Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
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EISSN:1528-8951|ISSN:0148-0731|Disc:The Journal of Biomechanical Engineering reports research results involving the application of mechanical engineering principles to the improvement of human health. The scope of relevant topics ranges from basic biology to biomedical applications and includes theoretical, computational, experimental, and clinical studies|Priority:12|Publisher:American Society of Mechanical Engineers|
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Predicting the Effects of Walker Height and Weight Support on Assisted Gait Using Physics-Based Predictive Simulations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Walker-assisted gait is widely used in clinical rehabilitation for individuals with muscle weakness and balance impairments. This study presents a first step toward developing a predictive simulation framework ... -
Vertebral Body Kinematics Measured From T1-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Optimized Rigid Registration
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful method to noninvasively measure vertebral kinematics (rotations and translations). Measurement of vertebral kinematics should be both fast and accurate, a need potentially ... -
Integrated Workflow Finite Element Modeling of the Temporomandibular Joint: Toward a Methodical and Reproducible Approach
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study presents a patient-specific parametric model of the temporomandibular joint, designed to be semi-automated, and reproducible for multiple patients. The numerical model is used to evaluate mandibular ... -
Parameter Identification for a Four-Compartment Controller Muscle Fatigue Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Localized muscle fatigue arises from interacting central and peripheral mechanisms whose contributions vary with contraction intensity and joint velocity. The four-compartment controller with enhanced recovery ... -
Excessive Shear Rate, Not Shear Stress, Influences Cell Mechanical Damage in Small-Bore Needle Injections
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Cell therapies and 3D bioprinting often require suspended cells to be delivered through needles of 20-gauge and smaller. This often damages cells, affecting their short and long-term viability. Most researchers ... -
Optimal Powered Ankle–Foot Prosthesis Torque Profiles to Improve Walking Performance for Individuals With a Unilateral Transtibial Amputation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Prosthetic ankle–foot devices provide valuable assistance for individuals with a unilateral transtibial amputation (TTA) to effectively engage in daily living activities, although users often experience diminished ... -
Effects of Overcorrection on Mitigating Uncontrolled Tipping During Incisor Retraction Using Clear Aligners: Finite Element Analysis and in vitro Experiment
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Uncontrolled tipping during incisor retraction with clear aligners continues to limit orthodontic treatment. Different countermeasures have been proposed to improve the predictability of aligners, such as power ... -
Mechanistic Model to Predict Forces in Bone End Milling: An Experimental Study Intended for Bone Grafting Surgery
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In orthopedic surgery, subtractive manufacturing processes, such as drilling, sawing, grinding, and milling, are employed for implant placement, fracture fixation, and reconstruction surgery. If the forces resulting ... -
The Effects of Walking Speed on Three-Dimensional Foot Rigidity and Multisegment Coordination
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The foot's role in movement varies dramatically across stance, absorbing shock upon heel strike, storing strain energy during midstance, and generating power during push-off. These functions are made possible by ... -
Theoretical Considerations for Patient-Specific Modeling Based on Observable State Variables
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In this study, we address fundamental theoretical considerations that should guide biomedical engineers in the assessment of patient-specific risk of tissue failure, or the assessment of other material properties ... -
Experimental Assessment of the Hip Trajectory Error Framework for Designing Prosthetic Feet for Above-Knee Amputees During Walking
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Providing a well-fitting prosthetic foot can improve a user's mobility and satisfaction with their lower-limb prosthesis, but achieving high performance with a prosthetic foot for people with an above-knee ... -
Late Triggering in Tagged Magnetic Resonance Imaging for in vivo Characterization of Brain Biomechanics During Head Rotation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Tagged magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been successfully applied for noninvasive quantification of in vivo brain deformation, enabling characterization of strain distributions under mild, noninjurious loading ... -
Finite Element Analysis for the Load-Bearing Femur and Tibia in the Human Knee Using an in vivo HR-pQCT Protocol
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) combined with micro-finite element (μFE) analysis enables noninvasive assessment of bone mechanics. While widely used at the distal radius and ... -
Bayesian Inference Framework to Identify Skin Material Properties in vivo From Active Membranes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Accurate in vivo characterization of skin mechanical properties is essential for diagnostics and treatment planning across dermatological and surgical applications. Existing noninvasive techniques are limited in ... -
Magnetic Resonance Elastography With Incremental Compressive Prestrain as a Method for Mapping Ex Vivo Brain Tissue Mechanical Properties
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Traumatic brain injury (TBI), resulting from blunt or blast impact to the head, affects approximately 1.6 million Americans per year. Brain biomechanics and injury models play a fundamental role in the TBI community ... -
A Pilot Study to Quantify In Vivo Meniscus Mechanics Under Load Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Meniscus tears compromise its mechanical function, leading to impaired joint loading and, if left untreated, increase the risk of further joint degeneration. Surgical repair can be successful for certain tear ... -
Deciphering the “Art” in Modeling and Simulation of the Knee Joint: Model Benchmarking
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Given the strong ties to data sharing and the responsible use of resources, reproducibility of modeling and simulation practice is of paramount importance in science. Computational models in orthopedics provide ... -
Kinematic Data Augmentation Using a Spatiotemporal Dual-Discriminator Generative Adversarial Network for Joint Angle Prediction of Infant Crawling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Accurately generating joint motion trajectories for infant crawling is crucial for developing effective control strategies for exoskeletons. However, the limited availability of infant crawling data, owing to the ... -
Investigating the Regional, Directional, and Rate-Dependent Mechanical Response of Fixed Human Brain Tissue Under Compression
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Assuming homogeneous mechanical properties for all brain tissue in computational simulations may lead to inaccurate predictions of response, affecting conclusions about brain injury mechanisms, prevention, and ... -
Stretching the Limits: From Planar-Biaxial Stress–Stretch to Arterial Pressure–Diameter
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Understanding the physiological condition of the vascular system is critical to explain, treat, and manage vascular disease. Numerous experimental and computational studies characterize the mechanical behavior ...