@inproceedings{KuhlenDigel2017,
  author    = {Kuhlen, Max and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Fluorescence signatures and detection limits of ubiquitous terrestrial bio-compounds},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {102 -- 103},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SuryoputriGhaderiLinderetal.2017,
  author    = {Suryoputri, Nathania and Ghaderi, Aydin and Linder, Peter and Kotliar, Konstantin and G{\"o}ttler, Jens and Sorg, Christian and Grimmer, Timo},
  title     = {Does hemodynamic response function change in Alzheimer disease?},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {92},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{JabbariBhattaraiAndingetal.2017,
  author    = {Jabbari, Medisa and Bhattarai, Aroj and Anding, Ralf and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Biomechanical simulation of different prosthetic meshes for repairing uterine/vaginal vault prolapse},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {118 -- 119},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BirgelLeschingerWegmannetal.2017,
  author    = {Birgel, Stefan and Leschinger, Tim and Wegmann, Kilian and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Calculation of muscle forces and joint reaction loads in shoulder area via an OpenSim based computer calculation},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {116 -- 117},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{AbelPerezVianaCiritsisetal.2017,
  author    = {Abel, Alexander and P{\´e}rez-Viana, Daniel and Ciritsis, Bernard and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Prevention of femur neck fractures through femoroplasty},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {114 -- 115},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MichaelMayerWeberetal.2017,
  author    = {Michael, Hackl and Mayer, Katharina and Weber, Mareike and Staat, Manfred and van Riet, Roger and Burkhart, Klau Josef and M{\"u}ller, Lars Peter and Wegmann, Kilian},
  title     = {Plate osteosynthesis of proximal ulna fractures : a biomechanical micromotion analysis},
  series = {The journal of hand surgery},
  volume    = {42},
  journal   = {The journal of hand surgery},
  number    = {10},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0363-5023},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.05.014},
  pages     = {834.e1 -- 834.e7},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{CiritsisHorbachStaatetal.2018,
  author    = {Ciritsis, Alexander and Horbach, Andreas and Staat, Manfred and Kuhl, Christiane K. and Kraemer, Nils Andreas},
  title     = {Porosity and tissue integration of elastic mesh implants evaluated in vitro and in vivo},
  series = {Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part B: Applied Biomaterials},
  volume    = {106},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part B: Applied Biomaterials},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {New York, NY},
  issn      = {1552-4981},
  doi       = {10.1002/jbm.b.33877},
  pages     = {827 -- 833},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Purpose In vivo, a loss of mesh porosity triggers scar tissue formation and restricts functionality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the properties and configuration changes as mesh deformation and mesh shrinkage of a soft mesh implant compared with a conventional stiff mesh implant in vitro and in a porcine model. Material and Methods Tensile tests and digital image correlation were used to determine the textile porosity for both mesh types in vitro. A group of three pigs each were treated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) visible conventional stiff polyvinylidene fluoride meshes (PVDF) or with soft thermoplastic polyurethane meshes (TPU) (FEG Textiltechnik mbH, Aachen, Germany), respectively. MRI was performed with a pneumoperitoneum at a pressure of 0 and 15 mmHg, which resulted in bulging of the abdomen. The mesh-induced signal voids were semiautomatically segmented and the mesh areas were determined. With the deformations assessed in both mesh types at both pressure conditions, the porosity change of the meshes after 8 weeks of ingrowth was calculated as an indicator of preserved elastic properties. The explanted specimens were examined histologically for the maturity of the scar (collagen I/III ratio). Results In TPU, the in vitro porosity increased constantly, in PVDF, a loss of porosity was observed under mild stresses. In vivo, the mean mesh areas of TPU were 206.8 cm2 (± 5.7 cm2) at 0 mmHg pneumoperitoneum and 274.6 cm2 (± 5.2 cm2) at 15 mmHg; for PVDF the mean areas were 205.5 cm2 (± 8.8 cm2) and 221.5 cm2 (± 11.8 cm2), respectively. The pneumoperitoneum-induced pressure increase resulted in a calculated porosity increase of 8.4\% for TPU and of 1.2\% for PVDF. The mean collagen I/III ratio was 8.7 (± 0.5) for TPU and 4.7 (± 0.7) for PVDF. Conclusion The elastic properties of TPU mesh implants result in improved tissue integration compared to conventional PVDF meshes, and they adapt more efficiently to the abdominal wall. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 106B: 827-833, 2018.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LanzlKotliar2017,
  author    = {Lanzl, I. and Kotliar, Konstantin},
  title     = {K{\"o}nnen Anti-VEGF-Injektionen Glaukom oder okul{\"a}re Hypertension verursachen?},
  series = {Klinische Monatsbl{\"a}tter f{\"u}r Augenheilkunde},
  volume    = {234},
  journal   = {Klinische Monatsbl{\"a}tter f{\"u}r Augenheilkunde},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Thieme},
  address   = {Stuttgart},
  issn      = {0023-2165},
  doi       = {10.1055/s-0043-101819},
  pages     = {191 -- 193},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{AbelBoninAlbrachtetal.2010,
  author    = {Abel, Thomas and Bonin, Dominik and Albracht, Kirsten and Zeller, Sebastian and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Burkett, Brendan and Str{\"u}der, Heiko K.},
  title     = {Kinematic profile of the elite handcyclist},
  series = {28th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Marquette, Michigan, USA, July 19 - 23, 2010},
  booktitle = {28th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Marquette, Michigan, USA, July 19 - 23, 2010},
  issn      = {1999-4168},
