinarski Arhiv 2018;88:125-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.24099/vet.arhiv.170511

*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Yoon, HI; Jeon, MJ; Kim, HL; Kim, DG; Han, JS. Spatial variation of bone biomechanical properties around a dental implant using nanoindentation: a case study. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:168-172. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.12.027

Rodrigues, R; Soares, C; Simamoto, PC; Lara, VC; Arana-Chavez, VE; Novais, VR. Influence of radiotherapy on the dentin properties and bond strength. Clinical Oral Investigations 2018;22:875-883. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-017-2165-4

Jacobs, C; Schramm, S; Dirks, I; Walter, C; Pabst, A; Meila, D; Jacobs, C; Wehrbein, H. Mechanical loading increases pro-inflammatory effects of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate in human periodontal fibroblasts. Clinical Oral Investigations 2018;22:901-907. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-017-2168-1

Brunton, PA; Loch, C; Waddell, JN; Bodansky, HJ; Hall, R; Gray, A. Estimation of jaw-opening forces in adults. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research 2018;21:57-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12215

Kim, MJ; Park, JH; Kojima, Y; Tai, K; Chae, JM. A finite element analysis of the optimal bending angles in a running loop for mesial translation of a mandibular molar using indirect skeletal anchorage. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research 2018;21:63-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12216

Cai, J; Palamara, JEA; Burrow, MF. Effects of collagen crosslinkers on dentine: a literature review. Calcified Tissue International 2018;102:265-279. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00223-017-0343-7

*ERGONOMICS*
Moller, SP; Brauer, C; Mikkelsen, S; Alkjaer, T; Koblauch, H; Pedersen, EB; Simonsen, EB; Thygesen, LC. Risk of subacromial shoulder disorder in airport baggage handlers: combining duration and intensity of musculoskeletal shoulder loads. Ergonomics 2018;61:576-587. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2017.1382721

*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Grillner, S. Evolution: vertebrate limb control over 420 million years. Current Biology 2018;28:82-4954-5082-4954-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2017.12.040

*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Aaron, SE; Vanderwerker, CJ; Embry, AE; Newton, JH; Lee, SCK; Gregory, CM. Fes-assisted cycling improves aerobic capacity and locomotor function postcerebrovascular accident. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2018;50:400-406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001457

Fox, A; Ferber, R; Saunders, N; Osis, S; Bonacci, J. Gait kinematics in individuals with acute and chronic patellofemoral pain. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2018;50:502-509. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001465

Akiyama, Y; Toda, H; Ogura, T; Okamoto, S; Yamada, Y. Classification and analysis of the natural corner curving motion of humans based on gait motion. Gait & Posture 2018;60:15-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.10.008

Hansen, EA; Nielsen, AM; Kristensen, LAR; Madeleine, P; Voigt, M. Prediction of walk-to-run transition using stride frequency: a test-retest reliability study. Gait & Posture 2018;60:71-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.11.008

Yentes, JM; Denton, W; McCamley, J; Raffalt, PC; Schmid, KK. Effect of parameter selection on entropy calculation for long walking trials. Gait & Posture 2018;60:128-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.11.023

Kamono, A; Kato, M; Ogihara, N. Accuracy evaluation of a method to partition ground reaction force and center of pressure in cane-assisted gait using an instrumented cane with a triaxial force sensor. Gait & Posture 2018;60:141-147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.11.022

van Andel, S; Cole, MH; Pepping, GJ. Perceptual-motor regulation in locomotor pointing while approaching a curb. Gait & Posture 2018;60:164-170. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.12.006

Mehdizadeh, S. The largest lyapunov exponent of gait in young and elderly individuals: a systematic review. Gait & Posture 2018;60:241-250. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.12.016

Killeen, T; Easthope, CS; Demko, L; Filli, L; Lorincz, L; Linnebank, M; Curt, A; Zorner, B; Bolliger, M. Minimum toe clearance: probing the neural control of locomotion. Scientific Reports 2017;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-02189-y

*ANIMAL LOCOMOTION*
Renesto, S; Saller, F. Evidences for a semi aquatic life style in the triassic diapsid reptile tanystropheus. Rivista Italiana Di Paleontologia E Stratigrafia 2018;124:23-33.

