| Service Characteristics of Biomedical Materials and Implants Contributor(s): Batchelor, Andrew William (Author), Chandrasekaran, Margam (Author), Batchelor, J. R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1860944752 ISBN-13: 9781860944758 Publisher: Imperial College Press OUR PRICE: $141.55 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2004 Annotation: - Emphasizes the changes to the implanted material and the response by the recipient's body to the biomaterial that occurs during the service life of the material - Provides condensed information on various topics, such as the mechanisms of the failure of implants, the environment and tissue reactions to implants and devices, safety issues and disposal of biomaterials. - More than 25 illustrations explain the mechanisms of the failure of implants, infections and allergies due to devices and implants |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Prosthesis - Technology & Engineering | Biomedical - Medical | Biotechnology |
| Dewey: 617.962 |
| LCCN: 2006277598 |
| Series: Series on Biomaterials and Bioengineering |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.6" W x 8.97" (1.17 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A wide variety of materials is being used in biomedical engineering for various functions. This includes a range of ceramics, polymers and metallic materials for implants and medical devices. A major question is how these materials will perform inside the body, which is very sensitive to alien materials. The material must not only survive to perform its intended function but also not initiate any damage to the surrounding tissue or induce a wider health problem. The service characteristics of implanted materials are of vital concern to health treatments that alleviate ageing.This book collates information and provides a concise text on the performance of different materials used in devices and implants. The knowledge presented is critical for a biomedical engineer, especially for the purpose of selecting the right materials. In addition, topics such as allergies and infection, tissue scaffolds, and drug delivery are reviewed. |