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This book provides state-of-the-art and up-to-date discussions on the pathology-related considerations and implications in the field of orthopaedic biomechanics. It presents fundamental engineering and mechanical theories concerning the biomechanics of orthopaedic and anatomical structures, and explores the biological and mechanical features that influence or modify the biomechanics of these structures. It also addresses clinically relevant biomechanical issues with a focus on diagnosis, injury, prevention and treatment. The first 12 chapters of the book provide a detailed review of the principles of orthopaedic biomechanics in the musculoskeletal system, including cartilage, bone, muscles and tendon, ligament, and multiple joints. Each chapter also covers important biomechanical concepts relevant to surgical and clinical practice. The remaining chapters examines clinically relevant trauma and injury challenges in the field, including diagnostic techniques such as movement analysis and rehabilitation intervention. Lastly it describes advanced considerations and approaches for fracture fixation, implant design, and biomaterials.

Bones --- Muscles --- Mechanical properties. --- Motility. --- Motility of muscles --- Biomechanics --- Bone biomechanics --- Bone mechanics --- Mechanical properties of bones --- Orthopedics. --- Orthopaedics --- Orthopedia --- Surgery --- Ortopèdia --- Biomecànica --- Biofísica --- Mecànica --- Mecànica animal --- Motricitat --- Cirurgia --- Aparells ortopèdics --- Cirurgia ortopèdica --- Infermeria ortopèdica --- Manipulació (Terapèutica) --- Ortopèdia geriàtrica --- Ortopèdia veterinària --- Malalties dels ossos

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The earth has finite resources in terms of fossil origin fuel and a finite capacity for disposal of waste. Biopolymers may offer a solution to both these issues in the long-term. The ideal biopolymer is both of renewable biological origin and biodegradable at the end of its life. In some cases material may be of a biological origin and not readily biodegradable, such as thermosets made from cashew nut shell liquid. On the other hand, polyvinyl alcohol is an example of a polymer of a synthetic origin and biodegradable. Environmental degradation can involve enzymatic pathways and microorganisms

Biopolymers. --- Bioactive polymers --- Biological polymers --- Natural polymers --- Naturally occurring polymers --- Biomolecules --- Polymers