R. Pietrabissa, “Biomateriali per protesi e organi artificiali”, Pàtron Editore, 1996
C. Di Bello, Biomateriali: introduzione allo studio dei materiali per uso biomedico, Patron 2004
Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of the state of the art in the field of mechanics of the main biological tissues and the basics of mechanical design applied to biological systems.
Prerequisites
no
Teaching Methods
The course includes lectures, exercises, any educational visits
Type of Assessment
oral
Course program
Biomaterials and biological tissues: biocompatibility, cells, tissues, compatibility, reliability, test of biocompatibility
Biomechanics of bone - Biomechanics of cartilage - Biomechanics of muscle tissues - Biomechanics of tendons - Biomechanics of skin tissues - Biomechanics of blood vessels
The 93/42 EEC Directive on Medical Devices
Hip prosthesis: Historical notes, design considerations, bone-implant interface, cement
bone, materials, porous coatings, morphology, instruments for the intervention
Knee prostheses: Historical notes, design considerations, hinge prostheses,
surface
Ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger prosthesis
Dental devices
Limb prostheses: Upper limb prostheses, lower limbs prostheses
Artificial liver
Artificial heart, vascular and valve prostheses