03021nam a2200361Ii 4500991003236349707536070802s2006 ne ac sb 001 0 eng d97804445216200444521623b13653180-39ule_instBibl. Dip.le Aggr. Ingegneria Innovazione - Sez. Ingegneria Innovazioneeng681.76122Tribology and biophysics of artificial joints[e-book] /[edited by] L.S. Pinchuk ... [et al]Amsterdam ;Boston :Elsevier,2006ix, 350 p. :ill., ports. ;25 cmTribology and interface engineering series,1572-3364 ;50Includes bibliographical references and indexARTHROLOGY 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 ENDOPROSTHETICSJoint 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.Electronic reproduction.Amsterdam :Elsevier Science & Technology,2007.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Web browser.Title from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007).Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutionsArtificial jointsDesignArtificial jointsMaterialsTribologyElectronic books.localPinchuk, Leonid SemenovichOriginal04445216239780444521620(DLC) 2007274536(OCoLC)64554121Referexhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780444521620An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for informationPublisher descriptionhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0726/2007274536-d.html.b1365318003-03-2224-01-08991003236349707536Tribology and biophysics of artificial joints1212876UNISALENTOle02624-01-08m@ -engne 00