A procedure to refine joint kinematic assessments: Functional Alignment.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate and present a new mapping method to describe muscle pain sensitivity based on the assessment of pressure pain threshold (PPT) over the trapezius muscle. PPT data were recorded from 36 points in 20 healthy males using a standardised grid. Points were clustered using the K-means ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Binderup AT,Arendt-Nielsen L,Madeleine P

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary stem stability is an essential factor for success of cementless hip stems. A correct choice of the stem geometry can improve the stem stability and, consequently, increase the life time of a hip implant. In this work, it is proposed a computational model for shape optimization of cementless hip stems. The ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Fernandes PR,Folgado J,Ruben RB

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we discuss an application of a fictitious domain method to the numerical simulation of the mechanical process induced by press-fitting cementless femoral implants in total hip replacement surgeries. Here, the primary goal is to demonstrate the feasibility of the method and its advantages over competin...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Kallivokas LF,Na SW,Ghattas O,Jaramaz B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical importance of measuring local pulse wave velocity (PWV), has encouraged researchers to develop several local methods to estimate it. In this work, we proposed a new method, the sum-of-squares method [Formula: see text], that allows the estimations of PWV by using simultaneous measurements of blood pressur...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Abdessalem KB,Flaud P,Zobaidi S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current study aimed to evaluate physical training effects. For this purpose, a classifier was implemented by taking into account biomechanical features selected from force-plate measurements and a neurofuzzy algorithm for data management and relevant decision-making. Measurements included two sets of sit-to-stand ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Vannozzi G,Pecoraro F,Caserotti P,Cappozzo A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 2D shape of the lumbar spine in the sagittal plane can be determined from lordosis angles measured between the corresponding end-plates of the vertebral bodies or by using an active shape model (ASM) of the vertebral body outline. The ASM was previously shown to be a more efficient and reliable method, but its acc...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Ali AH,Cowan AB,Gregory JS,Aspden RM,Meakin JR

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we aim at investigating the applicability of underwater 3D motion capture based on submerged video cameras in terms of 3D accuracy analysis and trajectory reconstruction. Static points with classical direct linear transform (DLT) solution, a moving wand with bundle adjustment and a moving 2D plate with Z...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Silvatti AP,Cerveri P,Telles T,Dias FA,Baroni G,Barros RM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell migration relies on traction forces in order to propel a cell. Several computational models have been developed that help explain the trajectory that cells take during migration, but little attention has been placed on traction forces during this process. Here, we investigated the spatiotemporal dynamics of cell ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Han SJ,Sniadecki NJ

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article presents advanced computer simulations aimed at the accurate modelling of human tibio-femoral joints (TFJs) in terms of anatomy, physiological loading and constitutive behaviour of the tissues. The main objective of this research is to demonstrate the implications that the implementation of different artic...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Mattei L,Campioni E,Accardi MA,Dini D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare the performance of six validated brain finite element (FE) models to localized brain motion validation data in five experimental configurations. Model performance was measured using the objective metric CORA (CORrelation and Analysis), where higher ratings represent better co...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Miller LE,Urban JE,Stitzel JD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accident statistics show that more than 80% of car-to-pedestrian collisions (CPC) occur when pedestrians cross the road. It is very important to establish a finite element model with natural walking posture to study the kinematics and injury mechanism of pedestrians. In this study, a finite element model of six-year-o...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Li H,Li K,Huang Y,Lv W,Cui S,He L,Ruan JS,Wang C

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Fretting and corrosion at the taper-head interface in total hip arthroplasty has been reported as a potential cause of early failure of the implant system. The finite element (FE) method can be used to study the mechanics at the taper junction that are difficult to assess experimentally. Taper mismatch is one of the f...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Bitter T,Khan I,Marriott T,Lovelady E,Verdonschot N,Janssen D

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal and clinical relevance of this work was the development of closed formulas that are correct and simple enough for a fast decision making by the orthodontist in the daily praxis. This paper performs a parametric three-dimensional finite element linear analysis on a maxillary central incisor with a root of para...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Provatidis CG

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work is concerned with the lubrication analysis of artificial knee joints, which plays an increasing significant role in clinical performance and longevity of components. Time-dependent elastohydrodynamic lubrication analysis for normal total knee replacement is carried out under the cyclic variation in both load...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Su Y,Yang P,Fu Z,Jin Z,Wang C

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To analyze the biomechanical effect of syndesmotic screw through three and four cortices, a total of 12 finite element models simulating healthy ankles, tibiofibular syndesmosis injured ankles, and post-operative ankles by screw fixations through three or four cortices were built. A set of biomechanical data were obta...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Li H,Chen Y,Qiang M,Zhang K,Jiang Y,Zhang Y,Jia X

