Carpal arch space increased by volar force applied to the skin surface above the carpal tunnel
This study demonstrated that applying external forces on the wrist skin to increase the carpal arch space was feasible. The magnitude of the force influenced its effect on altering the carpal arch. Study limitations include small sample size and inclusion of male specimens. Future in vivo work is needed for clinical translation feasibility. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 10, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hui Zhang, David Jordan, Zong-Ming Li Source Type: research
Body mass affects kinetic symmetry and inflammatory markers in adolescent knees during gait
Inflammatory response increases with greater knee joint asymmetry, suggesting knee joint damage and altered joint loading co-exist in adolescents with obesity. Increased risk to joint health may exist in sub-phases where knee joints are improperly loaded. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 10, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sarah P. Shultz, Ashley N. Buck, Philip W. Fink, Stacey M. Kung, Mary J. Ward, Zoltan Antal, Sherry I. Backus, Andrew P. Kraszewski, Howard J. Hillstrom Source Type: research
In memory of Professor Dan Bader
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Emeritus Professor Dan Bader, former Associate Editor of Clinical Biomechanics (from 2017) with the readership of our journal. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 9, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Measuring Young's modulus of single trabeculae in cancellous bone using a two-point bending test
This study for the first time determined Young's modulus of single trabeculae of cancellous bone of osteoporotically altered human humeral heads. Implementing the non-destructive sample measurement before exposure resulted in a methodical improvement. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 5, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rasmus Johannes Clausing, Alexander Stiller, Florian Kuhn, Carlos Alfonso Fonseca Ulloa, Christian F ölsch, Marian Kampschulte, Gabriele A. Krombach, Markus Rickert, Alexander Jahnke Source Type: research
Quantitative assessment of trunk movements in functional reaching in children and adolescents with dyskinetic cerebral palsy
Current results provide insights in trunk control at population level. This is a first step towards a better and individualized evaluation and treatment for trunk control, being an important factor in improving functional activities for individuals with dyskinetic cerebral palsy. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 5, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: E. Van Wonterghem, I. Vanmechelen, H. Haberfehlner, B. Decrock, E. Monbaliu Source Type: research
Short-term vancomycin and buffer soaking does not change rabbit achilles tendon tensile material properties
From these results, we conclude that soaking an allograft tendon in antibiotic solution for up to 30 min prior to implantation does not change the tensile material properties of tendons, supporting current clinical practice. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 4, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Olivia L. Dyer, Benjamin B. Wheatley, Mark A. Seeley Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Exploration of arm weight effects on hemiparetic stroke participants' gait performance
This study's exploratory results demonstrate arm weight's potential for improving higher-functioning stroke survivors' gait performance. Arm weight addition merits further investigation as a possible rehabilitation intervention in the stroke population. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 4, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hyung Suk Yang, C. Roger James, Lee T. Atkins, Steven F. Sawyer, Phillip S. Sizer, Neeraj A. Kumar, Nathan E. Burgess, Jongyeol Kim Source Type: research
American Society of Biomechanics Clinical Biomechanics Award 2021: Redistribution of muscle-tendon work in children with cerebral palsy who walk in crouch
There was a marked difference in functional behavior of the triceps surae and quadriceps in children with cerebral palsy who walk in crouch. In particular, the triceps surae of children with cerebral palsy exhibited spring-like behavior about the ankle while the quadriceps exhibited more motor-like behavior about the knee. This redistribution in work could partly be associated with the elevated energetic cost of walking in children with cerebral palsy and is relevant to consider when planning treatments to correct crouch gait. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 3, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Anahid Ebrahimi, Jack A. Martin, Michael H. Schwartz, Tom F. Novacheck, Darryl G. Thelen Source Type: research
Biomechanical characteristics of rib fracture fixation systems
The current fixation systems differ in their design, mode of action, and biomechanical properties. Differences in biomechanical properties such as stiffness and load to failure especially apply to fractured ribs. Insight in the differences between the systems might guide more specific implant selection and increase the surgeon's awareness for localizing hardware complaints or failure. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 3, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jonne T.H. Prins, Suzanne F.M. Van Wijck, Sander A. Leeflang, Gert-Jan Kleinrensink, Lawrence Lottenberg, Pablo Moreno de la Santa Barajas, Pieter J. Van Huijstee, Jefrey Vermeulen, Michael H.J. Verhofstad, Amir A. Zadpoor, Mathieu M.E. Wijffels, Esther M Source Type: research
Redistribution of muscle-tendon work in children with cerebral palsy who walk in crouch
There was a marked difference in functional behavior of the triceps surae and quadriceps in children with cerebral palsy who walk in crouch. In particular, the triceps surae of children with cerebral palsy exhibited spring-like behavior about the ankle while the quadriceps exhibited more motor-like behavior about the knee. This redistribution in work could partly be associated with the elevated energetic cost of walking in children with cerebral palsy and is relevant to consider when planning treatments to correct crouch gait. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 3, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Anahid Ebrahimi, Jack A. Martin, Michael H. Schwartz, Tom F. Novacheck, Darryl G. Thelen Source Type: research
Biomechanical responses of the human lumbar spine to vertical whole-body vibration in normal and osteoporotic conditions
Osteoporosis deteriorates the effect of whole-body vibration on lumbar spine, and the lower lumbar segments might have a higher likelihood of disc degeneration under whole-body vibration. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 3, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wei Fan, Chi Zhang, Dong-Xiang Zhang, Li-Xin Guo, Ming Zhang Source Type: research
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Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 1, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Association of sagittal spinal alignment in the standing position with the masses and amounts of intramuscular non-contractile tissue of the trunk and lower extremity muscles in patients with Parkinson's disease
The results of this study suggested the association between a low lumbar lordosis angle in the standing position and low lumbar erector spinae and multifidus muscle thicknesses and between a high sacral anterior inclination angle in the standing position and low lumbar multifidus muscle thickness in patients with PD. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - December 23, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mitsuhiro Masaki, Maki Kasahara, Yukika Inagaki, Minori Yokota, Moeka Takeuchi Source Type: research
The impact of prolonged experimental neck pain on walking stability and gait kinematics - A parallel-group study
Walking while reading on a smartphone, but not mild neck muscle pain, caused changes in the gait kinematics compared to normal walking without neck pain. This finding suggests that movement alterations during walking are not an early feature of prolonged experimental neck pain. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - December 23, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Morten Bilde Simonsen, Edith Elgueta Cancino, Priscila de Brito Silva, Line Bay S ørensen, Rogerio Pessoto Hirata, Steffan Wittrup McPhee Christensen Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Is the rod necessary? Biomechanical comparison of static knee spacers during axial loading
While the spacer reinforcement or the sheer presence of a rod did not influence the axial loading capacity in this in vitro study, weightbearing should be discouraged to limit further bone erosion. (Source: Clinical Biomechanics)
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - December 22, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Philipp Egenolf, Dorothee Wasseq, Max Joseph Scheyerer, Andreas Prescher, Kilian Wegmann, Lars Peter M üller, Peer Eysel, Christina Otto-Lambertz Source Type: research
