Fundamentals of orthopaedic biomechanics

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Fundamentals of orthopaedic biomechanics

Albert H. Burstein, Timothy M. Wright

Williams & Wilkins, c1994

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Orthopaedic biomechanics

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

An introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics and their application to understanding the forces at work in the musculoskeletal system. The work addresses topics of clinical relevance for health science students and professionals working in musculoskeletal-related disciplines. The format of the book is based on a course run by the authors and the line illustrations clearly explain concepts described in the text.

Table of Contents

  • Forces and moments in the musculoskeletal system
  • musculoskeletal performance
  • joint stability
  • mechanical behaviour of materials
  • mechanical behaviour of skeletal structures
  • mechanical behaviour of bone
  • performance of implant systems.

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