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LITERATURE UPDATE
May 02, 2025 - May 08, 2025
Literature search terms: biomech* & locomot*
Publications are classified by BiomchBERT, a neural network trained on past Biomch-L Literature Updates. BiomchBERT is managed by Jereme Outerleys, a Doctoral Student at Queen's University. Each publication has a score (out of 100%) reflecting how confident BiomchBERT is that the publication belongs in a particular category (top 2 shown). If something doesn't look right, email jereme.outerleys[at]queensu.ca.
Twitter: @jouterleys.
*BONE*
Institutional disparities in the treatment of bone metastases by orthopaedic surgeons at training facilities designated by the Japanese orthopaedic association-A nationwide survey. Imanishi J, Morioka H, Hirahata M, Inui T, Shinoda Y, Takagi T, Sakai Y, Iwase S, Oshima K, Ogata N, Ohe T, Nakamura K, Kawano H, Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. (65.1% BONE; 12.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Effects of Thermal Environment on Bone Microenvironment: A Narrative Review. Yin J, Guan Q, Chen M, Cao Y, Zou J, Zhang L, International journal of molecular sciences. (99.0% BONE; 0.3% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*BOTANY*
Starting strong: development and biomechanics of the seedling-host interaction in European mistletoe (Viscum album). Teixeira-Costa L, Wiese L, Speck T, Mylo MD, Journal of experimental botany. (99.6% BOTANY; 0.1% COMPARATIVE)
Settling aerodynamics is a driver of symmetry in deciduous tree leaves. Biviano MD, Jensen KH, Journal of the Royal Society, Interface. (99.4% BOTANY; 0.2% COMPARATIVE)
Probing homogalacturonan in situ: A comprehensive review of available molecular recognition tools. Harenčár Ľ, Heldesová K, Stratilová B, Kumar A, Mravec J, International journal of biological macromolecules. (96.2% BOTANY; 2.1% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
*CARDIOVASCULAR/PULMONARY*
Calcification-neighboring regions of atherosclerotic aortic tissue exhibit elevated stiffness without elevated radiodensity. Donahue CL, Barocas VH, Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials. (89.3% CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY; 7.7% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*CELLULAR*
Sarcoendoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase is an essential and druggable lipid-dependent ion pump in Toxoplasma gondii. Cruz-Mirón R, Pandey N, Alexandros Katelas D, Kuchipudi A, Sriram D, Gangopadhyay A, Chakraborti S, Srivastav RK, Gupta N, Communications biology. (87.9% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 4.0% CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY)
Light-Responsive Liquid Crystal Surface Topographies for Dynamic Stimulation of Cells. Verbroekken RMC, Savchak OK, Alofs TFJ, Schenning APHJ, Gumuscu B, ACS applied materials & interfaces. (89.0% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 7.0% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
The Rho GEF Trio functions in contact inhibition of locomotion of neural crest cells by interacting with Ptk7. Till K, Borchers A, Development (Cambridge, England). (98.2% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 0.4% NEURAL)
Mechanoregulation of lymphocyte cytotoxicity. Huse M, Nature reviews. Immunology. (99.6% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 0.1% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Transnasal PLGA Nanoparticles with Terpene Permeation Enhancers: Membrane Remodeling and Tight Junction Modulation for Enhanced Brain Drug Delivery. Zhang Y, Guo Z, Zhang H, Wei H, Wang T, Du S, Li P, International journal of molecular sciences. (60.9% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 14.5% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Analytical methods in studying cell force sensing: principles, current technologies and perspectives. Liu X, Yu L, Xiao A, Sun W, Wang H, Wang X, Zhou Y, Li C, Li J, Wang Y, Wang G, Regenerative biomaterials. (74.4% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 17.9% METHODS)
*COMPARATIVE*
Identification of available travel paths' size and orientation by antennal mechanosensory system of crickets. Ifere NO, Shidara H, Sato N, Ogawa H, Journal of insect physiology. (76.9% COMPARATIVE; 8.7% NEURAL)
That's how they roll: skeletal mechanics of enrolment and the importance of hydrostatic support in terrestrial isopods. Vittori M, Arthropod structure & development. (87.3% COMPARATIVE; 10.6% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY)
Crossbreeding between green genetically modified and wild zebrafish generates a more anxious and less sociable strain. de Souza AM, Gurgel HCA, de Borba JV, Rosemberg DB, Luchiari AC, Behavioural processes. (69.9% COMPARATIVE; 12.5% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY)
Structure and material composition of oral disc structures in selected Anuran tadpoles (Amphibia). Dreger L, Gorb SN, Dos Santos Dias PH, Krings W, Acta biomaterialia. (78.0% COMPARATIVE; 11.3% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY)
Lack of asmt1 or asmt2 Yields Different Phenotypes and Malformations in Larvae to Adult Zebrafish. Aranda-Martínez P, Fernández-Martínez J, Díaz-Casado ME, Ramírez-Casas Y, Martín-Estebané M, López-Rodríguez A, Escames G, Acuña-Castroviejo D, International journal of molecular sciences. (43.8% COMPARATIVE; 25.4% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
Influence of Substrate Color on Oyster Shell Colonization. Lawrence P, Dishong S, Hamman E, microPublication biology. (64.8% COMPARATIVE; 15.9% BOTANY)
Differences in Morphology of Rural vs. Urban Individuals of the Flightless Ground Beetle, Carabus convexus. Magura T, Horváth R, Mizser S, Tóth M, Lövei GL, Insects. (86.7% COMPARATIVE; 9.5% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY)
Molecular Assessment of Genes Linked to Honeybee Health Fed with Different Diets in Nuclear Colonies. Diedrick WA, Kanga LHB, Mallinger R, Pescador M, Elsharkawy I, Zhang Y, Insects. (63.9% COMPARATIVE; 22.8% VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL)
*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Biomechanical evaluation of the effects of thread parameters on dental implant stability: a systematic review. Arabbeiki M, Niroomand MR, Medical & biological engineering & computing. (98.8% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 0.3% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Methodology and Validation of 3D-Printed High-Fidelity Mandible Models for Surgical Simulation and Training. Zhu KJ, Hammond J, Meng S, Haworth J, Ding AS, Pan K, Gornitsky J, Taylor RH, Yang R, The Journal of craniofacial surgery. (71.1% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 17.9% MODELING)
Biomechanical effects of periodontal status on molar sequential distalization with clear aligners: a finite element study. Ma Y, Fan X, Liu X, Zhang M, Jin Z, Gao J, Progress in orthodontics. (99.5% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 0.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE)
Influence of Different Preactivation Patterns and Aligner Materials on the Capability of Aligners to Induce Palatal Root Torque of Upper Incisors: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study. Weber S, Repky S, Jäger R, Schmidt F, Lapatki BG, Elkholy F, Orthodontics & craniofacial research. (98.8% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 0.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Experimental study on reconstructing mandibular defects using porous titanium in goats. Jiang Z, Xia Z, Dai X, Wang L, Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine. (83.6% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 8.6% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Comparative evaluation of bilayered and monolithic endocrowns: Fracture resistance, failure mode, and stress distribution. Ibrahim HA, Jasim HH, El Ghoul WA, Vervack V, Słoniewski J, Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials. (96.7% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 1.3% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Different drivers of diversification for body elongation and limb reduction in convergently snake-like lizards. Olson MT, Bergmann PJ, Evolution; international journal of organic evolution. (74.6% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY; 21.3% COMPARATIVE)
Bony injuries in a Late Triassic forerunner of mammals from Brazil. Doneda AL, Roese-Miron L, Kerber L, Die Naturwissenschaften. (78.5% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY; 10.9% ERGONOMICS)
Macroevolutionary integration underlies limb modularity in the origin of avian flight. Nebreda SM, Hernández Fernández M, Marugán-Lobón J, Biology letters. (90.3% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY; 6.0% COMPARATIVE)
*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Exploring the impact of Backpack carrying on plantar pressure and gait patterns in children: A systematic review. Agarwal P, Sharma A, Rai RH, Bansal N, Sharma N, Sidiq M, Reddy Vajrala VK, Shaphe MA, Esht V, Malhotra N, Kashoo FZ, Chahal A, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (43.2% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 26.3% ERGONOMICS)
Assessment of hip joint mechanics during walking in people with Marfan syndrome. Jacobs MV, Pol JM, Fain AD, Clasey JL, Gaffney BMM, McLouth CJ, Sheppard MB, Samaan MA, Gait & posture. (78.4% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 6.8% REHABILITATION)
Effects of Walking on Anticipatory Brain Processing During a Concurrent Cognitive Task. Di Bello B, Panacci C, Montesano S, Costanzo R, Boccacci L, Aydin M, Casella A, Lucia S, Strappini F, Di Russo F, Pitzalis S, Psychophysiology. (85.0% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 11.4% NEURAL)
Pregnant and postpartum women gait kinematics parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Souza HDC, Castro RQ, Gonçalves MEO, Caneco GV, Oliveira ALDS, Nogueira LT, Freire NSA, Carnaúba FRN, Fonseca DS, Gait & posture. (98.6% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 0.3% ERGONOMICS)
