Biomechanical highlights--the personal miscellany of a decade

Developments of the past decade, primarily in biomechanics, are characterized through personal recollections. Topics covered include pressure treatment of hypertrophic scars, laser eradication of tattoos, amputation stump and artificial limb interactions, elbow arthoplasty, disability rehabilitation and training for sports performance, functional electrical stimulation and joint goniometry. The review is prefaced by comments on the present day context and resource environment of bioengineering research and ends by discussing the anticipated advent of health maintenance oriented community care as the activity of first priority for the future.