Special Issue “Biomechanics of Soft and Hard Tissues”
1. Introduction
2. Overview of Contributions
3. Concluding Remarks
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
List of Contributions
- Rădulescu, M.; Mocanu, A.; Neagu, A.; Schipor, M.; Mocanu, H. Defining the URCOTEBS System as a Unilateral Radiographic–Stochastic Model for the Complementary States (Health/Disease) of the D-Organ and Middle-Ear Mucosa. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 12861.
- Dolino, G.; Coato, D.; Forni, R.; Boretti, G.; Ciliberti, F.; Gargiulo, P. Designing a Synthetic 3D-Printed Knee Cartilage: FEA Model, Micro-Structure and Mechanical Characteristics. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 331.
- Peña-Trabalon, A.; Perez-Blanca, A.; Moreno-Vegas, S.; Estebanez-Campos, M.; Prado-Novoa, M. Assessment of Surrogate Models for Research on Resistance and Deformation of Repairs of the Human Meniscal Roots: Porcine or Older Human Models? Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 670.
- Berardo, A.; Mascolini, M.; Fontanella, C.; Contran, M.; Todesco, M.; Porzionato, A.; Macchi, V.; De Caro, R.; Boscolo-Berto, R.; Carniel, E. Mechanical Characterization of the Male Lower Urinary Tract: Comparison among Soft Tissues from the Same Human Case Study. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 1357.
- Burgio, V.; Bei, J.; Rodriguez Reinoso, M.; Civera, M.; Grimaldo Ruiz, O.; Surace, C.; Pugno, N. Mechanical Stapling Devices for Soft Tissue Repair: A Review of Commercially Available Linear, Linear Cutting, and Circular Staplers. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 2486.
- Belgio, B.; Mantero, S.; Iervolino, F.; Potere, F.; Levi, M.; Boschetti, F. Bioprinting of a Biomimetic Microenvironment for a Retinal Regenerative Approach. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 6980.
- Yamin, N.; Basaruddin, K.; Ijaz, M.; Mat Som, M.; Shahrol Aman, M.; Takemura, H. Stress Analysis on the Ankle Joint during Incline and Decline Standing. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 8168.
- Sahinis, C.; Kellis, E. Does a Greater Hamstring Muscle Thickness Mean a Greater Aponeurosis Thickness? Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 1520.
- Minniti, M.; Gramigna, V.; Palumbo, A.; Fragomeni, G. Application of Mathematical Models for Blood Flow in Aorta and Right Coronary Artery. Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 5748.
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Berardo, A.; Surace, C. Special Issue “Biomechanics of Soft and Hard Tissues”. Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 8902. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15168902
Berardo A, Surace C. Special Issue “Biomechanics of Soft and Hard Tissues”. Applied Sciences. 2025; 15(16):8902. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15168902
Chicago/Turabian StyleBerardo, Alice, and Cecilia Surace. 2025. "Special Issue “Biomechanics of Soft and Hard Tissues”" Applied Sciences 15, no. 16: 8902. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15168902
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