Abdel-Aal, HA. Surface structure and tribology of legless squamate reptiles. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:354-398. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.11.008

Song, Y; Wang, ZY; Zhou, J; Li, Y; Dai, ZD. Synchronous measurement of tribocharge and force at the footpads of freely moving animals. Friction 2018;6:75-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40544-017-0165-7

Sourioux, M; Bestaven, E; Guillaud, E; Bertrand, S; Cabanas, M; Milan, L; Mayo, W; Garret, M; Cazalets, JR. 3-d motion capture for long-term tracking of spontaneous locomotor behaviors and circadian sleep/wake rhythms in mouse. Journal Of Neuroscience Methods 2018;295:51-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2017.11.016

Newar, SL; Careau, V. The fast and the curious: locomotor performance and exploratory behaviour in eastern chipmunks. Behavioral Ecology And Sociobiology 2018;72:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00265-018-2445-2

*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Song, J; Choe, K; Neary, M; Zifchock, RA; Cameron, KL; Trepa, M; Hannan, MT; Hillstrom, H. Comprehensive biomechanical characterization of feet in usma cadets: comparison across race, gender, arch flexibility, and foot types. Gait & Posture 2018;60:175-180. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.12.001

Guss, MS; Mitgang, JT; Sapienza, A. Scaphoid healing required for unrestricted activity: a biomechanical cadaver model. Journal Of Hand Surgery-American Volume 2018;43:134-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.09.022

*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Praxenthaler, H; Kramer, E; Weisser, M; Hecht, N; Fischer, J; Grossner, T; Richter, W. Extracellular matrix content and wnt/beta-catenin levels of cartilage determine the chondrocyte response to compressive load. Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta-Molecular Basis Of Disease 2018;1864:851-859. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadis.2017.12.024

Choudhary, D; Kothari, P; Tripathi, AK; Singh, S; Adhikary, S; Ahmad, N; Kumar, S; Dev, K; Mishra, VK; Shukla, S; Maurya, R; Mishra, PR; Trivedi, R. Spinacia oleracea extract attenuates disease progression and sub-chondral bone changes in monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis in rats. Bmc Complementary And Alternative Medicine 2018;18:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12906-018-2117-9

Brisson, NM; Stratford, PW; Maly, MR. Relative and absolute test-retest reliabilities of biomechanical risk factors for knee osteoarthritis progression: benchmarks for meaningful change. Osteoarthritis And Cartilage 2018;26:220-226. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2017.11.003

Nebelung, S; Sondern, B; Jahr, H; Tingart, M; Knobe, M; Thuring, J; Kuhl, C; Truhn, D. Non-invasive t1p mapping of the human cartilage response to loading and unloading. Osteoarthritis And Cartilage 2018;26:236-244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2017.11.009

Padilla-Martinez, JP; Lewis, W; Ortega-Martinez, A; Franco, W. Intrinsic fluorescence and mechanical testing of articular cartilage in human patients with osteoarthritis. Journal Of Biophotonics 2018;11:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbio.201600269

*MODELING*
Rubeo, S; Szczecinski, N; Quinn, R. A synthetic nervous system controls a simulated cockroach. Applied Sciences-Basel 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app8010006

*MUSCLE*
Creze, M; Nordez, A; Soubeyrand, M; Rocher, L; Maitre, X; Bellin, MF. Shear wave sonoelastography of skeletal muscle: basic principles, biomechanical concepts, clinical applications, and future perspectives. Skeletal Radiology 2018;47:457-471. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00256-017-2843-y

Sun, SY; Baker, LL; Bradley, NS. Ankle muscle tenotomy does not alter ankle flexor muscle recruitment bias during locomotor-related repetitive limb movement in late-stage chick embryos. Developmental Psychobiology 2018;60:150-164. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dev.21594

Crisol, BM; Lenhare, L; Gaspar, RS; Gaspar, RC; Munoz, VR; da Silva, ASR; Cintra, DE; de Moura, LP; Pauli, JR; Ropelle, ER. The role of physical exercise on sestrin1 and 2 accumulations in the skeletal muscle of mice. Life Sciences 2018;194:98-103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2017.12.023

