Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This is the first volume of its kind to present the principles of biomechanics with a highly clinical orientation. Dr. Lucas and his colleagues have assembled a practical guide using case presentations to make this very technical and complicated material attractive to the orthopaedic resident and practitioner. This "user-friendly" text is further enhanced by well integrated chapters covering all the basic materials and the latest information of this rapidly evolving field. Each case presentation is followed by a detailed, but easily understandable explanation of the biomechanical principles involved and includes protocols for treatment. A must-have for orthopaedic residents and practitioners.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction
• 1 Introduction to Mechanics
• 2 Moments
• 3 Strength of Materials
• 4 Stresses in Bending
• 5 Stresses in Torsion
• 6 Stress Shielding of Bone
• 7 Work and Energy Concepts
• 8 Stress Raisers, Fracture and Fatigue
• 9 Biomechanics of Pathology
• 10 Mechanics of Treatment
• 11 Implant Mechanics
• 12 Considerations in Biomechanical Testing
• 13 Biomaterials
• 14 Orthopaedic Alloys
• 15 Corrosion in the Body
• 16 Orthopaedic Polymers
• 17 Tissue Mechanics
• Appendix I Glossary of Terms
• Appendix II Examples of OITE
• Test Questions

Reviews provided by Syndetics

CHOICE Review

Lucas, Cooke, and Friis offer an excellent resource for orthopedic surgeons requiring a quick qualitative understanding (or review) of the basics of the mechanics of the human skeletomuscular system. This easily read publication covers all the essential aspects of biomechanics in order to help orthopedic surgeons practice their skills more effectively and allow intelligent communication with experts in orthopedic biomechanics. The publication is unique in the sense that at every stage it uses case histories to develop concepts. Apart from static and kinematic aspects, it also discusses the properties of bones and soft tissues as engineering materials and also the effect of prosthetic devices (or implants) on both short- and long-term stress paths/distributions. There is a well-written section on synthetic biomaterials and also on laboratory testing to determine mechanical properties. Also included is a section on the role of modern computer-based modeling and simulation tools in predicting the performance of implants. Chapter references; glossary; excellent illustrations. Strongly recommended for all health care providers related to orthopedics, as well as engineering and medical libraries. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. P. K. Basu; Vanderbilt University