Biomechanics of the Human Spine by Fabio Galbusera, Hans-Joac... - 9780443265686

Biomechanics of the Human SpineBasic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments\nAuthor(s): Fabio Galbusera, Hans-Joachim Wilke\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, United States\nImprint: Academic Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780443265686, 978-0443265686\nSynopsis\nBiomechanics of the Human Spine: Basic Concepts, Spinal Disorders and Treatments, Second Edition is an essential resource for both biomedical engineers and spinal surgeons. The book is divided into four key sections, each building on the previous to offer a thorough understanding of spine biomechanics. It starts with the functional anatomy of the spine, emphasizing often overlooked aspects of clinical literature. The second section details the mechanics of spinal tissues, including testing setups and mathematical models. The third section explores contemporary spine research methods, while the final section addresses biomechanical aspects of spinal pathologies and their surgical treatments.\n\nContribu.