1st Edition

Orthopaedic Biomechanics

Edited By Beth A. Winkelstein Copyright 2013
    656 Pages 158 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Given the strong current attention of orthopaedic, biomechanical, and biomedical engineering research on translational capabilities for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of clinical disease states, the need for reviews of the state-of-art and current needs in orthopaedics is very timely. Orthopaedic Biomechanics provides an in-depth review of the current knowledge of orthopaedic biomechanics across all tissues in the musculoskeletal system, at all size scales, and with direct relevance to engineering and clinical applications.

    Discussing the relationship between mechanical loading, function, and biological performance, it first reviews basic structure-function relationships for most major orthopedic tissue types followed by the most-relevant structures of the body. It then addresses multiscale modeling and biologic considerations. It concludes with a look at applications of biomechanics, focusing on recent advances in theory, technology and applied engineering approaches.

    With contributions from leaders in the field, the book presents state-of-the-art findings, techniques, and perspectives. Much of orthopaedic, biomechanical, and biomedical engineering research is directed at the translational capabilities for the "real world". Addressing this from the perspective of diagnostics, prevention, and treatment in orthopaedic biomechanics, the book supplies novel perspectives for the interdisciplinary approaches required to translate orthopaedic biomechanics to today’s real world.

    Structure and Function of Orthopedic Tissues

    Bone Biomechanics
    Spencer W. Shore, Ginu U. Unnikrishnan, Amira I. Hussein, and Elise F. Morgan

    Tendon and Ligament Biomechanics
    Stavros Thomopoulos and Guy M. Genin

    Intervertebral Disc Cell Mechanics and Mechanobiology
    Christopher L. Gilchrist, Li Cao, and Lori A. Setton

    Multiscale Perspective on Structure, Mechanics, and Function of Skeletal Muscle
    Silvia S. Blemker and Katherine R. Saul

    Musculoskeletal Structures

    Skull Biomechanics
    Andre M. Loyd, Chris Van Ee, Matthew B. Panzer, Barry S. Myers, and Cameron R. Bass

    Temporomandibular Joint: Structure, Function, and Current Perspectives
    Regina F. MacBarb, Meghan K. Murphy, and Kyriacos A. Athanasiou

    Spine Biomechanics
    Chad Cole, Christopher Wolfla, Frank A. Pintar, and Narayan Yoganandan

    Joint Mechanics of the Shoulder
    Cathryn D. Peltz, Vasilios Moutzouros, and Michael J. Bey

    Biomechanics of Wrist and Hand
    Chunfeng Zhao, Kristin D. Zhao, Aaron Babb, and Kai-Nan An

    Lower Limb Structure, Function, and Locomotion Biomechanics
    William R. Ledoux and Michael E. Hahn

    Biologic Considerations and Clinically-Related Orthopedic Biomechanics

    Musculoskeletal Cell Mechanics
    Shyni Varghese and Adam J. Engler

    Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal System Growth and Development
    David J. Nuckley

    Gender and Aging: Considerations for Orthopedics
    Brian D. Stemper, Jason J. Hallman, Frank A. Pintar, and Dennis J. Maiman

    Computational Approaches to Studying Normal and Pathological Mechanobiology of Whole Joints and Their Tissues
    Reza Shirazi, Scott J. Hazelwood, Robert L. Sah, and Stephen M. Klisch

    Clinical Gait Analysis
    Richard Baker

    Injury Biomechanics
    Richard Kent, Jeff Crandall, and Dipan Bose

    Injury Mechanisms of Several Common Sports-Related Orthopedic Injuries
    Philip J. Brown, Sandeep Mannava, Johannes F. Plate, and Joel D. Stitzel

    Imaging Approaches to Quantify Tissue Structure and Function from the Microscale to the Macroscale
    Kyle P. Quinn, Irene Georgakoudi, and Beth A. Winkelstein

    Mechanical Stimulation for Functional Orthopedic Tissue Engineering
    Siddarth D. Subramony, Margaret K. Boushell, Danielle R. Bogdanowicz, and Helen H. Lu

    Advances in Biomaterials for Clinical Orthopedic Applications
    Michele A. Marcolongo and David Jamison, IV

    Prosthetics and Orthotics
    Aaron K.L. Leung and Winson C.C. Lee

    Index

    Biography

    Beth A. Winkelstein is with the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

    "… This text is intended for both the novice and established researcher working the field of orthopaedic biomechanics. However, this book assumes that the reader has some basic knowledge about biomechanics, finite element modeling, and biomaterials used in orthopedic surgery. Composed of twenty-one chapters with approximately 3,000 references, "Orthopaedic Biomechanics" provides an exhaustive literature review of the most current published data in orthopaedic biomechanical engineering. This work focuses on the vast and complex nature of the field of orthopedic biomechanics that challenges both researchers and clinicians. The book is divided into three sections that begin with basic concepts, principles, and function of tissues. Each section builds upon the previous and culminates with the integration of biomechanical properties and their application in a clinical setting. "Orthopaedic Biomechanics" is an illustrated text including diagrams, anatomical dissections, experimental charts, finite element equations, and color photographs. Each chapter begins with an introductory overview and reviews the pertinent micro and macro-anatomy before discussing the chapter topic. A brief summary incorporating future research considerations emphasize the most important topics and leave the reader with a complete understanding of the chapter."
    ––Solomon P Samuel and Nathan C Tiedeken, BioMedical Engineering OnLine