Title :
The societal impact of biomechanics
Author :
Sances, Anthony, Jr. ; Yoganandan, Narayan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Neurosurg., Med. Coll. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Abstract :
The history of biomechanical study of humans, from prehistoric times to the present, is highlighted. Current directions in biomechanical research are described. Studies of ligaments, intervertebral discs, vertebral bodies, osteoporosis, facetectomy and fixation in the cervical spine, ligamentous columns, spinal injuries with vertical impact, and facial fracture are covered, and mathematical models are discussed
Keywords :
biomechanics; history; reviews; biomechanics; cervical spine; facetectomy; facial fracture; fixation; history; humans; intervertebral discs; ligamentous columns; ligaments; mathematical models; osteoporosis; societal impact; spinal injuries; vertebral bodies; vertical impact; Biology; Biomechanics; Biomedical engineering; Brain injuries; Educational institutions; Head; Instruments; Neck; Skull; Spinal cord;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering., Proceedings of a Special Symposium on Maturing Technologies and Emerging Horizons in
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
DOI :
10.1109/MTEHBE.1988.26414
