A primer of biomechanics
George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis ; illustrations by Danielle Y. Chinn.
New York : Springer, ©1999.
xvii, 297 págs. : ilustraciones ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 0387984569
Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.
Contenido
- Introduction
- 1: Introduction to Mechanics
- 2: Moments
- 3: Strength of Materials
- 4: Stresses in Bending
- 5: Stresses in Torsion
- 6: Stress Shielding of Bone
- 7: Work and Energy Concepts
- 8: Stress Raisers, Fracture and Fatigue
- 9: Biomechanics of Pathology
- 10: Mechanics of Treatment
- 11: Implant Mechanics
- 12: Considerations in Biomechanical Testing
- 13: Biomaterials
- 14: Orthopaedic Alloys
- 15: Corrosion in the Body
- 16: Orthopaedic Polymers
- 17. Tissue Mechanics
- Appendix I: Glossary of Terms
- Appendix II: Examples of OITE Test Questions