Effects of rocker-bottom shoes on the gait biomechanics of running and walking: A systematic review. Munim F, Jor A, Pollen TN, Hosen Opu S, Lam WK, Gao F, Kobayashi T, Gait & posture. (84.1% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 4.5% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
The impact of pain from medial meniscus injuries on walking movement patterns. Chen Y, Wang L, Fan Z, Zhou H, Lu A, Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology. (45.5% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 24.2% REHABILITATION)
*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Are there changes in the foot biomechanics during the before and after fifth metatarsal fracture running stance phase? Zhou H, Xu D, Quan W, Gao Z, Xiang L, Gu Y, iScience. (92.3% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 4.4% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
Numerical evaluations of different foot arch types: effects of loading on plantar pressure distribution and bone stress. Sun Y, Sun Y, Zhang S, Kwan MY, Yick KL, Gu B, Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. (97.3% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 0.8% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
A review on finite element modelling of finger and hand mechanical behaviour in haptic interactions. Cei G, Artoni A, Bianchi M, Biomechanics and modeling in mechanobiology. (70.5% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 25.0% MODELING)
Running Distance and Biomechanical Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis: A 1-yr Prospective 4HAIE Cohort Study - Corrigendum. Plesek J, Hamill J, Burda M, Elavsky S, Skypala J, Urbaczka J, Freedman-Silvernail J, Zahradnik D, Uchyti J, Jandacka D, Medicine and science in sports and exercise. (72.3% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 7.2% SPORT/EXERCISE)
Diabetic foot in the context of rheumatic diseases: pathogenesis and treatment approaches. Bekaryssova D, Yessirkepov M, Rakisheva AU, Bakytzhan A, Rheumatology international. (93.4% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 0.8% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
Plantar Tissue Characteristics in People With Diabetes With and Without Peripheral Neuropathy: A Novel Explanatory Model for DPN Risk Assessment. Li Y, Wu W, Xue L, Zhao T, Lu Y, Qiao X, Ding H, Journal of diabetes. (96.8% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 0.6% TENDON/LIGAMENT)
Comparison and Relationship of Isometric Strength, Range of Motion, Ankle Mobility in Participants with Normal Medial Longitudinal Arch and Flat Foot. Ahsan M, Abualait T, Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina). (97.9% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 0.8% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Cervical contribution in musculoskeletal shoulder pain. A review of the literature. Roldán-Ruiz A, Bailón-Cerezo J, Bertotti G, Torres-Lacomba M, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (30.8% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 30.0% ERGONOMICS)
Patellar cartilage repair-current concepts and evidence. Karkosch R, Rahn A, Horstmann H, Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany). (86.5% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 9.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Why does the patellofemoral cartilage collapse? : A critical analysis of epidemiology, etiology and prevention. Korthaus A, Krause M, Frosch KH, Frings J, Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany). (97.8% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 1.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Pathogenesis and Current Treatment Strategies in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Article. Deka D, Annals of African medicine. (93.1% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 0.9% MUSCLE)
From fluctuations to stability: In-Situ chondrocyte response to cyclic compressive loading. Otoo BS, Moo EK, Komeili A, Hart DA, Herzog W, Journal of biomechanics. (89.6% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 5.0% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*METHODS*
Inorganic Dielectric Materials Coupling Micro-/Nanoarchitectures for State-of-the-Art Biomechanical-to-Electrical Energy Conversion Devices. Zhang JH, Li Z, Liu Z, Li M, Guo J, Du J, Cai C, Zhang S, Sun N, Li Y, Xu X, Hao X, Yamauchi Y, Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.). (57.7% METHODS; 22.7% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
AI-Enabled Piezoelectric Wearable for Joint Torque Monitoring. Chang J, Li J, Ye J, Zhang B, Chen J, Xia Y, Lei J, Carlson T, Loureiro R, Korsunsky AM, Tan JC, Zhao H, Nano-micro letters. (87.9% METHODS; 9.3% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
Magnetically driven biohybrid blood hydrogel fibres for personalized intracranial tumour therapy under fluoroscopic tracking. Wang B, Shen J, Huang C, Ye Z, He J, Wu X, Guo Z, Zhang L, Xu T, Nature biomedical engineering. (48.7% METHODS; 17.4% ROBOTICS)
Comparison of kinematics and kinetics between OpenCap and a marker-based motion capture system in cycling. Kakavand R, Ahmadi R, Parsaei A, Brent Edwards W, Komeili A, Computers in biology and medicine. (86.3% METHODS; 5.9% SPORT/EXERCISE)
Decoding Prosodic Information from Motion Capture Data: The Gravity of Co-Speech Gestures. Momsen JP, Coulson S, Open mind : discoveries in cognitive science. (39.0% METHODS; 12.2% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL)
3D motion capture data into a kinematic composite score for assessing musculoskeletal impairments. Archibeck E, Halvorson R, Silvestros P, Torres-Espin A, O'Connell G, Bailey J, Journal of biomechanics. (92.0% METHODS; 2.8% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
Air-pulse optical coherence elastography: how excitation angle affects mechanical wave propagation. Song P, Song C, Zhang Y, Han X, Tang P, Duvvuri C, Xu J, Huang Y, Qin J, An L, Twa MD, Lan G, Biomedical optics express. (58.3% METHODS; 36.8% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*MODELING*
Automated Acetabular Defect Reconstruction and Analysis for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Computational Modeling Study. Hopkins D, Callary SA, Solomon LB, Lee PVS, Ackland DC, Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society. (71.6% MODELING; 12.8% METHODS)
Inverse Uncertainty Quantification for Personalized Biomechanical Modeling: Application to Pulmonary Poromechanical Digital Twins. Peyraut A, Genet M, Journal of biomechanical engineering. (90.8% MODELING; 4.9% METHODS)
*MUSCLE*
Investigation of passive tone and viscoelasticity in neck muscles in pre-symptomatic neck flexion abnormality in Parkinson's disease: Observational study. Upachit T, Piyaselakul S, Srivanitchapoom P, Tretriluxana J, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (67.7% MUSCLE; 20.8% POSTURE/BALANCE)
The effect of hamstrings foam rolling on tissue mechanical properties as measured by MyotonPRO in healthy men - A randomized controlled trial. Dębski P, Białas E, Gnat R, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (46.7% MUSCLE; 15.7% TENDON/LIGAMENT)
Consecutive SSCs increase the SSC effect in skinned rat muscle fibres. Elst T, Weidner S, Tomalka A, Hahn D, Paternoster FK, Seiberl W, Siebert T, Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology. (98.8% MUSCLE; 0.2% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
The neuronal-like behaviour of macrophages. Di Giovanni S, Trends in cell biology. (86.4% MUSCLE; 6.6% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
Simultaneous measurement of tensile and shear elasticity and anisotropy in human skeletal muscle tissue using steered ultrasound shear waves. Andrade R, Racapé A, Hernández-Secorún M, Ngo HH, Lemoine A, Etaix N, Frappart T, Fraschini C, Gennisson JL, Nordez A, Acta biomaterialia. (85.9% MUSCLE; 9.5% METHODS)
Psoas Quartus and Femoral Nerve Branching: A Case Report and Potential Clinical Implications. Wang J, Yeung C, Chang E, Bourke JM, The American journal of case reports. (86.9% MUSCLE; 6.9% NEURAL)
Filamin C dimerisation is regulated by HSPB7. Wang Z, Cao G, Collier MP, Qiu X, Broadway-Stringer S, Šaman D, Ng JZY, Sen N, Azad AJ, Hooper C, Zimmermann J, McDonough MA, Brem J, Rabe P, Song H, Alderson TR, Schofield CJ, Bolla JR, Djinovic-Carugo K, Fürst DO, Warscheid B, Degiacomi MT, Allison TM, Hochberg GKA, Robinson CV, Gehmlich K, Benesch JLP, Nature communications. (70.9% MUSCLE; 13.1% CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY)
Shoulder kinematics and muscle synergy during multi-plane humeral elevation and lowering. Kuniki M, Yokoyama H, Konishi R, Iwamoto Y, Yamagiwa D, Kuwahara D, Morine T, Kito N, Journal of biomechanics. (68.9% MUSCLE; 11.9% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
Sarcopenia and intrinsic capacity in older adults: A systematic review. Sales WB, Silva PVS, Vital BSB, Câmara M, Archives of gerontology and geriatrics. (94.3% MUSCLE; 0.9% REHABILITATION)
Alterations in skeletal muscle health and biomechanical properties in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis: an exploratory cross-sectional study. Andonian BJ, Patel H, Xu M, Sudnick AM, Johnson JL, Kraus WE, Truskey GA, Huffman KM, Frontiers in physiology. (99.3% MUSCLE; 0.1% REHABILITATION)
*NEURAL*
Developmental and Neuroprotective Effects of α-Terpineol in MPTP-Induced Parkinsonism in Zebrafish Larvae. Chinnappan D, Krishnan M, Kuppamuthu A, Elangovan N, Neurochemical research. (50.2% NEURAL; 15.5% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
Pharmacological modulation of the M-current shapes locomotor function in developing zebrafish. Gaudreau SF, Bui TV, Journal of neurophysiology. (54.8% NEURAL; 23.9% COMPARATIVE)
Effects of spinal transection and locomotor speed on muscle synergies of the cat hindlimb. Klishko AN, Harnie J, Hanson CE, Rahmati SM, Rybak IA, Frigon A, Prilutsky BI, The Journal of physiology. (64.9% NEURAL; 24.3% MUSCLE)
Transforming growth factor-β receptor I kinase plays a crucial role in oligodendrocyte regeneration after demyelination. Lee Y, Jung I, Lee DW, Seo Y, Kim S, Park HC, Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie. (77.8% NEURAL; 10.2% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Neural circuits underlying divergent visuomotor strategies of zebrafish and Danionella cerebrum. Fouke KE, He Z, Loring MD, Naumann EA, Current biology : CB. (91.5% NEURAL; 3.6% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR)
