Johann Schwiedrzik: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2022 |
| Name | Dr. Johann Schwiedrzik |
| Address | EMPA Feuerwerkerstrasse 39 3603 Thun SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | 0587656352 |
| johann.schwiedrzik@hest.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Health Sciences and Technology |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376-1397-00L | Orthopaedic Biomechanics   Number of participants limited to 48. | 3 credits | 2G | R. Müller, J. Schwiedrzik | |
| Abstract | This course is aimed at studying the mechanical and structural engineering of the musculoskeletal system alongside the analysis and design of orthopaedic solutions to musculoskeletal failure. | ||||
| Learning objective | To apply engineering and design principles to orthopaedic biomechanics, to quantitatively assess the musculoskeletal system and model it, and to review rigid-body dynamics in an interesting context. | ||||
| Content | Engineering principles are very important in the development and application of quantitative approaches in biology and medicine. This course includes a general introduction to structure and function of the musculoskeletal system: anatomy and physiology of musculoskeletal tissues and joints; biomechanical methods to assess and quantify tissues and large joint systems. These methods will also be applied to musculoskeletal failure, joint replacement and reconstruction; implants; biomaterials and tissue engineering. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Stored on Moodle. | ||||
| Literature | Orthopaedic Biomechanics: Mechanics and Design in Musculoskeletal Systems Authors: Donald L. Bartel, Dwight T. Davy, Tony M. Keaveny Publisher: Prentice Hall; Copyright: 2007 ISBN-10: 0130089095; ISBN-13: 9780130089090 | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Lectures will be given in English. | ||||