None Wenxing Zhou, None Yujie Qi, None Mengjun Liu, None Chengpang Hsiao, None Lin Wang
{"title":"Effect of foot strike patterns and cutting angles on knee kinematics and kinetics during side-cutting maneuvers","authors":"None Wenxing Zhou, None Yujie Qi, None Mengjun Liu, None Chengpang Hsiao, None Lin Wang","doi":"10.37190/abb-02192-2023-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37190/abb-02192-2023-02","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Cutting maneuvers are important actions in multidirectional sports but associated with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This study aimed to investigate the effect of different foot strike patterns and cutting angles on knee kinematics and kinetics. Methods Twenty healthy male team sports athletes performed cuts with maximum speed at three angles (45°, 90°, and 135°) with different foot strike patterns (rearfoot strike [RFS] and forefoot strike [FFS]). A three-dimensional motion capture system combined with a force plate was used to collect makers trajectory and ground reaction force (GRF). Vertical GRF, and knee joint angles and moments were compared among these cutting tasks. Results Regardless of foot strike patterns, increased knee flexion angle, knee valgus moment, and knee internal rotation moment were observed during cutting to sharper angles (p < 0.001). At 90° and 135°, the FFS condition remained in a varus position and showed lower knee flexion moment than the RFS condition (p ≤ 0.004). However, no significant differences in knee kinematic and kinetic variables were found between foot strike patterns during cutting to 45°. Conclusions These findings suggest that sharper cutting angles potentially increase the risk of ACL injury. Compared with the RFS pattern, the FFS pattern induces a slight knee varus angle and a lower knee flexion moment at sharper angles, which might further reduce the load placed on the knee.","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136301477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adam Byrski, Magdalena Kopernik, Łukasz Major, Katarzyna Kasperkiewicz, Marcin Dyner, Juergen M Lackner, David B Lumenta, Roman Major
{"title":"Characterization of biomaterials with reference to biocompatibility dedicated for patient-specific finger implants.","authors":"Adam Byrski, Magdalena Kopernik, Łukasz Major, Katarzyna Kasperkiewicz, Marcin Dyner, Juergen M Lackner, David B Lumenta, Roman Major","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The research was focused on determining basic mechanical properties, surface, and phase structure taking into consideration basic cytotoxicity analysis towards human cells.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Biological tests were performed on human C-12302 fibroblasts cells using 3D-printed Ti6Al4V alloy (Ti64), produced by laser-based powder bed fusion (LB-PBF) and Alumina Toughened Zirconia 20 (ATZ20), produced by lithography-based ceramic manufacturing (LCM). Surface modifications included electropolishing and hydroxyapatite or hydroxyapatite/zinc coating. Structure analysis was carried out using a variety of techniques such as X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), followed by mechanical properties evaluation using nanoindentation testing.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Samples subjected to surface modifications showed diversity among surface and phase structure and mechanical properties. However, the cytotoxicity towards tested cells was not significantly higher than the control. Though, a trend was noted among the materials analysed, indicating that HAp/Zn coating on Ti64 and ATZ20 resulted in the best biological performance increasing cell survivability by more than 10%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Hydroxyapatite coating on Ti64 and ATZ20 resulted in the best biological properties. Tested materials are suitable for in vivo toxicity testin.</p>","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"25 1","pages":"3-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of change in patellofemoral joint contact area by the decrease in vastus medialis muscle activation on joint stress.","authors":"Takabayashi Tomoya, Edama Mutsuaki, Inai Takuma, Kubo Masayoshi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common orthopedic trauma among runners. It is unclear whether patellofemoral joint stress (PFJS) is the highest (or lowest) when the knee joint flexion angle and extension moment are in combination under the condition that vastus medialis (VM) activation decreases. This study aimed to investigate the effects of changes in the PFJ contact area by decreasing the activation of the VM muscle on PFJS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A PFJ sagittal model was used to quantify PFJ reaction force and PFJS. The PFJ model and mathematical modelling procedure were used to quantify PFJS based on previous studies. The simulation ranges were set to knee joint flexion angles of 10-45° and extension moments of 0-240 Nm. PFJS was calculated for the normal condition (NC) and decrease condition (DC) in VM activation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When the knee joint angle and knee joint moment were at the maximum, the PFJS showed the maximum value under both conditions (NC; 14.9 N/cm2, DC; 16.4 N/cm2). PFJS was found to be higher in DC than that in NC for all simulation ranges.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Decreased VM activation may be involved in the mechanism of patellofemoral pain syndrome. In addition, the results of this study provide evidence that clinicians can enhance VM to relieve pain in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"25 2","pages":"41-47"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiashuai Liu, Zhenmin Fan, Xiao Liu, Xiao Xu, Mingyuan Liu, Xia Ye, Xiaoyan Deng
