Biogradable Polymeric Biomaterials
Introduction 1. The biogradable has same meaning as other terms such as absorbable and resorbable. The biogradable polymers are those polymers which can be broken down through hydrolytic mechanism without…
Orthopaedic Prostheses Fixation
Introduction The fixation and maintenance of a stable interface between the prostheses and tissues is a most difficult problem of orthopaedic joint prostheses implantation. Frequent prostheses fixation problems are related…
Telemedicine
Introduction 1. Telemedicine as name suggests, is the application of computer technology and telecommunication to provide health care from one place to another. Telemedicine uses information technology to provide timely…
Biotelemetry
Introduction 1. Sometimes, it become essential to monitor physiological events from a distant place. Some of such situations are: (a) Monitoring of astronauts during flight. (b) Monitoring of patients in…
Nuclear Medicine
Introduction 1. Nuclear medicine comprises of diagnostic examinations that helps in obtaining images of body anatomy and function. The images are obtained by detecting energy emitted from radioactive substance injected…
Ultrasound Imaging
1. The application of ultrasound in medical field is based on the sonar principle as used by bats, ships at sea and anglers with fish detectors. It is totally non-invasive…
Analysis Of Force System
1. When head flexes in meridian plane, exterior muscles exert force to support the head. There is also compressive force exerted on the first cervical vertebrae at the atlantooccipital joint.…
Mechanics of the Spinal Column
Introduction 1. The vertical column is also known as spine, spinal column or back bone. It is the control axis of the body. It supports the body weight and transmits…
Skeletal Muscles
1. Muscles are connective tissues and they are three types. Skeletal, smooth and cardiac (refer chapter1). Smooth muscles (unstriped & involuntary) line the internal organs and cardiac muscles form the…
Biomechanics of Soft Tissues
Introduction 1. Soft tissues include skin, cardiovascular tissues, articular cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments. All soft tissues are composite materials. Collagen and elastin fibers are the common components of soft tissues…
