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Tribology and biophysics of artificial joints /
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 o...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Publicado: |
Amsterdam ; Boston :
Elsevier,
2006.
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| Edición: | 1st ed. |
| Colección: | Tribology and interface engineering series ;
50. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo Texto completo |
| Sumario: | 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. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (ix, 350 pages) : illustrations, portraits |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780444521620 0444521623 0080458084 9780080458083 1280641797 9781280641794 9786610641796 661064179X |
| ISSN: | 1572-3364 ; |