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper is motivated by recent experimental research (Tang-Schomer et al. 2012) on the formation of periodic varicosities in axons after traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI leads to the formation of undulated distortions in the axons due to their dynamic deformation. These distortions result in the breakage of some m...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Kuznetsov IA,Kuznetsov AV

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper is concerned with the qualitative and quantitative description of the constitutive behaviour of dental composites during the curing process. Both generalized Kelvin- and Maxwell-models are studied and the parameters characterizing these models are determined by the means of an identification procedure based...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Hübsch PF,Middleton J,Feilzer AJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress analysis determines vulnerability of dental tissues to external loads. Stress values depend on loading conditions, mechanical properties and constrains of structural components. The critical stress levels lead to tissue damage. The aim of this study is to analyse dynamic stress distribution of lower second prem...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Khani MM,Tafazzoli-Shadpour M,Aghajani F,Naderi P

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few previous studies on the elastic properties of ureter and most have been limited to essentially one-dimensional deformation measurements. The object of this study was, therefore, to identify regional variations in the multiaxial behaviour of rabbit ureter, subjected to in vitro inflation/extension testing...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Sokolis DP

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When treating thoracolumbar burst fractures (BF), short-segment posterior fixation (SSPF) represents a less invasive alternative to the traditional long-segment posterior fixation (LSPF) approach. However, hardware failure and loss of sagittal alignment have been reported in patients treated with SSPF. Including pedic...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Elmasry S,Asfour S,Travascio F

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of a spiral arterial blood flow pattern in humans has been widely accepted. It is believed that this spiral component of the blood flow alters arterial haemodynamics in both positive and negative ways. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spiral flow on haemodynamic changes in aorta-re...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Javadzadegan A,Simmons A,Barber T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a biomechanical analysis of the cervical C5-C6 functional spine unit before and after the anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The aim of this work is to study the influence of the medical procedure and its instrumentation on range of motion and stress distribution. First, a three-dimensional f...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Fernandes PC,Fernandes PR,Folgado JO,Levy Melancia J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work presents a biomechanical study of myringosclerosis (MS), an abnormal condition of the ear that produces calcification of the lamina propria of the eardrum. The study researched the transfer of sound to the stapes depending on the localization, dimension and calcification degree of the MS plaques. Results wer...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Berdich K,Gentil F,Parente M,Garbe C,Santos C,Paço J,Natal Jorge RM,Martins P,Faur N

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents the ankle ligament strains and ankle joint moments during an accidental injury event diagnosed as a grade I anterior talofibular ligament (ATaFL) sprain. A male athlete accidentally sprained his ankle while performing a cutting motion in a laboratory setting. The kinematic data were input to a thre...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Wei F,Fong DT,Chan KM,Haut RC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rupture prediction of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) remains a clinical challenge. Finite element analysis (FEA) may allow for improved identification for intervention timing, but the method needs further substantiation. In this study, experimental photoelastic method and finite element techniques were compared usi...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Callanan A,Morris LG,McGloughlin TM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic disorders can be associated with changes in the biomechanical properties in the muscle, ligaments and/or connective tissue form fascia and ligaments. In this sense, the study of their mechanical behavior is important to understand the structure and function of these biological soft tissues. The aim of this stud...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Silva MET,Brandão S,Parente MPL,Mascarenhas T,Natal Jorge RM

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding of cancellous bone permeability is lacking despite its importance in designing tissue engineering scaffolds for bone regeneration and orthopaedic surgery that relies on infiltration of bone cement into porous cancellous bone. We employed micro-computational fluid dynamics to investigate permeability for ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Teo JC,Teoh SH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of computational methods with 3D printing allows for the control of scaffolds microstructure. Lately, triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) have been used to design porosity-controlled scaffolds for bone tissue engineering (TE). The goal of this work was to assess the mechanical properties of TPMS Gy...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Castro APG,Ruben RB,Gonçalves SB,Pinheiro J,Guedes JM,Fernandes PR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to define the effect on hip contact forces of including subject-specific moment generating capacity in the musculoskeletal model by scaling isometric muscle strength and by including geometrical information in control subjects, hip osteoarthritis and total hip arthroplasty patients. Scaling ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Wesseling M,De Groote F,Meyer C,Corten K,Simon JP,Desloovere K,Jonkers I

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A three-dimensional finite element model is developed for the simulation of the sound transmission through the human auditory periphery consisting of the external ear canal, middle ear and cochlea. The cochlea is modelled as a straight duct divided into two fluid-filled scalae by the basilar membrane (BM) having an or...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Wang X,Wang L,Zhou J,Hu Y

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00