Biomaterials in Orthopedics
Edition: 2 edition
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Published: October 17, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 458
ISBN-13: 9780824742942
Subjects: Biomedical engineering; Orthopedics; Human mechanics; Science; Medical / Nursing; Science/Mathematics; Prostheses and Implants; Prosthesis; Medical / Orthopedics; General; Biocompatible Materials; Biomedical materials; Orthopedic implants
First sentence: Bone and its several associated elements-cartilage, connective tissue, vascular elements, and nervous components-act as a functional organ.