For undergraduate courses in orthopedic biomechanics.
Inspired by the authors� own orthopaedic biomechanics courses, this text addresses the mechanical and structural
aspects of the skeletal system � along with the analysis and design of orthopaedic implants that are used to repair
the system when it is damaged. The text focuses on the fundamental topics of orthopaedic biomechanics, with a broad
range of material that can be organized in various ways depending on the course�s emphasis.
Features
Applications of mechanics engineering in orthopaedic biomechanics:
Reflectons engage studens the influence of mechanical analysis and design on orthopaedic practice.
Applicatit interest and aim to inspire some to consider a career in orthopaedic biomechanics.
Qualitative emphasis:
Encourages students to think qualitatively about complex biomechanical systems by quantitatively studying relatively
simple, idealized models of these systems
Quantitative modeling is a continuing theme throughout, and the exercises at the end of each chapter help prepare
students to address more open-ended questions.
Focus on general expertise in the area of mechanics:
Revisits topics such as basic rigid body dynamics and beam theory in the context of the study of the skeletal
system.
Introduces mechanics topics that are new to the typical undergraduate, such as composite beam and beam on elastic
foundation theories.
Two-part text structure:
The first part, Chapters 1-6, covers fundamental background material, including an introduction to the musculoskeletal
system, determining loads and motions, the structure and properties of bone and soft tissue, and stress analysis
of biomechanical systems.
The second part, Chapters 7-11, introduce applications of the fundamentals addressed in the first part of the
book, including a basic introduction to bone-implant systems, fracture fixation devices, hip replacements, knee
replacements, and articulating surfaces.
Table of Contents
1. The Musculoskeletal System
1.1. Anatomical Overview
1.2. The Functions of the Musculoskeletal System
1.3. Bones
1.4. Joints of the Body
1.5. Soft Tissue Structures
1.6. The Hip, Knee, and Spine
1.7. Damage and Repair
1.8. Summary
1.9. Exercises
2. Loads and Motion in the Musculoskeletal System
2.1. Basic Concepts
2.2. Static Analysis of Skeletal System
2.3. The Musculoskeletal Dynamics Problem
2.4. Joint Stability
2.5. Summary
2.6. Exercises
3. Tissue Mechanics I: Bone
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Composition of Bone
3.3. Bone as a Hierarchical Composite Material
3.4. Elastic Anisotropy
3.5. Material Properties of Cortical Bone
3.6. Material Properties of Trabecular Bone
3.7. Hierarchical Analysis
3.8. Structural Anisotropy
3.9. Biomechanics of Bone Adaptation
3.10. Summary
3.11. Exercises
5. Structural Analysis of Musculoskeltal Systems: Beam Theory
5.1. Basic Concepts
5.2. Symmetric Beams
5.3. Unsymmetrical Beams
5.4. Case Studies: Whole Bone Mechanics
5.5. Summary
5.6. Exercises
6. Structural Analysis of Musculoskeltal Systems: Advanced Topics
6.1. Beams on Elastic Foundation
6.2. Torsion of Noncircular Sections
6.3. Contact Stress Analysis
6.4. Summary
6.5. Exercises
7. Bone-Implant Systems
7.1. Implant Materials
7.2. Fracture Fixation Devices
7.3. Joint Replacements
7.4. Design of Bone-Implant Systems
7.5. Summary
7.6. Exercises
8. Fracture Fixation Devices
8.1. Fracture Repair
8.2. Mechanics of Intramedullary Rods
8.3. Combined Behavior of Bone and Rod
8.4. Mechanics of Bone Plates
8.5. Combined Behavior of Bone and Plate
8.6. Plate Fixation: Other Considerations
8.7. Irregular Bone Cross Section with a Plate
8.8. External Fixators
8.9. Controlling Callus Strains
8.10. Bone Screws and Effects of Holes
8.11. Other Issues and Complications
8.12. Summary
8.13. Exercises
9. Total Hip Replacements
9.1. Function: Kinematics and Loads
9.2. Fixation: Femoral Stems
9.3. Stresses in the Central Zone
9.4. BOEF and FEA Models for Bone-Stem Systems
9.5. Summary
9.6. Exercises