*NEURAL*
Garza-Rodriguez, A; Sanchez-Fernandez, LP; Sanchez-Perez, LA; Ornelas-Vences, C; Ehrenberg-Inzunza, M. Pronation and supination analysis based on biomechanical signals from parkinson's disease patients. Artificial Intelligence In Medicine 2018;84:7-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.artmed.2017.10.001

Russo, AA; Bittner, SR; Perkins, SM; Seely, JS; London, BM; Lara, AH; Miri, A; Marshall, NJ; Kohn, A; Jessell, TM; Abbott, LF; Cunningham, JP; Churchland, MM. Motor cortex embeds muscle-like commands in an untangled population response. Neuron 2018;97:953-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2018.01.004

Capogrosso, M; Gandar, J; Greiner, N; Moraud, EM; Wenger, N; Shkorbatova, P; Musienko, P; Minev, I; Lacour, S; Courtine, G. Advantages of soft subdural implants for the delivery of electrochemical neuromodulation therapies to the spinal cord. Journal Of Neural Engineering 2018;15:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1741-2552/aaa87a

Song, HL; Zhang, X; Wang, WZ; Liu, RH; Zhao, K; Liu, MY; Gong, WM; Ning, B. Neuroprotective mechanisms of rutin for spinal cord injury through anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation and inhibition of p38 mitogen activated protein kinase pathway. Neural Regeneration Research 2018;13:128-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1673-5374.217349

Hayashi, M; Hinckley, CA; Driscoll, SP; Moore, NJ; Levine, AJ; Hilde, KL; Sharma, K; Pfaff, SL. Graded arrays of spinal and supraspinal v2a interneuron subtypes underlie forelimb and hindlimb motor control. Neuron 2018;97:869-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2018.01.023

Salvatore, MF; Terrebonne, J; Cantu, MA; McInnis, TR; Venable, K; Kelley, P; Kasanga, EA; Latimer, B; Owens, CL; Pruett, BS; Yu, YM; Luedtke, R; Forster, MJ; Sumien, N; Ingram, DK. Dissociation of striatal dopamine and tyrosine hydroxylase expression from aging-related motor decline: evidence from calorie restriction intervention. Journals Of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences And Medical Sciences 2018;73:11-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glx119

Szikszay, T; Hall, T; von Piekartz, H. In vivo effects of limb movement on nerve stretch, strain, and tension: a systematic review. Journal Of Back And Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2017;30:1171-1186. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BMR-169720

*OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY*
Douglas, P; Geddes, D. Practice-based interpretation of ultrasound studies leads the way to more effective clinical support and less pharmaceutical and surgical intervention for breastfeeding infants. Midwifery 2018;58:145-155. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.12.007

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Nishi, K; Tsurumoto, T; Okamoto, K; Ogami-Takamura, K; Hasegawa, T; Moriuchi, T; Sakamoto, J; Oyamada, J; Higashi, T; Manabe, Y; Saiki, K. Three-dimensional morphological analysis of the human sacroiliac joint: influences on the degenerative changes of the auricular surfaces. Journal Of Anatomy 2018;232:238-249. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12765

Zhao, WT; Qin, DP; Zhang, XG; Wang, ZP; Tong, Z. Biomechanical effects of different vertebral heights after augmentation of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture: a three-dimensional finite element analysis. Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Research 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-018-0733-1

Actis, JA; Honegger, JD; Gates, DH; Petrella, AJ; Nolasco, LA; Silverman, AK. Validation of lumbar spine loading from a musculoskeletal model including the lower limbs and lumbar spine. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;68:107-114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.12.001

Le Huec, JC; Richards, J; Tsoupras, A; Price, R; Leglise, A; Faundez, AA. The mechanism in junctional failure of thoraco-lumbar fusions. part i: biomechanical analysis of mechanisms responsible of vertebral overstress and description of the cervical inclination angle (cia). European Spine Journal 2018;27:83-4950-5783-4951-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5425-8

Patwardhan, AG; Khayatzadeh, S; Havey, RM; Voronov, LI; Smith, ZA; Kalmanson, O; Ghanayem, AJ; Sears, W. Cervical sagittal balance: a biomechanical perspective can help clinical practice. European Spine Journal 2018;27:83-5053-8351-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5367-1

