MECE 6335 Orthopedic Biomechanics

This course covers the following topics: loads and motion in the musculoskeletal system; tissue mechanics; structural analysis; bone-implant systems; total hip replacements; total knee replacements; articulating surfaces; introduction to and utilization of computational packages in orthopedic biomechanics; computer aided design of implants; and finite element analysis.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in engineering.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Mechanical Engineering

Offered

As scheduled