Biomaterials In Modern Medicine: The Groningen Perspective

Biomaterials In Modern Medicine: The Groningen Perspective

Rutger J Ploeg

Format: Print Book

ISBN: 9789812709561

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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.

Format: Hardcover
No of Pages: 280
Imprint: World Scientific
Publication date: 20080104






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