Computational Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology in the Musculoskeletal System. Biomaterials and Tissues. Edition No. 2. Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials

Table of Contents

Part I: Generic Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology 1. Basic Concepts 2. Fundamentals of Computational Modelling of Biomechanics in the Musculoskeletal System 3. Explicit Finite Element Modelling of Artificial Hip and Knee Joints 4. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Modelling 5. Finite Element Modelling Framework for Biomechanics and Biotribology in the Musculoskeletal System 6. Coupling of Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Joint Biotribology

Part II: Computational Modelling of Musculoskeletal Cells, Tissues, and Biomaterials 7. Multiscale Modelling of Soft Tissue Mechanics: Application to Tendons and Ligaments 8. Modelling of Muscle, Tendon and Ligament Biomechanics 9. Modelling of Articular Cartilage 10. Modelling of Bone and Bone Remodelling 11. Modelling of Bone Microstructure 12. Geometry Optimization of Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering

Part III: Computational Modelling of Orthopaedic Systems and Interfaces 13. Three-Dimensional Model for Assessing the Pore Volume of Biomaterial Intended for Implantation 14. Biomechanical Studies of Human Diaphyseal Tibia Fracture Fixation 15. Modelling of Cementless Cup Fixation in Total Hip Arthroplasty 16. Modelling of Lubrication in Hip Joint Implants 17. Modelling of Knee Joints

Part IV: Computational Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology Interactions 18. Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology for Artificial Shoulder Joints 19. Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology for Artificial Ankle Joints 20. Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology for Artificial Hip Joints 21. Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology for Artificial Knee Joints 22. Modelling of Biomechanics and Biotribology for the Spine

Authors

Z Jin Professor of Computational Bioengineering, University of Leeds, UK. Prof. Jin is Professor of Computational Bioengineering at the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, and Visiting Honorary Professor for Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, UK. His research interests are joint replacement and substitution, tissue re-engineering, and functional spinal interventions, focusing on improving function using structural biomaterials. Junyan Li Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University, UK. Dr Junyan Li is a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University, UK. Dr. Li's current research interests are the study of bone, joint and muscle mechanisms, and the evaluation of treatment outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions. In particular, he is developing new modelling technologies and platforms to couple biomechanics and biotribology in the musculoskeletal system. Zhenxian Chen Senior Engineer of Mechanical Engineering, Chang'an University. Zhenxian Chen is Senior Engineer of Mechanical Engineering, Chang'an University. He is mainly engaged in implant bionic design, and the biotribology and biomechanics of artificial joints in the musculoskeletal system.