Experimental Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics

Experimental Methods in Orthopaedic Biomechanics is the first book in the field that focuses on the practicalities of performing a large variety of in-vitro laboratory experiments. Explanations are thorough, informative, and feature standard lab equipment to enable biomedical engineers to advance from a 'trial and error' approach to an efficient system recommended by experienced leaders. This is an ideal tool for biomedical engineers or biomechanics professors in their teaching, as well as for those studying and carrying out lab assignments and projects in the field. The experienced authors have established a standard that researchers can test against in order to explain the strengths and weaknesses of testing approaches.
- Provides step-by-step guidance to help with in-vitro experiments in orthopaedic biomechanics
- Presents a DIY manual that is fully equipped with illustrations, practical tips, quiz questions, and much more
- Includes input from field experts who combine their real-world experience to provide invaluable insights for all those in the field

Part 1. Bones: Whole, Tissue, and Cell Chapter 1. High-Speed Impact Testing and Injury Assessment of Whole Bones Chapter 2. Quasi-static Stiffness and Strength Testing of Whole Bones and Implants Chapter 3. Surface Strain Gage Testing of Whole Bones and Implants Chapter 4. Thermographic Stress Analysis of Whole Bones and Implants Chapter 5. Digital Image Correlation for Strain Analysis of Whole Bones and Implants Chapter 6. Force and Torque Measurements of Surgical Drilling Into Whole Bone Chapter 7. Insertion Torque Testing of Cortical and Cancellous Screws in Whole Bone Chapter 8. Pullout Force Testing of Cortical and Cancellous Screws in Whole Bone Chapter 9. Biomechanical Testing of the Intact and Surgically Treated Spine Chapter 10. Biomechanical Testing of the Intact and Surgically Treated Pelvis Chapter 11. Tension and Compression Testing of Cortical Bone Chapter 12. Fracture Toughness Testing of Cortical Bone Chapter 13. Multiscale Biomechanical Characterization of Bioceramic Bone Scaffolds Chapter 14. Measuring Bone Cell Response to Fluid Shear Stress and Hydrostatic/Dynamic Pressure Part 2. Joints: Human and Artificial Chapter 15. Electromagnetic Tracking of the Kinematics of Articulating Joints Chapter 16. Fujifilm Measurements of Interfacial Contact Area and Stress in Articulating Joints Chapter 17. Tekscan Measurements of Interfacial Contact Area and Stress in Articulating Joints Chapter 18. Fretting Corrosion Testing of Total Hip Replacements with Modular Heads and Stems Chapter 19. Pin-on-Disk Wear Testing of Biomaterials Used for Total Joint Replacements Chapter 20. Vibration Analysis of the Biomechanical Stability of Total Hip Replacements Part 3. Soft Tissues Chapter 21. In Situ and Ex Vivo Biomechanical Testing of Articular Cartilage Chapter 22. Uniaxial Biomechanical Testing of Ligaments and Tendons Chapter 23. Measuring the Contraction Force, Velocity, and Length of Skeletal Muscle