Publications

Publications

  1. Brown N, Bertocci G, States G, Levine G, Levine J, Howland D. Development of a canine rigid body musculoskeletal computer model to evaluate gait. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020; 11(8):150. 
  2. Brown N, Bertocci G, States G, Armagno A, Frigui Y, Levine G, Howland D, Development of a Rigid Body Musculoskeletal Computer Model for Evaluation of Gait in a Healthy and Neurologically Impaired Chondrodystrophic Dog, IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, 2018. 
  3. Brown N, Bertocci G, Cheffer K, Howland D. A three dimensional multiplane kinematic model for bilateral hind limb gait analysis in cats. PLoS One, 2018; 13(8):e0197837.
  4. Bertocci G, Brown N, Mich P, Why owners choose an orthosis over stifle surgery for canine cranial cruciate ligament deficiency. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 2017; 32(4):130-138.
  5. Bertocci G, Smalley C, Brown N, Bialczak K, Carroll D. Aquatic treadmill water level influence on pelvic limb kinematics in cranial cruciate ligament-deficient dogs with surgically stabilized stifle. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2018; 59(2):121-127.
  6. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D, Canine cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifle biomechanics associated with extra-articular stabilization predicted using a computer model. Veterinary Surgery, 2017; 46(5):27-35.
  7. Bertocci G, Brown N, Mich P, Biomechanics of a canine orthosis-managed cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifle predicted using a computer model. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2017; 78(1):27-35.
  8. *Bertocci G, *Brown N, Embleton N, Barkowski V, Canine stifle biomechanics associated with a novel extracapsular articulating implant predicted using a computer model. Veterinary Surgery, 2016; 45(3):327-335.*- indicates equivalent first author contributions
  9. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D, Canine stifle biomechanics associated with tibial tuberosity advancement predicted using a computer model. Veterinary Surgery, 2015; 44(7):866-873.
  10. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D, Influence of biomechanical parameters on the canine cranial cruciate ligament-intact and deficient stifle using a computer simulation model. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2015; 76(11):952-958.
  11. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D, Canine stifle joint biomechanics associated with tibial plateau leveling osteotomy predicted by use of a computer model. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2014; 75(7):626-632.
  12. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D, Evaluation of varying morphological parameters on the biomechanics of a cranial cruciate ligament–deficient or intact canine stifle joint with a computer simulation model. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 2014; 75(1):26-33.
  13. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D, Development of a canine stifle computer model to evaluate cranial cruciate ligament deficiency. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, 2013; 13(2):1350043-1 to 1350043-29.

Presentations

  1. Brown N, Bertocci G, States G, Armagno A, Frigui Y, Levine G, Howland D, Development of a Rigid Body Musculoskeletal Computer Model for Evaluation of Gait in a Healthy and Neurologically Impaired Chondrodystrophic Dog, Platform Presentation at IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, Louisville, Kentucky, Dec 7, 2018. 
  2. Brown N. Computer Simulations in Stifle Surgeries. KYON Symposium, Boston, MA. Apr 2017.
  3. N.P. Brown, G.E. Bertocci, K.A. Cheffer, K.L. Whyland, S.K. Winter, W.A. O’Steen, D.R. Howland, Development and evaluation of a three dimensional kinematic model of bilateral pelvic limb gait analysis in cats with neurological and neuromuscular disorders, Kentucky Spinal Cord and Head Injury Research Trust Symposium, University of Louisville, May 20, 2015.
  4. States G, Brown N, Levine G, Levine J, Howland D, Bertocci G, Development of a neuromusculoskeletal model to quantify recovery following canine intervertebral disc herniation, Kentucky Spinal Cord and Head Injury Research Trust Symposium, University of Louisville, May 20, 2015.
  5. N.P. Brown, G.E. Bertocci, K.A. Cheffer, K.L. Whyland, S.K. Winter, W.A. O’Steen, D.R. Howland, Development and evaluation of a three dimensional kinematic model of bilateral pelvic limb gait analysis in cats with neurological and neuromuscular disorders, Neuroscience Day, University of Louisville, April 23, 2015.
  6. States G, Brown N, Levine G, Levine J, Howland D, Bertocci G, Development of a neuromusculoskeletal model to quantify recovery following canine intervertebral disc herniation, Neuroscience Day, University of Louisville, April 23, 2015.
  7. States G, Brown N, Levine G, Levine J, Howland D, Bertocci G, Development of a neuromusculoskeletal model to quantify recovery following canine intervertebral disc herniation, Research Louisville, University of Louisville, Sept 16, 2014.
  8. Bertocci G, Brown N, Marcellin-Little D, Cranial cruciate ligament deficiency and associated surgical interventions using computer simulation, Symposium on Therapeutic Advances in Animal Rehabilitation, Florham Park, New Jersey, April 23-27, 2014.
  9. Bertocci G, Brown N, Marcellin-Little D, Cranial cruciate ligament deficiency and associated surgical interventions using computer simulation, Newfoundland Specialty Show, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, April 10, 2014.
  10. Bertocci G, Brown N, Marcellin-Little D, Cranial cruciate ligament deficiency and associated surgical interventions using computer simulation, American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, National Parent Club Canine Health Conference, St. Louis, August 9, 2013.
  11. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D, Development of a canine stifle computer model for evaluation of cranial cruciate ligament deficiency, Research Louisville, University of Louisville, Sept 18, 2012.
  12. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D, Development of a canine stifle computer model for evaluation of cranial cruciate ligament deficiency, Engineering-Expo, University of Louisville, Mar 3, 2012.
  13. Bertocci G. Canine Wheeled Mobility Device Usage Patterns. 6th International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, Aug 2010.
  14. Bertocci G, Frost K, Smalley C. Evaluation of Canine Decubitus Ulcer Prevention Garment. 6th International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, Aug 2010.
  15. Brown N, Bertocci G, Marcellin-Little D. Development of a Canine Stifle Computer Model to Investigate Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficiency. Engineering Expo, Louisville, KY, March 2009. 1st Place Winner - MS/PhD Mechanical Engineering Category.
  16. Bertocci G, Fowler E, Bieger N, Hollihan T, Robinson H, Design and Development of a Low Cost Canine Wheeled Mobility Device, 5th International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, Aug 2008.
  17. Bertocci G, Bialczak K, Carroll D, Underwater Treadmill Gait Outcomes In Dogs Following Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair: Operated Vs Un-Operated Limb, 5th International Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, Aug 2008.