Basic Orthopaedic Biomechanics

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Completely revised and updated, the Third Edition of this classic text reflects the latest advances in research on orthopaedic biomechanics and the successful applications of biomechanical principles in fracture fixation, prosthetic implant design, and hip and knee arthroplasty. For this Third Edition, Dr. Mow is joined by new co-editor Rik Huiskes, PhD, an Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Biomechanics and an internationally renowned authority in the field. New chapters cover biomaterials, biomechanical principles of cartilage and bone tissue engineering, and biomechanics of fracture fixation and fracture healing.

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A textbook for senior level engineering students embarking on biomechanics research and for orthopedic residents with a basic engineering background. Among the topics are the analysis of muscle and joint loads, musculoskeletal dynamics, the structure and function of tendons and ligaments, fracture fixation, the spine, and artificial-joint fixation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Mow, Van C., PhD (Columbia Univ); Hayes, Wilson C., PhD (Harvard Univ)

The contributors represent the specialties of orthopedic surgery, biomechanics, and mechanical engineering. Most come from universities, medical centers, and clinics in four countries, including the U.S., the U.K., and the Netherlands. Institutions prominently represented include Univ of Pittsburgh, Columbia Univ, Harvard, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, and Univ of Michigan.