Nedoma / Stehlik / Hlavacek Mathematical and Computational Methods and Algorithms in Biomechanics

Human Skeletal Systems
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-00646-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 592 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Wiley Series in Bioinformatics

Cutting-edge solutions to current problems in orthopedics, supported by modeling and numerical analysisDespite the current successful methods and achievements of good joint implantations, it is essential to further optimize the shape of implants so they may better resist extreme long-term mechanical demands. This book provides the orthopedic, biomechanical, and mathematical basis for the simulation of surgical techniques in orthopedics. It focuses on the numerical modeling of total human joint replacements and simulation of their functions, along with the rigorous biomechanics of human joints and other skeletal parts. The book includes:
* An introduction to the anatomy and biomechanics of the human skeleton, biomaterials, and problems of alloarthroplasty
* The definition of selected simulated orthopedic problems
* Constructions of mathematical model problems of the biomechanics of the human skeleton and its parts
* Replacement parts of the human skeleton and corresponding mathematical model problems
* Detailed mathematical analyses of mathematical models based on functional analysis and finite element methods
* Biomechanical analyses of particular parts of the human skeleton, joints, and corresponding replacements
* A discussion of the problems of data processing from nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and computer tomography
This timely book offers a wealth of information on the current research in this field. The theories presented are applied to specific problems of orthopedics. Numerical results are presented and discussed from both biomechanical and orthopedic points of view and treatment methods are also briefly addressed. Emphasis is placed on the variational approach to the investigated model problems while preserving the orthopedic nature of the investigated problems. The book also presents a study of algorithmic procedures based on these simulation models.
This is a highly useful tool for designers, researchers, and manufacturers of joint implants who require the results of suggested experiments to improve existing shapes or to design new shapes. It also benefits graduate students in orthopedics, biomechanics, and applied mathematics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nedoma, Jirí

Stehlik, Jiri

Hlavacek, Ivan

Danek, Josef

Dostalova, Tatjana

Preckova, Petra

Über Autor(innen)

Jiri Nedoma, PhD, is a senior researcher at the Institute ofComputer Science of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic,Prague ,where he also received his PhD. He is also an associateprofessor at the University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Jiri Stehlik, PhD, is the Chief of the Orthopedic Department ofthe Hospital of Ceske Budejovice, and an associate professor of theCharles University, Prague, where he also received his PhD.
Ivan Hlavacek, PhD, DSc, is a senior researcher at theMathematical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the CzechRepublic. He graduated from the Czech Technical University, wherehe received his PhD in Applied Mathematics.
Josef Danek, PhD, received his PhD in applied mathematics fromthe University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic, where he iscurrently an associate professor. He is also a research fellow atthe Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Tatjana Dostálová, MD, PhD, DSc, is affiliated withCharles University, second Medical Faculty and the Faculty HospitalMotol, where she is the Chief of the Department of PediatricStomatology.
Petra Preckova MSc, is a research fellow in the MedicalInformatics Department at the Institute of Computer Science,Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.