  pages     = {140 -- 141},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BraunsteinGoldmannAlbrachtetal.2013,
  author    = {Braunstein, Bjoern and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten and Sanno, Maximilian and Willwacher, Steffen and Heinrich, Kai and Herrmann, Volker and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter},
  title     = {Joint specific contribution of mechanical power and work during acceleration and top speed in elite sprinters},
  series = {31 International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Taipei, Taiwan, July 07 - July 22, 2013},
  booktitle = {31 International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Taipei, Taiwan, July 07 - July 22, 2013},
  issn      = {1999-4168},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{DroszezSannoGoldmannetal.2016,
  author    = {Droszez, Anna and Sanno, Maximilian and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gerd-Peter and Braunstein, Bjoern},
  title     = {Differences between take-off behavior during vertical jumps and two artistic elements},
  series = {34th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sport, Tsukuba, Japan, July 18-22, 2016},
  booktitle = {34th International Conference of Biomechanics in Sport, Tsukuba, Japan, July 18-22, 2016},
  issn      = {1999-4168},
  pages     = {577 -- 580},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{GoldmannBraunsteinHeinrichetal.2015,
  author    = {Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Braunstein, Bjoern and Heinrich, Kai and Sanno, Maximilian and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Ritzdorf, Wolfgang and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Joint work of the take-off leg during elite high jump},
  series = {Proceedings of the 33th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 33th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)},
  pages     = {3 S.},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ZangeSchopenAlbrachtetal.2017,
  author    = {Zange, Jochen and Schopen, Kathrin and Albracht, Kirsten and Gerlach, Darius A. and Frings-Meuthen, Petra and Maffiuletti, Nicola A. and Bloch, Wilhelm and Rittweger, J{\"o}rn},
  title     = {Using the Hephaistos orthotic device to study countermeasure effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and dietary lupin protein supplementation, a randomised controlled trial},
  series = {Plos one},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Plos one},
  number    = {2},
  doi       = {10.1371/journal.pone.0171562},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KolditzAlbinFasseetal.2015,
  author    = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albin, Thivaharan and Fasse, Alessandro and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Abel, Dirk and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Simulative Analysis of Joint Loading During Leg Press Exercise for Control Applications},
  series = {IFAC-PapersOnLine},
  volume    = {48},
  booktitle = {IFAC-PapersOnLine},
  number    = {20},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.ifacol.2015.10.179},
  pages     = {435 -- 440},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KolditzAlbrachtFasseetal.2015,
  author    = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albracht, Kirsten and Fasse, Alessandro and Albin, Thivaharan and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Abel, Dirk},
  title     = {Evaluation of an industrial robot as a leg press training device},
  series = {XV International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics July 9th - 11th 2015, Edinburgh, UK},
  booktitle = {XV International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics July 9th - 11th 2015, Edinburgh, UK},
  pages     = {41 -- 42},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KolditzAlbinBrueggemannetal.2016,
  author    = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albin, Thivaharan and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Abel, Dirk and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Robotergest{\"u}tztes System f{\"u}r ein verbessertes neuromuskul{\"a}res Aufbautraining der Beinstrecker},
  series = {at - Automatisierungstechnik},
  volume    = {64},
  journal   = {at - Automatisierungstechnik},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {De Gruyter},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {2196-677X},
  doi       = {10.1515/auto-2016-0044},
  pages     = {905 -- 914},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Neuromuskul{\"a}res Aufbautraining der Beinstrecker ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil in der Rehabilitation und Pr{\"a}vention von Muskel-Skelett-Erkrankungen. Effektives Training erfordert hohe Muskelkr{\"a}fte, die gleichzeitig hohe Belastungen von bereits gesch{\"a}digten Strukturen bedeuten. Um trainingsinduzierte Sch{\"a}digungen zu vermeiden, m{\"u}ssen diese Kr{\"a}fte kontrolliert werden. Mit heutigen Trainingsger{\"a}ten k{\"o}nnen diese Ziele allerdings nicht erreicht werden. F{\"u}r ein sicheres und effektives Training sollen durch den Einsatz der Robotik, Sensorik, eines Regelkreises sowie Muskel-Skelett-Modellen Belastungen am Zielgewebe direkt berechnet und kontrolliert werden. Auf Basis zweier Vorstudien zu m{\"o}glichen Stellgr{\"o}ßen wird der Aufbau eines robotischen Systems vorgestellt, das sowohl f{\"u}r Forschungszwecke als auch zur Entwicklung neuartiger Trainingsger{\"a}te verwendet werden kann.},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{Albracht2010,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Influence of mechanical properties of the leg extensor muscletendon units on running economy},
  publisher = {Deutsche Sporthochschule K{\"o}ln},
  address   = {K{\"o}ln},
  pages     = {X, 1221 Bl. : graph. Darst.},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HacklWegmannKahmannetal.2017,
  author    = {Hackl, Michael and Wegmann, Kilian and Kahmann, Stephanie Lucina and Heinze, Nicolai and Staat, Manfred and Neiss, Wolfram F. and Scaal, Martin and M{\"u}ller, Lars P.},
  title     = {Radial shortening osteotomy reduces radiocapitellar contact pressures while preserving valgus stability of the elbow},
  series = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
  volume    = {25},
