BE 545 - Orthopaedic Biomechanics
- Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
- Term Available: -
- Prerequisites: EM 203 - Mechanics of Materials or EM 204 - Statics & Mechanics of Materials II, and BE 331 - Biomechanics or consent of instructor
- Corequisites: None
This course covers current topics in orthopaedic biomechanics including the application of solid mechanics principles to musculoskeletal activities, orthopaedic implants, and fracture fixation devices. Topics include joint loading; composition and mechanical behavior of orthopaedic tissues; design/analysis of artificial joints and fracture fixation prostheses; osteoporosis and osteoarthritis; and finite element modeling.