Syllabus - Biomechanics (BM-701)

Biomedical Engineering

Biomechanics (BM-701)

VII-Semester

Unit. 1

Bone structure and composition mechanical properties of bone viscoelastic properties-Maxwell and Voight models- anisotropy- Electrical properties of bone- fracture mechanism and crack propagation I in bones- fractures fixators- repairing of bones- mechanical properties of collagen rich tissues, teeth.

Unit. 2

Structure and function of cartilages, tendons, ligaments- biomechanics of joints, Human foot pressure measurements- analysis- Pedobarograph- force platform- mechanics of foot- mechanics of plantar ulcers arthritis- biomechanical treatment locomotion- gait

Unit. 3

Artificial heart valves- biological mechanical valves developments- Heterograft, Homograft- testing of valves. Total Hip Prosthesis requirements- different types of components- stress analysis and instrumentation, knee prosthesis.

Unit. 4

Biomechanics of spines- Scoliosis- measurements- biomechanical treatment- instrumentation-Muscle mechanics- Exoskeletal system for paraplegics- powered wheel chairs-crutches and canes.

Unit. 5

Monitoring devices. Catheter mathematical model, responses to a sinusoidal input. Tonometry different types Respiratory sound measurements.

Practicals

Reference Books

  • Biomechanics by Alexander R Mc Neil , Chapman and Hall, 1975

  • Biomechanics of Medical Devices by D. N. Ghista ,Macel Dekker, 1982

  • Manual of Mechanical Orthopedics by A. Z. Tohen and C. T. Thomas

  • Orthopedic Mechanics by D. N. Ghista and Roaf, Academic Press

  • Basic Orthopedics Biomechanics by V. C. Mow and W. C. Hayes, Lippincott-raven publication