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I. Clinical Applications
II. Material and Device Testing
I. Clinical Aplications
1. Upper Limb
Zagorski JB, Zych GA, Latta LL, Schenkman J, Finnieston AR “Colles' fracture management using pre-fabricated
braces.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans. 10:471, 1986.
Kato S, Latta LL, Burkhalter WE “Mechanical evaluation of external and internal fixation for metacarpal fractures.”
Trans 32 Orthop Res Soc.; nd 11:316. 1986.
Zych GA, Latta LL, Zagorski JB "Treatment of isolated ulnar shaft fractures with prefabricated fracture brace." Clin
Orthop Relat Res.(219):194-200, Jun 1987.
Rayhack JM, Gasser SI, Latta LL, Milne EL, Ouellette EA “Oblique vs. transverse ulnar shortening osteotomies:a
clinical and biomechanical study.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans. 15:738-9, 1991.
Zagorski J, Zych G, Latta LL, Whytch R, Moir S, Ledingham WM, Ashcroft PA “Development of the Wardlaw-
Aberdeen Colles’ fracture brace.” Proc of the 59th AAOS Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. 1992.
Supple KM, Ouellette EA, Latta LL “Fixation of distal fractures of the proximal phalanx: a biomechanical study.” J
Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans. 16:308, 1992.
Hechtman KS, Tjin-a-Tsoi EW, Zvijac JE, Uribe JW, Latta LL “Biomechanics of a less invasive procedure for
reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow.” Am J Sports Med. 26(5):620-4, Sep-Oct 1998.
Sarmiento A, Zagorski JB, Zych GA, Latta LL, Capps CA “Functional bracing for the treatment of fractures of the
humeral diaphysis.” J Bone Joint Surg Am., 82(4):478-86, Apr 2000.
Sarmiento A, Waddell JP, Latta LL “Diaphyseal humeral fractures - treatment options.” Instr Courser Lect. 51:1257-
69, 2002.
Sanders R, Haidukewych GJ, Milne EL, Latta LL “Minimal versus maximal plate fixation techniques of the ulna:
the biomechanical effect of number of screws and plate length.” J Orthop Trauma. 16(3):166-71, Mar 2002.
Ouellette EA, Dennis JJ, Milne EL, Latta LL, Makowski AL “Role of soft tissues in metacarpal fracture fixation.”
Clin Orthop Relat Res., (412):169-75, Jul 2003.
Ouellette EA, Dennis JJ, Latta LL, Milne EL, Makowski AL “The role of soft tissues in plate fixation of proximal
phalanx fractures.” Clin Orthop Relat Res., (418):213-8, Jan 2004.
Harrison RJ, Ouellette EA, Latta LL, Milne EL: “The biomechanics of diagnosing and treating peripheral triangular
fibrocartilage complex instability.” Trans. 51st Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Paper #0122,
30:122, 2005.
Ouellette EA, Harrison R, Latta LL, Milne EL, Sravanthi A, Makowski A-L: “Ulnocarpal wrist instability:
evaluating a diagnostic and surgical method.” Poster , Proc. 10th Congress of the Federation of the European
Societies for Surgery of the Hand – FESSH, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 15-18, 2005.
Levy, JC, Kalandiak, S, Zych, G, Latta, LL, Milne, EL: “Locked vs. unlocked plating for humeral shaft non-unions:
a biomechanical study” Trans. 52nd Annual Orthop. Res. Soc. Meeting, 31:1950, 2006
Sarmiento A, Latta LL, “Conservative treatment of humeral shaft fractures.” Unfallchirurg. German Trauma Assoc.,
Sept., 2007.
Ouellette EA, Diaz V, Hajianpour MA, Milne EL, Kaimrajh D, Sano T: “Biomechanical comparison of a non-bridging external fixator and a volar plate on a simulated comminuted fracture of the distal radius”, Proc. 24th
Orthop. Trauma Assoc., Poster #27 24:264-265, 2008.
Dy C, Ouellette A, Malik A, Diaz VA, Makowski A, Milne EL, Barreto A, Latta LL: “Mechanical testing of distal
radioulnar instability repair: ligament reconstruction vs. capsulorraphy,” Proc. 75 Amer. Acad. Orthop. th Surg., paper #375, 8:509, 2008.
Guiffrida Y, Owens P, Baria D, Milne EL, Latta LL: “A new method for human digital pulley reconstruction using
expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and a transosseous technique of fixation,” Trans. 54th Orthop. Research Soc., Poster 1564, 33:1564, 2008.
