Mechanics of Biomaterials (2018) Lisa A. Pruitt

Description

This self-contained text teaches mechanical and structural biomaterials concepts crucial for successful medical implant design. Divided into three sections – Materials, Mechanics, and Case Studies – it reviews sterilization, biocompatibility, and foreign body response, and covers fundamental structures of synthetic biomaterials and natural tissues. It discusses material behavior, including elastic deformation, viscoelasticity, multiaxial loading, and fracture mechanics. The final section addresses clinical aspects, FDA regulatory issues, and provides case studies in orthopedics, cardiovascular devices, dentistry, and soft tissue implants.