Spine technology handbook /

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Imprint:Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006.
Description:xiv, 535 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Spine.
Spine -- Surgery.
Spinal implants.
Biomedical engineering.
Spinal implants.
Spine.
Spine -- Mechanical properties.
Spine -- Surgery.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6168177
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Other authors / contributors:Kurtz, Steven M.
Edidin, Avram Allan.
ISBN:012369390X
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Standard no.:9780123693907
Table of Contents:
  • Contributors
  • Preface
  • 1. The Basic Tools and Terminology of Spine Treatment
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Which Way Is Up?
  • 1.3. The Spine
  • 1.4. Overview of the Handbook
  • 1.5. Acknowledgments
  • 1.6. References
  • 2. Synthetic Biomaterials for Spinal Applications
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Mechanical Properties and Mechanical Testing
  • 2.3. Metals and Metal Alloys
  • 2.4. Ceramics
  • 2.5. Polymers
  • 2.6. Composites
  • 2.7. Biological Effects
  • 2.8. Biocompatibility Testing
  • 2.9. Summary and Conclusions
  • 2.10. References
  • 3. Structure and Properties of Soft Tissues in the Spine
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Intervertebral Discs
  • 3.3. Intervertebral Disc Aging and Degeneration
  • 3.4. Ligaments
  • 3.5. Spinal Cord
  • 3.6. Conclusions
  • 3.7. References
  • 3.8. Review Questions
  • 4. Biomechanics of Vertebral Bone
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Trabecular Bone
  • 4.3. Mechanical Behavior of the Vertebral Body
  • 4.4. Noninvasive Vertebral Strength Assessment
  • 4.5. Acknowledgments
  • 4.6. References
  • 5. Musculature Actuation and Biomechanics of the Spine
  • 5.1. Spine Muscles
  • 5.2. Spinal Loading Estimation Techniques
  • 5.3. Spinal Loads During Various Activities
  • 5.4. References
  • 6. Spine Disorders: Implications for Bioengineers
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Scoliosis
  • 6.3. Osteoporosis
  • 6.4. Cancer: Metastatic Spine Tumor
  • 6.5. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • 6.6. Trauma: Whiplash Injury
  • 6.7. References
  • 7. Historical Review of Spinal Instrumentation for Fusion: Rods, Plates, Screws, and Cages
  • 7.1. Thoraco-Lumbar and Lumbo-Sacral
  • 7.2. Anterior Instrumentation
  • 7.3. Intervertebral Body Cages: Cervical and Lumbar
  • 7.4. Cervical
  • 7.5. Summary
  • 7.6. Acknowledgments
  • 7.7. References
  • 8. Clinical Performance of Rods, Plates, Screws, and Cages
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Anterior Applications
  • 8.3. Posterior Systems: Rods and Screws
  • 8.4. Intervertebral Body Devices: Cages
  • 8.5. Conclusions
  • 8.6. Acknowledgments
  • 8.7. References
  • 9. Biologics to Promote Spinal Fusion
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Osteoinductive Bone Graft Substitutes
  • 9.3. Bone Morphogenetic Proteins
  • 9.4. Demineralized Bone Matrix
  • 9.5. DBM: Pre-clinical Studies
  • 9.6. DBM: Clinical Investigations
  • 9.7. rhBMP-7 (rhOP-1): Preclinical Studies
  • 9.8. rhBMP-7 (rhOP-1): Clinical Investigations
  • 9.9. rhBMP-2 (Infuse): Pre-clinical Studies
  • 9.10. rhBMP-2 (Infuse): Clinical Investigations
  • 9.11. Calcium Sulfate
  • 9.12. Hydroxyapatite
  • 9.13. Tricalcium Phosphates
  • 9.14. Biphasic Calcium Phosphate (BCP)
  • 9.15. Calcium Phosphate/Collagen Composite Matrices
  • 9.16. Conclusions
  • 9.17. References
  • 10. Nucleus Replacement of the Intervertebral Disc
  • 10.1. Introduction
  • 10.2. Intervertebral Disc
  • 10.3. Degenerative Disc Disease: Etiology
  • 10.4. Current Treatments For Degenerative Disc Disease
  • 10.5. Total Disc Replacement
  • 10.6. Nucleus Pulposus Replacement
  • 10.7. Historical Design Perspective
  • 10.8. Recent Design Concepts
  • 10.9. Future Directions
  • 10.10. References
  • 11. Total Disc Arthroplasty
  • 11.1. Introduction
  • 11.2. Pioneers of Total Disc Arthroplasty
  • 11.3. Contemporary Lumbar Disc Replacements
  • 11.4. Cervical TDRs
  • 11.5. Many Unanswered Questions Remain
  • 11.6. Acknowledgments
  • 11.7. References
  • 12. Vertebral Compression Fracture Treatments
  • 12.1. Vertebral Body Compression Fractures: The Clinical Problem
  • 12.2. Nonoperative Care of VCFs
  • 12.3. Vertebroplasty
  • 12.4. Balloon Kyphoplasty
  • 12.5. Bone Fillers
  • 12.6. Calcium Cements
  • 12.7. PMMA and the Potential for Adjacent Fracture
  • 12.8. Conclusions
  • 12.9. References
  • 13. Standard Test Methods for Spine Implants
  • 13.1. Introduction
  • 13.2. Using Testing Standards
  • 13.3. Terminology (ASTM F1582)
  • 13.4. Standards for Fusion Systems
  • 13.5. Standards for Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices (Cages)
  • 13.6. Standards for Total Disc Replacements
  • 13.7. Other Nonfusion Devices
  • 13.8. Controversies and Challenges
  • 13.9. Conclusions
  • 13.10. References
  • 14. Finite Element Modeling of the Spine
  • 14.1. Introduction to the Finite Element Method
  • 14.2. Application of the Finite Element Method to the Spine
  • 14.3. In Search of a Better Model
  • 14.4. Current Numerical Models of the Spine
  • 14.5. Simulating Pathological and Post-Surgical Biomechanics of the Spine
  • 14.6. Looking Forward
  • 14.7. Acknowledgments
  • 14.8. References
  • 15. FDA Regulation of Spinal Implants
  • 15.1. Introduction
  • 15.2. Overview of FDA Regulatory Framework
  • 15.3. Overview of Product Clearance Pathways for Biologics and Drugs
  • 15.4. FDA Regulation of Specific Types of Spinal Implants
  • 15.5. Current Trends in the Regulation of Spinal Implants
  • 15.6. References
  • 16. Economics and Reimbursement for Spine Technologies
  • 16.1. Introduction to Health Economics and Cost Analyses
  • 16.2. What Do We Know About the Economics of Spine Technologies?
  • 16.3. Conclusions
  • 16.4. References
  • Index
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