  journal   = {Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1433-7347},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00167-017-4468-z},
  pages     = {2280 -- 2288},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KonstantinidisKowalskiMartinezetal.2015,
  author    = {Konstantinidis, K. and Kowalski, Julia and Martinez, C. F. and Dachwald, Bernd and Ewerhart, D. and F{\"o}rstner, R.},
  title     = {Some necessary technologies for in-situ astrobiology on enceladus},
  series = {Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress},
  isbn      = {978-151081893-4},
  pages     = {1354 -- 1372},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KolditzAlbinAlbrachtetal.2016,
  author    = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albin, Thivaharan and Albracht, Kirsten and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Abel, Dirk},
  title     = {Isokinematic leg extension training with an industrial robot},
  series = {6th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob) June 26-29, 2016. UTown, Singapore},
  booktitle = {6th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob) June 26-29, 2016. UTown, Singapore},
  doi       = {10.1109/BIOROB.2016.7523750},
  pages     = {950 -- 955},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{AbelBoninAlbrachtetal.2015,
  author    = {Abel, Thomas and Bonin, Dominik and Albracht, Kirsten and Zeller, Sebastian and Burkett, Brendan},
  title     = {Kinematische Untersuchung der Kurbelbewegung im Handcycling: Entwicklung einer sportartspezifischen Methode},
  series = {Behindertensport 1951-2011 : Historische und aktuelle Aspekte im nationalen und internationalen Dialog},
  booktitle = {Behindertensport 1951-2011 : Historische und aktuelle Aspekte im nationalen und internationalen Dialog},
  publisher = {Meyer \& Meyer},
  address   = {Aachen},
  isbn      = {9783898997249},
  pages     = {82 -- 91},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{AlbrachtArampatzis2006,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten and Arampatzis, Adamantios},
  title     = {Influence of the mechanical properties of the muscle-tendon unit on force generation in runners with different running economy},
  series = {Biological Cybernetics},
  volume    = {95},
  journal   = {Biological Cybernetics},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {1432-0770},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00422-006-0070-z},
  pages     = {87 -- 96},
  year      = {2006},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArampatzisKaramanidisAlbracht2007,
  author    = {Arampatzis, Adamantios and Karamanidis, Kiros and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Adaptational responses of the human Achilles tendon by modulation of the applied cyclic strain magnitude},
  series = {Journal of Experimental Biology},
  volume    = {210},
  journal   = {Journal of Experimental Biology},
  number    = {15},
  issn      = {0022-0949},
  doi       = {10.1242/jeb.003814},
  pages     = {2743 -- 2753},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlbrachtArampatzisBaltzopoulos2008,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten and Arampatzis, Adamantios and Baltzopoulos, Vasilios},
  title     = {Assessment of muscle volume and physiological cross-sectional area of the human triceps surae muscle in vivo},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {41},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  issn      = {0021-9290},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.04.020},
  pages     = {2211 -- 2218},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArampatzisKaramanidisMademlietal.2009,
  author    = {Arampatzis, Adamantios and Karamanidis, Kiros and Mademli, Lida and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Plasticity of the human tendon to short and long-term mechanical loading},
  series = {Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews},
  volume    = {37},
  journal   = {Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews},
  number    = {2},
  issn      = {1538-3008},
  doi       = {10.1097/JES.0b013e31819c2e1d},
  pages     = {66 -- 72},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AggeloussisGiannakouAlbrachtetal.2010,
  author    = {Aggeloussis, Nickos and Giannakou, Erasmia and Albracht, Kirsten and Arampatzis, Adamantios},
  title     = {Reproducibility of fascicle length and pennation angle of gastrocnemius medialis in human gait in vivo},
  series = {Gait and Posture},
  volume    = {31},
  journal   = {Gait and Posture},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0966-6362},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.08.249},
  pages     = {73 -- 77},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {The purpose of the current study was to examine the reproducibility of fascicle length and pennation angle of gastrocnemius medialis while human walking. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study of the reproducibility of fascicle length and pennation angle of gastrocnemius medialis in vivo during human gait. Twelve males performed 10 gait trials on a treadmill, in 2 separate days. B-mode ultrasonography, with the ultrasound probe firmly adjusted in the transverse and frontal planes using a special cast, was used to measure the fascicle length and the pennation angle of the gastrocnemius medialis (GM). A Vicon 624 system with three cameras operating at 120 Hz was also used to record the ankle and knee joint angles. The results showed that measurements of fascicle length and pennation angle showed high reproducibility during the gait cycle, both within the same day and between different days. Moreover, the root mean square differences between the repeated waveforms of both variables were very small, compared with their ranges (fascicle length: RMS = ∼3 mm, range: 38-63 mm; pennation angle: RMS = ∼1.5°, range: 22-32°). However, their reproducibility was lower compared to the joint angles. It was found that representative data have to be derived by a wide number of gait trials (fascicle length ∼six trials, pennation angle more than 10 trials), to assure the reliability of the fascicle length and pennation angle in human gait.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArampatzisPeperBierbaumetal.2010,
