publications

Recent Publications (2005 onwards)

Osterhoff, G., et al. Medial support by fibula bone graft in angular stable plate fixation of proximal humeral fractures: an in vitro study with synthetic bone. J Shoulder Elbow Surg (2011).

Li, Y. & Snedeker, J.G. Elastography: modality-specific approaches, clinical applications, and research horizons. Skeletal Radiol 40, 389-397 (2011).

Fessel, G. & Snedeker, J.G. Equivalent stiffness after glycosaminoglycan depletion in tendon--an ultra-structural finite element model and corresponding experiments. J Theor Biol 268, 77-83 (2011).

Farshad, M., Gerber, C., Snedeker, J.G., Frauenfelder, T. & Meyer, D.C. Structure of retracted tendons after staged repair following continuous traction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc (2011).

Buschmann, J., et al. Small hook thread (Quill) and soft felt internal splint to increase the primary repair strength of lacerated rabbit Achilles tendons: Biomechanical analysis and considerations for hand surgery. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) (2011).

Sheyn, D., et al. Genetically modified mesenchymal stem cells induce mechanically stable posterior spine fusion. Tissue Eng Part A 16, 3679-3686 (2010).

Sharma, R.I. & Snedeker, J.G. Biochemical and biomechanical gradients for directed bone marrow stromal cell differentiation toward tendon and bone. Biomaterials 31, 7695-7704 (2010).

Rigozzi, S., Muller, R. & Snedeker, J.G. Collagen fibril morphology and mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon in two inbred mouse strains. J Anat 216, 724-731 (2010).

Loosli, Y., Luginbuehl, R. & Snedeker, J.G. Cytoskeleton reorganization of spreading cells on micro-patterned islands: a functional model. Philos Transact A Math Phys Eng Sci 368, 2629-2652 (2010).

Kelm, J.M., et al. A novel concept for scaffold-free vessel tissue engineering: self-assembly of microtissue building blocks. J Biotechnol 148, 46-55 (2010).

Furnstahl, P., et al. Computer assisted reconstruction of complex proximal humerus fractures for preoperative planning. Med Image Anal (2010).

Favre, P., Sussmann, P.S. & Gerber, C. The effect of component positioning on intrinsic stability of the reverse shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 19, 550-556 (2010).

Favre, P., Gerber, C. & Snedeker, J.G. Automated muscle wrapping using finite element contact detection. J Biomech 43, 1931-1940 (2010).

Favre, P., Farine, M., Snedeker, J.G., Maquieira, G.J. & Espinosa, N. Biomechanical consequences of first metatarsal osteotomy in treating hallux valgus. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 25, 721-727 (2010).

Espinosa, N., Walti, M., Favre, P. & Snedeker, J.G. Misalignment of total ankle components can induce high joint contact pressures. J Bone Joint Surg Am 92, 1179-1187 (2010).

Brucker, P.U., et al. Tensile and shear loading stability of all-inside meniscal repairs: an in vitro biomechanical evaluation. Am J Sports Med 38, 1838-1844 (2010).

Bartalena, G., et al. A novel method for assessing adherent single-cell stiffness in tension: design and testing of a substrate-based live cell functional imaging device. Biomed Microdevices (2010).

Snedeker, J.G., et al. An analytical model for elucidating tendon tissue structure and biomechanical function from in vivo cellular confocal microscopy images. Cells Tissues Organs 190, 111-119 (2009).

Snedeker, J.G., Ben Arav, A., Zilberman, Y., Pelled, G. & Gazit, D. Functional fibered confocal microscopy: a promising tool for assessing tendon regeneration. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 15, 485-491 (2009).

Schweizer, A., Moor, B.K., Nagy, L. & Snedeker, J.G. Static and dynamic human flexor tendon-pulley interaction. J Biomech 42, 1856-1861 (2009).

Ruckstuhl, H., et al. Shoulder abduction moment arms in three clinically important positions. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 18, 632-638 (2009).

Rigozzi, S., Muller, R. & Snedeker, J.G. Local strain measurement reveals a varied regional dependence of tensile tendon mechanics on glycosaminoglycan content. J Biomech 42, 1547-1552 (2009).

Moor, B.K., Nagy, L., Snedeker, J.G. & Schweizer, A. Friction between finger flexor tendons and the pulley system in the crimp grip position. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 24, 20-25 (2009).

Fessel, G. & Snedeker, J.G. Evidence against proteoglycan mediated collagen fibril load transmission and dynamic viscoelasticity in tendon. Matrix Biol 28, 503-510 (2009).