Lange, T; Schulte, TL; Gosheger, G; Boevingloh, AS; Mayr, R; Schmoelz, W. Effects of multilevel posterior ligament dissection after spinal instrumentation on adjacent segment biomechanics as a potential risk factor for proximal junctional kyphosis: a biomechanical study. Bmc Musculoskeletal Disorders 2018;19:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-1967-0

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Li, GA; Hosseini, A; Gadikota, H; Gill, T. A novel graft fixation technique for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendon grafts. Journal Of Medical Devices-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;12:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4038307

*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Huang, YP; Kim, K; Song, CY; Chen, YH; Peng, HT. How arch support insoles help persons with flatfoot on uphill and downhill walking. Journal Of Healthcare Engineering 2017;NaN:1-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9342789

Paterson, KL; Kasza, J; Bennell, KL; Wrigley, TV; Metcalf, BR; Campbell, PK; Hunter, DJ; Hinman, RS. Moderators and mediators of effects of unloading shoes on knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis: an exploratory analysis of the shark randomised controlled trial. Osteoarthritis And Cartilage 2018;26:227-235. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2017.11.002

*ROBOTICS*
Otani, T; Hashimoto, K; Miyamae, S; Ueta, H; Natsuhara, A; Sakaguchi, M; Kawakami, Y; Lim, HO; Takanishi, A. Upper-body control and mechanism of humanoids to compensate for angular momentum in the yaw direction based on human running. Applied Sciences-Basel 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app8010044

Zeng, YQ; Li, JM; Yang, SX; Ren, EW. A bio-inspired control strategy for locomotion of a quadruped robot. Applied Sciences-Basel 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app8010056

Paraschos, A; Daniel, C; Peters, J; Neumann, G. Using probabilistic movement primitives in robotics. Autonomous Robots 2018;42:529-551. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10514-017-9648-7

Wang, YJ; Wu, CL; Yu, LQ; Mei, YY. Dynamics of a rolling robot of closed five-arc-shaped-bar linkage. Mechanism And Machine Theory 2018;121:75-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2017.10.010

Gor, MM; Pathak, PM; Samantaray, AK; Yang, JM; Kwak, SW. Fault accommodation in compliant quadruped robot through a moving appendage mechanism. Mechanism And Machine Theory 2018;121:228-244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2017.10.011

Kelasidi, E; Jesmani, M; Pettersen, KY; Gravdahl, JT. Locomotion efficiency optimization of biologically inspired snake robots. Applied Sciences-Basel 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app8010080

Zhu, HF; Gu, SC; He, L; Guan, YS; Zhang, H. Transition analysis and its application to global path determination for a biped climbing robot. Applied Sciences-Basel 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app8010122

*WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY*
Zhang, RY; Ortegren, J; Hummelgard, M; Olsen, M; Andersson, H; Olin, H. Harvesting triboelectricity from the human body using non-electrode triboelectric nanogenerators. Nano Energy 2018;45:298-303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2017.12.053

Chen, SN; Chen, CH; Lin, ZH; Tsao, YH; Liu, CP. On enhancing capability of tribocharge transfer of zno nanorod arrays by sb doping for anomalous output performance improvement of triboelectric nanogenerators. Nano Energy 2018;45:311-318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.01.013

Askari, H; Saadatnia, Z; Asadi, E; Khajepour, A; Khamesee, MB; Zu, J. A flexible hybridized electromagnetic-triboelectric multi-purpose self-powered sensor. Nano Energy 2018;45:319-329. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.01.011

Chen, BD; Tang, W; Jiang, T; Zhu, LP; Chen, XY; He, C; Xu, L; Guo, HY; Lin, P; Li, D; Shao, JJ; Wang, ZL. Three-dimensional ultraflexible triboelectric nanogenerator made by 3d printing. Nano Energy 2018;45:380-389. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2017.12.049

Cui, CM; Wang, XZ; Yi, ZR; Yang, B; Wang, XL; Chen, X; Liu, JQ; Yang, CS. Flexible single-electrode triboelectric nanogenerator and body moving sensor based on porous na2co3/polydimethylsiloxane film. Acs Applied Materials & Interfaces 2018;10:3652-3659. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b17585

