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Over the past decade, there has been rapid growth in bioengineering applications in the field of spine implants. This book explains the technical foundation for understanding and expanding the field of spine implants, reviews the major established technologies related to spine implants, and provides...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Kurtz, Steven M., 1968-
Other Authors: Edidin, Avram Allan
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2006.
Subjects:
Spine.
Spine > Mechanical properties.
Spine > Surgery.
Spinal implants.
Biomedical engineering.
Spine > Abnormalities.
Spine > surgery
Biomedical Engineering
Spine
Biomedical Technology
Colonne vertébrale.
Colonne vertébrale > Malformations.
Colonne vertébrale > Propriétés mécaniques.
Colonne vertébrale > Chirurgie.
Implants rachidiens.
Génie biomédical.
biomedical engineering.
MEDICAL > Surgery > General.
Spine > Abnormalities
Biomedical engineering
Spinal implants
Spine > Mechanical properties
Spine > Surgery
dissertations.
Academic theses
Academic theses.
Thèses et écrits académiques.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The basic tools and terminology of spine treatment
  • Synthetic biomaterials for spinal applications
  • Structure and properties of soft tissues in the spine
  • Biomechanics of vertebral bone
  • Musculature actuation and biomechanics of the spine
  • Spine disorders : implications for bioengineers
  • Historical review of spinal instrumentation for fusion : rods, plates, screws, and cages
  • Clinical performance of rods, plates, screws, and cages
  • Biologics to promote spinal fusion
  • Nucleus replacement of the intervertebral disc
  • Total disc arthroplasty
  • Vertebral compression fracture treatments
  • Standard test methods for spine implants
  • Finite element modeling of the spine
  • FDA regulation of spinal implants
  • Economics and reimbursement for spine technologies.

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