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Chapters in Books

  • Gefen. Finite Element Modeling of the Microarchitecture of Cancellous Bone: Techniques and Applications. In: Biomechanical Systems Technology: Muscular Skeletal Systems, World Scientific Publishing Company Theme Volumes on “Biomechanical Systems”, Cornelius Leondes, Ed., ISBN 978-981-270-983-7, Chapter 3, pp. 73-112, 2009, Invited.

  • N Slomka, R. Rachel Mann, Y. Eshet, A. Anaton, S. Wonde, O. Aktushev, N. Parnes, E. Jerby, Gefen. The Biomechanical Behavior and Healing Response of Bone after Induction of a Cortical Defect Mechanically, or Using a Microwave-Drill. In: The Pathomechanics of Tissue Injury and Disease, and the Mechanophysiology of Healing, ISBN: 978-81-308-0314-2, Editor: A. Gefen, Research Signpost, Kerala, India, Chapter 8, pp. 221-240, 2009.

  • Portnoy, I. Siev-Ner, Z. Yizhar, N. Shabshin, H. Seelen, C. Oomens, A. Gefen. Course of Soft Tissue Injuries in the Transtibial Amputation Residuum. In: The Pathomechanics of Tissue Injury and Disease, and the Mechanophysiology of Healing, ISBN: 978-81-308-0314-2, Editor: A. Gefen, Research Signpost, Kerala, India, Chapter 13, pp. 327-347, 2009.

  • Gefen, E. Linder-Ganz. Bioengineering Approaches for Aetiological Research in Severe Pressure Ulcers. In: Bioengineering: Principles, Methodologies and Applications, Editors: Audric Garcia and Ciel Durand, ISBN: 978-1-60741-762-0, Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA, pp. 1-46, 2010.

  • Portnoy, N. Shabshin, I. Siev-Ner, A. Kristal, A. Gefen. MRI Integrated with Computational Methods for Determining Internal Soft Tissue Loads as Related to Chronic Wounds. In: Bioengineering Research of Chronic Wounds, Editor: A. Gefen, ISBN: 978-3-642-00533-6, Springer, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 169-180, 2009.

  • Slomka, S. Or-Tzadikario, A. Gefen. Cellular Deformations under Compression in Cells Involved in Deep Tissue Injury. In: Bioengineering Research of Chronic Wounds, Editor: A. Gefen, ISBN: 978-3-642-00533-6, Springer, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 235-248, 2009.

  • Gefen. Usage of Anthropometry to Determine Etiological and Risk Factors in Deep Tissue Injury. In: The Handbook of Anthropometry: Physical Measures of Human Form in Health and Disease, Springer, Editor: Victor R. Preedy, ISBN 978-1-4419-1787-4, Invited, pp. 2443-2457, 2012.

  • Takahashi, J. Black, C. Dealey, A. Gefen. Pressure in Context. In: International Guidelines. Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Pressure, Shear, Friction and Microclimate in Context. A Consensus Document. London: Wounds International, Invited, pp. 2-10, 2010.

  • I. Reger, V.K. Ranganathan, H.L. Orsted, T. Ohura, A. Gefen. Shear and Friction in Context. In: International Guidelines. Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Pressure, Shear, Friction and Microclimate in Context. A Consensus Document. London: Wounds International, Invited, pp. 11-18, 2010.

  • Slomka, A. Gefen. Finite Element Modeling of Cellular Mechanics Experiments. In: Cellular and Biomolecular Mechanics and Mechanobiology, Editor: A. Gefen, ISBN: 978-3-642-14217-8, Springer, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 331-344, 2011.

  • Varssano, R. Asher, A. Gefen. Biomechanical Modeling of the Human Eye with a Focus on the Cornea. In: Multi-Modality State-of-the-Art: Human Eye Imaging and Modeling. Editor: E.Y.K. Ng, CRC Press, Invited, pp. 171-190, 2012.

  • Portnoy, A. Gefen. Patient-Specific Modeling of Subjects with a Lower Limb Amputation. In: Patient-Specific Modeling in Tomorrow’s Medicine, Editor: A. Gefen, ISBN: 978-3-642-24617-3, Springer, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 441-459, 2012.

  • Asher, A. Gefen, D. Varssano. Patient-Specific Modeling of the Cornea. In: Patient-Specific Modeling in Tomorrow’s Medicine, Editor: A. Gefen, ISBN: 978-3-642-24617-3, Springer, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 461-483, 2012.

  • Shoham, A. Gefen. The Biomechanics of Fat: From Tissue to a Cell Scale”, Structure-Based Mechanics of Tissues and Organs: A Tribute to Yoram Lanir, Editors: M.S. Sacks and G. Kassab, Invited, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4899-7630-7_5, pp. 79-92, 2015.

  • Shoham, N.T. Shaked, D. Benayahu, A. Gefen. The Vicious Cycle of Estrogen Consumption and Obesity: The Role of Mechanotransduction. In: The Mechanobioloy of Obesity and Related Diseases, Co-Editors: A. Gefen, D. Benayahu. ISBN: 978-3-319-09336-9, Springer, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 89-103, 2014.

  • Hadid, Y. Epstein, N. Shabshin, A. Gefen. The Mechanophysiololgy of Stress Fractures in Military Recruits. In: Mechanobiology and Mechanophysiology of Military-Related Injuries, Editors: A. Gefen, Y. Epstein, ISBN: 978-3-319-33010-5 (Print) 978-3-319-33012-9 (Online), Springer, Heidelberg, Germany pp. 163-185.

  • Friedman, Y. Epstein, A. Gefen. Traumatic Brain Injury in the Military: Biomechanics and Finite Element Modelling. In: Mechanobiology and Mechanophysiology of Military-Related Injuries, Editors: A. Gefen, Y. Epstein, ISBN: 978-3-319-33010-5 (Print) 978-3-319-33012-9 (Online), Springer, Heidelberg, Germany pp. 209-233, 2016.

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