Biomechanics
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Saturday, November 07, 2009

Biomechanical analysis of miniplate osteosynthesis for fractures of the atrophic mandible.

30 Oct 2009 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the biomechanical behavior of miniplate osteosynthesis for fracture of the edentulous mandible with various degrees of atrophy by finite element (FE) analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: ... Read more...

Kinematic and neurophysiological models: future applications in neurorehabilitation.

30 Oct 2009 This paper emphasizes the importance of developing kinematic and neurophysiological methods for evaluating motor and functional recovery in the field of neurorehabilitation. From a review of the literature, it is concluded that optoelectronic motion ... Read more...

Robotics in neuro-rehabilitation.

30 Oct 2009 OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to review robot-assisted motor and functional rehabilitation of the upper limb in patients with stroke and to outline possible clinical applications of robotics in neuro-rehabilitation. METHODS: Available ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Biomechanics'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Biomechanical analysis of miniplate osteosynthesis for fractures of the atrophic mandible. 30 Oct 2009
• Kinematic and neurophysiological models: future applications in neurorehabilitation. 30 Oct 2009
• Robotics in neuro-rehabilitation. 30 Oct 2009
• Cerebellar contributions to adaptive control of saccades in humans. 12 Oct 2009
• The brain in its body: motor control and sensing in a biomechanical context. 12 Oct 2009
• Lower limb position during treadmill jogging and fast running in microgravity. 29 Sep 2009
• An ambulatory biomechanical data collection system for use in space: design and validation. 29 Sep 2009
• Biomechanical consequences of a tear of the posterior root of the medial meniscus. Surgical technique. 29 Sep 2009
• Impact of hydrodynamics on oral biofilm strength. 29 Sep 2009
• Tongue movements during water swallowing in healthy young and older adults. 29 Sep 2009
• Postoperative changes in intraocular pressure and corneal biomechanical metrics Laser in situ keratomileusis versus laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy. 29 Sep 2009
• Biomechanical and morphological corneal response to placement of intrastromal corneal ring segments for keratoconus. 29 Sep 2009
• Three-dimensional orthodontic force measurements. 29 Sep 2009
• The hip-knee-ankle angle in children: reference values based on a full-length standing radiograph. 29 Sep 2009
• The efficacy of the floor-reaction ankle-foot orthosis in children with cerebral palsy. 29 Sep 2009
• Mechanical axis following staple epiphysiodesis for limb-length inequality. 29 Sep 2009
• A simple mechanism for measuring and adjusting distraction forces during maxillary advancement. 29 Sep 2009
• Three-dimensional imaging and computer simulation for office-based surgery. 29 Sep 2009
• Assessment of corneal biomechanical properties and intraocular pressure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. 29 Sep 2009
• Localization of the full-thickness cartilage lesions in medial and lateral unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis. 29 Sep 2009

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Technical information about 'Biomechanics'

Definition: The mechanical laws and the action of forces in living structures.

Descriptor UI: D001696

Alternative terms: Biomechanics; Kinematics;

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects; genetics; immunology; physiology; radiation effects;

Tree Number: G01.154.090; G01.374.089;

History Note: 68

Technical Notes: usually NIM