Peer-reviewed journal publications
Thematically structured list of all publications of the Adolf Lorenz Laboratory for Biomechanics.
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E. Benca, K. P. van Knegsel, M. Pestel, I. Zderic, J. Caspar, L. Hirtler, A. Strassl, D. Gehweiler, S. Zehetmayer, B. Gueorguiev, H. Widhalm, R. Windhager, P. Varga. Odontoid
process type II and III fracture fixation using bone allograft screws versus cannulated screws: a biomechanical study. (2025). Arch. Orthop. Trauma. Surg. DOI: 10.1007/s00402-025-05805-z
E. Benca, K. P. van Knegsel, I. Zderic, J. Caspar, A. Strassl, L. Hirtler, C. Fuchssteiner, B. Gueorguiev, R. Windhager, H. Widhalm, P. Varga. Biomechanical evaluation of an allograft fixation system for ACL reconstruction. Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol. (2022). DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1000624
M. Kasparek, E. Benca, L. Hirtler, M. Willegger, F. Boettner, S. Zandieh, J. Holinka, R. Windhager, R. Schuh, Biomechanical evaluation of the proximal chevron osteotomy in comparison to the Lapidus arthrodesis for the correction of hallux valgus deformities. Int. Orthop. (2022). DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05514-x
E. Benca, B. Ferrante, M. Zalaudeck, L. Hirtler, A. Synek, F. M. Kainberger, R. Windhager, R. Brånemark, G. M. Hobusch, E. Unger, Thermal effects during bone preparation and insertion of osseointegrated transfemoral implants. Sensors. (2021). DOI: 10.3390/s21186267
M. Willegger, E. Benca, L. Hirtler, L.B. Moser, S. Zandieh, R. Windhager, R. Schuh, Peroneus brevis as source of instability in Jones fracture fixation.Int. Orthop. (2020) DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04581-2
E. Benca, C.E. Dlaska, M.D. DiFranco, G.M. Hobusch, R. Windhager, T. Angeli, G. v. Skrbensky, Biomechanical comparison of knotless vs. knotted suture anchors in acetabular rim with respect to bone density. Clin. Biomech. (2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.02.005
M. Willegger, E. Benca, L. Hirtler, M.F. Kasparek, G. Bauer, S. Zandieh, R. Windhager, R. Schuh, Evaluation of two types of intramedullary Jones fracture fixation in a cyclic and ultimate load model. J. Orthop. Res. (2019). DOI: 10.1002/jor.24530
E. Benca, M. Willegger, F. Wenzel, L. Hirtler, S. Zandieh, R. Windhager, R. Schuh, Biomechanical evaluation of two methods of fixation of a flexor hallucis longus tendon graft. Bone Joint J. (2018). DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.100B9.BJJ-2018-0100.R2
M. Willegger, E. Benca, L. Hirtler, K. Hradecky, J. Holinka, R. Windhager, R. Schuh, Biomechanical stability of tape augmentation for anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair compared to the native ATFL. Knee Surg. Sport. Tr. A. (2016). DOI: 10.1007/s00167-016-4048-7
R. Schuh, E. Benca, M. Willegger, L. Hirtler, S. Zandieh, J. Holinka, R. Windhager, Comparison of Broström technique, suture anchor repair and tape augmentation for reconstruction of the anterior talofibular ligament. Knee Surg. Sport. Tr. A. (2015). DOI: 10.1007/s00167-015-3631-7
R. Schuh, J.G. Hofstaetter, E. Benca, M. Willegger, G. v.Skrbensky, S. Zandieh, A. Wanivenhaus, J. Holinka, R. Windhager, Biomechanical analysis of two fixation methods for proximal chevron osteotomy of the first metatarsal. Int. Orthop. (2014). DOI: 10.1007/s00264-014-2286-1
E. Benca , I. Zderic, K. P. van Knegsel, J. Caspar, L. Hirtler, C. Fuchssteiner, A. Strassl, B. Gueorguiev, H. Widhalm, R. Windhager, P. Varga, Biomechanical determination of fracture loads and patterns of the odontoid process. Spine. (2022). DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004369
E. Benca , A. Reisinger, J.M. Patsch, L. Hirtler, A. Synek, S. Stenicka, W. Mayr, R. Windhager, D.H. Pahr, Effect of simulated metastatic lesions on the biomechanical behavior of the proximal femur. J. Orthop. Res. (2017). DOI: 10.1002/jor.23550
P. Ziai, E. Benca, G. v.Skrbensky, F. Wenzel, R. Windhager, T. Buchhorn, The role of the medial ligaments in lateral stabilisation of the ankle joint: an in vitro study. Knee Surg. Sport. Tr. A. (2013). DOI: 10.1007/s00167-013-2708-4
P. Ziai, E. Benca, G. v.Skrbensky, A. Graf, F. Wenzel, E. Basad, R. Windhager, T. Buchhorn, The role of the peroneal tendons in passive stabilization of the ankle joint: a biomechanical study. Knee Surg. Sport Tr. A. (2013). DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-2273-2
E. Benca, B. Ferrante, E. Unger, A. Strassl, L. Hirtler, R. Brånemark, R. Windhager, G. M. Hobusch, Patient-specific guides for accurate and precise positioning of osseointegrated implants in transfemoral amputations: a proof-of-concept in vitro study. medicina. (2023). DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030429
C. Böhler, E. Benca, L. Hirtler, F. Kolarik, M. Zalaudek, W. Mayr, R. Windhager, A biomechanical in-vitro study on an alternative fixation technique of the pubic symphysis for open book injuries of the pelvis. Injury. (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.11.050
