Assessment of mechanical integrity for drug-eluting renal stent with micro-sized drug reservoirs.

abstract：:Three-dimensional finite element models of the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L2) and isolated L1 vertebra were developed to investigate the role of material properties and loading conditions on vertebral stresses and strains to predict fracture risk. The geometry of the vertebrae was obtained from computed tomography im...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Erdem I,Truumees E,van der Meulen MC

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:The evaluation of muscle and joint forces in vivo is still a challenge. Musculo-Skeletal (musculo-skeletal) models are used to compute forces based on movement analysis. Most of them are built from a scaled-generic model based on cadaver measurements, which provides a low level of personalization, or from Magnetic Res...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Dubois G,Rouch P,Bonneau D,Gennisson JL,Skalli W

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ageing influences gait patterns which in turn can affect the balance control of human locomotion. Entropy-based regularity and complexity measures have been highly effective in analysing a broad range of physiological signals. Minimum toe clearance (MTC) is an event during the swing phase of the gait cycle and is high...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Karmakar C,Khandoker A,Begg R,Palaniswami M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a 3D spinal deformity characterized by curvature and rotation of the spine. Markerless surface topography (ST) analysis has been proposed for diagnosing and monitoring AIS to reduce the X-ray radiation exposure to patients. This method captures scans of the cosmetic deformity o...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Ghaneei M,Ekyalimpa R,Westover L,Parent EC,Adeeb S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, a qualitative comparison between two types of dental implants with respect to their behaviour under immediate loading is presented. This analysis has been carried out using the finite element method. Since micromotions (and not the load) are responsible of the appearance of a fibrous interface avoiding ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Pérez del Palomar A,Arruga A,Cegoñino J,Doblaré M

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal haemodynamic parameters are associated with atheroma plaque progression and instability in coronary arteries. Flow recirculation, shear stress and pressure gradient are understood to be important pathogenic mediators in coronary disease. The effect of freedom of coronary artery movement on these parameters is...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Javadzadegan A,Yong AS,Chang M,Ng MK,Behnia M,Kritharides L

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to identify one or more performance-based criteria that may be used to generate predictive optimal control simulations of submaximal pedaling. Two-legged pedaling simulations were generated based on minimizing muscle activation, muscle stress, metabolic energy, time derivative of muscle f...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Gidley AD,Marsh AP,Umberger BR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper describes a geometrically and physically nonlinear continuum model to study the mechanical behaviour of passive and active skeletal muscle. The contraction is described with a Huxley type model. A Distributed Moments approach is used to convert the Huxley partial differential equation in a set of ord...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Gielen AW,Oomens CW,Bovendeerd PH,Arts T,Janssen JD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Generation of finite element (FE) meshes of vertebrae from computed tomography (CT) scans is labour intensive due to their geometric complexity. As such, techniques that simplify creation of meshes of vertebrae are needed to make FE analysis feasible for large studies and clinical applications. Techniques to obtain a ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Dai Y,Niebur GL

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three non-Newtonian blood viscosity models plus the Newtonian one are analysed for a patient-specific thoracic aorta anatomical model under steady-state flow conditions via wall shear stress (WSS) distribution, non-Newtonian importance factors, blood viscosity and shear rate. All blood viscosity models yield a consist...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Caballero AD,Laín S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to present a new training algorithm using artificial neural networks called multi-objective least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (MOBJ-LASSO) applied to the classification of dynamic gait patterns. The movement pattern is identified by 20 characteristics from the three components o...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Andrade A,Costa M,Paolucci L,Braga A,Pires F,Ugrinowitsch H,Menzel HJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical stresses develop within vocal fold (VF) soft tissues due to phonation-associated vibration and collision. These stresses in turn affect the hydration of VF tissue and thus influence voice health. In this paper, high-fidelity numerical computations are described, taking into account fully 3D geometry, realis...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Bhattacharya P,Siegmund T

更新日期：2014-01-01 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 aim of the present study is to examine the impact absorption mechanism of the foot for different strike patterns (rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot) using a continuum mechanics approach. A three-dimensional finite element model of the foot was employed to estimate the stress distribution in the foot at the moment of ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Morales-Orcajo E,Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo R,Losa Iglesias M,Bayod J,Barbosa de Las Casas E

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road user and represent about 23% of the road traffic deaths in the world. A finite element (FE) model corresponding to a 5th percentile female pedestrian (F05-PS) was developed by morphing the Global Human Body Models Consortium (GHBMC) 50th percentile male pedestrian (M50-PS) mode...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Pak W,Meng Y,Schap J,Koya B,Gayzik FS,Untaroiu CD

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：:Computer models of the human face have the potential to be used as powerful tools in surgery simulation and animation development applications. While existing models accurately represent various anatomical features of the face, the representation of the skin and soft tissues is very simplified. A computer model of the...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Flynn C,Stavness I,Lloyd J,Fels S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Woodpeckers can withstand a fierce impact during pecking without any brain injury. Although directly involved in the whole pecking, the role of the jaw apparatus played in the impact-resistant process of woodpeckers is still not fully clear. We employed finite element analysis, impact tests in vivo, and post-traumatic...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Xu P,Ni Y,Lu S,Liu S,Zhou X,Fan Y

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper simulates an axon with a region of reversed microtubule (MT) polarity, and investigates how the degree of polar mismatching in this region affects the formation of organelle traps in the axon. The model is based on modified Smith-Simmons equations governing molecular-motor-assisted transport in neurons. It ...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Kuznetsov AV

更新日期：2010-12-01 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：:In order to investigate injury mechanisms, and to provide directions for road safety system improvements, the HUMOS project has lead to the development of a 3D finite element model of the human body in driving position. The model geometry was obtained from a 50th percentile adult male. It includes the description of a...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Behr M,Arnoux PJ,Serre T,Bidal S,Kang HS,Thollon L,Cavallero C,Kayvantash K,Brunet C

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative planning, or intraoperative navigation of hip surgery, including joint-preserving procedures such as osteotomy or joint-replacing procedures such as total arthroplasty, needs to be performed with a high degree of accuracy to ensure a successful outcome. The ability to precisely localise the hip joint rota...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Kang MJ,Sadri H,Stern R,Magnenat-Thalmann N,Hoffmeyer P,Ji HS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis (OP) is common with advancing age. Several studies have shown a strong correlation between OP and otosclerosis. However, no studies have investigated OP of the malleus, incus or stapes in the human middle ear, its effect on middle ear transfer function. Here, we investigate whether these three ossicles de...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Zhou L,Shen N,Feng M,Liu H,Duan M,Huang X

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：:A two-dimensional time-dependent computational fluid dynamics model of the Circle of Willis has been developed. To simulate, not only the peripheral resistance of the cerebrovascular tree but also its auto-regulation function, a new "active" boundary condition has been defined and developed using control theory to pro...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Ferrandez A,David T,Brown MD

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burns in the airway from inhaling hot gases lead to one of the most common causes of death in the United States. In order to navigate tissues with large burn areas, the velocity, temperature, and heat flux distributions throughout the human airway system are computed for the inhalation of hot air using the finite-elem...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Park S

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:This paper analyses the mechanical behaviour of a new reinforced anatomical post-systems (RAPS) for endodontic restoration. The composite restorative material (CRM) completely fills the root canal (as do the commonly used cast metal posts) and multiple prefabricated composite posts (PCPs) are employed as reinforcement...

journal_title：Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering

authors： Maceri F,Martignoni M,Vairo G

更新日期：2009-02-01 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