Supraspinal kappa-opioid receptors: new therapeutic strategies for pain, pruritus, and negative emotions. Zhang L, Zhou S, Yan L, Li X, Ju Y, Wu B, Wang H, Wang J, Sun Y, Experimental brain research. (54.4% NEURAL; 11.9% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
"Unraveling the role of CHRNA6, the neuronal α6 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit". Heydary YH, Castro EM, Lotfipour S, Leslie FM, Receptors (Basel, Switzerland). (61.1% NEURAL; 20.0% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
*ORTHOPAEDICS (SPINE)*
Variability of spinal stiffness and its relation to daily activities: A prospective cohort study using a mechanical assisted indentation technique. Nim C, Hansen CT, Laursen JR, Falkenham NL, Gustafsson MEAK, O'Neill S, Kawchuk G, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (86.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 4.0% ERGONOMICS)
Three-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with or without an Investigational Posterior Stabilization System Assessed through 24 Months: A Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. Strenge KB, Heller JE, Williams DM, Lemons AC, Shah RV, Nunley PD, Tender GC, Stone MB, McCormack BM, Block JE, Jenkins MB, Slee AE, Summerside EM, Spine. (96.8% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 2.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Accuracy and Safety Assessment of Subaxial Cervical Pedicle Screw Instrumentation: A Systematic Review. Irmak Y, Peter F, Moser M, Baschera D, Jost G, Goga C, Schneider U, Nevzati E, The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society. (96.5% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 2.4% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Pretapping is Not Effective in Preventing Pedicle Fractures in Lumbar Spinal Instrumentation: A Biomechanical Cadaveric Study. Bauer DE, Mari Major L, Wigger O, Rohner R, Farshad M, Widmer J, Betz M, Spine. (94.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 4.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
A Biomechanical Comparison of Alternatives to C2 Pedicle Screws. Jian Q, Da W, DePhillips J, McGuckin JP, Lachcik IT, Myers NA, Mahoney JM, Chou D, Bucklen BS, Spine. (91.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 5.5% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Impact of Rod Placement and Tulip Design on Screw-Rod Gripping Capacity in Spinopelvic Fixation: Evaluation Across a Spectrum of Recessed to Extended Lengths. Ellingson AM, Hendricks CJ, Abbott AM, MacEwen MR, Polly DW, The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society. (92.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 4.8% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Mid-term Outcomes of Revision Anterior Fusion versus Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in Patients with Prior Single-Level Anterior Cervical Fusion. Turcotte JJ, Brennan JC, Johnson AH, Patton CM, The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society. (97.8% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 1.6% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Risk factors for early pathological fracture following stereotactic body radiation therapy for spinal metastases. Capp JC, Pennington Z, Hamouda A, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Rose PS, Karim SM, Nassr A, Bydon M, Krauss WE, Fogelson JL, Kowalchuk RO, Merrell KW, Clarke MJ, Elder BD, Neurosurgical focus. (93.9% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 1.2% TRAUMA/IMPACT)
Separation surgery with cement-augmented short-segment fixation for spinal metastasis: early experience with carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone instrumentation. Bardeesi A, Wilson S, Ward J, Damante M, Palmer JD, Xu D, Elder JB, Chakravarthy VB, Neurosurgical focus. (97.2% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 1.8% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Durability of carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK spinal instrumentation in spine oncology: a single-institution longitudinal experience. Damante M, Wilson SB, Ward J, Mensah-Arhin K, Gandhi S, Bardeesi A, Xu D, Palmer J, Elder JB, Chakravarthy VB, Neurosurgical focus. (97.4% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 1.5% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
*ORTHOPAEDICS (SURGERY)*
Preliminary exploration of finite element biomechanical preoperative planning for complex tibial plateau fractures. Xu Z, Li Y, Tian S, Xu X, Zhou H, Yang M, Scientific reports. (60.6% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 20.8% MODELING)
H-Shaped Anatomical Titanium Plate: Biomechanical Validation and Clinical Application in the Treatment of Complex Posterior Wall/Column Acetabular Fractures. Zhang Q, Jin L, Hao X, Zheng W, Zhou F, Zhang S, Li T, Xiong X, He Y, Chen X, Huang J, Orthopaedic surgery. (85.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 3.1% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS)
The correlation between biomechanical experiments and clinical studies in orthopedics: a systematic review. Ward BA, Parry JA, European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie. (63.5% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 12.5% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
"Anatomic patella design versus medialized dome design in the modern posterior stabilized (ATTUNE) total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Hajiaghajani S, Bahrami O, Hefzosseheh M, Alaei M, Mehrvar A, Poursalehian M, Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research. (74.0% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 14.6% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS)
Biomechanical study of internal fixation methods for undisplaced femoral neck fractures with osteoporosis based on the Pauwels angle: Fixed angle device versus three cannulated screws. Kuniyoshi S, Nakasone S, Takaesu M, Igei T, Washizaki F, Nishida K, Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. (73.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 14.7% BONE)
Osteosynthesis of an extra-articular distal radius fracture using a palmar locking plate with 4 epiphyseal screws (Gold Standard) versus 2 epiphyseal screws: Finite element analysis. Prasil L, Andraos R, Rishmany J, Latelise B, Dos Remedios C, Severyns M, Zot F, Germaneau A, Vendeuvre T, Injury. (46.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 19.5% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
Total hip arthroplasty revision surgery with migration of acetabular component to the subperitoneal space. Case report and literature review. Cornejo-Albán PV, Ramos-Flores XA, Peñaherrera-Carrillo CP, Endara-Urresta F, Vaca-Pérez PS, Acta ortopedica mexicana. (81.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 7.5% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
*POSTURE/BALANCE*
Postural deviation patterns, trunk mobility restriction and spinal musculoskeletal dysfunctions in chronic gastritis. Cunha Lima FLL, Barreto TDNP, de Souza Melo TM, da Silva ML, Barbosa Assunção MT, de Alencar GG, da Silva GAP, de Siqueira GR, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (91.4% POSTURE/BALANCE; 3.6% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE)
*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Foot orthosis with posterior-medial posting alone produces similar effects than anterior-medial plus posterior-medial postings on the lower limb mechanics and muscle activation during normal walking. Trede R, Selfe J, Budini K, Melo Pertence AE, Kim Y, Oliveira VC, Costa HS, Brant AC, Richards J, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (93.4% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS; 4.3% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
Two types of insoles design to influence running biomechanics in opposite directions and individual responses. Patoz A, Trastour L, Gindre C, Breine B, Lussiana T, Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology. (67.9% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS; 14.3% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
*REHABILITATION*
Enhancing exoskeleton technology through co-creation with clinicians and patients: a pilot study and comparative analysis of the ABLE exoskeleton. Porras-Martínez E, Kreamer-Tonin K, Lobo-Prat J, López-Matas H, Carnicero-Carmona A, Tolrà-Campanyà M, Pérez-Cañabate F, Estay-Girardi J, Samitier-Pastor B, Disability and rehabilitation. (68.8% REHABILITATION; 12.8% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS)
Reinforcement Learning-Driven Path Generation for Ankle Rehabilitation Robot Using Musculoskeletal-Informed Energy Optimization. Khan NA, Jamwal PK, Hussain F, Ghayesh MH, Hussain S, IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. (53.1% REHABILITATION; 22.1% ROBOTICS)
How do foot-ankle exercises improve clinical and plantar pressure outcomes in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy? A mediation analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Cruvinel-Júnior RH, Ferreira JSSP, Sacco ICN, Brazilian journal of physical therapy. (40.0% REHABILITATION; 30.2% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
*ROBOTICS*
A bioinspired multimotion modality underwater microrobot. Liu T, Liu Y, Zeng R, Gan B, Zhang M, Li H, Qu S, Zhou H, Science advances. (99.4% ROBOTICS; 0.2% MODELING)
*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Caffeine's influence on vertical jump height: a real-life collegiate student-athlete approach. Papadakis Z, Panoutsakopoulos V, Schwarz A, Antonio J, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. (99.2% SPORT/EXERCISE; 0.1% REHABILITATION)
Children's and Adolescents' Actual Motor Competence, Perceived Physical Competence and Physical Activity: A Structural Equation Modelling Meta-Analysis. Bourke M, Wang HFW, Wicks H, Barnett LM, Cairney J, Fortnum K, Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.). (90.9% SPORT/EXERCISE; 3.2% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