Iobst C, Milne E, Rueda S, Latta L. “Biomechanics of pinning the pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures”, Proc.
25th Orthop. Trauma Assoc., 2009.
Rayhack J, Barreto A, Kaimrajh D, Milne EL, Latta LL. “Biomechanics of ulnar osteotomy fixation comparing five
designs of plates and screws”, Trans. 55th Orthop. Research Soc., 34:1877, 2009.
Jones CM, Smark C, Dy C, Makowski A-L, Milne EL, Kaimrajh D, Fernando H, Latta LL, Ouellette E A. “Radial
head replacement for longitudinal radioulnar dissociation injuries of the forearm after ligament reconstructions with
patellar tendon and the Herbert sling capsulorraphy”, Trans. 55th Orthop. Research Soc., 34:P1864, 2009.
Smark C, Jones CM, Dy C, Makowski A-L, Milne EL, Kaimrajh D, Fernando H, Latta LL, Ouellette EA
“Biomechanical comparison of Herbert sling capsulorraphy versus patellar tendon reconstruction of the interosseous ligament complex for longitudinal radioulnar dissociation injuries of the forearm”, Trans. 55th Orthop. Research Soc., 34:P1863, 2009.
2. Lower Limb
Sarmiento A, Latta L, Zilioli A, Sinclair W “The role of soft tissue in the stabilization of tibial fractures.” Clin
Orthop Relat Res. (105):116-29, Nov-Dec 1975.
Sarmiento A, Latta LL “Factors controlling the behavior of tibial fractures: a correlation of clinical and laboratory
studies.” Kappa Delta Award Paper. J Bone Joint Surg.; 58A:724, 1976.
Latta LL, Sarmiento A “Biomechanical analysis of the stability of tibial fractures.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;
1:229, 1977.
Latta LL, Sarmiento A “Development of a titanium total hip replacement.” Trans 98th Ann ASME; 28, 1977.
Tarr RR, Lewis JL, Jaycox D, Sarmiento A, Schmidt J, Latta LL “Effect of materials stem geometry and collarcalcar
contact on stress distribution in the proximal femur with total hip.” J Bone Joint Surg. Ortho Trans.;3-2, 1979.
McCollough NC, Turner M, Kinman PB, Latta LL “Experimental production of tibial torsion and its clinical
relevance.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;4:60, 1980.
Latta LL, Sarmiento A, Katz JL, Eckstein E “The mechanical function of the interosseous membrane in the leg of
man.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.; 4, 1980.
Zagorski JB, Zych GA, Latta LL, Finnieston AR “Tibial fracture management in pre-fabricated braces.” J Bone Joint
Surg. Orthop Trans.;9:430, 1985.
Latta, L.L. “Mechanics of Revision Arthroplasty.” Proc 38th Ann Conf Engr Med & Biol, (ACEMB), Annual
Meeting.;27:81, 1985.
Latta LL, Nakamura K, Tronzo R, Wittles M, Milne EL, Kimmel B “Comparative sub-capital fracture fixation in
osteopenic and normal femora.” J Orthop Trauma.;2(1):59-60,1988.
Latta LL, Tronzo RG, Amaya WP,Milne EL “Comparative intertrochanteric fracture fixation in osteoporotic and
normal femora.”J Orthop Trauma.;2(1):61-63, 1988.
Zych GA, Greenbarg P, Milne EL, Levi D, Latta LL “Mechanics of distal locking in nail fixation in osteopenic and
normal femora.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;13-3:770, 1989.
Yoshimine F, Latta LL, Milne EL “Effects of fibular malalignment on contact area and stress distribution at the
ankle with six simulated loading conditions.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;15:551, 1991.
Yoshimine F, Latta LL, Milne EL “Fixation of unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures in osteopenic and normal
femora - effects of screw-plate angle and barrel engagement.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans. ;15:551, 1991.
Zagorski JB, Zych GA, Latta LL, Finnieston AR "Orthotic design and application for functional treament of tibial
shaft fractures." J Prosthetics & Orthotics.;4-3:126-140, 1992.
Zagorski JB, Latta LL, Finnieston AR, Zych G "Tibial fracture stability. Analysis of external fracture
immobilization in casts and braces." Clin. Orthop Relat Res.(291):196-207, Jun 1993.
