Mechanics of Human Joints
Author | : Verna Wright |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 502 |
Release | : 2020-08-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781000148107 |
ISBN-13 | : 1000148106 |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mechanics of Human Joints written by Verna Wright and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work brings together the biology, mechanics, neurophysiology and pathophysiology of diseased joints, illustrates available physiologically-based treatments for osteoarthrosis and explains how and when to use them.;Highlighting the most up-to-date biomechanical principles, Mechanics of Human Joints: discusses the functional anatomy of joints; relates the neurophysiology of joints to ligamentous reconstruction; elucidates the pathophysiology of osteoarthrosis; summarizes the latest information on muscle physiology and electromyography; examines the effect of vibration and impulsive loading on joint pathology; and explicates the principles of prosthetic joint replacement.