Comparative analysis of lower limb biomechanics during unilateral drop jump landings on even and medially inclined surfaces. Dami A, Payen E, Isabelle PL, Farahpour N, Moisan G, PloS one. (94.4% SPORT/EXERCISE; 1.0% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
Using Biomechanical Devices in Elite Baseball Pitchers: A Preliminary Feasibility Study. Martin CL, Evenson KR, Moore JB, Marshall S, Wolf J, Fernandez G, Nicholson K, Impellizzeri F, Ward P, Shrier I, O'Connell N, Thigpen C, Shanley E, Kline D, Hartshorne M, Bullock G, International journal of sports physical therapy. (95.9% SPORT/EXERCISE; 1.4% METHODS)
The Orthopaedic Surgeon's Guide to Surfing Injuries. Popkin CA, Obana KK, Levine WN, Ahmad CS, The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (59.6% SPORT/EXERCISE; 12.2% ERGONOMICS)
*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Sixteen Weeks of High-Speed Treadmill Running is Insufficient to Induce Achilles Tendinopathy in a Rat Model. Shetye SS, Tamburro MK, Fung AK, Leahy TP, Magee MN, Raja HA, Weiss SN, Nuss CA, Farber DC, Soslowsky LJ, American journal of physiology. Cell physiology. (97.8% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 0.6% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
What Is the Anatomic Footprint of the Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee? A Race- and Sex-based MRI Analysis. Huang T, He X, Zhang L, Li C, Yang Y, Zhang J, Dimitriou D, Tsai TY, Li P, Clinical orthopaedics and related research. (92.3% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 3.4% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Gender differences in the impact of fatigue on lower limb landing biomechanics and their association with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Liu C, Peng W, Qu W, Zhang Z, Sun J, He J, Cheng B, Li D, PloS one. (61.5% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 22.1% SPORT/EXERCISE)
Biomechanical comparison of three tibial tunnel positions for PCL reconstruction: a 3D finite element analysis. Tian S, Zheng Y, Long Y, Niu Y, Li Z, Dong J, BMC musculoskeletal disorders. (69.8% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 22.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Sex-Specific Associations Between Body Mass Index and Knee Flexion Kinematics and Kinetics in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Smith MD, Holmes SC, Heredia CE, Shumski EJ, Pamukoff DN, Journal of sport rehabilitation. (67.9% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 13.6% REHABILITATION)
Biomechanical study of the Nice knot as an alternative fixation for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Oliveira JP, Noronha JC, Completo A, Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. (67.7% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 28.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Rotator Cuff Repairs Augmented with Exosomes in a Rabbit Model Are Stronger and Histologically Superior to Repairs Performed in Isolation. Sheean A, Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association. (45.1% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 42.3% TENDON/LIGAMENT)
Ligament Cell Biology: Effect of Mechanical Loading. Stańczak M, Biały M, Hagner-Derengowska M, Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology. (87.6% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 6.7% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Pathophysiology and healing of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: Current concepts. Matsui T, Tanaka Y, Journal of ISAKOS : joint disorders & orthopaedic sports medicine. (97.9% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 0.6% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy: A novel link to shorter free tendons. Mifsud T, Gatt A, Chockalingam N, Micallef Stafrace K, Padhiar N, Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland). (95.4% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 2.0% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
Quantitative Evaluation of Tendon Gliding Sounds and Their Classification Using Deep Learning Models. Nakabayashi D, Inui A, Mifune Y, Yamaura K, Kato T, Furukawa T, Hayashi S, Matsumoto T, Matsushita T, Kuroda R, Cureus. (73.2% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 10.1% METHODS)
*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Hard-Soft Dual-State Coatings Regulate Degradation Rate and Biocompatibility of Orthopedic Magnesium Implants. Hao M, Liu B, Zhong J, Chen Y, Hu X, Zhang Z, Chen J, Yu H, Lian J, Zhu Y, Ke C, Ma J, Peng Z, ACS biomaterials science & engineering. (79.6% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 7.2% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS)
Biomechanical parameters quantified by MR elastography for predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and disease-free survival in breast cancer: a prospective longitudinal study. Wang X, Huang Y, Shi J, Cao Y, Chen H, Li L, Wang L, Tang S, Gong X, Huang H, Yin T, Zhang J, Breast cancer research : BCR. (48.4% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 25.3% METHODS)
Coating of polydimethylsiloxane nanoparticles improves bioactivity of cellulose paper for culture of fibroblasts. Maparu AK, Singh P, Rai B, Sharma A, Sivakumar S, International journal of biological macromolecules. (77.1% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 15.5% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
Pig models in translational surgery. Goutchtat R, Béguier A, Kasal-Hoc N, Guerreschi P, Fayoux P, Rancan L, Pattou F, Hubert T, European surgical research. Europaische chirurgische Forschung. Recherches chirurgicales europeennes. (44.8% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 7.1% MODELING)
*TRAUMA/IMPACT*
Physical Abuse: Fractures. Artis AR, Pediatric clinics of North America. (94.1% TRAUMA/IMPACT; 1.1% ERGONOMICS)
Correlating Magnetoencephalography, Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging, Biomechanics, and Neuropsychology in American Youth Football. Bell NM, Yu FF, Xi Y, Proskovec AL, Holcomb JM, Chilukuri S, Urban JE, Vaughan C, DeSimone JC, Wagner B, Espeland MA, Powers AK, Whitlow CT, Stitzel JD, Maldjian JA, Davenport EM, Journal of neurotrauma. (97.8% TRAUMA/IMPACT; 1.0% SPORT/EXERCISE)
Unlocking the Impact: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Biomechanical Insights into Rugby Head Impacts Using Wearable Sensor Technology. De Sousa-De Sousa L, Espinosa HG, Maté-Muñoz JL, Murias-Lozano R, Muñiz MI, Obregón FJSS, Solís-Mencía C, García-Fernández P, Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.). (98.4% TRAUMA/IMPACT; 0.6% SPORT/EXERCISE)
*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene implant improves biomechanical properties for patellar ligament repair in dogs: an ex vivo randomized study. Lamère R, Guillet M, Scotti S, Ragetly C, Cachon T, American journal of veterinary research. (96.0% VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL; 2.3% TENDON/LIGAMENT)
*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR*
Literature Review of Sex Hormones and Cataract Development, With Modern Implications. Henderson M, Tuteja SY, Lockington D, Clinical & experimental ophthalmology. (86.7% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 7.3% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Assessment of Tonometry Methods in Keratoconic Eyes Following Intracorneal Ring Segments Implantation: A Comparative Study. Zarei-Ghanavati S, Tabatabaei SM, Gholamhoseinpour-Omran S, Hosseinikhah-Manshadi H, Banan S, Aminizade M, Esmaili K, Azaripour E, Korean journal of ophthalmology : KJO. (90.0% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 6.2% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Prediction of perimetric progression in ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma based on corneal biomechanics. Martínez-Sánchez MI, Bolívar G, Dastiridou A, Castaño A, Bertoncini C, Alonso C, Escámez P, Teus MA, European journal of ophthalmology. (93.0% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 4.8% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Semicircular canal morphology in Rodentia and its relationship to locomotion. Hou L, Bertrand OC, Mudannayake HN, Rolian C, Cote S, Journal of anatomy. (52.8% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 22.8% COMPARATIVE)
Anterior segment applications of optical coherence elastography in ophthalmic and vision science: a systematic review of intrinsic measurement techniques and clinical relevance. Quince Z, Westerman N, Alonso-Caneiro D, Read SA, Collins M, Progress in biomedical engineering (Bristol, England). (82.9% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 10.1% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Regulatory Effects of the Wnt7b/β-Catenin/MMP-2 Signaling Pathway on Scleral Stiffness in Guinea Pigs With Form-Deprivation Myopia. Wen B, Li H, Tao H, Ren H, Ma B, Shi M, Chen S, Du J, Cai Z, Zhang J, Guan D, Deng Z, Investigative ophthalmology & visual science. (87.0% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 9.8% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
PS-OCT imaging of the anterior segment under different eyeball rotations. Wang W, Yang D, Xu S, Chen W, Zhang W, Liang Y, Biomedical optics express. (95.5% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 2.0% METHODS)
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Inverse Uncertainty Quantification for Personalized Biomechanical Modeling: Application to Pulmonary Poromechanical Digital Twins. Peyraut A, Genet M, Journal of biomechanical engineering. (90.8% MODELING; 4.9% METHODS)
May 02, 2025 - May 08, 2025
Literature search terms: biomech* & locomot*
Publications are classified by BiomchBERT, a neural network trained on past Biomch-L Literature Updates. BiomchBERT is managed by Jereme Outerleys, a Doctoral Student at Queen's University. Each publication has a score (out of 100%) reflecting how confident BiomchBERT is that the publication belongs in a particular category (top 2 shown). If something doesn't look right, email jereme.outerleys[at]queensu.ca.