Hutson JJ, Zych GA, Cole JD, Johnson KD, Ostermann P, Milne EL, Latta LL “Mechanical failures of
intramedullary tibial nails applied without reaming.” Clin Orthop Relat Res. (315): 129-37, Jun 1995.
Yoshimine F, Milne EL, Latta LL “Biomechanical comparison of Gamma nail, intramedullary hip screw and
compression hip screw in the unstable intertrochanteric fracture.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;21-3:1082, 1997.
Latta LL, Zych GA, Vilas M, Hutson JJ, Fornes T, Milne EL “Evaluation of the supplementary mechanical support
from soft tissue compression to a small diameter tibial nail in an unstable fracture.” J Orthop Trauma.;11, 1997.
Zvijac JE, Rico A, Tjin-A-Tsoi EW, Uribe JW, Hechtman KS, Asfour S, Latta LL “Measurement of strains in knee
orthosis (ko) under conditions of high performance activities.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans. ; 21-4:1269, 1997.
Latta LL, Schuren J, Corona J, Milne EL, Sarmiento A, Zych GA “Soft vs. hard cast materials for functional fracture
management of tibial shaft fractures - in vitro fracture stability.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans. ;22:298, 1998.
Schuren J, Milne EL, Zych GA, Latta LL “The stability and rigidity of ankle fracture control in soft casts - a
biomechanical study in cadavers.” Trans 45 Ann Mtg Orthop Res th Soc.;263, 1999.
Gaebler C, Zych GA, Hutson JJ, Milne EL, Latta LL “External fixation of unstable ankle fractures comparing
metatarsal and talar pin configurations -an in vitro biomechanical study.” Trans 15th Orthop Trauma Assoc, poster
#71. Charlotte, NC;320-322, 1999.
Malinin T, Latta LL, Milne EL, Temple HT, Flores A “Optimizing biomechanics of allograft reconstruction for ACL
deficiency.” Proc 68th Amer Acad Orthop Surg, Scientific Exhibit SE08. New Orleans, LA. ;654, 2001.
Milne EL, Swirsky S, Varkarakis G, Zych GA, Latta LL, Hutson JJ “Tension changes on the first wire on tightening
the second wire on open and closed external fixator rings.” Trans 48th Ann Orthop Res Soc. , 26:716, 2002
Martinez A, Sarmiento A, Latta LL “Closed fractures of the proximal tibia treated with a functional brace.” Clin
Orthop., 417:293-302, 2003.
Sarmiento A, Latta LL “450 closed fractures of the distal third of the tibia treated with a functional brace.” Clin
Orthop Relat Res. (428):261-71, Nov 2004.
Ostermann PAW, Schweitzer N, Latta LL, Milne EL, Biedermann L. “Biomechanical evaluation of the cylindrical
titanium mesh cage for the treatment of segmental defects of the tibia.” Osteo. Trauma Care, 12:116-120, 2004.
Lindsey RW, Gugala Z, Milne EL, Sun M, Gannon FH, Latta LL: “The efficacy of cylindrical titanium mesh cage
for the reconstruction of a critical-size canine segmental femoral diaphyseal defect”. J Orthop Res, 24(7):1438-53,
Jul 2006.
Ostermann PAW, Milne EL, Latta LL : “Load distribution between a titanium mesh cage and an intramedullary nail
used for the reconstruction of a long segmental defect of the tibia.” Trans. 52 Annual Orthop. nd Res. Soc. Meeting,
Poster # 1745, 31:1745, 2006.
Sarmiento A Latta LL. “A radiographic review of 135 total hip Charnley arthroplasties followed between 15 and 35
years.” Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 73(3):145-50, Jun 2006.
Sarminto A, Latta LL, “Functional treatment of closed segmental fractures of the tibia”, Acta Chir Orthop.Traumatol
Cech. 75(5):325-31, Oct 2008.
Diamond M, Boneer A, Pedroso D, Milne EL, Latta LL “Biomechanical analysis of UCBL with articulated ankle
AFO in surgically created stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction”, Proc. 25th Southern Biomed. Engr. Conf.,
IFMBE Proc. 24, p. 101-102, 2009.
3. Spine
Zych G, Johnston R, Latta LL “Utilizing external fixators to stabilize and measure stability of pelvic fractures.” J
Bone Joint Surg. Ortho Trans.;7:338, 1983.
Nakamura K, Zych GA, Latta LL, Johnston R “Parameters of external fixation configurations for pelvic fractures
affecting rigidity of fixation.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;10, 1986.