{"title":"Effect of exercise rehabilitation on hemodynamic performance after carotid artery stenting: a numerical study.","authors":"Jiashuai Liu, Zhenmin Fan, Xiao Liu, Xiao Xu, Mingyuan Liu, Xia Ye, Xiaoyan Deng","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A high in-stent restenosis rate and thrombosis have compromised clinical benefits after vascular stent placement. Exercise rehabilitation after stenting emerges as a promising and practical therapeutic strategy to improve the clinical performance of this therapy, although it remains controversial. The present study aimed to explore the impact of exercise training on hemodynamic performance after vascular stent implantation. Different 3-dimensional computational models based on the patient-specific carotids were constructed to calculate hemodynamic parameters, including flow velocity, time-averaged wall shear (TAWSS), oscillatory shear index (OSI) and relative residence time (RRT). The results demonstrated that exercise training increased TAWSS but decreased OSI and RRT in some cases after the intervention, and high-intensity exercise further suppressed the adverse blood flow. However, exercise training remarkably reduced TAWSS and elevated OSI and RRT in patients with mild stenosis at upstream of stented segment. Additionally, we discovered that the hemodynamic environment change induced by exercise training was not significant compared to the stent position in some cases. Exercise had a less beneficial impact on the disturbed blood flow after the distal common carotid artery (CCA) stenting. These findings highlighted that exercise-induced hemodynamic changes differ under different conditions. The exercise training for the intervention patients should only be performed after a comprehensive vascular function assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"25 2","pages":"3-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wojciech Toboła, Mateusz Papis, Dominik Jastrzębski, Rafał Perz
{"title":"Experimental research of energy absorbing structures within helmet samples made with the additive manufacturing method - preliminary study.","authors":"Wojciech Toboła, Mateusz Papis, Dominik Jastrzębski, Rafał Perz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to develop an energy-absorbing structure for bicycle helmets to minimize head injuries caused by collisions. The research team explored three geometric structures produced through additive methods and compares their energy absorption properties with a standard bicycle helmet made of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study prepared samples of three geometric structures (a ball, a honeycomb and a conical shape) and a fragment of a bicycle helmet made of EPS foam with the same overall dimensions. Laboratory tests were conducted using a pneumatic hammer, piston compressor, anvil, triaxial accelerometer and data processing systems. Three crash tests were performed for each type of structure, and the anvil's maximum acceleration and stopping distance after the crash were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study found that the energy absorption properties of the Polylactic Acid (PLA) material printed with the incremental method were comparable or better than those of the EPS material used in helmets. The geometric structure of the energy-absorbing material played a crucial role in its effectiveness. The most promising results were obtained for the ball samples.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study concluded that further research on energy-absorbing structures made using the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) method could be useful in the production of bicycle helmets. The results show that the geometric structure of the energy-absorbing material is a crucial factor in its effectiveness. The findings suggest that the ballshaped structure made with PLA material printed using the incremental method could be a promising design for bicycle helmets to minimize head injuries caused by collisions.</p>","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"25 1","pages":"127-136"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Małgorzata Kowalczyk, Aleksandra Truszczyńska-Baszak
