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Orthopaedic Biomechanics: Mechanics and Design in Musculoskeletal Systems, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (April 6, 2006) © 2007

  • Donald L. Bartel Cornell University
  • Dwight T. Davy
  • Tony M. Keaveny
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For undergraduate courses in orthopedic biomechanics.

Inspired by the authors’ own orthopaedic biomechanics courses, this text addresses the mechanical and structural aspects of the skeletal system – along with the analysis and design of orthopaedic implants that are used to repair the system when it is damaged. The text focuses on the fundamental topics of orthopaedic biomechanics, with a broad range of material that can be organized in various ways depending on the course’s emphasis.

• Applications of mechanics engineering in orthopaedic biomechanics:

–       Reflects the influence of mechanical analysis and design on orthopaedic practice.

–       Applications engage student interest and aim to inspire some to consider a career in orthopaedic biomechanics.

• Qualitative emphasis:

–       Encourages students to think qualitatively about complex biomechanical systems by quantitatively studying relatively simple, idealized models of these systems

— Quantitative modeling is a continuing theme throughout, and the exercises at the end of each chapter help prepare students to address more open-ended questions.

• Focus on general expertise in the area of mechanics:

–       Revisits topics such as basic rigid body dynamics and beam theory in the context of the study of the skeletal system.

–       Introduces mechanics topics that are new to the typical undergraduate, such as composite beam and beam on elastic foundation theories.

• Two-part text structure:

— The first part, Chapters 1-6, covers fundamental background material, including an introduction to the musculoskeletal system, determining loads and motions, the structure and properties of bone and soft tissue, and stress analysis of biomechanical systems.

- The second part, Chapters 7-11, introduce applications of the fundamentals addressed in the first part of the book, including a basic introduction to bone-implant systems, fracture fixation devices, hip replacements, knee replacements, and articulating surfaces.

1. The Musculoskeletal System

1.1. Anatomical Overview

1.2. The Functions of the Musculoskeletal System

1.3. Bones

1.4. Joints of the Body

1.5. Soft Tissue Structures

1.6. The Hip, Knee, and Spine

1.7. Damage and Repair

1.8. Summary

1.9. Exercises

 

2. Loads and Motion in the Musculoskeletal System

2.1. Basic Concepts

2.2. Static Analysis of Skeletal System

2.3. The Musculoskeletal Dynamics Problem

2.4. Joint Stability

2.5. Summary

2.6. Exercises

 

3. Tissue Mechanics I: Bone

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Composition of Bone

3.3. Bone as a Hierarchical Composite Material

3.4. Elastic Anisotropy

3.5. Material Properties of Cortical Bone

3.6. Material Properties of Trabecular Bone

3.7. Hierarchical Analysis

3.8. Structural Anisotropy

3.9. Biomechanics of Bone Adaptation

3.10. Summary

3.11. Exercises

 

4. Tissue Mechanics II: Soft Tissue

4.1. Tendon and Ligament

4.2. Articular Cartilage

4.3. Intervertebral Disc

4.4. Muscle

4.5. Viscoelasticity

4.6. Summary

4.7. Exercises

 

5. Structural Analysis of Musculoskeltal Systems: Beam Theory

5.1. Basic Concepts

5.2. Symmetric Beams

5.3. Unsymmetrical Beams

5.4. Case Studies: Whole Bone Mechanics

5.5. Summary

5.6. Exercises

 

6. Structural Analysis of Musculoskeltal Systems: Advanced Topics

6.1. Beams on Elastic Foundation

6.2. Torsion of Noncircular Sections

6.3. Contact Stress Analysis

6.4. Summary

6.5. Exercises

 

7. Bone-Implant Systems

7.1. Implant Materials

7.2. Fracture Fixation Devices

7.3. Joint Replacements

7.4. Design of Bone-Implant Systems

7.5. Summary

7.6. Exercises

 

8. Fracture Fixation Devices

8.1. Fracture Repair

8.2. Mechanics of Intramedullary Rods

8.3. Combined Behavior of Bone and Rod

8.4. Mechanics of Bone Plates

8.5. Combined Behavior of Bone and Plate

8.6. Plate Fixation: Other Considerations

8.7. Irregular Bone Cross Section with a Plate

8.8. External Fixators

8.9. Controlling Callus Strains

8.10. Bone Screws and Effects of Holes

8.11. Other Issues and Complications

8.12. Summary

8.13. Exercises

 

9. Total Hip Replacements

9.1. Function: Kinematics and Loads

9.2. Fixation: Femoral Stems

9.3. Stresses in the Central Zone

9.4. BOEF and FEA Models for Bone-Stem Systems

9.5. Summary

9.6. Exercises

 

10. Total Knee Replacements

10.1. Knee Function

10.2. Knee Structure

10.3. Knee Replacements

10.4. Summary

10.5. Exercises

 

11. Articulating Surfaces

11.1. Damage Modes

11.2. Design: General Considerations

11.3. Summary

11.4. Exercises

 

Suggestions for Further Reading

 

Index

 

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