Latta LL, Dubousset J, Hajianpour MA, Gepstein R, Shufflebarger H “Cyclic testing of spinal instrumentation with a
burst fracture model.” J Orthop Trauma.;2(1):64-65, 1988.
Latta LL, Hajianpour MA, Shufflebarger HL, Weiss C “Comparative mechanics of fixation by Harrington and
Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation in an in vitro burst fracture model.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;12:484,
1988.
Brown MD, Holmes DC, Eckstein EC, Latta LL, Cammisa FP “In vitro and in vivo measurement of lumbar spine
motion segment unit stiffness.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;14:110, 1990.
Lebwohl NH, Star JK, Milne EL, Latta LL, Malinin T “Inhibitory effect of ibuprofen on spinal fusion in rabbits.” J
Bone Joint Surg Orthop Trans.;18, 1994.
Scuderi GJ, Greenberg SS, Latta LL, Cohen DS, Eismont FJ “Biomechanical evaluation of magnetic resonance
imaging-compatible wire in cervical spine fixation.” Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 18(14):1991-4, 1994.
Latta LL, Shufflebarger HL, Harms J, Milne EL, Biedermann L “The effect of anterior support for fixation of an
unstable burst fracture on the loading of the fixation rods and the load sharing of the construct.” Proc 31ST Ann
Scoliosis Research Soc.;91, 1996.
Richter D, Latta LL, Ekkernkamp A, Ostermann PAW “Der stabilisierungseffekt verschiedener orthesen auf die
obere halswirbelsaule - eine biomechanische untersuchung.” Experimentelle Traumatologie III. 1998.
Frazier D, Eismont F, Milne EL, Miller D, Latta LL, Brown MD “Load sharing characteristics of anterior cervical
plating with plate-to-graft screw fixation.” Proc 45th Ann Orthop Res Soc., 1999.
Latta LL, Harms J, Shufflebarger H “Sagittal profile in spondylolisthesis.” Proc Internat Course on Severe
Spondylolisthesis - Pathogenic, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations. German Spine Research Society. 1999.
Lee SH, Shufflebarger HL, Milne EL, Latta LL “Mechanical effect of anterior column support in the distal lumbar
spine in a long fusion model.” Trans 45th Ann Mtg Orthop Res Soc.;999, 1999.
Brown D, Harms J, Latta LL, Milne EL “Distractive and compressive preloads on posterior rods in a pedicle screw
construct at L5-S1 effect construct stiffness, rod strains and disc pressures at L4-L5.” Poster #352, Trans 46th
Orthop Res Soc.;25:654, 2000.
Lee J-Y, Shufflebarger HL, Milne EL, Latta LL “Anterior column support in long segment kyphosis constructs.” J
Spinal Disord. 2000.
Cree A, Latta L, Shufflebarger H, Milne EL “Thoracic spinal constructs – pedicle screws versus hooks.” J. Bone
Joint Surg, 83B(Supp. III):332, 2001.
Ono A, Brown MD, Latta LL, Milne EL, Holmes DC. “Triangulated pedicle screw construct technique and pull-out
strength of conical and cylindrical screws.” J Spinal Disord. 14(4):323-9, Aug 2001.
Richter D, Latta LL, Milne EL, Varkarakis GM, Biedermann L, Ekkernkamp A, Ostermann PA. “The stabilizing
effects of different orthoses in the intact and unstable upper cervical spine - a cadaver study.” J Trauma. 50(5):848-54, May 2001.
Laun RA, Lignitz E, Haase N, Latta LL, Ekkernkamp A, Richter D “Mobility of unstable fractures of the odontoid
during helmet removal. A biomechanical study.” Unfallchirurg. 105(12):1092-6, Dec 2002
Latta LL, Elliot D, Asfour S, Varkarakis G, Shufflebarger HL, Lebwohl N, Harms J “Sagittal alignment line vs.
load line of the lumbar.” Poster #1074. Trans 49 Orthop th Res Soc., 2003.
Latta LL, Melcher RP, Milne EL, Harms J, Matthis W, Ruf M “Loading on human facet joints in vitro.” Proc
Scoliosis Res Soc. IMAST. Burmuda, 2004.
Polly DW, Latta LL: “Spinopelvic fixation biomechanics”, Seminars in Spine Surg., 16-2:101-106, 2004
Melcher RA, Milne EL, Harms J, Matthis W, Latta LL: “The effects of follower load vs. gravity load on the
biomechanics of lumbar motion segment units.” Trans. 51st Annual Orthop. Res. Soc. Meeting, Poster #1262,
30:1262, 2005.