Favre, P., Snedeker, J.G. & Gerber, C. Numerical modelling of the shoulder for clinical applications. Philos Transact A Math Phys Eng Sci 367, 2095-2118 (2009).

Favre, P., Jacob, H.A. & Gerber, C. Changes in shoulder muscle function with humeral position: a graphical description. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 18, 114-121 (2009).

Favre, P., Moor, B., Snedeker, J.G. & Gerber, C. Influence of component positioning on impingement in conventional total shoulder arthroplasty. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 23, 175-183 (2008).

Favre, P., Loeb, M.D., Helmy, N. & Gerber, C. Latissimus dorsi transfer to restore external rotation with reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a biomechanical study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 17, 650-658 (2008).

Diezi, C., Favre, P. & Vienne, P. Primary isolated subtalar arthrodesis: outcome after 2 to 5 years followup. Foot Ankle Int 29, 1195-1202 (2008).

Werner, C.M., Favre, P., van Lenthe, H.G. & Dumont, C.E. Pedicled vascularized rib transfer for reconstruction of clavicle nonunions with bony defects: anatomical and biomechanical considerations. Plast Reconstr Surg 120, 173-180 (2007).

Werner, C.M., Favre, P. & Gerber, C. The role of the subscapularis in preventing anterior glenohumeral subluxation in the abducted, externally rotated position of the arm. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 22, 495-501 (2007).

Vienne, P., et al. Comparative mechanical testing of different geometric designs of distal first metatarsal osteotomies. Foot Ankle Int 28, 232-236 (2007).

Snedeker, J.G., et al. A comprehensive renal injury concept based on a validated finite element model of the human abdomen. J Trauma 62, 1240-1249 (2007).

Favre, P., et al. The contralateral foot in children with unilateral clubfoot: a study of pressures and forces involved in gait. J Pediatr Orthop 27, 54-59 (2007).

Wust, D.M., Meyer, D.C., Favre, P. & Gerber, C. Mechanical and handling properties of braided polyblend polyethylene sutures in comparison to braided polyester and monofilament polydioxanone sutures. Arthroscopy 22, 1146-1153 (2006).

Werner, C.M., et al. Effect of experimental suprascapular nerve block on active glenohumeral translations in vivo. J Orthop Res 24, 491-500 (2006).

Vienne, P., et al. Metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis after failed Keller-Brandes procedure. Foot Ankle Int 27, 894-901 (2006).

Snedeker, J.G., et al. Microstructural insight into pedestrian pelvic fracture as assessed by high-resolution computed tomography. J Biomech 39, 2709-2713 (2006).

Snedeker, J.G., et al. Endoscopic cellular microscopy for in vivo biomechanical assessment of tendon function. J Biomed Opt 11, 064010 (2006).

Schmitt, K.U., Varga, Z. & Snedeker, J.G. Comparing the biomechanical response of human and porcine kidneys to blunt trauma. J Trauma 60, 885-887 (2006).

Schmitt, K.U. & Snedeker, J.G. Kidney injury: an experimental investigation of blunt renal trauma. J Trauma 60, 880-884 (2006).

Schmitt, K.U. & Snedeker, J.G. Analysis of the biomechanical response of kidneys under blunt impact. Traffic Inj Prev 7, 171-181 (2006).

Nyffeler, R.W., et al. Effects of glenoid component version on humeral head displacement and joint reaction forces: an experimental study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 15, 625-629 (2006).

Bremer, A.K., Sennwald, G.R., Favre, P. & Jacob, H.A. Moment arms of forearm rotators. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 21, 683-691 (2006).

Werner, C.M., Jacob, H.A., Ramseier, L.E., Favre, P. & Exner, G.U. Uncemented short-length diaphyseal segmental replacement prosthesis fixation--finite element analysis and long-term results. J Orthop Res 23, 1065-1072 (2005).

Snedeker, J.G., et al. Strain-rate dependent material properties of the porcine and human kidney capsule. J Biomech 38, 1011-1021 (2005).

Snedeker, J.G., Barbezat, M., Niederer, P., Schmidlin, F.R. & Farshad, M. Strain energy density as a rupture criterion for the kidney: impact tests on porcine organs, finite element simulation, and a baseline comparison between human and porcine tissues. J Biomech 38, 993-1001 (2005).

Favre, P., Sheikh, R., Fucentese, S.F. & Jacob, H.A. An algorithm for estimation of shoulder muscle forces for clinical use. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 20, 822-833 (2005).