A Primer of Biomechanics [Paperback]

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.A PRIMER OF BIOMECHANICS is the first volume of its kind to present the principles of biomechanics with a highly clinical orientation. Dr. Lucas and his colleagues (specialists in biomechanics) have assembled a practical guide utilizing case presentations to make this very technical and complicated material palatable 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 from the perspective of its useful application. Each case presentation is followed by a detailed, but easily understandable explanation of the biomechanical principles involved and includes protocols for treatment. This volume is a must-have for orthopaedic residents and practitioners.1 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 Mechanics of Implants.- 12 Considerations in Biomechanical Testing.- 13 Biomaterials Basics.- 14 Orthopaedic Alloys.- 15 Corrosion in the Body.- 16 Orthopaedic Polymers.- 17 Tissue Mechanics.- Questions Similar to Those oflS