Chen J, Eismont F, Valdes M, Milne EL, Latta LL: “Six vs four screws: a biomechanical analysis of short segment
fixation of the thoracolumbar spine.” Trans. 52nd Annual Orthop. Res. Soc. Meeting, 31:1311, 2006.
Zych, GA, Ostermann, PAW, Milne, EL, Latta, LL: “Stability of an OTA 62-b1.2 acetabular fracture fixed with
small fragment plates and screws compared to the polyaxial fixateur interne.” Trans. 52nd Annual Orthop. Res. Soc. Meeting, 30:1701, 2006
Jones C, Zych GA, Baione W, Milne EL, Latta LL: “BMD patterns of S1 using quantitative CT and biomechanical
strategy for SI fixation,” Trans. 54th Orthop. Research Soc., Poster 1019, 33:1019, 2008.
Prasarn ML, Zych GA, Baria D, Kaimrajh DK, Milne EL, Latta LL “A biomechanical study of four-hole pubic
symphyseal plating: locked versus unlocked versus hybrid constructs”, Proc. 25th Orthop. Trauma Assoc., 2009.
Baria D, Cuartas E, Shufflebarger H, Malik A, Milne EL, Latta LL “Torsional rigidity of long scoliotic constructs:
hooks versus screws”, Trans. 55th Orthop. Research Soc., 34:1707, 2009.
4. Miscellaneous
Sarmiento A, Schaeffer JF, Beckerman L, Latta LL, Enis JE. "Fracture healing in rat femora as affected by
functional weight-bearing." J Bone Joint Surg Am. 59(3):369-75, Apr 1977.
Ayyash S, Mnaymneh W, Ghandur-Mnaymneh L, Latta LL “Effect of chemotherapy drugs on musculoskeletal
tissues.” J Bone Joint Surg. Ortho Trans.; 4-3, 1980.
Latta LL, Sarmiento A, McCollough III NC, Catz J “Biomechanics of fracture callus.” Trans 26th Orthop Res Soc.;
5:346, 1980.
Latta LL “Soft tissue stabilization in closed fracture management.” Proc 34th Ann Conf Engr Med & Biol,
(ACEMB).;23:155, 1981.
Latta LL “The effects of various therapeutic agents on fracture healing.” Proc of International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, (ISPO), IV World Congress. 1983.
Serbent R, Latta LL, Eckstein E “Biomechanical testing of anastomosis for comparison of laser and conventional
methods of microsurgery.” Proc ASME Winter Annual Meeting. Miami Beach, FL. 1985.
Malinin TI, Latta LL, Wagner JL, Brown MD “Mechanical and biological results of mechanical environmental
changes in plate fractures - Part II: Bone plate allografts.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans. ; 9:284, 1985.
Calkins MS, Zych GA, Latta LL, Borja FJ., Mnaymneh WE “Computerized tomography evaluation of stability in
posterior fracture dislocation of the hip.” Clin Orthop Relat Res. 227:152-63, Feb 1988.
Latta LL, Malinin T, Sarmiento A, Wagner J, Kato S, Nakamura K, Mullis D “The weakest link in the bone-platefracture system/changes with time.” J Orthop Trauma.;2(1):73-75, 1988.
Sarmiento A, Latta LL “Evaluation of the healing of closed fractures kept closed - a correlation of clinical and
laboratory data.” J Orthop Trauma.;2(1):65-67, 1988.
Saitoh S, Hart WS, Burkhalter WE, Latta LL “Microvascular telescoping anastomosis and its application to vein
grafting.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;14, 1990.
Altman RD, Latta LL, Keer R, Remfree K, Hornicek FJ, Banovac K “Effects of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
on fracture healing: a laboratory study in rats.” J Orthop Trauma. 9(5):392-400, 1995.
Burny F, Burny W, Donkerwolcke M, Latta LL, Moulart F, Behrens M, Kauten R, Mata J “Callus development and
loading of external fixation frames.” Application to the Hoffmann II ExFix system for monitoring purposes. Proc
SICOT. San Diego, CA. 2002.
Sarmiento A, Latta LL “Functional fracture bracing - a manual.” Lippincott-Williams & Wilkens, Philadelphia, PA,
2002.
