E62 - BME 463/563 - Orthopaedic Biomechanics--Bones and Joints

Basic and advanced solid mechanics applied to the musculoskeletal system, with a primary focus on bone and joint mechanics. Topics include: forces in joints; gait analysis; axial, torsional and bending loading of bones; mechanical properties (elastic, fracture, creep, fatigue) and composition of bone; bone adaptation and basic concepts of bone biology; joint kinematics; total hip and knee replacement; mechanical consequences of injury (fracture) and disease (osteoporosis). This class is geared to graduate students and upper level undergraduates familiar with statics and mechanics of deformable bodies. Prerequisites: BME 240 or equivalent. Offered alternate years. Next offered Spring 2009.

Orthopaedic Surgery, Resident CORE Lectures

Biomechanics of Total Hip Replacement

Biomechanics of Total Knee Replacement

Biomechanics of Fractures & Fracture Healing