{"title":"The impact of fatigue on static balance in people with chronic ankle instability.","authors":"Małgorzata Kowalczyk, Aleksandra Truszczyńska-Baszak","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of the study was to assess static postural stability under fatigue in subjects with chronic ankle instability - \"copers\" in comparison with healthy controls.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a prospective study on a group of 60 young, physically active subjects, divided into 3 groups: I - 14 subjects with unilateral ankle instability, II - 15 subjects with bilateral ankle instability, III - 31 healthy subjects, without ankle instability. The fatigue trial was based on modified Short-Term Fatigue Protocol. Static stabilography was performed with the use of HUR platform.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>showed an increase in the value of COP trace length after fatigue test in study population I. The level of COP trace length Z before fatigue was significantly lower than after fatigue. Subjects from study population I had higher levels of COP trace length Z in comparison with the control group. The main effect for the group also proved to be significant. Study population I had higher levels of COP trace length Z in comparison with the control group. For the measurement after fatigue, there was significant difference only between the study population I and the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The incidence of structural ankle instability was not correlated with functional instability. Subjects with ankle instability, or \"copers\", had good functional levels, enabling them to perform sports activities. \"Copers\" had weakened proprioception in static stabilography tests. Short and intense fatigue protocol weakened the ability to maintain balance in static stabilography test with eyes closed.</p>","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"25 1","pages":"151-160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tan Li, Xiao Qin, Zhicheng Liu, Haixia Zhang, Lin Li
{"title":"The viscoelasticity, anisotropy and location-dependence of mechanical properties of rabbit iris investigated using uniaxial tensile tests.","authors":"Tan Li, Xiao Qin, Zhicheng Liu, Haixia Zhang, Lin Li","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Abnormal iris mechanical properties have been considered to be an important cause of pupillary-block and angle-closure glaucoma. In this research, viscoelasticity, anisotropy and location-dependence of mechanical properties of rabbit iris were investigated using uniaxial tensile test.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Iris strips were taken along three directions: inner-circumferential direction (ICD), outer-circumferential direction (OCD) and radial direction (RD), respectively. Quasi-static tensile tests and stress-relaxation tests were applied on the iris strips. Then, the stress-stretch data was fitted with third order Ogden model; the stress-relaxation data was fitted with the third order Prony series model. Through comparing the tangent modulus and relaxation limit of the strips from different directions and locations, the viscoelasticity, anisotropy and location-dependence of mechanical properties of rabbit iris were explored.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The tangent moduli of iris at the stretch of 1.05 along ICD, OCD, and RD were 3.2 ± 1.4 kPa, 4.2 ± 2.6 kPa, 1.5 ± 0.8 kPa, respectively. Iris strips in ICD and OCD were found to have almost the same stress-relaxation behavior, and both relaxed slower than iris strips in RD.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The mechanical properties of the iris were typically nonlinear, viscoelastic, anisotropic and location-dependent. The stress growth rate of the circumferential direction iris strip is significantly lower than that of RD and the stress-relaxation rate is significantly higher than that of the RD. That is, the iris is more prone to deformation in RD and the stress-retention ability after deformation in RD is weak, which is consistent with the fact that the iris bombe more likely happens in RD in vivo. The results of this study may also help us to establish a more accurate finite element model to simulate the flow field of humor aqueous and find the key factor of pupillary-block.</p>","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"25 2","pages":"85-92"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jacek M. Dygut, Joanna Strąk, Jerzy Detyna, Monika W. Piwowar
{"title":"Dynamic-passive correction of hallux valgus and associated static foot deformities","authors":"Jacek M. Dygut, Joanna Strąk, Jerzy Detyna, Monika W. Piwowar","doi":"10.37190/abb-02200-2023-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37190/abb-02200-2023-02","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The paper presents, the effects of hallux valgus correction and coexisting static deformities of the foot (transversely-plano and plano-valgus foot) obtained with a new dynamic-passive method of treatment. Methods The study involved 50 patients; 26 with full big toe correction after the passive correction grip (group I) and 24 with big toe correction requiring additional passive abduction (group II). The patients regularly performed exercises using the designed device according to the planned schedule. The progress of the correction was assessed by a medical examination and additional tests. Results Results: The cross-sectional area [cm2] of the abductor hallucis muscle in three-time points among I and II groups of patients with the Hallux Valgus was measured based on MRI images. The STIR examination showed among other the abductor hallucis