A Primer Biomechanics

ABOUT THIS BOOK

This is the first volume of its kind to present the principles of biomechanics with a highly clinical orientation. Dr. Lucas and his colleagues have assembled a practical guide using case presentations to make this very technical and complicated material attractive to the orthopaedic resident and practitioner. This "user-friendly" text is further enhanced by well integrated chapters covering all the basic materials and the latest information of this rapidly evolving field. Each case presentation is followed by a detailed, but easily understandable explanation of the biomechanical principles involved and includes protocols for treatment. A must-have for orthopaedic residents and practitioners.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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