Twitter: @jouterleys.
*BONE*
Institutional disparities in the treatment of bone metastases by orthopaedic surgeons at training facilities designated by the Japanese orthopaedic association-A nationwide survey. Imanishi J, Morioka H, Hirahata M, Inui T, Shinoda Y, Takagi T, Sakai Y, Iwase S, Oshima K, Ogata N, Ohe T, Nakamura K, Kawano H, Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. (65.1% BONE; 12.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Effects of Thermal Environment on Bone Microenvironment: A Narrative Review. Yin J, Guan Q, Chen M, Cao Y, Zou J, Zhang L, International journal of molecular sciences. (99.0% BONE; 0.3% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*BOTANY*
Starting strong: development and biomechanics of the seedling-host interaction in European mistletoe (Viscum album). Teixeira-Costa L, Wiese L, Speck T, Mylo MD, Journal of experimental botany. (99.6% BOTANY; 0.1% COMPARATIVE)
Settling aerodynamics is a driver of symmetry in deciduous tree leaves. Biviano MD, Jensen KH, Journal of the Royal Society, Interface. (99.4% BOTANY; 0.2% COMPARATIVE)
Probing homogalacturonan in situ: A comprehensive review of available molecular recognition tools. Harenčár Ľ, Heldesová K, Stratilová B, Kumar A, Mravec J, International journal of biological macromolecules. (96.2% BOTANY; 2.1% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
*CARDIOVASCULAR/PULMONARY*
Calcification-neighboring regions of atherosclerotic aortic tissue exhibit elevated stiffness without elevated radiodensity. Donahue CL, Barocas VH, Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials. (89.3% CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY; 7.7% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*CELLULAR*
Sarcoendoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase is an essential and druggable lipid-dependent ion pump in Toxoplasma gondii. Cruz-Mirón R, Pandey N, Alexandros Katelas D, Kuchipudi A, Sriram D, Gangopadhyay A, Chakraborti S, Srivastav RK, Gupta N, Communications biology. (87.9% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 4.0% CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY)
Light-Responsive Liquid Crystal Surface Topographies for Dynamic Stimulation of Cells. Verbroekken RMC, Savchak OK, Alofs TFJ, Schenning APHJ, Gumuscu B, ACS applied materials & interfaces. (89.0% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 7.0% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
The Rho GEF Trio functions in contact inhibition of locomotion of neural crest cells by interacting with Ptk7. Till K, Borchers A, Development (Cambridge, England). (98.2% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 0.4% NEURAL)
Mechanoregulation of lymphocyte cytotoxicity. Huse M, Nature reviews. Immunology. (99.6% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 0.1% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Transnasal PLGA Nanoparticles with Terpene Permeation Enhancers: Membrane Remodeling and Tight Junction Modulation for Enhanced Brain Drug Delivery. Zhang Y, Guo Z, Zhang H, Wei H, Wang T, Du S, Li P, International journal of molecular sciences. (60.9% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 14.5% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Analytical methods in studying cell force sensing: principles, current technologies and perspectives. Liu X, Yu L, Xiao A, Sun W, Wang H, Wang X, Zhou Y, Li C, Li J, Wang Y, Wang G, Regenerative biomaterials. (74.4% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR; 17.9% METHODS)
*COMPARATIVE*
Identification of available travel paths' size and orientation by antennal mechanosensory system of crickets. Ifere NO, Shidara H, Sato N, Ogawa H, Journal of insect physiology. (76.9% COMPARATIVE; 8.7% NEURAL)
That's how they roll: skeletal mechanics of enrolment and the importance of hydrostatic support in terrestrial isopods. Vittori M, Arthropod structure & development. (87.3% COMPARATIVE; 10.6% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY)
Crossbreeding between green genetically modified and wild zebrafish generates a more anxious and less sociable strain. de Souza AM, Gurgel HCA, de Borba JV, Rosemberg DB, Luchiari AC, Behavioural processes. (69.9% COMPARATIVE; 12.5% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY)
Structure and material composition of oral disc structures in selected Anuran tadpoles (Amphibia). Dreger L, Gorb SN, Dos Santos Dias PH, Krings W, Acta biomaterialia. (78.0% COMPARATIVE; 11.3% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY)
Lack of asmt1 or asmt2 Yields Different Phenotypes and Malformations in Larvae to Adult Zebrafish. Aranda-Martínez P, Fernández-Martínez J, Díaz-Casado ME, Ramírez-Casas Y, Martín-Estebané M, López-Rodríguez A, Escames G, Acuña-Castroviejo D, International journal of molecular sciences. (43.8% COMPARATIVE; 25.4% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
Influence of Substrate Color on Oyster Shell Colonization. Lawrence P, Dishong S, Hamman E, microPublication biology. (64.8% COMPARATIVE; 15.9% BOTANY)
Differences in Morphology of Rural vs. Urban Individuals of the Flightless Ground Beetle, Carabus convexus. Magura T, Horváth R, Mizser S, Tóth M, Lövei GL, Insects. (86.7% COMPARATIVE; 9.5% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY)
Molecular Assessment of Genes Linked to Honeybee Health Fed with Different Diets in Nuclear Colonies. Diedrick WA, Kanga LHB, Mallinger R, Pescador M, Elsharkawy I, Zhang Y, Insects. (63.9% COMPARATIVE; 22.8% VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL)
*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Biomechanical evaluation of the effects of thread parameters on dental implant stability: a systematic review. Arabbeiki M, Niroomand MR, Medical & biological engineering & computing. (98.8% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 0.3% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Methodology and Validation of 3D-Printed High-Fidelity Mandible Models for Surgical Simulation and Training. Zhu KJ, Hammond J, Meng S, Haworth J, Ding AS, Pan K, Gornitsky J, Taylor RH, Yang R, The Journal of craniofacial surgery. (71.1% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 17.9% MODELING)
Biomechanical effects of periodontal status on molar sequential distalization with clear aligners: a finite element study. Ma Y, Fan X, Liu X, Zhang M, Jin Z, Gao J, Progress in orthodontics. (99.5% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 0.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE)
Influence of Different Preactivation Patterns and Aligner Materials on the Capability of Aligners to Induce Palatal Root Torque of Upper Incisors: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study. Weber S, Repky S, Jäger R, Schmidt F, Lapatki BG, Elkholy F, Orthodontics & craniofacial research. (98.8% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 0.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Experimental study on reconstructing mandibular defects using porous titanium in goats. Jiang Z, Xia Z, Dai X, Wang L, Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine. (83.6% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 8.6% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Comparative evaluation of bilayered and monolithic endocrowns: Fracture resistance, failure mode, and stress distribution. Ibrahim HA, Jasim HH, El Ghoul WA, Vervack V, Słoniewski J, Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials. (96.7% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL; 1.3% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY*
Different drivers of diversification for body elongation and limb reduction in convergently snake-like lizards. Olson MT, Bergmann PJ, Evolution; international journal of organic evolution. (74.6% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY; 21.3% COMPARATIVE)
Bony injuries in a Late Triassic forerunner of mammals from Brazil. Doneda AL, Roese-Miron L, Kerber L, Die Naturwissenschaften. (78.5% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY; 10.9% ERGONOMICS)
Macroevolutionary integration underlies limb modularity in the origin of avian flight. Nebreda SM, Hernández Fernández M, Marugán-Lobón J, Biology letters. (90.3% EVOLUTION/ANTHROPOLOGY; 6.0% COMPARATIVE)
*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Exploring the impact of Backpack carrying on plantar pressure and gait patterns in children: A systematic review. Agarwal P, Sharma A, Rai RH, Bansal N, Sharma N, Sidiq M, Reddy Vajrala VK, Shaphe MA, Esht V, Malhotra N, Kashoo FZ, Chahal A, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (43.2% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 26.3% ERGONOMICS)
Assessment of hip joint mechanics during walking in people with Marfan syndrome. Jacobs MV, Pol JM, Fain AD, Clasey JL, Gaffney BMM, McLouth CJ, Sheppard MB, Samaan MA, Gait & posture. (78.4% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 6.8% REHABILITATION)
Effects of Walking on Anticipatory Brain Processing During a Concurrent Cognitive Task. Di Bello B, Panacci C, Montesano S, Costanzo R, Boccacci L, Aydin M, Casella A, Lucia S, Strappini F, Di Russo F, Pitzalis S, Psychophysiology. (85.0% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 11.4% NEURAL)
Pregnant and postpartum women gait kinematics parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Souza HDC, Castro RQ, Gonçalves MEO, Caneco GV, Oliveira ALDS, Nogueira LT, Freire NSA, Carnaúba FRN, Fonseca DS, Gait & posture. (98.6% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 0.3% ERGONOMICS)
Effects of rocker-bottom shoes on the gait biomechanics of running and walking: A systematic review. Munim F, Jor A, Pollen TN, Hosen Opu S, Lam WK, Gao F, Kobayashi T, Gait & posture. (84.1% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 4.5% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
