S.M. Perren Research Award

2008 Pauchard, Y., Mattmann, C., Kuhn, A., Gasser, J.A., Boyd, S.K. (Calgary, Canada) “Using temporal trends of 3D bone micro-architecture to predict bone quality”

2006 Bacabac, R.G., Mizuno, D., Vatsa, A., Schmidt, C., MacKintosh, F.,Van Loon, J.J.W.A., Klein-Nulend, J., Smit, T.H.(Amsterdam, The Netherlands) “Round versus flat: Bone cell morphology, elasticity and mechanosensing”

2004 Migliavacca, F., Balossino, R., Pennati, G., Dubini, G., Hsia, T.Y., de Leval, M.R., Bove, E.L. (Milano, Italy) "Multiscale modelling in biofluidynamics: application to reconstructive paediatric cardiac surgery", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 39, No. 6, pp. 1010-20, 2006.

2002 Kassi, J.P., Heller, M.O.W., Stoeckle, U., Perka, C., Duda, G.N. (Belin, Germany) "Stair climbing is more critical than walking in pre-clinical assessment of primary stability in cementless THA in vitro", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 38, No. 5, pp. 1143-1154, 2005.

ESB Research Award

2000 Bergmann, G., Graichen, F., Rohlmann, A., Verdonschot, N., van Lenthe, G.H. (Berlin, Germany) "Frictional heating of total hip implants I/II", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 421-435, 2001.

1998 Jacobs, C.R, Yellowley, C.E., Davis, B.R., Zhou, Z., Cimbala, J.M., Donahue, H.J. (Pennsylvania, USA) "Differential effects of steady versus oscillating flow on bone cells", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 31, No. 11, pp. 969-976, 1998.

1996 Prendergast, P.J., Huiskes, R., Søballe, K. (Dublin, Ireland), "Biophysical stimulation of cells during tissue differentiation at implant interfaces", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 20, No. 6, pp. 539-548, 1997.

1994 Heegaard, J., Leyvraz, P.F., Curnier, A., Rakotomanana, L., Huiskes, R. (Lausanne, Switzerland) "The biomechanics of the human patella during passive knee flexion", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 28, No. 11, pp. 1265-1279, 1995.

1994 Cowin, S.C., Weinbaum, S., Zeng, Y. (New York, USA) "A case for bone caniculi as the anatomical site of strain generated potentials", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 28, No. 11, pp. 1281-1297, 1995.

1992 van Rietbergen B., Huiskes, R., Weinans, H., Sumner, D.R., Turner, T.M., Galante, J.O. (Nijmegen, The Netherlands), "The mechanism of bone remodelling and resorption around press-fitted THA stems", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 26, No. 4/5, pp. 369-383, 1993.

1990 Adams, M.A., and Dolan, J. (Bristol, U.K.), "A technique for quantifying the bending moment acting on the lumbar spine in vivo", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 117-126, 1991.

1988 No award

1986 Rubin, C.T., Prat, G.W., Porter, A.M., Lanyon, L.E. and Poss, R. (Boston, USA). "The use of ultrasound in vivo to determine acute change in the mechanical properties of bone following intense physical activity", J. Biomechanics, Vol. 20, No. 7, pp. 723-727, 1987.

ESB Clinical Biomechanics Award

2008 Heinlein, B., Kutzner, I., Graichen, F., Rohlmann, A., Bender, A., Bergmann, G. (Berlin, Germany) "Normative data of TKR loading for level walking and stair climbing measured in vivo"

2006 Northwood, E., Fisher, J. (Leeds, UK) "In vitro investigation into the effects of uni and multi-directional motion on the friction, damage and wear of innovative chondroplasty materials against articular cartilage"

2004 Jamsa, T., Vainionpää, A., Korpelainen, R., Vihriälä, E., Leppäluoto, J. (Oulu, Finland) “Effect of daily physical activity on proximal femur”, Clinical Biomechanics, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 1-7, 2006.

2002 Cristofolini, L., Savigni, P., Toni, A. (Bologna, Italy) "Ex vivo and in vitro cement mantle fatigue damage around femoral stems: Validation of a protocol to simulate real-life loading in hip relacement patients"

2000 Heller, M., Bergmann, G., Deuretzbacher, G., Claes, L., Haas, N., Duda, G. (Berlin, Germany) Influence of femoral anteversion on proximal femoral loading. Measurement and simulation in 4 patients", Clinical Biomechanics, Vol. 16, No. 8, pp. 644-9, 2001.

1998 Northcut, E.J., Komistek, R.D., Dennis, D.A., Ochoa, J., Ritchie, A. (Denver, USA) "Impulse loading exhibited in the implanted hip during active joint seperation" , (not published in Clinical Biomechanics).

