Gerrit Hendrik Van Lenthe: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2015 |
Name | Dr. Gerrit Hendrik Van Lenthe |
Department | Health Sciences and Technology |
Relationship | Lecturer |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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376-1397-00L | Orthopaedic Biomechanics | 4 credits | 3G | R. Müller, K. S. Stok, G. H. Van Lenthe | |
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 | Lecture notes and exercises will be placed online: http://www.biomech.ethz.ch/obm | ||||
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. |