muscle edema after exercises with the DPc device were carried out. It evidences that exercises with the new device activate the muscle. Alignment of the big toes of both feet in groups I and II were obtained with a statistically significant result (p<0.05). The percentage progression of correction for HV and I/II IM was calculated. Conclusions Based on the new correction approach the alignment of the big toe phalanges and the remaining toes was obtained. The passive setup of the tendons with their distal inserts at the level of the big toe phalanges to the correct path of their course with the withdrawal of articular subluxations was obtained. Simultaneously, the big toe's passive correction was dynamically consolidated through a specially selected set of exercises.","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"393 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136301463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Małgorzata Kowalczyk, Aleksandra Truszczyńska-Baszak
{"title":"The impact of fatigue on static balance in people with chronic ankle instability","authors":"Małgorzata Kowalczyk, Aleksandra Truszczyńska-Baszak","doi":"10.37190/abb-02214-2023-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37190/abb-02214-2023-02","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The aim of the study was to assess static postural stability under fatigue in subjects with chronic ankle instability – “coopers” in comparison to healthy controls. Methods We conducted a prospective study on a group of 60 young, physically active subjects, who we divided into 3 groups: I- 14 subjects with unilateral ankle instability, II - 15 subjects with bilateral ankle instability, 31 healthy subjects, without ankle instability. The fatigue trial was based on modified Short-Term Fatigue Protocol. Static stabilography was performed with the use of HUR platform. Results Results showed an increase in the value of COP trace length after fatigue test in study population I. The level of COP trace length Z before fatigue was significantly lower than after fatigue. Subjects from study population I had higher levels of COP trace length Z in comparison with the control group. The main effect for the group also proved to be significant. Study population I had higher levels of COP trace length Z in comparison with the control group. For the measurement after fatigue there was significant difference only between the study population I and the control group. Conclusions 1. The incidence of structural ankle instability was not correlated with functional instability. Subjects with ankle instability, or “copers”, had good functional levels, enabling them to perform sports activities. 2. “Copers” had weakened proprioception in static stabilography tests.","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136301917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Magdalena Zawadka, Jakub Smołka, Maria Skublewska-Paszkowska, Edyta Lukasik, Grzegorz Zieliński, Piotr Gawda
{"title":"Relationship of lumbar-hip kinematics during trunk flexion and sex, body mass index, and self-reported energy expenditure: a cross-sectional analysis","authors":"Magdalena Zawadka, Jakub Smołka, Maria Skublewska-Paszkowska, Edyta Lukasik, Grzegorz Zieliński, Piotr Gawda","doi":"10.37190/abb-02211-2023-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37190/abb-02211-2023-03","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Physical activity (PA) is a well-known, simple and effective preventive and therapeutic intervention for low back pain (LBP). In spite of the growing interest in active lifestyles and its benefits, more needs to be known about the relationship between energy expenditure, body mass and lumbar-pelvic kinematics during the forward bending movement in a group of young asymptomatic people who met PA guidelines. Young people can be identified as a future risk group of civilisation diseases and lumbar-hip kinematics can be considered as a predictor of LBP occurrence. The aim of this study was to identify the association of sex, self-reported energy expenditure, body mass index, and lumbar-hip kinematics in young people. Methods Sixty-four students at pre-employment stage participated in the study. They declared moderate-to-high PA and activity-induced energy expenditure (AEE) was self-reported. Kinematic data of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip were collected during forward bending using a 3D motion capture system. Results Sex was found to be associated with pelvis (β=-0.38 p=0.002) and lumbar mobility (β=0.49, p<0.001) during forward bending and BMI was related only to lumbar mobility (β=-0.41, p=0.001). Recreation AEE significantly predicted hip flexion mobility (β =0.38, p=0.002). Conclusions This study showed that among a sample of physically active young people, BMI, self-reported AEE, and sex can partially predict lumbar-hip kinematics during trunk flexion. Recreational PA can be regarded as improving hip mobility and thus making forward bending more effective and less prone to injury.","PeriodicalId":6897,"journal":{"name":"Acta of bioengineering and biomechanics","volume":"2012 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136301918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}