  author    = {Arampatzis, Adamantios and Peper, Andreas and Bierbaum, Stefanie and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Plasticity of human Achilles tendon mechanical and morphological properties in response to cyclic strain},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {43},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  number    = {16},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0021-9290},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.08.014},
  pages     = {3073 -- 3079},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {The purpose of the current study in combination with our previous published data (Arampatzis et al., 2007) was to examine the effects of a controlled modulation of strain magnitude and strain frequency applied to the Achilles tendon on the plasticity of tendon mechanical and morphological properties. Eleven male adults (23.9±2.2 yr) participated in the study. The participants exercised one leg at low magnitude tendon strain (2.97±0.47\%), and the other leg at high tendon strain magnitude (4.72±1.08\%) of similar frequency (0.5 Hz, 1 s loading, 1 s relaxation) and exercise volume (integral of the plantar flexion moment over time) for 14 weeks, 4 days per week, 5 sets per session. The exercise volume was similar to the intervention of our earlier study (0.17 Hz frequency; 3 s loading, 3 s relaxation) allowing a direct comparison of the results. Before and after the intervention ankle joint moment has been measured by a dynamometer, tendon-aponeurosis elongation by ultrasound and cross-sectional area of the Achilles tendon by magnet resonance images (MRI). We found a decrease in strain at a given tendon force, an increase in tendon-aponeurosis stiffness and tendon elastic modulus of the Achilles tendon only in the leg exercised at high strain magnitude. The cross-sectional area (CSA) of the Achilles tendon did not show any statistically significant (P>0.05) differences to the pre-exercise values in both legs. The results indicate a superior improvement in tendon properties (stiffness, elastic modulus and CSA) at the low frequency (0.17 Hz) compared to the high strain frequency (0.5 Hz) protocol. These findings provide evidence that the strain magnitude applied to the Achilles tendon should exceed the value, which occurs during habitual activities to trigger adaptational effects and that higher tendon strain duration per contraction leads to superior tendon adaptational responses.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KaramanidisAlbrachtBraunsteinetal.2011,
  author    = {Karamanidis, Kiros and Albracht, Kirsten and Braunstein, Bjoern and Catala, Maria Moreno and Goldmann, Jan-Peter and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter},
  title     = {Lower leg musculoskeletal geometry and sprint performance},
  series = {Gait and Posture},
  volume    = {34},
  journal   = {Gait and Posture},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0966-6362},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.03.009},
  pages     = {138 -- 141},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {The purpose of this study was to investigate whether sprint performance is related to lower leg musculoskeletal geometry within a homogeneous group of highly trained 100-m sprinters. Using a cluster analysis, eighteen male sprinters were divided into two groups based on their personal best (fast: N = 11, 10.30 ± 0.07 s; slow: N = 7, 10.70 ± 0.08 s). Calf muscular fascicle arrangement and Achilles tendon moment arms (calculated by the gradient of tendon excursion versus ankle joint angle) were analyzed for each athlete using ultrasonography. Achilles tendon moment arm, foot and ankle skeletal geometry, fascicle arrangement as well as the ratio of fascicle length to Achilles tendon moment arm showed no significant (p > 0.05) correlation with sprint performance, nor were there any differences in the analyzed musculoskeletal parameters between the fast and slow sprinter group. Our findings provide evidence that differences in sprint ability in world-class athletes are not a result of differences in the geometrical design of the lower leg even when considering both skeletal and muscular components.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlbrachtArampatzis2013,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten and Arampatzis, Adamantios},
  title     = {Exercise-induced changes in triceps surae tendon stiffness and muscle strength affect running economy in humans},
  series = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
  volume    = {113},
  journal   = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1439-6327},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00421-012-2585-4},
  pages     = {1605 -- 1615},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SeynnesBojsenMollerAlbrachtetal.2015,
  author    = {Seynnes, O. R. and Bojsen-Moller, J. and Albracht, Kirsten and Arndt, A. and Cronin, N. J. and Finni, T. and Magnusson, S. P.},
  title     = {Ultrasound-based testing of tendon mechanical properties: a critical evaluation},
  series = {Journal of Applied Physiology},
  volume    = {118},
  journal   = {Journal of Applied Physiology},
  number    = {2},
  issn      = {8750-7587},
  doi       = {10.1152/japplphysiol.00849.2014},
  pages     = {133 -- 141},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{YangKriechbaumerAlbrachtetal.2015,
  author    = {Yang, Peng-Fei and Kriechbaumer, Andreas and Albracht, Kirsten and Sanno, Maximilian and Ganse, Bergita and Koy, Timmo and Shang, Peng and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and M{\"u}ller, Lars Peter and Rittweger, J{\"o}rn},
  title     = {On the relationship between tibia torsional deformation and regional muscle contractions in habitual human exercises in vivo},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {48},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0021-9290},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.12.031},
  pages     = {456 -- 464},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BelavyAlbrachtBruggemannetal.2016,
  author    = {Belavy, Daniel L. and Albracht, Kirsten and Bruggemann, Gert-Peter and Vergroesen, Pieter-Paul A. and Dieen, Jaap H. van},
  title     = {Can exercise positively influence the intervertebral disc?},
  series = {Sports Medicine},
  volume    = {46},
