1993
Effects of prefracture irradiation on the biomechanical parameters of fracture healing
Widmann R, Pelker R, Friedlaender G, Panjabi M, Peschel R. Effects of prefracture irradiation on the biomechanical parameters of fracture healing. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1993, 11: 422-428. PMID: 8326449, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100110315.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaElasticityFemaleFemoral FracturesFemurRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyStress, MechanicalWound Healing
1991
The influence of ibuprofen on fracture repair: Biomechanical, biochemical, histologic, and histomorphometric parameters in rats
Huo M, Troiano N, Pelker R, Gundberg C, Friedlaender G. The influence of ibuprofen on fracture repair: Biomechanical, biochemical, histologic, and histomorphometric parameters in rats. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1991, 9: 383-390. PMID: 2010842, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100090310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsControl animalsHistomorphometric parametersFracture repairUnilateral femur fracturesMature Sprague-Dawley ratsSerum osteocalcin levelsCyclo-oxygenase inhibitorSprague-Dawley ratsBone formation rateInfluence of ibuprofenOral doseFemur fracturesOsteocalcin levelsClinical practiceBone volumeBone remodelingInhibitory effectSignificant alterationsFracture biomechanicsRatsAnimalsTail vertebraePresent studyIbuprofenRepairCervical Spine Stabilization
PELKER R, DURANCEAU J, PANJABI M. Cervical Spine Stabilization. Spine 1991, 16: 117-122. PMID: 2011764, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199102000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior wiringCervical spine stabilizationCervical spine segmentsAxial rotation loadingBrace protectionBony injuriesSpine stabilizationReasonable stabilizationFacet fusionHuman cervical spine segmentsRotation loadingFlexion loadingBiomechanical propertiesSpine segmentsRepairSupplementationLateral bendingInjury
1987
Biomechanical Aspects of Bone Autografts and Allografts
Pelker R, Friedlaender G. Biomechanical Aspects of Bone Autografts and Allografts. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 1987, 18: 235-239. PMID: 3561975, DOI: 10.1016/s0030-5898(20)30387-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical propertiesLarge torsional loadsLocal biomechanical environmentCompressive loadTorsional loadsFreeze-dried graftsFreeze-dried boneMechanical issuesBiomechanical responseLoadBiomechanical environmentBiomechanical aspectsBiomechanical perspectivePropertiesNormal biomechanicsFixation devicesBone graftDonor boneDevicesFrozen boneSkeletal reconstruction
1986
Three‐dimensional load‐displacement curves due to froces on the cervical spine
Panjabi M, Summers D, Pelker R, Videman T, Friedlaender G, Southwick W. Three‐dimensional load‐displacement curves due to froces on the cervical spine. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1986, 4: 152-161. PMID: 3712124, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100040203.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBiomechanical PhenomenaCervical VertebraeFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMovementRotationStress, Mechanical
1985
Wave propagation across a bony discontinuity simulating a healing fracture
Pelker R, Saha S. Wave propagation across a bony discontinuity simulating a healing fracture. Journal Of Biomechanics 1985, 18: 745-753. PMID: 2933408, DOI: 10.1016/0021-9290(85)90049-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHistologic Patterns of Capital Femoral Growth Plate Fracture in the Rabbit
Lee K, Pelker R, Rudicel S, Ogden J, Panjabi M. Histologic Patterns of Capital Femoral Growth Plate Fracture in the Rabbit. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 1985, 5: 32-39. PMID: 3980707, DOI: 10.1097/01241398-198501000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1983
Stress wave propagation in bone
Pelker R, Saha S. Stress wave propagation in bone. Journal Of Biomechanics 1983, 16: 481-489. PMID: 6619165, DOI: 10.1016/0021-9290(83)90062-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStress wave propagation characteristicsStress wave propagationSingle compressive pulseWave propagation characteristicsSteel ballDynamic loadingStress wavesStrain gaugesWave characteristicsCompressive pulseWave propagationPropagation characteristicsHuman long bonesDynamic propertiesAttenuation coefficientPorosityLoadingCross-sectional area