Spine Technology Handbook

The one source for cutting-edge information on spine technology.

Steven M. Kurtz (Author), Avram Edidin (Author)

9780123693907, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 24 August 2006

560 pages, Approx. 150 illustrations (50 in full color)
23.4 x 19 x 3.2 cm, 1.36 kg

Over the past decade, there has been rapid growth in bioengineering applications in the field of spine implants. Spine Technology Handbook explains the technical foundation for understanding and expanding the field of spine implants, reviews the major established technologies related to spine implants, and provides reference material for developing and commercializing new spine implants. The editors, who have a track record of collaboration and editing technical books, provide a unified approach to this topic in the most comprehensive and useful book to date.

Overview of Spine
Intro to Properties of Materials and Synthetic Biomaterials Used in the Spine
Structure & Properties of Soft Tissues in the Spine
Structure & Properties of Trabecular Bone in the Spine
Muscular Actuation and Biomechanics of the Spine
Spine Disorders: Implications for Bioengineers
Fusion: Rods, Plates, Screws, and Cages
Performance of Rods, Plates, Screws and Cages
Biologics to Promote Spine Fusion
Disc Repair & Augmentation
Total Disc Replacement
Vertebral Compression Fracture Augmentation
Standard Test Methods for Spine Implants
Advanced Finite Element Analysis in Preclinical Assessment of Spine Technology
Regulatory Approval Process

Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering [TGB], Engineering: general [TBC], Biomedical engineering [MQW], Orthopaedics & fractures [MNS], Transplant surgery [MNQ], Surgical techniques [MNB], Medical equipment & techniques [MBG]