Biomaterials In Modern Medicine: The Groningen Perspective

Rutger J Ploeg, Gerhard Rakhorst

ISBN 10: 9813203447 / ISBN 13: 9789813203440

Published by World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, SG, 2008

About this Item

This useful book is written from a medical perspective and is aimed at academics as well as medical and biomedical engineering students who want to become involved in the design, development, manufacturing or use of prostheses or medical devices. It covers basic information on the complexities of implant and medical device development. The design process, technology assessment, animal experiments, histocompatibility, tissue compatibility and infections are described. In addition, examples of biomaterial applications are presented, showing the diversity of biomaterials.This is the first book that guides the reader through the complicated process of medical product development. Different technical and medical aspects of medical implants are highlighted by a group of authors who are actively involved in biomaterial research at the University Medical Center of Groningen, one of the leading hospitals in The Netherlands.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biomaterials In Modern Medicine: The Groningen Perspective
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, SG
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9813203447
• ISBN 13: 9789813203440
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This useful book is written from a medical perspective and is aimed at academics as well as medical and biomedical engineering students who want to become involved in the design, development, manufacturing or use of prostheses or medical devices. It covers basic information on the complexities of implant and medical device development. The design process, technology assessment, animal experiments, histocompatibility, tissue compatibility and infections are described. In addition, examples of biomaterial applications are presented, showing the diversity of biomaterials. This is the first book that guides the reader through the complicated process of medical product development. Different technical and medical aspects of medical implants are highlighted by a group of authors who are actively involved in biomaterial research at the University Medical Center of Groningen, one of the leading hospitals in The Netherlands.