Computational Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology in the Musculoskeletal System - Biomaterials and Tissues (2nd Edition)

• Main Authors: Jin, Z, Li, Junyan, Chen, Zhenxian
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chantilly Elsevier 2021; Elsevier Science & Technology; Woodhead Publishing
• Edition: 2
• Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Biology & Biotechnology; Biomedical materials; Biotechnology
• ISBN: 0128195312; 9780128195314
• DOI: 10.1016/C2018-0-05410-9

This book reviews how a wide range of materials are modeled and applied. Chapters cover basic concepts for modeling of biomechanics and biotribology, the fundamentals of computational modeling of biomechanics in the musculoskeletal system, finite element modeling in the musculoskeletal system, computational modeling from a cells and tissues perspective, and computational modeling of the biomechanics and biotribology interactions, looking at complex joint structures. This book is a comprehensive resource for professionals in the biomedical market, materials scientists and biomechanical engineers, and academics in related fields. This important new edition provides an up-to-date overview of the most recent research and developments involving hydroxyapatite as a key material in medicine and its application, including new content on novel technologies, biomorphic hydroxyapatite and more.