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Proceedings Papers

Efficient Finite Element Method for Contact Analysis of Articular Joints

James J.-S. Stone, Shen-Haw Ju, Edmund Y. S. Chao, Bernard F. Morrey, Kai-Nan An
Proc. ASME. IMECE96, Advances in Bioengineering, 427-428, November 17–22, 1996
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1996-1297
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1996-1297
View Paper titled, Efficient Finite Element Method for Contact Analysis of Articular Joints
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Topics: Finite element methods, Cartilage, Algorithms, Degrees of freedom, Finite element analysis, Pressure, Stress analysis (Engineering), Stress concentration
Proceedings Papers

Biomedical Imaging Analysis and Mesh Generation for Three-Dimensional Finite Element Models

Dale L. Ehnes, James J.-S. Stone, Kai-Nan An
Proc. ASME. IMECE97, Advances in Bioengineering, 257-258, November 16–21, 1997
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1997-0326
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1997-0326
View Paper titled, Biomedical Imaging Analysis and Mesh Generation for Three-Dimensional Finite Element Models
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Topics: Biomedical imaging, Finite element model, Mesh generation, Finite element analysis, Geometry, Bone, Image processing, Magnetic resonance imaging, Performance
Proceedings Papers

Prediction of Effects of Mechanical Stress and Estrogen on Bony Structure Using Fuzzy Logic Control

Zong-Ping Luo, Kai-Nan An, Russell T. Turner
Proc. ASME. IMECE98, Advances in Bioengineering, 345-346, November 15–20, 1998
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1998-0166
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1998-0166
View Paper titled, Prediction of Effects of Mechanical Stress and Estrogen on Bony Structure Using Fuzzy Logic Control
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Topics: Fuzzy logic, Stress, Bone
Proceedings Papers

A Method to Determine the Effect of the Individual Rotator Cuff Muscles to Dynamic Joint Stability of the Shoulder

Kyu-Jung Kim, Seok-Beom Lee, Kai-Nan An, Bernard F. Morrey
Proc. ASME. IMECE98, Advances in Bioengineering, 385-386, November 15–20, 1998
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1998-0186
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1998-0186
View Paper titled, A Method to Determine the Effect of the Individual Rotator Cuff Muscles to Dynamic Joint Stability of the Shoulder
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Topics: Muscle, Stability, Compression, Shear (Mechanics), Diseases, Dislocations, Dynamic stability, Stress, Testing
Proceedings Papers

In Vitro Measurement of Center of Pressure Changes of Selected Muscles Acting About the Ankle Joint Under Weight-Bearing

Kyu-Jung Kim, Harold B. Kitaoka, Eiichi Uchiyama, Kenton R. Kaufman, Kai-Nan An
Proc. ASME. IMECE98, Advances in Bioengineering, 383-384, November 15–20, 1998
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1998-0185
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1998-0185
View Paper titled, In Vitro Measurement of Center of Pressure Changes of Selected Muscles Acting About the Ankle Joint Under Weight-Bearing
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Topics: Bearings, Electromyography, Muscle, Pressure, Signals, Weight (Mass)
Proceedings Papers

Development and Calibration of a Nanometer Manipulation and Measurement System for Molecular Biomechanical Testing

Zong-Ping Luo, Kai-Nan An
Proc. ASME. IMECE98, Advances in Bioengineering, 221-222, November 15–20, 1998
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1998-0110
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1998-0110
View Paper titled, Development and Calibration of a Nanometer Manipulation and Measurement System for Molecular Biomechanical Testing
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Topics: Biomechanics, Calibration, Measurement systems, Testing, Resolution (Optics), Deformation, Displacement, Interferometers, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Effect of Off-Axis Fluoroscopy Imaging on Two-Dimensional Kinematics in the Lumbar Spine: A Dynamic In Vitro Validation Study

Kristin D. Zhao, Ephraim I. Ben-Abraham, Dixon J. Magnuson, Jon J. Camp, Lawrence J. Berglund, Kai-Nan An, Gert Bronfort, Ralph E. Gay
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. May 2016, 138(5): 054502.
Paper No: BIO-15-1098
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032995
Published Online: March 31, 2016
View Article titled, Effect of Off-Axis Fluoroscopy Imaging on Two-Dimensional Kinematics in the Lumbar Spine: A Dynamic In Vitro Validation Study
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Topics: Biomechanics, Imaging, Kinematics, Lumbar spine, Rotation, Computer software, Sensors
Journal Articles

The Effect of Quantitative Computed Tomography Acquisition Protocols on Bone Mineral Density Estimation

Hugo Giambini, Dan Dragomir-Daescu, Paul M. Huddleston, Jon J. Camp, Kai-Nan An, Ahmad Nassr
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. November 2015, 137(11): 114502.
Paper No: BIO-15-1155
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031572
Published Online: September 30, 2015
View Article titled, The Effect of Quantitative Computed Tomography Acquisition Protocols on Bone Mineral Density Estimation
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Topics: Bone, Calibration, Density, Minerals, Phantoms, Computerized tomography, Materials properties
Journal Articles

Analysis of the Constraint Joint Loading in the Thumb During Pipetting

John Z. Wu, Erik W. Sinsel, Kristin D. Zhao, Kai-Nan An, Frank L. Buczek
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. August 2015, 137(8): 084501.
Paper No: BIO-15-1001
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030311
Published Online: August 1, 2015
View Article titled, Analysis of the Constraint Joint Loading in the Thumb During Pipetting
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Topics: Biomechanics, Ceramic matrix composites, Cycles, Muscle, Pinch effect, Shear (Mechanics), Cartilage, Compression, Kinematics, Risk
Journal Articles

A Technique for Quantifying Wrist Motion Using Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography: Approach and Validation