  journal   = {Sports Medicine},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1179-2035},
  doi       = {10.1007/s40279-015-0444-2},
  pages     = {473 -- 485},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {To better understand what kinds of sports and exercise could be beneficial for the intervertebral disc (IVD), we performed a review to synthesise the literature on IVD adaptation with loading and exercise. The state of the literature did not permit a systematic review; therefore, we performed a narrative review. The majority of the available data come from cell or whole-disc loading models and animal exercise models. However, some studies have examined the impact of specific sports on IVD degeneration in humans and acute exercise on disc size. Based on the data available in the literature, loading types that are likely beneficial to the IVD are dynamic, axial, at slow to moderate movement speeds, and of a magnitude experienced in walking and jogging. Static loading, torsional loading, flexion with compression, rapid loading, high-impact loading and explosive tasks are likely detrimental for the IVD. Reduced physical activity and disuse appear to be detrimental for the IVD. We also consider the impact of genetics and the likelihood of a 'critical period' for the effect of exercise in IVD development. The current review summarises the literature to increase awareness amongst exercise, rehabilitation and ergonomic professionals regarding IVD health and provides recommendations on future directions in research.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KolditzAlbinAbeletal.2016,
  author    = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albin, Thivaharan and Abel, Dirk and Fasse, Alessandro and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten},
  title     = {Evaluation of foot position and orientation as manipulated variables to control external knee adduction moments in leg extension training},
  series = {Computer methods and programs in biomedicine},
  volume    = {171},
  journal   = {Computer methods and programs in biomedicine},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0169-2607},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.cmpb.2016.09.005},
  pages     = {81 -- 86},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Background and Objective Effective leg extension training at a leg press requires high forces, which need to be controlled to avoid training-induced damage. In order to avoid high external knee adduction moments, which are one reason for unphysiological loadings on knee joint structures, both training movements and the whole reaction force vector need to be observed. In this study, the applicability of lateral and medial changes in foot orientation and position as possible manipulated variables to control external knee adduction moments is investigated. As secondary parameters both the medio-lateral position of the center of pressure and the frontal-plane orientation of the reaction force vector are analyzed. Methods Knee adduction moments are estimated using a dynamic model of the musculoskeletal system together with the measured reaction force vector and the motion of the subject by solving the inverse kinematic and dynamic problem. Six different foot conditions with varying positions and orientations of the foot in a static leg press are evaluated and compared to a neutral foot position. Results Both lateral and medial wedges under the foot and medial and lateral shifts of the foot can influence external knee adduction moments in the presented study with six healthy subjects. Different effects are observed with the varying conditions: the pose of the leg is changed and the direction and center of pressure of the reaction force vector is influenced. Each effect results in a different direction or center of pressure of the reaction force vector. Conclusions The results allow the conclusion that foot position and orientation can be used as manipulated variables in a control loop to actively control knee adduction moments in leg extension training.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Staat2012,
  author    = {Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Limit and shakedown analysis under uncertainty},
  series = {Tap chi Khoa hoc \& ung dung - Dai hoc Ton Duc Thang},
  volume    = {19},
  journal   = {Tap chi Khoa hoc \& ung dung - Dai hoc Ton Duc Thang},
  pages     = {45 -- 47},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NiedermeyerZhouDursunetal.2016,
  author    = {Niedermeyer, Angela and Zhou, Bei and Dursun, G{\"o}zde and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Markert, Bernd},
  title     = {An examination of tissue engineered scaffolds in a bioreactor},
  series = {Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics PAMM},
  volume    = {16},
  journal   = {Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics PAMM},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1617-7061},
  doi       = {10.1002/pamm.201610038},
  pages     = {99 -- 100},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Replacement tissues, designed to fill in articular cartilage defects, should exhibit the same properties as the native material. The aim of this study is to foster the understanding of, firstly, the mechanical behavior of the material itself and, secondly, the influence of cultivation parameters on cell seeded implants as well as on cell migration into acellular implants. In this study, acellular cartilage replacement material is theoretically, numerically and experimentally investigated regarding its viscoelastic properties, where a phenomenological model for practical applications is developed. Furthermore, remodeling and cell migration are investigated.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LeversStaatLaack2016,
  author    = {Levers, A. and Staat, Manfred and Laack, Walter van},
  title     = {Analysis of the long-term effect of the MBST® nuclear magnetic resonance therapy on gonarthrosis},
  series = {Orthopedic Practice},
  volume    = {47},
  journal   = {Orthopedic Practice},
  number    = {11},
  pages     = {521 -- 528},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{TranTranMatthiesetal.2016,
  author    = {Tran, Ngoc Trinh and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Matthies, Hermann G. and Stavroulakis, Georgios Eleftherios and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {FEM Shakedown of uncertain structures by chance constrained programming},
