Title :
Skeletal Tissue Electromechanics & Electrical Stimulation of Growth & Remodeling
Author :
Grodzinsky, A.J. ; Hey, L.A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electrical Engng. & Computer Sci., MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
The role of electromechanical transduction in the structure-function-property relationships of bone and other connective tissues in vivo is considered, and the piezoelectric behavior of bone is discussed. The techniques used to stimulate connective tissues are examined, namely, implanted electrodes, inductive coupling, and capacitive coupling.
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics; bone; bone; capacitive coupling; connective tissues; electrical stimulation; electromechanical transduction; growth; implanted electrodes; inductive coupling; patient treatment; piezoelectric behavior; remodeling; skeletal tissue electromechanics; structure-function-property relationships; Biological materials; Biological tissues; Bones; Chemical technology; Electrical stimulation; Extracellular; Instruments; Minerals; Neurosurgery; Pain;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.1983.5005986
