10.1055/b-0035-122014 14 Spine Biomechanics Hans-Joachim Wilke, David Volkheimer, and Thomas R. Oxland Preclinical evaluation is necessary to prove the safety and efficacy of new spinal implants. Besides pure mechanical testing,…
10.1055/b-0035-122012 12 Biomechanics of Cartilage Lutz Dürselen and Andreas Martin Seitz Diarthrodial joints are covered with hyaline articular cartilage (AC) enabling the transmission of high loads at low friction. Hence,…
10.1055/b-0035-122015 15 Musculoskeletal Dynamics Jim Richards and James Selfe In this chapter, we will explore the concepts of open and closed kinetic chains and the methods of assessing upper limb…
10.1055/b-0035-122005 5 Physiological Boundary Conditions for Mechanical Testing Markus O. Heller It is widely accepted that the mechanical environment within a bone plays a critical role for the progression and…
10.1055/b-0035-122009 9 Biomechanics of Trabecular and Cortical Bone G. Harry van Lenthe and Pinaki Bhattacharya The skeleton provides support for the body and protection for vital organs. Hence, the bones…
10.1055/b-0035-122011 11 Biomechanical Assessment of Fracture Repair Peter Augat The healing of a bone fracture is a continuous process in which the fracture ends reunite directly under stable mechanical conditions…
10.1055/b-0035-122010 10 Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation Peter Augat The basic requirements for successful treatment of bone fractures have long been identified by Lorenz Böhler: reposition, retention, and rehabilitation. The fixation…
10.1055/b-0035-122006 6 Static, Dynamic, and Fatigue Mechanical Testing Christian Kaddick Mechanical testing is one of the most reliable and established methods in experimental research. The insight gained when seeing specimens…
10.1055/b-0035-122007 7 Use of Human and Animal Specimens in Biomechanical Testing Robert James Wallace In order to investigate the effect of aging, disease, treatments, and injury on the mechanical properties…
10.1055/b-0035-122003 3 Good Laboratory Practice and Quality Control Geert von Oldenburg The need to follow good laboratory practice (GLP) when conducting preclinical safety and efficacy tests and studies was fostered…
