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Overview:

This module is taught in two parts: Basics and Applied solid biomechanics. The Basics part covers molecular, cellular and tissue solid biomechanics. The Applied part covers basic design, development and overview of some of the current implants in the field of orthopaedic and trauma e.g. fracture fixation devices, hip, and knee joint replacements.

Various aspects of solid biomechanics from a molecule and cell to medical devices for repair of bone and joint related conditions are covered.

Topics covered:

Basics

• Length, time, & molecular forces in Biology
• Molecular origins of mechanical properties: polymer physics
• Elastic and viscoelastic properties of polymeric networks
• Cell mechanics and cytoskeleton
• Measurement tools in cell mechanics
• Modelling cell mechanics
• Viscoelastic models
• Poroelastic Models
• Poroelastic models
• Neuro mechanobiology
• Cancer mechanobiology

Applied

• Bone fracture
• Fracture management
• Natural joints
• Artificial hip joints
• Artificial knee joints
• Artificial ankle joints
• Artificual upper limb joints
• Spine

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Calculate deformations of soft tissues, bones, and implants comprised of biomaterials including composite materials.
• Identify the important relationships between material properties and structural design for biomechanical applications.
• Identify and link geometry and stress with application to design, for example of implants and prostheses.