  series = {PAMM Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics},
  volume    = {16},
  booktitle = {PAMM Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {1617-7061},
  doi       = {10.1002/pamm.201610346},
  pages     = {715 -- 716},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BhattaraiFrotscherStaat2016,
  author    = {Bhattarai, Aroj and Frotscher, Ralf and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Significance of fibre geometry on passive-active response of pelvic muscles to evaluate pelvic dysfunction},
  series = {BioMedWomen: Proceedings of the international conference on clinical and bioengineering for women's health},
  booktitle = {BioMedWomen: Proceedings of the international conference on clinical and bioengineering for women's health},
  editor    = {Natal Jorge, Renato},
  publisher = {CRC Press},
  address   = {Boca Raton},
  isbn      = {978-1-138-02910-1},
  pages     = {185 -- 188},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HacklAndermahrStaatetal.2017,
  author    = {Hackl, M. and Andermahr, J. and Staat, Manfred and Bremer, I. and Borggrefe, J. and Prescher, A. and M{\"u}ller, L. P. and Wegmann, K.},
  title     = {Suture button reconstruction of the central band of the interosseous membrane in Essex-Lopresti lesions: a comparative biomechanical investigation},
  series = {The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)},
  volume    = {42},
  journal   = {The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Sage},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {2043-6289 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1177/1753193416665943},
  pages     = {370 -- 376},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AlbannaConzenWeissetal.2016,
  author    = {Albanna, Walid and Conzen, Catharina and Weiss, Miriam and Clusmann, Hans and Fuest, Matthias and Mueller, Marguerite and Brockmann, Marc Alexander and Vilser, Walthard and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ss, Arno and Hoellig, Anke and Seiz, Marcel and Thom{\´e}, Claudius and Kotliar, Konstantin and Schubert, Gerrit Alexander},
  title     = {Retinal Vessel Analysis (RVA) in the context of subarachnoid hemorrhage: A proof of concept study},
  series = {PLoS ONE},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {PLoS ONE},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {PLOS},
  address   = {San Francisco},
  issn      = {1932-6203},
  doi       = {10.1371/journal.pone.0158781},
  pages     = {13 Seiten},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Background Timely detection of impending delayed cerebral ischemia after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is essential to improve outcome, but poses a diagnostic challenge. Retinal vessels as an embryological part of the intracranial vasculature are easily accessible for analysis and may hold the key to a new and non-invasive monitoring technique. This investigation aims to determine the feasibility of standardized retinal vessel analysis (RVA) in the context of SAH. Methods In a prospective pilot study, we performed RVA in six patients awake and cooperative with SAH in the acute phase (day 2-14) and eight patients at the time of follow-up (mean 4.6±1.7months after SAH), and included 33 age-matched healthy controls. Data was acquired using a manoeuvrable Dynamic Vessel Analyzer (Imedos Systems UG, Jena) for examination of retinal vessel dimension and neurovascular coupling. Results Image quality was satisfactory in the majority of cases (93.3\%). In the acute phase after SAH, retinal arteries were significantly dilated when compared to the control group (124.2±4.3MU vs 110.9±11.4MU, p<0.01), a difference that persisted to a lesser extent in the later stage of the disease (122.7±17.2MU, p<0.05). Testing for neurovascular coupling showed a trend towards impaired primary vasodilation and secondary vasoconstriction (p = 0.08, p = 0.09 resp.) initially and partial recovery at the time of follow-up, indicating a relative improvement in a time-dependent fashion. Conclusion RVA is technically feasible in patients with SAH and can detect fluctuations in vessel diameter and autoregulation even in less severely affected patients. Preliminary data suggests potential for RVA as a new and non-invasive tool for advanced SAH monitoring, but clinical relevance and prognostic value will have to be determined in a larger cohort.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KotliarLanzl2016,
  author    = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Lanzl, I. M.},
  title     = {Mit Statistik gemeistert: perfekte Augentropfen und idealer Screeningtest : M{\"o}glichkeiten und Grenzen statistischer Methoden beim Glaukom},
  series = {Der Ophthalmologe: Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft},
  journal   = {Der Ophthalmologe: Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft},
  number    = {113},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {0941-293X},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00347-016-0312-y},
  pages     = {838 -- 843},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Hintergrund Die Anwendung und das Verst{\"a}ndnis von Statistik sind sehr wichtig f{\"u}r die biomedizinische Forschung und f{\"u}r die klinische Praxis. Dies gilt insbesondere auch zur Absch{\"a}tzung der M{\"o}glichkeiten unterschiedlichster Diagnostik- und Therapieoptionen beim Glaukom. Die scheinbare Komplexit{\"a}t der Statistik, die zum Teil dem „gesunden Menschenverstand" zu widersprechen scheint, zusammen mit der nur vorsichtigen Akzeptanz der Statistik bei vielen Medizinern k{\"o}nnen zu bewussten und unbewussten Manipulationen bei der Datendarstellung und -interpretation f{\"u}hren. Ziel der Arbeit Ziel ist die verst{\"a}ndliche Darstellung einiger typischer Fehler in der medizinisch-statistischen Datenbehandlung. Material und Methoden Anhand hypothetischer Beispiele aus der Glaukomdiagnostik erfolgen die Darstellung der Wirkung eines hypotensiven Medikamentes sowie die Beurteilung der Ergebnisse eines diagnostischen Tests. Es werden die typischsten statistischen Einsatzbereiche und Irrtumsquellen ausf{\"u}hrlich und verst{\"a}ndlich analysiert Ergebnisse Mechanismen von Datenmanipulation und falscher Dateninterpretation werden aufgekl{\"a}rt. Typische Irrtumsquellen bei der statistischen Auswertung und Datendarstellung werden dabei erl{\"a}utert. Schlussfolgerungen Die erl{\"a}uterten praktischen Beispiele zeigen die Notwendigkeit, die Grundlagen der Statistik zu verstehen und korrekt anwenden zu k{\"o}nnen. Fehlendes Grundlagenwissen und Halbwissen der medizinischen Statistik k{\"o}nnen zu folgenschweren Missverst{\"a}ndnissen und falschen Entscheidungen in der medizinischen Forschung, aber auch in der klinischen Praxis f{\"u}hren.},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{TranTranMatthiesetal.2016,
