The expanded and fully updated second edition of Orthopedic Biomechanics

explains the effects of mechanical influences on the musculoskeletal

system and highlights the importance of biomechanical knowledge in the

prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and

disorders. Clear and concise discussion of the forces acting on bones,

tendons, and ligaments facilitates a solid understanding of current and

past research, complex concepts, and technical information in

orthopedic biomechanics. Readers will also find practical guidance for

applying their knowledge to solving actual clinical problems. 



The

book begins by summarizing the basic principles of biomechanics and

mathematical theory, including biomaterials science, vector algebra,

and movement in two and three dimensions. It then moves on to the

mechanical properties of musculoskeletal tissues, with chapters devoted

to muscle and muscle function; the modeling of joint loads; gait

analysis; and the mechanical aspects of the hip, knee, spine, shoulder,

and foot. 



Key Features: 

• New “Solved Problems”
  chapter with clinically relevant biomechanical questions and their
  step-by-step solutions using mathematical and mechanical reasoning
• New chapters on biomechanics of the foot and gait analysis
• Detailed
  descriptions of simplified model calculations for determining static
  and dynamic joint load—a fundamental issue in orthopedic biomechanics
• Essential physics and mathematics only, with limited use of complex vector equations
• More than 300 line illustrations
• References
  and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, serving
  as an overview of scientific work on the topic

Orthopedic Biomechanics, 2nd Edition,

is an essential resource for practitioners and students of orthopedics,

orthopedic surgery, prosthetics and orthotics, and physiotherapy.

Comprehensive in scope but approachable in coverage, the book provides

the insights and tools needed to make informed clinical decisions.