Mechanical Testing of Orthopaedic Implants

Mechanical Testing of Orthopaedic Implants provides readers with a thorough overview of the fundamentals of orthopedic implants and various methods of mechanical testing. Historical aspects are presented, along with case studies that are particularly useful for readers.

Presents information on a range of implants, from dental to spinal implantsIncludes case studies throughout that help the reader understand how the content of the book is applied in practiceProvides coverage and guidance on FDA regulations and requirementsFocuses on application of mechanical testing methods

Part 1 Fundamentals of mechanical testing of orthopaedic implants 1. Introduction to mechanical testing of orthopaedic implants 2. Biomaterials in Orthopaedic Implants 3. Fundamentals of biomechanics in orthopaedics 4. Standards and regulations for orthopaedic implants

Part 2 Mechanical testing of orthopaedic implants in the head and upper extremity 5. Mechanical testing of dental and craniofacial implants 6. Mechanical testing of shoulder and elbow implants 7. Mechanical testing of hand and wrist implants

Part 3 Mechanical testing of orthopaedic implants in the spine 8. Mechanical testing of cervical spine implants 9. Mechanical testing of thoracic spine implants 10. Mechanical testing of lumbar and thoracolumbar spine implants 11. Human Motion Analysis of the Spine

Part 4 Mechanical testing of orthopaedic implants in the lower extremity 12. Mechanical testing of hip implants 13. Mechanical testing of knee implants 14. Mechanical testing of foot and ankle implants 15. Mechanical testing of engineered tissues for orthopaedic applications