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A Primer of Biomechanics

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  1. George L. Lucas

    1. Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, USA

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  2. Francis W. Cooke

    1. Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, USA
      Orthopaedic Research Institute, Inc., Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus, Wichita, USA

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  3. Elizabeth A. Friis

    1. Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, USA
      Orthopaedic Research Institute, Inc., Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus, Wichita, USA

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Mechanics

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 1-22

  3. Moments

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 23-35

  4. Strength of Materials

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 36-52

  5. Stresses in Bending

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 53-66

  6. Stresses in Torsion

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 67-78

  7. Stress Shielding of Bone

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 79-88

  8. Work and Energy Concepts

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 89-97

  9. Stress Raisers, Fracture, and Fatigue

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 98-113

  10. Biomechanics of Pathology

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 114-125

  11. Mechanics of Treatment

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 126-137

  12. Mechanics of Implants

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 138-156

  13. Considerations in Biomechanical Testing

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 157-173

  14. Biomaterials Basics

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 174-197

  15. Orthopaedic Alloys

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 198-212

  16. Corrosion in the Body

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 213-231

  17. Orthopaedic Polymers

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 232-256

  18. Tissue Mechanics

    • George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis
    Pages 257-280

  19. Back Matter

    Pages 281-297
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About this book

A PRIMER OF BIOMECHANICS is the first volume of its kind to present the principles of biomechanics with a highly clinical orientation. Dr. Lucas and his colleagues (specialists in biomechanics) have assembled a practical guide utilizing case presentations to make this very technical and complicated material palatable 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 from the perspective of its useful application. Each case presentation is followed by a detailed, but easily understandable explanation of the biomechanical principles involved and includes protocols for treatment. This volume is a must-have for orthopaedic residents and practitioners.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, USA

    George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis

  • Orthopaedic Research Institute, Inc., Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus, Wichita, USA

    Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: A Primer of Biomechanics

  • Authors: George L. Lucas, Francis W. Cooke, Elizabeth A. Friis

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8487-6

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 1999

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-98456-8Published: 01 October 1998

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4419-8487-6Published: 28 June 2011

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 297

  • Topics: Orthopedics

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