Mechanics of Human Joints

Verna Wright (Edited by) , Eric L. Radin (Edited by)

Part 1 Physiology of joints: biology of joints, Peter A. Simkin. Part 2 Mechanics: the anatomy of joints related to function, Laurence M. Adams; the mechanics of gait, Jacquelin Perry; synovial fluid, Pierre Geborek and Frank A. Wollheim; lubrication of human joints, Anthony Unsworth; ligament reconstruction with reference to the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee, Bahaa B. Seedhom; joint stiffness, P.S. Helliwell; muscle physiology and electromyography, Alison Cutts. Part 3 Neurophysiology: neurophysiology of joints, Hakan Johansson and Per Sjolander. Part 4 Pathophysiology: intervertebral disk, Gunnar B.J. Andersson; effect of vibration, J.E. Smeathers and P.S. Helliwell; osteoarthrosis, Eric L. Radin; mechanically induced periarticular and neuromuscular problems, Eric L. Radin. Part 5 Treatment: principles of joint prostheses, J. David Blaha; physiologically based treatments, Paul Maquet.