Kristin Zhao, Ryan Breighner, David Holmes, III, Shuai Leng, Cynthia McCollough, Kai-Nan An
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. July 2015, 137(7): 074501.
Paper No: BIO-14-1446
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030405
Published Online: July 1, 2015
View Article titled, A Technique for Quantifying Wrist Motion Using Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography: Approach and Validation
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Topics: Bone, Computerized tomography, Imaging, Rotation, Kinematics, Osteoarthritis, Errors, Wounds, Biomechanics
Journal Articles

Investigation of Squeaking in Pyrolytic Carbon Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Implants

Caleb Davis, Andrew R. Thoreson, Lawrence Berglund, Steven L. Moran, Kai-Nan An, Peter C. Amadio
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014508.
Paper No: MED-13-1015
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026289
Published Online: January 9, 2014
View Article titled, Investigation of Squeaking in Pyrolytic Carbon Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Implants
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Topics: Arthroplasty, Carbon, Lubrication, Stress, Testing, Cycles
Proceedings Papers

Biomechanical Effects of Chiropractic-Based Distraction Therapy on the Behavior of Healthy and Degenerated Cervical Discs: A Finite Element Model Analysis

Mozammil Hussain, Ralph E. Gay, Kai-Nan An, Rodger Tepe
Proc. ASME. SBC2009, ASME 2009 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 1253-1254, June 17–21, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SBC2009-206721
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2009-206721
View Paper titled, Biomechanical Effects of Chiropractic-Based Distraction Therapy on the Behavior of Healthy and Degenerated Cervical Discs: A Finite Element Model Analysis
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Topics: Biomechanics, Disks, Finite element model, Patient treatment, Annulus, Biological tissues, Cervical spine, Stiffness, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Computational Modeling of Ligaments and Tendons: A Tribute to Dr. Savio Lau-Yuen Woo

Kai-Nan An
Proc. ASME. SBC2011, ASME 2011 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 653-654, June 22–25, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SBC2011-53061
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2011-53061
View Paper titled, Computational Modeling of Ligaments and Tendons: A Tribute to Dr. Savio Lau-Yuen Woo
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Topics: Computer simulation, Tendons, Biological tissues, Bone, Fibers, Muscle, Musculoskeletal system, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Disc Biomechanical Response due to Incomplete Length of Collagen Fibers in Various Regions of Annulus Fibrosus: A Finite Element Investigation

Mozammil Hussain, Ralph E. Gay, Kai-Nan An
Proc. ASME. SBC2010, ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, 167-168, June 16–19, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SBC2010-19143
https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2010-19143
View Paper titled, Disc Biomechanical Response due to Incomplete Length of Collagen Fibers in Various Regions of Annulus Fibrosus: A Finite Element Investigation
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Topics: Annulus, Biomechanics, Disks, Fibers, Finite element analysis, Compression, Mechanical behavior, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Analysis of Finger PIP Implants

James J.-S. Stone, Hongrong Yu, Ronald L. Linscheid, William P. Cooney, Kai-Nan An
Proc. ASME. IMECE2003, Advances in Bioengineering, 289-290, November 15–21, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2003-43307
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-43307
View Paper titled, Analysis of Finger PIP Implants
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Topics: Arthroplasty, Artificial limbs, Bone, Design, Failure, Finite element analysis, Finite element methods, Prostheses, Stress, Stress analysis (Engineering)
Proceedings Papers

Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Modeling of Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

James J.-S. Stone, Andrew R. Thoreson, Kurt L. Langner, Jay M. Norton, Daniel J. Stone, Francis W. Wang, Shawn W. O’Driscoll, Kai-Nan An
Proc. ASME. IMECE2005, Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Handling, Parts A and B, 169-174, November 5–11, 2005
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2005-81621
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81621
View Paper titled, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Modeling of Polymer Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
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Topics: Computer-aided design, Manufacturing, Modeling, Polymers, Tissue scaffolds, Biomaterials, Finite element analysis, Reservoirs, Nozzles, Biomanufacturing
eBook Chapter

Characterization of Skeletal Muscle Elasticity Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography

Publisher: ASME Press
Published: 2008
ISBN-10: 0791802731
ISBN: 9780791802731
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Topics: Elasticity, Elastography, Magnetic resonance, Muscle
Journal Articles

Biomechanical Efficiency of Wrist Guards as a Shock Isolator

Il-Kyu Hwang, Kyu-Jung Kim, Kenton R. Kaufman, William P. Cooney, Kai-Nan An
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J Biomech Eng. April 2006, 128(2): 229–234.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2165695
Published Online: October 19, 2005
View Article titled, Biomechanical Efficiency of Wrist Guards as a Shock Isolator
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Topics: Absorption, Biomechanics, Dampers, Damping, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Shock (Mechanics), Springs, Wounds, Modeling
Journal Articles

Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Agarose Gels Modeled by a Fractional Derivative Model

Qingshan Chen, Bela Suki, Kai-Nan An
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J Biomech Eng. October 2004, 126(5): 666–671.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1797991
Published Online: November 23, 2004
View Article titled, Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Agarose Gels Modeled by a Fractional Derivative Model
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Topics: Agar, Mechanical properties, Viscoelasticity, Elastic moduli, Biological tissues, Storage
Journal Articles

Determination of the Compressive Material Properties of the Supraspinatus Tendon

Mark E. Zobitz, Zong-Ping Luo, Kai-Nan An
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J Biomech Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 47–51.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1339816
Published Online: October 3, 2000
View Article titled, Determination of the Compressive Material Properties of the Supraspinatus Tendon
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Topics: Displacement, Materials properties, Stress, Tendons, Testing, Finite element analysis, Elastic moduli, Finite element model