1st Edition

Applied Biomedical Engineering Mechanics

By Dhanjoo Ghista Copyright 2008
    552 Pages 222 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Combining topics from numerous applications in biomechanics, Applied Biomedical Engineering Mechanics demonstrates how to analyze physiological processes from an engineering perspective and apply the results to tertiary medical care. The book extends its discussion to the investigation of diagnostic and surgical procedures. It also presents guidelines for prostheses design and explains how to optimize performance in sports games such as soccer, baseball, and gymnastics.

    Using a problem-based format, the book explains how to:

    • Formulate diagnostic and interventional procedures, based on the analysis of physiological and organ system-based processes
    • How human anatomical structures and physiological processes are designed for optimal functionality
    • Develop orthopedic surgical approaches, using pre-surgical analysis
    • Assess and promote fitness, and analyze sports games to maximize competency

    The world-class instruction presented within Applied Biomedical Engineering Mechanics clearly demonstrates how to quantify physiological processes in order to formulate solutions to various medical problems.

    Biomechanics in Medical Diagnosis in the Form of Nondimensional Physiological Indices
    D. N. Ghista

    CARDIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICS

    Left Ventricular Mechanics

    D. N. Ghista and L. Zhong

    Left Ventricular Contractility Indices
    D. N. Ghista and L. Zhong

    Vascular Biomechanics
    D. N. Ghista and L. Zhong

    PULMONARY ENGINEERING MECHANICS

    Lung Ventilation Modeling for Lung Disease Diagnosis

    D. N. Ghista and M .Sankaranarayanan

    Lung Gas Transfer Performance Analysis
    D. N. Ghista and K. M. Loh

    Indicators for Extubation of Mechanically Ventilated COPD Patients, Using Lung Ventilation Modeling
    D. N. Ghista and R. Pasam

    GLUCOSE–INSULIN REGULATION (IN DIABETES) ENGINEERING MECHANICS

    Glucose-Insulin Dynamics Modeling

    D. N. Ghista and D. Sarma

    Glucose Tolerance Tests Modeling
    D. N. Ghista and D. Sarma

    Modeling of OGTT Blood Glucose and Insulin Responses and Diagnostic Indices
    D. N. Ghista and K. M. Loh

    ORTHOPEDIC ENGINEERING MECHANICS

    Analysis for Internal Fixation of a Fractured Bone by Means of Bone-Fixator Plate

    D. N. Ghista, S. Idapalapati, and R. Kotlanka

    Human Lumbar Vertebral Body: Analysis of Its Funcationally Optimal Structure
    D. N. Ghista, S. Idapalapati, and R. Kotlanka

    Human Spinal Intervertebral Disc: Optimal Structural Design Characteristics
    D. N. Ghista, S. Idapalapati, and R. Kotlanka

    FITNESS AND SPORTS ENGINEERING MECHANICS

    Biomechanics of Fitness Index: Optimal Walking and Jogging Modes, and Hip Joint Assessment

    D. N. Ghista, J. H. Ong, and G. H. Lim

    Analysis of Spinning Ball Trajectories of Soccer Kicks and Basketball Throws
    D. N. Ghista and X. Liu

    Mechanics of Baseball Pitching and Batting

    A. T. Bahill and D. G. Baldwin

    Biodynamics Analysis of Women’s Gymnastics: Yurchenko Layout Vault
    M. Koh and L. Jennings

    Biography

    Dhanjoo Ghista