The impact of pain from medial meniscus injuries on walking movement patterns. Chen Y, Wang L, Fan Z, Zhou H, Lu A, Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology. (45.5% GAIT/LOCOMOTION; 24.2% REHABILITATION)
*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Are there changes in the foot biomechanics during the before and after fifth metatarsal fracture running stance phase? Zhou H, Xu D, Quan W, Gao Z, Xiang L, Gu Y, iScience. (92.3% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 4.4% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
Numerical evaluations of different foot arch types: effects of loading on plantar pressure distribution and bone stress. Sun Y, Sun Y, Zhang S, Kwan MY, Yick KL, Gu B, Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. (97.3% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 0.8% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
A review on finite element modelling of finger and hand mechanical behaviour in haptic interactions. Cei G, Artoni A, Bianchi M, Biomechanics and modeling in mechanobiology. (70.5% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 25.0% MODELING)
Running Distance and Biomechanical Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis: A 1-yr Prospective 4HAIE Cohort Study - Corrigendum. Plesek J, Hamill J, Burda M, Elavsky S, Skypala J, Urbaczka J, Freedman-Silvernail J, Zahradnik D, Uchyti J, Jandacka D, Medicine and science in sports and exercise. (72.3% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 7.2% SPORT/EXERCISE)
Diabetic foot in the context of rheumatic diseases: pathogenesis and treatment approaches. Bekaryssova D, Yessirkepov M, Rakisheva AU, Bakytzhan A, Rheumatology international. (93.4% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 0.8% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
Plantar Tissue Characteristics in People With Diabetes With and Without Peripheral Neuropathy: A Novel Explanatory Model for DPN Risk Assessment. Li Y, Wu W, Xue L, Zhao T, Lu Y, Qiao X, Ding H, Journal of diabetes. (96.8% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 0.6% TENDON/LIGAMENT)
Comparison and Relationship of Isometric Strength, Range of Motion, Ankle Mobility in Participants with Normal Medial Longitudinal Arch and Flat Foot. Ahsan M, Abualait T, Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina). (97.9% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE; 0.8% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Cervical contribution in musculoskeletal shoulder pain. A review of the literature. Roldán-Ruiz A, Bailón-Cerezo J, Bertotti G, Torres-Lacomba M, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (30.8% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 30.0% ERGONOMICS)
Patellar cartilage repair-current concepts and evidence. Karkosch R, Rahn A, Horstmann H, Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany). (86.5% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 9.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Why does the patellofemoral cartilage collapse? : A critical analysis of epidemiology, etiology and prevention. Korthaus A, Krause M, Frosch KH, Frings J, Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany). (97.8% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 1.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Pathogenesis and Current Treatment Strategies in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Article. Deka D, Annals of African medicine. (93.1% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 0.9% MUSCLE)
From fluctuations to stability: In-Situ chondrocyte response to cyclic compressive loading. Otoo BS, Moo EK, Komeili A, Hart DA, Herzog W, Journal of biomechanics. (89.6% JOINT/CARTILAGE; 5.0% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*METHODS*
Inorganic Dielectric Materials Coupling Micro-/Nanoarchitectures for State-of-the-Art Biomechanical-to-Electrical Energy Conversion Devices. Zhang JH, Li Z, Liu Z, Li M, Guo J, Du J, Cai C, Zhang S, Sun N, Li Y, Xu X, Hao X, Yamauchi Y, Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.). (57.7% METHODS; 22.7% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
AI-Enabled Piezoelectric Wearable for Joint Torque Monitoring. Chang J, Li J, Ye J, Zhang B, Chen J, Xia Y, Lei J, Carlson T, Loureiro R, Korsunsky AM, Tan JC, Zhao H, Nano-micro letters. (87.9% METHODS; 9.3% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
Magnetically driven biohybrid blood hydrogel fibres for personalized intracranial tumour therapy under fluoroscopic tracking. Wang B, Shen J, Huang C, Ye Z, He J, Wu X, Guo Z, Zhang L, Xu T, Nature biomedical engineering. (48.7% METHODS; 17.4% ROBOTICS)
Comparison of kinematics and kinetics between OpenCap and a marker-based motion capture system in cycling. Kakavand R, Ahmadi R, Parsaei A, Brent Edwards W, Komeili A, Computers in biology and medicine. (86.3% METHODS; 5.9% SPORT/EXERCISE)
Decoding Prosodic Information from Motion Capture Data: The Gravity of Co-Speech Gestures. Momsen JP, Coulson S, Open mind : discoveries in cognitive science. (39.0% METHODS; 12.2% DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL)
3D motion capture data into a kinematic composite score for assessing musculoskeletal impairments. Archibeck E, Halvorson R, Silvestros P, Torres-Espin A, O'Connell G, Bailey J, Journal of biomechanics. (92.0% METHODS; 2.8% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
Air-pulse optical coherence elastography: how excitation angle affects mechanical wave propagation. Song P, Song C, Zhang Y, Han X, Tang P, Duvvuri C, Xu J, Huang Y, Qin J, An L, Twa MD, Lan G, Biomedical optics express. (58.3% METHODS; 36.8% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
*MODELING*
Automated Acetabular Defect Reconstruction and Analysis for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Computational Modeling Study. Hopkins D, Callary SA, Solomon LB, Lee PVS, Ackland DC, Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society. (71.6% MODELING; 12.8% METHODS)
Inverse Uncertainty Quantification for Personalized Biomechanical Modeling: Application to Pulmonary Poromechanical Digital Twins. Peyraut A, Genet M, Journal of biomechanical engineering. (90.8% MODELING; 4.9% METHODS)
*MUSCLE*
Investigation of passive tone and viscoelasticity in neck muscles in pre-symptomatic neck flexion abnormality in Parkinson's disease: Observational study. Upachit T, Piyaselakul S, Srivanitchapoom P, Tretriluxana J, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (67.7% MUSCLE; 20.8% POSTURE/BALANCE)
The effect of hamstrings foam rolling on tissue mechanical properties as measured by MyotonPRO in healthy men - A randomized controlled trial. Dębski P, Białas E, Gnat R, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (46.7% MUSCLE; 15.7% TENDON/LIGAMENT)
Consecutive SSCs increase the SSC effect in skinned rat muscle fibres. Elst T, Weidner S, Tomalka A, Hahn D, Paternoster FK, Seiberl W, Siebert T, Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology. (98.8% MUSCLE; 0.2% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
The neuronal-like behaviour of macrophages. Di Giovanni S, Trends in cell biology. (86.4% MUSCLE; 6.6% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
Simultaneous measurement of tensile and shear elasticity and anisotropy in human skeletal muscle tissue using steered ultrasound shear waves. Andrade R, Racapé A, Hernández-Secorún M, Ngo HH, Lemoine A, Etaix N, Frappart T, Fraschini C, Gennisson JL, Nordez A, Acta biomaterialia. (85.9% MUSCLE; 9.5% METHODS)
Psoas Quartus and Femoral Nerve Branching: A Case Report and Potential Clinical Implications. Wang J, Yeung C, Chang E, Bourke JM, The American journal of case reports. (86.9% MUSCLE; 6.9% NEURAL)
Filamin C dimerisation is regulated by HSPB7. Wang Z, Cao G, Collier MP, Qiu X, Broadway-Stringer S, Šaman D, Ng JZY, Sen N, Azad AJ, Hooper C, Zimmermann J, McDonough MA, Brem J, Rabe P, Song H, Alderson TR, Schofield CJ, Bolla JR, Djinovic-Carugo K, Fürst DO, Warscheid B, Degiacomi MT, Allison TM, Hochberg GKA, Robinson CV, Gehmlich K, Benesch JLP, Nature communications. (70.9% MUSCLE; 13.1% CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY)
Shoulder kinematics and muscle synergy during multi-plane humeral elevation and lowering. Kuniki M, Yokoyama H, Konishi R, Iwamoto Y, Yamagiwa D, Kuwahara D, Morine T, Kito N, Journal of biomechanics. (68.9% MUSCLE; 11.9% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
Sarcopenia and intrinsic capacity in older adults: A systematic review. Sales WB, Silva PVS, Vital BSB, Câmara M, Archives of gerontology and geriatrics. (94.3% MUSCLE; 0.9% REHABILITATION)
Alterations in skeletal muscle health and biomechanical properties in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis: an exploratory cross-sectional study. Andonian BJ, Patel H, Xu M, Sudnick AM, Johnson JL, Kraus WE, Truskey GA, Huffman KM, Frontiers in physiology. (99.3% MUSCLE; 0.1% REHABILITATION)
*NEURAL*
Developmental and Neuroprotective Effects of α-Terpineol in MPTP-Induced Parkinsonism in Zebrafish Larvae. Chinnappan D, Krishnan M, Kuppamuthu A, Elangovan N, Neurochemical research. (50.2% NEURAL; 15.5% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
Pharmacological modulation of the M-current shapes locomotor function in developing zebrafish. Gaudreau SF, Bui TV, Journal of neurophysiology. (54.8% NEURAL; 23.9% COMPARATIVE)
Effects of spinal transection and locomotor speed on muscle synergies of the cat hindlimb. Klishko AN, Harnie J, Hanson CE, Rahmati SM, Rybak IA, Frigon A, Prilutsky BI, The Journal of physiology. (64.9% NEURAL; 24.3% MUSCLE)
Transforming growth factor-β receptor I kinase plays a crucial role in oligodendrocyte regeneration after demyelination. Lee Y, Jung I, Lee DW, Seo Y, Kim S, Park HC, Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie. (77.8% NEURAL; 10.2% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Neural circuits underlying divergent visuomotor strategies of zebrafish and Danionella cerebrum. Fouke KE, He Z, Loring MD, Naumann EA, Current biology : CB. (91.5% NEURAL; 3.6% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR)
