Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopedics

As the use of synthetic and ‘foreign’ materials in orthopedics grows, specialist physicians need updating on the latest techniques. This revised second edition covers fundamental concepts as well as clinical applications and offers first-hand expert advice.

With the constant evolution of implant technology, and improvement in the production of allograft and bone substitutes, the armamentarium of the orthopaedic surgeon has significantly expanded. In particular, the recent involvement of nanotechnologies opens up the possibilities of new approaches in the interactive interfaces of implants. With many important developments occurring since the first edition of this well-received book, this updated resource informs orthopaedic practitioners on a wide range of biomechanical advances in one complete reference guide.

Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopedics, 2^nd edition compiles the most prominent work in the discipline to offer newly-qualified orthopedic surgeons a summary of the fundamental skills that they will need to apply in their day-to-day work, while also updating the knowledge of experienced surgeons. This book covers both basic concepts concerning biomaterials and biomechanics as well as their clinical application and the experience from everyday practical use. This book will be of great value to specialists in orthopedics and traumatology, while also providing an important basis for graduate and postgraduate learning.

I. Introduction.- II. Biocompatible Materials.- III. Tissue Biomechanics and Histomorphology.- IV. Biomechanics of Bone Growth.- V. Applications of Biomechanical Principles to Orthopedics and Traumatology.- VI. Applications of Biomechanics Principles to Oncology.- VII. Articular Biomechanics.