Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System

by Nordin, Margareta; Frankel, Victor H.

• ISBN13: 9780683302479
• ISBN10: 0683302477
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-04
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Unique in its direct and comprehensive approach, this Third Edition presents a working knowledge of biomechanical principles for use in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. Three sections address the biomechanics of musculoskeletal tissues and structures, the biomechanics of all human joints, and applied biomechanics. The book features contributions from a variety of disciplines including orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, sports medicine, biomechanical engineering and anesthesiology. This edition's new introductory chapter explains the importance of biomechanics study and includes the "International System of Units" appendix. A new section on "Applied Biomechanics" includes chapters on fracture fixation; arthroplasty; standing, sitting, and lying; and gait. Boxes with biomechanical computations promote comprehension of biomechanical principles. Practical examples and clinical case studies apply biomechanical knowledge to practice. Additional illustrations, including radiological images, enhance comprehension. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Biomechanics: Basic Terminology and Concepts	2	(24)
Nihat Ozkaya
Dawn Leger
Appendix 1: The System International d'Unites (SI)	18	(8)
Dennis R. Carter
PART I Biomechanics of Tissues and Structures of the Musculoskeletal System
Biomechanics of Bone	26	(34)
Victor H. Frankel
Margareta Nordin
Biomechanics of Articular Cartilage	60	(42)
Van C. Mow
Clark T. Hung
Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments	102	(24)
Margareta Nordin
Tobias Lorenz
Marco Campello
Biomechanics of Peripheral Nerves and Spinal Nerve Roots	126	(22)
Bjorn Rydevik
Goran Lundborg
Kjell Olmarker
Robert R. Myers
Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle	148	(28)
Tobias Lorenz
Marco Campello
Mark I. Pitman
Lars Peterson
PART II Biomechanics of Joints
Biomechanics of the Knee	176	(26)
Margareta Nordin
Victor H. Frankel
Biomechanics of the Hip	202	(20)
Margareta Nordin
Victor H. Frankel
Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle	222	(34)
G. James Sammarco
Ross Todd Hockenbury
Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine	256	(30)
Margareta Nordin
Shira Schecter Weiner
Margareta Lindh
Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine	286	(32)
Ronald Moskovich
Biomechanics of the Shoulder	318	(22)
Craig J. Della Valle
Andrew S. Rokito
Maureen Gallagher Birdzell
Joseph D. Zuckerman
Biomechanics of the Elbow	340	(18)
Laith M. Jazrawi
Andrew S. Rokito
Maureen Gallagher Birdzell
Joseph D. Zuckerman
Biomechanics of the Wrist and Hand	358	(32)
Ann E. Barr
Jane Bear-Lehman
Steven Stuchin
Fadi J. Bejjani
PART III Applied Biomechanics
Introduction to the Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation	390	(10)
Frederick J. Kummer
Biomechanics of Arthroplasty	400	(20)
Debra E. Hurwitz
Thomas P. Andriacchi
Gunnar B. J. Andersson
Engineering Approaches to Standing, Sitting, and Lying	420	(18)
Chris J. Snijders
Biomechanics of Gait	438	(21)
Ann E. Barr
Sherry I. Backus
Index	459