Supraspinal kappa-opioid receptors: new therapeutic strategies for pain, pruritus, and negative emotions. Zhang L, Zhou S, Yan L, Li X, Ju Y, Wu B, Wang H, Wang J, Sun Y, Experimental brain research. (54.4% NEURAL; 11.9% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
"Unraveling the role of CHRNA6, the neuronal α6 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit". Heydary YH, Castro EM, Lotfipour S, Leslie FM, Receptors (Basel, Switzerland). (61.1% NEURAL; 20.0% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
*ORTHOPAEDICS (SPINE)*
Variability of spinal stiffness and its relation to daily activities: A prospective cohort study using a mechanical assisted indentation technique. Nim C, Hansen CT, Laursen JR, Falkenham NL, Gustafsson MEAK, O'Neill S, Kawchuk G, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (86.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 4.0% ERGONOMICS)
Three-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with or without an Investigational Posterior Stabilization System Assessed through 24 Months: A Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. Strenge KB, Heller JE, Williams DM, Lemons AC, Shah RV, Nunley PD, Tender GC, Stone MB, McCormack BM, Block JE, Jenkins MB, Slee AE, Summerside EM, Spine. (96.8% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 2.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Accuracy and Safety Assessment of Subaxial Cervical Pedicle Screw Instrumentation: A Systematic Review. Irmak Y, Peter F, Moser M, Baschera D, Jost G, Goga C, Schneider U, Nevzati E, The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society. (96.5% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 2.4% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Pretapping is Not Effective in Preventing Pedicle Fractures in Lumbar Spinal Instrumentation: A Biomechanical Cadaveric Study. Bauer DE, Mari Major L, Wigger O, Rohner R, Farshad M, Widmer J, Betz M, Spine. (94.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 4.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
A Biomechanical Comparison of Alternatives to C2 Pedicle Screws. Jian Q, Da W, DePhillips J, McGuckin JP, Lachcik IT, Myers NA, Mahoney JM, Chou D, Bucklen BS, Spine. (91.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 5.5% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Impact of Rod Placement and Tulip Design on Screw-Rod Gripping Capacity in Spinopelvic Fixation: Evaluation Across a Spectrum of Recessed to Extended Lengths. Ellingson AM, Hendricks CJ, Abbott AM, MacEwen MR, Polly DW, The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society. (92.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 4.8% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Mid-term Outcomes of Revision Anterior Fusion versus Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in Patients with Prior Single-Level Anterior Cervical Fusion. Turcotte JJ, Brennan JC, Johnson AH, Patton CM, The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society. (97.8% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 1.6% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Risk factors for early pathological fracture following stereotactic body radiation therapy for spinal metastases. Capp JC, Pennington Z, Hamouda A, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Sebastian AS, Freedman BA, Rose PS, Karim SM, Nassr A, Bydon M, Krauss WE, Fogelson JL, Kowalchuk RO, Merrell KW, Clarke MJ, Elder BD, Neurosurgical focus. (93.9% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 1.2% TRAUMA/IMPACT)
Separation surgery with cement-augmented short-segment fixation for spinal metastasis: early experience with carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone instrumentation. Bardeesi A, Wilson S, Ward J, Damante M, Palmer JD, Xu D, Elder JB, Chakravarthy VB, Neurosurgical focus. (97.2% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 1.8% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Durability of carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK spinal instrumentation in spine oncology: a single-institution longitudinal experience. Damante M, Wilson SB, Ward J, Mensah-Arhin K, Gandhi S, Bardeesi A, Xu D, Palmer J, Elder JB, Chakravarthy VB, Neurosurgical focus. (97.4% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE; 1.5% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
*ORTHOPAEDICS (SURGERY)*
Preliminary exploration of finite element biomechanical preoperative planning for complex tibial plateau fractures. Xu Z, Li Y, Tian S, Xu X, Zhou H, Yang M, Scientific reports. (60.6% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 20.8% MODELING)
H-Shaped Anatomical Titanium Plate: Biomechanical Validation and Clinical Application in the Treatment of Complex Posterior Wall/Column Acetabular Fractures. Zhang Q, Jin L, Hao X, Zheng W, Zhou F, Zhang S, Li T, Xiong X, He Y, Chen X, Huang J, Orthopaedic surgery. (85.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 3.1% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS)
The correlation between biomechanical experiments and clinical studies in orthopedics: a systematic review. Ward BA, Parry JA, European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie. (63.5% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 12.5% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
"Anatomic patella design versus medialized dome design in the modern posterior stabilized (ATTUNE) total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Hajiaghajani S, Bahrami O, Hefzosseheh M, Alaei M, Mehrvar A, Poursalehian M, Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research. (74.0% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 14.6% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS)
Biomechanical study of internal fixation methods for undisplaced femoral neck fractures with osteoporosis based on the Pauwels angle: Fixed angle device versus three cannulated screws. Kuniyoshi S, Nakasone S, Takaesu M, Igei T, Washizaki F, Nishida K, Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. (73.3% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 14.7% BONE)
Osteosynthesis of an extra-articular distal radius fracture using a palmar locking plate with 4 epiphyseal screws (Gold Standard) versus 2 epiphyseal screws: Finite element analysis. Prasil L, Andraos R, Rishmany J, Latelise B, Dos Remedios C, Severyns M, Zot F, Germaneau A, Vendeuvre T, Injury. (46.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 19.5% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
Total hip arthroplasty revision surgery with migration of acetabular component to the subperitoneal space. Case report and literature review. Cornejo-Albán PV, Ramos-Flores XA, Peñaherrera-Carrillo CP, Endara-Urresta F, Vaca-Pérez PS, Acta ortopedica mexicana. (81.7% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY; 7.5% JOINT/CARTILAGE)
*POSTURE/BALANCE*
Postural deviation patterns, trunk mobility restriction and spinal musculoskeletal dysfunctions in chronic gastritis. Cunha Lima FLL, Barreto TDNP, de Souza Melo TM, da Silva ML, Barbosa Assunção MT, de Alencar GG, da Silva GAP, de Siqueira GR, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (91.4% POSTURE/BALANCE; 3.6% ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE)
*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Foot orthosis with posterior-medial posting alone produces similar effects than anterior-medial plus posterior-medial postings on the lower limb mechanics and muscle activation during normal walking. Trede R, Selfe J, Budini K, Melo Pertence AE, Kim Y, Oliveira VC, Costa HS, Brant AC, Richards J, Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. (93.4% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS; 4.3% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
Two types of insoles design to influence running biomechanics in opposite directions and individual responses. Patoz A, Trastour L, Gindre C, Breine B, Lussiana T, Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology. (67.9% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS; 14.3% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
*REHABILITATION*
Enhancing exoskeleton technology through co-creation with clinicians and patients: a pilot study and comparative analysis of the ABLE exoskeleton. Porras-Martínez E, Kreamer-Tonin K, Lobo-Prat J, López-Matas H, Carnicero-Carmona A, Tolrà-Campanyà M, Pérez-Cañabate F, Estay-Girardi J, Samitier-Pastor B, Disability and rehabilitation. (68.8% REHABILITATION; 12.8% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS)
Reinforcement Learning-Driven Path Generation for Ankle Rehabilitation Robot Using Musculoskeletal-Informed Energy Optimization. Khan NA, Jamwal PK, Hussain F, Ghayesh MH, Hussain S, IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. (53.1% REHABILITATION; 22.1% ROBOTICS)
How do foot-ankle exercises improve clinical and plantar pressure outcomes in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy? A mediation analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Cruvinel-Júnior RH, Ferreira JSSP, Sacco ICN, Brazilian journal of physical therapy. (40.0% REHABILITATION; 30.2% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
*ROBOTICS*
A bioinspired multimotion modality underwater microrobot. Liu T, Liu Y, Zeng R, Gan B, Zhang M, Li H, Qu S, Zhou H, Science advances. (99.4% ROBOTICS; 0.2% MODELING)
*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Caffeine's influence on vertical jump height: a real-life collegiate student-athlete approach. Papadakis Z, Panoutsakopoulos V, Schwarz A, Antonio J, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. (99.2% SPORT/EXERCISE; 0.1% REHABILITATION)