Sarmiento A, Latta LL “Functional fracture bracing - a manual.” Lippincott-Williams & Wilkens, Philadelphia, PA,
2002.
Latta LL “Principles of splinting, casting and bracing.” Proc 2003 Residents” Basic Fracture Course. Orthop Trauma Assoc. Salt Lake City, UT, p. 36-37, 2003.
Sarmiento A, Latta LL “The evolution of functional bracing of fractures.” J. Bone Joint Surg., 88B-2:141-148, 2006.
Lockwood R, Latta LL “Bone blood flow changes with diaphyseal fracture.” J Bone Joint Surg. Ortho Trans.
1980;253, 2007.
Sarmiento A, Latta LL, “The functional bracing of fractures. Classic Techniques,” J Bone Joint Surg., Suppl. Part 2,
89-2:157-69, 2007.
Wu D, Dai H, Arias J, Latta LL: “Low-volume resuscitation from traumatic hemorrhagic shock with Na+/H+
exchanger inhibitor,” Trans. 54th Orthop. Research Soc., Poster 1000, 33:1000, 2008.
II. Material and Device Testing
1. Biological
Altman RD, Tenenbaum J, Latta L, Riskin W, Blanco LN, Howell DS. "Biomechanical & biochemical properties of
dog cartilage in experimentally induced osteoarthritis." Ann Rheum Dis.43(1):83-90, Feb 1984.
Latta LL “Biomechanics of frozen and freeze-dried allografts.” Proc of American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons
Postgraduate Course on Allografts. Orlando, FL.;4, 1986.
Malinin T, Latta LL, Milne EL, Saitoh S, Winter R “Effects of freeze-drying on the flexural strength and notch
sensitivity of human femoral diaphysis.” Orthop Res Soc.;14:112, 1989.
Saitoh S, Latta L, Milne E. “An absence of structural changes in the proximal femur with osteoporosis.” Skeletal
Radiol. 22(6), 425-31, Aug 1990.
Malinin T, Latta LL, Milne EL, Flores A, Brookfield K, Temple HT: “Biomechanics of allograft reconstruction for
anterior cruciate ligament,” Trans. 53 Orthop. Research Soc., Poster #rd 0827, 32:827, 2007.
2. Synthetic
Latta LL “Application of materials in external devices for trauma.” Trans 37th Ann Conf Engr Med & Biol,
(ACEMB).;26:201, 1984.
3. Devices
Cole FD, Latta LL “Fatigue of interlocking tibial nail implants.” J Bone Joint Surg Orthop Trans. ;16:234, 1992.
Latta LL, Milne EL, Zych GA “Mechanical testing of external fixation systems.” Proc of the 14th International
Hoffmann External Fixation Conference. Granada, Spain.;69, 1992.
Latta LL, Milne EL, Yoshimine F, Raimer M “Mechanical behavior of interlocking intrameduallary fixation
devices.” J Bone Joint Surg. Orthop Trans.;16:465, 1993.
Latta LL, Hutson JJ, Milne EL, Zych GA, Cole JD “Comparison of clinical and in vitro mechanical behavior of
intramedullary fixation devices for the tibia.” Proc Internat Soc Fracture Repair. 1996.
Gaebler C, Stanzl-Tschegg S, Heinze B, Holper B, Milne T, Berger G, Vecsei V “Fatigue strength of locking screws
and prototypes used in small-diameter tibial nails: A biomechanical study.” J Trauma. 47(2):379-84, Aug 1999.
Burny F, Donkerwolcke M, Latta LL, Milne EL, Behrens M, Denti A, Mata J, Nyfeler M, Worek D “Stability of
Hoffmann II external fixation frames - Optimization of the frame configuration.” J Orthop Trauma. 2000.
Gaebler C, Speitling A, Milne EL, Stanzl-Tschegg S, Vecsei V, Latta LL “A new modular testing system for
biomechanical evaluation of tibial intramedullary fixation devices.” Injury, 32(9):708-12, Nov 2001
Milne EL, Latta LL, Malik S, Brusovanik G. “The biomechanics of intramedullary fixation devices for the lower
limb.” Osteo. Trauma Care, 12:100-107, 2004.
Kaimrajh D, Matthis W, Barreto A, Milne EL, Harms J, Latta LL “Analysis of cement injectable pedicle screws in
osteoporotic vertebral bodies”, Proc. 25th Southern Biomed. Engr. Conf., IFMBE Proc. 24, p. 145-146, 2009