Topics: Biomechanics , Cements (Adhesives) , Ceramics , Finite element analysis , Stress , Veneer , Fracture (Process) , Fracture (Materials) , Design , Finite element model

Advantages and Drawbacks of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fusion Versus Flexor Tendon Transfer in the Correction of Hammer and Claw Toe Deformity. A Finite-Element Study

Javier Bayod, Marta Losa-Iglesias, Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa-Vallejo, Juan Carlos Prados-Frutos, Kevin T. Jules, Manuel Doblaré

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001115

Abstract

View articletitled, Advantages and Drawbacks of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fusion Versus Flexor Tendon Transfer in the Correction of Hammer and Claw Toe Deformity. A Finite-Element Study

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Topics: Displacement , Finite element analysis , Hammers , Stress , Surgery , Tendons , Compressive stress , Muscle

Development of a CFD Boundary Condition to Model Transient Vapor Absorption in the Respiratory Airways

Geng Tian, P. Worth Longest

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001045

Abstract

View articletitled, Development of a CFD Boundary Condition to Model Transient Vapor Absorption in the Respiratory Airways

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Topics: Absorption , Benzene , Biological tissues , Blood , Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Vapors

Optimal Control of the Spine System

Yunfei Xu, Jongeun Choi, N. Peter Reeves, Jacek Cholewicki

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000955

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Control of the Spine System

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Topics: Closed loop systems , Control equipment , Control systems , Delays , Feedback , Muscle , Optimal control , Robustness , Design

Sensitivity of Digital Thermal Monitoring Parameters to Reactive Hyperemia

Mohammad W. Akhtar, Stanley J. Kleis, Ralph W. Metcalfe, Morteza Naghavi

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001137

Abstract

View articletitled, Sensitivity of Digital Thermal Monitoring Parameters to Reactive Hyperemia

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Cardiovascular system , Blood flow , Signals , Diseases

The Influence of Bioreactor Geometry and the Mechanical Environment on Engineered Tissues

J. M. Osborne, R. D. O’Dea, J. P. Whiteley, H. M. Byrne, S. L. Waters

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001160

Abstract

View articletitled, The Influence of Bioreactor Geometry and the Mechanical Environment on Engineered Tissues

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Topics: Biological tissues , Bioreactors , Pressure , Stress , Wavelength , Density , Geometry , Shear stress , Shear (Mechanics)

Analysis of Flow Patterns in a Patient-Specific Aortic Dissection Model

Z. Cheng, F. P. P. Tan, C. V. Riga, C. D. Bicknell, M. S. Hamady, R. G. J. Gibbs, N. B. Wood, X. Y. Xu

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000964

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of Flow Patterns in a Patient-Specific Aortic Dissection Model

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Topics: Aorta , Flow (Dynamics) , Shear stress , Turbulence

Experimental Techniques for Studying Poroelasticity in Brain Phantom Gels Under High Flow Microinfusion

O. Ivanchenko, N. Sindhwani, A. Linninger

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001164

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Techniques for Studying Poroelasticity in Brain Phantom Gels Under High Flow Microinfusion

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Topics: Biological tissues , Brain , Catheters , Deformation , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Hydraulic conductivity , Polariscopes , Porosity

Flow and Particle Dispersion in a Pulmonary Alveolus—Part I: Velocity Measurements and Convective Particle Transport

Sudhaker Chhabra, Ajay K. Prasad

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001112

Abstract

View articletitled, Flow and Particle Dispersion in a Pulmonary Alveolus—Part I: Velocity Measurements and Convective Particle Transport

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Cavities , Respiratory cycle , Cycles

Flow and Particle Dispersion in a Pulmonary Alveolus—Part II: Effect of Gravity on Particle Transport

Sudhaker Chhabra, Ajay K. Prasad

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001113

Abstract

View articletitled, Flow and Particle Dispersion in a Pulmonary Alveolus—Part II: Effect of Gravity on Particle Transport

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Topics: Particulate matter , Gravity (Force) , Flow (Dynamics)

Technical Briefs

Computational Model of the Cerebral Ventricles in Hydrocephalus

Shaokoon Cheng, Lynne E. Bilston

J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 054501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001025

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Model of the Cerebral Ventricles in Hydrocephalus

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Topics: Biological tissues , Brain , Damage , Finite element analysis , Stress , Three-dimensional models , Geometry , Biomechanics , Fluids , Boundary-value problems