  author    = {Tran, Ngoc Trinh and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Matthies, H. G. and Stavroulakis, G. E. and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Shakedown analysis of plate bending analysis under stochastic uncertainty by chance constrained programming},
  series = {ECCOMAS Congress 2016, VII European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering. Crete Island, Greece, 5-10 June 2016},
  booktitle = {ECCOMAS Congress 2016, VII European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering. Crete Island, Greece, 5-10 June 2016},
  editor    = {Papadrakakis, M.},
  pages     = {13 S.},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WegmannHacklStaatetal.2016,
  author    = {Wegmann, Kilian and Hackl, Michael and Staat, Manfred and Mayer, Katharina and M{\"u}ller, Lars-Peter},
  title     = {Double plate osteosynthesis of proximal ulna fractures: biomechanical and clinical results},
  series = {Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy},
  volume    = {Volume 24},
  journal   = {Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy},
  number    = {Supplement 1},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {0942-2056},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00167-016-4079-0},
  pages     = {58 -- 59},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {While plate fixation of proximal ulna fractures might lead to superior clinical results compared to tension band wiring, regular plates represent an established risk factor for wound complications. The olecranon double plates (Medartis, Basel, CH) might decrease complications related to the osteosynthesis because of their low profile and better anatomical fit. This study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical performance and clinical results of the olecranon double plates.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HacklLeschingerStaatetal.2016,
  author    = {Hackl, Michael and Leschinger, T. and Staat, Manfred and M{\"u}ller, Lars-Peter and Wegmann, Kilian},
  title     = {Reconstruction of the interosseous membrane in the Essex Lopresti lesion — a biomechanical evaluation},
  series = {Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy},
  volume    = {Volume 24},
  journal   = {Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy},
  number    = {Supplement 1},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {0942-2056},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00167-016-4080-7},
  pages     = {130 -- 131},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Surgical reconstruction of the interosseous membrane (IOM) could restore longitudinal forearm stability to avoid persisting disability due to capituloradial and ulnocarpal impingement in Essex Lopresti lesions. This biomechanical study aimed to assess longitudinal forearm stability of intact specimens, after sectioning of the IOM and after reconstruction with a TightRope construct using either a single or double bundle technique.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HacklKahmannWegmannetal.2016,
  author    = {Hackl, Michael and Kahmann, Stephanie Lucina and Wegmann, Kilian and Ries, Christian and Staat, Manfred and M{\"u}ller, Lars-Peter},
  title     = {Shortening osteotomy of the proximal radius — a treatment option for isolated osteoarthritis of the lateral column of the elbow joint?},
  series = {Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy},
  volume    = {Volume 24},
  journal   = {Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy},
  number    = {Supplement 1},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {0942-2056},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00167-016-4080-7},
  pages     = {128 -- 129},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Treatment of posttraumatic osteoarthritis of the radial column of the elbow joint remains a challenging yet common issue. While partial joint replacement leads to high revision rates, radial head excision has shown to severely increase joint instability. Shortening osteotomy of the radius could be an option to decrease the contact pressure of the radiohumeral joint and thereby pain levels without causing valgus instability. Hence, the aim of this biomechanical study was to evaluate the effects of radial shortening on axial load distribution and valgus stability of the elbow joint.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HacklMuellerStaatetal.2016,
  author    = {Hackl, Michael and M{\"u}ller, Lars-Peter and Staat, Manfred and Kahmann, Stephanie Lucina and Wegmann, Kilian},
  title     = {Proximal phalangeal neck fractures of the hand — a biomechanical comparison of three fixation techniques},
  series = {Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy},
  volume    = {Volume 24},
  journal   = {Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy},
  number    = {Supplement 1},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {0942-2056},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00167-016-4080-7},
  pages     = {148 -- 149},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Plate osteosynthesis of displaced proximal phalangeal neck fractures of the hand allows early mobilization due to a stable internal fixation. Nevertheless, joint stiffness—because of soft tissue irritation—represents a common complication leading to high complication rates. Del Pinal et al. recently reported promising clinical results for a new, minimally invasive fixation technique with a cannulated headless intramedullary compression screw. Hence, the aim of this study was to compare plate fixation of proximal phalangeal neck fractures to less two less invasive techniques: Crossed k-wire fixation and intramedullary screw fixation. We hypothesized that these fixation techniques provide inferior stability when compared to plate osteosynthesis.},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{IomdinaBauerKotliar2015,
