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The Computational Mechanics of Bone Tissue

Biological Behaviour, Remodelling Algorithms and Numerical Applications

  • Reports on cutting-edge methods for computational analysis of bone tissue mechanics
  • Offers a good balance of biological and engineering methods for bone tissue analysis
  • Describes new algorithms to study bone remodeling processes

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics (LNCVB, volume 35)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Biological Characterization of Bone Tissue

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Bone: Functions, Structure and Physiology

      • Joana da Costa Reis, Maria Teresa Oliveira
      Pages 3-43
    3. Bone Quality Assessment at the Atomic Scale

      • J. M. D. A. Rollo, R. S. Boffa, R. Cesar, R. Erbereli, D. C. Schwab, T. P. Leivas
      Pages 45-68
  3. Bone Remodelling Algorithms

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 69-69
    2. Meshless, Bone Remodelling and Bone Regeneration Modelling

      • M. C. Marques, Jorge Belinha, R. Natal Jorge, A. F. Oliveira
      Pages 71-93
    3. Mathematical Modelling of Spatio-temporal Cell Dynamics Observed During Bone Remodelling

      • Madalena M. A. Peyroteo, Jorge Belinha, Susana Vinga, R. Natal Jorge, Lúcia Dinis
      Pages 129-158
  4. Numerical Simulation of Bone Tissue and Adjacent Structures

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 177-177
    2. Finite Element Analysis of Bone and Experimental Validation

      • Francisco M. P. Almeida, António M. G. Completo
      Pages 179-202
    3. Computational Modelling of Tissue-Engineered Cartilage Constructs

      • Cátia Bandeiras, António M. G. Completo
      Pages 203-222
    4. On the Computational Biomechanics of the Intervertebral Disc

      • A. P. G. Castro, P. Flores, J. C. P. Claro, António M. G. Completo, J. L. Alves
      Pages 223-240
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 241-241

About this book

This book offers a timely snapshot of computational methods applied to the study of bone tissue. The bone, a living tissue undergoing constant changes, responds to chemical and mechanical stimuli in order to maximize its mechanical performance. Merging perspectives from the biomedical and the engineering science fields, the book offers some insights into the overall behavior of this complex biological tissue. It covers three main areas: biological characterization of bone tissue, bone remodeling algorithms, and numerical simulation of bone tissue and adjacent structures. Written by clinicians and researchers, and including both review chapters and original research, the book offers an overview of the state-of-the-art in computational mechanics of bone tissue, as well as a good balance of biological and engineering methods for bone tissue analysis. An up-to-date resource for mechanical and biomedical engineers seeking new ideas, it also promotes interdisciplinary collaborations to advance research in the field.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto (ISEP), Porto, Portugal

    Jorge Belinha

  • Departament de Patologia i Terapèutica Experimental, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

    Maria-Cristina Manzanares-Céspedes

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    António M. G. Completo

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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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