Basic orthopaedic biomechanics and mechano-biology / editors, Van C. Mow, Rik Huiskes.

Rev. ed. of: Basic orthopaedic biomechanics / editors, Van C. Mow, Wilson C. Hayes. 2nd ed. c1997.

Incluye bibliografía.

A brief history of science and orthopaedic biomechanics / Van C. Mow and Rik Huiskes -- Analysis of muscle and joint loads / Patrick J. Prendergast, Frans C.T. van der Helm, and Georg N. Duda -- Musculoskeletal dynamics, locomotion, and clinical applications / Thomas P. Andriacchi ... [et al.] -- Biomechanics of bone / Rik Huiskes and Bert van Rietbergen -- Structure and function of articular cartilage and meniscus / Van C. Mow, Wei Yong Gu, and Faye Hui Chen.

Biomaterials / Ahmed El-Ghannam and Paul Ducheyne -- Biomechanics of the spine / Ian A.F. Stokes and James C. Iatridis -- Biomechanics of fracture fixation and fracture healing / Lutz E. Claes and Keita Ito -- Biomechanics and preclinical testing of artificial joints: the hip / Rik Huiskes and Jan Stolk -- Biomechanics of total knee replacement designs / Peter S. Walker.

Physical regulation of cartilage metabolism / Farshid Guilak and Clark T. Hung -- Structure and function of ligaments and tendons / Savio L-Y. Woo ... [et al.] -- Biomechanical principles of cartilage and bone tissue engineering / Gordona Vunjak-Novakovic and Steven A. Goldstein -- Quantitative anatomy and imaging of diarthrodial joint articular layers / Gerard A. Ateshian and Felix Eckstein -- Friction, lubrication, and wear of articular cartilage and diarthrodial joints / Gerard A. Ateshian and Van C. Mow.

´Completely revised to reflect the rapid strides occurring in orthopaedic biomechanics, the Third Edition of this classic text reflects the latest advances in research and the successful applications of biomechanical principles in the understanding of tissue properties and function, and fracture fixation, prosthetic implant design, and hip and knee arthroplasty.´--Jacket.