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Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991003236349707536

Titolo

Tribology and biophysics of artificial joints [e-book] / [edited by] L.S. Pinchuk ... [et al]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2006

ISBN

9780444521620

0444521623

Descrizione fisica

ix, 350 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm

Collana

Tribology and interface engineering series, 1572-3364 ; 50

Altri autori (Persone)

Pinchuk, Leonid Semenovich

Disciplina

681.761

Soggetti

Artificial joints - Design

Artificial joints - Materials

Tribology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Risorsa elettronica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index

Nota di contenuto

ARTHROLOGY AND JOINT ENDOPROSTHETICS -- MATERIALS FOR JOINT ENDOPROSTHESES -- DESIGNS OF JOINT ENDOPROSTHESES -- SOME CLINICAL ASPECTS OF ENDOPROSTHETICS -- TRIBOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ENDOPROSTHETICS -- SIMULATION OF CARTILAGE TISSUES -- SIMULATION OF BIOPOTENTIALS IN JOINTS -- EDVANCES IN JOINTS ENDOPROSTHETICS

Sommario/riassunto

Joint endoprosthetics - the science of implanting artificial joints into the human body - has been around since the 1960s, and consistent advancements are leading to better practice, materials and mechanics. The present book is devoted to the biophysics and effect of wear, friction and lubrication on artificial joints. The important aspects of biocompatibility and wear resistance are reviewed and a retrospective analysis of modern joint endoprosthetic designs is presented. Data on clinical aspects of endoprosthetics are cited in support of the text. Advancements in genetic engineering, and promising new techniques of designing bone and cartilage transplants are explored, and a critical comparison between tribological mechanisms of operation and natural joint functioning are made. An exceptional resource for all specialists in orthopedy, biophysics, immunology and engineers engaged in



developing artificial joints.