Pierre-François Leyvraz

TL;DR: In this paper, a framework based on elastic and viscous potentials is developed to fit the non-linear stress strain curves obtained at different strain rates with human cruciate ligaments and patellar tendons.

TL;DR: In this paper, a new method for the detection of gait cycle phases using only two miniature accelerometers together with a light, portable digital recorder is proposed, where each subject is asked to walk on a walkway at his/her own preferred speed.

TL;DR: A comprehensive three-dimensional computer model, based on the finite element method, was developed for analyzing articular biomechanics, which simultaneously computed the joint's kinematics, associated tendinous and ligamentous forces, articular contact pressures and stresses occurring in the joint during its motion.

TL;DR: This study showed that the "supplemental stress" was a synthetic and convenient variable to quantify the effect of the strain rate on the entire stress-strain curves.

TL;DR: This study shows for the first time that human primary fetal bone cells could be of great interest for bone research, due to their fast growth rate and their ability to differentiate into mature osteoblasts.