Biomaterials A Tantalus Experience /

Replacement of a failing hip joint or other defective organs in the human body by artificial 'spare parts' has significantly improved our quality of life. These spare parts have to meet a wide spectrum of mechanical, chemical and design requirements.  In this book, the properties and selec...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Helsen, Jozef A. (Autor), Missirlis, Yannis (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edición:1st ed. 2010.
Colección:Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering,
Temas:
Biophysics.
Biomaterials.
Biomedical engineering.
Orthopedics.
Life sciences.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
Orthopaedics.
Life Sciences.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Perfect Human Machine
  • The Failing Human Machine
  • Corrosion
  • Intoxicated by Implants?
  • Zirconium and Other Newcomers
  • Long Bones
  • Layer by Layer
  • Metal Implants Bound to Disappear
  • A 7,000 Year Old Story: Ceramics
  • Dental Materials
  • The Perfect Prosthesis?
  • Heart Valve Substitutes
  • Tissue Engineering: Regenerative Medicine
  • Water
  • Closing Dinner Speech.

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