*REACHING/GRASP/UPPER EXTREMITY*
Campbell, JM; Marcinowski, EC; Michel, GF. The development of neuromotor skills and hand preference during infancy. Developmental Psychobiology 2018;60:165-175. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dev.21591

Bader, J; Boland, MR; Greybe, D; Nitz, A; Uhl, T; Pienkowski, D. Muscle activity during maximal isometric forearm rotation using a power grip. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;68:24-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.12.011

*REHABILITATION*
Wallard, L; Dietrich, G; Kerlirzin, Y; Bredin, J. Effect of robotic-assisted gait rehabilitation on dynamic equilibrium control in the gait of children with cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture 2018;60:55-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.11.007

Hoffman, RM; Corr, BB; Stuberg, WA; Arpin, DJ; Kurz, MJ. Changes in lower extremity strength may be related to the walking speed improvements in children with cerebral palsy after gait training. Research In Developmental Disabilities 2018;73:14-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2017.12.005

Rose, DK; DeMark, L; Fox, EJ; Clark, DJ; Wludyka, P. A backward walking training program to improve balance and mobility in acute stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Journal Of Neurologic Physical Therapy 2018;42:12-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NPT.0000000000000210

*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Paquette, MR; Devita, P; Williams, DSB. Biomechanical implications of training volume and intensity in aging runners. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2018;50:510-515. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001452

Pageaux, B; Theurel, J; Lepers, R. Cycling versus uphill walking: impact on locomotor muscle fatigue and running exercise. International Journal Of Sports Physiology And Performance 2017;12:1310-1318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0564

Sinclair, J; Sant, B. Effects of high- and low-cut footwear on the kinetics and 3d kinematics of basketball specific motions. Journal Of Mechanics In Medicine And Biology 2018;18:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219519418500045

Slater, LV; Simpson, AS; Blemker, SS; Hertel, J; Saliba, SA; Weltman, AL; Hart, JM. Biomechanical adaptations during running differ based on type of exercise and fitness level. Gait & Posture 2018;60:35-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.11.012

Padua, DA; DiStefano, LJ; Hewett, TE; Garrett, WE; Marshall, SW; Golden, GM; Shultz, SJ; Sigward, SM. National athletic trainers' association position statement: prevention of anterior cruciate ligament injury. Journal Of Athletic Training 2018;53:5-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-99-16

Baldassarre, R; Bonifazi, M; Zamparo, P; Piacentini, MF. Characteristics and challenges of open-water swimming performance: a review. International Journal Of Sports Physiology And Performance 2017;12:1275-1284. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0230

Barrett, S. Monitoring elite soccer players' external loads using real-time data. International Journal Of Sports Physiology And Performance 2017;12:1285-1287. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2016-0516

*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Ali, OJ; Comerford, EJ; Clegg, PD; Canty-Laird, EG. Variations during ageing in the three-dimensional anatomical arrangement of fascicles within the equine superficial digital flexor tendon. European Cells & Materials 2018;35:87-102. http://dx.doi.org/10.22203/eCM.v035a07

Chen, P; Ouyang, J; Xiao, JW; Han, ZY; Yu, Q; Tian, J; Zhang, L. Co-injection of human adipose stromal cells and rhbmp-2/fibrin gel enhances tendon graft osteointegration in a rabbit anterior cruciate ligament-reconstruction model. American Journal Of Translational Research 2018;10:535-544.

*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Hou, PJ; Ou, KL; Wang, CC; Huang, CF; Ruslin, M; Sugiatno, E; Yang, TS; Chou, HH. Hybrid micro/nanostructural surface offering improved stress distribution and enhanced osseointegration properties of the biomedical titanium implant. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:173-180. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.11.042

Bora, M; Kottapalli, AGP; Miao, J; Triantafyllou, MS. Sensing the flow beneath the fins. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3190/aaa1c2

Doneva, M; Pashkouleva, D. Investigation of mechanical compatibility of hernia meshes and human abdominal fascia. Bio-Medical Materials And Engineering 2018;29:147-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BME-171719