1996 Hoff, W.A., Komistek, R.D., Dennis, D.A., Gabriel, S.M., Walker, S.A. (Denver, USA) "A three dimensional determination of tibeofemoral contact positions under in vivo conditions using fluoroscopy", Clinical Biomechanics, Vol. 13, No. 7, pp. 455-472, 1998.

1994 Nygaard, H., Thuesen, L., Terp, K., Hasenkam, J.M., Paulsen, P.K. (Aarhus, Denmark) "Assessing the severity of aortic valve stenosis by spectral analysis of heart murmurs (vibrocardiography)", (not published in Clinical Biomechanics).

1992 Remiger, A.R., Schlegel, U., Frigg, R. Perren, S.M., Claudi, B. "The pinless external fixator: mechanical properties of a new concept in internal fixation", (not published in Clinical Biomechanics).

1990 Richardson, J.B., Kenwright, J., Cunningham, J.L., (Oxford, U.K.) "Fracture stiffness measurement in the assessment of tibial fractures", Clinical Biomechanics, Vol. 7, pp. 75-79, 1992.

ESB Student Award

2008 Schneider, P., Voide, R., Donahue, L.R., Stampanoni, M., Müller, R. (Zürich, Switzerland) "The influence of the cortical canal network on murine bone mechanics"

2006 Geris, L., Vander Sloten, J., Van Oosterwyck, H. (Leuven, Belgium) "Mathematical modeling of bone regeneration including the angiogenic process"

2004 Bomzon, Z., Knight, M.M., Sharma, A.M., Lee, D.A., Kimmel, E., Bader, D.L. (London, UK) “Intracellular strain fields in compressed chondrocytes exhibit strain amplification associated with cytoskeletal networks"

2002 McNamara , L.M., Van der Linden, J.C., Weinans, H., Prendergast, P.J. (Dublin, Ireland) "High stresses occur in bone trabeculae under low loads ! A study using micro-serial sectioning techniques and finite element analysis"

2000 Fridez, P., Makino, A., Miyazaki, H., Meister, J.-J., Hayashi, K., Stergiopulos, N. (Lausanne, Switzerland) "Biomechanical adaptation of vascular smooth muscle tone and myogenic response to acute hypertension in conduit vessels"

1998 Heigele, C.E., Claes, L.E. (Ulm, Germany) "Magnitudes of local stress and strain along bony surfaces predict the course and type of fracture healing"

1998 Tieschky, M., Faber, S., Haubner, M., Eckstein, F. (Munich, Germany) "Determination of in vivo cartilage thickness and volume changes following physical exercise" with magnetic resonance imaging

1998 Lacroix, D., Prendergast, P.J. (Dublin, Ireland) "3D finite element analysis of glenoid prostheses for total shoulder arthroplasty"

ESB Poster Award

2008 Alonso-Vázquez, A., Ramírez, A., Calvo, B., Doblaré, M. (Zaragoza, Spain) "Towards a 3D finite element model of skeletal muscle concentric and eccentric contraction"

2006 Cioffi, M., Küffer, J., Ströbel, S., Dubini, G., Martin, I., Wendt, D. (Milano, Italy) “CFD model of mass transport with the microarchitecture of engineered cartilage during perfusion culture”

2004 Kettler, A., Fruth, K., Hartwig, E., Claes, L.E., Wilke, H.J. (Ulm, Germany) “Influence of the crash pulse shape on the loading of the neck and the injury risk in in-vitro low-speed side-collisions”

2002 ?

2000 ?

1998 Pietrabissa, R., Contro, R., Quaglini , V., Soncini , M., Gionso , L., Simion, M. (Milano, Italy) "Evaluation of the biomechanical effects of the dimensional mismatches between dental bridges and supporting implants"

1996 Kelly, P.A. (Oxford, Great Britain) "Stress and cracks in a theoretical model of a metal-backed tibial knee replacement component"

1994 Flahill, C.M., Hollis, J.M., Blasier, R.D., (Arkansas, USA) "Biomechanical comparisons of ankle ligament reconstructions"

1994 Wilson, D.R., O'Connor, J.J. (Oxford, UK) "Geometry of joint structures and the instantaneous screw axis"

1992 Kubein-Meesenburg, D., Nägerl, H., Fanghänel, J. (Göttingen, Germany) "Basic mechanical structure of the knee: a biomechanical gear system with force locked stability"

1990 Muller-Gerb, M., Dunkelberg, D., and Ennemoser, O. (Munich, Germany) "Resultant forces of muscles and joint at the hip joint"