Children's and Adolescents' Actual Motor Competence, Perceived Physical Competence and Physical Activity: A Structural Equation Modelling Meta-Analysis. Bourke M, Wang HFW, Wicks H, Barnett LM, Cairney J, Fortnum K, Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.). (90.9% SPORT/EXERCISE; 3.2% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
Comparative analysis of lower limb biomechanics during unilateral drop jump landings on even and medially inclined surfaces. Dami A, Payen E, Isabelle PL, Farahpour N, Moisan G, PloS one. (94.4% SPORT/EXERCISE; 1.0% GAIT/LOCOMOTION)
Using Biomechanical Devices in Elite Baseball Pitchers: A Preliminary Feasibility Study. Martin CL, Evenson KR, Moore JB, Marshall S, Wolf J, Fernandez G, Nicholson K, Impellizzeri F, Ward P, Shrier I, O'Connell N, Thigpen C, Shanley E, Kline D, Hartshorne M, Bullock G, International journal of sports physical therapy. (95.9% SPORT/EXERCISE; 1.4% METHODS)
The Orthopaedic Surgeon's Guide to Surfing Injuries. Popkin CA, Obana KK, Levine WN, Ahmad CS, The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (59.6% SPORT/EXERCISE; 12.2% ERGONOMICS)
*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Sixteen Weeks of High-Speed Treadmill Running is Insufficient to Induce Achilles Tendinopathy in a Rat Model. Shetye SS, Tamburro MK, Fung AK, Leahy TP, Magee MN, Raja HA, Weiss SN, Nuss CA, Farber DC, Soslowsky LJ, American journal of physiology. Cell physiology. (97.8% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 0.6% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
What Is the Anatomic Footprint of the Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee? A Race- and Sex-based MRI Analysis. Huang T, He X, Zhang L, Li C, Yang Y, Zhang J, Dimitriou D, Tsai TY, Li P, Clinical orthopaedics and related research. (92.3% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 3.4% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Gender differences in the impact of fatigue on lower limb landing biomechanics and their association with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Liu C, Peng W, Qu W, Zhang Z, Sun J, He J, Cheng B, Li D, PloS one. (61.5% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 22.1% SPORT/EXERCISE)
Biomechanical comparison of three tibial tunnel positions for PCL reconstruction: a 3D finite element analysis. Tian S, Zheng Y, Long Y, Niu Y, Li Z, Dong J, BMC musculoskeletal disorders. (69.8% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 22.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Sex-Specific Associations Between Body Mass Index and Knee Flexion Kinematics and Kinetics in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Smith MD, Holmes SC, Heredia CE, Shumski EJ, Pamukoff DN, Journal of sport rehabilitation. (67.9% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 13.6% REHABILITATION)
Biomechanical study of the Nice knot as an alternative fixation for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Oliveira JP, Noronha JC, Completo A, Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. (67.7% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 28.1% ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY)
Rotator Cuff Repairs Augmented with Exosomes in a Rabbit Model Are Stronger and Histologically Superior to Repairs Performed in Isolation. Sheean A, Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association. (45.1% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 42.3% TENDON/LIGAMENT)
Ligament Cell Biology: Effect of Mechanical Loading. Stańczak M, Biały M, Hagner-Derengowska M, Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology. (87.6% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 6.7% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Pathophysiology and healing of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: Current concepts. Matsui T, Tanaka Y, Journal of ISAKOS : joint disorders & orthopaedic sports medicine. (97.9% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 0.6% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy: A novel link to shorter free tendons. Mifsud T, Gatt A, Chockalingam N, Micallef Stafrace K, Padhiar N, Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland). (95.4% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 2.0% HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE)
Quantitative Evaluation of Tendon Gliding Sounds and Their Classification Using Deep Learning Models. Nakabayashi D, Inui A, Mifune Y, Yamaura K, Kato T, Furukawa T, Hayashi S, Matsumoto T, Matsushita T, Kuroda R, Cureus. (73.2% TENDON/LIGAMENT; 10.1% METHODS)
*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Hard-Soft Dual-State Coatings Regulate Degradation Rate and Biocompatibility of Orthopedic Magnesium Implants. Hao M, Liu B, Zhong J, Chen Y, Hu X, Zhang Z, Chen J, Yu H, Lian J, Zhu Y, Ke C, Ma J, Peng Z, ACS biomaterials science & engineering. (79.6% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 7.2% PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS)
Biomechanical parameters quantified by MR elastography for predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and disease-free survival in breast cancer: a prospective longitudinal study. Wang X, Huang Y, Shi J, Cao Y, Chen H, Li L, Wang L, Tang S, Gong X, Huang H, Yin T, Zhang J, Breast cancer research : BCR. (48.4% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 25.3% METHODS)
Coating of polydimethylsiloxane nanoparticles improves bioactivity of cellulose paper for culture of fibroblasts. Maparu AK, Singh P, Rai B, Sharma A, Sivakumar S, International journal of biological macromolecules. (77.1% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 15.5% CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR)
Pig models in translational surgery. Goutchtat R, Béguier A, Kasal-Hoc N, Guerreschi P, Fayoux P, Rancan L, Pattou F, Hubert T, European surgical research. Europaische chirurgische Forschung. Recherches chirurgicales europeennes. (44.8% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL; 7.1% MODELING)
*TRAUMA/IMPACT*
Physical Abuse: Fractures. Artis AR, Pediatric clinics of North America. (94.1% TRAUMA/IMPACT; 1.1% ERGONOMICS)
Correlating Magnetoencephalography, Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging, Biomechanics, and Neuropsychology in American Youth Football. Bell NM, Yu FF, Xi Y, Proskovec AL, Holcomb JM, Chilukuri S, Urban JE, Vaughan C, DeSimone JC, Wagner B, Espeland MA, Powers AK, Whitlow CT, Stitzel JD, Maldjian JA, Davenport EM, Journal of neurotrauma. (97.8% TRAUMA/IMPACT; 1.0% SPORT/EXERCISE)
Unlocking the Impact: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Biomechanical Insights into Rugby Head Impacts Using Wearable Sensor Technology. De Sousa-De Sousa L, Espinosa HG, Maté-Muñoz JL, Murias-Lozano R, Muñiz MI, Obregón FJSS, Solís-Mencía C, García-Fernández P, Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.). (98.4% TRAUMA/IMPACT; 0.6% SPORT/EXERCISE)
*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene implant improves biomechanical properties for patellar ligament repair in dogs: an ex vivo randomized study. Lamère R, Guillet M, Scotti S, Ragetly C, Cachon T, American journal of veterinary research. (96.0% VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL; 2.3% TENDON/LIGAMENT)
*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR*
Literature Review of Sex Hormones and Cataract Development, With Modern Implications. Henderson M, Tuteja SY, Lockington D, Clinical & experimental ophthalmology. (86.7% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 7.3% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Assessment of Tonometry Methods in Keratoconic Eyes Following Intracorneal Ring Segments Implantation: A Comparative Study. Zarei-Ghanavati S, Tabatabaei SM, Gholamhoseinpour-Omran S, Hosseinikhah-Manshadi H, Banan S, Aminizade M, Esmaili K, Azaripour E, Korean journal of ophthalmology : KJO. (90.0% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 6.2% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Prediction of perimetric progression in ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma based on corneal biomechanics. Martínez-Sánchez MI, Bolívar G, Dastiridou A, Castaño A, Bertoncini C, Alonso C, Escámez P, Teus MA, European journal of ophthalmology. (93.0% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 4.8% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Semicircular canal morphology in Rodentia and its relationship to locomotion. Hou L, Bertrand OC, Mudannayake HN, Rolian C, Cote S, Journal of anatomy. (52.8% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 22.8% COMPARATIVE)
Anterior segment applications of optical coherence elastography in ophthalmic and vision science: a systematic review of intrinsic measurement techniques and clinical relevance. Quince Z, Westerman N, Alonso-Caneiro D, Read SA, Collins M, Progress in biomedical engineering (Bristol, England). (82.9% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 10.1% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
Regulatory Effects of the Wnt7b/β-Catenin/MMP-2 Signaling Pathway on Scleral Stiffness in Guinea Pigs With Form-Deprivation Myopia. Wen B, Li H, Tao H, Ren H, Ma B, Shi M, Chen S, Du J, Cai Z, Zhang J, Guan D, Deng Z, Investigative ophthalmology & visual science. (87.0% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 9.8% TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL)
PS-OCT imaging of the anterior segment under different eyeball rotations. Wang W, Yang D, Xu S, Chen W, Zhang W, Liang Y, Biomedical optics express. (95.5% VISUAL/VESTIBULAR; 2.0% METHODS)
*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Inverse Uncertainty Quantification for Personalized Biomechanical Modeling: Application to Pulmonary Poromechanical Digital Twins. Peyraut A, Genet M, Journal of biomechanical engineering. (90.8% MODELING; 4.9% METHODS)