BIOMECHANICS

Study of the biomechanical characteristics of biological tissues (especially the musculoskeletal system and teeth).

Methods of analysis of human movement.

Fixation and stabilization systems, prostheses.

Design of simple fixation systems.

Design of simple measurement systems for biomechanical parameters.

Frontal lessons.

2 projects in the classroom in group on fixation systems and simple biomaterial test machines.

Bone tissue. Bone biomechanical properties.

Viscoelastic models.

Bone remodeling.

External fixators.

Intramedullary nails. Seidel nail.

Spine. Arthrodesis. PLIF.

Cartilages.

Tendons.

Muscle tissue. muscle contraction. Models of Hill and Huxley.

Energy and muscle power. Inefficiencies in the movement. energy transfer.

Anthropometry.

Force platforms.

Model links.

Direct solution of the equations of motion: Lagrange method. Case study.

Experimental tests on fat tissue. Mediated interface.

Teeth and chewing.

Dental bridges. Expander bone.

Tutorial: Design of a fixator / nail. Draft of biomaterials testing machines.

1. R. Skalak, S. Chien. Handbook of Bioengineering. Mc Graw Hill.

2. M. Nordin, V.H. Frankel. Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Lippincott ed.

3. D.A. Winter. Biomechanics and motor contol of human movement. Wiley-Interscience Publication.

4. Redaelli A., Montevecchi F., Biomeccanica- analisi multiscala di tessuti biologici, Patron editore.