Basic Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Mechano-Biology

Contributing Authors
Preface to the First Edition
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Analysis of Muscle and Joint Loads 1
2 Musculoskeletal Dynamics, Locomotion, and Clinical Applications 37
3 Biomechanics of Cortical and Trabecular Bone: Implications for Assessment of
Fracture Risk 69
4 Structure and Function of Articular Cartilage and Meniscus 113
5 Physical Regulation of Cartilage Metabolism 179
6 Structure and Function of Tendons and Ligaments 209
7 Quantitative Anatomy of Diarthrodial Joint Articular Layers 253
8 Lubrication and Wear of Diarthrodial Joints 275
9 Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation 317
10 Biomechanics of the Human Spine 353
11 Biomechanics of Artificial Joints: The Hip 395
12 Biomechanical Principles of Total Knee Replacement Design 461
Subject Index 495