  author    = {Iomdina, E. N. and Bauer, S. M. and Kotliar, Konstantin},
  title     = {БИОМЕХАНИКА ГЛАЗА: ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКИЕ АСПЕКТЫ И КЛИНИЧЕСКИЕ ПРИЛОЖЕНИЯ},
  publisher = {Real Time},
  address   = {Moscow},
  isbn      = {978-5-903025-57-2},
  pages     = {208 Seiten},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {ru}
}
@inproceedings{KahmannHacklWegmannetal.2016,
  author    = {Kahmann, Stephanie and Hackl, Michael and Wegmann, Kilian and M{\"u}ller, Lars-Peter and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Impact of a proximal radial shortening osteotomy on the distribution of forces and the stability of the elbow},
  series = {1st YRA MedTech Symposium 2016 : April 8th / 2016 / University of Duisburg-Essen},
  booktitle = {1st YRA MedTech Symposium 2016 : April 8th / 2016 / University of Duisburg-Essen},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/40821},
  pages     = {7 -- 8},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {The human arm consists of the humerus (upper arm), the medial ulna and the lateral radius (forearm). The joint between the humerus and the ulna is called humeroulnar joint and the joint between the humerus and the radius is called humeroradial joint. Lateral and medial collateral ligaments stabilize the elbow. Statistically, 2.5 out of 10,000 people suffer from radial head fractures [1]. In these fractures the cartilage is often affected. Caused by the injured cartilage, degenerative diseases like posttraumatic arthrosis may occur. The resulting pain and reduced range of motion have an impact on the patient's quality of life. Until now, there has not been a treatment which allows typical loads in daily life activities and offers good long-term results. A new surgical approach was developed with the motivation to reduce the progress of the posttraumatic arthrosis. Here, the radius is shortened by 3 mm in the proximal part [2]. By this means, the load of the radius is intended to be reduced due to a load shift to the ulna. Since the radius is the most important stabilizer of the elbow it has to be confirmed that the stability is not affected. In the first test (Fig. 1 left), pressure distributions within the humeroulnar and humeroradial joints a native and a shortened radius were measured using resistive pressure sensors (I5076 and I5027, Tekscan, USA). The humerus was loaded axially in a tension testing machine (Z010, Zwick Roell, Germany) in 50 N steps up to 400 N. From the humerus the load is transmitted through both the radius and the ulna into the hand which is fixed on the ground. In the second test (Fig. 1 right), the joint stability was investigated using a digital image correlation system to measure the displacement of the ulna. Here, the humerus is fixed with a desired flexion angle and the unconstrained forearm lies on the ground. A rope connects the load actuator with a hook fixed in the ulna. A guide roller is used so that the rope pulls the ulna horizontally when a tensile load is applied. This creates a moment about the elbow joint with a maximum value of 7.5 Nm. Measurements were performed with varying flexion angles (0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°). For both tests and each measurement, seven specimens were used. Student's t-test was employed to determine whether the mean values of the measurements in native specimen and operated specimens differ significantly.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{JungStaat2016,
  author    = {Jung, Alexander and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Computing olympic gold: Ski jumping as an example},
  series = {1st YRA MedTech Symposium 2016 : April 8th / 2016 / University of Duisburg-Essen},
  booktitle = {1st YRA MedTech Symposium 2016 : April 8th / 2016 / University of Duisburg-Essen},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-940402-06-6},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/40821},
  pages     = {54 -- 55},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BhattaraiStaat2016,
  author    = {Bhattarai, Aroj and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Female pelvic floor dysfunction: progress weakening of the support system},
  series = {1st YRA MedTech Symposium 2016 : April 8th / 2016 / University of Duisburg-Essen},
  booktitle = {1st YRA MedTech Symposium 2016 : April 8th / 2016 / University of Duisburg-Essen},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/40821},
  pages     = {11 -- 12},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {The structure of the female pelvic floor (PF) is an inter-related system of bony pelvis,muscles, pelvic organs, fascias, ligaments, and nerves with multiple functions. Mechanically, thepelvic organ support system are of two types: (I) supporting system of the levator ani (LA) muscle,and (II) the suspension system of the endopelvic fascia condensation [1], [2]. Significantdenervation injury to the pelvic musculature, depolimerization of the collagen fibrils of the softvaginal hammock, cervical ring and ligaments during pregnancy and vaginal delivery weakens thenormal functions of the pelvic floor. Pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, sexual dysfunction aresome of the dysfunctions which increases progressively with age and menopause due toweakened support system according to the Integral theory [3]. An improved 3D finite elementmodel of the female pelvic floor as shown in Fig. 1 is constructed that: (I) considers the realisticsupport of the organs to the pelvic side walls, (II) employs the improvement of our previous FEmodel [4], [5] along with the patient based geometries, (III) incorporates the realistic anatomy andboundary conditions of the endopelvic (pubocervical and rectovaginal) fascia, and (IV) considersvarying stiffness of the endopelvic fascia in the craniocaudal direction [3]. Several computationsare carried out on the presented computational model with healthy and damaged supportingtissues, and comparisons are made to understand the physiopathology of the female PF disorders.},
  language  = {en}
}