M. Pestel, J. Alphonsus, S. Toegel, A. Strassl, J. Herold, R. Windhager, E. Benca. Improving accuracy in assessing osseointegration in small animal bone using specimen-specific additive-manufactured fixtures based on clinical CT imaging. J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater. (2025) DOI:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2025.106941
M. Bittner-Frank, A. Strassl, E. Unger, L. Hirtler, F. Kainberger, R. Windhager, F. Moscato, E. Benca. Effect of hot water maceration, rehydration, and soft tissue presence on 3D geometry of bone. Forensic Sci. Med. Pathol. (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s12024-024-00845-0
E. Benca, I. Zderic, J. Caspar, K. van Knegsel, L. Hirtler, B. Gueorguiev, H. Widhalm, R. Windhager, P. Varga, On measuring implant fixation stability in ACL reconstruction. Sensors (2021). DOI: 10.3390/s21196632
E. Benca, M. Amini, D. H. Pahr, Effect of CT imaging on the accuracy of the finite element modelling in bone. Eur. Radiol. Exp. (2020). DOI: 10.1186/s41747-020-00180-3
E. Benca, A. Synek, M. Amini, L. Hirtler, F. Kainberger, R. Windhager, W. Mayr, D.H. Pahr, QCT-based finite element prediction of pathologic fractures in proximal femora with
metastatic lesions. Sci. Rep. (2019). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46739-y
E. Benca, S. Listabarth, F. K.J. Flock, E. Pablik, C. Fischer, S.M. Walzer, R. Dorotka, R. Windhager, P. Ziai, Analysis of running-related injuries: The Vienna Study. J. Clin. Med. (2020). DOI: 10.3390/jcm9020438
G. v. Skrbensky, K. Mühlbacher, E. Benca, A. Kolb, R. Windhager, G. Reischl, G. Reinisch, Evaluation of aerosol electrospray analysis of metal-on-metal wear particles from simulated total joint replacement. Sensors. (2019). DOI: 10.3390/s19173751
E. Benca, P. Ziai, L. Hirtler, R. Schuh, S. Zandieh, R. Windhager, Biomechanical evaluation of different ankle orthoses in a simulated ankle inversion trauma in two different
modes. Scand. J. Med. Sci. (2019). DOI: 10.1111/sms.13455
M. Bittner-Frank, A. Strassl, E. Unger, L. Hirtler, B. Eckhart, M. Koenigshofer, A. Stoegner, K. Staats, F. Kainberger, R. Windhager, F. Moscato, E. Benca, Minimal Detectable Bone Fracture Gaps in CT Images and Digital Three-Dimensional (3D) Radii Models. J Digit Imaging. Inform. med. (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s10278-024-01185-9
M. Bittner-Frank, A. Strassl, E. Unger, L. Hirtler, B. Eckhart, M. Koenigshofer, A. Stoegner, A. Nia, D. Popp, F. Kainberger, R. Windhager, F. Moscato, E. Benca, Accuracy Analysis of 3D Bone Fracture Models: Effects of Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging and Image Segmentation. J Digit Imaging. Inform. med. (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s10278-024-00998-y
A. Kolb, E. Benca, M. Willegger, S. E. Puchner, R. Windhager, C. Chiari, Measurement considerations on examiner-dependent factors in the ultrasound assessment of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Int. Orthop. (2017). DOI: 10.1007/s00264-017-3455-9
E. Benca, B.Eckhart, A. Stoegner, E. Unger, M. Bittner-Frank, A. Strassl, C. Gahleitner, L. Hirtler, R. Windhager, G. M. Hobusch, F. MoscatoDimensional accuracy and precision and surgeon perception of additively manufactured bone models: effect of manufacturing technology and part orientation. 3D Print Med. (2024). DOI: 10.1186/s41205-024-00203-4
M. Bittner-Frank, A. Strassl, E. Unger, L. Hirtler, B. Eckhart, M. Koenigshofer, A. Stoegner, A. Nia, D. Popp, F. Kainberger, R. Windhager, F. Moscato, E. Benca, Accuracy Analysis of 3D Bone Fracture Models: Effects of Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging and Image Segmentation. J Digit Imaging. Inform. Med. (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s10278-024-00998-y
E. Benca, B. Ferrante, E. Unger, A. Strassl, L. Hirtler, R. Brånemark, R. Windhager, G. M. Hobusch, Patient-specific guides for accurate and precise positioning of osseointegrated implants in transfemoral amputations: a proof-of-concept in vitro study. medicina. (2023). DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030429
M. Enayati, C. Riedmüller, S. Rohringer, L. Weber, F. Pointner, L. Pichelkastner, M. Bonora, A. I. Antunes Goncalves, F. Moscato, E. Unger, E. Benca, M. Dötzlhofer, B. K. Podesser, K. H. Schneider, H. Bergmeister. 3D printed cardiac patch coated with human extracellular matrix hydrogel: Significant improvement of cell adhesion and immune reaction. International Journal of Bioprinting. (2025). DOI: 10.36922/ijb.6383
E. Kornfellner, S. Reininger, S. Geier, M. Schwentenwein, E. Benca, S. Scheiner, F. Moscato, Mechanical properties of additively manufactured lattice structures composed of zirconia and hydroxyapatite ceramics. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106644
E. Benca, J.M. Patsch, W. Mayr, D.H. Pahr, R. Windhager, The insufficiencies of risk analysis of impending pathological fractures in patients with femoral metastases: A literature review. Bone Reports. (2016). DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2016.02.003