Thuaksuban, N; Pannak, R; Boonyaphiphat, P; Monmaturapoj, N. In vivo biocompatibility and degradation of novel polycaprolactone-biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds used as a bone substitute. Bio-Medical Materials And Engineering 2018;29:253-267. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BME-171727

Jokandan, MS; Ajalloueian, F; Edinger, M; Stubbe, PR; Baldursdottir, S; Chronakis, IS. Bladder wall biomechanics: a comprehensive study on fresh porcine urinary bladder. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:92-103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.11.034

Schmidt, JL; Tweten, DJ; Badachhape, AA; Reiter, AJ; Okamoto, RJ; Garbow, JR; Bayly, PV. Measurement of anisotropic mechanical properties in porcine brain white matter ex vivo using magnetic resonance elastography. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:30-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.11.045

Fischenich, KM; Lewis, JT; Bailey, TS; Donahue, TLH. Mechanical viability of a thermoplastic elastomer hydrogel as a soft tissue replacement material. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:341-347. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.01.010

Hong, MH; Hong, HJ; Pang, H; Lee, HJ; Yi, S; Koh, WG. Controlled release of growth factors from multilayered fibrous scaffold for functional recoveries in crushed sciatic nerve. Acs Biomaterials Science & Engineering 2018;4:576-586. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00801

Horner, CB; Hirota, K; Liu, J; Maldonado, M; Park, BH; Nam, J. Magnitude-dependent and inversely-related osteogenic/chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells under dynamic compressive strain. Journal Of Tissue Engineering And Regenerative Medicine 2018;12:69-5451-5569-5452-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/term.2455

Long, RG; Rotman, SG; Hom, WW; Assael, DJ; Illien-Junger, S; Grijpma, DW; Iatridis, JC. In vitro and biomechanical screening of polyethylene glycol and poly(trimethylene carbonate) block copolymers for annulus fibrosus repair. Journal Of Tissue Engineering And Regenerative Medicine 2018;12:69-5550-5569-5551-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/term.2463

Wang, N; Xiao, ZF; Zhao, YN; Wang, B; Li, X; Li, J; Dai, JW. Collagen scaffold combined with human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote functional recovery after scar resection in rats with chronic spinal cord injury. Journal Of Tissue Engineering And Regenerative Medicine 2018;12:69-4949-5352-6949-4954-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/term.2450

Yang, K; Zhou, CC; Fan, HS; Fan, YJ; Jiang, Q; Song, P; Fan, HY; Chen, Y; Zhang, XD. Bio-functional design, application and trends in metallic biomaterials. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2018;19:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms19010024

*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
De Kegel, D; Vastmans, J; Fehervary, H; Depreitere, B; Vander Sloten, J; Famaey, N. Biomechanical characterization of human dura mater. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:122-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.12.023

Wu, LC; Kuo, C; Loza, J; Kurt, M; Laksari, K; Yanez, LZ; Senif, D; Anderson, SC; Miller, LE; Urban, JE; Stitzel, JD; Camarillo, DB. Detection of american football head impacts using biomechanical features and support vector machine classification. Scientific Reports 2017;7:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-17864-3

*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Diotalevi, L; Petit, Y; Brailovski, V; Nichols, S; Marchionatti, E; Wagnac, E. Quasi-static tensile properties of the cranial cruciate ligament (crcl) in adult cattle: towards the design of a prosthetic crcl. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2018;79:239-245. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.12.024

*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR/EYE*
Sun, MS; Zhang, FJ; Ouyang, BW; Wang, MM; Li, Y; Jiao, X; Zhang, L; Wang, NL. Study of retina and choroid biological parameters of rhesus monkeys eyes on scleral collagen cross-linking by riboflavin and ultraviolet a. Plos One 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0192718

*WHEELCHAIR*
Hernandez, V; Gorce, P; Rezzoug, N. Evaluation and validation of musculoskeletal force feasible set indices: application to manual wheelchair propulsion. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;68:70-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.12.012

*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Vassallo, C; Olivier, AH; Soueres, P; Cretual, A; Stasse, O; Pettre, J. How do walkers behave when crossing the way of a mobile robot that replicates human interaction rules?. Gait & Posture 2018;60:188-193. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.12.002